How to get Jacinth Shell in Diablo 4, and its unique effects
Jacinth Shell stands out as a formidable and very desired Unique Chest Armor amongst Diablo 4's vast array of unique equipment, especially for those who want to play the Spiritborn Class. The Vessel of Hatred expansion introduces the new Spiritborn class and a plethora of new and exciting items to play around with.
In this article, we will dive into the Jacinth Shell Unique Chest Armor, exploring its unique effects, stats, and the various methods of acquiring it.
Unique Effects and Stats of Jacinth Shell in Diablo 4
Jacinth Shell is a Unique Chest Armor that can be equipped only by the Spiritborn Class. Its unique effect and stats make it an excellent choice for Spiritborn builds that utilize Vigor and Endurance.
Here are the stats and unique effect of Jacinth Shell Unique Chest Armor:
Stats:
- Affix 1: +424 - 457 Maximum Life
- Affix 2: +14 - 23 Life On Hit
- Affix 3: 13.5 - 22.5% Damage Reduction while Injured
- Affix 4: +4 to Endurance
Unique Effect:
Spending Vigor Heals you for [5.0 - 10.0]% of your Maximum Life. Every second, your active Cooldowns each drain 10% Maximum Life from you to reduce their durations by 2 seconds.
This Unique effect allows players to lower the cooldown of skills, including the ultimate by sacrificing the health. This can be great for spamming the skills in a short duration, but if the Heal received isn't high enough, it can easily backfire.
How to get Jacinth Shell Unique Chest Armor
Jacinth Shell can be obtained through various means in Diablo 4:
1) Lord Zir Uber Boss
Ladder Bosses and Uber Bosses allow for Target Farming of specific Unique Items. Grind the bosses above until you get the drop you want! You can get Jacinth Shell by farming Lord Zir.
Lord Zir is one of the Ladder Endgame Bosses for Diablo 4. You can fight Lord Zir in any Torment difficulty by entering the Ancient's Seat dungeon and offering Exquisite Blood to the Bloodied Altar.
2) World Events
Participate in World Events like Gathering Legions, encounter World Bosses, or run the Nightmare Dungeons, as these are the best methods for acquiring high-tier loot, with the highest probability of finding unique items in your adventure.
3. Helltide Events
You can also obtain Jacinth Shell from chests found in Helltide Events. Keep your eyes out for any active Helltide events on the map since they spawn every hour. Farm as many Cinders as you can to open chests as many times as possible for the chance to get unique items and materials.
Note that if you die during the event, half of all collected cinders will be lost. All unused Cinders in the inventory disappear after the current Helltide Event ends.
4. The Purveyor of Curiosity
Feeling Lucky? You can also take your chances at the Purveyor of Curiosity and spend your Murmuring Obols (Obols) to Gamble for gear. Although the probability of getting the Gear you specifically want is very low, it is possible to get the desired item this way.
Builds that can utilize Jacinth Shell Unique Chest Armor in Diablo 4
This specific armor piece is for players who want to use skills at very short intervals. But like most gears in Diablo 4, this item also has drawbacks, which is Health Drain in case of this particular piece of equipment. Here are a few Spirirtborn Builds that can benefit from the Jacinth Shell Unique Chest Armor:
Touch of Death Centipede Spiritborn Build
The Touch of Death Centipede Spiritborn Build relies on the Centipede Skills and focuses on hefty poison damage output. Upgrade the Touch of Death to Poised Touch of Death, turning it into a Core Skill with no cooldown and a vigor requirement of 70. Jacinth Shell is utilized in this build to solve the Vigor generation issue, along with using the Starlight Aspect to do the same.
Conclusion:
Jacinth Shell is a powerful Unique Chest Armor in Diablo 4 that offers significant bonuses to Spiritborn players utilizing Vigor and Endurance, even with all the drawbacks.
By following the methods outlined above, you can increase your chances of acquiring Jacinth Shell and enhancing your Spiritborn builds to cope with the difficulty of the Endgame section. Remember to stay vigilant and keep farming, as the drop rate of Jacinth Shell is relatively low. Happy Slaying!
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