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Dark Cloud  is a rune effect in [[Rain of Vengeance]], a [[Hatred]]-spending [[Demon Hunter skill]].
'''[[Rain of Vengeance]]''' (known as [[Rain of Arrows]] prior to August 2011) is a Hatred Spending [[Demon Hunter skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 29.
 
  
An [[Indigo Rune]] placed in it will have the following effect on the [[Demon Hunter]]'s attack.
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This rune effect lowers damage per arrow (from 75% to 35%) while increasing the duration of the rain from 5 to 12 seconds.  In theory, this increases the total damage by about 12%.
{{Demon Hunter Skillrune Dark Cloud}}
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==Skill Rune Effects==
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Refer to the [[Rain of Vengeance rune effects]] article for thorough descriptions of all five rune effects in this skill, including screenshots, videos, and strategy tips.
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<skill subcat="Bow skill" class="DemonHunter">Rain of Vengeance</skill>
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<skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Dark Cloud">Rain of Vengeance</skill>
  
  
==Skill Design==
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==Media==
  
 
The basic skill emulates the "massive wave of arrows" type attack that's popular in medieval and martial arts films, with various demonic/magical modifications from the skill runes.  You can see all six functions in the movie below. Turn it up to 1080HD, and play it full screen for the best visuals.
 
The basic skill emulates the "massive wave of arrows" type attack that's popular in medieval and martial arts films, with various demonic/magical modifications from the skill runes.  You can see all six functions in the movie below. Turn it up to 1080HD, and play it full screen for the best visuals.
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Note that this video was obtained via data mining with an emulator. It was not released by Blizzard and there will likely be some modifications to the runestone effects in the final game.
 
Note that this video was obtained via data mining with an emulator. It was not released by Blizzard and there will likely be some modifications to the runestone effects in the final game.
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==Development==
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Prior to the skill revision in February 2012, this rune effect was enabled by the [[Indigo Rune]], granting the following effect with a level 7 runestone:
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Latest revision as of 04:42, 28 June 2012

Dark Cloud is a rune effect in Rain of Vengeance, a Hatred-spending Demon Hunter skill.

This rune effect lowers damage per arrow (from 75% to 35%) while increasing the duration of the rain from 5 to 12 seconds. In theory, this increases the total damage by about 12%.


Skill Rune Effects[edit | edit source]

Refer to the Rain of Vengeance rune effects article for thorough descriptions of all five rune effects in this skill, including screenshots, videos, and strategy tips.

Name Level Description

<skill subcat="Bow skill" class="DemonHunter">Rain of Vengeance</skill> <skill class="DemonHunter" rune="Dark Cloud">Rain of Vengeance</skill>


Media[edit | edit source]

The basic skill emulates the "massive wave of arrows" type attack that's popular in medieval and martial arts films, with various demonic/magical modifications from the skill runes. You can see all six functions in the movie below. Turn it up to 1080HD, and play it full screen for the best visuals.

Note that this video was obtained via data mining with an emulator. It was not released by Blizzard and there will likely be some modifications to the runestone effects in the final game.



Development[edit | edit source]

Prior to the skill revision in February 2012, this rune effect was enabled by the Indigo Rune, granting the following effect with a level 7 runestone:

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Dark Cloud

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Launch a massive volley of guided arrows that rain down on enemies for the next 12 seconds for 56% weapon damage.