So I'm currently loving the gameplay of my WD and it's quite hard to capture why, but i think it's a mixture of resource / cooldown management / space management coupled with the fact that there are so many builds (none that are OP, all have tradeoffs) around different playstyles (up close with bears or keeping distance with SB/AC + pets, etc.)

Anyways, wanted to get fellow WDs thoughts on what their favorite/most effective build is for mid to high MPs (I want to do demonic essence farming, Act 3 PL runs, and key runs efficiently). Should be noted that I've tried the 1hander + Thing of the deep Acid Cloud build for low MPs, but it doesn't scale to high MPs well and just doesn't excite me :(

Also, any gearing ideas that fit a specific build would be helpful. E.g. some builds require gearing with Pickup radius while others require adding thorns damage or reduced cooldowns on certain skills..

In terms of build/gearing for me, I'm using a bears build with a LS Skorn (can't beat the LS + extra CD!), I've only tested MP5 thus far and it's been a nice mix of challenge/efficiency (read: fun). For higher MPs, I need more mitigation/hp. Resource management is fine currently at MP5, but could be an issue at higher MPs as well. Hopefully, i can get more stats via bracers/shoulder crafts as well as some pickup radius. Anyways, thoughts are welcome here too.

I only farm low MP at Hardcore, but I do have a link saved for me when I started a WD. I haven't taken a good look at it, but you may find it interesting.

WD 1.0.6 Complete guide by Projax

Also, Hardcore WDs might want to check this out:

http://www.youtub.e.com/watch?v=4EY95DP2wjs

This is a 1 hour video ~~~ D3 Hardcore ~~~~ World #1 Hardcore WD ~~~ haXudon

-------- TIME STAMPS ---------

ChoseN's Series Intro: 0:00:01

Introducing haXudon / His Gaming History: 0:00:51

How did you acquire your gear?: 0:08:40

Best Class for Hardcore? 0:13:28

What items / skills are over-rated or under-rated? 0:18:47

How to gear your character: 0:21:20

Farming parameters to aim for: 0:25:25

haXudon's insight about DPS: 0:26:37

LIfe Steal vs Life on Hit vs Life Regen: 0:29:20

How to decide best MP level: 0:33:25

We jump in-game and talk farming: 0:34:50

4 piece Zunimassa Set? 0:37:04

Hellfire Ring?: 0:38:20

Farming Skills to Use: 0:38:55

Farming Passives to Use: 0:40:45

Skill Necessities in Farming: 0:41:25

haXudon explains his farming run: 0:42:25

haXudon and ChoseN do a farm run: 0:43:54

haXudon talks PvP: 1:01:46

I know this is pretty old, but there are tons of guides here: http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/7350275486

Now that I've been able to gear it, I frickin' love my 0 Dog build.