Things you should know about Diablo 2 - Revision history

82.41.176.69: /* How does the +damage from Grief and Astreon's work? And why does it look so low on the character screen? */

2010-09-16T16:59:56Z

How does the +damage from Grief and Astreon's work? And why does it look so low on the character screen?

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	To see your REAL damage, use [http://baronsbazaar.invisionzone.com/ppr PPR's Weapon Damage Calculator].		To see your REAL damage, use [http://baronsbazaar.invisionzone.com/ppr PPR's Weapon Damage Calculator].

	Note that there are exceptions from this rule. Vengeance, for example, does not seem to use the added +damage as base weapon damage. Mikeandroe performed a series of tests on how the Vengeance damage is calculated, and the results can [http://www.theamazonbasin.com/d2/forums/index.php?showtopic==50089 be found here].		Note that there are exceptions from this rule. Vengeance, for example, does not seem to use the added +damage as base weapon damage. Mikeandroe performed a series of tests on how the Vengeance damage is calculated, and the results can [http://www.theamazonbasin.com/d2/forums/index.php?showtopic=50089 be found here].

	On the other hand, when Smite is used, the +damage is added directly to the shield's base damage. Because the most damaging Paladin shield in the game deals 46.5 average damage, the +damage makes a HUGE difference. This is why Grief and Astreon's IW are so popular (and possibly unbalancing) for Smiters.		On the other hand, when Smite is used, the +damage is added directly to the shield's base damage. Because the most damaging Paladin shield in the game deals 46.5 average damage, the +damage makes a HUGE difference. This is why Grief and Astreon's IW are so popular (and possibly unbalancing) for Smiters.

82.41.176.69: Things you should know about D2 moved to Things you should know about Diablo 2: SEO

2009-10-28T17:45:47Z

Things you should know about D2 moved to Things you should know about Diablo 2: SEO

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2009-10-28T16:33:38Z

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82.41.176.69: /* Where is the "Reziarfg" monster? */

2009-10-28T12:55:53Z

Where is the "Reziarfg" monster?

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	=Where is the "Reziarfg" monster?=		=Where is the "Reziarfg" monster?=

	The Reziarfg monster does not exist. If you take a careful look at the spelling of its name, you will see that is in fact the name of Geoff Fraizer, a member of the Blizzard web team, spelled backwards. The monster is a joke, nothing more. It is not found in any game file, not even a hint. If it were there, the experienced modders would have found out long ago. There simply is no monster called Reziarfg in the game.		The [[Reziarfg]] monster does not exist. If you take a careful look at the spelling of its name, you will see that is in fact the name of Geoff Fraizer, a member of the Blizzard web team, spelled backwards. The monster is a joke, nothing more. It is not found in any game file, not even a hint. If it were there, the experienced modders would have found out long ago. There simply is no monster called Reziarfg in the game.


	=What does the chat gem do?=		=What does the chat gem do?=

82.41.176.69: /* I am a hardcore player. How can I avoid being killed by malicious players? */

2009-10-28T12:54:57Z

I am a hardcore player. How can I avoid being killed by malicious players?

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	22.) Play with friends.		22.) Play with friends.

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	=Where is the "Reziarfg" monster?=		=Where is the "Reziarfg" monster?=

82.41.176.69: /* How can I stop monsters from regenerating? */ PMH merc bug added

2009-10-28T04:58:15Z

How can I stop monsters from regenerating?: PMH merc bug added

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	There are three ways:		There are three ways:

	The "Prevent Monster Heal" mod. It prevents all monsters except the Pandemonium Übers from regenerating. The Übers have been specifically made immune.		The "Prevent Monster Heal" mod. It prevents all monsters except the Pandemonium Übers from regenerating. The Übers have been specifically made immune. Mercenaries do not apply "Prevent Monster Heal" effect, regardless of equipment.

	Poison. Monsters do not regenerate while poisoned. Once the poison wears off, however, they start regenerating again.		Poison. Monsters do not regenerate while poisoned. Once the poison wears off, however, they start regenerating again.

	Open Wounds. Being affected by open wounds automatically sets the monsters' regeneration rate to a negative value.		Open Wounds. Being affected by open wounds automatically sets the monsters' regeneration rate to a negative value.

	Also note that these methods only negate natural regeneration. Things such as healing spells, the Prayer aura, healing potions and life leech should still work.		Also note that these methods only negate natural regeneration. Things such as healing spells, the Prayer aura, healing potions and life leech should still work.


	=How can upgraded items get a lower Defense than the item had before?=		=How can upgraded items get a lower Defense than the item had before?=

82.41.176.69: /* Do mercenaries hired at lower levels gain better stats? */

2009-10-28T02:54:51Z

Do mercenaries hired at lower levels gain better stats?

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	No. No matter what you may have heard until now, the level at which the merc is hired is completely irrelevant. What does matter is the difficulty in which it was originally hired. A merc hired in normal has better stats than the same type of merc hired in nightmare, and a merc hired in nightmare has better stats than the same type of merc hired in hell. You should always hire your mercs in normal unless you need a specific aura from a nightmare act 2 merc.		No. No matter what you may have heard until now, the level at which the merc is hired is completely irrelevant. What does matter is the difficulty in which it was originally hired. A merc hired in normal has better stats than the same type of merc hired in nightmare, and a merc hired in nightmare has better stats than the same type of merc hired in hell. You should always hire your mercs in normal unless you need a specific aura from a nightmare act 2 merc.
	* [[Mercenaries]] basic information.		* [[Mercenaries]] basic information.
	* Hugely detailed [[Mercenary ~~guide~~]] with strategy, skill levels, and tons more information about mercs.		* Hugely detailed [[Mercenary Guide]] with strategy, skill levels, and tons more information about mercs.


	=Can socketed runes poof?=		=Can socketed runes poof?=

82.41.176.69: /* What is NextDelay, and why is it so bad? */

2009-10-27T22:03:52Z

What is NextDelay, and why is it so bad?

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	I will simply quote the diabloii.net Assassin FAQ on this matter:		I will simply quote the diabloii.net Assassin FAQ on this matter:

	::NextDelay is a property that activates a hidden "hit timer" that limits how often any attack from that group (i.e. all the skills listed here) can damage a single target. This works similarly to the infamous spell timer, which limits how often any spell in that group can be cast. The difference is that the hit timer doesn't prevent you from attacking, it just sets everyone's(includes you, your minions/merc, other players(hostile/neutral/allied), and their minions/mercs) chance-to-hit that monster (with a hit timer attack) at zero until the timer runs out.		::NextDelay is a property that activates a hidden "hit timer" that limits how often any attack from that group (i.e. all the skills listed here) can damage a single target. This works similarly to the infamous spell timer, which limits how often any spell in that group can be cast. The difference is that the hit timer doesn't prevent you from attacking, it just sets everyone's (includes you, your minions/merc, other players(hostile/neutral/allied), and their minions/mercs) chance-to-hit that monster (with a hit timer attack) at zero until the timer runs out.

	Here's a list of skills that are affected by NextDelay, and the lengths of them:		Here's a list of skills that are affected by NextDelay, and the lengths of them:

82.41.176.69: /* What is NextDelay, and why is it so bad? */

2009-10-27T22:02:52Z

What is NextDelay, and why is it so bad?

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	I will simply quote the diabloii.net Assassin FAQ on this matter:		I will simply quote the diabloii.net Assassin FAQ on this matter:

	::NextDelay is a property that activates a hidden "hit timer" that limits how often any attack from that group(i.e. all the skills listed here) can damage a single target. This works similarly to the infamous spell timer, which limits how often any spell in that group can be cast. The difference is that the hit timer doesn't prevent you from attacking, it just sets everyone's(includes you, your minions/merc, other players(hostile/neutral/allied), and their minions/mercs) chance-to-hit that monster (with a hit timer attack) at zero until the timer runs out.		::NextDelay is a property that activates a hidden "hit timer" that limits how often any attack from that group (i.e. all the skills listed here) can damage a single target. This works similarly to the infamous spell timer, which limits how often any spell in that group can be cast. The difference is that the hit timer doesn't prevent you from attacking, it just sets everyone's(includes you, your minions/merc, other players(hostile/neutral/allied), and their minions/mercs) chance-to-hit that monster (with a hit timer attack) at zero until the timer runs out.

	Here's a list of skills that are affected by NextDelay, and the lengths of them:		Here's a list of skills that are affected by NextDelay, and the lengths of them:
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	So, the moment a certain skill from the list damages a monster, it prevents every other skill on the list from hitting the said monster for the original skill's NextDelay duration (whether from you or any other character).		So, the moment a certain skill from the list damages a monster, it prevents every other skill on the list from hitting the said monster for the original skill's NextDelay duration (whether from you or any other character).


	=What is the difference between a damage spell and an attack?=		=What is the difference between a damage spell and an attack?=

82.41.176.69: /* What does "damage reduced" or "DR" mean? */

2009-10-27T21:47:13Z

What does "damage reduced" or "DR" mean?

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	Note that there is also a mod called "Damage Reduced By X", found on items like Gladiator's Bane and Nature's Peace. Note the lack of the percentage symbol. This reduces the damage you take by a fixed amount, not a percentage of the attack damage.		Note that there is also a mod called "Damage Reduced By X", found on items like Gladiator's Bane and Nature's Peace. Note the lack of the percentage symbol. This reduces the damage you take by a fixed amount, not a percentage of the attack damage.

	Example: You are hit by a physical attack that does 50 damage and ~~you~~ total Damage Reduced By 30. The attack's damage would be 50-30 = 20 damage to you.		Example: You are hit by a physical attack that does 50 damage and your total Damage Reduced By 30. The attack's damage would be 50-30 = 20 damage to you.

	This type of damage reduction does NOT have a cap. Also, this mod is capable of negating ALL damage you take. If the example above had been with a 25 damage attack, no damage would have been taken at all.		This type of damage reduction does NOT have a cap. Also, this mod is capable of negating ALL damage you take. If the example above had been with a 25 damage attack, no damage would have been taken at all.

	And which type is better? Both. DR% has an advantage when it comes to heavy hits, and DR when it comes to multiple light hits. You decide which you want.		And which type is better? Both. DR% has an advantage when it comes to heavy hits, and DR when it comes to multiple light hits. You decide which you want.


	=What is the difference between "Ignore Target's Defense" and "Always Hits"?=		=What is the difference between "Ignore Target's Defense" and "Always Hits"?=