Re: The Certain Death Tournament.
One-hit kills became less common in Act 4, but the killing speed was still very pleasing on p/8. I utilized Fissure overlaps to ensure a higher DPS and greater range. The only real setback were Venom Lords, as they naturally have a high resistance to fire (70% !!!). These guys required several Fissures to take down.
Izual greeted us at the gates of the Plains of Despair. Despite being no real threat what so ever, he did take an eternity to take down. God this guy has so much dam hp! It was worth it though, the reward allowed Drake to max Fissure and begin working on Oaks.
The hell forge was a disgrace, dropping an El and no topaz’s! Drake was not happy at all :rant:. It was a good thing that the site of a burning maggots made him feel warm inside.
I spawned Diablo on p/5 for caution reasons and changed to more survival gear. It turned out to be a saviour! The beginning of the battle started off well. Emilio engaged while I came around the rear to initiate OW with my “steel” fail. We managed to hold this position for quite awhile, I was shocked that Emilio was still standing. That was until, Diablo toasted Emilio with two consecutive lighting hoses. This was where things became difficult!
Emilio kept getting fried, almost instanatly. This meant I couldn't keep a constant positon to attack, as i had to keep on my toes at all times, dodging and weaving Big D's attacks. I ended up resurrecting Emilio on 6 occasions in the space of 2 mintues. I decided to see how I would fair without him, not good! Shortly after that Diablo nailed me with a bone prison! Leaving me helpless with nothing but a stupid Carrion Vine. The terrifying part was as I got imprisoned, I saw Diablo unleashed a lighting hose at the side of the screen! Ah oh....Panic mode! I slammed a rejuv and healing potion at the same time, right as the tip of the Hose engulfed Drake. I feared for the worst. Bang! another rejuv and finally I managed to break the bone prison, just as the lighting hose ended, leaving me with 1/4 life remaining. Holy Crap! Very dangerous indeed but I eventually managed to hurt Diablo enough to sliver him.
I switched back to my MF gear just before the final blow. The drop was actually very good. BloodFist’s were high on my wish list in Act 1, so I am glad I finally found one. I will stash it for now as I like my Chance’s too much :greedy:. The rare Kite Shield turned out to be a gem and quickly became Drake’s new shield .
[highlight]Drake the Fire Druid, Level 35.3, Normal Harrogath, life = 186 (269 with Oaks), aided by Emilio the Prayer merc[/highlight]
One-hit kills became less common in Act 4, but the killing speed was still very pleasing on p/8. I utilized Fissure overlaps to ensure a higher DPS and greater range. The only real setback were Venom Lords, as they naturally have a high resistance to fire (70% !!!). These guys required several Fissures to take down.
Izual greeted us at the gates of the Plains of Despair. Despite being no real threat what so ever, he did take an eternity to take down. God this guy has so much dam hp! It was worth it though, the reward allowed Drake to max Fissure and begin working on Oaks.
The hell forge was a disgrace, dropping an El and no topaz’s! Drake was not happy at all :rant:. It was a good thing that the site of a burning maggots made him feel warm inside.
I spawned Diablo on p/5 for caution reasons and changed to more survival gear. It turned out to be a saviour! The beginning of the battle started off well. Emilio engaged while I came around the rear to initiate OW with my “steel” fail. We managed to hold this position for quite awhile, I was shocked that Emilio was still standing. That was until, Diablo toasted Emilio with two consecutive lighting hoses. This was where things became difficult!
Emilio kept getting fried, almost instanatly. This meant I couldn't keep a constant positon to attack, as i had to keep on my toes at all times, dodging and weaving Big D's attacks. I ended up resurrecting Emilio on 6 occasions in the space of 2 mintues. I decided to see how I would fair without him, not good! Shortly after that Diablo nailed me with a bone prison! Leaving me helpless with nothing but a stupid Carrion Vine. The terrifying part was as I got imprisoned, I saw Diablo unleashed a lighting hose at the side of the screen! Ah oh....Panic mode! I slammed a rejuv and healing potion at the same time, right as the tip of the Hose engulfed Drake. I feared for the worst. Bang! another rejuv and finally I managed to break the bone prison, just as the lighting hose ended, leaving me with 1/4 life remaining. Holy Crap! Very dangerous indeed but I eventually managed to hurt Diablo enough to sliver him.
I switched back to my MF gear just before the final blow. The drop was actually very good. BloodFist’s were high on my wish list in Act 1, so I am glad I finally found one. I will stash it for now as I like my Chance’s too much :greedy:. The rare Kite Shield turned out to be a gem and quickly became Drake’s new shield .
[highlight]Drake the Fire Druid, Level 35.3, Normal Harrogath, life = 186 (269 with Oaks), aided by Emilio the Prayer merc[/highlight]
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