Patriarch #2 - Titan IK Barb

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Patriarch #2 - Titan IK Barb

Hello everyone! Let me introduce Kathan, my titan IK whirlwinder. He is my 3rd Pat/Mat after restart.

The Character:

Character name : Kathan
Character type : Barbarian
Character level : 88
Character exp : 1471867397

Stats:

Strength : 480 (525)
Energy : 10
Dexterity : 20 (50)
Vitality : 25
Stat Points Rem : 0
Skill Points Rem: 6

Life : 725 / 289 (1653 after BO)
Mana : 97 / 97 (221 after BO)

Resists (in Hell):
Fire: 75
Cold: 74
Lightning: 75
Poison: 74

Concentrate Damage: 3443-5444 (3952-6143 with Might)
Concentrate Attack Rating: 13604
Whirlwind Damage: 3099-4970 (3607-5669)
Whirlwind Attack Rating: 13459
Defense: 13482

Skills:

Warcries:
Howl - 1
Find Potion - 1
Taunt - 1
Shout - 20 (32)
Find Item - 1 (13)
Battle Cry - 1
Battle Orders - 20 (32)
Battle Command - 1 (13)

Combat Masteries:
Mace Mastery - 20 (26)
Iron Skin - 1 (7)
Natural Resistance - 1 (7)

Combat Skills:
Bash - 1
Leap - 1
Stun - 1
Leap Attack - 1
Concentrate - 1
Whirlwind - 20 (28)

The Gear:
Helm: IK Will (2xPTopazed)
Armor: IKSC (PTopazed)
Gloves: IK Forge
Belt: IK Detail
Boots: IK Pillar
Weapon: IK Stone Crusher (2xShael)
Amulet: Angelic Wings
Rings: 2x Angelic Halo
On Switch: 2x Echoing Glaive
Here are the readouts if anyone interested:
Code:
Immortal King's Will
Avenger Guard
Defense: 163
Durability: 54 of 55
(Barbarian Only)
Required Strength: 65
Required Level: 47
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 87
Fingerprint: 0xb2899745
+125 Defense
37% Extra Gold from Monsters
88% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+4 to Light Radius
+2 to Warcry Skills (Barbarian Only)
Socketed (2: 2 used)

Perfect Topaz
Inserted into a Avenger Guard

24% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Required Level: 18
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion

Perfect Topaz
Inserted into a Avenger Guard

24% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Required Level: 18
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion


Immortal King's Soul Cage
Sacred Armor
Defense: 1301
Durability: 54 of 60
Required Strength: 232
Required Level: 76
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 99
Fingerprint: 0x545314a9
+400 Defense
Poison Resist +50%
24% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+2 to Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
5% Chance to cast Level 5 Enchant when struck

***Partial Set Item Bonuses***
25% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resist +40%
Fire Resist +40%
Lightning Resist +40%
+50% Enhanced Defense
***Partial Set Item Bonuses***

Socketed (1: 1 used)

Perfect Topaz
Inserted into a Sacred Armor

24% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Required Level: 18
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion


Immortal King's Forge
War Gauntlets
Defense: 117
Durability: 20 of 24
Required Strength: 110
Required Level: 30
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 87
Fingerprint: 0xdf164bc2
+20 to Strength
+20 to Dexterity
+65 Defense
12% Chance to cast Level 4 Charged Bolt when struck

***Partial Set Item Bonuses***
25% Increased Attack Speed
+120 Defense
10% Life stolen per hit
10% Mana stolen per hit
Freezes Target +2
***Partial Set Item Bonuses***


Immortal King's Detail
War Belt
Defense: 142
Durability: 24 of 24
Required Strength: 110
Required Level: 29
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 88
Fingerprint: 0x58c1a8e4
+25 to Strength
+36 Defense
Fire Resist +28%
Lightning Resist +31%

***Partial Set Item Bonuses***
+105 Defense
25% Faster Hit Recovery
+100% Enhanced Defense
Damage Reduced by 20%
+2 to Masteries Skills (Barbarian Only)
***Partial Set Item Bonuses***


Immortal King's Pillar
War Boots
Defense: 127
Durability: 24 of 24
Required Strength: 125
Required Level: 31
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 87
Fingerprint: 0x88d83f98
+44 to Life
+110 to Attack Rating
+75 Defense
40% Faster Run/Walk

***Partial Set Item Bonuses***
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+2 to Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
+160 Defense
Half Freeze Duration
***Partial Set Item Bonuses***


Immortal King's Stone Crusher
Ogre Maul
'ShaelShael'
Two-Hand Damage: 231 to 318
Required Strength: 225
Required Level: 76
Mace Class - Fastest Attack Speed
Indestructible
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 87
Fingerprint: 0xfdc50c1b
+200% Enhanced Damage
80% Increased Attack Speed
200% Damage to Demons
350% Damage to Undead
40% Chance of Crushing Blow
Indestructible

***Partial Set Item Bonuses***
Adds 211-397 fire damage
Adds 7-477 lightning damage
Adds 127-364 cold damage over 6 seconds
+204 poison damage over 6 seconds
Adds 250-361 magic damage
***Partial Set Item Bonuses***

Socketed (2: 2 used)

Shael Rune
Inserted into a Ogre Maul

20% Increased Attack Speed

Required Level: 29
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion

Shael Rune
Inserted into a Ogre Maul

20% Increased Attack Speed

Required Level: 29
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion


Angelic Wings
Amulet
Required Level: 12
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 87
Fingerprint: 0x5ca5c226
+3 to Light Radius
20% Damage Taken Goes to Mana

***Partial Set Item Bonuses***
+75 to Life
+1 to All Skill Levels
***Partial Set Item Bonuses***

Angelic Halo
Ring
Required Level: 12
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 87
Fingerprint: 0x2cf35c92
+20 to Life
Replenish Life +6

***Partial Set Item Bonuses***
+1056 to Attack Rating (Based on Character Level)
50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
***Partial Set Item Bonuses***

Angelic Halo
Ring
Required Level: 12
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 87
Fingerprint: 0x7fdffdeb
+20 to Life
Replenish Life +6

***Partial Set Item Bonuses***
+1056 to Attack Rating (Based on Character Level)
50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
***Partial Set Item Bonuses***


Echoing Glaive
Throw Damage: 16 to 22
One-Hand Damage: 5 to 17
Quantity: 40
Required Dexterity: 35
Required Strength: 52
Required Level: 45
Javelin Class - Slow Attack Speed
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 95
Fingerprint: 0x1d247ac4
+3 to Warcry Skills (Barbarian Only)

Echoing Glaive
Throw Damage: 16 to 22
One-Hand Damage: 5 to 17
Quantity: 40
Required Dexterity: 35
Required Strength: 52
Required Level: 45
Javelin Class - Slow Attack Speed
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 95
Fingerprint: 0xb6ec5088
+3 to Warcry Skills (Barbarian Only)
Charms:
Code:
Gheed's Fortune
Grand Charm
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Required Level: 62
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 87
Fingerprint: 0xcffa9560
151% Extra Gold from Monsters
34% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Reduces All Vendor Prices 13%

Sounding Grand Charm of Sustenance
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Required Level: 42
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 80
Fingerprint: 0x2139afa7
+29 to Life
+1 to Warcry Skills (Barbarian Only)

Sounding Grand Charm of Sustenance
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Required Level: 42
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 85
Fingerprint: 0xb893a3f8
+22 to Life
+1 to Warcry Skills (Barbarian Only)

Sounding Grand Charm of Life
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Required Level: 42
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 99
Fingerprint: 0x7b66b186
+20 to Life
+1 to Warcry Skills (Barbarian Only)

Sapphire Small Charm of Vita
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Required Level: 39
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 80
Fingerprint: 0xf1ace5fa
+16 to Life
Cold Resist +10%

Small Charm of Vita
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Required Level: 39
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 80
Fingerprint: 0xd0f9556d
+20 to Life

Small Charm of Vita
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Required Level: 39
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 85
Fingerprint: 0x22c10e74
+20 to Life
The Merc:
Jemali, Nightmare offensive (Might aura)
Helm: Guillaume's Face (Jewel of Fervor)
Armor: 'Treachery' Diamond Mail
Weapon: The Reaper's Toll (Shael)
Code:
Guillaume's Face
Winged Helm
Defense: 217
Durability: 40 of 40
Required Strength: 115
Required Level: 34
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 87
Fingerprint: 0xa488f629
+15 to Strength
+120% Enhanced Defense
15% Increased Attack Speed
30% Faster Hit Recovery
35% Chance of Crushing Blow
15% Deadly Strike
Socketed (1: 1 used)

Jewel of Fervor
Required Level: 31
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 57
Fingerprint: 0xb99250d
15% Increased Attack Speed


Treachery
Diamond Mail
'ShaelThulLem'
Defense: 999
Durability: 14 of 14
Required Strength: 121
Required Level: 54
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 79
Fingerprint: 0x3368eb0f
Cold Resist +30%
50% Extra Gold from Monsters
+2 to Assassin Skill Levels
45% Increased Attack Speed
20% Faster Hit Recovery
25% Chance to cast Level 15 Venom on striking
5% Chance to cast Level 15 Fade when struck
Ethereal (Cannot be Repaired), Socketed (3: 3 used)

Shael Rune
Inserted into a Diamond Mail

20% Faster Hit Recovery

Required Level: 29
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion

Thul Rune
Inserted into a Diamond Mail

Cold Resist +30%

Required Level: 23
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion

Lem Rune
Inserted into a Diamond Mail

50% Extra Gold from Monsters

Required Level: 43
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion


The Reaper's Toll
Thresher
'Shael'
Two-Hand Damage: 35 to 420
Durability: 65 of 65
Required Dexterity: 89
Required Strength: 114
Required Level: 75
Polearm Class - Very Fast Attack Speed
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 87
Fingerprint: 0xed560c27
+198% Enhanced Damage
Adds 4-44 cold damage over 2 seconds
12% Life stolen per hit
Requirements -25%
20% Increased Attack Speed
Ignore Target Defense
33% Deadly Strike
33% Chance to cast Level 1 Decrepify on striking
Socketed (1: 1 used)

Shael Rune
Inserted into a Thresher

20% Increased Attack Speed

Required Level: 29
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
I always wanted to try the IK Barb, but never used Atma/Gomule before this year. With the help of these I was finally able to collect/trade the whole set. Also it was the first time when I tried Whirlwind (played several Frenzier/Singer barb before but no WW-er), and now I understand why it is so popular.

Questing:
Normal: /p8. This guy was a great opportunity for me to try some lowlvl twinking gear. I put on the pieces of the set, Bonesnap, then Steeldriver then upped Steeldriver as soon as I could. I equipped the Angelic amu/ring combo at lvl 12, the other ring was a Manald Heal for mana leech, I used it until lvl76. Leveling was pretty fast, however I died once in CS when I came across a huge mana burn Venom Lord/OK pack, which made short work of the Barb (was lvl29 so no WW yet, and forgot to drink a potion:). The rest of Normal went fast.

Nightmare: /p8 also. I had no problem here, it went faster than normal, and never died once. The most interesting thing happened in Act 1 when I made a 'Stone' Boneweave for him, then a few seconds later I equipped the IK Will and put the two Topaz into the sockets...

Hell: I finished Nightmare at lvl76, so I immediately equipped the rest of the set at the beginning of Hell. I also put my worst Reaper's on the merc just for the Decrep. I started on /p8 here too, but it went really slow. The battle with Griswold took at least 10 minutes, then a pack of champion archers killed me in Countess' tower so I switched back at first to /p7, then to /p5 and I chose to finish the rest of the game with this setting. I did full clear with him except in those places which I don't like. With this guy, I was finally able to enjoy even the Maggot Lair and Arcane Sanctuary. The Act Bosses were quite easy, although Meph almost killed me because I forgot to cast BO:) The Ancients spawned with nasty mods like extra strong, cursed, 2 of them were fire enchanted, but it didn't took more than 2 minutes to kill them. The merc (the Decrep) and the fact I was lvl86-87 helped a lot here. The real trouble came in WSK. After 2 quick deaths to these and these guys I was thinking about respecing to full vita, but I'm glad I didn't do that. I had to S&E though as there were no chance to separate the packs or retrieve my body...Here is what I've found on the next try:D The waves were easy except the second, they almost killed me, the rest were no problem. Baal dropped nothing.


Finds/Hork:
I've found nothing until Act 4 Hell (Frostwind), but after that dropped, something has changed:D
Hellforge: Ral/Hel/Lum
- Felloak
- In Hell Mausoleum I've found a pair of unique greaves then horked a unique light plate off the very same monster...
- Frostwind (grailer)
- Shako
- Telling of Beads (grailer)
- Tal Rasha's Guardianship (in fact, I've found the whole Tal's set with him except the ammy)
- Ist
- Taebaek's Glory (grailer)
- Ist #2
- Shimmering Jewel of Fervor (7%allres)
- Rainbow Ring of Fortune (25%MF/allres11%)
- Ruby Small Charm of Balance (11%FR)
Code:
Frostwind 
Cryptic Sword 
One Hand Damage: 15 - 240 
Durability: 35 of 44 
Required Level: 70 
Required Strength: 99 
Required Dexterity: 109 
Fingerprint: 0x588376cd 
Item Level: 88 
Version: Expansion 1.10+ 
Unidentified 
+25% Increased Attack Speed 
212% Enhanced Damage 
Adds 237 - 486 Cold Damage Over 6 Secs (150 Frames) 
+12 to Arctic Blast 
Freezes target +4 
Cold Absorb 12% 
Half Freeze Duration 

Harlequin Crest 
Shako 
Defense: 110 
Durability: 7 of 12 
Required Level: 62 
Required Strength: 50 
Fingerprint: 0x16e1c77f 
Item Level: 85 
Version: Expansion 1.10+ 
Unidentified 
+2 to All Skills 
All Stats +2 
+112 to Life (Based on Character Level) 
+112 to Mana (Based on Character Level) 
Damage Reduced by 10% 
50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items 

Telling of Beads 
Amulet 
Required Level: 30 
Fingerprint: 0x86f390ef 
Item Level: 87 
Version: Expansion 1.10+ 
+1 to All Skills 
Cold Resist +18% 
Poison Resist +41% 
Attacker Takes Damage of 10 

Tal Rasha's Guardianship 
Lacquered Plate 
Defense: 857 
Durability: 52 of 55 
Required Level: 71 
Required Strength: 84 
Fingerprint: 0xb3836ab5 
Item Level: 83 
Version: Expansion 1.10+ 
Unidentified 
+400 Defense 
Cold Resist +40% 
Lightning Resist +40% 
Fire Resist +40% 
Magic Damage Reduced by 15 
88% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items 
Requirements -60% Set (2 items): +10% Faster Cast Rate  

Taebaek's Glory 
Ward 
Defense: 219 
Chance to Block: 49 
Durability: 90 of 100 
Required Level: 81 
Required Strength: 185 
Fingerprint: 0xca77055c 
Item Level: 83 
Version: Expansion 1.10+ 
Unidentified 
Indestructible 
+30% Faster Block Rate 
25% Increased Chance of Blocking 
+50 Defense 
+100 to Mana 
Lightning Resist +30% 
Attacker Takes Damage of 30  

Ist Rune 
Required Level: 51 
Version: Expansion 1.10+ 
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items 

Shimmering Jewel of Fervor 
Jewel 
Required Level: 31 
Fingerprint: 0xc839bb5 
Item Level: 86 
Version: Expansion 1.10+ 
Unidentified 
+15% Increased Attack Speed 
Cold Resist +7% 
Lightning Resist +7% 
Fire Resist +7% 
Poison Resist +7% 

Rainbow Ring of Fortune 
Ring 
Required Level: 48 
Fingerprint: 0xedca920f 
Item Level: 80 
Version: Expansion 1.10+ 
Unidentified 
All Resistances +11 
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items 

Ruby Small Charm of Balance 
Small Charm 
Required Level: 32 
Fingerprint: 0xcab5ea83 
Item Level: 81 
Version: Expansion 1.10+ 
Unidentified 
+5% Faster Hit Recovery 
Fire Resist +11%
Thoughts:
There are 2 real threats to this guy: unleechables and mana burners. I managed to kill double bosspacks of Frenzytaurs multiple times with very nasty mods or the Council on /p7 as long as I could leech. I can imagine the full vita IK barb could be a very safe character with 3-4k(?) life.

Thanks: I would like to say thanks to all the people who made this build possible to me:
Cold493 - for this great guide
frozzzen, nulio, BuFa, jDer and AshmerAmadeus for trading/giving me: IKSC, the skillers and IK Will

Future:
I have no idea. I would like to run something with him, without respeccing or gear change. Any ideas? He can run Pindle, or the Council but the corpses shattering because of the freezing target mod on the gloves. Maybe I should try running Baal?
Suggestions, comments welcome.
Thanks for reading! :wave:
 
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Re: Patriarch #2 - Titan IK Barb

Congrats on the nice character and finds. Living life on the edge like that is always fun. Did you use Taunt at all versus those ranged units that killed you? Just a thought.
 
Re: Patriarch #2 - Titan IK Barb

Nice char, grats on Patting him! My second Mat/Pat was an IK barb, and he was lots of fun. Didn't go the titan way though.

You could use him to run something like the Ancient Tunnels or something, but while he shatters corpses he'll be sub-optimal. If you want him optimal, you should probably respec him to a non-IK non-titan build. Personally, I hate overhauling characters like that... but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
 
Re: Patriarch #2 - Titan IK Barb

Thanks guys!
@Nagi: I completely forget about Taunt:crazyeyes:. But as far as I know, it won't work vs. champions. I'm not sure though, as I didn't tried it:scratchchin: Apart from BC/BO/Shout and Find Item, the only warcry I used was Battle Cry on some occasions until the merc equipped the Reaper's.

@Arkardo: AT is not an option, as it's full of unleechable monsters. I considered Maggot Lair, because I think lvl3 is Alvl85 as well, but it often spawns with those Phys Immune Black Locusts, so it ain't an option as well. Maybe I should stick to Pindle...I also don't want to respec him, I'd rather build another Barb:)
Thanks for the advises though:thumbup:
 
Re: Patriarch #2 - Titan IK Barb

Nice character! I used to have an IK barb years ago that it was a lot of fun. Btw, I love that last picture, it was very creative and original.
 
Re: Patriarch #2 - Titan IK Barb

I have to give you my official thanks. Without you making this write-up at the exact time you did, I wouldn't have been inspired to make my own IK Whirler. Be on the lookout for another Pat thread shortly! Well done, mate! Going titan is worth plenty of congratulations.

And yes, that final pic is great. Wish I'd thought of it myself.

Lastly... what is the clvl requirement for an upped Steeldriver? I don't need an answer (too late to matter!) but I'm curious to know.
 
Re: Patriarch #2 - Titan IK Barb

I have to give you my official thanks. Without you making this write-up at the exact time you did, I wouldn't have been inspired to make my own IK Whirler. Be on the lookout for another Pat thread shortly! Well done, mate! Going titan is worth plenty of congratulations.

And yes, that final pic is great. Wish I'd thought of it myself.

Lastly... what is the clvl requirement for an upped Steeldriver? I don't need an answer (too late to matter!) but I'm curious to know.

Basically, upgrading from Normal to Exceptional is +5, and from Exceptional to Elite is +7. However, the level requirement of the new base item might increase it even more.



 
Re: Patriarch #2 - Titan IK Barb

Basically, upgrading from Normal to Exceptional is +5, and from Exceptional to Elite is +7. However, the level requirement of the new base item might increase it even more.

Oh, yeah... right. I know I've read this a zillion times before, but it never sticks in my brain. It's the same with whether I dial 8 or 9 to make a phone call to dial outside the building at work... I have to ask every time!

For some reason, I had it in my head that it was +5 or +7 the highest alvl on the item, but I knew it was wrong. ...Maybe that's for rares? I confuse myself often. :D

Thanks, Arkardo!


 
Re: Patriarch #2 - Titan IK Barb

Thanks guys! I'm pretty sure someone posted a similar picture in his Pat thread, though I don't remember who:scratchchin:.
@TRM: I'm glad you finally patted your IK Barb, I think it's a great char. And thanks again for the kind words:wink:
Here is the readout of my upped Steeldriver:
Code:
Steeldriver 
Martel de Fer 
Two Hand Damage: 210 - 341 
Durability: 60 of 60 
Required Level: 36 
Required Strength: 85 
Fingerprint: 0x22a180d5 
Item Level: 87 
Version: Expansion 1.10+ 
+55% Increased Attack Speed 
245% Enhanced Damage 
+150% Damage to Undead 
Heal Stamina Plus 25% 
Required Level +5 
Requirements -50% 1 Sockets (1 used) 
Socketed: Jewel of Fervor 
 
Jewel of Fervor 
Jewel 
Required Level: 31 
Fingerprint: 0xafadd399 
Item Level: 85 
Version: Expansion 1.10+ 
+15% Increased Attack Speed
 
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