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:
Charms:
The Merc:
Jemali, Nightmare offensive (Might aura)
Helm: Guillaume's Face (Jewel of Fervor)
Armor: 'Treachery' Diamond Mail
Weapon: The Reaper's Toll (Shael)
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 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
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)
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:
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)
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
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
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 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
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%
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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