Re: 1.07 News, Info and Gossip
Well, that means that a 5xPEmerald bow with venom active should do about 4.6k over 7s.
Well, that means that a 5xPEmerald bow with venom active should do about 4.6k over 7s.
1.07 News, Info and Gossip
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That sounds pretty evil. I'll get a 6os and Eth it up. Thanks!
Edit: Now I'm tempted to find something with Multishot charges. I leveled my Strafeazon w/a 5xTal Reflex bow from L18-L33 and every normal monster was a OHK--just had to wait a little while on the bosses. It'd be nice to do this on Hell difficulty, even if it was just for a lark.
That sounds pretty evil. I'll get a 6os and Eth it up. Thanks!
Edit: Now I'm tempted to find something with Multishot charges. I leveled my Strafeazon w/a 5xTal Reflex bow from L18-L33 and every normal monster was a OHK--just had to wait a little while on the bosses. It'd be nice to do this on Hell difficulty, even if it was just for a lark.
Disco-neck Ted
The Dark Library
Re: 1.07 News, Info and Gossip
Have you tested this?
Fanatic avenger works. Because fanaticism adds such a speed boost, you can go with the hardest-hitting weapon you can find regardless of weapon speed, although it is also worth considering that zeal may come into play at times, so checking the BPs could be worthwhile.
As for the multishot bow idea, we think alike. I shopped this some while back:
Prefix 1097 Short War Bow of Multiple Shot
Level 7 Multiple Shot (56/56 Charges)
Socketed (4: 0 used)
Presocketed, so no having to cross your fingers and hope Larzuk puts 4 holes in it. Alternately, a poison prefix might have been nice. Still, it would only be for contingencies since 56 charges would mean running back to town constantly for repairs if you twanged it all the time.
Have you tested this?
Fanatic avenger works. Because fanaticism adds such a speed boost, you can go with the hardest-hitting weapon you can find regardless of weapon speed, although it is also worth considering that zeal may come into play at times, so checking the BPs could be worthwhile.
As for the multishot bow idea, we think alike. I shopped this some while back:
Prefix 1097 Short War Bow of Multiple Shot
Level 7 Multiple Shot (56/56 Charges)
Socketed (4: 0 used)
Presocketed, so no having to cross your fingers and hope Larzuk puts 4 holes in it. Alternately, a poison prefix might have been nice. Still, it would only be for contingencies since 56 charges would mean running back to town constantly for repairs if you twanged it all the time.
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No I haven't - do you mean to tell me it doesn't work the same in 1.07? Well, you learn something every day.
No I haven't - do you mean to tell me it doesn't work the same in 1.07? Well, you learn something every day.
Disco-neck Ted
The Dark Library
Re: 1.07 News, Info and Gossip
Since you haven't tested it, you don't know whether a bow gets 6 sockets or not. I recall having a similar discussion about swords, where you listed the theoretical maximum MF with six-isted swords only to find that swords only get 5 sockets max in 1.07.
Now, you seem like a fellow who likes knowing things, and you are never slow to demand that other people test/confirm what they post about (galtwish, post your gloves; Ted, are you sure crafted orbs can't get sockets; I won't craft Crusader bows until someone proves they can get 300%+ ED etc. etc.). I just think you should hold yourself to the same standard. Rather than sending someone out looking for a bow to socket and then possibly burning a Larzuk quest and getting only five sockets, my feeling is that you should check first and post what you know about instead of waiting for RTB or someone to come along and correct your mistakes.
I know you are doing the best you can to be a helpful and informed person, and you do a good job. You help keep the 1.07 flire burning. But it is a tiny bit irresponsible to post something that can have such a big impact on someone else's game if you haven't tested it yourself.
Your pally advice, for example, that's mostly theoretical, yes? Aura flashing works, that's a given, but is it actually worth doing? Enough to make a tesla-convictor a good build? I would hate to be the person following your advice for 60 or 70 levels only to find that, oops, it was just a theory.
At one time or another you've also advocated using jab against Baal and given details about MFing act bosses with an act II, III or act IV merc (I assume you meant act V) as if this is a viable strategy. Have you tried this? Is it practical to use a melee merc or will you have to resurrect them constantly? Even with a sorc providing static, can an Iron Wolf do enough damage to Meph, for example, for efficient run times?
We all try to contribute ideas and information, but there is so much inaccuracy floating around, especially about 1.07, that it is exasperating to find someone who has written a guide still posting untested guesses as to how the game works.
My apologies if this sounds rude. I would just like to see you hold yourself to the same standard you set for others.
Since you haven't tested it, you don't know whether a bow gets 6 sockets or not. I recall having a similar discussion about swords, where you listed the theoretical maximum MF with six-isted swords only to find that swords only get 5 sockets max in 1.07.
Now, you seem like a fellow who likes knowing things, and you are never slow to demand that other people test/confirm what they post about (galtwish, post your gloves; Ted, are you sure crafted orbs can't get sockets; I won't craft Crusader bows until someone proves they can get 300%+ ED etc. etc.). I just think you should hold yourself to the same standard. Rather than sending someone out looking for a bow to socket and then possibly burning a Larzuk quest and getting only five sockets, my feeling is that you should check first and post what you know about instead of waiting for RTB or someone to come along and correct your mistakes.
I know you are doing the best you can to be a helpful and informed person, and you do a good job. You help keep the 1.07 flire burning. But it is a tiny bit irresponsible to post something that can have such a big impact on someone else's game if you haven't tested it yourself.
Your pally advice, for example, that's mostly theoretical, yes? Aura flashing works, that's a given, but is it actually worth doing? Enough to make a tesla-convictor a good build? I would hate to be the person following your advice for 60 or 70 levels only to find that, oops, it was just a theory.
At one time or another you've also advocated using jab against Baal and given details about MFing act bosses with an act II, III or act IV merc (I assume you meant act V) as if this is a viable strategy. Have you tried this? Is it practical to use a melee merc or will you have to resurrect them constantly? Even with a sorc providing static, can an Iron Wolf do enough damage to Meph, for example, for efficient run times?
We all try to contribute ideas and information, but there is so much inaccuracy floating around, especially about 1.07, that it is exasperating to find someone who has written a guide still posting untested guesses as to how the game works.
My apologies if this sounds rude. I would just like to see you hold yourself to the same standard you set for others.
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Still looking for the 6os bow, so no report on Venom + PEmeralds yet. I used the Assassin's socket quest on the Arcing Poleaxe of Winter and popped in 4 Pemeralds into the merc weapon. The stick does great elemental damage now and should help with PIs about as much as me shooting slow Venom arrows. The decising factor is that I can use this stick on any A2 merc near the beginning of NM now (rlvl 35ish or so, maybe as low as 27), so when I build my Necro I won't have such a hard time before I get a good level of Revive
I took the Frenzy Barb out for a spin. He is the offical "lucky character"--popped a rogue corpse in NM Andariel's chamber--Kuko drops (my 2nd; the 1st is on the Barb's merc ironically enough). Andariel dropped a rare Aerin Shield with 47%+ resists in each element and 72% FR; even with low defence this is a promising shield. Popped a chest in Far Oasis--Skin of the Vipermagi, which I've actually been looking for as my Necro armor, since he will be using Bone Spear. He's at level 35.5 right now and looks like he will tear through NM and most of Hell due to the incredible 1h axes I've found and crafted. He was born lucky and he continues to live lucky, so I've got to figure out my Pally and Necro builds shortly. The Assassin is taking about 3 months of casual play to Mat; Frenzy Barb is only a few weeks old and after this weekend will likely take another month at most and that's if I spend a lot of time on a new character.
So I'm open to further suggestion on the other toons. Here's the rough draft:
Pally
20 Fanatacism (1st priority)
20 Vengeance (2nd priority)
20 FoH (3rd priority)
Conviction gets the rest of the points
I've got +3 combat skills shield, hat, and amulet, +3 offensive aura hat and amulet, +2 skills shield with enhanced damage and AR socketed w/2 PDiamonds, +2 skills/+3 FoH scepter, so I'll be set for +skills. Fanatic Avenger seems like it will drain a lot of mana and may have AR issues, so Angelic Jewelry may be the direction I go for trinkets.
Necro
Bone Spear 20
Corpse Explosion 20
Amp Damage 20
one point wonders all around
He seems like he'll just be boring and spam Bone Spear at bosses, while polishing his nails and drinking blue potions the rest of the game.
Druid is still up in the air. I'm semi-seriously considering a Volcano/Summoner with Amp Damage bow and a Might/BA merc.
Still looking for the 6os bow, so no report on Venom + PEmeralds yet. I used the Assassin's socket quest on the Arcing Poleaxe of Winter and popped in 4 Pemeralds into the merc weapon. The stick does great elemental damage now and should help with PIs about as much as me shooting slow Venom arrows. The decising factor is that I can use this stick on any A2 merc near the beginning of NM now (rlvl 35ish or so, maybe as low as 27), so when I build my Necro I won't have such a hard time before I get a good level of Revive
I took the Frenzy Barb out for a spin. He is the offical "lucky character"--popped a rogue corpse in NM Andariel's chamber--Kuko drops (my 2nd; the 1st is on the Barb's merc ironically enough). Andariel dropped a rare Aerin Shield with 47%+ resists in each element and 72% FR; even with low defence this is a promising shield. Popped a chest in Far Oasis--Skin of the Vipermagi, which I've actually been looking for as my Necro armor, since he will be using Bone Spear. He's at level 35.5 right now and looks like he will tear through NM and most of Hell due to the incredible 1h axes I've found and crafted. He was born lucky and he continues to live lucky, so I've got to figure out my Pally and Necro builds shortly. The Assassin is taking about 3 months of casual play to Mat; Frenzy Barb is only a few weeks old and after this weekend will likely take another month at most and that's if I spend a lot of time on a new character.
So I'm open to further suggestion on the other toons. Here's the rough draft:
Pally
20 Fanatacism (1st priority)
20 Vengeance (2nd priority)
20 FoH (3rd priority)
Conviction gets the rest of the points
I've got +3 combat skills shield, hat, and amulet, +3 offensive aura hat and amulet, +2 skills shield with enhanced damage and AR socketed w/2 PDiamonds, +2 skills/+3 FoH scepter, so I'll be set for +skills. Fanatic Avenger seems like it will drain a lot of mana and may have AR issues, so Angelic Jewelry may be the direction I go for trinkets.
Necro
Bone Spear 20
Corpse Explosion 20
Amp Damage 20
one point wonders all around
He seems like he'll just be boring and spam Bone Spear at bosses, while polishing his nails and drinking blue potions the rest of the game.
Druid is still up in the air. I'm semi-seriously considering a Volcano/Summoner with Amp Damage bow and a Might/BA merc.
Disco-neck Ted
The Dark Library
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On the subject of bows, I tracked down a long war bow and test-socketed it. Five holes. Tried the same thing after upgrading to 1.10 and got six sockets. Repusz's guide has this to say:
"...polearms and crossbows seem to be the only item types with potentially 6 sockets."
This is not a hundred percent accurate, since war axes and champion axes can get six that I know of, but it is still a handy guideline. If anyone does some testing, please share the results.
On the subject of bows, I tracked down a long war bow and test-socketed it. Five holes. Tried the same thing after upgrading to 1.10 and got six sockets. Repusz's guide has this to say:
"...polearms and crossbows seem to be the only item types with potentially 6 sockets."
This is not a hundred percent accurate, since war axes and champion axes can get six that I know of, but it is still a handy guideline. If anyone does some testing, please share the results.
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I don't think I've ever seen a 6os bow, and I've never socketed a plain bow. I've had 5os Crusader, Long War, Ashwood, and Reflex Bows. 6os Naga and 6os Champion Axe.
I'm moving forward with the Fissure or Volcano w/Twister/Dire Wolf/BA merc Druid. I'll see about equipping a bow: the choices are Riphook w/Nef (push monsters back into Fissures, 30% FCR), GSA (the Holy Bolts off the FoH seem to heal allies), and a rare Amp Damage bow. I have a feeling he'll be good throughout Normal and NM--anybody have experience with the Fire/Summoner druid that can be applied to 1.07?
I don't think I've ever seen a 6os bow, and I've never socketed a plain bow. I've had 5os Crusader, Long War, Ashwood, and Reflex Bows. 6os Naga and 6os Champion Axe.
I'm moving forward with the Fissure or Volcano w/Twister/Dire Wolf/BA merc Druid. I'll see about equipping a bow: the choices are Riphook w/Nef (push monsters back into Fissures, 30% FCR), GSA (the Holy Bolts off the FoH seem to heal allies), and a rare Amp Damage bow. I have a feeling he'll be good throughout Normal and NM--anybody have experience with the Fire/Summoner druid that can be applied to 1.07?
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I'm jealous of all those beta Call to Arms and other sweet runewords I'll never be able to make unless I start HF rushing. So, I'm going to start HF rushing. I read the 1.09 HF rushing guide, what I'm wondering is if there are any key differences between HF rushing in 1.09 and 1.07? Any additional timesavers I can use, anything I should avoid? Anything I should know about Act 5, which the Classic rushing guide doesn't cover? Any tips would be appreciated.
Also, what method do you recommend for running several instances of d2?
I'm jealous of all those beta Call to Arms and other sweet runewords I'll never be able to make unless I start HF rushing. So, I'm going to start HF rushing. I read the 1.09 HF rushing guide, what I'm wondering is if there are any key differences between HF rushing in 1.09 and 1.07? Any additional timesavers I can use, anything I should avoid? Anything I should know about Act 5, which the Classic rushing guide doesn't cover? Any tips would be appreciated.
Also, what method do you recommend for running several instances of d2?
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1.07 is not really any different then 1.09 except teleporting bosses in 1.07. Act5 you can go right to the throne, but bring juvies, Baal REALLY hurts. One trick, bring a wand of lower resist to NM chaos sanctuary, with that you can lower the lighting res. of those tentacle/ghosty things and static them down fast.
1.07 is not really any different then 1.09 except teleporting bosses in 1.07. Act5 you can go right to the throne, but bring juvies, Baal REALLY hurts. One trick, bring a wand of lower resist to NM chaos sanctuary, with that you can lower the lighting res. of those tentacle/ghosty things and static them down fast.
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Thanks for the help Jaed, always appreciated.
I finished my first rush, took 2 hours 10 minutes from creation of characters to reaching the Pandemonium Fortress in Hell. Probably a pathetic time for a 1.07 rush, but I barely knew what I was doing so I think it's ok. Now to get 1.10 beta working.. Aren't there two 1.10 beta? Any chance of picking the wrong one and beating myself up after my Call to Arms sucks, or anything?
Thanks for the help Jaed, always appreciated.
I finished my first rush, took 2 hours 10 minutes from creation of characters to reaching the Pandemonium Fortress in Hell. Probably a pathetic time for a 1.07 rush, but I barely knew what I was doing so I think it's ok. Now to get 1.10 beta working.. Aren't there two 1.10 beta? Any chance of picking the wrong one and beating myself up after my Call to Arms sucks, or anything?
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Note that the Ilvl limits could also be 1 - 24, 25-39, 40+, can't remember if it ever changed. There are the limits imposed on the itemtype, the items themselves could also have a limit, and the lowest of both is used as maximum for that item.
Code:
ItemType 1–25 26–40 41+
Shield 3 3 4
Armor 3 4 6
Scepter 3 5 6
Wand 2 2 2
Staff 5 6 6
Bow 3 4 5
Axe 4 5 6
Club 3 4 6
Sword 3 4 5
Hammer 3 4 6
Knife 2 3 3
Spear 3 4 4
Polearm 3 4 4
Crossbow 3 4 6
Mace 3 4 6
Helm 2 2 3
Claw 2 3 3
Orb 0 0 0
Voodoo Heads 0 0 0
Auric Shields 3 4 4
Primal Helm 2 3 3
Pelt 2 3 3
Circlet 1 1 1
Amazon Bow 3 4 5
Amazon Spear 3 4 4
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Found another rare jewel from nm lk, no screenie or readouts on this computer.
-15% req
+3 dex
+8 str
(this is from memory, the dex and str might have be the other way around.)
I think it's a decent jewel, alot better than my first rare j00l :grin:
Found another rare jewel from nm lk, no screenie or readouts on this computer.
-15% req
+3 dex
+8 str
(this is from memory, the dex and str might have be the other way around.)
I think it's a decent jewel, alot better than my first rare j00l :grin:
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HF rushing is slowly starting to come along, which means I have to start looking for a good candidate for a 1.10s CtA. War Scepter with (primarily) Holy Shield and Redemption seems like the most popular choice, no?
Where would I go about finding something like this? Just have to find a rack and start running, or is there something more convenient?
Also, what's with the inactivity guys? Have you, like me, temporarily left 1.07 for other versions?
HF rushing is slowly starting to come along, which means I have to start looking for a good candidate for a 1.10s CtA. War Scepter with (primarily) Holy Shield and Redemption seems like the most popular choice, no?
Where would I go about finding something like this? Just have to find a rack and start running, or is there something more convenient?
Also, what's with the inactivity guys? Have you, like me, temporarily left 1.07 for other versions?
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IMO finding a stable rack would be your best bet. This way you can also rack a wepon for Passion (+3 Zeal) or Holy Thunder (+3 Holy Shock), for example. Not sure how tiers work in 1.07, so I don't know which Act would be best to rack run a War Scepter with the type of mods you want...
Oh, and I've only been absent because me laptop was broken twice the last 8 weeks and did only work for about 1 week inbetween...but now I'm back (although with less 1.07 than before probably...)
HF rushing is slowly starting to come along, which means I have to start looking for a good candidate for a 1.10s CtA. War Scepter with (primarily) Holy Shield and Redemption seems like the most popular choice, no?
Where would I go about finding something like this? Just have to find a rack and start running, or is there something more convenient?
Also, what's with the inactivity guys? Have you, like me, temporarily left 1.07 for other versions?
IMO finding a stable rack would be your best bet. This way you can also rack a wepon for Passion (+3 Zeal) or Holy Thunder (+3 Holy Shock), for example. Not sure how tiers work in 1.07, so I don't know which Act would be best to rack run a War Scepter with the type of mods you want...
Oh, and I've only been absent because me laptop was broken twice the last 8 weeks and did only work for about 1 week inbetween...but now I'm back (although with less 1.07 than before probably...)
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Looks like all the .07ers are on vacation..
I've been hoarding some nice shiny blue items, and saved up a few socket quests. Any advice on which ones to send to larzuk? The +71 pally shield and necro circlet are probably at the top of my list.
ARMOR
Ancient Armor of Amicae
Defense: 220
Damage Reduced by 15
Prefix 1028 Ancient Armor of the Squid
Defense: 218
+66 to Life
Cold Resist +25%
Prefix 1047 Full Plate Mail of Negation
Defense: 159
Magic Damage Reduced by 6
Fire Resist +26%
Prefix 823 Full Plate Mail of Amicae
Defense: 272
+68% Enhanced Defense
Damage Reduced by 14
Prefix 825 Light Plate of Amicae
Defense: 244
+126% Enhanced Defense
Damage Reduced by 15
Prefix 825 Light Plate of the Whale
Defense: 248
+100 to Life
+130% Enhanced Defense
Prefix 874 Gothic Shield of Amicae
Defense: 34
Chance to Block: 36%
Damage Reduced by 14
7% Damage Taken Goes to Mana
SORCERESS
Prefix 1125 Cloudy Sphere
+27 to Life
+1 to Blaze (Sorceress Only)
+1 to Teleport (Sorceress Only)
+3 to Lightning Skills (Sorceress Only)
Prefix 1125 Crystalline Globe of Nova
+25 to Life
+1 to Blizzard (Sorceress Only)
+1 to Thunder Storm (Sorceress Only)
+3 to Lightning Skills (Sorceress Only)
12% Chance to cast Level 4 Nova on striking
Prefix 1274 War Staff of Thunder
Two-Hand Damage: 12 to 28
Adds 1-29 lightning damage
494% Damage to Undead <------------- (+6 Elds = 944% Dmg to Undead??, req lvl 18)
+442 to Attack Rating agains
NECROMANCER
Prefix 1140 Mummified Trophy of Light
Defense: 45
Chance to Block: 23%
Adds 25-50 poison damage over 4 seconds
+1 to Light Radius
+3 to Summoning Skills (Necromancer Only)
Prefix 1137 Circlet of Haste
Defense: 26
20% Faster Run/Walk
+3 to Poison and Bone Skills (Necromancer Only)
PALADIN
Prefix 1002 Akaran Targe
Defense: 54
Chance to Block: 30%
All Resistances +71
Prefix 1244 Akaran Rondache
Defense: 54
Chance to Block: 35%
All Resistances +45
+2 to Paladin Skill Levels
Replenish life doesn't do much does it?
Prefix 1182 Circlet of Revivification
Defense: 23
Replenish Life +12
+3 to Trap Skills (Assassin Only)
Looks like all the .07ers are on vacation..
I've been hoarding some nice shiny blue items, and saved up a few socket quests. Any advice on which ones to send to larzuk? The +71 pally shield and necro circlet are probably at the top of my list.
ARMOR
Ancient Armor of Amicae
Defense: 220
Damage Reduced by 15
Prefix 1028 Ancient Armor of the Squid
Defense: 218
+66 to Life
Cold Resist +25%
Prefix 1047 Full Plate Mail of Negation
Defense: 159
Magic Damage Reduced by 6
Fire Resist +26%
Prefix 823 Full Plate Mail of Amicae
Defense: 272
+68% Enhanced Defense
Damage Reduced by 14
Prefix 825 Light Plate of Amicae
Defense: 244
+126% Enhanced Defense
Damage Reduced by 15
Prefix 825 Light Plate of the Whale
Defense: 248
+100 to Life
+130% Enhanced Defense
Prefix 874 Gothic Shield of Amicae
Defense: 34
Chance to Block: 36%
Damage Reduced by 14
7% Damage Taken Goes to Mana
SORCERESS
Prefix 1125 Cloudy Sphere
+27 to Life
+1 to Blaze (Sorceress Only)
+1 to Teleport (Sorceress Only)
+3 to Lightning Skills (Sorceress Only)
Prefix 1125 Crystalline Globe of Nova
+25 to Life
+1 to Blizzard (Sorceress Only)
+1 to Thunder Storm (Sorceress Only)
+3 to Lightning Skills (Sorceress Only)
12% Chance to cast Level 4 Nova on striking
Prefix 1274 War Staff of Thunder
Two-Hand Damage: 12 to 28
Adds 1-29 lightning damage
494% Damage to Undead <------------- (+6 Elds = 944% Dmg to Undead??, req lvl 18)
+442 to Attack Rating agains
NECROMANCER
Prefix 1140 Mummified Trophy of Light
Defense: 45
Chance to Block: 23%
Adds 25-50 poison damage over 4 seconds
+1 to Light Radius
+3 to Summoning Skills (Necromancer Only)
Prefix 1137 Circlet of Haste
Defense: 26
20% Faster Run/Walk
+3 to Poison and Bone Skills (Necromancer Only)
PALADIN
Prefix 1002 Akaran Targe
Defense: 54
Chance to Block: 30%
All Resistances +71
Prefix 1244 Akaran Rondache
Defense: 54
Chance to Block: 35%
All Resistances +45
+2 to Paladin Skill Levels
Replenish life doesn't do much does it?
Prefix 1182 Circlet of Revivification
Defense: 23
Replenish Life +12
+3 to Trap Skills (Assassin Only)
Disco-neck Ted
The Dark Library
Re: 1.07 News, Info and Gossip
As a rule of thumb, I wouldn't socket any armor that can be equalled or beaten by a "jeweller's" armor of the same type. For example, jeweller's full plate of the whale could have up to a hundred life and you could get the same amount of single element resistance by socketing a rune.
Also, no light plate since they can only get 3 sockets. If you know what character you plan to use the item on, you can consider Ancient armor, but I don't like it because of the drag on run speed and the 100 str requirement.
As for the paladin shields, they have some good mods, but the base item type has such low blocking (even factoring the bonus a pally gets) that you'd either burn a lot of dex or have to fill the holes with elds.
The sorc orbs are unsocketable, and according to RTB's post (thanks dude!) the necro head cannot be socketed either (I have not personally tested this). The staff will only get 4 sockets max since it is magical.
The necro circlet will only get one socket in 1.07. What would you put in there?
To sum up, I probably wouldn't socket any of them, but if you have Larzuk quests to spare, and you think it would be fun, then go nuts.
As a rule of thumb, I wouldn't socket any armor that can be equalled or beaten by a "jeweller's" armor of the same type. For example, jeweller's full plate of the whale could have up to a hundred life and you could get the same amount of single element resistance by socketing a rune.
Also, no light plate since they can only get 3 sockets. If you know what character you plan to use the item on, you can consider Ancient armor, but I don't like it because of the drag on run speed and the 100 str requirement.
As for the paladin shields, they have some good mods, but the base item type has such low blocking (even factoring the bonus a pally gets) that you'd either burn a lot of dex or have to fill the holes with elds.
The sorc orbs are unsocketable, and according to RTB's post (thanks dude!) the necro head cannot be socketed either (I have not personally tested this). The staff will only get 4 sockets max since it is magical.
The necro circlet will only get one socket in 1.07. What would you put in there?
To sum up, I probably wouldn't socket any of them, but if you have Larzuk quests to spare, and you think it would be fun, then go nuts.
