99 theorycrafting and stuff like that

Hmm, the more i think about it the more i'm getting into the idea of doing a bearsorc. Not sure if i already have all the runes ready to fully deck her out (let alone bases to put them in) or if i'll have to get into some LK/Trav running. Either way it'll take away most of my HR's.

But after hearing you guys out i still haven't got an answer to the most important question of any new character: What to name it? Haven't given it much thought yet, but so far i'm thinking MrsGrylls. Thoughts?
 
MrsGrylls has a nice ring to it. I'd probably go for the more ubernerd choice like "Callisto," from Greek mythology: a nymph of Artemis that was transformed into a bear. Or "Ungnyeo"--another woman transformed into a Bear, but from Korean mythology. Lame, I know.
 
@Cyrax : Susie after Nastassja Kinski's character in Hotel New Hampshire.

Corrupted said:
WW Barb @ Throne until 96/97 -> Include Baal until 98 -> Respec to Conc/Serk for Nihla. Barb is the easiest/safest char vs Nihla.
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I'm trying to level my PvP barb to about 95 running Baal Minions.

I feel my kill speed is a bit slow, what gear is recommended?

Currently using Enigma, 2x Grief, LoH, Gores, Highlord's, CoA Ber Ber, Ravenfrost, rare ring with mana leech.

Any suggestions? Or technique tips?
 
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maxicek said:
I'm trying to level my PvP barb to about 95 running Baal Minions.

I feel my kill speed is a bit slow, what gear is recommended?

Currently using Enigma, 2x Grief, LoH, Gores, Highlord's, CoA Ber Ber, Ravenfrost, rare ring with mana leech.

Any suggestions? Or technique tips?
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@Gripphon used this with good results, and posted some tips there also. I haven't personally ran Baal/Minions with any Barb though.
 
@maxicek
Replace Coa with Arreat's if you don't kill Baal, or Guilaume's if you do, because CoA is not exactly what you want. You are cursed all the time, so extra DR% will hardy mean much. Arreat is offering more damage and more survivability cause of extra resistances, damage, AR and lifeleech all in one package in comparison to CoA.

Try to max warcry for 5-6 sec stun effect for extra safety and just do this all over again. Don't kill Baal if you are rather fastish, or do if you are slowish.

 
Perfect, thanks Grip & Grape exactly what I was after.

After so many minion runs with a trapper, I was really missing a bit of stun for Lister, I forgot about War Cry.

Looks like another re-spec is required.
 
Don't forget 400 strength and 75 IAS Kiras/Treachery/Reapers merc. I really don't see the need for warcry if you are conscious about how/where you WW and utilize your merc vs Lister but I have less experience than Grip on that.
 
It does help against wave 1 to keep them from spreading around immediately, and Lister is mostly piece of cake, but warcry is here to deal with mana burn which can be nasty to deal with, and to ensure merc to have free hitting to trigger curse faster. I also use warcry on wave 3 to prevent them from moving around since I noticed they sometimes tend to scatter like a flies which warcry prevents most of the time. Other than that... I put points to warcry since I have nowhere else to put points into. Maybe berserk to help against physical immune Lister if player is killing Baal. Rest points invested are practically of no use (pumping shout, natural resistances and such).
 
Somehow i get the feeling we should rename this thread to '96 theorycrafting and stuff like that' as most people here only seem interested in getting upto 95-97 range. :D A shame cause we could use more lvl99 runners!
 
My Pit Javazon seems to have about the best possible WSK maps for Baal running, and she is 97 after MFO. Must resist the urge to go and try it out for real..
 
Cyrax said:
Somehow i get the feeling we should rename this thread to '96 theorycrafting and stuff like that' as most people here only seem interested in getting upto 95-97 range. :D A shame cause we could use more lvl99 runners!
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This is because lvl 98-99 is only done by hitting three very specific targets, and all that matters is speed, safety and players setting. Doing lvl 70-98 however, can be done in so many more ways, with so much wider variety in efficiency.

In any case, I have another hammerdin at 97, but being a family man now kinda cuts into those kinds of projects...
 
My barb is sitting at 98 1/3. Runs goes pretty smooth with guilaumes 2 griefs and stashed filled with 3/15-20/15-20 fine small charms of vita =)

I might continue with him, or baals with my eth tomby wolf=)
 
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heck nulio made it even in travincal 07, so i dont grasp why you would waste huge time in later patches
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Because of achievement. Doing it in 1.07 doesn't feel "right", some even call it a cheap shot at level 99. Even though Travincal is high time investing area for that, it is still not comparable to leveling to 99 in 1.13 because in 1.07 Travincal you farm like mad, while in 1.13 you barely farm at all (in comparison). It's like comparing normal or nightmare LK with hell LK.

Players who want level 99 char by any means necessary, they will do it in 1.07 cows (or is 1.09 or whatever version more OP for that <--- previous patch expert here), while most players go for 99 for achievement unlock, and only proper way to do it is in newer patches only. At least in my book, only those level 99 chars I recognize as real deal.
 
Marvel said:
My barb is sitting at 98 1/3. Runs goes pretty smooth with guilaumes 2 griefs and stashed filled with 3/15-20/15-20 fine small charms of vita =)

I might continue with him, or baals with my eth tomby wolf=)
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A unicorn sighting!?
We should catch up sometime. You still have an IRC client installed? Sent you a PM.
 
Wow, the legendary marvelous Marvel is here. Good to see you're still playing.

@helvete Despite many people disliking them i agree. I loved my hammerdin too.
 
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