Beast RW incoming...which base?

[Babyhell]

I am currently preparing my Wolfbarb journey. If I understand it well, he will only attack main hand, so Beast will be offhand.

What other builds take advantage of it? Necro/summoners is the first answer, I made a Faith in a non specialised bow that could be used by a druid, but for necro the offhand has some more interest than few levels of Faith maybe?

I guess the question is amongst War Axe and Berserker Axe. Do you see any other base of interest?

Maybe there are other barb builds that can take advantage of it, or maybe Avenger too?

 

[ziambe]

Beeeeear sorc!

Which goes without saying, if its just for buffing, go double axe.

 

[saracen85]

My vote goes to the Berserker Axe, mainly for versatility.

Plus, the stats savings is less noticeable once you equip enigma and/or use spirit monarch.

 

[WoRG]

I like zerker axe, for damage and range (3)...
If you want something a bit faster, and don't mind going down to range 2, War Spike or Caduceus...
You mentioned possible use on a pally, a Caduceus could have helpful staffmods (but would make repairs super expensive...speaking of repairs, worth noting that the caddy has 70 durability vs. 26 on the axes)

....but if you're only ever gonna use it as a buffstick, Double Axe

edit: If you wanted to go for uniqueness, I'm pretty sure I've NEVER seen anyone make Beast in a Ogre/Thunder Maul, LOL!!

WoRG

 

[Babyhell]

Beast in a Ogre/Thunder Maul

Titan Necromancer FTW!

 

[Babyhell]

Thanks for inputs. I will make my choice between Berzerker Axe and Caduceus (haven't thought about this base...)

 

[J-Dog]

Funny coincidence you happened to post this question because I've been debating if I should make Beast in BA or Caduceus for a summoner druid. He'd telestomp, transform into a bear and start mauling away. Crushing blow would be applied more often with Caduceus but BA has range.

Let us know which you chose!

 

[Babyhell]

So well I took a look at my stashes, and here are the candidates (plain caddies get 5os from Larzuk):

Four Caduceus with skillmod(s)... haven't kept any plain -_-

Caduceus
One Hand Damage: 37 - 43
Durability: 59 of 70
Required Level: 66
Required Strength: 97
Required Dexterity: 70
Fingerprint: 0xe75f3251
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+150% Damage to Undead
+2 to Meditation (Paladin Only)

Caduceus
One Hand Damage: 37 - 43
Durability: 40 of 70
Required Level: 66
Required Strength: 97
Required Dexterity: 70
Fingerprint: 0xaf6df7c1
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+150% Damage to Undead
+1 to Vengeance (Paladin Only)
5 Sockets (0 used)

Caduceus
One Hand Damage: 37 - 43
Durability: 47 of 70
Required Level: 66
Required Strength: 97
Required Dexterity: 70
Fingerprint: 0xfa7d0954
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+150% Damage to Undead
+2 to Fist of the Heavens (Paladin Only)
+1 to Conversion (Paladin Only)
+3 to Holy Freeze (Paladin Only)
5 Sockets (0 used)

Caduceus
One Hand Damage: 37 - 43
Durability: 41 of 70
Required Level: 66
Required Strength: 97
Required Dexterity: 70
Fingerprint: 0x1b4b63cc
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+150% Damage to Undead
+1 to Holy Shock (Paladin Only)
+2 to Conversion (Paladin Only)

5os Berserker Axe

Berserker Axe
One Hand Damage: 24 - 71
Durability: 25 of 26
Required Level: 64
Required Strength: 138
Required Dexterity: 59
Fingerprint: 0x63f02c57
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5 Sockets (0 used)

I will probably go on the Vengeance one...but maybe the Holy Freeze one can be nice enough?

 

[snickersnack]

Is this D2R? I have a plain 5os caddy that I don't need.

Edit: I see that the items you posted are LoD, but maybe the build is in D2R....

 

[Babyhell]

Is this D2R? I have a plain 5os caddy that I don't need.

Edit: I see that the items you posted are LoD, but maybe the build is in D2R....

The tool has to be kept in LOD, I plan to move some items in double (hence the craft of a DS Enigma to be able to move the AP one), characters, but not go all in.

Thanks for proposal!

 

[snickersnack]

The tool has to be kept in LOD, I plan to move some items in double (hence the craft of a DS Enigma to be able to move the AP one), characters, but not go all in.

Thanks for proposal!

Sure, no problem!

Maybe I'll find a Ber in D2R today and make my own Beast. =D

 

[Babyhell]

Funny coincidence you happened to post this question because I've been debating if I should make Beast in BA or Caduceus for a summoner druid. He'd telestomp, transform into a bear and start mauling away. Crushing blow would be applied more often with Caduceus but BA has range.

Let us know which you chose!

Well as stated by @saracen85, Enigma makes it easy to get enough Strength.

I'll keep the Caduceus idea for D2R, with anni and torch the required dexterity would be either free or not as costly.

On top of that, it will be available two levels earlier (base req 64 instead of 66), so my Werebarb will have some time as Bear before turning into Werewolf.

Berserker axe it will be!

Now I will check, but iirc ATMA bugging is still allowed for versions prior to D2R, so maybe an ethereal one could be used to lower the stats req a bit...

 

[WoRG]

If one is going to invoke the power of cheese, they should use the finest cheese available! Can I offer you a 1.07 5os eth Zerker?

I also have 5os eth superior ones, but will require a trade for those, as they are quite rare...

WoRG