Evee Time (Self-found Amazon)

hairsuit · Nov 12, 2021

Welcome to Evee Time!

The purpose of this thread is to document the progress and highlights of my self-found playthrough of my Amazon. I will also use this to post questions and have discussions about the Amazon class.

The endgame build I am working towards is the LF Javazon. Though my plan is to take my time and have fun so these other builds are also on the docket:

Gunslinger
FishyZon
Tankyzon
Jabizon (For soloing Ubers with Jab + Crushing Blow and Open Wounds)

Currently Evee is level 48 and just finishing NM Act 1 and I am leveling at players 3 difficulty (May change when I hit Hell). The following spoiler shows Evee in her current state (Stats, Skills, Gear):

Name: Evee
Class: Amazon
Experience: 42813155
Level: 48

Naked/Gear
Strength: 60/65
Dexterity: 59/75
Vitality: 141/141
Energy: 55/55
HP: 527/624
Mana: 145/145
Stamina: 252/267
Defense: 14/178
AR: 265/508

Fire: 148/108/48
Cold: 93/53/-7
Lightning: 109/69/9
Poison: 114/74/14

MF: 23 Block: 23
GF: 63 FR/W: 65
FHR: 25 IAS: 10
FCR: 25

Magic Arrow: 0/0
Fire Arrow: 0/0
Cold Arrow: 0/0
Multiple Shot: 0/0
Exploding Arrow: 0/0
Ice Arrow: 0/0
Guided Arrow: 0/0
Strafe: 0/0
Immolation Arrow: 0/0
Freezing Arrow: 0/0

Inner Sight: 0/0
Critical Strike: 1/1
Dodge: 0/0
Slow Missiles: 0/0
Avoid: 0/0
Penetrate: 1/1
Decoy: 0/0
Evade: 0/0
Valkyrie: 0/0
Pierce: 2/2

Jab: 1/1
Power Strike: 12/12
Poison Javelin: 1/1
Impale: 0/0
Lightning Bolt: 1/1
Charged Strike: 13/13
Plague Javelin: 1/1
Fend: 0/0
Lightning Strike: 0/0
Lightning Fury: 16/16

Gemmed Helm
Helm
Defense: 17
Durability: 24 of 24
Required Level: 21
Required Strength: 26
Fingerprint: 0x1e66de4
Item Level: 20
Version: Resurrected
Lightning Resist +30%
Fire Resist +30%
2 Sockets (2 used)
Socketed: Ral Rune
Socketed: Ort Rune

Cobalt Amulet of the Centaur
Amulet
Required Level: 13
Fingerprint: 0x91ceda1
Item Level: 28
Version: Resurrected
+36 to Life (Based on Character Level)
Cold Resist +25%

Stealth
Breast Plate
TalEth
Defense: 67
Durability: 50 of 50
Required Level: 17
Required Strength: 30
Fingerprint: 0x86b40959
Item Level: 20
Version: Resurrected
+25% Faster Run/Walk
+25% Faster Cast Rate
+25% Faster Hit Recovery
+6 to Dexterity
Regenerate Mana 15%
+15 Maximum Stamina
Poison Resist +30%
Magic Damage Reduced by 3
2 Sockets (2 used)
Socketed: Tal Rune
Socketed: Eth Rune

Garnet Ring of Protection
Ring
Required Level: 13
Fingerprint: 0xcc44d8c4
Item Level: 21
Version: Resurrected
Fire Resist +30%
Damage Reduced by 2

Nagelring
Ring
Required Level: 7
Fingerprint: 0x6e45144d
Item Level: 11
Version: Resurrected
+63 to Attack Rating
Magic Damage Reduced by 3
Attacker Takes Damage of 3
23% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Garnet Plated Belt of Wealth
Plated Belt
Defense: 10
Durability: 24 of 24
Required Level: 13
Required Strength: 60
Fingerprint: 0xc1688e62
Item Level: 37
Version: Resurrected
Fire Resist +30%
63% Extra Gold from Monsters

Sander's Riprap
Heavy Boots
Defense: 5
Durability: 14 of 14
Required Level: 20
Required Strength: 18
Fingerprint: 0x2f7efaef
Item Level: 60
Version: Resurrected
+40% Faster Run/Walk
+100 to Attack Rating
+5 to Strength
+10 to Dexterity

Viper Clutches
Gauntlets
Defense: 17
Durability: 24 of 24
Required Level: 15
Required Strength: 60
Fingerprint: 0xc021c0a1
Item Level: 36
Version: Resurrected
+10% Increased Attack Speed
+11% Enhanced Defense
Poison Resist +26%
Half Freeze Duration
Poison Length Reduced by 25%

Azure Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 1
Fingerprint: 0x5e5a3d55
Item Level: 14
Version: Resurrected
Cold Resist +4%

Ocher Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 10
Fingerprint: 0xdc28e481
Item Level: 5
Version: Resurrected
Lightning Resist +7%

Tangerine Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 1
Fingerprint: 0x5ff0765e
Item Level: 5
Version: Resurrected
Lightning Resist +9%

Jagged Grand Charm of Life
Grand Charm
Required Level: 14
Fingerprint: 0x276debe1
Item Level: 39
Version: Resurrected
+1 to Maximum Damage
+19 to Life

Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 23
Fingerprint: 0xf5329056
Item Level: 38
Version: Resurrected
+22 to Life

Grand Charm of Life
Grand Charm
Required Level: 6
Fingerprint: 0x7629532a
Item Level: 17
Version: Resurrected
+13 to Life

Lapis Small Charm of Blight
Small Charm
Required Level: 10
Fingerprint: 0x6bac36c0
Item Level: 2
Version: Resurrected
Adds 6 Poison Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
Cold Resist +7%

Tangerine Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 1
Fingerprint: 0x3ad64ed3
Item Level: 27
Version: Resurrected
Lightning Resist +5%

Azure Small Charm of Flame
Small Charm
Required Level: 8
Fingerprint: 0x1840f31e
Item Level: 32
Version: Resurrected
Adds 1 - 2 Fire Damage
Cold Resist +4%

Small Charm of Life
Small Charm
Required Level: 14
Fingerprint: 0x228cc29e
Item Level: 38
Version: Resurrected
+7 to Life

Gemmed Superior Kite Shield
Superior Kite Shield
Defense: 20
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 33 of 33
Required Level: 12
Required Strength: 47
Fingerprint: 0x295e6a05
Item Level: 28
Version: Resurrected
+10% Enhanced Defense
All Resistances +33
Increase Maximum Durability 13%
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Diamond
Socketed: Diamond
Socketed: Diamond

Harpoonist's Javelin of Slaying
Javelin
Throw Damage: 6 - 21
One Hand Damage: 1 - 12
Quantity: 60
Required Level: 15
Fingerprint: 0xebf08bc5
Item Level: 40
Version: Resurrected
+1 to Javelin and Spear Skills (Amazon Only)
+7 to Maximum Damage

Horadric Cube
Fingerprint: 0x68596599
Item Level: 13
Version: Resurrected

Dense Javelin
Javelin
Throw Damage: 6 - 14
One Hand Damage: 1 - 5
Quantity: 177
Required Level: 30
Fingerprint: 0xcedb0766
Item Level: 41
Version: Resurrected
Increased Stack Size

Ancients' Pledge
Superior Large Shield
RalOrtTal
Defense: 24
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 27 of 27
Required Level: 21
Required Strength: 34
Fingerprint: 0xcdfc3970
Item Level: 20
Version: Resurrected
+65% Enhanced Defense
All Resistances +43
Lightning Resist +5%
Fire Resist +5%
Poison Resist +5%
10% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
Increase Maximum Durability 14%
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Ral Rune
Socketed: Ort Rune
Socketed: Tal Rune

Mercenary:

Name: Emilio
Race: Desert Mercenary
Type: Def-Normal
Experience: 12424270
Level: 48
Dead?: unknown

Naked/Gear
Strength: 125/125
Dexterity: 98/98
HP: 755/755
Defense: 538/670
AR: 898/964

Fire: 144/104/44
Cold: 94/54/-6
Lightning: 124/84/24
Poison: 120/80/20

Gemmed Superior Splint Mail
Superior Splint Mail
Defense: 110
Durability: 34 of 34
Required Level: 21
Required Strength: 51
Fingerprint: 0x8afd6f1c
Item Level: 20
Version: Resurrected
+15% Enhanced Defense
Lightning Resist +30%
Fire Resist +30%
Increase Maximum Durability 14%
2 Sockets (2 used)
Socketed: Ral Rune
Socketed: Ort Rune

Stone Veil
Helm
Defense: 22
Durability: 18 of 24
Required Level: 13
Required Strength: 26
Fingerprint: 0xa1f3b6c8
Item Level: 29
Version: Resurrected
+10% Faster Hit Recovery
+15 to Attack Rating
+20% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +20%
Poison Resist +26%
+1 to Light Radius

Malice
Superior Spetum
IthElEth
Two Hand Damage: 21 - 33
Durability: 28 of 28
Required Level: 15
Required Strength: 54
Required Dexterity: 35
Fingerprint: 0x445fc13
Item Level: 20
Version: Resurrected
46% Enhanced Damage
-25% Target Defense
+51 to Attack Rating
100% Chance of Open Wounds
Prevent Monster Heal
--100 to Monster Defense Per Hit
Replenish Life +-5
+0 to Light Radius
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Ith Rune
Socketed: El Rune
Socketed: Eth Rune

Finally I want to share a fail. I found a Superior Pike with 11% ED and jumped into trying to make it into an Insight ... well you all know how that goes

snickersnack · Nov 12, 2021

Maybe I'm missing something obvious, but what is a TF javazon? I can't think of any skill or item by that name, and the googles did nothing.

hairsuit · Nov 12, 2021

Ha. My bad. I had Thunderfury on the brain

I mean Lightning Fury Amazon. I have updated the post.

snickersnack · Nov 12, 2021

@hairsuit Okay, now that makes sense.

I'm not a huge zon* player (sins and barbs are my jam), but I'll keep an eye on this thread. It should be interesting!

* If blizz decides to fix NHAM, a fendzon is next on my list, though.

Zyr · Nov 12, 2021

As a Javazon junkie, I'll be following your progress with great interest.

hairsuit said:
Finally I want to share a fail. I found a Superior Pike with 11% ED and jumped into trying to make it into an Insight ...

At least you spelled it correctly!

Some of my other fails include attempting Lore in a Mechanic's helm and attempting Strength in Wirt's leg.

snickersnack said:
* If blizz decides to fix NHAM, a fendzon is next on my list, though.

Actually, I'm a Fending Javazon junkie...

hairsuit · Nov 13, 2021

@Zyr makes me feel better I am not the only one

. I'll look into a Fendazon, seems like it could be fun. It's been mentioned a couple of times.

hairsuit · Nov 13, 2021

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good place to get an insight base in NM before cows? I wonder if waiting for Hell Pit runs would be better so I could get an elite base? Any suggestions here?

Arjan · Nov 13, 2021

I found plenty of bases on my Baal runs with my LF zon. My merc is on his 2nd insight now, made the first one in a normal base so I got it as early as possible. Now I have midtier base and am working on getting to hell with her. Res is somewhat of an issue so I decided to park her at NM Baal for now to find some better gear (finally found a raven frost ring yesterday so we’re getting there). Res is still a thing but as soon as one of my other characters hits a good spot to MF the hell out she’ll be going to hell to look for a 4so monarch shield and then she’ll do countess and Andy runs for quite some time I think.

For the record: I played NM on P8 for most of the time. The zon can handle that pretty easy. If you don’t put points in Valk I would really invest in a Peace armor. If you put points in it too, until you get to lvl 15 at least. It makes it easier to focus your skill points on LF and synergies IMO.

hairsuit · Nov 13, 2021

My merc is on his 2nd insight now, made the first one in a normal base so I got it as early as possible.

Ya that is what I was thinking. Since the runes are pretty easy to come by just get it going asap..

Res is somewhat of an issue so I decided to park her at NM Baal for now to find some better gear

I am a little worried about hell due to lightning immunities. I did not think about that side of it. I may do some NM farming of Baal, Meph, Andy, Cows etc...

For the record: I played NM on P8 for most of the time. The zon can handle that pretty easy.

Wow! I am doing P3 and since I have gotten 20 into LF she just obliterates everything. I may try and ratchet up the difficulty more to keep it interesting.

If you don’t put points in Valk I would really invest in a Peace armor. If you put points in it too, until you get to lvl 15 at least. It makes it easier to focus your skill points on LF and synergies IMO.

That is great advice. In regards to Stealth vs Peace. Do you think it is worth points in Valk to keep the FRW? I feel the +skills Peace gives is not really necessary seeing my DPS currently.

hairsuit · Nov 13, 2021

Quick progress update:

I have made it to level 51 and am about 1/4 through Act 2 NM. I had a couple good drops. Not only for my grail, but for me and my merc. I got a Skystrike, which could be good if I try out a hybrid build. though by that time I may just be able to make a better runeword (Maybe!?). Emilio got a Skin of the Flayed One. This will help keep him alive when combined with a insight for when I up the players count again. I have been wondering if crafting a blood helm would be worth it at this level. I am thinking probably.

Arjan · Nov 13, 2021

hairsuit said:
Ya that is what I was thinking. Since the runes are pretty easy to come by just get it going asap..

I am a little worried about hell due to lightning immunities. I did not think about that side of it. I may do some NM farming of Baal, Meph, Andy, Cows etc...

Wow! I am doing P3 and since I have gotten 20 into LF she just obliterates everything. I may try and ratchet up the difficulty more to keep it interesting.

That is great advice. In regards to Stealth vs Peace. Do you think it is worth points in Valk to keep the FRW? I feel the +skills Peace gives is not really necessary seeing my DPS currently.

For the LI late in act V NM (those blasted lightning throwing bastards) I have a wand with lower resist on switch. That helps brake the immu but it’s a bother to be honoust. The valk and merc kill them pretty quick in NM on P1 when doing Baal runs. Hell is a completely different story. In act I you get so many LI that you need that wand on almost all the time. It’s slow going especially if your own resist isn’t really that good. My gear is coming together, it was well below par when I entered hell so that might have lowered my changes a lot too.

I didn’t really mis the FRW much and then I found natalya’s boots and so I didn’t really bother with the FRW. I liked the lvl 15 Valk a lot all through NM she tanked and I killed the screen in a heartbeat. It was easy going. Not sure if you use CS too? That’s a must have for boss killing (and they are synergies to each other). I gave my merc an iceblink (I think) and am thinking to up it. I like the fact he’s freezing the LI I let him take on… frozen enemies can’t hit you

hairsuit · Nov 14, 2021

I have a wand with lower resist on switch

Ya I have not been able to get one yet, but I have just been checking the shop when in town. Good to know it works. Ill need to spend some time shopping soon.

Before Hell I plan on farming NM Meph, Baal and Cows to gear up a bit. I guess it is all part of the fun

I didn’t really mis the FRW much and then I found natalya’s boots and so I didn’t really bother with the FRW. I liked the lvl 15 Valk a lot all through NM she tanked and I killed the screen in a heartbeat

I have Sander's Riprap which has 40% FRW so I think I am gonna go the Valk and Peace route. From what I have read if you have a point in Valk it stays when procced from the Peace armor.

Not sure if you use CS too? That’s a must have for boss killing

I have about 15 into CS. Gonna stop now and make my way down to Valk.

I gave my merc an iceblink (I think) and am thinking to up it. I like the fact he’s freezing the LI I let him take on… frozen enemies can’t hit you

Good point! Ill keep this in mind.

Arjan · Nov 14, 2021

hairsuit said:
Ya I have not been able to get one yet, but I have just been checking the shop when in town. Good to know it works. Ill need to spend some time shopping soon.

Before Hell I plan on farming NM Meph, Baal and Cows to gear up a bit. I guess it is all part of the fun

I have Sander's Riprap which has 40% FRW so I think I am gonna go the Valk and Peace route. From what I have read if you have a point in Valk it stays when procced from the Peace armor.

I have about 15 into CS. Gonna stop now and make my way down to Valk.

Good point! Ill keep this in mind.

Yeah the wand works, not on all monsters I think but in NM on your way to Baal it breaks all immunes, the guardian in wave 2 in the throneroom sometimes is LI so that helps a lot
In Hell you get so many LI I just didn’t bother anymore and just ran if I could throwing javs to kill the rest and then wait for the merc and valk to kill the LI. I need to find a way to help out more… maybe a runeword could help with that

One hard point in Valk makes sure she stays until she is procced again most of the time. In throneroom wave 3 mine tends to die about half of the time but that’s about it. She really is strong and a great tank. A little slow so I recast her sometimes just because I get impatient.

Another great thing about frozen enemies: the scarabs don’t release their lightening much and the Stygian dolls don’t explode and sent their darts everywhere. If I didn’t kill everything in one throw most of the time I would try it on myself…

hairsuit · Nov 14, 2021

A little slow so I recast her sometimes just because I get impatient.

I have to say the one quality of life improvement I would love to see is better merc/npc pathfinding.

Another great thing about frozen enemies: the scarabs don’t release their lightening much and the Stygian dolls don’t explode and sent their darts everywhere

Sweet!

Thanks for the insights. I am learning a lot

hairsuit · Nov 14, 2021

Progress Update:

Just finished Act 2 and am at level 54.

For skills I started going down towards Valkyrie. I am thinking I will go with a hybrid build (Gunslinger or FishyZon) in Hell to deal with immunities at first and this should help keep my spacing. I am leaning towards a Gunslinger, but I need to think on it a bit more. I will stay in NM to farm Meph, Baal, Cows for a bit so I got some time

Not too much exciting gear. I got a couple of Javelin upgrades, but they are just increased quantity and/or better stats, so they are not worth pics. I did get a Venom Ward off of Durial, so that is something towards the grail.

hairsuit · Nov 23, 2021

Progress Update:

Evee is level 63 and just finished Act 3 NM. I have taken a break from leveling and have been doing NM Meph runs. I am on the lookout for either the Buriza-do Kyanon so I can look into more of a bowazon build for hell or a Titan's Revenge (Among other things like a Razortail).

I have a really good map so I am taking advantage. On players 1 with a tele staff I can get to Meph with 3 - 4 teleports along with minimal running in between. Between charged strike, my merc and valk we are doing ~1 min runs (I should time one or maybe get a run tracker. Anyone know a good one for D2R?).

Found a bunch of items, but I will just highlight some of the more interesting finds starting with the gear upgrades for Evee and the Emilio: