Guardian #26 - Albatrix - The Stone Cold Killer

[Kitteh]

Guardian Albatrix is guardian #26.

The video includes the usual quest moments plus some fails, including losing track of Radament because I was watching something at the same time - had a bit of a Path of Exile Sirus fight moment there. I abandoned Ancients twice, the second time (shown in video) because I trapped myself with Korlic - oops! The third attempt was actually incredibly easy.

Also scattered throughout the video are some beautiful clips of frozen orbs spiralling all over the screen, which happened regularly as both my merc and I had Voice of Reason. Speaking of which, I opted for a barbarian mercenary for a change. I also used some questionable gear, partly just to use items I never use and also laziness to open GoMule...

The initial intention was a holy freeze zealot with significant cold based CtC skills going off; frozen orb and ice blast from Voice of Reason, blizzard from Snowclash, frost novas from rares. Unfortunately, the latter two didn't trigger enough to add to the overall aesthetic so I ditched them. It was a fun Guardian, but naturally every boss monster I came across was CI!

We hit level 83 on killing Baal, which was satisfying

I'm trying to decide between finishing my meleemancer (in Hell), my Aldur's fire druid (in nightmare) or starting an elemental summon necromancer.

Spoiler: Stats (No BO)

Name: Albatrix
Class: Paladin
Experience: 885208264
Level: 83

Naked/Gear
Strength: 89/114
Dexterity: 88/151
Vitality: 317/342
Energy: 16/21
HP: 1155/1524
Mana: 139/214
Stamina: 463/463
Defense: 22/1672
AR: 425/29589

Fire: 208/168/108
Cold: 197/157/97
Lightning: 190/150/90
Poison: 176/136/76

MF: 0 Block: 67
GF: 226
FR/W: 30
FHR: 50
IAS: 80
FCR: 0

Spoiler: Skills

Sacrifice: 7/13
Smite: 1/7
Holy Bolt: 1/7
Zeal: 20/26
Charge: 1/7
Vengeance: 0/0
Blessed Hammer: 1/7
Conversion: 0/0
Holy Shield: 1/7
Fist of the Heavens: 0/0

Might: 1/8
Holy Fire: 1/8
Thorns: 0/0
Blessed Aim: 0/0
Concentration: 0/0
Holy Freeze: 20/27
Holy Shock: 0/0
Sanctuary: 0/0
Fanaticism: 0/0
Conviction: 0/0

Prayer: 0/0
Resist Fire: 0/0
Defiance: 0/0
Resist Cold: 20/24
Cleansing: 0/0
Resist Lightning: 0/0
Vigor: 0/0
Meditation: 0/0
Redemption: 0/0
Salvation: 20/24

Spoiler: Equipment

Viper Knot
Ring
Required Level: 35
Fingerprint: 0x16d7d0dd
Item Level: 74
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 4 Frost Nova when struck
+50 to Attack Rating
+3 to Dexterity
Cold Resist +17%
Lightning Resist +22%
Magic Damage Reduced by 1
Attacker Takes Damage of 3

Lava Gout
Battle Gauntlets
Defense: 136
Durability: 35 of 38
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 88
Fingerprint: 0xfcd444c2
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
2% Chance to cast level 10 Enchant on striking
+20% Increased Attack Speed
Adds 13 - 46 Fire Damage
+184% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +24%
Half Freeze Duration
+20 Maximum Durability

Raven Frost
Ring
Required Level: 45
Fingerprint: 0xcf4e35ba
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+236 to Attack Rating
Adds 15 - 45 Cold Damage Over 4 Secs (100 Frames)
+20 to Dexterity
+40 to Mana
Cold Absorb 20%
Cannot Be Frozen

Captain's Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x4dcc32f3
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Offensive Aura Skills (Paladin Only)
+30 to Life

Captain's Grand Charm of Greed
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x8bc59307
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Offensive Aura Skills (Paladin Only)
17% Extra Gold from Monsters

Cobalt Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0x8dcb5a80
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+18 to Life
Cold Resist +9%

Amber Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0xe0ecb8cb
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+36 to Life
Lightning Resist +26%

Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xd312c4bf
Item Level: 83
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+19 to Life

Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0x2bb2e141
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+19 to Life

Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xcba94da
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+20 to Life

Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0x60f33985
Item Level: 58
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery

Captain's Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0xdfd1a1f5
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Offensive Aura Skills (Paladin Only)
+39 to Life

Crown of Thieves
Grand Crown
Defense: 299
Durability: 49 of 50
Required Level: 49
Required Strength: 103
Fingerprint: 0xde77d38c
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+15% Increased Attack Speed
+87 to Attack Rating
12% Life stolen per hit
+163% Enhanced Defense
+25 to Dexterity
+50 to Life
+35 to Mana
Fire Resist +33%
84% Extra Gold from Monsters
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Argent Jewel of Fervor

Argent Jewel of Fervor
Jewel
Required Level: 36
Fingerprint: 0x3da2f1ad
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+15% Increased Attack Speed
+87 to Attack Rating

Garnet Large Charm of Vita
Large Charm
Required Level: 50
Fingerprint: 0x850a3db8
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+28 to Life
Fire Resist +12%

Cobalt Large Charm of Vita
Large Charm
Required Level: 66
Fingerprint: 0x6f5b10b2
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+31 to Life
Cold Resist +11%

Mara's Kaleidoscope
Amulet
Required Level: 67
Fingerprint: 0x451987a4
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
All Stats +5
All Resistances +24

Death Nails
Chain Boots
Defense: 9
Durability: 15 of 16
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 30
Fingerprint: 0x6855482
Item Level: 82
Version: Expansion 1.10+
10% Chance to cast level 3 Charged Bolt when struck
+30% Faster Run/Walk
Lightning Resist +16%
Fire Resist +13%
Poison Resist +39%

Iron Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 31
Fingerprint: 0x3a16a682
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
+20 to Attack Rating

Steel Large Charm of Vita
Large Charm
Required Level: 50
Fingerprint: 0x645a1e2b
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+66 to Attack Rating
+27 to Life

Steel Grand Charm of Balance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 41
Fingerprint: 0xc3358f4f
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+12% Faster Hit Recovery
+127 to Attack Rating

Emerald Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xba599f43
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+19 to Life
Poison Resist +11%

Azure Large Charm of Balance
Large Charm
Required Level: 14
Fingerprint: 0x9a4c32de
Item Level: 50
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+8% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resist +4%

Iron Large Charm of Vita
Large Charm
Required Level: 66
Fingerprint: 0x6763fdf2
Item Level: 82
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+33 to Attack Rating
+33 to Life

Treachery
Scarab Husk
ShaelThulLem
Defense: 471
Durability: 24 of 28
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 95
Fingerprint: 0x53b811a
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 15 Fade when struck
25% Chance to cast level 15 Venom on striking
+2 to Assassin Skill Levels
+45% Increased Attack Speed
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resist +30%
50% Extra Gold from Monsters
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Shael Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Socketed: Lem Rune

Shael Rune
Required Level: 29
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +20% Increased Attack Speed
Armor: +20% Faster Hit Recovery
Shields: +20% Faster Block Rate

Thul Rune
Required Level: 23
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 3 - 14 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
Armor: Cold Resist +30%
Shields: Cold Resist +35%

Lem Rune
Required Level: 43
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 75% Extra Gold from Monsters
Armor: 50% Extra Gold from Monsters
Shields: 50% Extra Gold from Monsters

Horadric Cube
Fingerprint: 0xa65c0721
Item Level: 13
Version: Expansion 1.10+

String of Ears
Demonhide Sash
Defense: 103
Durability: 19 of 22
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 20
Fingerprint: 0x49a1dd11
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
8% Life stolen per hit
+152% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
Damage Reduced by 14%
Magic Damage Reduced by 14
+10 Maximum Durability

Call to Arms
Double Axe
AmnRalMalIstOhm
One Hand Damage: 27 - 74
Durability: 12 of 13
Required Level: 57
Required Strength: 33
Fingerprint: 0x66fa77b9
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+40% Increased Attack Speed
290% Enhanced Damage
Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
7% Life stolen per hit
Prevent Monster Heal
+6 to Battle Command
+5 to Battle Orders
+4 to Battle Cry
Replenish Life +12
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Ethereal
5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Amn Rune
Socketed: Ral Rune
Socketed: Mal Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Ohm Rune

Amn Rune
Required Level: 25
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 7% Life stolen per hit
Armor: Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Shields: Attacker Takes Damage of 14

Ral Rune
Required Level: 19
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
Armor: Fire Resist +30%
Shields: Fire Resist +35%

Mal Rune
Required Level: 49
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Prevent Monster Heal
Armor: Magic Damage Reduced by 7
Shields: Magic Damage Reduced by 7

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

Ohm Rune
Required Level: 57
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Enhanced Maximum Damage
Armor: +5% to Maximum Cold Resist
Shields: +5% to Maximum Cold Resist

Spirit
Superior Akaran Targe
TalThulOrtAmn
Defense: 141
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 20 of 20
Required Level: 26
Required Strength: 44
Fingerprint: 0x7064925
Item Level: 62
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+34% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+12% Enhanced Defense
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+22 to Vitality
+89 to Mana
Cold Resist +35%
All Resistances +27
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
+4 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Tal Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Socketed: Ort Rune
Socketed: Amn Rune

Tal Rune
Required Level: 17
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 75 Poison Damage Over 5 Secs (125 Frames)
Armor: Poison Resist +30%
Shields: Poison Resist +35%

Thul Rune
Required Level: 23
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 3 - 14 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
Armor: Cold Resist +30%
Shields: Cold Resist +35%

Ort Rune
Required Level: 21
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 50 Lightning Damage
Armor: Lightning Resist +30%
Shields: Lightning Resist +35%

Amn Rune
Required Level: 25
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 7% Life stolen per hit
Armor: Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Shields: Attacker Takes Damage of 14

Voice of Reason
Phase Blade
LemKoElEld
One Hand Damage: 31 - 35
Indestructible
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 25
Required Dexterity: 136
Fingerprint: 0xdbf2c2fd
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
15% Chance to cast level 13 Frozen Orb on striking
18% Chance to cast level 20 Ice Blast on striking
+50 to Attack Rating
+342% Damage to Demons
+369% Damage to Undead
+50 to Attack Rating against Undead
Adds 100 - 220 Cold Damage Over 5 Secs (128 Frames)
-24% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+10 to Dexterity
Cannot Be Frozen
75% Extra Gold from Monsters
+1 to Light Radius
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Lem Rune
Socketed: Ko Rune
Socketed: El Rune
Socketed: Eld Rune

Lem Rune
Required Level: 43
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 75% Extra Gold from Monsters
Armor: 50% Extra Gold from Monsters
Shields: 50% Extra Gold from Monsters

Ko Rune
Required Level: 39
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +10 to Dexterity
Armor: +10 to Dexterity
Shields: +10 to Dexterity

El Rune
Required Level: 11
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +50 to Attack Rating
+1 to Light Radius
Armor: +15 Defense
+1 to Light Radius
Shields: +15 Defense
+1 to Light Radius

Eld Rune
Required Level: 11
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +75% Damage to Undead
+50 to Attack Rating against Undead
Armor: 15% Slower Stamina Drain
Shields: 7% Increased Chance of Blocking

Herald of Zakarum
Gilded Shield
Defense: 476
Chance to Block: 52
Durability: 43 of 50
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 89
Fingerprint: 0xd6e0f4c
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
+2 to Paladin Skill Levels
+30% Faster Block Rate
30% Increased Chance of Blocking
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
+182% Enhanced Defense
+20 to Strength
+20 to Vitality
All Resistances +72
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Um Rune

Um Rune
Required Level: 47
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 25% Chance of Open Wounds
Armor: Cold Resist +15%
Lightning Resist +15%
Fire Resist +15%
Poison Resist +15%
Shields: Cold Resist +22%
Lightning Resist +22%
Fire Resist +22%
Poison Resist +22%

Spoiler: Mercenary

Mercenary:

Name: Bohdan
Race: Barbarian
Type: 1hs-Normal
Experience: 66989406
Level: 82
Dead?: false

Naked/Gear
Strength: 203/203
Dexterity: 131/166
HP: 1512/1562
Defense: 1382/1779
AR: 2151/2201

Fire: 183/143/83
Cold: 180/140/80
Lightning: 150/110/50
Poison: 150/110/50

Treachery
Light Plate
ShaelThulLem
Defense: 94
Durability: 60 of 60
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 41
Fingerprint: 0xee36c417
Item Level: 59
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 15 Fade when struck
25% Chance to cast level 15 Venom on striking
+2 to Assassin Skill Levels
+45% Increased Attack Speed
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resist +30%
50% Extra Gold from Monsters
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Shael Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Socketed: Lem Rune

Shael Rune
Required Level: 29
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +20% Increased Attack Speed
Armor: +20% Faster Hit Recovery
Shields: +20% Faster Block Rate

Thul Rune
Required Level: 23
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 3 - 14 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
Armor: Cold Resist +30%
Shields: Cold Resist +35%

Lem Rune
Required Level: 43
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 75% Extra Gold from Monsters
Armor: 50% Extra Gold from Monsters
Shields: 50% Extra Gold from Monsters


Crown of Thieves
Grand Crown
Defense: 303
Durability: 50 of 50
Required Level: 49
Required Strength: 103
Fingerprint: 0xaf8ed28f
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
12% Life stolen per hit
+166% Enhanced Defense
+25 to Dexterity
+50 to Life
+35 to Mana
Fire Resist +33%
92% Extra Gold from Monsters
1 Sockets (0 used)


Voice of Reason
Colossus Blade
LemKoElEld
One Hand Damage: 25 - 65
Two Hand Damage: 58 - 115
Durability: 27 of 50
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 189
Required Dexterity: 110
Fingerprint: 0x2713bcf4
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
15% Chance to cast level 13 Frozen Orb on striking
18% Chance to cast level 20 Ice Blast on striking
+50 to Attack Rating
+328% Damage to Demons
+370% Damage to Undead
+50 to Attack Rating against Undead
Adds 100 - 220 Cold Damage Over 7 Secs (182 Frames)
-24% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+10 to Dexterity
Cannot Be Frozen
75% Extra Gold from Monsters
+1 to Light Radius
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Lem Rune
Socketed: Ko Rune
Socketed: El Rune
Socketed: Eld Rune

Lem Rune
Required Level: 43
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 75% Extra Gold from Monsters
Armor: 50% Extra Gold from Monsters
Shields: 50% Extra Gold from Monsters

Ko Rune
Required Level: 39
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +10 to Dexterity
Armor: +10 to Dexterity
Shields: +10 to Dexterity

El Rune
Required Level: 11
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +50 to Attack Rating
+1 to Light Radius
Armor: +15 Defense
+1 to Light Radius
Shields: +15 Defense
+1 to Light Radius

Eld Rune
Required Level: 11
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +75% Damage to Undead
+50 to Attack Rating against Undead
Armor: 15% Slower Stamina Drain
Shields: 7% Increased Chance of Blocking

 

[DaveWThe2nd]

Nice job Kitteh. Why the UM in the HoZ? Personally, I'm slapping a PDiamond in there. But we ain't all rich bastards! lol JK! Any future plans for your Pally?

 

[Kitteh]

Nice job Kitteh. Why the UM in the HoZ? Personally, I'm slapping a PDiamond in there. But we ain't all rich bastards! lol JK! Any future plans for your Pally?

Heylo!

No future plans. I'm starting fresh with D2R

I went with 'Um' so that everybody using a perfect diamond knows that I'm better than they are

 

[DaveWThe2nd]

Lol!

 

[Crudesash]

Grats! I look forward to one day posting my first guardian

 

[Kitteh]

Grats! I look forward to one day posting my first guardian

You will

I'm currently writing a HC survival guide, as it happens

 

[Crudesash]

You will

I'm currently writing a HC survival guide, as it happens

Heck, I can write it for you:

Crudesash’s Exhaustive & Complete Hardcore Survival Guide, For The Specific Purposes Of Finishing The Game Diablo II, Being Popular Throughout The Commonwealth.

Step One: Do not die.
Step Two: Profit

Suitable for display at fine goods purveyors & apothecaries.

 

[Kitteh]

Heck, I can write it for you:

Crudesash’s Exhaustive & Complete Hardcore Survival Guide, For The Specific Purposes Of Finishing The Game Diablo II, Being Popular Throughout The Commonwealth.

Step One: Do not die.
Step Two: Profit

Suitable for display at fine goods purveyors & apothecaries.

That's the spirit