Guardian Folcwald -- Frenzy Barb in Barb Brothers Tournament

[PhineasB]

I have some catching up to do on Mat/Pat and Guardian posts, so starting with this guy.

He was my entry in the epic-ly named Bulging Biceps Barbarian Brothers Bodacious Blowout tournament hosted by @OldSoldier linked here. It was a pretty relaxed tournament format without many restrictions other than class and merc. It was single pass, but I abandoned full clear in A3 Hell jungle areas, although he full-cleared most all else

He's the third Guardian in what I hope will be a Sept of HC tournament characters. The first two, the two survivors from the most recent Three Way Dance tournament, will be posted shortly.

As noted in my initial post in the tourney thread, he was Frenzy all the way, with hopes to get at least one nasty sword from chippie rerolls, and hoping for a second either from reroll or a nice drop. The plan worked well, with the barb brother getting Lawbringer for decrep and solid elemental damage to complete the package, and really nice other drops filling in the gaps.

Below are his stats and readouts for gear, as well as links to his progress updates in the tourney. The best find was a Vex in A5 NM, along with the end-game swords that were quite nice for untwinked single pass.

Updates
Normal A1 - early A5
through NM
part way through A2 Hell and completing A2 Hell
A3 Hell
A4 Hell through Crystalline Passage
To Guardian

Summary of Stats and Gear
Stats with gear: 185 Str; 153 Dext; 187 Vit; 10 Energy
Skills: Frenzy, BO maxed, Double Swing/Sword Mastery 11 each, Natural Resist 3

Gear (key stats noted):
- LoH
- Rare Plated Belt (24 FHR, life, 29 LR, 19 PR)
- Rare Boneweave Boots (30FRW, 39 CR, 13 FR)
- Treachery Mage Plate
- Darksight (socketed with pDiamond)
- Rare Amulet (+1 Barb life, mana, 39LR)
- Crafted Ring (AR, life leech, 10 strength, 19 life, 13 MF)
- Rare Ring (AR, 18 CR, 16 LR, 12 MF)
- Main: 2s Ferocious Balrog Blade (socketed with pAmmy and dual damage jewel/Vile Husk (socketed with pAmmy)
- Switch: Spirit/Demon Limb
- Charms: mix, with focus on AR/Resist/Vita/Sharps

Merc (A5):
- Guillame's Face
- Treachery Scarab Husk
- Lawbringer Balrog Blade

Spoiler: Guardian Stats

Name:       Folcwald
Class:      Barbarian
Experience: 1091153535
Level:      85

            Naked/Gear
Strength:   175/185
Dexterity:  148/153
Vitality:   187/187
Energy:     10/10
HP:         931/1108
Mana:       94/165
Stamina:    338/338
Defense:    37/760
AR:         725/1662

Fire:       144/104/44
Cold:       137/97/37
Lightning:  140/100/40
Poison:     147/107/47

MF:         40       Block:      20
GF:         50
FR/W:       30
FHR:        44
IAS:        65
FCR:        10

Bash: 1/2
Leap: 1/2
Double Swing: 11/12
Stun: 1/2
Double Throw: 1/2
Leap Attack: 0/0
Concentrate: 1/2
Frenzy: 20/21
Whirlwind: 0/0
Berserk: 1/2

Sword Mastery: 11/12
Axe Mastery: 0/0
Mace Mastery: 0/0
Pole Arm Mastery: 0/0
Throwing Mastery: 0/0
Spear Mastery: 0/0
Increased Stamina: 0/0
Iron Skin: 1/2
Increased Speed: 0/0
Natural Resistance: 3/4

Howl: 1/2
Find Potion: 1/2
Taunt: 1/2
Shout: 1/2
Find Item: 20/21
Battle Cry: 0/0
Battle Orders: 20/21
Grim Ward: 0/0
War Cry: 0/0
Battle Command: 0/0

Spoiler: Gear

Laying of Hands
Bramble Mitts
Defense: 82
Durability: 12 of 12
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0xfeedb751
Item Level: 60
Version: Expansion 1.10+
10% Chance to cast level 3 Holy Bolt on striking
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+350% Damage to Demons
+25 Defense
Fire Resist +50%


Skull Wing
Amulet
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0x8feacbd2
Item Level: 68
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Barbarian Skill Levels
+10% Faster Cast Rate
+53 to Life
Replenish Life +5
+69 to Mana
Lightning Resist +39%

Dread Lock
Plated Belt
Defense: 17
Durability: 24 of 24
Required Level: 14
Required Strength: 60
Fingerprint: 0xe1347e04
Item Level: 64
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+24% Faster Hit Recovery
+46% Enhanced Defense
+18 to Life
Replenish Life +3
Lightning Resist +29%
Poison Resist +19%

Skull Finger
Ring
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0x4f90575d
Item Level: 65
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+114 to Attack Rating
3% Life stolen per hit
+10 to Strength
+19 to Life
13% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Stone Master
Ring
Required Level: 16
Fingerprint: 0x475e0173
Item Level: 41
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+133 to Attack Rating
Cold Resist +18%
Lightning Resist +16%
Magic Damage Reduced by 1
12% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+3 to Light Radius

Grim Trample
Boneweave Boots
Defense: 118
Durability: 16 of 16
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 118
Fingerprint: 0x9fc8639b
Item Level: 77
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+30% Faster Run/Walk
+74% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +39%
Fire Resist +13%
Repairs 1 Durability in 33 Seconds

Treachery
Mage Plate
ShaelThulLem
Defense: 257
Durability: 60 of 60
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 55
Fingerprint: 0x9a2277b5
Item Level: 79
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

Folcwald's Darksight Helm
Basinet
Defense: 248
Durability: 30 of 30
Required Level: 38
Required Strength: 82
Fingerprint: 0x163b1ad7
Item Level: 59
Version: Expansion 1.10+
6% Chance to cast level 3 Dim Vision when struck
+100 to Attack Rating
5% Mana stolen per hit
+170 Defense (Based on Character Level)
Fire Resist +34%
Cannot Be Frozen
-4 to Light Radius
Level 5 Cloak of Shadows (30/30 Charges)
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Perfect Diamond

Spirit
Dimensional Blade
TalThulOrtAmn
One Hand Damage: 13 - 35
Durability: 20 of 20
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 85
Required Dexterity: 60
Fingerprint: 0x6c8c5f3b
Item Level: 61
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+25% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
Adds 1 - 50 Lightning Damage
Adds 3 - 14 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
Adds 75 Poison Damage Over 5 Secs (125 Frames)
7% Life stolen per hit
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+22 to Vitality
+93 to Mana
+6 Magic Absorb
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Tal Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Socketed: Ort Rune
Socketed: Amn Rune

Demon Limb
Tyrant Club
One Hand Damage: 92 - 168
Durability: 65 of 65
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 133
Fingerprint: 0x61c04527
Item Level: 77
Version: Expansion 1.10+
190% Enhanced Damage
+123% Damage to Demons
+150% Damage to Undead
Adds 222 - 333 Fire Damage
12% Life stolen per hit
Fire Resist +15%
Repairs 1 Durability in 20 Seconds
Level 23 Enchant (20/20 Charges)

Folcwald's The Vile Husk
Tusk Sword
One Hand Damage: 29 - 110
Two Hand Damage: 56 - 173
Durability: 50 of 50
Required Level: 44
Required Strength: 104
Required Dexterity: 71
Fingerprint: 0x4f62a0fb
Item Level: 64
Version: Expansion 1.10+
6% Chance to cast level 1 Amplify Damage on striking
199% Enhanced Damage
+150 to Attack Rating
+637% Damage to Undead (Based on Character Level)
+850 to Attack Rating against Undead (Based on Character Level)
Adds 250 Poison Damage Over 6 Secs (150 Frames)
Poison Resist +50%
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Perfect Amethyst

Folcwald's Ferocious Balrog Blade
Balrog Blade
One Hand Damage: 48 - 253
Two Hand Damage: 176 - 390
Durability: 50 of 50
Required Level: 53
Required Strength: 185
Required Dexterity: 87
Fingerprint: 0x548ebb9f
Item Level: 30
Version: Expansion 1.10+
220% Enhanced Damage
+13 to Maximum Damage
+150 to Attack Rating
2 Sockets (2 used)
Socketed: Realgar Jewel of Carnage
Socketed: Perfect Amethyst

Spoiler: Charms

Emerald Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 22
Fingerprint: 0x8d5fe202
Item Level: 82
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Poison Resist +28%

Russet Small Charm of Fortune
Small Charm
Required Level: 18
Fingerprint: 0xcdc1d56c
Item Level: 47
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Fire Resist +7%
3% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Shimmering Grand Charm of Life
Grand Charm
Required Level: 14
Fingerprint: 0xe620fe07
Item Level: 19
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+17 to Life
All Resistances +10

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xc5859c99
Item Level: 62
Version: Expansion 1.10+
6% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Sharp Large Charm
Large Charm
Required Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0xc97a2ec4
Item Level: 41
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+6 to Maximum Damage
+36 to Attack Rating

Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0x1edc8ef
Item Level: 83
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+20 to Life

Lizard's Small Charm of Storms
Small Charm
Required Level: 37
Fingerprint: 0x73d90b82
Item Level: 63
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 1 - 21 Lightning Damage
+2 to Mana

Sharp Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0x7b93cd50
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+7 to Maximum Damage
+68 to Attack Rating

Iron Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 23
Fingerprint: 0xc5484a5a
Item Level: 83
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+77 to Attack Rating

Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0x261912ae
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+20 to Life

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x4e2b74e4
Item Level: 63
Version: Expansion 1.10+
6% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Amber Small Charm of Dexterity
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0x1a18f1e9
Item Level: 55
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Dexterity
Lightning Resist +10%

Emerald Small Charm of Burning
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0xf94159a1
Item Level: 64
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 3 - 7 Fire Damage
Poison Resist +10%

Sharp Grand Charm of Dexterity
Grand Charm
Required Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0x56f87eeb
Item Level: 33
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+7 to Maximum Damage
+54 to Attack Rating
+3 to Dexterity

Ocher Small Charm of Sustenance
Small Charm
Required Level: 17
Fingerprint: 0x61ba9af9
Item Level: 49
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+11 to Life
Lightning Resist +6%

Fine Small Charm of Blight
Small Charm
Required Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0x25051b37
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Maximum Damage
+13 to Attack Rating
Adds 6 Poison Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)

Fine Large Charm of Sustenance
Large Charm
Required Level: 19
Fingerprint: 0x372cee91
Item Level: 79
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Maximum Damage
+17 to Attack Rating
+19 to Life

Sapphire Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0x77d43038
Item Level: 64
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Cold Resist +10%

Spoiler: Merc

Name:       Frisian
Race:       Barbarian
Type:       1hs-Normal
Experience: 74621586
Level:      85
Dead?:      false

            Naked/Gear
Strength:   209/224
Dexterity:  135/145
HP:         1647/1647
Defense:    1533/2187
AR:         2188/2188

Fire:       153/113/53
Cold:       183/143/83
Lightning:  153/113/53
Poison:    153/113/53

Guillaume's Face
Winged Helm
Defense: 217
Durability: 23 of 40
Required Level: 34
Required Strength: 115
Fingerprint: 0x72a1005d
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
35% Chance of Crushing Blow
15% Deadly Strike
+120% Enhanced Defense
+15 to Strength

Treachery
Scarab Husk
ShaelThulLem
Defense: 437
Durability: 18 of 28
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 95
Fingerprint: 0x449bbcaa
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

Lawbringer
Balrog Blade
AmnLemKo
One Hand Damage: 15 - 75
Two Hand Damage: 55 - 118
Durability: 26 of 50
Required Level: 53
Required Strength: 185
Required Dexterity: 87
Fingerprint: 0x265db0f0
Item Level: 77
Version: Expansion 1.10+
20% Chance to cast level 15 Decrepify on striking
Level 17 Sanctuary Aura When Equipped
-50% Target Defense
Adds 150 - 210 Fire Damage
Adds 130 - 180 Cold Damage Over 6 Secs (161 Frames)
7% Life stolen per hit
Slain Monsters Rest in Peace
+204 Defense vs. Missile
+10 to Dexterity
75% Extra Gold from Monsters
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Amn Rune
Socketed: Lem Rune
Socketed: Ko Rune

 

[maxicek]

Congratulations, you managed to put together some great gear single pass.
LoH, Treachery, Darksight, Vile Husk - That was almost ideal gear before 1.13

 

[Babyhell]

Yes, clearly a very nice work, supported by some luck indeed but that's the difference between players and great players ;-)

Spoiler

I mean...great players do create themselves much more opportunities for sick runs, right?

Congrats!

 

[D2DC]

Very nice gear for single-pass! Almost as if you planned it!

 

[OldSoldier]

Well done! Masterfully done, hero. Bring it, Badarse Barbarian Brothers!

 

[PhineasB]

Thanks for the feedback, all. This was actually a single-pass character that went according to plan. But you can't plan for those perfect drops, like Vile Husk and LoH, and even though you can count on a Lem, three of them is not to be taken for granted. And I'd actually forgotten about the Demon Limb, which helped with AR. With that gear, he was quite safe and surprisingly fast, so I'm glad he had that gear!