This is another Guardian thread from the Slow and Steady Tournament (Multi-pass, no muling on allowed for limited stash, and perferably a unique build was the basic premise along with 1 quest unlock each day for roughly a 3month tournament) This is my fourth Guardian since 1.10 came out(one Guardian Barbarian from 1.09 play)
SmashFace finally smashed Baal's face. He was a remake of early departed bash/stun barbarian to enter the tournament that died at the hands of Duriel in normal in what seemed like two hits at level 22 or 24, can't remember honestly. I lost a total of three characters in this tournament to bosses(Immolation Xbower to Mephisto, boggled still on that one; the barbarian to Duriel, and some Paladin to Diablo)
So after SmashFace died I decided I wanted a Defense build. Have as high as possible so nothing could hit me and I wouldn't die. Max Concentrate, Battle Orders for damage and life, Shout for Defense, and any extra into Iron Skin was my order after the standard pre-reqs and a couple second Warcry. To add to defense, I required a Defiance Act 2 Mercenary to further boost my defense. Overall was a very fun character and a strong sturdy Barbarian.
My finds where pretty shoddy and I was gimping along when I went to Hell @70. I did find an extreme abudance of Ethereal Uniques that would of been fantastic along my way, but Ethereal kind of puts a stop to them. Then a 1os Tomb Reaver dropped. Slowly I worked my levels up until I was able to make a Crescent Moon out of a Phase Blade @81. Slowly turned into quickly and upon reaching 84 I decided to test out my new toy. I disliked it. So Crescent Moon stayed on and it got muled off. I found a few nice things from all the running though in Blood Raven's two tombs and Ancient Tunnels (Did not like creature spawns in The Pits, was probably my only NDE in Hell to be honest that I can recall)
I would like to say I experienced a lot of NDEs and I did a couple, but Act 5 was finished in less than an hour after the I killed Shrenk. Ancients were quite easy to dispatch as well. On to the good stuff then.
[highlight]SmashFace Level 85 Barbarian[/highlight]
Stats:
Strength: 158/161
Dexterity: 130/148
Vitality: 222/244
Life: 2902 (After BO)
Resist: 75 all
Defense: 13510/18671(Concentrate)
CTB: 36%
AR: 4193
Damage LCS: 754-881
Skills:
Concentrate: 20(25)
Berzerk: 1(6)
Shout: 20(25)
Battle Orders: 20(28)
Warcry: 7(12)
Iron Skin: 13(18)
Natural Resist: 3(8)
Sword/Mace Mastery: 1(6) each
Equipment:
Mercenary Gear:
Unique finds of note:
Bonehew(Ethereal)
Atma's Wail(Ethereal)
Glimmershred(Ethereal)
40% Chance Guards
Humongous(Ethereal)
Kelpie Snare
Radament's Sphere
The General's Tan Do Li Ga(Ethereal)
Tomb Reaver(1os)
Wizardspike x2
Zakarum's Hand (Ethereal)
Spirit Shroud
Runes: Junk but did find an Ist from Countess, really had no luck on these, was hoping for a Mal to drop.
SmashFace finally smashed Baal's face. He was a remake of early departed bash/stun barbarian to enter the tournament that died at the hands of Duriel in normal in what seemed like two hits at level 22 or 24, can't remember honestly. I lost a total of three characters in this tournament to bosses(Immolation Xbower to Mephisto, boggled still on that one; the barbarian to Duriel, and some Paladin to Diablo)
So after SmashFace died I decided I wanted a Defense build. Have as high as possible so nothing could hit me and I wouldn't die. Max Concentrate, Battle Orders for damage and life, Shout for Defense, and any extra into Iron Skin was my order after the standard pre-reqs and a couple second Warcry. To add to defense, I required a Defiance Act 2 Mercenary to further boost my defense. Overall was a very fun character and a strong sturdy Barbarian.
My finds where pretty shoddy and I was gimping along when I went to Hell @70. I did find an extreme abudance of Ethereal Uniques that would of been fantastic along my way, but Ethereal kind of puts a stop to them. Then a 1os Tomb Reaver dropped. Slowly I worked my levels up until I was able to make a Crescent Moon out of a Phase Blade @81. Slowly turned into quickly and upon reaching 84 I decided to test out my new toy. I disliked it. So Crescent Moon stayed on and it got muled off. I found a few nice things from all the running though in Blood Raven's two tombs and Ancient Tunnels (Did not like creature spawns in The Pits, was probably my only NDE in Hell to be honest that I can recall)
I would like to say I experienced a lot of NDEs and I did a couple, but Act 5 was finished in less than an hour after the I killed Shrenk. Ancients were quite easy to dispatch as well. On to the good stuff then.
[highlight]SmashFace Level 85 Barbarian[/highlight]
Stats:
Strength: 158/161
Dexterity: 130/148
Vitality: 222/244
Life: 2902 (After BO)
Resist: 75 all
Defense: 13510/18671(Concentrate)
CTB: 36%
AR: 4193
Damage LCS: 754-881
Skills:
Concentrate: 20(25)
Berzerk: 1(6)
Shout: 20(25)
Battle Orders: 20(28)
Warcry: 7(12)
Iron Skin: 13(18)
Natural Resist: 3(8)
Sword/Mace Mastery: 1(6) each
Equipment:
Crescent Moon
Phase Blade
'ShaelUmTir'
One-Hand Damage: 99 to 112
Required Dexterity: 136
Required Strength: 25
Required Level: 54
Sword Class - Fastest Attack Speed
Indestructible
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 82
Fingerprint: 0x8976033
+220% Enhanced Damage
20% Increased Attack Speed
Ignore Target Defense
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+2 to Mana After Each Kill
+10 Magic Absorb
10% Chance to cast Level 17 Chain Lightning on striking
7% Chance to cast Level 13 Static Field on striking
Level 18 Summon Spirit Wolf (30/30 Charges)
-35% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
Socketed (3: 3 used)
Smoke
Boneweave
'NefLum'
Defense: 883
Durability: 34 of 45
Required Strength: 158
Required Level: 47
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 78
Fingerprint: 0x9b2a6336
+10 to Energy
+75% Enhanced Defense
+280 Defense vs. Missile
All Resistances +50
-1 to Light Radius
20% Faster Hit Recovery
Level 6 Weaken (18/18 Charges)
Socketed (2: 2 used)
Viper Brow
Lion Helm
Defense: 146
Durability: 26 of 35
(Barbarian Only)
Required Strength: 73
Required Level: 42
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 60
Fingerprint: 0xcf3bde48
+6 to Dexterity
+29 to Life
+98% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +28%
Poison Resist +10%
10% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+2 to Barbarian Skill Levels
Required Level +5
+1 to Grim Ward (Barbarian Only)
+1 to Increased Speed (Barbarian Only)
+3 to Battle Orders (Barbarian Only)
12% Chance to cast Level 4 Nova when struck
Socketed (1: 1 used)
Spirit
Monarch
'TalThulOrtAmn'
Defense: 146
Chance to Block: 47%
Durability: 76 of 86
Required Strength: 156
Required Level: 54
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 78
Fingerprint: 0xf6bdd5a8
+22 to Vitality
+98 to Mana
+250 Defense vs. Missile
Lightning Resist +35%
Cold Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
55% Faster Hit Recovery
28% Faster Cast Rate
+2 to All Skill Levels
+3 Magic Absorb
Socketed (4: 4 used)
Goblin Toe
Battle Boots
Defense: 82
Durability: 15 of 18
Required Strength: 95
Required Level: 30
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 60
Fingerprint: 0x398db2a3
+53% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
Damage Reduced by 1
Magic Damage Reduced by 1
-1 to Light Radius
Required Level +5
25% Chance of Crushing Blow
Fiend Lock
Mesh Belt
Defense: 70
Durability: 9 of 16
Required Strength: 58
Required Level: 45
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 56
Fingerprint: 0x7ec9f3bf
+20 to Life
+24 to Maximum Stamina
+72% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +19%
3% Life stolen per hit
Attacker Takes Damage of 6
7% Chance of Open Wounds
Blood Grasp
Heavy Bracers
Defense: 76
Durability: 12 of 16
Required Strength: 58
Required Level: 35
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 77
Fingerprint: 0xa4cf49e8
+97% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +16%
3% Life stolen per hit
Replenish Life +4
Required Level +5
20% Increased Attack Speed
+2 to Javelin and Spear Skills (Amazon Only)
Crimson Amulet of Life Everlasting
Required Level: 37
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 73
Fingerprint: 0x5b412807
Damage Reduced by 21
Fire Resist +6%
Dwarf Star
Ring
Required Level: 45
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 83
Fingerprint: 0xf37de5ac
+40 to Life
+40 to Maximum Stamina
Heal Stamina Plus 15%
Magic Damage Reduced by 13
100% Extra Gold from Monsters
15% Fire Absorb
Shadow Loop
Ring
Required Level: 57
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 80
Fingerprint: 0xed3b1df2
+5 to Dexterity
+91 to Attack Rating
Fire Resist +14%
6% Life stolen per hit
Attacker Takes Damage of 5
+1 to Mana After Each Kill
5% Chance to cast Level 4 Frost Nova when struck
SWITCH:
The General's Tan Do Li Ga
Flail
One-Hand Damage: 2 to 57
Durability: 27 of 30
Required Dexterity: 35
Required Strength: 41
Required Level: 21
Mace Class - Very Fast Attack Speed
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 65
Fingerprint: 0x44e774dc
+56% Enhanced Damage
+1 to Minimum Damage
+20 to Maximum Damage
+25 Defense
5% Mana stolen per hit
20% Increased Attack Speed
150% Damage to Undead
Slows Target by 50%
Ancients' Pledge
Blade Barrier
'RalOrtTal'
Defense: 240
Chance to Block: 45%
Durability: 83 of 83
Required Strength: 118
Required Level: 51
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 82
Fingerprint: 0xd454e733
+50% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +48%
Lightning Resist +48%
Cold Resist +43%
Poison Resist +48%
10% Damage Taken Goes to Mana
Socketed (3: 3 used)
Phase Blade
'ShaelUmTir'
One-Hand Damage: 99 to 112
Required Dexterity: 136
Required Strength: 25
Required Level: 54
Sword Class - Fastest Attack Speed
Indestructible
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 82
Fingerprint: 0x8976033
+220% Enhanced Damage
20% Increased Attack Speed
Ignore Target Defense
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+2 to Mana After Each Kill
+10 Magic Absorb
10% Chance to cast Level 17 Chain Lightning on striking
7% Chance to cast Level 13 Static Field on striking
Level 18 Summon Spirit Wolf (30/30 Charges)
-35% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
Socketed (3: 3 used)
Smoke
Boneweave
'NefLum'
Defense: 883
Durability: 34 of 45
Required Strength: 158
Required Level: 47
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 78
Fingerprint: 0x9b2a6336
+10 to Energy
+75% Enhanced Defense
+280 Defense vs. Missile
All Resistances +50
-1 to Light Radius
20% Faster Hit Recovery
Level 6 Weaken (18/18 Charges)
Socketed (2: 2 used)
Viper Brow
Lion Helm
Defense: 146
Durability: 26 of 35
(Barbarian Only)
Required Strength: 73
Required Level: 42
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 60
Fingerprint: 0xcf3bde48
+6 to Dexterity
+29 to Life
+98% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +28%
Poison Resist +10%
10% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+2 to Barbarian Skill Levels
Required Level +5
+1 to Grim Ward (Barbarian Only)
+1 to Increased Speed (Barbarian Only)
+3 to Battle Orders (Barbarian Only)
12% Chance to cast Level 4 Nova when struck
Socketed (1: 1 used)
Spirit
Monarch
'TalThulOrtAmn'
Defense: 146
Chance to Block: 47%
Durability: 76 of 86
Required Strength: 156
Required Level: 54
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 78
Fingerprint: 0xf6bdd5a8
+22 to Vitality
+98 to Mana
+250 Defense vs. Missile
Lightning Resist +35%
Cold Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
55% Faster Hit Recovery
28% Faster Cast Rate
+2 to All Skill Levels
+3 Magic Absorb
Socketed (4: 4 used)
Goblin Toe
Battle Boots
Defense: 82
Durability: 15 of 18
Required Strength: 95
Required Level: 30
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 60
Fingerprint: 0x398db2a3
+53% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
Damage Reduced by 1
Magic Damage Reduced by 1
-1 to Light Radius
Required Level +5
25% Chance of Crushing Blow
Fiend Lock
Mesh Belt
Defense: 70
Durability: 9 of 16
Required Strength: 58
Required Level: 45
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 56
Fingerprint: 0x7ec9f3bf
+20 to Life
+24 to Maximum Stamina
+72% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +19%
3% Life stolen per hit
Attacker Takes Damage of 6
7% Chance of Open Wounds
Blood Grasp
Heavy Bracers
Defense: 76
Durability: 12 of 16
Required Strength: 58
Required Level: 35
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 77
Fingerprint: 0xa4cf49e8
+97% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +16%
3% Life stolen per hit
Replenish Life +4
Required Level +5
20% Increased Attack Speed
+2 to Javelin and Spear Skills (Amazon Only)
Crimson Amulet of Life Everlasting
Required Level: 37
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 73
Fingerprint: 0x5b412807
Damage Reduced by 21
Fire Resist +6%
Dwarf Star
Ring
Required Level: 45
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 83
Fingerprint: 0xf37de5ac
+40 to Life
+40 to Maximum Stamina
Heal Stamina Plus 15%
Magic Damage Reduced by 13
100% Extra Gold from Monsters
15% Fire Absorb
Shadow Loop
Ring
Required Level: 57
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 80
Fingerprint: 0xed3b1df2
+5 to Dexterity
+91 to Attack Rating
Fire Resist +14%
6% Life stolen per hit
Attacker Takes Damage of 5
+1 to Mana After Each Kill
5% Chance to cast Level 4 Frost Nova when struck
SWITCH:
The General's Tan Do Li Ga
Flail
One-Hand Damage: 2 to 57
Durability: 27 of 30
Required Dexterity: 35
Required Strength: 41
Required Level: 21
Mace Class - Very Fast Attack Speed
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 65
Fingerprint: 0x44e774dc
+56% Enhanced Damage
+1 to Minimum Damage
+20 to Maximum Damage
+25 Defense
5% Mana stolen per hit
20% Increased Attack Speed
150% Damage to Undead
Slows Target by 50%
Ancients' Pledge
Blade Barrier
'RalOrtTal'
Defense: 240
Chance to Block: 45%
Durability: 83 of 83
Required Strength: 118
Required Level: 51
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 82
Fingerprint: 0xd454e733
+50% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +48%
Lightning Resist +48%
Cold Resist +43%
Poison Resist +48%
10% Damage Taken Goes to Mana
Socketed (3: 3 used)
Mercenary Gear:
Bonehew
Ogre Axe
'AmnAmn'
Two-Hand Damage: 167 to 863
Durability: 26 of 26
Required Dexterity: 65
Required Strength: 185
Required Level: 64
Polearm Class - Very Fast Attack Speed
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 82
Fingerprint: 0x8c2d053b
+298% Enhanced Damage
14% Life stolen per hit
30% Increased Attack Speed
Prevent Monster Heal
50% Chance to cast Level 16 Bone Spear on striking
Level 14 Corpse Explosion (5/30 Charges)
Ethereal (Cannot be Repaired), Socketed (2: 2 used)
Atma's Wail
Embossed Plate
Defense: 1287
Durability: 78 of 78
Required Strength: 115
Required Level: 51
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 64
Fingerprint: 0xd2971ca5
+15 to Dexterity
+145% Enhanced Defense
+50 Maximum Durability
Replenish Life +10
Increase Maximum Mana 15%
20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
30% Faster Hit Recovery
+170 to Defense (Based on Character Level)
Ethereal (Cannot be Repaired)
Artisan's Crown of the Tiger
'RalOrt'
Defense: 28
Durability: 50 of 50
Required Strength: 55
Required Level: 43
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 85
Fingerprint: 0xdc147cd6
+10 to Strength
+27 to Life
Fire Resist +30%
Lightning Resist +30%
Socketed (3: 3 used)
Ogre Axe
'AmnAmn'
Two-Hand Damage: 167 to 863
Durability: 26 of 26
Required Dexterity: 65
Required Strength: 185
Required Level: 64
Polearm Class - Very Fast Attack Speed
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 82
Fingerprint: 0x8c2d053b
+298% Enhanced Damage
14% Life stolen per hit
30% Increased Attack Speed
Prevent Monster Heal
50% Chance to cast Level 16 Bone Spear on striking
Level 14 Corpse Explosion (5/30 Charges)
Ethereal (Cannot be Repaired), Socketed (2: 2 used)
Atma's Wail
Embossed Plate
Defense: 1287
Durability: 78 of 78
Required Strength: 115
Required Level: 51
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 64
Fingerprint: 0xd2971ca5
+15 to Dexterity
+145% Enhanced Defense
+50 Maximum Durability
Replenish Life +10
Increase Maximum Mana 15%
20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
30% Faster Hit Recovery
+170 to Defense (Based on Character Level)
Ethereal (Cannot be Repaired)
Artisan's Crown of the Tiger
'RalOrt'
Defense: 28
Durability: 50 of 50
Required Strength: 55
Required Level: 43
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 85
Fingerprint: 0xdc147cd6
+10 to Strength
+27 to Life
Fire Resist +30%
Lightning Resist +30%
Socketed (3: 3 used)
Unique finds of note:
Bonehew(Ethereal)
Atma's Wail(Ethereal)
Glimmershred(Ethereal)
40% Chance Guards
Humongous(Ethereal)
Kelpie Snare
Radament's Sphere
The General's Tan Do Li Ga(Ethereal)
Tomb Reaver(1os)
Wizardspike x2
Zakarum's Hand (Ethereal)
Spirit Shroud
Runes: Junk but did find an Ist from Countess, really had no luck on these, was hoping for a Mal to drop.
that's a pretty decent set of java gloves for a barb!