Guardian Valryka - Orange You Glad Tournament CS/LS Zon

Norcim

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Hi everyone,

This will be the first thread I've started since I returned a few months ago. Introducing Guardian Valryka!

Valryka was my entry in the Orange You Glad tournament hosted by @PhineasB. She successfully performed a full clear of the entire game, and became my very first tournament guardian! She is currently the only character that I have in my restart. She completed the game at level 86, accompanied by Kasim the HF merc. I started her journey in early January, and she was completed last week.

If anyone hasn't been following along with the tournament thread (and you really should if you haven't, it's a great read), the rules were fairly straightforward. Before Act 2 NM you could equip white items only, and socketing was allowed as long as a rune was equipped in one of the sockets. Once the character hit Act 2 NM only crafted items, specific quest rewards, and personalized items could be equipped. This meant that there really wasn't much focus on carrying MF through the normal/nightmare, which was a really nice change of pace for tournament playing.

Valryka started out with the intention of being a javazon, and remained that way through the whole game. She focused early skills points in CS, which just tears through the early parts of the game. I paired that with a bunch of white items socketed with Tir runes, which made the playing pretty straightforward and not that mana pot intensive. As we progressed, I started putting points into Valk and LS, which I'd never used before and really enjoyed by the end.

The plan from the beginning was to use the first personalization on a Rhyme shield for the CBF, and we stayed with that plan. I had really wanted to craft a cool Safety Ceremonial/Mat Jav during the playthrough but we just had terrible luck with magic bases dropping. In the end I only attempted one craft for these (which was poor), but luckily my first imbue attempt in Act 1 Hell turned out pretty good, and we stayed with that the rest of the way. The final major gear upgrade on the journey was in Act 2 Hell, when we used a socket quest and personalization to equip the merc with an Obediance thresher.

If anyone wants to read about her journey, I included links below to the relevant posts of the playthrough.

Normal:
Acts 1-2
Acts 3-4
Act 5

NM:
Act 1
Act 2
Act 3
Act 4
Act 5

Hell:
Act 1
Act 2 Part 1
Act 2 Part 2
Act 3
Act 4
Act 5 Part 1
Act 5 Part 2

Here's how she looked at the very end (I typically keep a few open spaces in the inventory during playing but for this playthrough I wanted all the boosts from charms I could get).
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Name: Valryka
Class: Amazon
Experience: 1147318045
Level: 86

Naked/Gear
Strength: 75/84
Dexterity: 139/140
Vitality: 291/291
Energy: 15/29
HP: 1093/1379
Mana: 142/315
Stamina: 440/473
Defense: 34/457
AR: 665/797

Fire: 196/156/96
Cold: 177/137/77
Lightning: 185/145/85
Poison: 167/127/67

MF: 60 Block: 50
GF: 215
FR/W: 18
FHR: 0
IAS: 20
FCR: 10

Magic Arrow: 1/4
Fire Arrow: 0/0
Cold Arrow: 1/4
Multiple Shot: 0/0
Exploding Arrow: 0/0
Ice Arrow: 1/4
Guided Arrow: 0/0
Strafe: 0/0
Immolation Arrow: 0/0
Freezing Arrow: 1/4

Inner Sight: 1/4
Critical Strike: 1/4
Dodge: 1/4
Slow Missiles: 1/4
Avoid: 1/4
Penetrate: 1/4
Decoy: 5/8
Evade: 1/4
Valkyrie: 20/23
Pierce: 1/4

Jab: 1/6
Power Strike: 17/22
Poison Javelin: 1/6
Impale: 0/0
Lightning Bolt: 1/6
Charged Strike: 20/25
Plague Javelin: 0/0
Fend: 0/0
Lightning Strike: 20/25
Lightning Fury: 0/0

Stone Spur (Safety craft)
Greaves
Defense: 26
Durability: 23 of 24
Required Level: 61
Required Strength: 70
Fingerprint: 0x199d368d
Item Level: 71
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+10% Faster Run/Walk
+53% Enhanced Defense
+40 to Mana
Lightning Resist +20%
Fire Resist +10%
Damage Reduced by 4
Magic Damage Reduced by 1

Soul Strap (Blood craft)
Mesh Belt
Defense: 35
Durability: 14 of 16
Required Level: 44
Required Strength: 58
Fingerprint: 0x3fe2f4b1
Item Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
3% Life stolen per hit
7% Chance of Open Wounds
+19 to Life
+5 to Mana
+22 Maximum Stamina
Cold Resist +27%

Eagle Noose (Blood craft)
Amulet
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0x32a8d893
Item Level: 74
Version: Expansion 1.10+
10% Chance to cast level 3 Charged Bolt when struck
+1 to Amazon Skill Levels
+8% Faster Run/Walk
+10% Faster Cast Rate
3% Life stolen per hit
+10 to Energy
+11 to Life

Glyph Fist (Blood craft)
Sharkskin Gloves
Defense: 45
Durability: 12 of 14
Required Level: 61
Required Strength: 20
Fingerprint: 0xa4ee0f79
Item Level: 71
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Javelin and Spear Skills (Amazon Only)
4% Life stolen per hit
6% Chance of Crushing Blow
+13% Enhanced Defense
+12 to Life
+32 to Mana

Bramble Carapace (Caster craft)
Light Plate
Defense: 170
Durability: 56 of 60
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 41
Fingerprint: 0xefe04da8
Item Level: 50
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+58% Enhanced Defense
+26 to Life
+11 to Mana
Regenerate Mana 7%
Cold Resist +10%
Lightning Resist +30%
Fire Resist +30%
+3 to Mana after each Kill
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Ral Rune

Death Turn (Blood craft)
Ring
Required Level: 59
Fingerprint: 0x8c99538b
Item Level: 82
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 3 Chain Lightning on attack
+45 to Attack Rating
1% Life stolen per hit
+2 to Strength
+20 to Life
All Resistances +7
Fire Resist +26%

Plague Eye (Ormus quest reward)
Ring
Required Level: 43
Fingerprint: 0x332b0979
Item Level: 75
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5 to Strength
+4 to Energy
+27 to Life
+11 Maximum Stamina
Fire Resist +21%
Poison Resist +16%

Valryka's Tal Rasha's Horadric Crest (Hell Anya Personalization)
Death Mask
Defense: 121
Durability: 19 of 20
Required Level: 66
Required Strength: 55
Fingerprint: 0x35d7388
Item Level: 62
Version: Expansion 1.10+
10% Mana stolen per hit
10% Life stolen per hit
+45 Defense
+60 to Life
+30 to Mana
All Resistances +30
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Um Rune

Hailstone Quill (NM Anya quest reward)
Ceremonial Bow
Two Hand Damage: 30 - 82
Durability: 38 of 55
Required Level: 35
Required Strength: 73
Required Dexterity: 110
Fingerprint: 0xe8a62723
Item Level: 69
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
58% Enhanced Damage
+18 to Maximum Damage
+86 to Attack Rating
Adds 150 Poison Damage Over 5 Secs (125 Frames)
5% Life stolen per hit

Corpse Wood (NM Charsi Imbue)
Ceremonial Javelin
Throw Damage: 18 - 54
One Hand Damage: 18 - 35
Quantity: 64
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 25
Required Dexterity: 109
Fingerprint: 0xe74ae265
Item Level: 78
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 3 Fire Bolt on attack
+1 to Javelin and Spear Skills (Amazon Only)
+2 to Amazon Skill Levels
+20% Increased Attack Speed
Poison Resist +9%

Valryka's Rhyme (Normal Anya Personalization)
Tower Shield
ShaelEth
Defense: 25
Chance to Block: 44
Durability: 60 of 60
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 75
Fingerprint: 0xc5312f18
Item Level: 33
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+40% Faster Block Rate
20% Increased Chance of Blocking
Regenerate Mana 15%
All Resistances +25
Cannot Be Frozen
50% Extra Gold from Monsters
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
2 Sockets (2 used)
Socketed: Shael Rune
Socketed: Eth Rune

Rolled up charm stats:
Life: 111
Mana: 55
MF: 35 (Gheeds)
LR: 43
FR: 17
CR: 48
PR: 41

Viridian Small Charm of Life
Small Charm
Required Level: 14
Fingerprint: 0x8149068b
Item Level: 24
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+8 to Life
Poison Resist +7%

Emerald Small Charm of Greed
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0x1674853a
Item Level: 56
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Poison Resist +10%
5% Extra Gold from Monsters

Beryl Small Charm of Frost
Small Charm
Required Level: 10
Fingerprint: 0xdf750930
Item Level: 38
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 1 - 2 Cold Damage Over 1 Secs (25 Frames)
Poison Resist +5%

Viridian Small Charm of Strength
Small Charm
Required Level: 16
Fingerprint: 0x3c4a7451
Item Level: 48
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Strength
Poison Resist +6%

Sapphire Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0xefb7732d
Item Level: 61
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Cold Resist +11%

Gheed's Fortune
Grand Charm
Required Level: 62
Fingerprint: 0x92580a95
Item Level: 79
Version: Expansion 1.10+
160% Extra Gold from Monsters
Reduces all Vendor Prices 11%
35% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Steel Large Charm of Sustenance
Large Charm
Required Level: 36
Fingerprint: 0x9390744b
Item Level: 76
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+60 to Attack Rating
+25 to Life

Serpent's Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 41
Fingerprint: 0x5506873
Item Level: 57
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+55 to Mana

Ocher Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 10
Fingerprint: 0xa801f0d9
Item Level: 19
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Lightning Resist +6%

Ocher Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 10
Fingerprint: 0x87bf1720
Item Level: 28
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Lightning Resist +7%

Viridian Small Charm of Sustenance
Small Charm
Required Level: 17
Fingerprint: 0x5038641
Item Level: 50
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+15 to Life
Poison Resist +6%

Lapis Small Charm of Flame
Small Charm
Required Level: 10
Fingerprint: 0x879828b0
Item Level: 21
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 1 - 2 Fire Damage
Cold Resist +7%

Viridian Small Charm of Flame
Small Charm
Required Level: 10
Fingerprint: 0x16cb8e82
Item Level: 35
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 1 - 2 Fire Damage
Poison Resist +7%

Stout Small Charm of Sustenance
Small Charm
Required Level: 17
Fingerprint: 0x7896344f
Item Level: 46
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 Defense
+15 to Life

Russet Small Charm of Dexterity
Small Charm
Required Level: 10
Fingerprint: 0xc2c17e35
Item Level: 6
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Dexterity
Fire Resist +7%

Large Charm of Vita
Large Charm
Required Level: 66
Fingerprint: 0xe1dd5a83
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+33 to Life

Burly Small Charm of Sustenance
Small Charm
Required Level: 28
Fingerprint: 0x18b64bc
Item Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+15 Defense
+15 to Life

Iron Small Charm of the Glacier
Small Charm
Required Level: 31
Fingerprint: 0xc3c639be
Item Level: 56
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+22 to Attack Rating
Adds 3 - 6 Cold Damage Over 1 Secs (25 Frames)

Jade Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 20
Fingerprint: 0xc65ed67e
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Poison Resist +9%

Ruby Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0x7b3cddcb
Item Level: 63
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Fire Resist +10%

Sapphire Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 22
Fingerprint: 0x6eab7cbd
Item Level: 68
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Cold Resist +30%

Amber Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 22
Fingerprint: 0x4b1d99bd
Item Level: 82
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Lightning Resist +30%

Name: Kasim
Race: Desert Mercenary
Type: Def-Nightmare
Experience: 77214544
Level: 86
Dead?: false

Naked/Gear
Strength: 188/198
Dexterity: 151/161
HP: 1807/1881
Defense: 1330/1506
AR: 1922/1922

Fire: 214/174/114
Cold: 175/135/75
Lightning: 175/135/75
Poison: 204/164/104

Fiend Pelt (Blood Craft)
Plate Mail
Defense: 160
Durability: 38 of 60
Required Level: 37
Required Strength: 65
Fingerprint: 0xb28d82e0
Item Level: 82
Version: Expansion 1.10+
3% Life stolen per hit
+37% Enhanced Defense
+39 to Life
Fire Resist +30%
Poison Resist +6%
+3 Life after each Demon Kill

Ghoul Visor (Blood Craft)
Helm
Defense: 16
Durability: 24 of 24
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 26
Fingerprint: 0x4e2dc719
Item Level: 72
Version: Expansion 1.10+
3% Life stolen per hit
6% Deadly Strike
+35 to Life
Fire Resist +9%
Poison Resist +23%
Repairs 1 Durability in 33 Seconds

Valryka's Obedience (NM Anya Personalization)
Thresher
HelKoThulEthFal
Two Hand Damage: 56 - 662
Durability: 65 of 65
Required Level: 53
Required Strength: 122
Required Dexterity: 95
Fingerprint: 0xa00dd02f
Item Level: 76
Version: Expansion 1.10+
30% Chance to cast level 21 Enchant when you Kill an Enemy
+40% Faster Hit Recovery
370% Enhanced Damage
-25% Target Defense
Adds 3 - 14 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
-25% to Enemy Fire Resistance
40% Chance of Crushing Blow
+296 Defense
+10 to Strength
+10 to Dexterity
All Resistances +25
Requirements -20%
5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Hel Rune
Socketed: Ko Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Socketed: Eth Rune
Socketed: Fal Rune

Not sure what my next project will be. I don't have a ton of time to play right now, so I'll probably go back to lurking for a bit and wait for a new tournament that sounds interesting. Thanks to everyone for participating in the tournament thread with feedback, comments, and motivation to get going!
 
Great job! Looks like a fun touranment, and I liked seeing all the different gear you used. Have you done full clears before? I always seem to get impatient but maybe it would be worthwhile to try again. Was there any rerunning allowed?
 
Grats, great read. I am starting a Barb under very similar constraints, but not hardcore, so I'm not adding him to the tournament.
 
Congrats @Norcim I really enjoyed following Valryka's journey all the way, and the write up was nicely done. I'm glad the format was enjoyable (y)
 
Thank you for an interesting writeup @Norcim.
This was a tournament that look really fun, and it was very nice to see the very non-standard equipment section. :)
Corpse Wood (NM Charsi Imbue)
Ceremonial Javelin
Throw Damage: 18 - 54
One Hand Damage: 18 - 35
Quantity: 64
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 25
Required Dexterity: 109
Fingerprint: 0xe74ae265
Item Level: 78
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 3 Fire Bolt on attack
+1 to Javelin and Spear Skills (Amazon Only)
+2 to Amazon Skill Levels
+20% Increased Attack Speed
Poison Resist +9%
On the weapon specifically...
1. Awesome name. :p (God I love diablo's random namning of items and, especially, bosses.)
2. Seems like a really good weapon too, altough I guess you need to restock/repair often.
3. Super interesting to see two prefixes from the +skill levels affix group (which should be impossible by "normal" item generation). Made auto-mod items a real contender for imbues for me. (And with automod items, I manly mean amazon items. :sneaky: )

Does anyone know if this anomaly occurs with auto-mod magic and rares aswell, or is it a imbue specific thing?
 
I finally got the time to read through the story of Valrykas travels, thanks for an interesting story of an impressive character. Lightning javelin skills are certainly powerful but I would probably have gone for a rogue or ice mage as mercenary., but then I don't have the RWM so weapon options are somewhat more limited.
 
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