Guide to Death Dealer the Overzealous Day-Dreamer v.1.0 if

[SpACatta]

Did you put 20 into Resist Lightning? That's one of the most important parts of this build.

Damn... the Resist Lightning description doesn't say anything about raising your Max Lightning Resistance. I wish you had included that fact in your guide so I'd understand your reasoning for maxing the skill instead of straying from that part of the guide because it seemed pointless.

 

[Clervis1]

Sorry, I thought that was pretty common knowledge. Resist Lightning's benefit is two fold. One, it gives you 1 max lightning resist for every 2 points invested. And two, it synergizes Holy Shock, that means it takes the Holy Shock aura and adds +12% damage for each point invested.

 

[SpACatta]

Oh well. I guess my Day-Dreamer will be slightly Underzealous. :-\

Will I still be able to solo Uber Tristram without 90 LR?

 

[Clervis1]

Well, Mephy's Conviction is going to knock it down even further. I suggest you grab a treachery to prebuff fade and then use salvation and your resist should be maxed. But as far as non-uber situation, grab yourself a resist lightning small charm and you should have 90. Lightning Resist is possibly the most important resist out there so if you are lacking in it just make it up with a couple small resist charms.

 

[DryphSakato]

For the weapon, Eth Death Zerker Axe. I found the death zerker axe. But, I also found the Death Cleaver. Both have excellent stats. Just seeing which Death would be better.

Eth Death Cleaver
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+40% IAS
+280% Enhanced Damage
-33% Target Defense
66% Deadly Strike
+9 Life After Each Kill

Eth Death Berserker Axe
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100% Chance to cast level 40 Chain Lightning when you Die
25% Chance to cast level 18 Glacial Spike on Attack
Indestructible
+385% Enhanced Damage
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
+50 to Attack Rating
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
7% Mana Stolen per Hit
50% Chance of Crushing Blow
0% Deadly Strike [Based on Character Level]
+1 to Light Radius
Increase Maximum Durability 15%
Level 22 Blood Golem [15 Charges]
Requirements -20%

Zerker Axe - Max 49.5% DS
DC - 66% Always

ZA - 385 ED
DC - 280 ED

ZA - 0% IAS
DC - 40% IAS

ZA - 50% CB
DC - 0% CB

ZA - -0% Target Defense
DC - -33% Target Defense

Those are the good differences. The DS on DC is 16% Higher. Though the ED on the Zerker Axe is 105% higher. The Zerker Axe doesn't have IAS or - Target Defense. But It has 50% CB which the Clever is missing.

Which of these damage wise, uber wise, pvm wise would be better?

I'm thinking the eth Zerker Axe would be better. Then put 2x/15IAS/15Resist All Facets in a COA it would help a tad with the Missing 40% IAS. Plus add 30% Resist.

 

[HeavAngel]

Thanks for taking the time to make this Guide for the members of this forum.
It's always an honor when a member takes their time to share their knowledge and Guides with the forum members. :thumbsup:

Added to the Guide Thread!

 

[Clervis1]

HeavAngel: Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it.

DryphSakato: That is a really nice weapon you got there. Keep in mind that though they both have similar names and base items, they are two totally different things. But, as far as your question goes, "Which of these damage wise, uber wise, pvm wise would be better?" It's a difficult question. Stand alone, Eth Death Clever might be considered better on the basis that it has IAS. But this build was practically built around Eth Death Berserker Axe. And once you put into place all of the key gear, there really aren't many options that could be considered superior. So go with the Death Berserker Axe, but keep in mind that you are going to need 60 IAS to get it to reach 4 frames per attack. Ways to do this include: Highlords (20), a lot of IAS gloves (20), IAS Jewels (15), Nesferatu's (10).