Hammer Berserker question

Dronte

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Hammer Berserker question

I've started a new barb a few days ago, and decided to make a berserker. I choose mace mastery, and my main question is what hammer I should use? Most guides dont really mention hammer line (at least I couldnt find)

I've got full IK set, is it any good for the build? (the hammer base dmg is low but bonuses + sockets are sexxxxy).
What would be the best unique/green/runeword choice? I've got a 6 socketed ethereal ogre maul in stash for him btw :cloud9:
 
Re: Hammer Berserker question

I didn't like Berzerk enough to give you a good opinion, but I have played with the full IK set, and it's not shabby at all. It seems more suited for a fast attack, like WW, than for a one hit kill like zerk. The various elemental damages are great on WW.
 
Re: Hammer Berserker question

IMO the best weapons are Grief(in a 1handed weapon) and Death(in a 2hander). I made my zerker a Death in an etereal collosus sword(Death makes the weapon indestructible), and the damage on that thing is insane. I think it's almost 3 times that of an IK maul.

My next thought would be an Oath.

Since you chose mace mastery, a Ribcracker should work well for you. It benefits from mace mastery. I hear it also makes a satisfying sound when it hits a monster :D
 
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Since you chose mace mastery, a Ribcracker should work well for you. It benefits from mace mastery. I hear it also makes a satisfying sound when it hits a monster :D
Haha nice that made me laugh :D

What about Breath of the Dying in the above mentioned eth ogre maul?
Thinking twice I might just restart the character and go with Sword mastery & Death.. Which would be better, BoTD or Death?


 
Re: Hammer Berserker question

Hmm you know that this is the single player forum, right? If you've found a Zod in SP we'd love to hear about when and how.

Otherwise, go with Death over BotD because it would take fewer years to get a Vex than a Zod. ;)
 
Re: Hammer Berserker question

Hmm you know that this is the single player forum, right? If you've found a Zod in SP we'd love to hear about when and how.

Otherwise, go with Death over BotD because it would take fewer years to get a Vex than a Zod. ;)
No I didnt not find a Zod but I've got a few HR-s yet still very far from ever getting it, and even then I might get a better use for that (I hardly think I'll ever get it tho :D). It was more like a theoritical question.


 
Re: Hammer Berserker question

Theory? Theory is fine... but there really is no "optimal" item in the game. Work with what you have, or what is reasonable. If you dupe up a Zod, BotD is a perfectly reasonable option for your barb.

We don't tell you you can't cheat here. We simply assume that people don't. If they do, they're asked not to trade or MP with any of the players here, or disguise the fact that they choose to cheat. Players are also asked not to start threads that assume that a player cheats... like "How good would BotD be for this guy" threads. When you get your legit Zod... that's the time to ask.
 
Re: Hammer Berserker question

I think Death is the best zerker weapon. And if we do thousands of LK runs and have some really high runes to show for it, I think a Faith rogue merc would compliment a Death wielding zerker perfectly.

Oh, and Death is better than BotD because it has lots of deadly strike. Add highlords and gore rider, and you're at 80% or so. Max damage per hit can reach 25k after deadly strike fairly easily. Add a paladin with concetration, and you have the most crazy damage ever.
 
Re: Hammer Berserker question

Nightfish mentions upped Steeldriver for weapon in his berserker guide as the best weapon he got his hands on.
 
Re: Hammer Berserker question

You can also try something completely out of whack, like an Insight Archon Staff or something. That should be good enough to complete that game, at least if you are good with warcries. Major style points at least.
 
Re: Hammer Berserker question

Nightfish mentions upped Steeldriver for weapon in his berserker guide as the best weapon he got his hands on.
I'm using that (non upped) as twinking hammer, might try and up it later, sounds cool.

Theory? Theory is fine... but there really is no "optimal" item in the game. Work with what you have, or what is reasonable. If you dupe up a Zod, BotD is a perfectly reasonable option for your barb.

We don't tell you you can't cheat here. We simply assume that people don't. If they do, they're asked not to trade or MP with any of the players here, or disguise the fact that they choose to cheat. Players are also asked not to start threads that assume that a player cheats... like "How good would BotD be for this guy" threads. When you get your legit Zod... that's the time to ask.
I totally understand your point, but my main question was partly different, I simply asked about the best hammer choice for berserker, botd vs death was just a small note. I even implemented the choice question about uniques and greens in my OP, not only runewords, as somehow I like uniques more stylish than runewords.


 
Re: Hammer Berserker question

If you want style, go for a 400%ED rare. Only it will take you slightly longer to find than a Zod :banghead:
 
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