Just made my first BOTD

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Just made my first BOTD

In a Zerker axe, 389% 13% ll.

Anyways, Ive always been hesitant playing as a barb as my first char in 1.10 ladder was a barb which failed entirely despite more than decent gear. I really like barbs so 1.10 was a big irritation for me..

Now I got all the gear ready to make a barb that can kill once again ;)

The question is, is a BotD zerker any good for a barb since everyones using CB..

Can anyone advice me what to do? Use this or make a zealot/charger/druid or what? ;)

Assuming the weapon is good enough what stats should I go for (dex/ar, str asf.)
 
Can someone tell me why, and/or link me to some site with some guides and tactics etc. can't seem to find any with the search bar.
 
Berserker Axe 24-71 dmg (47.5 avg) base speed 0
Colossus Blade 25-65 dmg (45 avg) base speed 5

CB is slower and does less damage

lets look at a perfect 400ed non-eth BotD

Berserker
120-355 dmg (avg 237.5)

Colossus Blade
125-325 dmg (avg 225)

the difference becomes more and more defined when the weapons are ethereal or superior, and thats before strength and skills come into play

also worth considering are the item requirements

Colossus Blade
189 str
110 dex

BotD CB=152/88

Berserker Axe
138 str
59 dex

BotD Berserker=111/48

not as important since neither requirements are super high, but its more to consider
 
Ah thx Ash but I thought the range and speed was better for a CB?

Another thing, is it only the weapon ias that adds to the WW speed now, and if so would all other IAS be for no good ;)
 
One last thing to consider... style:

Big, jagged edged sword

Puny little dink axe

I bet you can tell which one I have and like.

The damage is a difference, but not enough for me and I like the big sword look.

~Kbob
 
TheKbob said:
One last thing to consider... style:

Big, jagged edged sword

Puny little dink axe

I bet you can tell which one I have and like.

The damage is a difference, but not enough for me and I like the big sword look.

~Kbob
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how bout a huge axe :wink2:
 
i have finally collected all the runes required for botd... still need to get the right weapon.... based on your experience, where would be the best place or high chance to get an eth zerker or cb... ?
 
Get a second BOTD axe, or a Beast (doom is useless) to duel casters with and youll really **** them up. CB is better if you cant pay for a 2nd axe cause you can use it 2h.
 
Gravija said:
why not use a fat war pike?
wouldn't the higher avg damage and the increased range be better?
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what build would make use of it? too slow for max WW speed and spear animation with regular attacks is horrifying
 
if you're interested in 2 handed weapons consider instead these two base 0 weapons

Ghost Spear & Great Poleaxe

both hit max WW speed, spear has range 5, poleaxe has range 5




GS 400ed
90-775 dmg

ethereal GS 400ed
135-1160 dmg


GP 400ed
230-665 dmg

ethereal GP 400ed
345-950 dmg

edit: thank you for pointing out my mistake fenris, and in such a kind manner too I might add
 
Ash Housewares said:
if you're interested in 2 handed weapons consider instead these two base 0 weapons

Ghost Spear & Great Poleaxe

both hit max WW speed, spear has range 6, poleaxe has range 5




GS 400ed
90-775 dmg

ethereal GS 400ed
135-1160 dmg


GP 400ed
230-665 dmg

ethereal GP 400ed
345-950 dmg
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O.o what you smoking? Spear is range 5. There is no range 6 o_O
 
TheKbob said:
One last thing to consider... style:

Big, jagged edged sword

Puny little dink axe

I bet you can tell which one I have and like.

The damage is a difference, but not enough for me and I like the big sword look.

~Kbob
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Not to mention range.
 
smokey[dead] said:
Not to mention range.
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Both CB and Zerk have the same range of 3. The only real advantage the CB has over the zerk is that you can use it 2 handed at any given time.


As for the best BotD 2 hand choice for PvM,I'd say Ghost Spear since its got best damage output while reaching the last WW BP.
 
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