Matriarch Antiope, M'avina's Set Freezing Arrow Strafeazon

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Antiope

Matriarch Antiope, M'avina's Set Freezing Arrow Strafeazon

Antiope is named after one of the Amazons from the film Wonder Woman, a rich source for those seeking naming inspiration. Like many of the Wonder Woman characters, her name is actually drawn from Greek myth.

She is my character from the Class Specific Set MP Group, so all of Hell was played in MP at /players8, all quests done and all waypoints found.


Skills

Magic Arrow: 1/14
Cold Arrow: 20/33
Multiple Shot: 1/14
Ice Arrow: 1/14
Guided Arrow: 1/14
Strafe: 20/33
Freezing Arrow: 20/33

Inner Sight: 1/7
Critical Strike: 1/7
Dodge: 1/7
Slow Missiles: 1/7
Avoid: 1/7
Penetrate: 6/12
Decoy: 1/7
Evade: 1/7
Valkyrie: 1/7
Pierce: 18/24

Pretty standard for this set. Max freezing Arrow, Cold Arrow and Strafe. I put points into pierce until the diminishing returns really started getting ridiculous (91% chance). I didn't actually realise I had 18 base points until I ran the report. Remaining points went into Penetrate.


Stats

Name: Antiope
Class: Amazon
Experience: 1066035117
Level: 85

Naked/Gear
Strength: 111/136
Dexterity: 133/172
Vitality: 256/266
Energy: 15/15
HP: 986/1083
Mana: 141/257
Stamina: 404/454
Defense: 33/1774
AR: 635/57120

Fire: 100/60/0
Cold: 100/60/0
Lightning: 135/95/35
Poison: 100/60/0

MF: 36 Block: 23
GF: 56 FR/W: 52
FHR: 30 IAS: 105
FCR: 0

Enough stat points for equipment and about 1000 life, then I started sharing the remainder between Dexterity and Vitality.

Antiope LCS.jpg


Equipment

Weapon: M'avina's Caster

Switch: 'Harmony' Crusader Bow

Helm: M'avina's Tenet
Armour: M'avina's Embrace
Belt: M'avina's Embrace
Boots: War Traveller
Gloves: M'avina's Icy Clutch

Amulet: Highlord’s Wrath
Ring 1: Ravenfrost
Ring 2: Beta Bul Kathos' Wedding Band

Inventory: 7 Fletchers GCs, SCs with life, mana & resists

Not many equipment choices to be made with the set taking care of everything except the Boots and jewelry, but less choices means more difficult choices.

I did consider using the 1.07 Set belt for more FRW and Mana Leech. This would have meant losing the 25% resists bonus from the belt, but decided to stay with the current version. I was going to go with a SoJ for the mana, but then realised that the set has no life leech. With a Nef in the bow, the only place to really get this was the ring, so in went BKWB again.

The bow got a Nef for knockback, pretty much essential on a bowazon. I needed 90IAS for an 8 frame Frozen Arrow, but with Fanaticism I needed 92IAS for 7 frames, which I hoped to get in the MP group. This only really cost me one socket, so the 92IAS meant Highlords, one IAS Jewel and the 70IAS jewel from the set. I'm not sure how often I actually had Fanaticism coverage, so I may have been better with 2 facets.

Code:
M'avina's Caster
Grand Matron Bow
Two Hand Damage: 7902 - 7903
Durability: 51 of 55
Required Level: 70
Required Strength: 108
Required Dexterity: 152
Fingerprint: 0x18fad6cf
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+40% Increased Attack Speed
Fires Magic Arrows
188% Enhanced Damage
+50 to Attack Rating
Knockback
Set (2 items): Adds 114 - 377 Magic Damage
Set (3 items): 10% Chance to cast level 15 Nova on striking
Set (4 items): +2 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Nef Rune

(2 items): +20 to Strength
(3 items): +30 to Dexterity
+3 to Amazon Skill Levels
+100 to Attack Rating
+100 Defense
Cold Resist +50%
Lightning Resist +50%
Fire Resist +50%
Poison Resist +50%
100% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


M'avina's True Sight
Diadem
Defense: 209
Durability: 16 of 20
Required Level: 64
Fingerprint: 0x2ee47925
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+45% Increased Attack Speed
+150 Defense
Replenish Life +10
+25 to Mana
Set (2 items): +1 to All Skills
Set (3 items): 50% Bonus to Attack Rating
Set (4 items): Cold Resist +25%
Lightning Resist +25%
Fire Resist +25%
Poison Resist +25%
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Jewel of Fervor

(2 items): +20 to Strength
(3 items): +30 to Dexterity
+3 to Amazon Skill Levels
+100 to Attack Rating
+100 Defense
Cold Resist +50%
Lightning Resist +50%
Fire Resist +50%
Poison Resist +50%
100% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


M'avina's Embrace
Kraken Shell
Defense: 1213
Durability: 38 of 48
Required Level: 70
Required Strength: 22
Fingerprint: 0x23247c53
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
10% Chance to cast level 3 Glacial Spike when struck
100% Chance to cast level 37 Blizzard when you Die
+2 to Passive and Magic Skills (Amazon Only)
Adds 24 - 38 Cold Damage Over 0 Secs (3 Frames)
-4% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+5% to Cold Skill Damage
+340 Defense (Based on Character Level)
+350 Defense
Magic Damage Reduced by 6
Requirements -30%
Set (3 items): +30% Faster Hit Recovery
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Rainbow Facet

(2 items): +20 to Strength
(3 items): +30 to Dexterity
+3 to Amazon Skill Levels
+100 to Attack Rating
+100 Defense
Cold Resist +50%
Lightning Resist +50%
Fire Resist +50%
Poison Resist +50%
100% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Rainbow Facet
Jewel
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0x20ee11c2
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
100% Chance to cast level 37 Blizzard when you Die
Adds 24 - 38 Cold Damage Over 0 Secs (3 Frames)
-4% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+5% to Cold Skill Damage


M'avina's Tenet
Sharkskin Belt
Defense: 85
Durability: 10 of 14
Required Level: 45
Required Strength: 20
Fingerprint: 0xa83173f3
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+20% Faster Run/Walk
5% Mana stolen per hit
+50 Defense
+5 to Light Radius
Set (4 items): Cold Resist +25%
Lightning Resist +25%
Fire Resist +25%
Poison Resist +25%

(2 items): +20 to Strength
(3 items): +30 to Dexterity
+3 to Amazon Skill Levels
+100 to Attack Rating
+100 Defense
Cold Resist +50%
Lightning Resist +50%
Fire Resist +50%
Poison Resist +50%
100% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


M'avina's Icy Clutch
Battle Gauntlets
Defense: 95
Durability: 16 of 18
Required Level: 32
Required Strength: 88
Fingerprint: 0x7b9feda9
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 6 - 18 Cold Damage Over 6 Secs (150 Frames)
+50 Defense
+10 to Strength
+15 to Dexterity
Half Freeze Duration
56% Extra Gold from Monsters
Set (4 items): Adds 131 - 252 Cold Damage Over 4 Secs (100 Frames)
Set (5 items): +20% to Cold Skill Damage

(2 items): +20 to Strength
(3 items): +30 to Dexterity
+3 to Amazon Skill Levels
+100 to Attack Rating
+100 Defense
Cold Resist +50%
Lightning Resist +50%
Fire Resist +50%
Poison Resist +50%
100% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


War Traveler
Battle Boots
Defense: 129
Durability: 46 of 48
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 95
Fingerprint: 0x4950bb50
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+25% Faster Run/Walk
Adds 15 - 25 Damage
+170% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Strength
+10 to Vitality
40% Slower Stamina Drain
Attacker Takes Damage of 8
36% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+30 Maximum Durability

Highlord's Wrath
Amulet
Required Level: 65
Fingerprint: 0x693fb726
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed
Adds 1 - 30 Lightning Damage
31% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
Lightning Resist +35%
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 15

Raven Frost
Ring
Required Level: 45
Fingerprint: 0x7d3a4ff
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+240 to Attack Rating
Adds 15 - 45 Cold Damage Over 4 Secs (100 Frames)
+19 to Dexterity
+40 to Mana
Cold Absorb 20%
Cannot Be Frozen

Bul-Kathos' Wedding Band
Ring
Required Level: 58
Fingerprint: 0xdb4669c0
Item Level: 75
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
5% Life stolen per hit
+42 to Life (Based on Character Level)
+50 Maximum Stamina

Harmony
Crusader Bow
TirIthSolKo
Two Hand Damage: 60 - 226
Durability: 29 of 44
Required Level: 57
Required Strength: 97
Required Dexterity: 121
Fingerprint: 0xbec250f5
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Level 10 Vigor Aura When Equipped
246% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Minimum Damage
+9 to Maximum Damage
Adds 55 - 160 Fire Damage
Adds 55 - 160 Lightning Damage
Adds 55 - 160 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (84 Frames)
+3 to Valkyrie
+10 to Dexterity
Regenerate Mana 20%
+2 to Mana after each Kill
+2 to Light Radius
Level 20 Revive (25/25 Charges)
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Tir Rune
Socketed: Ith Rune
Socketed: Sol Rune
Socketed: Ko Rune

Fletcher's Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x17b3d4f4
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)

Fletcher's Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x9b273996
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)

Fletcher's Grand Charm of Strength
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x656044c8
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
+5 to Strength

Fletcher's Grand Charm of Dexterity
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xd9df1a99
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
+5 to Dexterity

Fletcher's Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xde56a7da
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
+25 to Life

Fletcher's Grand Charm of Inertia
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x88b2109f
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
+7% Faster Run/Walk

Fletcher's Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xac00345e
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)

Shimmering Small Charm of Fire
Small Charm
Required Level: 25
Fingerprint: 0xb909ecab
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 2 - 4 Fire Damage
All Resistances +5

Shimmering Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 25
Fingerprint: 0xde2869a9
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
All Resistances +5

Shimmering Small Charm of the Icicle
Small Charm
Required Level: 25
Fingerprint: 0x7cdd19a7
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 2 - 4 Cold Damage Over 1 Secs (25 Frames)
All Resistances +5

Shimmering Small Charm of the Glacier
Small Charm
Required Level: 25
Fingerprint: 0x6c119586
Item Level: 83
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 3 - 6 Cold Damage Over 1 Secs (25 Frames)
All Resistances +5

Serpent's Small Charm of Sustenance
Small Charm
Required Level: 40
Fingerprint: 0x875d110f
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+12 to Life
+17 to Mana

Serpent's Small Charm of Sustenance
Small Charm
Required Level: 40
Fingerprint: 0x29bd6d14
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+13 to Life
+17 to Mana

Serpent's Small Charm of Life
Small Charm
Required Level: 40
Fingerprint: 0x98fa1c62
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5 to Life
+17 to Mana
Mercenary

Merc: A2 NM Offensive 'Might'
Weapon: 'Infinity' Thresher
Helm: Vampire Gaze
Armour: 'Fortitude' Ethereal Kraken Shell

Code:
Mercenary:

Name:       Jemali
Race:       Desert Mercenary
Type:       Off-Nightmare
Experience: 74573608
Level:      85
Dead?:      false

            Naked/Gear
Strength:   186/186
Dexterity:  150/150
HP:         1767/1863
Defense:    1302/5015
AR:         1913/1913

Fire:       149/109/49
Cold:       149/109/49
Lightning:  149/109/49
Poison:    149/109/49

Vampire Gaze
Bone Visage
Defense: 278
Durability: 38 of 40
Required Level: 70
Required Strength: 106
Fingerprint: 0xe4bdb464
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 6 - 22 Cold Damage Over 4 Secs (100 Frames)
6% Mana stolen per hit
8% Life stolen per hit
+100% Enhanced Defense
15% Slower Stamina Drain
All Resistances +15
Damage Reduced by 19%
Magic Damage Reduced by 15
Required Level +7
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Um Rune

Fortitude
Kraken Shell
ElSolDolLo
Defense: 3435
Durability: 25 of 25
Required Level: 61
Required Strength: 164
Fingerprint: 0xd5a80032
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
20% Chance to cast level 15 Chilling Armor when struck
+25% Faster Cast Rate
300% Enhanced Damage
+200% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
+96 to Life (Based on Character Level)
Replenish Life +7
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
All Resistances +29
Damage Reduced by 7
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 to Light Radius
Ethereal
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: El Rune
Socketed: Sol Rune
Socketed: Dol Rune
Socketed: Lo Rune

Infinity
Thresher
BerMalBerIst
Two Hand Damage: 71 - 833
Durability: 33 of 33
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 142
Required Dexterity: 108
Fingerprint: 0x2c532938
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
50% Chance to cast level 20 Chain Lightning when you Kill an Enemy
Level 12 Conviction Aura When Equipped
+35% Faster Run/Walk
295% Enhanced Damage
-53% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
40% Chance of Crushing Blow
Prevent Monster Heal
+43 to Vitality (Based on Character Level)
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Level 21 Cyclone Armor (30/30 Charges)
Ethereal
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Ber Rune
Socketed: Mal Rune
Socketed: Ber Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune


Finds
My inventory had two arrow stacks in it most of the time, so I didn't really bother picking up anything. A Pul, Um and Ist dropped during the MP, not sure what else was picked up by the group.


Gameplay


The set isn't bad, although like many of the class specific sets it takes you down a limited build path. I went with the obvious Frozen Arrow & Strafe route. I tried several options to resolve the mana sink that is FA, including both Insight and 1.07 MPK ring. In the end the option that worked best was just to use Strafe when the bulb was empty.

I started the group with Pride on the merc, but I couldn't keep within the Conviction coverage that @D2DC offered sufficiently, so I switched to Infinity. The build was highly dependent on the merc choice, FA felt much stronger with Infinity, Strafe felt better with Pride. When I had coverage from multiple auras and amp in the MP group, she was very strong.

I quite liked the balance of the two skills, so I now plan to do it properly solo. This will be with bespoke gear though, so I will put my 'Ice' bow to use, probably with Windforce on switch.

Thanks again to the MP group:
@ffs - Spectre, Natalya's WW/Venom Assassin
@d2lover - Trang-Oul, Trang's Zoomancer
@D2DC - Griswold, Griswold's Min-dmg Avenger
@PhineasB - Talith, Tal Rasha's Dual Nova Sorceress
@Vildecor - Gurgalan, Immortal King's WW Barbarian
 
Congrats, and thanks for hosting again Max! Way to edit out our Khalim's flail fail.. :p

The bloopers reel:

(Alternate Title: I Have a Brain)

I also edited out "Waiting for @D2DC to kill the Ancients" :p
 
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The bloopers reel:

(Alternate Title: I Have a Brain)

I also edited out "Waiting for @D2DC to kill the Ancients" :p
LOL. It's even worse watching it back again. Thanks to @ffs for finally bailing us out! XD
 
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