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Matriarch Praxidike, eBotD Venomous BearSin and Faith Merc
This Assassin is the second in a forthcoming sept focused on 2-Handed Melee builds. She ran as part of the MP Shapeshifting group hosted by @maxicek, so she obviously had Beast on switch. As for weapon, I went back and forth between eBotD and eTomby, but I really wanted to go Flaming Mauler with eTomby for the Druid and avoid using the same weapon on multiple characters. So we went with the eBotD:
Overview of Build
The MP group started in A1 Hell. I initially was going to twink as standard trapper, but since I was planning to go with Shadow Warrior and Claws of Thunder, I ran her as dual claw with the Warrior until she could shift at the start of A5 NM, with eBotD equipped part way through that Act. She also had Bramble, with the idea of pumping poison damage on Venom and the pNovas, but it wasn't strong enough to be worth it in the end, as noted here, so she went with Fortitude and focus on physical damage.
The Warrior with Claws of Thunder on LMB worked out pretty well, and was a fun change of pace, especially when there wasn't much else to do with the points. Faith Rogue kept attack speed quick, shifted she had plenty of life (especially with BO from the group), Fade sorted out resists and some damage reduction, maxed Venom added some damage (probably), and she hit hard. The only issue was AR and mediocre chance to hit when she was out of range of Infinity from a group member, but the AR charms and dual Ravens and always-on lvl 14 Fanatacism made it manageable when solo.
Final gear:
- eBotD GPA
- Beast / Spirit switch
- Guillame's w/ Scintillating Jewel of Truth
- Fortitude
- up'ed SoE
- LoH
- up'ed Gores
- 28@ Mara's
- Ravenfrost x2 (250/19 and 249/19)
- Backback: Steel GCs, 1 Sharp and 1 Shimmering GC, SCs resist/elemental
Fastest attack with Fanatacism, hitting the 86 FHR breakpoint on main, and maxed resists with Fade active.
Merc:
- Faith (1/14)
- Fortitude
- Vamp
Gameplay
The MP group was a powerhouse, making a romp of Hell on p8. The group was:
@maxicek - Isklor, Dual Dream Polar Bear Paladin
@ffs - Furry, Fuzzy Dodger Amazon
@skiffcz - Logan, Wolfhowl Barbarian
@D2DC - Kren-Douar, Earthshifter Fury Wolf Druid
@d2lover - Stunningham, Stun/Maul Bear Druid
Praxidike used only a single potion the entire time, and she could hold her own when isolated from the group (but definitely not a fast killer, especially if PIs were around). Really not much to describe except the sheer demolition that the group wrought, documented in the vids by @maxicek here and here. As you can see, she had little fear in running around, with the Warrior a fun little distraction to watch throw some lightning damage. RMB normal attack with the Claws of Thunder on LMB for the warrior worked out well actually.
Without the group play, p8 would not have been workable without some shifts in gear (and even then probably a bit sloggy), but she handled p5 on her own for the forge (Lem) without regearing. NM forge was a Hel. She didn't pick anything up on the playthrough.
Thanks to the MP group, which has helped finish two characters in this 2H melee Sept. Thanks for reading!
Readouts
This Assassin is the second in a forthcoming sept focused on 2-Handed Melee builds. She ran as part of the MP Shapeshifting group hosted by @maxicek, so she obviously had Beast on switch. As for weapon, I went back and forth between eBotD and eTomby, but I really wanted to go Flaming Mauler with eTomby for the Druid and avoid using the same weapon on multiple characters. So we went with the eBotD:
Code:
Breath of the Dying
Superior Great Poleaxe
VexHelElEldZodEth
Two Hand Damage: 333 - 917
Durability: 28 of 28
Required Level: 69
Required Strength: 136
Required Dexterity: 72
Fingerprint: 0x57236f85
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
50% Chance to cast level 20 Poison Nova when you Kill an Enemy
Indestructible
+60% Increased Attack Speed
383% Enhanced Damage
-25% Target Defense
+51 to Attack Rating
+200% Damage to Undead
+50 to Attack Rating against Undead
7% Mana stolen per hit
15% Life stolen per hit
Prevent Monster Heal
All Stats +30
+1 to Light Radius
Requirements -20%
Ethereal
6 Sockets (6 used)
Socketed: Vex Rune
Socketed: Hel Rune
Socketed: El Rune
Socketed: Eld Rune
Socketed: Zod Rune
Socketed: Eth RuneOverview of Build
The MP group started in A1 Hell. I initially was going to twink as standard trapper, but since I was planning to go with Shadow Warrior and Claws of Thunder, I ran her as dual claw with the Warrior until she could shift at the start of A5 NM, with eBotD equipped part way through that Act. She also had Bramble, with the idea of pumping poison damage on Venom and the pNovas, but it wasn't strong enough to be worth it in the end, as noted here, so she went with Fortitude and focus on physical damage.
The Warrior with Claws of Thunder on LMB worked out pretty well, and was a fun change of pace, especially when there wasn't much else to do with the points. Faith Rogue kept attack speed quick, shifted she had plenty of life (especially with BO from the group), Fade sorted out resists and some damage reduction, maxed Venom added some damage (probably), and she hit hard. The only issue was AR and mediocre chance to hit when she was out of range of Infinity from a group member, but the AR charms and dual Ravens and always-on lvl 14 Fanatacism made it manageable when solo.
Final gear:
- eBotD GPA
- Beast / Spirit switch
- Guillame's w/ Scintillating Jewel of Truth
- Fortitude
- up'ed SoE
- LoH
- up'ed Gores
- 28@ Mara's
- Ravenfrost x2 (250/19 and 249/19)
- Backback: Steel GCs, 1 Sharp and 1 Shimmering GC, SCs resist/elemental
Fastest attack with Fanatacism, hitting the 86 FHR breakpoint on main, and maxed resists with Fade active.
Merc:
- Faith (1/14)
- Fortitude
- Vamp
Gameplay
The MP group was a powerhouse, making a romp of Hell on p8. The group was:
@maxicek - Isklor, Dual Dream Polar Bear Paladin
@ffs - Furry, Fuzzy Dodger Amazon
@skiffcz - Logan, Wolfhowl Barbarian
@D2DC - Kren-Douar, Earthshifter Fury Wolf Druid
@d2lover - Stunningham, Stun/Maul Bear Druid
Praxidike used only a single potion the entire time, and she could hold her own when isolated from the group (but definitely not a fast killer, especially if PIs were around). Really not much to describe except the sheer demolition that the group wrought, documented in the vids by @maxicek here and here. As you can see, she had little fear in running around, with the Warrior a fun little distraction to watch throw some lightning damage. RMB normal attack with the Claws of Thunder on LMB for the warrior worked out well actually.
Without the group play, p8 would not have been workable without some shifts in gear (and even then probably a bit sloggy), but she handled p5 on her own for the forge (Lem) without regearing. NM forge was a Hel. She didn't pick anything up on the playthrough.
Thanks to the MP group, which has helped finish two characters in this 2H melee Sept. Thanks for reading!
Readouts
Code:
Name: Praxidike
Class: Assassin
Experience: 1026652963
Level: 84
Naked/Gear
Strength: 125/182
Dexterity: 65/112
Vitality: 300/327
Energy: 25/40
HP: 1116/1380
Mana: 149/336
Stamina: 548/568
Defense: 16/2383
AR: 100000289/100001899
Fire: 171/131/71
Cold: 156/116/56
Lightning: 167/127/67
Poison: 178/138/78
MF: 0 Block: 27
GF: 0
FR/W: 30
FHR: 145
IAS: 60
FCR: 59
Fire Blast: 1/5
Shock Web: 0/0
Blade Sentinel: 1/5
Charged Bolt Sentry: 0/0
Wake of Fire: 1/5
Blade Fury: 1/5
Lightning Sentry: 0/0
Wake of Inferno: 0/0
Death Sentry: 0/0
Blade Shield: 18/22
Claw Mastery: 1/5
Psychic Hammer: 1/5
Burst of Speed: 1/5
Weapon Block: 1/5
Cloak of Shadows: 1/5
Fade: 7/11
Shadow Warrior: 20/24
Mind Blast: 0/0
Venom: 20/24
Shadow Master: 0/0
Tiger Strike: 0/0
Dragon Talon: 0/0
Fists of Fire: 1/5
Dragon Claw: 0/0
Cobra Strike: 0/0
Claws of Thunder: 20/24
Dragon Tail: 0/0
Blades of Ice: 0/0
Dragon Flight: 0/0
Phoenix Strike: 0/0
Code:
Guillaume's Face
Winged Helm
Defense: 217
Durability: 38 of 40
Required Level: 36
Required Strength: 115
Fingerprint: 0x8e435183
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+37% Faster Hit Recovery
35% Chance of Crushing Blow
15% Deadly Strike
+120% Enhanced Defense
+15 to Strength
All Resistances +15
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Scintillating Jewel of Truth
String of Ears
Spiderweb Sash
Defense: 163
Durability: 21 of 22
Required Level: 53
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0x308d92f4
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
8% Life stolen per hit
+156% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
Damage Reduced by 15%
Magic Damage Reduced by 15
Required Level +7
+10 Maximum Durability
Mara's Kaleidoscope
Amulet
Required Level: 67
Fingerprint: 0x6b8ff10a
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
All Stats +5
All Resistances +28
Raven Frost
Ring
Required Level: 45
Fingerprint: 0xd137b31e
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+250 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
Fortitude
Archon Plate
ElSolDolLo
Defense: 1575
Durability: 57 of 60
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 103
Fingerprint: 0x99e9b760
Item Level: 88
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
+84 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
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: El Rune
Socketed: Sol Rune
Socketed: Dol Rune
Socketed: Lo Rune
Gore Rider
Myrmidon Greaves
Defense: 176
Durability: 33 of 34
Required Level: 72
Required Strength: 156
Fingerprint: 0xc6082243
Item Level: 75
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+30% Faster Run/Walk
15% Chance of Crushing Blow
15% Deadly Strike
10% Chance of Open Wounds
+184% Enhanced Defense
+20 Maximum Stamina
Required Level +7
Requirements -25%
+10 Maximum Durability
Raven Frost
Ring
Required Level: 45
Fingerprint: 0x130b50ff
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+249 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
Laying of Hands
Bramble Mitts
Defense: 84
Durability: 10 of 12
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0xa2a0c0e5
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
10% Chance to cast level 3 Holy Bolt on striking
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+350% Damage to Demons
+25 Defense
Fire Resist +50%
Breath of the Dying
Superior Great Poleaxe
VexHelElEldZodEth
Two Hand Damage: 333 - 917
Durability: 28 of 28
Required Level: 69
Required Strength: 136
Required Dexterity: 72
Fingerprint: 0x57236f85
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
50% Chance to cast level 20 Poison Nova when you Kill an Enemy
Indestructible
+60% Increased Attack Speed
383% Enhanced Damage
-25% Target Defense
+51 to Attack Rating
+200% Damage to Undead
+50 to Attack Rating against Undead
7% Mana stolen per hit
15% Life stolen per hit
Prevent Monster Heal
All Stats +30
+1 to Light Radius
Requirements -20%
Ethereal
6 Sockets (6 used)
Socketed: Vex Rune
Socketed: Hel Rune
Socketed: El Rune
Socketed: Eld Rune
Socketed: Zod Rune
Socketed: Eth Rune
Ursa's Beast
Ettin Axe
BerTirUmMalLum
One Hand Damage: 118 - 237
Durability: 22 of 24
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 145
Required Dexterity: 45
Fingerprint: 0xa5014b43
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped
+40% Increased Attack Speed
260% Enhanced Damage
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
25% Chance of Open Wounds
Prevent Monster Heal
+3 to Werebear
+3 to Lycanthropy
+37 to Strength
+10 to Energy
+2 to Mana after each Kill
Level 13 Summon Grizzly (5/5 Charges)
5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Ber Rune
Socketed: Tir Rune
Socketed: Um Rune
Socketed: Mal Rune
Socketed: Lum Rune
Spirit
Monarch
TalThulOrtAmn
Defense: 140
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 85 of 86
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 156
Fingerprint: 0x34f88642
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+34% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+22 to Vitality
+107 to Mana
Cold Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
+3 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Tal Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Socketed: Ort Rune
Socketed: Amn Rune
Code:
Amber Small Charm of Winter
Small Charm
Required Level: 38
Fingerprint: 0x4aaa3643
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 4 - 9 Cold Damage Over 1 Secs (25 Frames)
Lightning Resist +11%
Sharp Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0xfa860a0c
Item Level: 94
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+10 to Maximum Damage
+72 to Attack Rating
+38 to Life
Shimmering Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 37
Fingerprint: 0x16f526d3
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+28 to Life
All Resistances +15
Emerald Small Charm of Dexterity
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0x97ac0526
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Dexterity
Poison Resist +11%
Steel Grand Charm of Balance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 35
Fingerprint: 0xc079edcc
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+12% Faster Hit Recovery
+117 to Attack Rating
Steel Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0x222cd76c
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+113 to Attack Rating
+40 to Life
Steel Grand Charm of Balance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 41
Fingerprint: 0xf90f2367
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+12% Faster Hit Recovery
+130 to Attack Rating
Steel Grand Charm of Balance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 41
Fingerprint: 0xc1a964b6
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+12% Faster Hit Recovery
+131 to Attack Rating
Steel Grand Charm of Balance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 35
Fingerprint: 0xbea2045b
Item Level: 69
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+12% Faster Hit Recovery
+115 to Attack Rating
Steel Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0x5d28050f
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+127 to Attack Rating
+40 to Life
Arcing Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 57
Fingerprint: 0x713ab427
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 1 - 42 Lightning Damage
+19 to Life
Steel Small Charm of Sustenance
Small Charm
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0xc2bca68b
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+36 to Attack Rating
+15 to Life
Shimmering Small Charm of Storms
Small Charm
Required Level: 37
Fingerprint: 0x9d30b7b9
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 1 - 28 Lightning Damage
All Resistances +4
Emerald Small Charm of Dexterity
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0xd3bbbfe9
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Dexterity
Poison Resist +11%
Boreal Small Charm of Storms
Small Charm
Required Level: 58
Fingerprint: 0x9120fddb
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 1 - 22 Lightning Damage
Adds 7 - 10 Cold Damage Over 1 Secs (25 Frames)
Steel Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0x2bacd6e0
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
+35 to Attack Rating
Code:
Name: Iantha
Race: Rogue Scout
Type: Fire - Normal
Experience: 59980862
Level: 84
Dead?: false
Naked/Gear
Strength: 137/137
Dexterity: 207/207
HP: 1410/1525
Defense: 1169/4841
AR: 2226/670026
Fire: 185/145/85
Cold: 185/145/85
Lightning: 185/145/85
Poison: 185/145/85
Fortitude
Archon Plate
ElSolDolLo
Defense: 3420
Durability: 31 of 31
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 93
Fingerprint: 0x65777894
Item Level: 88
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
+115 to Life (Based on Character Level)
Replenish Life +7
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
All Resistances +28
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
Vampire Gaze
Grim Helm
Defense: 252
Durability: 32 of 40
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 58
Fingerprint: 0xa42313ea
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 6 - 22 Cold Damage Over 4 Secs (100 Frames)
8% Mana stolen per hit
8% Life stolen per hit
+100% Enhanced Defense
15% Slower Stamina Drain
Damage Reduced by 19%
Magic Damage Reduced by 13
Faith
Ward Bow
OhmJahLemEld
Two Hand Damage: 86 - 227
Durability: 29 of 48
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 72
Required Dexterity: 146
Fingerprint: 0x7b1bea67
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Level 14 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped
+1 to All Skills
330% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
300% Bonus to Attack Rating
+75% Damage to Undead
+50 to Attack Rating against Undead
Adds 120 - 120 Fire Damage
All Resistances +15
10% Reanimate as: Returned
75% Extra Gold from Monsters
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Ohm Rune
Socketed: Jah Rune
Socketed: Lem Rune
Socketed: Eld Rune
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