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Patriarch Bulls_Eye, Throw Barb with A3 Lightning Merc
This guy is the sixth character in my Lesser Skills Sept, which focuses on less common (or commonly thought to be underpowered) skills for each class. I had a choice between Leap Attack or Throw Barb as the only builds I haven't made, and I went with Throw because it seemed more likely to be enjoyable. He started out with plan to be Frenzy/Throw hyrid, with Faith A1 Rogue and Warshrike with Lacerators on switch for amp (to use with Frenzy). He quested to A1 Hell as Frenzy build, until he could equip Lacerators at lvl 68 when he became thrower to finish up A5.
Overview of Build
But I ended up using him for the Missile Multitude MP Group, which meant shifting to the A3 merc per that theme. It also meant focusing on pure Thrower, so points in Frenzy were dropped in favor of maxed Battle Orders to provide for the group. @ffs provided the Fanaticism aura from his Faith Zookeeper, and @maxicek provided amp with his Dentist, so Bulls_Eye was also able to drop Lacerators in favor of 2x on Warshrike on switch, which aided replenishing the knives (especially when I added four more sets to the backpack/cube). ffs also equipped Last Wish on his merc, which provided Might and made the missile damage quite respectable.
He was 75@ for fire and lightning, 71 for cold (with Ravenfrost absorb), and ~50 for poison, > 3500 life with BO active, and dished out quite solid damage quickly with Might, Fanatacism and amp. The main issue was, as with all throwing characters, the rate of replenish not being enough to keep up with use. That was true even with the 8 sets of Warshrikes, and I had to occasionally bail on the group to repair/replenish the weapons. The merc was as useless as expected, even with the -eLR gear and even when the group dropped to p3.
Final gear:
- eth Warshrike / Warshrike
- Warshrike / Warshrike (plus x4 in backpack and cube)
- CoH
- Giant Skull with 2 Ruby Jewels with +80% ED, +8 dext and +9 strength
- War Traveler
- LoH
- Razortail
- Highlord's
- Man Leech with 9@, 16 CR, 16 strength and 26 life / 250/19 Ravenfrost
- Backback: 8 Sharp GCs (7 of Vita / Sust and 1 of Maiming), 8 Fine SCs (FHR to 20 and rest Vita with one Inertia), Cube (2x Warshrike), 2x Warshrike
Merc: A3 Lightning
- Crescent Moon Crystal Sword
- up'ed SoVM (4/5 facet)
- Lidless (5/5 facet)
- eth 20/12 Griffon's (5/5 Facet)
Gameplay
The MP group was not as overpowered as some of the past MP groups, resulting in p3 for A3-A5 when we were down to only three players to keep things moving. But the greater challenge made things interesting, and tactics to compliment the other characters were at a greater premium, which I definitely enjoyed. The group was:
@maxicek - Crowley, Dentist
@ffs - Whip, Faith Zookeeper Druid
@ziambe - Hotpocket, Mulitshot Amazon (for the A1-A2 portion on p8)
@maxicek posted a video of the group here that gives a nice flavor of the playthrough and complimentary nature of the characters. Bulls_Eye was quite a fun playthrough, and the MP group made it more so because I was able to have him play a particular role: a tank. I was able to stay in front and absorb damage and dish plenty out, allowing the other characters to send their missiles from a little more safety. I found the pierce, and general AoE from that and novas more noticeable than anticipated. All in all, he was quite powerful and a fun character to plan, build, and then play. He made it through with no deaths, which wasn't too surprising given his life pool and leeching.
He didn't find anything of note, with Pul and Fal from HFs. After the group finished, I went back for the HF quest, on p1 with Lacerators on switch again, which was fortunate because Hephasto was PI:
Thanks once again to the MP group for a fun playthrough to tick off another Pat. One more character left in the Sept, the FoHdin, who is in A1 Hell.
This guy is the sixth character in my Lesser Skills Sept, which focuses on less common (or commonly thought to be underpowered) skills for each class. I had a choice between Leap Attack or Throw Barb as the only builds I haven't made, and I went with Throw because it seemed more likely to be enjoyable. He started out with plan to be Frenzy/Throw hyrid, with Faith A1 Rogue and Warshrike with Lacerators on switch for amp (to use with Frenzy). He quested to A1 Hell as Frenzy build, until he could equip Lacerators at lvl 68 when he became thrower to finish up A5.
Overview of Build
But I ended up using him for the Missile Multitude MP Group, which meant shifting to the A3 merc per that theme. It also meant focusing on pure Thrower, so points in Frenzy were dropped in favor of maxed Battle Orders to provide for the group. @ffs provided the Fanaticism aura from his Faith Zookeeper, and @maxicek provided amp with his Dentist, so Bulls_Eye was also able to drop Lacerators in favor of 2x on Warshrike on switch, which aided replenishing the knives (especially when I added four more sets to the backpack/cube). ffs also equipped Last Wish on his merc, which provided Might and made the missile damage quite respectable.
He was 75@ for fire and lightning, 71 for cold (with Ravenfrost absorb), and ~50 for poison, > 3500 life with BO active, and dished out quite solid damage quickly with Might, Fanatacism and amp. The main issue was, as with all throwing characters, the rate of replenish not being enough to keep up with use. That was true even with the 8 sets of Warshrikes, and I had to occasionally bail on the group to repair/replenish the weapons. The merc was as useless as expected, even with the -eLR gear and even when the group dropped to p3.
Final gear:
- eth Warshrike / Warshrike
- Warshrike / Warshrike (plus x4 in backpack and cube)
- CoH
- Giant Skull with 2 Ruby Jewels with +80% ED, +8 dext and +9 strength
- War Traveler
- LoH
- Razortail
- Highlord's
- Man Leech with 9@, 16 CR, 16 strength and 26 life / 250/19 Ravenfrost
- Backback: 8 Sharp GCs (7 of Vita / Sust and 1 of Maiming), 8 Fine SCs (FHR to 20 and rest Vita with one Inertia), Cube (2x Warshrike), 2x Warshrike
Merc: A3 Lightning
- Crescent Moon Crystal Sword
- up'ed SoVM (4/5 facet)
- Lidless (5/5 facet)
- eth 20/12 Griffon's (5/5 Facet)
Gameplay
The MP group was not as overpowered as some of the past MP groups, resulting in p3 for A3-A5 when we were down to only three players to keep things moving. But the greater challenge made things interesting, and tactics to compliment the other characters were at a greater premium, which I definitely enjoyed. The group was:
@maxicek - Crowley, Dentist
@ffs - Whip, Faith Zookeeper Druid
@ziambe - Hotpocket, Mulitshot Amazon (for the A1-A2 portion on p8)
@maxicek posted a video of the group here that gives a nice flavor of the playthrough and complimentary nature of the characters. Bulls_Eye was quite a fun playthrough, and the MP group made it more so because I was able to have him play a particular role: a tank. I was able to stay in front and absorb damage and dish plenty out, allowing the other characters to send their missiles from a little more safety. I found the pierce, and general AoE from that and novas more noticeable than anticipated. All in all, he was quite powerful and a fun character to plan, build, and then play. He made it through with no deaths, which wasn't too surprising given his life pool and leeching.
He didn't find anything of note, with Pul and Fal from HFs. After the group finished, I went back for the HF quest, on p1 with Lacerators on switch again, which was fortunate because Hephasto was PI:
Thanks once again to the MP group for a fun playthrough to tick off another Pat. One more character left in the Sept, the FoHdin, who is in A1 Hell.
Code:
Name: Bulls_Eye
Class: Barbarian
Experience: 926427325
Level: 83
Naked/Gear
Strength: 68/158
Dexterity: 125/167
Vitality: 307/317
Energy: 10/10
HP: 1407/1743
Mana: 92/132
Stamina: 456/456
Defense: 31/1593
AR: 610/1732
Fire: 153/113/53
Cold: 122/82/22
Lightning: 138/98/38
Poison: 103/63/3
MF: 75 Block: 22
GF: 0
FR/W: 28
FHR: 20
IAS: 100
FCR: 0
Bash: 1/4
Leap: 0/0
Double Swing: 20/23
Stun: 0/0
Double Throw: 20/23
Leap Attack: 0/0
Concentrate: 0/0
Frenzy: 0/0
Whirlwind: 0/0
Berserk: 0/0
Sword Mastery: 0/0
Axe Mastery: 0/0
Mace Mastery: 0/0
Pole Arm Mastery: 0/0
Throwing Mastery: 20/23
Spear Mastery: 0/0
Increased Stamina: 1/4
Iron Skin: 1/4
Increased Speed: 4/7
Natural Resistance: 5/8
Howl: 1/4
Find Potion: 0/0
Taunt: 0/0
Shout: 1/4
Find Item: 0/0
Battle Cry: 0/0
Battle Orders: 20/23
Grim Ward: 0/0
War Cry: 0/0
Battle Command: 0/0
Code:
Raven Frost
Ring
Required Level: 45
Fingerprint: 0x6b488b1c
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
War Traveler
Battle Boots
Defense: 124
Durability: 48 of 48
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 95
Fingerprint: 0xcb1f6abf
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+25% Faster Run/Walk
Adds 15 - 25 Damage
+160% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Strength
+10 to Vitality
40% Slower Stamina Drain
Attacker Takes Damage of 5
50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+30 Maximum Durability
Highlord's Wrath
Amulet
Required Level: 65
Fingerprint: 0xae9f88c0
Item Level: 88
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
Laying of Hands
Bramble Mitts
Defense: 86
Durability: 12 of 12
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0x8dca9c3
Item Level: 85
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%
Razortail
Sharkskin Belt
Defense: 107
Durability: 14 of 14
Required Level: 32
Required Strength: 20
Fingerprint: 0xb9d93365
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Piercing Attack
+10 to Maximum Damage
+149% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
+15 to Dexterity
Attacker Takes Damage of (Based on Character Level) 83
Giant Skull
Bone Visage
Defense: 450
Durability: 40 of 40
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 106
Fingerprint: 0xcd93bc51
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
80% Enhanced Damage
10% Chance of Crushing Blow
Knockback
+315 Defense
+44 to Strength
+8 to Dexterity
2 Sockets (2 used)
Socketed: Ruby Jewel of Daring
Socketed: Ruby Jewel of Virility
Ruby Jewel of Daring
Jewel
Required Level: 58
Fingerprint: 0x5177cfee
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
40% Enhanced Damage
+8 to Dexterity
Ruby Jewel of Virility
Jewel
Required Level: 58
Fingerprint: 0xc58e0a6e
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
40% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Strength
Grim Finger
Ring
Required Level: 66
Fingerprint: 0x251bdaf0
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
3% Mana stolen per hit
+16 to Strength
+26 to Life
Cold Resist +19%
All Resistances +8
+1 to Mana after each Kill
Chains of Honor
Wyrmhide
DolUmBerIst
Defense: 785
Durability: 24 of 24
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 84
Fingerprint: 0x9382ecbc
Item Level: 74
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+200% Damage to Demons
+100% Damage to Undead
8% Life stolen per hit
+70% Enhanced Defense
+20 to Strength
Replenish Life +7
All Resistances +65
Damage Reduced by 8%
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Dol Rune
Socketed: Um Rune
Socketed: Ber Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
Warshrike
Winged Knife
Throw Damage: 79 - 134
One Hand Damage: 93 - 120
Quantity: 200
Required Level: 75
Required Strength: 45
Required Dexterity: 142
Fingerprint: 0x9f5b3d9b
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
25% Chance to cast level 9 Nova on striking
+30% Increased Attack Speed
Piercing Attack
245% Enhanced Damage
50% Deadly Strike
Replenishes quantity
Warshrike
Winged Knife
Throw Damage: 78 - 133
One Hand Damage: 92 - 119
Quantity: 200
Required Level: 75
Required Strength: 45
Required Dexterity: 142
Fingerprint: 0x4eb0158
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
25% Chance to cast level 9 Nova on striking
+30% Increased Attack Speed
Piercing Attack
242% Enhanced Damage
50% Deadly Strike
Replenishes quantity
Warshrike
Winged Knife
Throw Damage: 77 - 131
One Hand Damage: 90 - 117
Quantity: 184
Required Level: 75
Required Strength: 45
Required Dexterity: 142
Fingerprint: 0x28237d66
Item Level: 94
Version: Expansion 1.10+
25% Chance to cast level 9 Nova on striking
+30% Increased Attack Speed
Piercing Attack
236% Enhanced Damage
50% Deadly Strike
Replenishes quantity
Warshrike
Winged Knife
Throw Damage: 79 - 134
One Hand Damage: 92 - 120
Quantity: 184
Required Level: 75
Required Strength: 45
Required Dexterity: 142
Fingerprint: 0x1613d4ca
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
25% Chance to cast level 9 Nova on striking
+30% Increased Attack Speed
Piercing Attack
244% Enhanced Damage
50% Deadly Strike
Replenishes quantity
Bulls_Eye's Lacerator
Winged Axe
Throw Damage: 30 - 270
One Hand Damage: 48 - 252
Quantity: 171
Required Level: 68
Required Strength: 86
Required Dexterity: 112
Fingerprint: 0xf78cd1a
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
33% Chance to cast level 3 Amplify Damage on striking
+30% Increased Attack Speed
200% Enhanced Damage
33% Chance of Open Wounds
Prevent Monster Heal
Hit Causes Monster to Flee 50%
Replenishes quantity
Ethereal
Warshrike
Winged Knife
Throw Damage: 110 - 189
One Hand Damage: 130 - 169
Quantity: 200
Required Level: 75
Required Strength: 35
Required Dexterity: 132
Fingerprint: 0xc1219537
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
25% Chance to cast level 9 Nova on striking
+30% Increased Attack Speed
Piercing Attack
226% Enhanced Damage
50% Deadly Strike
Replenishes quantity
Ethereal
Warshrike
Winged Knife
Throw Damage: 80 - 136
One Hand Damage: 94 - 122
Quantity: 200
Required Level: 75
Required Strength: 45
Required Dexterity: 142
Fingerprint: 0xe9cdd318
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
25% Chance to cast level 9 Nova on striking
+30% Increased Attack Speed
Piercing Attack
250% Enhanced Damage
50% Deadly Strike
Replenishes quantity
Warshrike
Winged Knife
Throw Damage: 79 - 134
One Hand Damage: 93 - 120
Quantity: 200
Required Level: 75
Required Strength: 45
Required Dexterity: 142
Fingerprint: 0xebb7891e
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
25% Chance to cast level 9 Nova on striking
+30% Increased Attack Speed
Piercing Attack
245% Enhanced Damage
50% Deadly Strike
Replenishes quantity
Warshrike
Winged Knife
Throw Damage: 80 - 136
One Hand Damage: 94 - 122
Quantity: 200
Required Level: 75
Required Strength: 45
Required Dexterity: 142
Fingerprint: 0x4df0d168
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
25% Chance to cast level 9 Nova on striking
+30% Increased Attack Speed
Piercing Attack
249% Enhanced Damage
50% Deadly Strike
Replenishes quantity
Bulls_Eye's Lacerator
Winged Axe
Throw Damage: 21 - 183
One Hand Damage: 33 - 171
Quantity: 171
Required Level: 68
Required Strength: 96
Required Dexterity: 122
Fingerprint: 0x854bbd07
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
33% Chance to cast level 3 Amplify Damage on striking
+30% Increased Attack Speed
206% Enhanced Damage
33% Chance of Open Wounds
Prevent Monster Heal
Hit Causes Monster to Flee 50%
Replenishes quantity
Code:
Sharp Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0xb76b5bc
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+8 to Maximum Damage
+75 to Attack Rating
+39 to Life
Fine Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0x71dfd910
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
+3 to Maximum Damage
+10 to Attack Rating
Fine Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0x477fb0cc
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
+2 to Maximum Damage
+17 to Attack Rating
Fine Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0xa3bc3f63
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
+3 to Maximum Damage
+19 to Attack Rating
Fine Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0x74d902da
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
+1 to Maximum Damage
+14 to Attack Rating
Fine Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xa0d2679b
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Maximum Damage
+18 to Attack Rating
+20 to Life
Fine Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xde186caf
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to Maximum Damage
+17 to Attack Rating
+19 to Life
Fine Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xe3ff828d
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to Maximum Damage
+17 to Attack Rating
+18 to Life
Fine Small Charm of Inertia
Small Charm
Required Level: 27
Fingerprint: 0xa08927aa
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3% Faster Run/Walk
+3 to Maximum Damage
+17 to Attack Rating
Sharp Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0x76dee4b6
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+10 to Maximum Damage
+51 to Attack Rating
+38 to Life
Sharp Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 37
Fingerprint: 0xa619d17
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+10 to Maximum Damage
+65 to Attack Rating
+30 to Life
Sharp Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0xb6a07a1f
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+10 to Maximum Damage
+76 to Attack Rating
+40 to Life
Sharp Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 37
Fingerprint: 0x63676f83
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+10 to Maximum Damage
+73 to Attack Rating
+28 to Life
Sharp Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0xf98ec29d
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+10 to Maximum Damage
+54 to Attack Rating
+40 to Life
Sharp Grand Charm of Maiming
Grand Charm
Required Level: 63
Fingerprint: 0xe3e747f3
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+13 to Maximum Damage
+67 to Attack Rating
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
Code:
Name: Jarulf
Race: Eastern Sorceror
Type: Ltng-Normal
Experience: 63673066
Level: 83
Dead?: false
Naked/Gear
Strength: 135/135
Dexterity: 108/108
HP: 1114/1114
Defense: 767/2110
AR: 1666/1666
Fire: 174/134/74
Cold: 174/134/74
Lightning: 174/134/74
Poison: 174/134/74
Skin of the Vipermagi
Wyrmhide
Defense: 803
Durability: 24 of 24
Required Level: 57
Required Strength: 84
Fingerprint: 0x2baadab
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
100% Chance to cast level 47 Chain Lightning when you Die
+1 to All Skills
+30% Faster Cast Rate
Adds 1 - 74 Lightning Damage
-4% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+5% to Lightning Skill Damage
+120% Enhanced Defense
All Resistances +32
Magic Damage Reduced by 11
Required Level +7
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Rainbow Facet
Griffon's Eye
Diadem
Defense: 226
Durability: 11 of 11
Required Level: 76
Fingerprint: 0x13f8d9f0
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
100% Chance to cast level 47 Chain Lightning when you Die
+1 to All Skills
+25% Faster Cast Rate
Adds 1 - 74 Lightning Damage
-25% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+17% to Lightning Skill Damage
+142 Defense
Ethereal
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Rainbow Facet
Crescent Moon
Superior Crystal Sword
ShaelUmTir
One Hand Damage: 14 - 44
Durability: 22 of 22
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 43
Fingerprint: 0x9b036c2b
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
10% Chance to cast level 17 Chain Lightning on striking
7% Chance to cast level 13 Static Field on striking
+20% Increased Attack Speed
192% Enhanced Damage
+1 to Maximum Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
-35% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+11 Magic Absorb
+2 to Mana after each Kill
Increase Maximum Durability 12%
Level 18 Summon Spirit Wolf (30/30 Charges)
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Shael Rune
Socketed: Um Rune
Socketed: Tir Rune
Lidless Wall
Grim Shield
Defense: 314
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 70 of 70
Required Level: 49
Required Strength: 58
Fingerprint: 0x38e080a5
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
100% Chance to cast level 41 Nova when you Level-Up
+1 to All Skills
+20% Faster Cast Rate
Adds 1 - 74 Lightning Damage
-5% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+5% to Lightning Skill Damage
+108% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Energy
Increase Maximum Mana 10%
+3 to Mana after each Kill
+1 to Light Radius
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Rainbow Facet
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