Patriarch Fartohld - Flaming (mauler)

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Patriarch Fartohld - Flaming (mauler)

Name: Fartohld
Class: Druid
Experience: 1044763088
Level: 84

Naked/Gear
Strength: 155/186
Dexterity: 20/23
Vitality: 315/315
Energy: 20/50
HP: 819/1043
Mana: 186/219
Stamina: 457/507
Defense: 5/1379
AR: 70/24801

Fire: 129/89/29
Cold: 113/73/13
Lightning: 124/84/24
Poison: 83/43/-17

MF: 0
Block: 0
GF: 50
FR/W: 30
FHR: 60
IAS: 110
FCR: 0

PDR% 15 (from Fade)

Mana steal 5%
Life steal 10%
Life after each kill 10
Damage taken goes to mana 27%

OW 35%
CB 15
DS 15%

Werewolf: 1/8
Lycanthropy: 10/17
Werebear: 20/27
Feral Rage: 1/8
Maul: 1/8
Fire Claws: 20/27
Shock Wave: 2/9

Firestorm: 20/22
Molten Boulder: 20/22

Final Gear:
Head: Jalal's Mane (IAS jewel)
Armor: Treachery Kraken Shell (for the looks while unshifted )
Gloves: Dracul's Grasp
Belt: Trang-Oul's Girth
Boots: Gore Rider
Weapon: Oath Feral Axe
Amulet: Angelic Wings
Ring1: Angelic Halo
Ring2: Death Master - rare with mana steal
Switch: Fleshrenderer + Spirit Monarch
Charms: 3 shifting skillers, resist charms and a few life sc's

Merc: N/A

Fartohld is a ghostly manbear who bearslapped (not to be confused with

Spoiler: beardslapping!

) his way mercless to Baal at level 84. Treachery solved IAS & resist needs once again. Oath Feral Axe was a low roll but did its job. There was no time for babysitting so Merc was ditched in Hell act 2. Shockwave was a defensive marvel although was used sparcely in order to get hit to keep Fde going. 3k life and lifetap meant it was no biggie. Maul ended up a backupskill instead of something build defining. Str + WB gave 489 ED so the fully charged Mauls +140ED was nothing too fancy and remained a FI solution. Nevertheless Fartohld ended up closer to a Flaming Mauler than an all out Firedamage FC build.

Hell act1-3 were done on P3, rest on P1. Toughest enemies were Holyfreeze bosses with manaburn minions. Two ancients were fire immune, fight was a bit tricky but still only lasted a few minutes and no resetting. Lister & minions were tough but shockwave solved it. Baal dropped an essence! I had been hunting for one for a good while.

Fun char. Had thought P3 atleast would be possible for the whole game but had to drop to P1 for comfort. Keeping the might merc and giving him reapers could have been an enabler but I do that on so many characters and needed a change. Solo play gave fond memories of soloing in Alien Swarm. Might respec to try out the 6 shael PB only firedamage route. Maybe not. This guy had a bit of a frenzy feel to it (which was good). Could try a frenzier next. Had no troubles activating and keeping Fade going on this char (huge life, no block, goog fhr) as opposed to every char I have used Treachery on so far.

Finds: Sur, Essence from Baal, Burning GC, 4/4 Cold facet
Helforge: NM: Lem, Hell: Hel!

Pics:


edit: Oh the name. My first ever D2 char was a fury druid called Vanhapieru which translates to old fart. So this play on the name was somekind of tribute or something.

Spoiler: Charms

Shimmering Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 25
Fingerprint: 0x34bf02d5
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
All Resistances +4

Amber Small Charm of Blight
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0x9c24e0f9
Item Level: 73
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 6 Poison Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
Lightning Resist +11%

Ruby Small Charm of Incineration
Small Charm
Required Level: 37
Fingerprint: 0xf022e6bb
Item Level: 72
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 7 - 11 Fire Damage
Fire Resist +11%

Ruby Small Charm of Flame
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0xcaee1dd0
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 1 - 2 Fire Damage
Fire Resist +10%

Amber Small Charm of Sustenance
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0xd41c706b
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+11 to Life
Lightning Resist +10%

Ruby Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0x85473631
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
Fire Resist +11%

Shimmering Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 25
Fingerprint: 0x35e169c4
Item Level: 50
Version: Expansion 1.10+
All Resistances +5

Fiery Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xc36b40fc
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 1 - 3 Fire Damage
+20 to Life

Russet Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0x68c27ad2
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
Fire Resist +7%

Ocher Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 37
Fingerprint: 0x464df17f
Item Level: 49
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+27 to Life
Lightning Resist +20%

Shimmering Grand Charm of Dexterity
Grand Charm
Required Level: 27
Fingerprint: 0xd65b0116
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to Dexterity
All Resistances +14

Spiritual Grand Charm of Life
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x712404ae
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Shape-Shifting Skills (Druid Only)
+5 to Life

Spiritual Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x519a227b
Item Level: 66
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Shape-Shifting Skills (Druid Only)

Spiritual Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x3b58707c
Item Level: 50
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Shape-Shifting Skills (Druid Only)

Spoiler: Gear readouts

Angelic Wings
Amulet
Required Level: 12
Fingerprint: 0x2c68be10
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
20% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+3 to Light Radius
Set (2 items): +75 to Life
Set (3 items): +1 to All Skills

Trang-Oul's Girth
Troll Belt
Defense: 142
Durability: 16 of 18
Required Level: 62
Required Strength: 55
Fingerprint: 0xf1d479ee
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+79 Defense
+66 to Life
Replenish Life +5
+33 to Mana
+30 Maximum Stamina
Cannot Be Frozen
Requirements -40%
Set (3 items): Cold Resist +40%

Dracul's Grasp
Vampirebone Gloves
Defense: 128
Durability: 14 of 14
Required Level: 76
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0xe85e1351
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 10 Life Tap on striking
10% Life stolen per hit
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+94% Enhanced Defense
+11 to Strength
+10 Life after each Kill

Angelic Halo
Ring
Required Level: 12
Fingerprint: 0x7ec5d5bc
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+20 to Life
Replenish Life +6
Set (2 items): +1008 to Attack Rating (Based on Character Level)
Set (3 items): 50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Death Master
Ring
Required Level: 51
Fingerprint: 0x1b750b6f
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+6 to Minimum Damage
+88 to Attack Rating
Adds 1 - 4 Fire Damage
5% Mana stolen per hit
Fire Resist +7%

Jalal's Mane
Totemic Mask
Defense: 297
Durability: 18 of 20
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 65
Fingerprint: 0x260be4bc
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Shape-Shifting Skills (Druid Only)
+2 to Druid Skill Levels
+15% Increased Attack Speed
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
+200% Enhanced Defense
+20 to Strength
+20 to Energy
All Resistances +30
+5 to Mana after each Kill
7% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Dun Jewel of Fervor

Dun Jewel of Fervor
Jewel
Required Level: 31
Fingerprint: 0x560409ee
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+15% Increased Attack Speed
7% Damage Taken Goes To Mana

Treachery
Kraken Shell
ShaelThulLem
Defense: 509
Durability: 40 of 48
Required Level: 61
Required Strength: 174
Fingerprint: 0x5a8f71b2
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 15 Fade when struck
25% Chance to cast level 15 Venom on striking
+2 to Assassin Skill Levels
+45% Increased Attack Speed
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resist +30%
50% Extra Gold from Monsters
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Shael Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Socketed: Lem Rune

Gore Rider
War Boots
Defense: 157
Durability: 33 of 34
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 94
Fingerprint: 0xa38872a7
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+30% Faster Run/Walk
15% Chance of Crushing Blow
15% Deadly Strike
10% Chance of Open Wounds
+191% Enhanced Defense
+20 Maximum Stamina
Requirements -25%
+10 Maximum Durability

Fleshrender
Barbed Club
One Hand Damage: 72 - 121
Durability: 56 of 56
Required Level: 38
Required Strength: 30
Fingerprint: 0x20b02c8e
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Shape-Shifting Skills (Druid Only)
+1 to Druid Skill Levels
185% Enhanced Damage
Adds 35 - 50 Damage
+150% Damage to Undead
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
20% Deadly Strike
25% Chance of Open Wounds
Prevent Monster Heal
+20 Maximum Durability

Spirit
Monarch
TalThulOrtAmn
Defense: 141
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 86 of 86
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 156
Fingerprint: 0xd8f0439d
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+34% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+22 to Vitality
+104 to Mana
Cold Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
+4 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Tal Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Socketed: Ort Rune
Socketed: Amn Rune

Fartohld's Oath
Feral Axe
ShaelPulMalLum
Two Hand Damage: 132 - 660
Durability: 16 of 16
Required Level: 49
Required Strength: 186
Fingerprint: 0xec4b45ce
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
30% Chance to cast level 20 Bone Spirit on striking
Indestructible
+50% Increased Attack Speed
259% Enhanced Damage
+75% Damage to Demons
+100 to Attack Rating against Demons
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 to Energy
+10 Magic Absorb
Level 16 Heart of Wolverine (20/20 Charges)
Level 17 Iron Golem (14/14 Charges)
Ethereal
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Shael Rune
Socketed: Pul Rune
Socketed: Mal Rune
Socketed: Lum Rune

 

[saracen85]

Congrats!

Ah yes, farts and an open flame...

 

[Crudesash]

Grats! I'm actually working on this build right now so it gives me a bit more incentive. I need to find a 4os Eth Feral Axe XD

 

[PhineasB]

Nice write up! This build is also on my to-do list on the 2H melee sept that I’m working on. Interesting to hear that Maul wasn’t a major piece of the build for you—I’ve never used the skill so I’m interested to how how it works when the time comes.

 

[snickersnack]

Grats!