Patriarch Fermat

[snickersnack]

So Fermat started as a dumb idea where I wondered if it'd work to have a 2-hander wielding Zealot. This probably came about around the time of my executress. I guess that I was on a 2-hander kick.

Like with my enchant sorc, I don't remember the early days of this character. I started it around 10 years ago, so ... meh, not sure.

Stats (now with hidy spoiler goodness!):

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Name: Fermat
Class: Paladin
Experience: 1210234467
Level: 86

Naked/Gear
Strength: 120/142
Dexterity: 68/87
Vitality: 272/272
Energy: 15/15
HP: 1026/1280
Mana: 142/182
Stamina: 421/481
Defense: 17/2197
AR: 325/21567

Fire: 184/144/84
Cold: 142/102/42
Lightning: 180/140/80
Poison: 134/94/34

MF: 0 Block: 12
GF: 100
FR/W: 30
FHR: 48
IAS: 40
FCR: 25

Skills

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Sacrifice: 20/21
Smite: 0/0
Holy Bolt: 0/0
Zeal: 20/21
Charge: 0/0
Vengeance: 1/2
Blessed Hammer: 0/0
Conversion: 18/19
Holy Shield: 0/0
Fist of the Heavens: 0/0

Might: 1/3
Holy Fire: 0/0
Thorns: 0/0
Blessed Aim: 1/3
Concentration: 1/3
Holy Freeze: 0/0
Holy Shock: 0/0
Sanctuary: 0/0
Fanaticism: 20/22
Conviction: 0/0

Prayer: 1/2
Resist Fire: 0/0
Defiance: 1/2
Resist Cold: 0/0
Cleansing: 1/2
Resist Lightning: 0/0
Vigor: 1/2
Meditation: 0/0
Redemption: 1/2
Salvation: 0/0

Items when killing Baal

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Sharp Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0x9e924d21
Item Level: 83
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+10 to Maximum Damage
+64 to Attack Rating
+40 to Life

Shimmering Small Charm of Fire
Small Charm
Required Level: 25
Fingerprint: 0x3d33c7fc
Item Level: 72
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 2 - 3 Fire Damage
All Resistances +3

Shimmering Small Charm of Frost
Small Charm
Required Level: 25
Fingerprint: 0x85ea7738
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 1 - 2 Cold Damage Over 1 Secs (25 Frames)
All Resistances +4

Shimmering Grand Charm of Strength
Grand Charm
Required Level: 27
Fingerprint: 0x62a363e4
Item Level: 69
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to Strength
All Resistances +15

Steel Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0x2f866d28
Item Level: 83
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+98 to Attack Rating
+36 to Life

Amber Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xb3fd9b88
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+20 to Life
Lightning Resist +11%

Shocking Large Charm of Strength
Large Charm
Required Level: 60
Fingerprint: 0x415c160e
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 1 - 83 Lightning Damage
+4 to Strength

Stalwart Large Charm of Strength
Large Charm
Required Level: 30
Fingerprint: 0x2eaa3538
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+36 Defense
+5 to Strength

Steel Large Charm of Balance
Large Charm
Required Level: 36
Fingerprint: 0xf22080a5
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+8% Faster Hit Recovery
+61 to Attack Rating
Cobalt Small Charm of Strength
Small Charm
Required Level: 20
Fingerprint: 0x5ecb68e0
Item Level: 43
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Strength
Cold Resist +8%

Steel Grand Charm of Strength
Grand Charm
Required Level: 35
Fingerprint: 0xea8803d1
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+109 to Attack Rating
+4 to Strength

Shocking Large Charm of Strength
Large Charm
Required Level: 60
Fingerprint: 0xf25bf14f
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 1 - 86 Lightning Damage
+4 to Strength

Captain's Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xca83b6ad
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Offensive Aura Skills (Paladin Only)

Kira's Guardian
Tiara
Defense: 110
Durability: 25 of 25
Required Level: 77
Fingerprint: 0x1f433b3c
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+40% Faster Hit Recovery
+61 Defense
All Resistances +63
Cannot Be Frozen
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Shael Rune

Shael Rune
Required Level: 29
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +20% Increased Attack Speed
Armor: +20% Faster Hit Recovery
Shields: +20% Faster Block Rate

Highlord's Wrath
Amulet
Required Level: 65
Fingerprint: 0x69a47c1c
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed
Adds 1 - 30 Lightning Damage
32% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
Lightning Resist +35%
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 15

Aconite's Fortitude
Archon Plate
ElSolDolLo
Defense: 1581
Durability: 60 of 60
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 103
Fingerprint: 0xaab9dee7
Item Level: 84
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
+118 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

El Rune
Required Level: 11
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +50 to Attack Rating
+1 to Light Radius
Armor: +15 Defense
+1 to Light Radius
Shields: +15 Defense
+1 to Light Radius

Sol Rune
Required Level: 27
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +9 to Minimum Damage
Armor: Damage Reduced by 7
Shields: Damage Reduced by 7

Dol Rune
Required Level: 31
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Hit Causes Monster to Flee 25%
Armor: Replenish Life +7
Shields: Replenish Life +7

Lo Rune
Required Level: 59
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 20% Deadly Strike
Armor: +5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
Shields: +5% to Maximum Lightning Resist

Raven Frost
Ring
Required Level: 45
Fingerprint: 0x7f9e3b30
Item Level: 59
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+225 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

String of Ears
Demonhide Sash
Defense: 109
Durability: 22 of 22
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 20
Fingerprint: 0x4f4d48e3
Item Level: 49
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Life stolen per hit
+169% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
Damage Reduced by 15%
Magic Damage Reduced by 13
+10 Maximum Durability

Gore Rider
War Boots
Defense: 143
Durability: 34 of 34
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 94
Fingerprint: 0xde58209e
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+30% Faster Run/Walk
15% Chance of Crushing Blow
15% Deadly Strike
10% Chance of Open Wounds
+165% Enhanced Defense
+20 Maximum Stamina
Requirements -25%
+10 Maximum Durability

Laying of Hands
Bramble Mitts
Defense: 82
Durability: 12 of 12
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0x5de82244
Item Level: 88
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%

Bul-Kathos' Wedding Band <----- usually wore this
Ring
Required Level: 58
Fingerprint: 0x5cd63d51
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
5% Life stolen per hit
+4 to Life (Based on Character Level)
+50 Maximum Stamina

Demon Limb
Tyrant Club
One Hand Damage: 94 - 171
Durability: 65 of 65
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 107
Fingerprint: 0x67e5886d
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
195% Enhanced Damage
+123% Damage to Demons
+150% Damage to Undead
Adds 222 - 333 Fire Damage
7% Life stolen per hit
Fire Resist +16%
Repairs 1 Durability in 20 Seconds
Level 23 Enchant (20/20 Charges)
Requirements -20%
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Hel Rune

Hel Rune
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Requirements -20%
Armor: Requirements -15%
Shields: Requirements -15%

Spirit
Sacred Targe
TalThulOrtAmn
Defense: 151
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 45 of 45
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 86
Fingerprint: 0xc6c1b803
Item Level: 79
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+35% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+22 to Vitality
+98 to Mana
Cold Resist +35%
All Resistances +45
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
+8 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Tal Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Socketed: Ort Rune
Socketed: Amn Rune

Tal Rune
Required Level: 17
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 75 Poison Damage Over 5 Secs (125 Frames)
Armor: Poison Resist +30%
Shields: Poison Resist +35%

Thul Rune
Required Level: 23
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 3 - 14 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
Armor: Cold Resist +30%
Shields: Cold Resist +35%

Ort Rune
Required Level: 21
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 50 Lightning Damage
Armor: Lightning Resist +30%
Shields: Lightning Resist +35%

Amn Rune
Required Level: 25
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 7% Life stolen per hit
Armor: Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Shields: Attacker Takes Damage of 14

Dwarf Star
Ring
Required Level: 45
Fingerprint: 0xdffa9bad
Item Level: 83
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+40 to Life
+40 Maximum Stamina
Heal Stamina Plus 15%
Fire Absorb 15%
Magic Damage Reduced by 15
100% Extra Gold from Monsters

Wisp Projector <---------- in stash for WSK
Ring
Required Level: 76
Fingerprint: 0x2618dce8
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
10% Chance to cast level 16 Lightning on striking
Lightning Absorb 14%
16% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Level 7 Spirit of Barbs (11/11 Charges)
Level 5 Heart of Wolverine (13/13 Charges)
Level 2 Oak Sage (15/15 Charges)

Death
Colossus Blade
HelElVexOrtGul
One Hand Damage: 195 - 513
Two Hand Damage: 460 - 909
Durability: 26 of 26
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 144
Required Dexterity: 80
Fingerprint: 0x77a72a83
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion
100% Chance to cast level 44 Chain Lightning when you Die
25% Chance to cast level 18 Glacial Spike on attack
Indestructible
429% Enhanced Damage
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
+50 to Attack Rating
Adds 1 - 50 Lightning Damage
7% Mana stolen per hit
50% Chance of Crushing Blow
43% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
+1 to Light Radius
Level 22 Blood Golem (15/15 Charges)
Requirements -20%
Ethereal
5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Hel Rune
Socketed: El Rune
Socketed: Vex Rune
Socketed: Ort Rune
Socketed: Gul Rune

Hel Rune
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Requirements -20%
Armor: Requirements -15%
Shields: Requirements -15%

El Rune
Required Level: 11
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +50 to Attack Rating
+1 to Light Radius
Armor: +15 Defense
+1 to Light Radius
Shields: +15 Defense
+1 to Light Radius

Vex Rune
Required Level: 55
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 7% Mana stolen per hit
Armor: +5% to Maximum Fire Resist
Shields: +5% to Maximum Fire Resist

Ort Rune
Required Level: 21
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 50 Lightning Damage
Armor: Lightning Resist +30%
Shields: Lightning Resist +35%

Gul Rune
Required Level: 53
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 20% Bonus to Attack Rating
Armor: +5% to Maximum Poison Resist
Shields: +5% to Maximum Poison Resist

Mercenary:

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Name: Pratham
Race: Desert Mercenary
Type: Off-Nightmare
Experience: 77235672
Level: 86
Dead?: false

Naked/Gear
Strength: 188/204
Dexterity: 151/151
HP: 1807/1807
Defense: 1330/5669
AR: 1922/1922

Fire: 180/140/80
Cold: 180/140/80
Lightning: 180/140/80
Poison: 180/140/80

Stone
Archon Plate
ShaelUmPulLum
Defense: 3961
Durability: 31 of 31
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 93
Fingerprint: 0xb00d914e
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+60% Faster Hit Recovery
+273% Enhanced Defense
+300 Defense vs. Missile
+16 to Strength
+16 to Vitality
+10 to Energy
All Resistances +15
Level 16 Molten Boulder (80/80 Charges)
Level 16 Clay Golem (16/16 Charges)
Ethereal
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Shael Rune
Socketed: Um Rune
Socketed: Pul Rune
Socketed: Lum Rune

Shael Rune
Required Level: 29
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +20% Increased Attack Speed
Armor: +20% Faster Hit Recovery
Shields: +20% Faster Block Rate

Um Rune
Required Level: 47
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 25% Chance of Open Wounds
Armor: Cold Resist +15%
Lightning Resist +15%
Fire Resist +15%
Poison Resist +15%
Shields: Cold Resist +22%
Lightning Resist +22%
Fire Resist +22%
Poison Resist +22%

Pul Rune
Required Level: 45
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +75% Damage to Demons
+100 to Attack Rating against Demons
Armor: +30% Enhanced Defense
Shields: +30% Enhanced Defense

Lum Rune
Required Level: 37
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +10 to Energy
Armor: +10 to Energy
Shields: +10 to Energy


Vampire Gaze
Grim Helm
Defense: 378
Durability: 21 of 21
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 48
Fingerprint: 0x9f678bf5
Item Level: 59
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 6 - 22 Cold Damage Over 4 Secs (100 Frames)
8% Mana stolen per hit
6% Life stolen per hit
+100% Enhanced Defense
15% Slower Stamina Drain
All Resistances +15
Damage Reduced by 17%
Magic Damage Reduced by 12
Ethereal
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Um Rune

Um Rune
Required Level: 47
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 25% Chance of Open Wounds
Armor: Cold Resist +15%
Lightning Resist +15%
Fire Resist +15%
Poison Resist +15%
Shields: Cold Resist +22%
Lightning Resist +22%
Fire Resist +22%
Poison Resist +22%


The Reaper's Toll
Thresher
Two Hand Damage: 39 - 462
Durability: 48 of 65
Required Level: 75
Required Strength: 114
Required Dexterity: 89
Fingerprint: 0xfc63c33e
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
33% Chance to cast level 1 Decrepify on striking
228% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
Adds 4 - 44 Cold Damage Over 0 Secs (6 Frames)
13% Life stolen per hit
33% Deadly Strike
Requirements -25%

There's not much to say. Just imagine your standard zealot with no block, lower resists, and less stats. Fun!

I don't know what I had in mind when I started this character. My str/dex was pretty close to what was needed for the CB, so that's probably what I meant (I had to use a few charms). I have other weapons (Grief, et cetera) that I sorta wanted to try, but I didn't want to put any points into str without being sure.

Early leveling? Dunno.

Midlevel stuff? Huh?

Endgame. Well, with the Death CB, it's pretty hit-or-miss. Either you tear things down with impunity, or you're against unbreakable physical immunes. There's not a lot of middle ground.

When I first unearthed this character, he was at level 79 in act 2 hell. He was geared a bit differently, using gFace instead of Kira's. I seem to recall that he also used more resist charms and had a rare resists ring. I tried a few different approaches to getting more resists while still having enough +skills to get the last zeal breakpoint with the CB. I'd planned to try to squeeze Crown of Ages or Shako in, but it seemed unnecessary after a while.

One thing that the astute reader will have noticed: 18 points in Conversion, huh? Well, that's what he had when I loaded him up, and my best guess is that was my crowd control solution. I did actually use it from time to time against large groups. I didn't put any further points into it, and I found myself wanting to use Vengeance more than Conversion. The character currently has 9 skill points saved, but I'm not sure where to spend them.

Future plans for this character. I'm not sure. He's not particularly fast (level 1 Vigor), but he kills quickly, even at high playersx. I seem to recall that some of the defensive auras have passive bonuses, so I may look into that. I can't really think of any kind of runs that he'd be ideal for.

Drops? Mal from Hell forge, I also got a Boneflame in the WSK, but I'm still looking into image hosting sites, so I can post a screenie. (edit: I'm storing the screenshots on googleDrive, but with the toolbar buttons not working here, I'm not sure how to embed the images... I don't have an old post to copy/paste the code from.) I also got two skillers (harpoonist's, mentalist's w/ poison).

Future mats/pats. Here is the current stable of non-mat/pat characters (leaving out forge runners, ofc):

Champion AlxndrHammerton (89, hammy pally, I think the plan was to do CS until I puked, then hit ancients)
Champion Cortez (88, trav WW GF barb)
Champion Danikel (83, wolf)
Champion Weiertrass (79, ww barb, maces, was using IK)
Champion Dedekind (77, summon druid using Faith Blade Bow [gifted])
Champion eBlizzabeth (77, was gifted (I think) death's fathom and blizz ormus)
Champion Kcolmeh (76, trang's poison necro)
Slayer Barbara (61, ww assassin [was probably gifted the Chaos])

I'm also considering starting something new. I don't have a character planned, but a fresh character would be fun.

 

[hackedagainanda]

Is Fermat named after the French mathematician?

 

[Glurin]

Well, if you're going to name your character after someone, might as well be a mathematician most people probably haven't heard of.

I made the mistake once of deciding to give my character a Japanese name, so I just looked through a baby name list and found one that sounded good to me. Ended up flooded with people whispering me making references to an anime I'd never seen. It was quite confusing until I figured out what the heck they were talking about.

 

[Crudesash]

Grats! That’s quite a rune word and a great base for it.

 

[snickersnack]

Is Fermat named after the French mathematician?

Yes!

Well, if you're going to name your character after someone, might as well be a mathematician most people probably haven't heard of.

I made the mistake once of deciding to give my character a Japanese name, so I just looked through a baby name list and found one that sounded good to me. Ended up flooded with people whispering me making references to an anime I'd never seen. It was quite confusing until I figured out what the heck they were talking about.

Would Weierstrass or Dedekind work better? I added a list of in-progress characters. I also have Galois, but he's for LLD.

Grats! That’s quite a rune word and a great base for it.

Indeed! I was on an eth runeword kick for a little while.