Patriarch Hobbs - Twinked Fire Druid with Infinity Merc

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Patriarch Hobbs, Fire Druid with Infinity Merc, Level 87
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This guy started in 2018 as my potential Druid entry in the Untwinked 99er challenge. My job at that time involved regular travel, with plenty of downtime at the hotel in the evenings, so I installed my second copy of D2 on my laptop, figuring that I was likely to have him quested through to late Hell, and maybe even some LK or AT runs under his belt by the time I was ready to enter a Druid. That's generally what happened, but then I switched jobs, stopped traveling for work, and hadn't touched him until I took that laptop with me for a trip last month.

I wanted to do a fully synergized Fire Druid with Ravenlore and Infinity, and wasn't going to use him for the Untwinked 99er challenge now that Septimus finished up. So I dusted him off and twinked him out, and now I have a low-impact Cow runner option for the future.

Untwinked Progress
The Normal Blood Raven screenshot is time stamped 13 June 2018 and he had progressed to NM by late November that year. He finished NM over the course of two long trips in December and January, and he picked up a Lo and made Fortitude during the annual meeting I attended each April back then:
LK (Lo).jpg
I recall he also ran some AT with the merc upgrade, picking up a Jalal's (no other drops are recorded). I thought that was as far as he had gotten. But I clearly played him for the final trip I took in my old job in July 2019, up to HF (Fal) and lvl 84. So almost three years of sitting before he was dusted off.

Twinking
Aside from Fortitude, Jalal's and a SoVM, his gear was really weak. Spirit sword, no 4os Monarch had dropped (so Rhyme), and some middling MF blues and rares, plus a belt with FHR, and no skillers. The merc had a Partizan Insight because no 4os elite was available. He got a total upgrade with the following gear as his final :D
- HotO / Phoenix (made for him because the other was equipped on my fire sorc)
- CtA / Spirit
- Enigma (for plus skills, but also helpful to teleport on occasion)
- Arachnids
- Ravenlore (5/4 facet)
- Magefist
- 30 FRW/10 FHR/high CR & LR/MF boots
- 28@ Mara's
- SoJ and BKWB
- Backback: 8 Skillers, some with life and 1 with FHR; SCs with resists and life or FHR

Merc:
- Infinity
- The self-found Fortitude
- Andy's with fire resist RJoF

He didn't hit the 99 FCR breakpoint, but that didn't matter because of the timer on fire skills and he wasn't really teleporting except the occasion repositioning. He had lower FHR than I'm used to, but he rarely got hit so it didn't matter, and the Phoenix shield was awesome with the redemption aura.

I ended up going with p3 due to the number of FIs (and many unbreakable) I expected to encounter, and boy, did he! CS is what it is, but every surface area in A5 spawned with at least 2 FI rolls, including some that weren't breakable. Underground areas had cold monsters that melted. So it was a good test, and the Phoenix really made it more than manageable with the caster/projectile FIs' damage getting offset by redeemed vita. Ancients were a piece of cake with the Grizzly occupying the thrower, and the merc and Fissures taking down the other two that kept moving through the fire field to get at Hobbs.

Waves were equally easy, although we had to retreat for extra fast Lister and Co and had trouble separating. So we just let the merc and Grizzly have at it (with Volcanoes helping, I think), eventually taking down 2 before despite getting knocked back, and then able to whittle down the rest with ease. Baal fell in a heap:
H A5 (Baal down).jpg

Concluding Thoughts
I dusted him off on Thursday and finished him up on Friday, so quite a quick Pat given the work already done before. A bit of a distraction that will prevent me from finishing the Bone necro in my Unfinished Business sept this weekend probably, but well worth it. I very much enjoyed the synergized and -fire resist version of this build and am looking forward to doing some testing with him on some targets, including Cows but also some of the A5 underground areas. I will also do some more craft amulet rolls in the hopes of getting a 2/19FCR roll for him, but if not, I have several 2/9 options that Septimus rolled, and will lose only 1 skill in giving up a ring.

Thanks for reading!

Code:
Name:       Hobbs
Class:      Druid
Experience: 1249091163
Level:      87

            Naked/Gear
Strength:   133/198
Dexterity:  42/52
Vitality:   330/330
Energy:     20/41
HP:         854/1149
Mana:       192/228
Stamina:    475/525
Defense:    10/1851
AR:         180/230

Fire:       136/96/36
Cold:       154/114/54
Lightning:  179/139/79
Poison:     147/107/47

MF:         107       Block:      8
GF:         0
FR/W:       75
FHR:        47
IAS:        0
FCR:        100

Raven: 1/16
Poison Creeper: 1/9
Oak Sage: 19/27
Summon Spirit Wolf: 1/9
Carrion Vine: 0/0
Heart of Wolverine: 0/0
Summon Dire Wolf: 1/9
Solar Creeper: 0/0
Spirit of Barbs: 0/0
Summon Grizzly: 14/22

Werewolf: 0/0
Lycanthropy: 0/0
Werebear: 0/0
Feral Rage: 0/0
Maul: 0/0
Rabies: 0/0
Fire Claws: 0/0
Hunger: 0/0
Shock Wave: 0/0
Fury: 0/0

Firestorm: 20/40
Molten Boulder: 1/21
Arctic Blast: 0/0
Fissure: 20/40
Cyclone Armor: 0/0
Twister: 0/0
Volcano: 20/40
Tornado: 0/0
Armageddon: 0/0
Hurricane: 0/0
Code:
Enigma
Mage Plate
JahIthBer
Defense: 997
Durability: 56 of 60
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 55
Fingerprint: 0xd7df8eb2
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+45% Faster Run/Walk
+1 to Teleport
+750 Defense
+65 to Strength (Based on Character Level)
Increase Maximum Life 5%
Damage Reduced by 8%
+14 Life after each Kill
15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
87% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level)
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Jah Rune
Socketed: Ith Rune
Socketed: Ber Rune

Magefist
Light Gauntlets
Defense: 25
Durability: 16 of 18
Required Level: 23
Required Strength: 45
Fingerprint: 0x53160735
Item Level: 82
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Fire Skills
+20% Faster Cast Rate
Adds 1 - 6 Fire Damage
+26% Enhanced Defense
+10 Defense
Regenerate Mana 25%

Bul-Kathos' Wedding Band
Ring
Required Level: 58
Fingerprint: 0x59e978db
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
5% Life stolen per hit
+43 to Life (Based on Character Level)
+50 Maximum Stamina

Mara's Kaleidoscope
Amulet
Required Level: 67
Fingerprint: 0x573b5a26
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
All Stats +5
All Resistances +28

The Stone of Jordan
Ring
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0x9d0f0e50
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
Adds 1 - 12 Lightning Damage
+20 to Mana
Increase Maximum Mana 25%

Glyph Trample
Greaves
Defense: 24
Durability: 19 of 24
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 70
Fingerprint: 0x5c0c700e
Item Level: 55
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+30% Faster Run/Walk
+10% Faster Hit Recovery
+50% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +40%
Lightning Resist +35%
20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Arachnid Mesh
Spiderweb Sash
Defense: 135
Durability: 11 of 12
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0x1b53f25
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+20% Faster Cast Rate
Slows Target by 10%
+115% Enhanced Defense
Increase Maximum Mana 5%
Level 3 Venom (9/11 Charges)

Hobbs's Ravenlore
Sky Spirit
Defense: 382
Durability: 20 of 20
Required Level: 74
Required Strength: 113
Fingerprint: 0xbd8f59cd
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
100% Chance to cast level 29 Blaze when you Level-Up
+3 to Elemental Skills (Druid Only)
Adds 17 - 45 Fire Damage
-21% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+4% to Fire Skill Damage
+7 to Raven (Druid Only)
+145% Enhanced Defense
+21 to Energy
All Resistances +24
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Rainbow Facet

Rainbow Facet
Jewel
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0x15634118
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
100% Chance to cast level 29 Blaze when you Level-Up
Adds 17 - 45 Fire Damage
-5% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+4% to Fire Skill Damage

Call to Arms
Superior War Axe
AmnRalMalIstOhm
One Hand Damage: 40 - 72
Durability: 29 of 29
Required Level: 57
Required Strength: 67
Fingerprint: 0xab0fb79a
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+40% Increased Attack Speed
303% Enhanced Damage
Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
7% Life stolen per hit
Prevent Monster Heal
+3 to Battle Command
+5 to Battle Orders
+4 to Battle Cry
Replenish Life +12
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Increase Maximum Durability 15%
5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Amn Rune
Socketed: Ral Rune
Socketed: Mal Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Ohm Rune

Spirit
Monarch
TalThulOrtAmn
Defense: 140
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 86 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

Heart of the Oak
Flail
KoVexPulThul
One Hand Damage: 1 - 24
Durability: 30 of 30
Required Level: 55
Required Strength: 41
Required Dexterity: 35
Fingerprint: 0x4a8952a8
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to All Skills
+40% Faster Cast Rate
+75% Damage to Demons
+100 to Attack Rating against Demons
+150% Damage to Undead
Adds 3 - 14 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
7% Mana stolen per hit
+10 to Dexterity
Replenish Life +20
Increase Maximum Mana 15%
All Resistances +40
Level 4 Oak Sage (25/25 Charges)
Level 14 Raven (60/60 Charges)
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Ko Rune
Socketed: Vex Rune
Socketed: Pul Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune

Phoenix
Monarch
VexVexLoJah
Defense: 135
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 77 of 86
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 156
Fingerprint: 0x65ce6256
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
100% Chance to cast level 40 Blaze when you Level-Up
40% Chance to cast level 22 Firestorm on striking
Level 12 Redemption Aura When Equipped
371% Enhanced Damage
-28% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+357 Defense vs. Missile
+50 to Life
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
+10% to Maximum Fire Resist
+16 Fire Absorb
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Vex Rune
Socketed: Vex Rune
Socketed: Lo Rune
Socketed: Jah Rune
Code:
Emerald Small Charm of Sustenance
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0xa4a0c7bb
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+13 to Life
Poison Resist +11%

Emerald Small Charm of Sustenance
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0xc78be9a7
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+11 to Life
Poison Resist +11%

Emerald Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0x161440c6
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
Poison Resist +11%

Amber Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0x9137b229
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
Lightning Resist +10%

Amber Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0x1c05d952
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
Lightning Resist +10%

Amber Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0xbd8d1378
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
Lightning Resist +10%

Ruby Small Charm of Life
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0x6e71ad5
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+6 to Life
Fire Resist +11%

Ruby Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0xfe1ae20e
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
Fire Resist +11%

Natural Grand Charm of Life
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x3e989c0a
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Elemental Skills (Druid Only)
+18 to Life

Natural Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 53
Fingerprint: 0xc92a657
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Elemental Skills (Druid Only)
+32 to Life

Natural Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xcbec15df
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Elemental Skills (Druid Only)
+30 to Life

Natural Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xea2df029
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Elemental Skills (Druid Only)
+22 to Life

Natural Grand Charm of Balance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x97751a37
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Elemental Skills (Druid Only)
+12% Faster Hit Recovery

Natural Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xc8354b21
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Elemental Skills (Druid Only)
+24 to Life

Natural Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 53
Fingerprint: 0x5ee92ae8
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Elemental Skills (Druid Only)
+35 to Life

Natural Grand Charm of Life
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x86ff2e4f
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Elemental Skills (Druid Only)
+11 to Life
Code:
Name:       Hazade
Race:       Desert Mercenary
Type:       Off-Nightmare
Experience: 77277728
Level:      86
Dead?:      false

            Naked/Gear
Strength:   188/217
Dexterity:  151/151
HP:         1807/1937
Defense:    1330/4837
AR:         1922/1922

Fire:       171/131/71
Cold:       175/135/75
Lightning:  175/135/75
Poison:    245/205/145

Fortitude
Scarab Husk
ElSolDolLo
Defense: 3132
Durability: 15 of 15
Required Level: 59
Required Strength: 85
Fingerprint: 0xf6e5140f
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
+130 to Life (Based on Character Level)
Replenish Life +7
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
All Resistances +25
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

Andariel's Visage
Demonhead
Defense: 375
Durability: 20 of 20
Required Level: 83
Required Strength: 102
Fingerprint: 0x55dbb23c
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
15% Chance to cast level 15 Poison Nova when struck
+2 to All Skills
+35% Increased Attack Speed
9% Life stolen per hit
+142% Enhanced Defense
+29 to Strength
+10% to Maximum Poison Resist
Fire Resist -4%
Poison Resist +70%
Level 3 Venom (20/20 Charges)
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Ruby Jewel of Fervor

Ruby Jewel of Fervor
Jewel
Required Level: 31
Fingerprint: 0x51901c02
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+15% Increased Attack Speed
Fire Resist +26%

Infinity
Superior Cryptic Axe
BerMalBerIst
Two Hand Damage: 197 - 909
Durability: 36 of 36
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 155
Required Dexterity: 93
Fingerprint: 0x6b96974c
Item Level: 88
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
304% Enhanced Damage
-49% 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
Increase Maximum Durability 11%
Level 21 Cyclone Armor (30/30 Charges)
Ethereal
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Ber Rune
Socketed: Mal Rune
Socketed: Ber Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
 
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