Patriarch Maximus the Death Wielder

Jan 1, 2011
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Background

Paladins have suddenly become my favorite class and this is my third zealot. A frost zealot, then a tesladin and now a fanatic.

After reading through the zealot builds in the SPF Mat/Pat/Guardian Build Compilation I wanted him to reach the 4 fps mark and to be as tough as possible. I decided that Maximus’ base build would be Zylo’s 100% CB/DS build. This means that the rune word Death has to be the weapon and neither the weapon or the build disappointed.

I’ve always semi questioned just how much Crushing Blow and Deadly Strike really add and I thought that this would provide me with some real experience on this issue. Well, now I’m a believer. I’m also now a believer defense.

I used rogues on the first two zealots and while the first with a Faith bow was effective, the second without Faith wasn’t very effective. So, I decided to go with an Act 2 merc. I have an anathema towards might mercs and with that in mind I went with a Defiance merc equipped with a Delirium helm, Fortitude armor and Reaper’s Toll. Total defense once the merc’s defiance kicked in was 19,483 according to the LCS.

I played at Players 8 through the Dry Hills in Hell Act 2 and the rest of Hell at Players 4. He just cruised through everything and the 4 deaths I had were due to over confidence and not being ready to hit the purple pot hot key. For some reason ghosts presented the most problems. There were also a few monsters that the decrepify from Reaper’s Toll did not break the PI and I swear it took 3 minutes to kill one monster in Act 4 that was PI, stone skinned, cold immune, Lightning enhanced and cold enhanced and there was another that was PI, CI stone skinned and extra strong plus something else that also took forever to kill.

So, here are his stats

Name: Maximus
Class: Paladin
Experience: 1407440081
Level: 88

Naked/Gear
Strength: 101/177
Dexterity: 115/138
Vitality: 304/344
Energy: 15/15
HP: 1126/1137
Mana: 145/185
Stamina: 455/483
Defense: 28/2422
AR: 560/43788

Fire: 75
Cold: 75
Lightning: 85
Poison: 75


Sacrifice: 20/27
Smite: 1/8
Holy Bolt: 1/8
Zeal: 20/27
Charge: 1/8
Vengeance: 0/0
Blessed Hammer: 1/8
Conversion: 0/0
Holy Shield: 20/27
Fist of the Heavens: 0/0

Might: 1/6
Holy Fire: 0/0
Thorns: 0/0
Blessed Aim: 1/6
Concentration: 1/6
Holy Freeze: 0/0
Holy Shock: 0/0
Sanctuary: 0/0
Fanaticism: 20/25
Conviction: 0/0

Prayer: 0/0
Resist Fire: 0/0
Defiance: 12/17
Resist Cold: 0/0
Cleansing: 0/0
Resist Lightning: 0/0
Vigor: 0/0
Meditation: 0/0
Redemption: 0/0
Salvation: 0/0

Gear (specs at the bottom)
Guilaume’s Face Helm (Required for CB and DS) and socketed wit a Ruby Jewel of truth
Gore Rider boots (Required for CB and DS)
Highlord’s Wrath Amulet (Required for deadly strike also 20% IAS, 35% lightning resist)
Herald of Zakarum Shield (+skills, resists)
Laying of Hands gloves (20% IAS, 350% damage to demons, 50% fire resist)
Raven Frost ring (Dexterity and can’t be frozen)
Rare ring with 8% ll, resists, dex and AR
Chains of Honor Armor (8% LL, high resists)
Thundergod’s Vigor belt (increased lightning resistance and lightning Absorb)

AND this beauty

Maximus's Death
War Spike
HelElVexOrtGul
One Hand Damage: 142 - 228
Indestructible
Required Level: 59
Required Strength: 107
Required Dexterity: 44
Fingerprint: 0x79e40499
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
100% Chance to cast level 44 Chain Lightning when you Die
25% Chance to cast level 18 Glacial Spike on attack
Indestructible
375% 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
44% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
+1 to Light Radius
Level 22 Blood Golem (15/15 Charges)
Requirements -20%
5 Sockets (5 used)

I didn’t have any ethereal 5 socket axes so I opted to use a war spike over a berserker’s axe since I was able to get to 4 fps with just the IAS from Laying of Hands and Highlord’s wrath.

Oh, and I had Call to Arms on switch, but almost never used it.

Deaths – I had a total of 4. One in Normal at level 7 to Blood Raven(Sigh). One to the Ancients in Nightmare (got complacent and just stood and tried to slug it out with the three of them at the same time) and 2 deaths in Hell. The first to a mob of ghosts in the Flayer’s dungeon and the second to De Seis and his crew. De Seis was convicted and hit me with a curse and I went down quickly.

Finds: Arkaine’s Valor, Naj’s puzzler, Hellslayer, Firelizard’s Talons, and Tal Rasha’s Horadic Crest. I was actually a little disappointed in the finds, especially in Hell. While the magic find was below 150 I was hoping for more since I dumped 10 SC of good luck that I could have used for damage instead.

Runes: the forge dropped Eth/Lum/Mal. In addition Act 5 Nightmare dropped an Um and a Mal while questing. In Hell other than the Forge I didn’t get anything over a Hel.

The future – Maximus was a lot of fun and I will continue to play him. Whether he goes all the way to 99, I don’t know. I’ve swapped the Helm for Harlequin’s quest and the boots for War Travelers. While I lose 50% crushing blow and 23% of Deadly Strike my magic find is now over 225%. Some day I hope to find another Jah to make Enigma for him.



Highlord's Wrath
Amulet
Required Level: 65
Fingerprint: 0xc2605306
Item Level: 79
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed
Adds 1 - 30 Lightning Damage
33% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
Lightning Resist +35%
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 15

Order Gyre
Ring
Required Level: 65
Fingerprint: 0xc63dc981
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+97 to Attack Rating
8% Life stolen per hit
+4 to Dexterity
Cold Resist +20%
Poison Resist +20%

Raven Frost
Ring
Required Level: 45
Fingerprint: 0x4782aeee
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+172 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

Thundergod's Vigor
War Belt
Defense: 152
Durability: 24 of 24
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 110
Fingerprint: 0x6c0c58ca
Item Level: 59
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 7 Fist of the Heavens when struck
Adds 1 - 50 Lightning Damage
+3 to Lightning Fury (Amazon Only)
+3 to Lightning Strike (Amazon Only)
+187% Enhanced Defense
+20 to Strength
+20 to Vitality
+10% to Maximum Lightning Resist
+20 Lightning Absorb

Gore Rider
War Boots
Defense: 147
Durability: 34 of 34
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 94
Fingerprint: 0x2de62330
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+30% Faster Run/Walk
15% Chance of Crushing Blow
15% Deadly Strike
10% Chance of Open Wounds
+174% Enhanced Defense
+20 Maximum Stamina
Requirements -25%
+10 Maximum Durability

Laying of Hands
Bramble Mitts
Defense: 79
Durability: 12 of 12
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0x676edee9
Item Level: 83
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%

Guillaume's Face
Winged Helm
Defense: 217
Durability: 40 of 40
Required Level: 58
Required Strength: 115
Fingerprint: 0xb72a76cb
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+37% Faster Hit Recovery
35% Enhanced Damage
35% Chance of Crushing Blow
15% Deadly Strike
+120% Enhanced Defense
+15 to Strength
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Ruby Jewel of Truth

Ruby Jewel of Truth
Jewel
Required Level: 58
Fingerprint: 0xd5362bc1
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+7% Faster Hit Recovery
35% Enhanced Damage

Chains of Honor
Archon Plate
DolUmBerIst
Defense: 880
Durability: 60 of 60
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 103
Fingerprint: 0x8e15eb1e
Item Level: 83
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

Herald of Zakarum
Gilded Shield
Defense: 476
Chance to Block: 52
Durability: 50 of 50
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 89
Fingerprint: 0x91947033
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
+2 to Paladin Skill Levels
+30% Faster Block Rate
30% Increased Chance of Blocking
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
+182% Enhanced Defense
+20 to Strength
+20 to Vitality
All Resistances +72
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Um Rune

Call to Arms
Phase Blade
AmnRalMalIstOhm
One Hand Damage: 120 - 135
Indestructible
Required Level: 57
Required Strength: 25
Required Dexterity: 136
Fingerprint: 0x6098c520
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+40% Increased Attack Speed
288% Enhanced Damage
Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
7% Life stolen per hit
Prevent Monster Heal
+6 to Battle Command
+1 to Battle Orders
+1 to Battle Cry
Replenish Life +12
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Amn Rune
Socketed: Ral Rune
Socketed: Mal Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Ohm Rune

Mercenary:
Name: Chalan
Race: Desert Mercenary
Type: Def-Normal
Experience: 75829418
Level: 88
Dead?: false

Naked/Gear
Strength: 195/195
Dexterity: 158/158
HP: 1950/2038
Defense: 1430/3264
AR: 2009/2009

Fire: 185/145/85
Cold: 185/145/85
Lightning: 185/145/85
Poison: 185/145/85

Delirium
Superior Tiara
LemIstIo
Defense: 301
Durability: 27 of 27
Required Level: 52
Fingerprint: 0x973e241a
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
1% Chance to cast level 50 Delirium when struck
6% Chance to cast level 14 Mind Blast when struck
14% Chance to cast level 13 Terror when struck
11% Chance to cast level 18 Confuse on striking
+2 to All Skills
+261 Defense
+10 to Vitality
50% Extra Gold from Monsters
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Increase Maximum Durability 10%
Level 17 Attract (60/60 Charges)
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Lem Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Io Rune

Fortitude
Superior Wire Fleece
ElSolDolLo
Defense: 1533
Durability: 32 of 32
Required Level: 59
Required Strength: 111
Fingerprint: 0x733dae0b
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
20% Chance to cast level 15 Chilling Armor when struck
+25% Faster Cast Rate
300% Enhanced Damage
+215% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
+88 to Life (Based on Character Level)
Replenish Life +7
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
All Resistances +30
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
+1 to Light Radius

The Reaper's Toll
Thresher
Two Hand Damage: 44 - 523
Durability: 65 of 65
Required Level: 75
Required Strength: 114
Required Dexterity: 89
Fingerprint: 0xea7e63c0
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
33% Chance to cast level 1 Decrepify on striking
271% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
Adds 4 - 44 Cold Damage Over 2 Secs (43 Frames)
14% Life stolen per hit
33% Deadly Strike
Requirements -25%
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Ruby Jewel

Ruby Jewel
Jewel
Required Level: 58
Fingerprint: 0xf3c872bb
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
40% Enhanced Damage
 
Great write-up! Did you do the bosses at players 4 as well? I would imagine all that CB would make quick work of them even at higher player settings!
 
Other than skipping the swampy pit completely, everything was at player 4. With all three zealots mephisto, Diablo, Baal and his minion waves have been easy. I was a little nervous on Diablo and was surprised just how quickly they went down on players 4.
 
Echoing the thanks for the great write ups. You’ve been getting new Pats at a good clip and all have been interesting to read about. Looking forward to the next one (and I’m glad to see that @Pb_pal has been pulling these into the Pat/Mat compilation thread).
 
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