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Patriarch Rem, Dual Dream Conviction Bearadin with A2 Doom Might Merc
This guy is the first character in another Sept, this one focused on oSkills. My dual Dream Polarbear was really strong, and the favorite from my 7x7+2, so I decided to go with another dual Dream palabear, but with a different aura. As explained in his initial progress post, I settled on Conviction with the merc carrying Doom after surveying options, building a new Dream helm and the Doom eth Giant Thresher for the playthrough.
Build and Equipment Overview
Build was straightforward, maxing Resist Lightning, Resist All (Salvation), HS, and Conviction (it was at -145% with +skills). Extra points went to Holy Aim for passive AR boost. With max block (at fast rate for Bear form) and high defense, he was quite tanky, dishing out damage plenty fast. The confuse from Conviction provided additional safety, along with Holy Freeze aura from the merc's Doom. The merc was also quite powerful on his own, and I can now vouch for Doom being a very solid option for an A2 merc. It and Destruction are fun alternatives to the usual suspects.
Gear
- Grief (388) /Dream ST (59@)
- Swtich: Beast War Axe / Spirit Akaran Rondache
- CoH Archon Plate
- Dream Diadem (14@)
- Gores
- 20 IAS Blood gloves with 10% CB
- Up'ed SoE (8/15)
- Highlord's
- BKWB and 250/19 Ravenfrost
- Backback: 8 Sharp GCs (7 with +life, 1 with FHR), 2 Shimmering SCs of Balance, 5 Fine SCs (2 with FHR, 3 with Vita)
This provided 75/75/85/75 resists, > 86 FHR, and >3300 life shifted, with max block and >10k defense. AR was low, but with Grief and Conviction, he hit enemies just fine and quite hard.
Merc:
- Doom eth Giant Thresher
- Fortitude
- eth Vamp w realgar jewel of fervor
Playthrough
Not much to say, actually. He waddled around smacking things with impunity. Even at p8 the whole way, once he got his final gear, he didn't even need a potion until A5 and some of the hard-hitting PIs. It was quite fun to quest through, full-clearing all A85 areas, plus the A3 temples and A5 red portal zones. But he's not really an area runner and will be promptly retired.
Rune luck and drops were really disappointing, Ko and Hel from the HF, and only a Fal and Ko as highest drops in Hell. No items of note dropped. Updates from the Sept thread for Hell are here (A1-A3) and here (A4-A5), with some fun screenshots there. Readouts are below.
Thanks for reading! The second character in the Sept is only in A1 Normal, and my time during the week is much more limited with new job, but hoping I can finish her by mid-June to keep things moving.
This guy is the first character in another Sept, this one focused on oSkills. My dual Dream Polarbear was really strong, and the favorite from my 7x7+2, so I decided to go with another dual Dream palabear, but with a different aura. As explained in his initial progress post, I settled on Conviction with the merc carrying Doom after surveying options, building a new Dream helm and the Doom eth Giant Thresher for the playthrough.
Code:
Doom
Giant Thresher
HelOhmUmLoCham
Two Hand Damage: 277 - 791
Durability: 28 of 28
Required Level: 67
Required Strength: 143
Required Dexterity: 104
Fingerprint: 0xc3590235
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 18 Volcano on striking
Level 12 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped
+2 to All Skills
+45% Increased Attack Speed
363% Enhanced Damage
-50% to Enemy Cold Resistance
20% Deadly Strike
25% Chance of Open Wounds
Prevent Monster Heal
Freezes target +3
Requirements -20% Ethereal
5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Hel Rune
Socketed: Ohm Rune
Socketed: Um Rune
Socketed: Lo Rune
Socketed: Cham Rune
Rem's Dream
Diadem
IoJahPul
Defense: 240
Durability: 20 of 20
Required Level: 65
Fingerprint: 0x1cf78299
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
10% Chance to cast level 15 Confuse when struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
+30% Enhanced Defense
+172 Defense
+10 to Vitality
Increase Maximum Life 5%
+55 to Mana (Based on Character Level)
All Resistances +14
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items 3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Io Rune
Socketed: Jah Rune
Socketed: Pul RuneBuild and Equipment Overview
Build was straightforward, maxing Resist Lightning, Resist All (Salvation), HS, and Conviction (it was at -145% with +skills). Extra points went to Holy Aim for passive AR boost. With max block (at fast rate for Bear form) and high defense, he was quite tanky, dishing out damage plenty fast. The confuse from Conviction provided additional safety, along with Holy Freeze aura from the merc's Doom. The merc was also quite powerful on his own, and I can now vouch for Doom being a very solid option for an A2 merc. It and Destruction are fun alternatives to the usual suspects.
Gear
- Grief (388) /Dream ST (59@)
- Swtich: Beast War Axe / Spirit Akaran Rondache
- CoH Archon Plate
- Dream Diadem (14@)
- Gores
- 20 IAS Blood gloves with 10% CB
- Up'ed SoE (8/15)
- Highlord's
- BKWB and 250/19 Ravenfrost
- Backback: 8 Sharp GCs (7 with +life, 1 with FHR), 2 Shimmering SCs of Balance, 5 Fine SCs (2 with FHR, 3 with Vita)
This provided 75/75/85/75 resists, > 86 FHR, and >3300 life shifted, with max block and >10k defense. AR was low, but with Grief and Conviction, he hit enemies just fine and quite hard.
Merc:
- Doom eth Giant Thresher
- Fortitude
- eth Vamp w realgar jewel of fervor
Playthrough
Not much to say, actually. He waddled around smacking things with impunity. Even at p8 the whole way, once he got his final gear, he didn't even need a potion until A5 and some of the hard-hitting PIs. It was quite fun to quest through, full-clearing all A85 areas, plus the A3 temples and A5 red portal zones. But he's not really an area runner and will be promptly retired.
Rune luck and drops were really disappointing, Ko and Hel from the HF, and only a Fal and Ko as highest drops in Hell. No items of note dropped. Updates from the Sept thread for Hell are here (A1-A3) and here (A4-A5), with some fun screenshots there. Readouts are below.
Thanks for reading! The second character in the Sept is only in A1 Normal, and my time during the week is much more limited with new job, but hoping I can finish her by mid-June to keep things moving.
Code:
Name: Rem
Class: Paladin
Experience: 1411214889
Level: 88
Naked/Gear
Strength: 103/123
Dexterity: 134/153
Vitality: 283/303
Energy: 15/15
HP: 1063/1465
Mana: 145/295
Stamina: 434/504
Defense: 33/1959
AR: 655/1579
Fire: 177/137/77
Cold: 177/137/77
Lightning: 230/190/130
Poison: 177/137/77
MF: 93 Block: 47
GF: 0
FR/W: 30
FHR: 88
IAS: 80
FCR: 0
Sacrifice: 0/0
Smite: 1/5
Holy Bolt: 1/5
Zeal: 0/0
Charge: 1/5
Vengeance: 0/0
Blessed Hammer: 1/5
Conversion: 0/0
Holy Shield: 20/24
Fist of the Heavens: 0/0
Might: 1/5
Holy Fire: 1/5
Thorns: 1/5
Blessed Aim: 5/9
Concentration: 0/0
Holy Freeze: 1/5
Holy Shock: 0/0
Sanctuary: 1/5
Fanaticism: 0/0
Conviction: 20/24
Prayer: 1/5
Resist Fire: 0/0
Defiance: 1/5
Resist Cold: 0/0
Cleansing: 1/5
Resist Lightning: 20/24
Vigor: 1/5
Meditation: 0/0
Redemption: 1/5
Salvation: 20/24
Code:
Chains of Honor
Archon Plate
DolUmBerIst
Defense: 884
Durability: 60 of 60
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 103
Fingerprint: 0xafa1e431
Item Level: 88
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
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
Bul-Kathos' Wedding Band
Ring
Required Level: 58
Fingerprint: 0xa87ba9c0
Item Level: 75
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
5% Life stolen per hit
+44 to Life (Based on Character Level)
+50 Maximum Stamina
Highlord's Wrath
Amulet
Required Level: 65
Fingerprint: 0xdfdffea3
Item Level: 85
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
String of Ears
Spiderweb Sash
Defense: 167
Durability: 22 of 22
Required Level: 53
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0xc175e16f
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
8% Life stolen per hit
+158% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
Damage Reduced by 15%
Magic Damage Reduced by 15
Required Level +7
+10 Maximum Durability
Dire Fist
Heavy Gloves
Defense: 5
Durability: 14 of 14
Required Level: 57
Fingerprint: 0x6ef16948
Item Level: 60
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+20% Increased Attack Speed
2% Life stolen per hit
10% Chance of Crushing Blow
+15 to Life
Lightning Resist +18%
21% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Level 3 Fire Arrow (27/27 Charges)
Gore Rider
War Boots
Defense: 149
Durability: 34 of 34
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 94
Fingerprint: 0x3e2e8b29
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+30% Faster Run/Walk
15% Chance of Crushing Blow
15% Deadly Strike
10% Chance of Open Wounds
+176% Enhanced Defense
+20 Maximum Stamina
Requirements -25%
+10 Maximum Durability
Rem's Dream
Diadem
IoJahPul
Defense: 240
Durability: 20 of 20
Required Level: 65
Fingerprint: 0x1cf78299
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
10% Chance to cast level 15 Confuse when struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
+30% Enhanced Defense
+172 Defense
+10 to Vitality
Increase Maximum Life 5%
+55 to Mana (Based on Character Level)
All Resistances +14
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Io Rune
Socketed: Jah Rune
Socketed: Pul Rune
Beast
War Axe
BerTirUmMalLum
One Hand Damage: 34 - 61
Durability: 26 of 26
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 67
Fingerprint: 0x806a7d7b
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped
+40% Increased Attack Speed
243% Enhanced Damage
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
25% Chance of Open Wounds
Prevent Monster Heal
+3 to Werebear
+3 to Lycanthropy
+25 to Strength
+10 to Energy
+2 to Mana after each Kill
Level 13 Summon Grizzly (5/5 Charges)
5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Ber Rune
Socketed: Tir Rune
Socketed: Um Rune
Socketed: Mal Rune
Socketed: Lum Rune
Spirit
Akaran Rondache
TalThulOrtAmn
Defense: 125
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 30 of 30
Required Level: 30
Required Strength: 59
Fingerprint: 0xa620e454
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+34% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+22 to Vitality
+91 to Mana
Cold Resist +35%
All Resistances +43
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
+5 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Tal Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Socketed: Ort Rune
Socketed: Amn Rune
Grief
Phase Blade
EthTirLoMalRal
One Hand Damage: 31 - 35
Indestructible
Required Level: 59
Required Strength: 25
Required Dexterity: 136
Fingerprint: 0xcfd9f6d7
Item Level: 82
Version: Expansion 1.10+
35% Chance to cast level 15 Venom on striking
+40% Increased Attack Speed
Damage +388
Ignore Target's Defense
-25% Target Defense
+165% Damage to Demons (Based on Character Level)
Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
-25% to Enemy Poison Resistance
20% Deadly Strike
Prevent Monster Heal
+2 to Mana after each Kill
+13 Life after each Kill
5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Eth Rune
Socketed: Tir Rune
Socketed: Lo Rune
Socketed: Mal Rune
Socketed: Ral Rune
Dream
Sacred Targe
IoJahPul
Defense: 351
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 45 of 45
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 86
Fingerprint: 0x13dc5948
Item Level: 79
Version: Expansion 1.10+
10% Chance to cast level 15 Confuse when struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped
+26% Faster Hit Recovery
+30% Enhanced Defense
+154 Defense
+10 to Vitality
+50 to Life
+55 to Mana (Based on Character Level)
All Resistances +59
22% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Io Rune
Socketed: Jah Rune
Socketed: Pul Rune
Code:
Sharp Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 23
Fingerprint: 0x35c71596
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+10 to Maximum Damage
+56 to Attack Rating
+22 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 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
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: 0x76dee4b6
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+10 to Maximum Damage
+51 to Attack Rating
+38 to Life
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
Shimmering Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0xe0eb5b0a
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
All Resistances +4
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
Shimmering Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0x1e36f89a
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
All Resistances +5
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 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
Sharp Grand Charm of Balance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0x319a64f9
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+12% Faster Hit Recovery
+7 to Maximum Damage
+51 to Attack Rating
Code:
Name: Zanarhi
Race: Desert Mercenary
Type: Off-Nightmare
Experience: 82737368
Level: 88
Dead?: false
Naked/Gear
Strength: 191/191
Dexterity: 154/154
HP: 1887/2008
Defense: 1387/5059
AR: 1946/1946
Fire: 180/140/80
Cold: 180/140/80
Lightning: 180/140/80
Poison: 180/140/80
Fortitude
Archon Plate
ElSolDolLo
Defense: 3420
Durability: 31 of 31
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 93
Fingerprint: 0x65777894
Item Level: 88
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
+121 to Life (Based on Character Level)
Replenish Life +7
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
All Resistances +28
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
Vampire Gaze
Grim Helm
Defense: 252
Durability: 40 of 40
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 58
Fingerprint: 0x83dc856f
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+15% Increased Attack Speed
24% Enhanced Damage
Adds 6 - 22 Cold Damage Over 4 Secs (100 Frames)
6% Mana stolen per hit
6% Life stolen per hit
+100% Enhanced Defense
15% Slower Stamina Drain
Damage Reduced by 19%
Magic Damage Reduced by 14
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Realgar Jewel of Fervor
Realgar Jewel of Fervor
Jewel
Required Level: 37
Fingerprint: 0x2f3ffb14
Item Level: 61
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+15% Increased Attack Speed
24% Enhanced Damage
Doom
Giant Thresher
HelOhmUmLoCham
Two Hand Damage: 277 - 791
Durability: 28 of 28
Required Level: 67
Required Strength: 143
Required Dexterity: 104
Fingerprint: 0xc3590235
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 18 Volcano on striking
Level 12 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped
+2 to All Skills
+45% Increased Attack Speed
363% Enhanced Damage
-50% to Enemy Cold Resistance
20% Deadly Strike
25% Chance of Open Wounds
Prevent Monster Heal
Freezes target +3
Requirements -20%
Ethereal
5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Hel Rune
Socketed: Ohm Rune
Socketed: Um Rune
Socketed: Lo Rune
Socketed: Cham Rune
