Patriarch Sgt_Meowenstein - LA/WW eBoTD Archon Staff Barb

[Pb_pal]

I've never been a big fan of WW. I know it's probably an issue of not giving it enough of a try, but the mechanics just.... don't jive with me. Either way, after making the staff back then for Gary, I couldn't just let it sit there collecting e-dust. So I thought hey, why not give WW one more try and see how it goes?

I also wanted to try a Leap Attack build. So I did.

Introducing Sgt_Meowenstein, the LA/WW eBoTD Archon Staff Barb!

Stats:
Name: Sgt_Meowenstein
Class: Barbarian
Experience: 1219845029
Level: 86

Naked/Gear
Strength: 185/250
Dexterity: 27/103
Vitality: 303/373
Energy: 10/40
HP: 1397/1640
Mana: 95/135
Stamina: 455/600
Defense: 6/2009
AR: 120/19299

Resists: 75/57/80/35

LA Dmg: 12k-15k
WW dmg: 6k-7.3k

Keep in mind these are without Might from a Town Guard. Not bad!


Skills:
Leap: 20/33
Leap Attack: 20/33
Whirlwind: 20/33

Mace Mastery: 20/23
Iron Skin: 1/4
Natural Resistance: 1/4

Battle Orders: 9/12


Equipment:
Helm: Arreat's Face
Armour: 'Fortitude' Dusk Shroud
Gloves: Laying of Hands
Belt: Verdungo's
Boots: Gore Rider
Amulet: Highlord's
Rings: Ravenfrost and a rare dual-leecher
Weapon:

Spoiler

Breath of the Dying
Archon Staff
VexHelElEldZodEth
Two Hand Damage: 600 - 716
Durability: 14 of 14
Required Level: 69
Required Strength: 20
Fingerprint: 0x22cbe93e
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
50% Chance to cast level 20 Poison Nova when you Kill an Enemy
Indestructible
+60% Increased Attack Speed
384% Enhanced Damage
-25% Target Defense
+50 to Attack Rating
+200% Damage to Undead
+50 to Attack Rating against Undead
7% Mana stolen per hit
13% Life stolen per hit
Prevent Monster Heal
All Stats +30
+1 to Light Radius
Requirements -20%
Ethereal
6 Sockets (6 used)
Socketed: Vex Rune
Socketed: Hel Rune
Socketed: El Rune
Socketed: Eld Rune
Socketed: Zod Rune
Socketed: Eth Rune

Switch: dual Echoing weapons.

Charms: Experts/Fine/Sharp/Life/Resistances (see dump for details)

Merc:
Bill - A5 Barb Merc

Head: Arreat's
Body: Treachery
Weapon: 'Lawbringer' Superior Legen Sword

Was a nice change of pace not taking a Town Guard. Something about two barbs tackling the hordes of Hell together just feels...right.

Spoiler: Full Dump

Name: Sgt_Meowenstein
Class: Barbarian
Experience: 1219845029
Level: 86

Naked/Gear
Strength: 185/250
Dexterity: 27/103
Vitality: 303/373
Energy: 10/40
HP: 1397/1640
Mana: 95/135
Stamina: 455/600
Defense: 6/2009
AR: 120/19299

Fire: 150/110/50
Cold: 122/82/22
Lightning: 156/116/56
Poison: 100/60/0

MF: 0 Block: 12
GF: 0
FR/W: 30
FHR: 45
IAS: 100
FCR: 25

Bash: 1/14
Leap: 20/33
Double Swing: 0/0
Stun: 1/14
Double Throw: 0/0
Leap Attack: 20/33
Concentrate: 1/14
Frenzy: 0/0
Whirlwind: 20/33
Berserk: 1/14

Sword Mastery: 0/0
Axe Mastery: 0/0
Mace Mastery: 20/23
Pole Arm Mastery: 0/0
Throwing Mastery: 0/0
Spear Mastery: 0/0
Increased Stamina: 0/0
Iron Skin: 1/4
Increased Speed: 0/0
Natural Resistance: 1/4

Howl: 1/4
Find Potion: 0/0
Taunt: 0/0
Shout: 1/4
Find Item: 0/0
Battle Cry: 0/0
Battle Orders: 9/12
Grim Ward: 0/0
War Cry: 0/0
Battle Command: 0/0

Perfect Sapphire
Required Level: 18
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 10 - 14 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
Armor: +38 to Mana
Shields: Cold Resist +40%

Expert's Grand Charm of Strength
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x10234ff
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
+3 to Strength

Expert's Grand Charm of Life
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xd1d43400
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
+11 to Life

Expert's Grand Charm of Strength
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xe36a0e53
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
+5 to Strength

Expert's Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 53
Fingerprint: 0xec4e6d06
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
+34 to Life

Shimmering Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0x6db61082
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+16 to Life
All Resistances +5

Shimmering Small Charm of Strength
Small Charm
Required Level: 25
Fingerprint: 0x77e259e6
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Strength
All Resistances +5

Fine Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0x63e00831
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to Maximum Damage
+14 to Attack Rating
+19 to Life

Fine Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0x53de1691
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
+2 to Maximum Damage
+18 to Attack Rating

Expert's Grand Charm of Dexterity
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xfb341b08
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
+6 to Dexterity

Fine Small Charm of Dexterity
Small Charm
Required Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0x493148b2
Item Level: 50
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to Maximum Damage
+10 to Attack Rating
+2 to Dexterity

Key
Fingerprint: 0x521df92d
Item Level: 2
Version: Expansion 1.10+

Fine Small Charm of Life
Small Charm
Required Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0x2785ca86
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Maximum Damage
+10 to Attack Rating
+10 to Life

Amber Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0xd16b4ad2
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Lightning Resist +11%

Fine Small Charm of Strength
Small Charm
Required Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0x30872aaf
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Maximum Damage
+19 to Attack Rating
+2 to Strength

Expert's Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 53
Fingerprint: 0x17cd8ec1
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
+34 to Life

Expert's Grand Charm of Strength
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xf1b26c42
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
+3 to Strength

Expert's Grand Charm of Storms
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x45daabd2
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
Adds 1 - 30 Lightning Damage

Peasant Crown
War Hat
Defense: 108
Durability: 9 of 12
Required Level: 28
Required Strength: 20
Fingerprint: 0x7e9f1181
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+15% Faster Run/Walk
+100% Enhanced Defense
+20 to Vitality
+20 to Energy
Replenish Life +12

Arreat's Face
Slayer Guard
Defense: 314
Durability: 55 of 55
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 118
Fingerprint: 0xec85092f
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
+2 to Barbarian Skill Levels
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
6% Life stolen per hit
+160% Enhanced Defense
+20 to Strength
+20 to Dexterity
All Resistances +30

Highlord's Wrath
Amulet
Required Level: 65
Fingerprint: 0x7f28fe8c
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

Fortitude
Dusk Shroud
ElSolDolLo
Defense: 1278
Durability: 17 of 20
Required Level: 59
Required Strength: 77
Fingerprint: 0xdc977910
Item Level: 85
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
+107 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

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: 0x142a1083
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+244 to Attack Rating
Adds 15 - 45 Cold Damage Over 4 Secs (100 Frames)
+18 to Dexterity
+40 to Mana
Cold Absorb 20%
Cannot Be Frozen

Death Grasp
Ring
Required Level: 46
Fingerprint: 0x7003241c
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+54 to Attack Rating
5% Mana stolen per hit
3% Life stolen per hit
+11 Maximum Stamina
Cold Resist +22%

Verdungo's Hearty Cord
Mithril Coil
Defense: 154
Durability: 14 of 16
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 106
Fingerprint: 0xf8b52d89
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+10% Faster Hit Recovery
+134% Enhanced Defense
+40 to Vitality
Replenish Life +13
+114 Maximum Stamina
Damage Reduced by 14%

Gore Rider
War Boots
Defense: 151
Durability: 33 of 34
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 94
Fingerprint: 0x1efb7c86
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+30% Faster Run/Walk
15% Chance of Crushing Blow
15% Deadly Strike
10% Chance of Open Wounds
+180% Enhanced Defense
+20 Maximum Stamina
Requirements -25%
+10 Maximum Durability

Laying of Hands
Bramble Mitts
Defense: 87
Durability: 10 of 12
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0x4a98c6d
Item Level: 99
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%


Flamebellow
Balrog Blade
One Hand Damage: 45 - 229
Two Hand Damage: 168 - 361
Durability: 47 of 50
Required Level: 71
Required Strength: 185
Required Dexterity: 87
Fingerprint: 0x74903c44
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Unidentified
12% Chance to cast level 16 Firestorm on striking
+3 to Fire Skills
206% Enhanced Damage
Adds 233 - 482 Fire Damage
+17 to Inferno
+19 to Strength
+6 to Vitality
Fire Absorb 20%

String of Ears
Demonhide Sash
Defense: 107
Durability: 7 of 22
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 20
Fingerprint: 0xfeeead85
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Unidentified
8% Life stolen per hit
+164% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
Damage Reduced by 10%
Magic Damage Reduced by 14
+10 Maximum Durability

Amber Small Charm of Sustenance
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0x436d2d6
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+12 to Life
Lightning Resist +10%

Tome of Town Portal
Fingerprint: 0xf8373123
Item Level: 12
Version: Expansion 1.10+

Horadric Cube
Fingerprint: 0xdf0ece4f
Item Level: 13
Version: Expansion 1.10+

Ghost Wand
One Hand Damage: 20 - 40
Durability: 8 of 14
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 25
Fingerprint: 0xa55cbc2
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Echoing Throwing Spear of Pestilence
Throwing Spear
Throw Damage: 12 - 30
One Hand Damage: 5 - 15
Quantity: 80
Required Level: 45
Required Dexterity: 65
Fingerprint: 0x8d67cfb
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to Warcry Skills (Barbarian Only)
Adds 50 Poison Damage Over 5 Secs (125 Frames)

Echoing Glaive
Glaive
Throw Damage: 16 - 22
One Hand Damage: 5 - 17
Quantity: 40
Required Level: 45
Required Strength: 52
Required Dexterity: 35
Fingerprint: 0x743e8300
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to Warcry Skills (Barbarian Only)

Greater Mana Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 150%

Super Mana Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 250%

Super Mana Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 250%

Super Healing Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenish Life +320

Super Healing Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenish Life +320

Breath of the Dying
Archon Staff
VexHelElEldZodEth
Two Hand Damage: 600 - 716
Durability: 14 of 14
Required Level: 69
Required Strength: 20
Fingerprint: 0x22cbe93e
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
50% Chance to cast level 20 Poison Nova when you Kill an Enemy
Indestructible
+60% Increased Attack Speed
384% Enhanced Damage
-25% Target Defense
+50 to Attack Rating
+200% Damage to Undead
+50 to Attack Rating against Undead
7% Mana stolen per hit
13% Life stolen per hit
Prevent Monster Heal
All Stats +30
+1 to Light Radius
Requirements -20%
Ethereal
6 Sockets (6 used)
Socketed: Vex Rune
Socketed: Hel Rune
Socketed: El Rune
Socketed: Eld Rune
Socketed: Zod Rune
Socketed: Eth Rune

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

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

Eld Rune
Required Level: 11
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +75% Damage to Undead
+50 to Attack Rating against Undead
Armor: 15% Slower Stamina Drain
Shields: 7% Increased Chance of Blocking

Zod Rune
Required Level: 69
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Indestructible
Armor: Indestructible
Shields: Indestructible

Eth Rune
Required Level: 15
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: -25% Target Defense
Armor: Regenerate Mana 15%
Shields: Regenerate Mana 15%

Mercenary:

Name: Bill
Race: Barbarian
Type: 1hs-Normal
Experience: 77234470
Level: 86
Dead?: false

Naked/Gear
Strength: 211/231
Dexterity: 136/166
HP: 1692/1692
Defense: 1584/2339
AR: 2198/46179

Fire: 184/144/84
Cold: 214/174/114
Lightning: 184/144/84
Poison: 184/144/84

Arreat's Face
Slayer Guard
Defense: 302
Durability: 43 of 55
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 118
Fingerprint: 0xa5cde102
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
+2 to Barbarian Skill Levels
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
5% Life stolen per hit
+150% Enhanced Defense
+20 to Strength
+20 to Dexterity
All Resistances +30


Treachery
Archon Plate
ShaelThulLem
Defense: 453
Durability: 45 of 60
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 103
Fingerprint: 0xe8e5d4a9
Item Level: 88
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

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

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%

Lem Rune
Required Level: 43
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 75% Extra Gold from Monsters
Armor: 50% Extra Gold from Monsters
Shields: 50% Extra Gold from Monsters


Lawbringer
Superior Legend Sword
AmnLemKo
One Hand Damage: 34 - 89
Two Hand Damage: 79 - 149
Durability: 23 of 23
Required Level: 44
Required Strength: 165
Required Dexterity: 90
Fingerprint: 0xa77c90d9
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
20% Chance to cast level 15 Decrepify on striking
Level 16 Sanctuary Aura When Equipped
6% Enhanced Damage
-50% Target Defense
+1 to Attack Rating
Adds 150 - 210 Fire Damage
Adds 130 - 180 Cold Damage Over 6 Secs (148 Frames)
7% Life stolen per hit
Slain Monsters Rest in Peace
+232 Defense vs. Missile
+10 to Dexterity
75% Extra Gold from Monsters
Ethereal
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Amn Rune
Socketed: Lem Rune
Socketed: Ko Rune

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

Lem Rune
Required Level: 43
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 75% Extra Gold from Monsters
Armor: 50% Extra Gold from Monsters
Shields: 50% Extra Gold from Monsters

Ko Rune
Required Level: 39
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +10 to Dexterity
Armor: +10 to Dexterity
Shields: +10 to Dexterity

The Journey:
As with his brother before him, Normal/NM were done entirely at /p8 and twinking gear consisted of Envy-jeweled stuff, Angelic jewelery and 'Insight' War/Rune Staffs. I kept all his weapons in the same staff "family", just for fun and because I like themes. Also it's what Gary did, so yeah.

Normal was an absolute breeze once we got the Rune Staff, and he finished handily at 43. Nightmare was more of the same, except he could really flex his muscles here. With Lawbringer, maxed WW/LA and some better gear periodically, he leaped and spun his way through, killing Baal at 72.

He leveled to 76 before hitting Hell, recharmed, did a final adjustment to his stats, and off he went. Like Gary did before him, he tackled Hell on /p8 as well.

Act 1: Everything was pretty much 1-shot with LA.
Act 2: Duality. Unleechables suck, but Lawbringer is awesome. Fair trade. Had to use Berserk in the Maggot Lair due to Locusts, but it was more than powerful enough.
Act 3: Small fast targets are terrible for LA, but WW still rips through like butter.
Act 4: Hellforge was a Hel. Easy trip through.
Act 5: Easy again. Kill speed FINALLY slowed down a little bit but Sarge was more than powerful enough still on /p8.
The Ancients I just LA between them until they bunched and then WW the pack until they dispersed. Rinse and Repeat.

WSK and Waves were easy. Baal was a kitten with constant Decrep. Sarge became Patriarch at level 86:

He was very strong and safe for his trip through Hell, even on /p8. It gave me lots of time to experiment with LA, and get some kinda cool gameplay shots along the way.

Gameplay shots:

Who knew barbs could climb trees?

Oh hello there Mephisto

Stopping for a quick game of leapfrog with Hadriel:

Madawc/Talic: "Where the hell did he go?!"

Lawbringer in action:

Some Thoughts:
- Leap Attack is FUN. It was great fun dive-bombing bosses/champions in the middle of a pack and then shredding the rest with WW.
- Don't LA from too far away. It may look super cool and dramatic, but the travel time is slowwww and you're likely to miss your target. A few body-lengths away is best from my experience.
- In terms of effectiveness; LA is obviously not a quick killer, even with a big hurty stick. It's still super fun to use though, I definitely recommend trying it.
- It's also extremely satisfying 1-shotting with LA and having the Poison Nova trigger from the BoTD on landing, very stylish looking indeed!
- The Barb merc was very effective. I didn't miss the aura from a Town Guard, and the Decrep procced so often I never regretted my choice. Sanctuary was fun to have around too, I'm glad I went with him.
- WW was so damn strong I had to make a real conscious effort to incorporate LA.
- I still don't like WW


TL;DR - Super fun, super powerful, would recommend.
Thanks for reading!

 

[maxicek]

Congratulation, another fine Patriarch. Massive style points with the Archon eBoTD again.

- Leap Attack is FUN. It was great fun dive-bombing bosses/champions in the middle of a pack and then shredding the rest with WW.
- Don't LA from too far away. It may look super cool and dramatic, but the travel time is slowwww and you're likely to miss your target. A few body-lengths away is best from my experience.

I didn't like it that much, but I think point 2 is where I went wrong. It really is very slow in the air.

 

[Pb_pal]

It's honestly terrible if you're attacking from too far, and very frustrating. Anything that is even remotely quick will be long gone by the time you get there. Short hops are not as stylish, and don't look very cool, but they work well. Also making sure the merc is tanking a group makes it easy to pick them off with LA as well.

Certainly a bit of a clunky play-style, but once you get the hang of it it becomes quite fun.

 

[saracen85]

"Small fast targets are terrible for LA"
Leapers. Just say Leapers.

Congrats! Leap Attack is very much fun. Very "Charge-esque".
Good idea to pair with WW for swarm solution. I didn't think of that.

 

[ffs]

Congrats! Those pictures are hilarious.

 

[D2DC]

Nice Barb! LA is worth it just for the lolz!

 

[skiffcz]

eBotd - 2 HRs
Fort - 1 HR
Having fun with awkward skill taking the most hilarious screenies - priceless

 

[zemaj]

Does a staff still have the same audio file on hits with WW? THWACKTHWACKTWACKTHWACK... XD

So cool, Gary has a true brother now.


Also going to have to try LA again some day... I really didnt like it when I tried it for a main attack, mixing in WW could save it (love WW )

 

[Pb_pal]

Does a staff still have the same audio file on hits with WW? THWACKTHWACKTWACKTHWACK... XD

It does! The sound doesn't trigger for every hit I don't think, but it's satisfying nonetheless. Gotta be my favourite weapon sound in the game by a fair margin.

Also going to have to try LA again some day... I really didnt like it when I tried it for a main attack, mixing in WW could save it (love WW )

Yes as a standalone attack LA is... terrible. I really liked the WW to give you something to do post-landing though, it complimented it very well.

 

[Grisu]

Congrats and thank you for that writeup and the great screenshots!

I have to admit I mostly use LA for means of transportation, but I have a Leapfrog planned using only green items... For the frog theme. We'll see if I ever get to it xD

That weapon is awesome BTW! I am really envious of it! Any other builds with it on your mind? Meleezon?

 

[Pb_pal]

I have to admit I mostly use LA for means of transportation, but I have a Leapfrog planned using only green items... For the frog theme. We'll see if I ever get to it xD

Sounds awesome, get to it!

That weapon is awesome BTW! I am really envious of it! Any other builds with it on your mind? Meleezon?

Well after Patting the Sarge I immediately started a future fury wolf druid to see how it fares with him. I also have loose plans for a necro as well. I don't how when/if I'll get those guys done (much less do any more chars), I have way too many projects on the go as it is!

 

[Jocular]

Just getting to this after seeing your other Pat thread. Another great Pat! Going double barb with the mercenary is one of my favorite things to do. I'm actually leveling up a 2-handed Sword Stun/Bash barb right now

 

[Pb_pal]

Nice! Looking forward to seeing how that turns out. I feel like Bash/Stun are very underused because they're low level skills and don't seem flashy. They're very functional though, so I'll be looking forward to seeing how viable you find them.