Set class builds

[Tarisus]

Hi guys, I’m trying to make builds and play through on 3p with 7 classes with their sets. Do you guys have suggestions builds that work best with sets?

 

[maxicek]

Check the Mat Pat & Guardian compilation, we have loads of examples of all of these.

Most common builds are probably:
Aldur's - Fireclaws Bear
Trang's - Venomancer
IK - WW
Tal's - Anything, Meteorb is probably the most common
Natalya's - Phoenix Strike
Mavina's - Frozen Arrow + Strafe
Griswold's - Avenger

 

[Tarisus]

Check the Mat Pat & Guardian compilation, we have loads of examples of all of these.

Most common builds are probably:
Aldur's - Fireclaws Bear
Trang's - Venomancer
IK - WW
Tal's - Anything, Meteorb is probably the most common
Natalya's - Phoenix Strike
Mavina's - Frozen Arrow + Strafe
Griswold's - Avenger

Thank you! I will check it out!

 

[D2DC]

This was an analysis from @ioupain that I saved:

Caveat (my opinion): Many of these recommendations are because these are the best builds for those sets, rather than the best gear for those builds. In most cases, runewords/uniques are better for each build, but it's nice to get some use out of the sets. You can of course complete the game with a naked character, so don't assume you absolutely have to use these build recommendations for the sets, do whatever is most fun for you!

M'avina's Battle Hymn: M'avina's complements Freezing Arrow well due to the +20% To Cold Skill Damage (Complete Set) from the gloves. Plus, the set isn't particularly geared towards physical damage builds, but you can still Strafe pretty well with it. Most people go for a hybrid with Immolation Arrow because FA and IA need the same type of other gear. It's just a shame that Immolation arrow is hampered by the cooldown timer.

For an Ice Maiden/Magezon, the Ice Runeword bow is much better than the +20% CSD from the gloves, but since you don't have high end runewords, this set is pretty good.

Natalya's Odium: The set isn't the best gear for a Phoenix Striker, but Phoenix Striker is a good (perhaps the best?) build for the set. A more physical build will want more crushing blow from boots and helm slot but those are already taken up by the set, so the set is not a great fit for physical builds.

Immortal King: Whirlwind...'nuff said...oh you wanted more...okay...Concentrate is too slow/boring. Can't Double Swing/Frenzy/Throw with this set, Leap Attack is a novelty build (I'm making one but it is hard work) and that leaves Berserk. Whirlwind is just quicker.

Aldur's Watchtower: This set really sucks. No FCR and minimal + Skills means that any type of caster is out and there are way better options for pure Summoners. This leaves melee, but the weapon is very poor - being Exceptional(ly bad) rather than Elite, so you want to augment your physical attacks with an element - hence Fire Claws.

Trang-Oul's Avatar: The set bonus of -25% To Enemy Poison Resistance (3 Items) from the head and the inherent +25% Poison Skill Damage from the gloves mean you'll definitely want to be a Venomancer for this build.

Griswold's Legacy: Lots of sockets to customise your build, the weapon is rather good and complements Vengeance well. The straight Adds Damage set bonii work well with Vengeance and Jewels can ramp the minimum damage up quite a bit.

Another option is the Abbot build, fill the set with Sol runes for lots of Damage Reduction.

Tal Rasha's Wrappings: This set can work with multiple builds, however, if you go Cold, you'll probably want to use Death's Fathom and Nightwing's Veil. If you go Lightning, you'll want to use Griffon's Eye. Fire on the other hand, doesn't have any great caster items (plus we're avoiding high end runewords). Therefore, it makes sense to go with a Fire hybrid build to make the most out of the set.

 

[saracen85]

My take on class specific sets is that they each have certain properties that tend to nudge towards specific builds. You can refer to the post above mine.

Except for Griswold's, where its strength lies in its versatility. And can ideally be used on any Paladin build except the Hammerdin. This is probably why it's one of my favorites.

 

[Tarisus]

Thank you so much, D2DC and Saracen85! Poor aldurs, got the worst for druids. xD

 

[maxicek]

Almost forgot this

The Class Specific Set MP Group

Avengers was good. The Shapeshifters was even better. Theme has been decided as Class Specific Sets. All different if possible. We are aiming for Saturday 28th Feb and Sunday 1st March General Rules as before: Host will be 1.14d SC FAM, so your character will need to comply with this...

www.purediablo.com

 

[SirName]

If you feel too limited by what has been suggested you could try a “walk a mile in my shoes” sept. Where you would use said sets but on other than intended characters. Unable to wield the class specifics would in most cases grant free choices for weapon and or shield.
For example something like this (not really that thought through):

Aldurs teslafroster Paladin
Tal’s Frenzy barb
Mavinas Rift assasin?
Natalyas whatever necro
Trang ouls Pj & Immolation arrow amazon
Immortal King Enchantress sorceress
Griswolds Fireclaws Druid

 

[Tarisus]

Almost forgot this

The Class Specific Set MP Group

Avengers was good. The Shapeshifters was even better. Theme has been decided as Class Specific Sets. All different if possible. We are aiming for Saturday 28th Feb and Sunday 1st March General Rules as before: Host will be 1.14d SC FAM, so your character will need to comply with this...

www.purediablo.com

Sounds really fun! So it’ll be a party of 7, all with class sets! I got pretty good idea of sin and zon build now. Aldurs definitely hardest though. I’m thinking to try Fireclaws and rabies/fireclaw hybrid. Weapon simply sucks big time, and important slots like helm and boots are taken.

@SirName
It’s kinda funny how some items are actually better for the other class.

 

[maxicek]

IK set works pretty well on a Fury Wolf. Adding Jalal's for the helm is almost like completing the set.