SPF Hall Of Records

[Albatross]

Small question: the number under the 'boss' column in the tables, is that boss packs only, or also champ packs?

Both, but champion packs count as one "boss", doesn't matter if it's 1 or 4 of them. It all evens out in the end.

I'll reply to your question from the MFO thread here. 33s/runs are good, but still far from the top. It might seem close, but improving just one second from here is really hard.

I'm planning on writing a detailed guide on running AT, which would include looking for a map, but for now, here a video from the last year's MFO: 5 AT runs These were slower than my current runs, but spawn density was better. Or I just got lucky, don't remember since I rerolled that map a long time ago. Anyway, you should quickly notice if there's something obvious that I'm doing and you are not.

To summarise the most important factors are:
1) the map itself - including the distance from town, layout, density
2) pick up less stuff (during MFO, I only grab qualifiers, grailers, small and grand charms, high runes)
3) blizzard aim and general decision making, these slowly get better as you do more runs

There are many more details to this puzzle, which I hope to address with the guide.

Edit: run #1 in the video is a bit sloppy, I always get nervous when recording my play , but they pick up after that. I should also mention that this was before I switched to keyboard skill bindings and was using some combination of F1 (for TK) and the mouse wheel.

 

[T72on1]

@Albatross Congrats on the Cerebus' Bite ... back then .

Watching the video, it's definitely the map which is the biggest difference I think. My map is much bigger, much more spread out also. Seeing it made me thinkg of the AT map I rolled with my first HC Blizz Sorc here, which also mainly consisted of a small, circular route to follow. I forgot about that, but yeah, it was much, much smaller.

I have played a lot of Blizz Sorcs over the year, including loads of AT runs. So I should be comfortable with aiming. Having said that, from the video I have the impression you are still killing boss packs faster than me overall, so there might still be something to learn for me .

Picking up stuff ... I pick up exactly what you mention there during tournaments like MFO. That and yellow Circlet types and rings.

Edit: I also need Full Rejuvs on a regular base, so picking up new ones slightly slows me down too, although not that much obviously.

Btw, for some reason I always thought it was better to skip champs and only go for bosses during AT and Pit runs. Not so much for Blizz Sorc, since she has area damage and as such kills 4 champs in the time it takes to kill 1. But certainly for PitBarbs, who have to kill champs one at a time. Most of the times I still kill them, certainly with the Sorc, but that's mainly because it's a habit from the past I have a hard time getting rid off.

Btw, by saying 33s/run makes you a top runner, I meant that if anyone in the MFO would do AT Blizz Sorc, you would be among the fastest. From this thread it's clear to me that there are people as fast or even faster than you, but that's really SPF all time fastest runners we are talking about, I think. Not that it matters much anyway obviously .

Thanks a lot, and greatly looking forward to the guide !!

Edit: would you mind posting your gear? I'm currently using a HotO / 3 Trang's / 10% fcr ring setup, but see a mention of DF several times. That could explain your faster killing, although I would have to see where to make up for the loss of resists.

 

[Albatross]

There's always a better map.. always

Here's my current one. Just 4 runs (no spoilers), picked out of several short clips I've recorded tonight. Compared to the old one, this video features me playing with new key bindings and a map:

• with easier Act I WP access
• of which nearly half can be ignored and still average 5,65 boss/run

I might be killing them slightly faster because I tend to go high on damage, but it's also important how you use the time during blizzard cooldowns. If there's another boss in sight, I'll try to kill it with IB. If there's nothing I'll check an adjacent room, kill the boss if it's there and TP back to check what the first one dropped or to finish it off if it's still kicking around.

It's probably inefficient to skip them (just like CIs if merc can handle them well), especially in short runs where the save, load, and travel makes up like 1/4 of the total run time.

This is what I've settled with for now:

• Harlequin crest with ptopaz
• Death's fathom (25%) with an ist rune
• 3 part tal's (amulet, armor, and belt)
• spirit
• trang oul's claws
• war traveler (47)
• fortuitous ring of fortune (33%, take that nagel )
• 10 FCR / 20 STR / 26 mana / 5% MF rare

• Gheed's
• 1 chilling skiller
• 1 small charm with 5% FHR (60 with spirit), rest are 6-7% MF, some with resists

Switch:

• A +5 BO CtA
• spirit

Merc:

• eth CV insight (6 CS) (still waiting for a better base)
• Andariel's socketed with a cham
• eth AP fortitude

105 FCR, 507 MF, resists are 5 / 49 / 93 / -12 (you don't need fire or poison resists down there)
~6k blizzard, ~3k IB

Replacing the oculus with DF (when it finally dropped) felt fantastic, I even considered using HotO too, just because of that random teleport nonsense.

Rings and charms can obviously be improved, I should probably focus on that after the MFO.

Edit: I also have to pick up some rejuvs every few runs, but try to do it in bulk and during blizzard timers to avoid wasting too much time.

Edit 2: wait, you are playing HC with this one too? I'm afraid that following my advice will only get your char killed

 

[T72on1]

No, no, SC on this one .

I'm probably just missing something here, but how do you get to 105% fcr with this setup? I count 85% (DF 20, Spirit 35, Trang's 3pc 20, fcr ring 10). That's exactly the reason why I'm using HotO. No wait, now I realize, the other 20% is from gloves, which you didn't mention, but I assume are Trang's.

Hmm, I'll have to try it out next time. Compared to my setup, I'd have to ditch my 39% Chance Guards for Trang's gloves and the HotO for Isted DF, which would mean a loss of 14% mf, bringing me just below 500%. Still a lot I reckon. I'm a bit concerned about the loss of 40% PR though, bringing me to around zero PR. I often seem to get poisoned in AT actually. I'll have to see how it goes.

Thnx again.

 

[Albatross]

Whoops, forgot about trang's!

Don't worry about MF, when you are over 400% you should really focus on speed. Poison is damage over time so it should never surprise you, burst is dangerous.

Happy hunting!

 

[ffs]

A set of Pit runs from MFO:

SC Berserk Barbarian
Category: P1 Pit
Runs: 50
Average run time: 59.34 seconds (50 runs in 2967 seconds)
Average boss number: 8.32 (416 total)
MF: 775/655
Find Item: 54%
Efficiency: 4.631
Adjusted efficiency: 1.627

Gear:

Spoiler

Shako 'Cham'
Enigma MP
+1 Barb/10 FCR/16 MF craft amulet
Nagel 30 MF/73 AR
Nagel 30 MF/72 AR
Grief PB 35/383
6x Ist PB
40 Chancies
50 War Traveler
Upped Goldwrap

Switch: Wizzy 'Ist', Suicide Branch 'Ist'
Merc (Might): Insight eth GT, Andy (15 IAS/23 ED), CoH
Inventory: Gheed's, cube, rest 6-7 MF SCs with assorted mods.

GoMule dump:

Spoiler

Name:       barbi
Class:      Barbarian
Experience: 2237490142
Level:      93

            Naked/Gear
Strength:   96/177
Dexterity:  134/136
Vitality:   315/327
Energy:     10/12
HP:         1459/1638
Mana:       102/468
Stamina:    474/474
Defense:    33/1441
AR:         655/1086

Fire:       126/86/26
Cold:       133/93/33
Lightning:  119/79/19
Poison:     127/87/27

MF:         655       Block:      16
GF:         455
FR/W:       70
FHR:        0
IAS:        10
FCR:        110

Bash: 1/7
Leap: 0/0
Double Swing: 0/0
Stun: 1/7
Double Throw: 0/0
Leap Attack: 0/0
Concentrate: 1/7
Frenzy: 0/0
Whirlwind: 0/0
Berserk: 20/26

Sword Mastery: 20/26
Axe Mastery: 0/0
Mace Mastery: 0/0
Pole Arm Mastery: 0/0
Throwing Mastery: 0/0
Spear Mastery: 0/0
Increased Stamina: 1/7
Iron Skin: 1/7
Increased Speed: 1/7
Natural Resistance: 1/7

Howl: 20/26
Find Potion: 1/7
Taunt: 0/0
Shout: 14/20
Find Item: 20/26
Battle Cry: 0/0
Battle Orders: 1/7
Grim Ward: 0/0
War Cry: 0/0
Battle Command: 1/7

Snake's Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x7fcf468f
Item Level: 83
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+12 to Mana
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Viridian Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x3240a08f
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Poison Resist +6%
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Steel Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0xd7253b8d
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+34 to Attack Rating
6% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Tangerine Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xf7dc74b0
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Lightning Resist +4%
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Ruby Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x74932a57
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Fire Resist +11%
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x664a52a
Item Level: 76
Version: Expansion
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Fine Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x76ad0bb4
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Maximum Damage
+14 to Attack Rating
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Sapphire Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x15a85230
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Cold Resist +11%
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Bronze Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xab35d688
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to Attack Rating
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Serpent's Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 40
Fingerprint: 0xe9980750
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+14 to Mana
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Fine Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xf27f721b
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Maximum Damage
+11 to Attack Rating
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Steel Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0xa26a4ca0
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+29 to Attack Rating
6% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x3a4d2b23
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xb44dc1da
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x63bb38f6
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Iron Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x74551b85
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+16 to Attack Rating
6% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Stout Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x74609313
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 Defense
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xc01ff2e2
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x6afc5e92
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x114bd3a8
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Lapis Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xa8cfd9c
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Cold Resist +7%
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Septic Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xcd5877e9
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 15 Poison Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Viridian Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x3240a08f
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Poison Resist +6%
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Fine Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x76ad0bb4
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Maximum Damage
+14 to Attack Rating
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Fine Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x62112e55
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Maximum Damage
+12 to Attack Rating
6% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x9799fec
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Fine Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x2b6db9c9
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Maximum Damage
+17 to Attack Rating
6% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Iron Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x160b837b
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+14 to Attack Rating
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Steel Small Charm of Fortune
Small Charm
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0x2bcfc8f0
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+27 to Attack Rating
4% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Bronze Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xd01978ee
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+7 to Attack Rating
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Fine Small Charm of Fortune
Small Charm
Required Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0x10636e08
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Maximum Damage
+17 to Attack Rating
4% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Fine Small Charm of Fortune
Small Charm
Required Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0x85124343
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to Maximum Damage
+14 to Attack Rating
4% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Scroll of Identify
Version: Expansion 1.10+

Horadric Cube
Fingerprint: 0x5fcf649b
Item Level: 13
Version: Expansion 1.10+

Iron Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x569e295a
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+22 to Attack Rating
6% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Tome of Identify
Fingerprint: 0x832cc93f
Item Level: 98
Version: Expansion 1.10+

Harlequin Crest
Shako
Defense: 136
Durability: 12 of 12
Required Level: 67
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0x1b367492
Item Level: 75
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
All Stats +2
+139 to Life (Based on Character Level)
+139 to Mana (Based on Character Level)
Damage Reduced by 10%
Cannot Be Frozen
50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Cham Rune

Cham Rune
Required Level: 67
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Freezes target +3
Armor: Cannot Be Frozen
Shields: Cannot Be Frozen

Havoc Gorget
Amulet
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0x48937db8
Item Level: 93
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Barbarian Skill Levels
+10% Faster Cast Rate
+15 to Mana
Regenerate Mana 7%
Damage Reduced by 3
55% Extra Gold from Monsters
16% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Enigma
Mage Plate
JahIthBer
Defense: 1020
Durability: 60 of 60
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 55
Fingerprint: 0xba244cc0
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+45% Faster Run/Walk
+1 to Teleport
+760 Defense
+69 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
93% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level)
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Jah Rune
Socketed: Ith Rune
Socketed: Ber Rune

Jah Rune
Required Level: 65
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Ignore Target's Defense
Armor: Increase Maximum Life 5%
Shields: +50 to Life

Ith Rune
Required Level: 15
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +9 to Maximum Damage
Armor: 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
Shields: 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana

Ber Rune
Required Level: 63
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 20% Chance of Crushing Blow
Armor: Damage Reduced by 8%
Shields: Damage Reduced by 8%

Nagelring
Ring
Required Level: 7
Fingerprint: 0xca16a249
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+72 to Attack Rating
Magic Damage Reduced by 3
Attacker Takes Damage of 3
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Nagelring
Ring
Required Level: 7
Fingerprint: 0x64b8f25a
Item Level: 52
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+73 to Attack Rating
Magic Damage Reduced by 3
Attacker Takes Damage of 3
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Goldwrap
Battle Belt
Defense: 85
Durability: 18 of 18
Required Level: 30
Required Strength: 88
Fingerprint: 0xdb21609e
Item Level: 76
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+10% Increased Attack Speed
+58% Enhanced Defense
+25 Defense
73% Extra Gold from Monsters
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+2 to Light Radius
Required Level +5

War Traveler
Battle Boots
Defense: 139
Durability: 48 of 48
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 95
Fingerprint: 0x52cf54d1
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+25% Faster Run/Walk
Adds 15 - 25 Damage
+190% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Strength
+10 to Vitality
40% Slower Stamina Drain
Attacker Takes Damage of 10
50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+30 Maximum Durability

Chance Guards
Chain Gloves
Defense: 27
Durability: 16 of 16
Required Level: 15
Required Strength: 25
Fingerprint: 0xcfa3e7a9
Item Level: 56
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+25 to Attack Rating
+24% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
200% Extra Gold from Monsters
40% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+2 to Light Radius

Gheed's Fortune
Grand Charm
Required Level: 62
Fingerprint: 0xbde6774e
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
127% Extra Gold from Monsters
Reduces all Vendor Prices 14%
40% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Scroll of Identify
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%

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%

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%

Grief
Phase Blade
EthTirLoMalRal
One Hand Damage: 31 - 35
Indestructible
Required Level: 59
Required Strength: 25
Required Dexterity: 136
Fingerprint: 0xb1b10caf
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
35% Chance to cast level 15 Venom on striking
+35% Increased Attack Speed
Damage +383
Ignore Target's Defense
-25% Target Defense
+174% Damage to Demons (Based on Character Level)
Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
-22% 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

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

Tir Rune
Required Level: 13
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +2 to Mana after each Kill
Armor: +2 to Mana after each Kill
Shields: +2 to Mana after each Kill

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

Mal Rune
Required Level: 49
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Prevent Monster Heal
Armor: Magic Damage Reduced by 7
Shields: Magic Damage Reduced by 7

Ral Rune
Required Level: 19
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
Armor: Fire Resist +30%
Shields: Fire Resist +35%

Gemmed Phase Blade
Phase Blade
One Hand Damage: 31 - 35
Indestructible
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 25
Required Dexterity: 136
Fingerprint: 0x271e970c
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
180% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
6 Sockets (6 used)
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune

Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

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

Wizardspike
Bone Knife
One Hand Damage: 23 - 49
Durability: 16 of 26
Required Level: 61
Required Strength: 38
Required Dexterity: 75
Fingerprint: 0x9c99109d
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Indestructible
+50% Faster Cast Rate
Increase Maximum Mana 15%
+186 to Mana (Based on Character Level)
Regenerate Mana 15%
All Resistances +75
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Ist Rune

Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Suicide Branch
Burnt Wand
One Hand Damage: 8 - 18
Durability: 15 of 15
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 25
Fingerprint: 0x2ca7465a
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+50% Faster Cast Rate
+40 to Life
Increase Maximum Mana 10%
All Resistances +10
Attacker Takes Damage of 25
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Ist Rune

Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Mercenary:

Name:       Emilio
Race:       Desert Mercenary
Type:       Off-Nightmare
Experience: 97576790
Level:      93
Dead?:      false

            Naked/Gear
Strength:   200/254
Dexterity:  162/167
HP:         2087/2087
Defense:    1529/2780
AR:         2009/464079

Fire:       192/152/92
Cold:       222/182/122
Lightning:  222/182/122
Poison:    292/252/192

Chains of Honor
Superior Wire Fleece
DolUmBerIst
Defense: 886
Durability: 30 of 32
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 111
Fingerprint: 0x71d581ff
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+200% Damage to Demons
+100% Damage to Undead
8% Life stolen per hit
+84% 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

Dol Rune
Required Level: 31
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Hit Causes Monster to Flee 25%
Armor: Replenish Life +7
Shields: Replenish Life +7

Um Rune
Required Level: 47
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 25% Chance of Open Wounds
Armor: Cold Resist +15%
Lightning Resist +15%
Fire Resist +15%
Poison Resist +15%
Shields: Cold Resist +22%
Lightning Resist +22%
Fire Resist +22%
Poison Resist +22%

Ber Rune
Required Level: 63
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 20% Chance of Crushing Blow
Armor: Damage Reduced by 8%
Shields: Damage Reduced by 8%

Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


Andariel's Visage
Demonhead
Defense: 365
Durability: 20 of 20
Required Level: 83
Required Strength: 102
Fingerprint: 0x936f195b
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
15% Chance to cast level 15 Poison Nova when struck
+2 to All Skills
+35% Increased Attack Speed
23% Enhanced Damage
10% Life stolen per hit
+136% Enhanced Defense
+29 to Strength
+10% to Maximum Poison Resist
Fire Resist -30%
Poison Resist +70%
Level 3 Venom (20/20 Charges)
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Realgar Jewel of Fervor

Realgar Jewel of Fervor
Jewel
Required Level: 37
Fingerprint: 0x7a3674be
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+15% Increased Attack Speed
23% Enhanced Damage


Insight
Giant Thresher
RalTirTalSol
Two Hand Damage: 217 - 595
Durability: 28 of 28
Required Level: 66
Required Strength: 178
Required Dexterity: 130
Fingerprint: 0x1ebbaf01
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Level 17 Meditation Aura When Equipped
+35% Faster Cast Rate
248% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Minimum Damage
230% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
Adds 75 Poison Damage Over 5 Secs (125 Frames)
+5 to Critical Strike
All Stats +5
+2 to Mana after each Kill
23% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Ethereal
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Ral Rune
Socketed: Tir Rune
Socketed: Tal Rune
Socketed: Sol Rune

Ral Rune
Required Level: 19
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
Armor: Fire Resist +30%
Shields: Fire Resist +35%

Tir Rune
Required Level: 13
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +2 to Mana after each Kill
Armor: +2 to Mana after each Kill
Shields: +2 to Mana after each Kill

Tal Rune
Required Level: 17
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 75 Poison Damage Over 5 Secs (125 Frames)
Armor: Poison Resist +30%
Shields: Poison Resist +35%

Sol Rune
Required Level: 27
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +9 to Minimum Damage
Armor: Damage Reduced by 7
Shields: Damage Reduced by 7

Couple of thoughts on the runs:

• This was my second 50 run session on this map, so pretty sure it can be improved. But I don't think I can beat the #2 entry with my map, so why even bother. Unless someone else moves slightly past me, in which case I'll try again.
• 8.32 bosses seems above average for my map, though not sure yet by how much. The other 50 run session I recorded came in at 7.95 bosses, so initially the average seems to be somewhere around ~8.1. Still a small sample size though.
• An ugly Fana/Amp spawn around run 20 was annoying, that run caused me to burn through a lot of purples which slowed me down for the next couple of runs, having to manage potions more.
• Not 100% sure about my teleport route, in particular whether it's worth it to check the top right spot which I often do. Could be more efficient to skip that, but so far I think it's worth checking (even though in this set it didn't spawn many bosses).
• To get a better score technically I could skip some Devilkins or Archers Champions here and there. Not sure how much of a difference it would make in actual MF efficiency (for better or worse). At least for those numerous MFO runs I prefer not skipping them to avoid additional decision-making.

***

Table Update:

[highlight]Pit p1[/highlight]

|  forum name   |     build     | HC/SC | MF %  | FI % |  Avg time  | boss |   eff  | adjeff |
|---------------|---------------|-------|-------|------|------------|------|--------|--------|
| Fabian        |   Berserker   |   SC  |810/660|  56  |    57.006  | 8.86 |  4.124 |  1.435 |
| Gripphon      |   Berserker   |   SC  |776/656|  55  |    54.690  | 8.54 |  4.132 |  1.444 |
| ffs           |   Berserker   |   SC  |775/655|  54  |    59.340  | 8.32 |  4.631 |  1.627 |
| Gripphon      |    Singer     |   SC  |  713  |  56  |    59.018  | 8.10 |  4.671 |  1.639 |
| Grape         |    Singer     |   SC  |  619  |  56  |  1:11.342  | 7.54 |  6.065 |  2.182 |
| FredOfErik    |    Singer     |   HC  |  640  |  56  |  1:19.960  | 8.04 |  6.376 |  2.285 |
| Espr          |    Meteorb    |   SC  |  356  |   0  |  4:08.150  | 8.56 | 28.989 | 11.784 |

[highlight]Pit p7/8[/highlight]

|  forum name   |     build     | HC/SC | MF %  | FI % |  Avg time  | boss |   eff  | adjeff |
|---------------|---------------|-------|-------|------|------------|------|--------|--------|
| Gripphon      |  Poisonmancer |   SC  |  495  |   0  |  1:08.107  | 7.66 |  8.891 |  3.342 |

[highlight] AT [/highlight]

|  forum name   |     build     | HC/SC | MF %  | FI % |  Avg time  | boss |   eff  | adjeff |
|---------------|---------------|-------|-------|------|------------|------|--------|--------|
| Gripphon      |  Conc. Barb   |   SC  |584/614|  55  |    40.349  | 5.46 |  4.768 |  1.729 |
| Corrupted     |   Blizzard    |   HC  |  619  |   0  |    30.865  | 6.05 |  5.102 |  1.835 |
| Gripphon      |   Blizzard    |   SC  |  720  |   0  |    32.849  | 6.20 |  5.298 |  1.859 |
| Nagisa        |   Blizzard    |   SC  |  631  |   0  |    27.849  | 5.26 |  5.294 |  1.898 |
| Frozzzen      |   Blizzard    |   SC  |  686  |   0  |    35.420  | 5.62 |  6.300 |  2.226 |
| Gripphon      |     Windy     |   SC  |  585  |   0  |    39.072  | 6.26 |  6.242 |  2.270 |

[highlight]WSK [/highlight]

|  forum name   |     build     | HC/SC | MF %  | FI % |  Avg time  | boss |   eff  | adjeff |
|---------------|---------------|-------|-------|------|------------|------|--------|--------|
| Gripphon      |   Berserker   |   SC  |425/455|  54  |  1:47.390  |10.92 |  6.386 |  2.471 |

[highlight]CS + River of Flame p7/8[/highlight]

|  forum name   |     build     | HC/SC | MF %  | FI % |  Avg time  | boss |   eff  | adjeff |
|---------------|---------------|-------|-------|------|------------|------|--------|--------|

[highlight]Pindle p1[/highlight]

|  forum name   |     build     | HC/SC |  MF % | FI % |  Avg time  |   C.A.T.   | adjeff |
|---------------|---------------|-------|-------|------|------------|------------|--------|
| Fabian        |   Berserker   |   SC  |  810  |  55  |   14.993   |    9.673   |  1.662 |
| Gripphon      |   Berserker   |   SC  |715/595|  54  |   15.643   |   10.158   |  1.802 |
| Espr          |   Blizzwall   |   SC  |  457  |   0  |   20.546   |   20.546   |  3.932 |
| Espr          |   LF/FA Zon   |   SC  |  244  |   0  |   25.096   |   25.096   |  5.627 |

[highlight]Pindle p7/8 [/highlight]

|  forum name   |     build     | HC/SC | MF %  | FI % |  Avg time  |   C.A.T.   | adjeff |
|---------------|---------------|-------|-------|------|------------|------------|--------|
| Espr          |   Whirlwind   |   SC  |  358  |  56  |   20.585   |   13.196   |  2.690 |
| Grape         |   Javazon     |   SC  |  387  |   0  |   20.313   |   20.313   |  4.046 |
| Gripphon      |   Blizzard    |   SC  |  876  |   0  |   24.665   |   24.665   |  4.195 |
| Gripphon      |   Fissure     |   SC  |  912  |   0  |   27.490   |   27.49    |  4.644 |

[highlight]Travincal p3 [/highlight]

|  forum name   |    build      | HC/SC | FI % | gems |  Avg time  |   C.A.T.   |
|---------------|---------------|-------|------|------|------------|------------|
| Gripphon      |   Whirlwind   |   SC  |  56  |  no  |   26.890   |   16.640   |
| Nagisa        |   Blizzard    |   SC  |   0  |  no  |   17.396   |   17.396   |
| Gripphon      |   Whirlwind   |   SC  |  56  | yes  |   29.484   |   18.245   |
| Gripphon      |   Blizzard    |   SC  |   0  | yes  |   19.127   |   19.127   |
| Espr          |   Whirlwind   |   SC  |  56  |  no  |   48.698   |   30.135   |
| Darkthrone    |   Whirlwind   |   SC  |  55  |  no  |   51.007   |   31.780   |

[highlight]Travincal p7/8 [/highlight]

|  forum name   |    build      | HC/SC | FI % | gems |  Avg time  |   C.A.T.   |
|---------------|---------------|-------|------|------|------------|------------|
| Frozzzen      |   Blizzard    |   SC  |   0  | yes  |   24.686   |   24.776   |
| Gripphon      |   Blizzard    |   SC  |   0  | yes  |   27.540   |   27.641   |
| Grape         |   Hammerdin   |   SC  |   0  |  no  |   43.310   |   43.310   |

[highlight]LK p7/8 [gems] [/highlight]

|  forum name   |     class     | HC/SC |  Avg time  |   C.A.T.   |
|---------------|---------------|-------|------------|------------|
| Gripphon      |  Sorceress    |   SC  |   17.880   |   17.880   |
| Gripphon      |   Sorceress   |   HC  |   19.594   |   19.594   |
| Espr          |   Sorceress   |   SC  |   28.426   |   28.426   |

[highlight]LK p7/8 [non-gems] [/highlight]

|  forum name   |     class     | HC/SC |  Avg time  |   C.A.T.   |
|---------------|---------------|-------|------------|------------|
| Darkthrone    |   Sorceress   |   SC  |   20.259   |   20.276   |

[highlight]Mephisto p3+ [/highlight]

|  forum name   |    build      | HC/SC |  MF % |  Avg time  | adjeff |
|---------------|---------------|-------|-------|------------|--------|
| Gripphon      |   Blizzard    |   SC  |  750  |   24.560   |  8.557 |
| Darkthrone    |   Blizzard    |   SC  |  643  |   24.995   |  8.927 |
| Grape         |   Blizzard    |   SC  |  745  |   26.472   |  9.224 |

[highlight]Andariel p3+[/highlight]

|  forum name   |    build      | HC/SC |  MF % |  Avg time  | adjeff |
|---------------|---------------|-------|-------|------------|--------|
| Gripphon      |   Fireball    |   SC  |  399  |   20.348   |  8.043 |

[highlight]Countess [/highlight]

|  forum name   |    build      | HC/SC |  Avg time  |
|---------------|---------------|-------|------------|
| Darkthrone    | Charged Bolt  |   SC  |    38.044  |
| Espr          |    Meteorb    |   SC  |    44.600  |

[highlight]Nihlathak p8[/highlight]

|  forum name   |    build      | HC/SC |  Avg time  |
|---------------|---------------|-------|------------|
| Scrcrw        |  Conc. barb   |   SC  |    21.555  |

[highlight]Baal [p8 minions, p3 Baal] [/highlight]

|  forum name   |    build      | HC/SC |  Avg time  |
|---------------|---------------|-------|------------|
| Nagisa        | K/T Assassin  |   SC  |  2:58.935  |
| Gripphon      |   Whirlwind   |   SC  |  3:10.281  |
| Cyrax         | Summoner nec  |   SC  |  4:10.350  |

[highlight]Lister [p8 minions] [/highlight]

|  forum name   |    build      | HC/SC |  Avg time  |
|---------------|---------------|-------|------------|
| Gripphon      |   Lightning   |   SC  |  1:54.324  |
| Gripphon      |    Javazon    |   SC  |  1:54.753  |
| Nagisa        |   Lightning   |   SC  |  2:02.516  |
| Gripphon      |    Trapper    |   SC  |  2:10.716  |
| Nagisa        |   Blizz/Lite  |   SC  |  2:13.195  |
| Gripphon      |   Whirlwind   |   SC  |  2:25.631  |

[highlight]Fastest run: Baal [p8 minions, p3 Baal] [/highlight]

|  forum name   |    build      | HC/SC |    time    | video link |
|---------------|---------------|-------|------------|------------|
| Frozzzen      |   Javazon     |   SC  |   1:51.00  |   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYS_3AbtJ5s    |
| Nagisa        | K/T Assassin  |   SC  |   2:42.47  |   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDr0XqLBGZg    |

 

[Albatross]

We should probably start updating the tables SPF style since Gripphon doesn't seem to be around. It would be a shame to let all these excellent times scattered throughout the thread.

I'll rerun my AT map when I'm done with work, see if I can get a 32s batch. Afterwards, it's getting re-rolled because the density just isn't there. I don't have concrete numbers, but my last years MFO map might have been better, even though I averaged 35.5s compared to sub 33s on the new one.

 

[T72on1]

We should probably start updating the tables SPF style since Gripphon doesn't seem to be around. It would be a shame to let all these excellent times scattered throughout the thread.

Agreed.

Or even better: he should just come back.

 

[maxicek]

I suggest quoting all the tables in each post, as we do in other threads.

 

[ffs]

Done. There are quite a few tables, which is why I think it hasn't been updated with every entry. But I guess the risk of table spamming is low, there aren't as many updates here as in tourney threads.

I also applied the same formatting as used in the 99er thread, i.e. font is shown as monospaced Courier already in the editing window when using the rich text editing mode (which should be used to update the tables).

 

[Albatross]

Awesome and congrats on 3rd place in the pit category!

I like the left alignment on the numbers, not sold on the centring on other columns as it looks a bit messy. I can right-align them when I get my update in.

 

[Owlie]

I've done further testing on my Pit map: I wrote down the number of boss packs per run over (consecutive) 1200 runs. I thought it might be interesting to share some numbers*. I've also recorded 25 runs so I could ask your help to identify what I'm doing wrong, as running times are not great.

Spoiler: Char

FI: 55%
MF: 624/504

Grief 38/400
PB 6xIst
2x Suicide Branch (Ist)
Nagelring (29)
Trang-Oul's Girth
War Traveler (48)
Laying of Hands
Enigma

Shako socketed with:
Doom Heart
Jewel
Required Level: 19
Fingerprint: 0xfc96ca04
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+38% Damage to Undead
+34 to Attack Rating against Undead
Cold Resist +24%
15% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Chaos Mark
Amulet
Required Level: 89
Fingerprint: 0xf9285119
Item Level: 91
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Barbarian Skill Levels
+5% Faster Cast Rate
+15 to Strength
+35 to Mana
Regenerate Mana 4%
All Resistances +15

Order Gyre
Ring
Required Level: 48
Fingerprint: 0xfa1b31f2
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+100 to Attack Rating
Adds 1 - 20 Lightning Damage
+12 to Dexterity
Fire Resist +30%
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Level 4 Dim Vision (30/30 Charges)

Full Map (600 runs)

In these runs I covered the whole map to obtain the maximum number of boss packs. Relevant for this thread, I organized my running in series of 50 runs.

Average number of bosses: 8.59
Highest average of a series: 8.72
Lowest average: 8.4

Spoiler: Distribution

4    1
5    5
6    37
7    92
8    155
9    157
10    88
11    55
12    10

Restricted Map (600 runs)

The map has several potential shortcuts, but unfortunately, spawn frequencies/locations preclude them. For these runs I picked the route that seemed best: based on a sample of 250 runs, this route should yield 0.132 less packs per run compared to the full map.

Spoiler: Route

Average number of bosses: 8.49
Highest average: 8.88
Lowest average: 8.26

Spoiler: Distribution

4 0
5 14
6 38
7 91
8 149
9 161
10 103
11 40
12 4

Experience per run: 41472 (180 run sample)

Run times

I haven't done extensive time testing yet, but preliminary results are discouraging. In one set of 50 runs on the restricted map I killed 443 bosses in 3260s (~7.36 s/boss). I'm not sure how to improve this. I am already running a high dmg, low MF build, with 95% chance to hit all targets. The only thing build-wise that comes to mind is decreasing the need for picking up potions. I plan to test using War Cry instead of Howl, but I think that is going to be even harder to play.

So, I recorded 25 runs (8.48 bosses, 65s per run) to ask your opinion on my playing skill. (It takes me a couple of runs to warm up and my PC is struggling.)

What can I improve? Thanks!

(*) Counting was done while playing, so there's bound to be some mistakes. I don't think these are common or significant enough, though.

 

[Owlie]

Sorry for the double post. Reporting a new result.

SC Berserker Barbarian lvl 95
Category: p1 Pit
MF %: 624/504
FI %: 55
Runs: 50
Bosses: 426? (avg 8.52)
Average Time: 60.827 (7.139 s/pack)
Efficiency: 4.606
Adjusted Efficiency: 1.680

There is some room for improvement here, but as I don't think I'll find much time for D2 in the next month or so, I thought I should write it down.

Spoiler: Runs

7 60.2 8.6
9 59.78 6.64
8 60.47 7.55
7 62.35 8.9
6 51.88 8.64
8 61.21 7.65
11 75.7 6.88
11 69.75 6.34
8 64.23 8.02
8 54.34 6.79
6 53.56 8.92
10 61.06 6.1
9 64.1 7.12
8 63.01 7.87
7 56.39 8.05
8 61.49 7.68
7 68.19 9.74
8 60.46 7.55
8 60.42 7.55
6 58.71 9.78
9 56.77 6.3
9 57.2 6.35
10 60.27 6.02
7 59.96 8.56
10 56.85 5.68
9 66.32 7.36
10 60.1 6.01
8 56.35 7.04
10 69.74 6.97
10 67.45 6.74
9 59.65 6.62
8 62.54 7.81
8 59.83 7.47
10 63.59 6.35
10 60.04 6
9 54.93 6.1
5 0
8 124.89 15.61
8 61.06 7.63
10 67.08 6.7
10 63.39 6.33
8 60.85 7.6
9 60.44 6.71
7 53.83 7.69
11 65.61 5.96
10 61.85 6.18
8 56.54 7.06
9 54.96 6.1
10 59.97 5.99
7 51.99 7.42

Spoiler: GoMule dump

Name: Zerk
Class: Barbarian
Experience: 2530235498
Level: 95

Naked/Gear
Strength: 110/208
Dexterity: 215/229
Vitality: 235/247
Energy: 10/12
HP: 1143/1431
Mana: 104/324
Stamina: 396/426
Defense: 53/1750
AR: 1060/1591

Fire: 148/108/48
Cold: 119/79/19
Lightning: 68/28/-32
Poison: 68/28/-32

MF: 504 Block: 28
GF: 90
FR/W: 90
FHR: 0
IAS: 20
FCR: 105

Bash: 1/9
Leap: 0/0
Double Swing: 0/0
Stun: 1/9
Double Throw: 0/0
Leap Attack: 0/0
Concentrate: 1/9
Frenzy: 0/0
Whirlwind: 0/0
Berserk: 20/28

Sword Mastery: 20/28
Axe Mastery: 0/0
Mace Mastery: 0/0
Pole Arm Mastery: 0/0
Throwing Mastery: 0/0
Spear Mastery: 0/0
Increased Stamina: 1/9
Iron Skin: 1/9
Increased Speed: 1/9
Natural Resistance: 1/9

Howl: 20/28
Find Potion: 1/9
Taunt: 0/0
Shout: 16/24
Find Item: 20/28
Battle Cry: 0/0
Battle Orders: 1/9
Grim Ward: 0/0
War Cry: 0/0
Battle Command: 1/9

Cobalt Small Charm of Inertia
Small Charm
Required Level: 27
Fingerprint: 0xf2d59f3
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3% Faster Run/Walk
Cold Resist +9%

Cobalt Small Charm of Inertia
Small Charm
Required Level: 27
Fingerprint: 0xd142d530
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3% Faster Run/Walk
Cold Resist +9%

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x7a0efed7
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xbda585bb
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x75e8f520
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Steel Grand Charm of Inertia
Grand Charm
Required Level: 41
Fingerprint: 0xa1c25a88
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+7% Faster Run/Walk
+121 to Attack Rating

Steel Grand Charm of Inertia
Grand Charm
Required Level: 35
Fingerprint: 0x265658c7
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+7% Faster Run/Walk
+104 to Attack Rating

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x32062e2a
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x8f114ef4
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x3e5379b3
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Iron Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x4d39db7a
Item Level: 66
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+22 to Attack Rating
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xadf3fe1f
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Smoking Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 56
Fingerprint: 0xdeaf5b12
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 8 - 17 Fire Damage
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xeab81320
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
6% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xf5c725af
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
6% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x44cda284
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
6% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xe0b2b47d
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
6% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Fine Small Charm of Fortune
Small Charm
Required Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0x2c336768
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to Maximum Damage
+10 to Attack Rating
5% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Fine Small Charm of Fortune
Small Charm
Required Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0x8696a843
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Maximum Damage
+19 to Attack Rating
3% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Fine Small Charm of Fortune
Small Charm
Required Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0x9fdcd9a8
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to Maximum Damage
+12 to Attack Rating
4% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x9c1841c6
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xda03deb8
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Shimmering Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x87252f5e
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
All Resistances +3
6% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x4e98422a
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Azure Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x26dd955
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Cold Resist +4%
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x7b343c6f
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Azure Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xc58f867
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Cold Resist +5%
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Gheed's Fortune
Grand Charm
Required Level: 62
Fingerprint: 0x620ca018
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
90% Extra Gold from Monsters
Reduces all Vendor Prices 10%
39% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Chaos Mark
Amulet
Required Level: 89
Fingerprint: 0xf9285119
Item Level: 91
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Barbarian Skill Levels
+5% Faster Cast Rate
+15 to Strength
+35 to Mana
Regenerate Mana 4%
All Resistances +15

Nagelring
Ring
Required Level: 7
Fingerprint: 0xdedfffb5
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+73 to Attack Rating
Magic Damage Reduced by 3
Attacker Takes Damage of 3
29% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Order Gyre
Ring
Required Level: 48
Fingerprint: 0xfa1b31f2
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+100 to Attack Rating
Adds 1 - 20 Lightning Damage
+12 to Dexterity
Fire Resist +30%
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Level 4 Dim Vision (30/30 Charges)

Trang-Oul's Girth
Troll Belt
Defense: 157
Durability: 16 of 18
Required Level: 62
Required Strength: 55
Fingerprint: 0x55134539
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+98 Defense
+66 to Life
Replenish Life +5
+43 to Mana
+30 Maximum Stamina
Cannot Be Frozen
Requirements -40%
Set (3 items): Cold Resist +40%


War Traveler
Battle Boots
Defense: 122
Durability: 45 of 48
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 95
Fingerprint: 0x7954d486
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+25% Faster Run/Walk
Adds 15 - 25 Damage
+155% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Strength
+10 to Vitality
40% Slower Stamina Drain
Attacker Takes Damage of 5
48% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+30 Maximum Durability

Laying of Hands
Bramble Mitts
Defense: 80
Durability: 11 of 12
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0xc69b5a24
Item Level: 87
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%


Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x9217c9de
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Harlequin Crest
Shako
Defense: 133
Durability: 6 of 12
Required Level: 62
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0xbca6f1d5
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+38% Damage to Undead
+34 to Attack Rating against Undead
All Stats +2
+142 to Life (Based on Character Level)
+142 to Mana (Based on Character Level)
Cold Resist +24%
Damage Reduced by 10%
65% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Doom Heart

Doom Heart
Jewel
Required Level: 19
Fingerprint: 0xfc96ca04
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+38% Damage to Undead
+34 to Attack Rating against Undead
Cold Resist +24%
15% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Enigma
Dusk Shroud
JahIthBer
Defense: 1201
Durability: 16 of 20
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 77
Fingerprint: 0xb459a37f
Item Level: 82
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+45% Faster Run/Walk
+1 to Teleport
+754 Defense
+71 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
95% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level)
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Jah Rune
Socketed: Ith Rune
Socketed: Ber Rune

Jah Rune
Required Level: 65
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Ignore Target's Defense
Armor: Increase Maximum Life 5%
Shields: +50 to Life

Ith Rune
Required Level: 15
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +9 to Maximum Damage
Armor: 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
Shields: 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana

Ber Rune
Required Level: 63
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 20% Chance of Crushing Blow
Armor: Damage Reduced by 8%
Shields: Damage Reduced by 8%

Horadric Cube
Fingerprint: 0xa1b7ac91
Item Level: 13
Version: Expansion 1.10+

The Grandfather
Colossus Blade
One Hand Damage: 63 - 400
Two Hand Damage: 146 - 526
Durability: 33 of 50
Required Level: 81
Required Strength: 189
Required Dexterity: 110
Fingerprint: 0xba3cce12
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Indestructible
152% Enhanced Damage
+237 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
50% Bonus to Attack Rating
All Stats +20
+80 to Life

Gargoyle's Bite
Winged Harpoon
Throw Damage: 33 - 236
One Hand Damage: 82 - 107
Quantity: 80
Required Level: 70
Required Strength: 76
Required Dexterity: 145
Fingerprint: 0x57d49fb2
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
207% Enhanced Damage
Adds 293 Poison Damage Over 10 Secs (250 Frames)
11% Life stolen per hit
Replenishes quantity
Level 11 Plague Javelin (17/60 Charges)

Burly Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x2d1f2819
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+15 Defense
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Scroll of Town Portal
Version: Expansion 1.10+

Scroll of Town Portal
Version: Expansion 1.10+

Scroll of Town Portal
Version: Expansion 1.10+

Ral Rune
Required Level: 19
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
Armor: Fire Resist +30%
Shields: Fire Resist +35%

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%

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%

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

Nagelring
Ring
Required Level: 7
Fingerprint: 0x60bf4adb
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Unidentified
+70 to Attack Rating
Magic Damage Reduced by 3
Attacker Takes Damage of 3
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

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

Grief
Phase Blade
EthTirLoMalRal
One Hand Damage: 31 - 35
Indestructible
Required Level: 59
Required Strength: 25
Required Dexterity: 136
Fingerprint: 0x724de0ce
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
35% Chance to cast level 15 Venom on striking
+38% Increased Attack Speed
Damage +400
Ignore Target's Defense
-25% Target Defense
+178% Damage to Demons (Based on Character Level)
Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
-24% 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

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

Tir Rune
Required Level: 13
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +2 to Mana after each Kill
Armor: +2 to Mana after each Kill
Shields: +2 to Mana after each Kill

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

Mal Rune
Required Level: 49
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Prevent Monster Heal
Armor: Magic Damage Reduced by 7
Shields: Magic Damage Reduced by 7

Ral Rune
Required Level: 19
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
Armor: Fire Resist +30%
Shields: Fire Resist +35%

Gemmed Phase Blade
Phase Blade
One Hand Damage: 31 - 35
Indestructible
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 25
Required Dexterity: 136
Fingerprint: 0xfd6e0ed1
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
180% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
6 Sockets (6 used)
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune

Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Suicide Branch
Burnt Wand
One Hand Damage: 8 - 18
Durability: 15 of 15
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 25
Fingerprint: 0xf16d4971
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+50% Faster Cast Rate
+40 to Life
Increase Maximum Mana 10%
All Resistances +10
Attacker Takes Damage of 25
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Ist Rune

Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Suicide Branch
Burnt Wand
One Hand Damage: 8 - 18
Durability: 15 of 15
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 25
Fingerprint: 0xaf8de664
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+50% Faster Cast Rate
+40 to Life
Increase Maximum Mana 10%
All Resistances +10
Attacker Takes Damage of 25
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Ist Rune

Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Mercenary:

Name: Haseen
Race: Desert Mercenary
Type: Off-Nightmare
Experience: 103973832
Level: 95
Dead?: false

Naked/Gear
Strength: 204/234
Dexterity: 165/170
HP: 2167/2167
Defense: 1586/2397
AR: 2033/410868

Fire: 129/89/29
Cold: 189/149/89
Lightning: 159/119/59
Poison: 229/189/129

Treachery
Wire Fleece
ShaelThulLem
Defense: 467
Durability: 32 of 32
Required Level: 53
Required Strength: 111
Fingerprint: 0xf581ae27
Item Level: 81
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


Andariel's Visage
Demonhead
Defense: 344
Durability: 20 of 20
Required Level: 83
Required Strength: 102
Fingerprint: 0x534438f2
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
15% Chance to cast level 15 Poison Nova when struck
+2 to All Skills
+35% Increased Attack Speed
10% Life stolen per hit
+122% Enhanced Defense
+25 to Strength
+10% to Maximum Poison Resist
Fire Resist -30%
Poison Resist +70%
Level 3 Venom (20/20 Charges)
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Jewel of Fervor

Jewel of Fervor
Jewel
Required Level: 31
Fingerprint: 0xd22264ad
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+15% Increased Attack Speed


Insight
Superior Thresher
RalTirTalSol
Two Hand Damage: 73 - 761
Durability: 33 of 33
Required Level: 53
Required Strength: 142
Required Dexterity: 108
Fingerprint: 0x8cd9c46a
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Level 16 Meditation Aura When Equipped
+35% Faster Cast Rate
261% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Minimum Damage
201% Bonus to Attack Rating
+1 to Attack Rating
Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
Adds 75 Poison Damage Over 5 Secs (125 Frames)
+6 to Critical Strike
All Stats +5
+2 to Mana after each Kill
23% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Ethereal
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Ral Rune
Socketed: Tir Rune
Socketed: Tal Rune
Socketed: Sol Rune

Ral Rune
Required Level: 19
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
Armor: Fire Resist +30%
Shields: Fire Resist +35%

Tir Rune
Required Level: 13
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +2 to Mana after each Kill
Armor: +2 to Mana after each Kill
Shields: +2 to Mana after each Kill

Tal Rune
Required Level: 17
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 75 Poison Damage Over 5 Secs (125 Frames)
Armor: Poison Resist +30%
Shields: Poison Resist +35%

Sol Rune
Required Level: 27
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +9 to Minimum Damage
Armor: Damage Reduced by 7
Shields: Damage Reduced by 7

Notes

- Nice improvement over my previously reported result. It has been a long road to get here, though.
- Smooth switching and quick aiming are really important: if you do these (and teleporting) right, you can often avoid getting chilled, hit, etc. I think this was the biggest improvement I've made since only yesterday.
- It took me 10-15 runs to really get going, so this can be obviously improved. Also, I can wait to get a set with 440+ packs (has happened before).
- My MF values need work. This can come from finally being able to switch to a Cham setup, but long term also from better charms (currently using two AR/FRW GCs). I do like this high damage build though, so we'll see.
- I might also boost my HP a bit, maybe try to get to lvl 96 while looking for Fathom/Web.
- I've noticed S&E lag on short runs (<56s), which are common on my map. That and general PC sluggishness I hope to do something about in a couple of months.
- Recording and then counting would also help, but this will have to wait for PC improvements as well.
- I'm actually not sure if the restricted map is fast enough compensate for lower boss numbers. Needs testing.
- Working on improving efficiency is a great way to make thousands of runs interesting!

 

[Albatross]

@Owlie watched some of your runs. Can't see any obvious mistakes, but I never played zerkers so I'm probably not too helpful. You seem to understand the game mechanics really well, I liked how you TPed close to one pack, howled and walked to the other to let the merc kill the first one. Stuff like this adds up and increases efficiency.

I'm glad you managed to improve just by playing more. Practice does go a long way. Other than that, the answer to your question would almost always be "the map" The density on yours looks really good though and you got the numbers to back it up now. I do find teleporting to the south the worst because the HUD is obscuring a part of the screen and you can't use the range extension trick to full effect.

Making an official entry myself, the video will be uploaded.. eventually

Had an issue with OBS studio crashing the game some 30ish minutes into the session so I've ignored that run and deduced the time it took to restart the game and start the next run.

L97 SC Blizzard Sorceress
Category: P1 AT
Runs: 100
Average run time: 30.381 (<51min total)
Average boss number: 5.36 (536 total)
MF: 517
Efficiency: 5.668
Adjusted efficiency: 2.114

A pretty big time improvement, but the average boss number took a hit. The sorc and merc gained a level since last time. I put one point into warmth to help with mana burn recovery. This saves time because less potions are used, but the biggest difference was cutting runs short after encountering 2 3-4 champ packs with 1-2 bosses or 7+ bosses in the first segment of the map. This lowered the run time, but apparently hurt the boss count as well.

I'm fairly convinced I could go below 30s with this strategy as there were a few bigger mistakes which ate time. Overall better decision making and more consistent blizzard aim should shave another second at least, but there's no point really. The map is getting re-rolled until something with better density is found.

Edit: temporarily removed @Owlie's entry.

***

Table Update:

[highlight]Pit p1[/highlight]

| forum name    | build      | HC/SC | MF%     | FI% | Avg time | boss | eff    | adjeff |
|---------------|------------|-------|---------|-----|----------|------|--------|--------|
| Fabian        | Berserker  | SC    | 810/660 | 56  |   57.006 | 8.86 |  4.124 |  1.435 |
| Gripphon      | Berserker  | SC    | 776/656 | 55  |   54.690 | 8.54 |  4.132 |  1.444 |
| ffs           | Berserker  | SC    | 775/655 | 54  |   59.340 | 8.32 |  4.631 |  1.627 |
| Gripphon      | Singer     | SC    | 713     | 56  |   59.018 | 8.10 |  4.671 |  1.639 |
| Grape         | Singer     | SC    | 619     | 56  | 1:11.342 | 7.54 |  6.065 |  2.182 |
| FredOfErik    | Singer     | HC    | 640     | 56  | 1:19.960 | 8.04 |  6.376 |  2.285 |
| Espr          | Meteorb    | SC    | 356     |  0  | 4:08.150 | 8.56 | 28.989 | 11.784 |

[highlight]Pit p7/8[/highlight]

| forum name    | build        | HC/SC | MF% | FI% | Avg time | boss | eff   | adjeff |
|---------------|--------------|-------|-----|-----|----------|------|-------|--------|
| Gripphon      | Poisonmancer | SC    | 495 | 0   | 1:08.107 | 7.66 | 8.891 |  3.342 |

[highlight] AT [/highlight]

| forum name    | build        | HC/SC | MF%     | FI% | Avg time | boss | eff   | adjeff |
|---------------|--------------|-------|---------|-----|----------|------|-------|--------|
| Gripphon      | Conc. Barb   | SC    | 584/614 | 55  |   40.349 | 5.46 | 4.768 |  1.729 |
| Corrupted     | Blizzard     | HC    | 619     |  0  |   30.865 | 6.05 | 5.102 |  1.835 |
| Gripphon      | Blizzard     | SC    | 720     |  0  |   32.849 | 6.20 | 5.298 |  1.859 |
| Nagisa        | Blizzard     | SC    | 631     |  0  |   27.849 | 5.26 | 5.294 |  1.898 |
| Albatross     | Blizzard     | SC    | 517     |  0  |   30.381 | 5.36 | 5.668 |  2.114 |
| Frozzzen      | Blizzard     | SC    | 686     |  0  |   35.420 | 5.62 | 6.300 |  2.226 |
| Gripphon      | Windy        | SC    | 585     |  0  |   39.072 | 6.26 | 6.242 |  2.270 |

[highlight]WSK [/highlight]

| forum name    | build        | HC/SC | MF%     | FI% | Avg time | boss  | eff   | adjeff |
|---------------|--------------|-------|---------|-----|----------|-------|-------|--------|
| Gripphon      | Berserker    | SC    | 425/455 | 54  | 1:47.390 | 10.92 | 6.386 |  2.471 |

[highlight]CS + River of Flame p7/8[/highlight]

| forum name    | build         | HC/SC | MF% | FI% | Avg time | boss | eff | adjeff |
|---------------|---------------|-------|-----|-----|----------|------|-----|--------|

[highlight]Pindle p1[/highlight]

| forum name    | build         | HC/SC | MF%     | FI% | Avg time | C.A.T. | adjeff |
|---------------|---------------|-------|---------|-----|----------|--------|--------|
| Fabian        | Berserker     | SC    | 810     | 55  |   14.993 |  9.673 |  1.662 |
| Gripphon      | Berserker     | SC    | 715/595 | 54  |   15.643 | 10.158 |  1.802 |
| Espr          | Blizzwall     | SC    | 457     |  0  |   20.546 | 20.546 |  3.932 |
| Espr          | LF/FA Zon     | SC    | 244     |  0  |   25.096 | 25.096 |  5.627 |

[highlight]Pindle p7/8 [/highlight]

|forum name     | build         | HC/SC | MF% | FI% | Avg time | C.A.T. | adjeff |
|---------------|---------------|-------|-----|-----|----------|--------|--------|
| Espr          | Whirlwind     | SC    | 358 | 56  |   20.585 | 13.196 |  2.690 |
| Grape         | Javazon       | SC    | 387 |  0  |   20.313 | 20.313 |  4.046 |
| Gripphon      | Blizzard      | SC    | 876 |  0  |   24.665 | 24.665 |  4.195 |
| Gripphon      | Fissure       | SC    | 912 |  0  |   27.490 | 27.49  |  4.644 |

[highlight]Travincal p3 [/highlight]

| forum name    | build         | HC/SC | FI% | gems | Avg time | C.A.T. |
|---------------|---------------|-------|-----|------|----------|--------|
| Gripphon      | Whirlwind     | SC    | 56  | no   |   26.890 | 16.640 |
| Nagisa        | Blizzard      | SC    |  0  | no   |   17.396 | 17.396 |
| Gripphon      | Whirlwind     | SC    | 56  | yes  |   29.484 | 18.245 |
| Gripphon      | Blizzard      | SC    |  0  | yes  |   19.127 | 19.127 |
| Espr          | Whirlwind     | SC    | 56  | no   |   48.698 | 30.135 |
| Darkthrone    | Whirlwind     | SC    | 55  | no   |   51.007 | 31.780 |

[highlight]Travincal p7/8 [/highlight]

| forum name    | build         | HC/SC | FI% | gems | Avg time | C.A.T. |
|---------------|---------------|-------|-----|------|----------|--------|
| Frozzzen      | Blizzard      | SC    |  0  | yes  |   24.686 | 24.776 |
| Gripphon      | Blizzard      | SC    |  0  | yes  |   27.540 | 27.641 |
| Grape         | Hammerdin     | SC    |  0  | no   |   43.310 | 43.310 |

[highlight]LK p7/8 [gems] [/highlight]

| forum name    | class         | HC/SC | Avg time | C.A.T. |
|---------------|---------------|-------|----------|--------|
| Gripphon      | Sorceress     | SC    |   17.880 | 17.880 |
| Gripphon      | Sorceress     | HC    |   19.594 | 19.594 |
| Espr          | Sorceress     | SC    |   28.426 | 28.426 |

[highlight]LK p7/8 [non-gems] [/highlight]

| forum name    | class         | HC/SC | Avg time | C.A.T. |
|---------------|---------------|-------|----------|--------|
| Darkthrone    | Sorceress     | SC    |   20.259 | 20.276 |

[highlight]Mephisto p3+ [/highlight]

| forum name    | build         | HC/SC | MF% | Avg time | adjeff |
|---------------|---------------|-------|-----|----------|--------|
| Gripphon      | Blizzard      | SC    | 750 |   24.560 |  8.557 |
| Darkthrone    | Blizzard      | SC    | 643 |   24.995 |  8.927 |
| Grape         | Blizzard      | SC    | 745 |   26.472 |  9.224 |

[highlight]Andariel p3+[/highlight]

| forum name    | build         | HC/SC | MF% | Avg time | adjeff |
|---------------|---------------|-------|-----|----------|--------|
| Gripphon      | Fireball      | SC    | 399 |   20.348 |  8.043 |

[highlight]Countess [/highlight]

| forum name    | build         | HC/SC | Avg time |
|---------------|---------------|-------|----------|
| Darkthrone    | Charged Bolt  | SC    |   38.044 |
| Espr          | Meteorb       | SC    |   44.600 |

[highlight]Nihlathak p8[/highlight]

| forum name    | build         | HC/SC | Avg time |
|---------------|---------------|-------|----------|
| Scrcrw        | Conc. barb    | SC    |   21.555 |

[highlight]Baal [p8 minions, p3 Baal] [/highlight]

| forum name    | build         | HC/SC | Avg time |
|---------------|---------------|-------|----------|
| Nagisa        | K/T Assassin  | SC    | 2:58.935 |
| Gripphon      | Whirlwind     | SC    | 3:10.281 |
| Cyrax         | Summoner nec  | SC    | 4:10.350 |

[highlight]Lister [p8 minions] [/highlight]

| forum name    | build         | HC/SC | Avg time |
|---------------|---------------|-------|----------|
| Gripphon      | Lightning     | SC    | 1:54.324 |
| Gripphon      | Javazon       | SC    | 1:54.753 |
| Nagisa        | Lightning     | SC    | 2:02.516 |
| Gripphon      | Trapper       | SC    | 2:10.716 |
| Nagisa        | Blizz/Lite    | SC    | 2:13.195 |
| Gripphon      | Whirlwind     | SC    | 2:25.631 |

[highlight]Fastest run: Baal [p8 minions, p3 Baal] [/highlight]

| forum name    | build         | HC/SC | time    | video link |
|---------------|---------------|-------|---------|------------|
| Frozzzen      | Javazon       | SC    | 1:51.00 | YouTube    |
| Nagisa        | K/T Assassin  | SC    | 2:42.47 | YouTube    |

 

[Owlie]

@Owlie watched some of your runs. Can't see any obvious mistakes, but I never played zerkers so I'm probably not too helpful. You seem to understand the game mechanics really well, I liked how you TPed close to one pack, howled and walked to the other to let the merc kill the first one. Stuff like this adds up and increases efficiency.

I'm glad you managed to improve just by playing more. Practice does go a long way. Other than that, the answer to your question would almost always be "the map" The density on yours looks really good though and you got the numbers to back it up now. I do find teleporting to the south the worst because the HUD is obscuring a part of the screen and you can't use the range extension trick to full effect.

Thanks for watching and commenting! Recording and reviewing helped more than just the sheer number of runs. And yes, I am hesitant to blame it on the map without further testing.

Making an official entry myself, the video will be uploaded.. eventually

Big congratulations on your latest result! That is very impressive in my book. If you rolled a 6+ map, that would be quite something. I am really looking forward to your guide.

 

[ffs]

Nice results!

@Owlie those numbers you posted are on par with what seems to be the best documented Pit map on the SPF: I asked Fabian a couple of questions via PM recently and he told me his map averaged 8.51 bosses, having counted over 275 runs. Your map and gear may not be on the same level, but those boss numbers pretty much right there.

Are you sure you got the numbers right though? I was intrigued by the numbers and watched the first 5-6 runs of your vid above, and a couple of times I counted a lower number than the one you noted in the Excel sheet after the runs. Don't get me wrong I don't mean to imply any sugarcoating on your part (difference was just 1 in those cases). Just saying counting while running can lead to miscounting sometimes. While it takes more time, I guess it's just more precise to count by going through the vid after a session. Might as well though is what I think, since you're recording anyway (for analyzing to improve, posting results or whatever reason).

Fantastic map in any case, grats! Certainly seems better than mine, slightly larger area to cover, but that's more than made up for by the density. And I don't want to know how many maps I rolled until I found that mine. As far as gameplay goes I think you know what to do, and same as for me, I think improvements are just going to be down to more practice and slowly chopping away a split-second here and there. Unfortunately I don't have much time either currently. Also I've been meaning to post some results in other categories for a while now, so instead of more Pit runs I think that's going to be next.. whenever. Anyway, nice performance IMO!

 

[Owlie]

First off, thank you for bringing this to my attention, @ffs!

I hope I don't need to get defensive and point out why it would be absurd of me to try to fabricate these results in this way. Honestly, I should be embarrassed for even reporting a berserker score lower than a singer (it's Gripphon's singer, but still). Experience has taught me not to consider myself a speedy player, so my ultimate hope really is not that I will break records. As I've said, working on my efficiency is an incomparably better motivator/goal for me than, say, thinking, "I need to do 8k runs to have a shot at Death's Web."

In addition to being a little embarrassed, I am now worried this a systemic issue, invalidating the 1200+ documented runs I've done. I will recount the packs in the video as soon as I find the time. I would bet that the culprit is the unwitting and unconscious counting of individual champion kills. In any case, I would ask @Albatross to remove my score from the table in his post.

I absolutely agree that recording and reviewing is the preferable method of counting. However, with my PC struggling with both recording and playing, and having counted for probably around 2000 runs between this map, the old map, and the frustratingly many rerolls in between, I felt this method would be alright. Even if it does slow down the runs for the little bit it takes to record the number, and is more mentally taxing. I would hesitate to report a significantly better score without video, though.

@Owlie those numbers you posted are on par with what seems to be the best documented Pit map on the SPF: I asked Fabian a couple of questions via PM recently and he told me his map averaged 8.51 bosses, having counted over 275 runs. Your map and gear may not be on the same level, but those boss numbers pretty much right there.

Fantastic map in any case, grats! Certainly seems better than mine, slightly larger area to cover, but that's more than made up for by the density. And I don't want to know how many maps I rolled until I found that mine.

As far as the best documented Pit map, here's Gripphon's post.

3 best Pit maps in SPF history:

1. Fabians Pit 12+ bosspack map
2. Fabians ex Pit map he rerolled to get 12+ bosspack map
3. Fabians ex zerkers Pit map with only ~ 10 average bosspacks

I don't know what to say about that 12+ map?! I don't even know why he would reroll it, because it seems to me it could have the worst layout imaginable and still be crazy efficient. As an example, (if we assume my counting to be correct) one of the 10 boss runs in my reported set averaged 5.68 s/bosspack (w/o hork), and an 11 one 5.96 s/bosspack.

I don't know what Fabian's record map looks like. I can definitely see how my map can be improved. However, having already spent so much time rolling for this one (and it's comforting to hear you struggled as well), I don't see myself rerolling it. I might try looking for a better map with another character though, but probably not soon as I would probably try to get to at least lvl 96-97 before going to the Pit.

As far as gameplay goes I think you know what to do, and same as for me, I think improvements are just going to be down to more practice and slowly chopping away a split-second here and there. Unfortunately I don't have much time either currently. Also I've been meaning to post some results in other categories for a while now, so instead of more Pit runs I think that's going to be next.. whenever. Anyway, nice performance IMO!

I hope you do post these results, as well as work on your Pit runs. Other forumites as well (@NanoMist with his new 6Ist PB?)! I hope we can use a bit of healthy competition and mutual cheering on to push ourselves further.

 

[Fabian]

Grip's comment about the 12 bosspack map is an old inside joke from 2012 or so, when I semi-jokingly coined "The Fabian Theorem", which stated that every single time anyone made a claim about number of boss packs, ever, it was an (inadvertent) exaggeration. This was before Grip and I started the trend of actually counting boss packs and keeping track of long-term averages, in those days everyone just went by feel. The 12 specifically comes from kestegs claiming his Pit map "probably had about 10-12 average boss packs" (I forget the exact phrasing, but close to that), which turned into a bit of a meme in our IRC channel. The other two maps he mentioned were my previous maps, which were both very good, but of course the post is still semi-joking and semi-trolling. At no point did anyone have a 10+ or 12+ map.

Anyway, my record map is the one I still have, and my record is one of only two attempts with it, in the first few days after me rolling it. After I got the 1.435 score on my second attempt, I never did any more runs. Like ffs said, it has 8.51 boss packs after 275 runs in my old excel spreadsheet, although I've counted in some other instances not recorded in that spreadsheet, too. It's a very very good map, but I have a feeling it might only be the second best ever now, if Owlie's map stands the test of time. I don't remember if I commented in-thread or not when I first read about it, but it seems very good to me. Rerolling for a better one seems crazy to me, but I suppose it's possible they're out there (and I admit I haven't watched more than the first few runs of the video, so maybe I'm exaggerating how good the map is). Either way, it's clearly very very good, and I know all too well what a time commitment it is to find anything even close to as good. Hoping to see your results get better as you get more used to the map! It's a lot of fun watching and reading about you and ffs bringing back crazy Pitbarb efficiency after Grip and I retired, I wish you both the best

Edit: Apparently this is my first post in this thread since I got that result, 4½ years ago. Welcome back to me!

 

[Nano]

Agreed, great work so far. After all the running in the MFO, I'm taking a break from Pit Barb before searching for a new map. I may try out the other categories in the mean time..

 

[Yng]

Pretty great efficiency from both. I’ve just finally got my Pit Barb to a playable point and I can say it’s like watching a baby gazelle trying to walk from watching my recordings. Map density is ok but the route is a bit long and I’m far too slow. Hoping to improve and I’ll share some results when I get a presentable set as well as some LK and Pindle sets. On the note of LK, that 17.880 seconds with gems is pretty ridiculous! Is that counting time spent alt tabbing to gomule to empty finds? @Gripphon