If you skip straight to Meph without killing bosses along the way, maybe it's time to reconsider. Earlier I had found a perfect Mara's and a Death's Web in Durance 2, then yesterday a Blood Lord boss in Durance 3 drops me:
Immortal King's Soul Cage
Sacred Armor
Defense: 1301
Durability: 40 of 60
Required Strength: 232
Required Level: 76
Item Version: 1.10 Expansion
Item Level: 86
Fingerprint: 0xfa7e8aa4
+400 Defense
Poison Resist +50%
+2 to Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
5% Chance to cast Level 5 Enchant when struck
***Partial Set Item Bonuses***
25% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resist +40%
Fire Resist +40%
Lightning Resist +40%
+50% Enhanced Defense
***Partial Set Item Bonuses***
and today (another Blood Lord boss):
M'avina's Caster
Grand Matron Bow
Two-Hand Damage: 40 to 207
(Amazon Only)
Required Dexterity: 152
Required Strength: 108
Required Level: 70
Bow Class - Very Fast Attack Speed
Item Version: 1.10 Expansion
Item Level: 86
Fingerprint: 0xe3515950
+188% Enhanced Damage
+50 to Attack Rating
40% Increased Attack Speed
Fires Magic Arrows
***Partial Set Item Bonuses***
Adds 114-377 magic damage
10% Chance to cast Level 15 Nova on striking
+2 to Bow and Crossbow Skills (Amazon Only)
***Partial Set Item Bonuses***
Notable finds from Mephisto in the past two days:
Dracul's Grasp
Vampirebone Gloves
Defense: 135
Durability: 12 of 14
Required Strength: 50
Required Level: 76
Item Version: 1.10 Expansion
Item Level: 87
Fingerprint: 0x5633782c
+11 to Strength
+105% Enhanced Defense
9% Life stolen per hit
+7 Life after each Kill
25% Chance of Open Wounds
5% Chance to cast Level 10 Life Tap on striking
Bul-Kathos' Wedding Band
Ring
Required Level: 58
Item Version: 1.10 Expansion
Item Level: 87
Fingerprint: 0x65274787
+50 to Maximum Stamina
4% Life stolen per hit
+1 to All Skill Levels
+0 to Life (Based on Character Level)
War Traveler
Battle Boots
Defense: 130
Durability: 15 of 48
Required Strength: 95
Required Level: 42
Item Version: 1.10 Expansion
Item Level: 87
Fingerprint: 0x6072563d
+10 to Strength
+10 to Vitality
+171% Enhanced Defense
+15 to Minimum Damage
+25 to Maximum Damage
+30 Maximum Durability
Attacker Takes Damage of 6
40% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
25% Faster Run/Walk
40% Slower Stamina Drain
(my first! now using them)
Bone Veil
Circlet
Defense: 30
Durability: 20 of 35
Required Level: 67
Item Version: 1.10 Expansion
Item Level: 87
Fingerprint: 0x58a15938
+8 to Life
Magic Damage Reduced by 3
All Resistances +20
+2 to Necromancer Skill Levels
20% Faster Cast Rate
+2 to Mana After Each Kill