Re: Tournament: The Sword of Destiny
Congrats on the progress jiansonz, whommy, kavarin!
Turin has pushed his way through another act. Not a whole lot interesting to say about Act II NM. The only real scare was a tough champion pack of blood lords in the Arcane Sanctuary, that forced a hasty retreat under constant fireball/wall bombardment. Duriel was surprisingly easy; a couple merc resurrections were needed, but more out of a sense of utmost caution than actual need. When Dury finally started targeting Turin and not the merc, things went fine, as Turin was able to Leech/Red Potion enough to kill him without further TPing.
My troubles with skellies were solved by dropping the point from Radament into Zeal. A two-hit zeal proved a safe, effective solution for enemies I didn't want to use sacrifice on (mostly skellies and lightning spires).
Because even with a Defiance merc, things would pretty much hit Turin whenever they wanted, I did some of Act II with a Thorns merc. I was not impressed. He died a lot, and I noticed no advantage in killing power. I eventually went with Holy Freeze, and was surprised that there were still plenty of bodies laying around for Redemption to do its thing--I LOVE THAT SKILL.
I did spend some time crafting in this act, as I pretty much decided to spend all my pgems and see what I could come up with. The results weren't too bad, though I had no Sols or Amns to craft some rings, which I really would like to upgrade. For those who are interested, here's what Turin is currently wearing. Everything is orange except the rings and ammy:
I like the 23% LL (with Amn'd Shadowfang) as well as 12 points of damage reduction, 9% OW and 10% CB. He's sitting on 832 life at level 52. Resists are all below 55 or so because I have almost no charms resists, but a quick hotkey of Salvation and they're all maxed except poison. I doubt that strategy will fly if I make it to hell, however. I have a rare belt and crafted blood boots that could be swapped in for different circumstances, but that's the default.
Here's the merc's current setup. The scythe is new and dropped from Duriel.
If the merc had some leech on his wep, I'd probably swap Turin's armor with the merc's, but the +24 hp and 20%FHR are decent mods. Didn't think he'd end up wearing a Hit Power item, but I had the stuff and there you have it.
And now the table.
Congrats on the progress jiansonz, whommy, kavarin!
Turin has pushed his way through another act. Not a whole lot interesting to say about Act II NM. The only real scare was a tough champion pack of blood lords in the Arcane Sanctuary, that forced a hasty retreat under constant fireball/wall bombardment. Duriel was surprisingly easy; a couple merc resurrections were needed, but more out of a sense of utmost caution than actual need. When Dury finally started targeting Turin and not the merc, things went fine, as Turin was able to Leech/Red Potion enough to kill him without further TPing.
My troubles with skellies were solved by dropping the point from Radament into Zeal. A two-hit zeal proved a safe, effective solution for enemies I didn't want to use sacrifice on (mostly skellies and lightning spires).
Because even with a Defiance merc, things would pretty much hit Turin whenever they wanted, I did some of Act II with a Thorns merc. I was not impressed. He died a lot, and I noticed no advantage in killing power. I eventually went with Holy Freeze, and was surprised that there were still plenty of bodies laying around for Redemption to do its thing--I LOVE THAT SKILL.
I did spend some time crafting in this act, as I pretty much decided to spend all my pgems and see what I could come up with. The results weren't too bad, though I had no Sols or Amns to craft some rings, which I really would like to upgrade. For those who are interested, here's what Turin is currently wearing. Everything is orange except the rings and ammy:
Code:
Shadow Circlet
Crown
Defense: 58
Durability: 50 of 50
Required Strength: 55
Required Level: 27
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 47
Fingerprint: 0xdf27d4b3
+27% Enhanced Defense
+30 to Attack Rating
Damage Reduced by 4
Magic Damage Reduced by 2
Lightning Resist +29%
+3 to Light Radius
Ghoul Shell
Field Plate
Defense: 186
Durability: 48 of 48
Required Strength: 55
Required Level: 39
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 46
Fingerprint: 0xafce78cf
+24 to Life
+76% Enhanced Defense
Attacker Takes Damage of 10
20% Faster Hit Recovery
5% Chance to cast Level 4 Frost Nova when struck
Dread Finger
Heavy Gloves
Defense: 5
Durability: 14 of 14
Required Level: 20
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0x3eb0be14
+13 to Life
3% Life stolen per hit
Half Freeze Duration
10% Chance of Crushing Blow
Grim Track
Greaves
Defense: 25
Durability: 24 of 24
Required Strength: 70
Required Level: 35
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 45
Fingerprint: 0xdc85b6fa
+51% Enhanced Defense
Damage Reduced by 4
Magic Damage Reduced by 1
Fire Resist +6%
Lightning Resist +23%
Poison Resist +30%
Half Freeze Duration
Cruel Lock
Mesh Belt
Defense: 35
Durability: 16 of 16
Required Strength: 58
Required Level: 32
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 53
Fingerprint: 0x85a1f7c8
+18 to Life
Cold Resist +30%
1% Life stolen per hit
Attacker Takes Damage of 3
9% Chance of Open Wounds
Beast Torc
Amulet
Required Level: 26
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 45
Fingerprint: 0x7e278a73
Damage Reduced by 4
Fire Resist +30%
3% Life stolen per hit
4% Mana stolen per hit
+1 to Summoning Skills (Necromancer Only)
Ghoul Finger
Ring
Required Level: 14
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0x517501fe
Replenish Life +4
15% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Level 1 Charged Bolt (22/22 Charges)
Plague Whorl
Ring
Required Level: 9
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 30
Fingerprint: 0xe7166e02
+2 to Strength
+13 to Maximum Stamina
Fire Resist +20%
26% Extra Gold from MonstersI like the 23% LL (with Amn'd Shadowfang) as well as 12 points of damage reduction, 9% OW and 10% CB. He's sitting on 832 life at level 52. Resists are all below 55 or so because I have almost no charms resists, but a quick hotkey of Salvation and they're all maxed except poison. I doubt that strategy will fly if I make it to hell, however. I have a rare belt and crafted blood boots that could be swapped in for different circumstances, but that's the default.
Here's the merc's current setup. The scythe is new and dropped from Duriel.
Code:
Ghoul Crest
Helm
Defense: 15
Durability: 21 of 24
Required Strength: 26
Required Level: 22
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 25
Fingerprint: 0xa3e2463
+18 to Life
Poison Resist +20%
1% Life stolen per hit
10% Deadly Strike
Pain Coat
Plate Mail
Defense: 161
Durability: 60 of 60
Required Strength: 65
Required Level: 47
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 53
Fingerprint: 0xbee438d1
+16 to Life
+38% Enhanced Defense
2% Life stolen per hit
+3 Life after each Demon Kill
14% Chance to cast Level 5 Nova when struck
Repairs 1 durability in 33 seconds
Plague Song
War Scythe
Two-Hand Damage: 34 to 71
Durability: 29 of 55
Required Dexterity: 80
Required Strength: 80
Required Level: 24
Polearm Class - Fast Attack Speed
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 55
Fingerprint: 0x9d1fab4
+95% Enhanced Damage
+107 to Attack Rating
+5 to Minimum Damage
+1 to Maximum Damage
Adds 1-7 lightning damage
55% Damage to Demons
+129 to Attack Rating against DemonsIf the merc had some leech on his wep, I'd probably swap Turin's armor with the merc's, but the +24 hp and 20%FHR are decent mods. Didn't think he'd end up wearing a Hit Power item, but I had the stuff and there you have it.
And now the table.
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Name Character Class Area Level Current Sword
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Cyrax BigSword Amazon Guardian 79 SoD: Blacktongue (upped + shael)
Kavarin Lancelot Necromancer H Cold Plains 61 SoD: Soulflay
Hanshotfirst Hinamori Sorceress H Rogue Camp 65 SoD: Blacktongue
Whommy Brynhilda Amazon H Rogue Camp 66 SoD: Blacktongue (Up'ed) + Tal
jimmah Sven Barbarian H Rogue Camp 70 SoD: The Patriarch (upped + shael)
jiansonz Marion Sorceress H Rogue Camp 75 SoD: Shadowfang (rare MF/AR/STR/Envy jewel)
Moonfrost Bul-Kathos Barbarian N Frigid HLs 60 SoD: Soulflay (upped)
Nogan myswordisbigger Barbarian N Harrogath 64 SoD: Soulflay (upped + shael)
Kimppi ChosenOne Barbarian N RoF 55 Rare Espandon
Sixstringer Turin Paladin N Kurast 52 SoD: Shadowfang (upped + Amn)
Zuggz Zeath Necromancer N Lut Gholein 48 Sup Flamberge Flawless ruby, topaz, skull
Raver Helena Assassin N Cats 47 Rare Bastard Sword
Rhia Pointu Amazon N Rogue Camp 36 Bastard Sword/El,El,rare jewel
altima Gawain Barbarian N Rogue Camp 37 Rare Flambarge
Sorcererbob Snowman_Frosty Paladin Ancients Way 30 3sock claymore: EthEthTal (eth sup bastard sword on switch for bosses)
Snarfer Paul_Bunyan Druid Harrogath 32 Claymore/flawless ruby/topaz/saph
Dlav Uncle-Sam Paladin Pandemonium 25 Superior Claymore/Tal/Ral/Ith
Thaquitz Thrain Barbarian L. Kurast 26 2-H/Jwl of Envy/flwd emrld/flwd skull
buraz Blade Druid Kurast Docks 26 Claymore/skull/emerald/saphire
Sixstringer Desdemona Sorceress Kurast 23 Claymore/Amethyst/El
Carolus Rex Conan Barbarian Lut Gholein 20 Claymore/2 ch skull
Haerviu Scorpeia Amazon Lut Gholein 20 2-H/ch-Topaz/Emerald/Saphire
sdbramwell Bladestone Paladin Lut Gholein 22 Claymore/topaz/Jewel/flwd emrld
DemonOfWrath Sardinath Barbarian Far Oasis 22 Claymore/flawed topaz saphire and skull
Baajir Orlog Necromancer Black Marsh 13 2-H / ch topaz
Nagisa Gintoki Necromancer Stony Field 10 Sup 2-H/ch saph,ruby,emerald
FaNCy Harlequin Amazon Cold Plains 7 -
XxuberstarxX Manwe Paladin Rogue camp 1 Starter sword
NacRuno Pindleskin Paladin Rogue camp 1 Starter sword
sveinbjorn Sir_Robin Paladin Rogue camp 1 Starter sword
Ordeith Moiraine Assassin Rogue camp 1 Starter claw
Making a guardian without it won't have any meaning for me otherwise.
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