06-26-2012, 12:48 AM
I cannot say how it is for the Barbarian, but the Monk has a couple of easy ways to deal with the Lightning.
For a Wizard, Hydra and/or Blizzard is definitely the best approach, then simply avoid everything else he does. Bone cages *can* be avoided, though I have never beaten him without being caught once. You will also want Diamond Skin; you can pop it after a Bone Cage, or any other time you are at risk of death.
His main attacks are an AoE of flame (do not stand in it), a Fireball that puts a DoT on you (this really hurts, so head to a healing shrine if you are tagged), a circle of fireballs originating from him (technically you can stand between them to avoid being hit, but the hitboxes are a little dodgy) and the lightning (run in circles; the Diablo II bug does not exist). He also teleports a lot, and may take a melee swipe if close enough. In the Realm of Terror, it is useful to kill the clones for Health Orbs, and they are pretty weak anyway. In all honesty, he is easier than most Elites.
For a Wizard, Hydra and/or Blizzard is definitely the best approach, then simply avoid everything else he does. Bone cages *can* be avoided, though I have never beaten him without being caught once. You will also want Diamond Skin; you can pop it after a Bone Cage, or any other time you are at risk of death.
His main attacks are an AoE of flame (do not stand in it), a Fireball that puts a DoT on you (this really hurts, so head to a healing shrine if you are tagged), a circle of fireballs originating from him (technically you can stand between them to avoid being hit, but the hitboxes are a little dodgy) and the lightning (run in circles; the Diablo II bug does not exist). He also teleports a lot, and may take a melee swipe if close enough. In the Realm of Terror, it is useful to kill the clones for Health Orbs, and they are pretty weak anyway. In all honesty, he is easier than most Elites.
May the wind pick up your heels and your sword strike true.