03-12-2004, 07:51 PM
Ranger is generally Fanticism + High Physical Damage Bow while using a Holy Freeze Merc.
Since I was playing a Holy Shock Paladin in Hardcore I just decided to strap on a bow for those situations that it is just too dangerous to melee but I haven't invested any points into auras other than Holy Shock and Lightning Resistance.
Here I am peleting away with Holy Shock aura on and I see that my Lightning Damage is being transfered along the arrow. Intrigued by this, I switch to Holy Freeze, and get the same result. I switch to Holy Fire, and get the same thing. Now, I haven't done extensive testing but I didn't notice an significant decline in the damage delt melee vs missile usually produces (ie. 1/2 damage on LCS* when using Enchant).
Has anyone tested this before? Is the damage reduced when using missile attack? Is the damage bugged?
One thing is for sure, I am looking forward to not having to bother investing in Fanaticism to get high damage while using a ranged weapon, as for speed. According to Diablo2.de while using any of the -10 bows (Hunter or Composite and/or Exceptional/Elite of same) with 89% IAS you can happily pelt away at 9fpa. For just three Shael Runes + two Pieces Sigon's (Gage + other) you can easily break 90% IAS. Even though I will not be leeching a tinkers darn, it doesn't matter as I am not getting attacked either; Ye Ol' Meat shield is taking all the damage.
Since I was playing a Holy Shock Paladin in Hardcore I just decided to strap on a bow for those situations that it is just too dangerous to melee but I haven't invested any points into auras other than Holy Shock and Lightning Resistance.
Here I am peleting away with Holy Shock aura on and I see that my Lightning Damage is being transfered along the arrow. Intrigued by this, I switch to Holy Freeze, and get the same result. I switch to Holy Fire, and get the same thing. Now, I haven't done extensive testing but I didn't notice an significant decline in the damage delt melee vs missile usually produces (ie. 1/2 damage on LCS* when using Enchant).
Has anyone tested this before? Is the damage reduced when using missile attack? Is the damage bugged?
One thing is for sure, I am looking forward to not having to bother investing in Fanaticism to get high damage while using a ranged weapon, as for speed. According to Diablo2.de while using any of the -10 bows (Hunter or Composite and/or Exceptional/Elite of same) with 89% IAS you can happily pelt away at 9fpa. For just three Shael Runes + two Pieces Sigon's (Gage + other) you can easily break 90% IAS. Even though I will not be leeching a tinkers darn, it doesn't matter as I am not getting attacked either; Ye Ol' Meat shield is taking all the damage.
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