Hail Librarian,
Yes, I have quite a bit of patience. I have a busy life schedual and Diablo 2 is the only game I am playing, so taking down mobs in Diablo 2 is more of a relaxing thing for me -- even if that means killing slowly with a one handed sword.
I have been realizing Life leech is pretty big, that is why I have stuck with my low damage, but good modifier sword. I've never made a blood sword before, so I'll have to check that out. Like you suggested, I am going to hope and pray for some good rings from gambling.
I do realize that the weapon I currently have is not going to make it much longer, and I still havn't found a better replacement (praying for some exceptional swords with nice damage modifiers). In act 4 of normal difficulty I had an extremely powerful two-handed sword, so I tried it on. I immediately thought "wow, this is quite nice, I'm taking guys down in two hits!", but then I reminded myself that this character isin't about doing damage. With that, I reverted back to one-handed swords and I pledged to only use them.
I've been switching back and forth between the two. Isn't the IAS 10% more on the Sander's? And the 30% hit recovery doesn't matter with my concentration, correct? Although the +5 minimum damage might be better when applied with my +damage skills. Let me know what you think.
I was waiting for a nice two socketed armor piece, which just dropped a few minutes ago for me. I'll be doing that very soon. I agree that it isn't the best runeword for a Barbarian, but it's better then Isenhart. Thanks for the tip.
Hehe, yep. And I'm sure in terms of efficiency you're a 100 % right in your suggestions. But it's more of a roleplay thing, with setting restrictions and guidelines for my characters. Thanks for all the tips and advice, I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. There are so many things I forgot in all my years of reading about the game, and I feel like I'm learning it all over again (which is good and bad). I'll let you know how Monty weathers nightmare.
Yes, I have quite a bit of patience. I have a busy life schedual and Diablo 2 is the only game I am playing, so taking down mobs in Diablo 2 is more of a relaxing thing for me -- even if that means killing slowly with a one handed sword.
Quote:- try to get Life Leech. Try it hard. Gamble Rings. Kick chests and barrels. Whatever. Try. Your weapon ist just good enough for now, but fair too whimsy for the long run. Cube a blood sword with four health pots, a ruby, and a magical sword (exc 2H swords should show up at the vendors in act5 at least)
I have been realizing Life leech is pretty big, that is why I have stuck with my low damage, but good modifier sword. I've never made a blood sword before, so I'll have to check that out. Like you suggested, I am going to hope and pray for some good rings from gambling.
Quote:- I'd suggest going 2H. No sense in attacking slowly _and_ doing little damage. If your resists seem too low, change belt to Nightsmoke. The damage to mana attribute will help you a lot without the needing of all that mana leeching gear.
- Barbs have bad shield block. Use shield only in areas where you need additional resists. Go 2H otherwise.
I do realize that the weapon I currently have is not going to make it much longer, and I still havn't found a better replacement (praying for some exceptional swords with nice damage modifiers). In act 4 of normal difficulty I had an extremely powerful two-handed sword, so I tried it on. I immediately thought "wow, this is quite nice, I'm taking guys down in two hits!", but then I reminded myself that this character isin't about doing damage. With that, I reverted back to one-handed swords and I pledged to only use them.
Quote:- also check weapon speed, IAS aside Bloodfist are far superior to Sander's, especially in damage
I've been switching back and forth between the two. Isn't the IAS 10% more on the Sander's? And the 30% hit recovery doesn't matter with my concentration, correct? Although the +5 minimum damage might be better when applied with my +damage skills. Let me know what you think.
Quote:- build a TalEth armor. Not teh best0 armor for fighters, but superior to Isenhart, and it will do for now. Isenhart makes only sense with additional Set pieces.
I was waiting for a nice two socketed armor piece, which just dropped a few minutes ago for me. I'll be doing that very soon. I agree that it isn't the best runeword for a Barbarian, but it's better then Isenhart. Thanks for the tip.
Quote:- did I mention I'd heavily suggest to go 2H?
Hehe, yep. And I'm sure in terms of efficiency you're a 100 % right in your suggestions. But it's more of a roleplay thing, with setting restrictions and guidelines for my characters. Thanks for all the tips and advice, I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. There are so many things I forgot in all my years of reading about the game, and I feel like I'm learning it all over again (which is good and bad). I'll let you know how Monty weathers nightmare.