06-25-2006, 01:03 AM
Hail all,
After spending some time overlooking The Arreat Summit, I've put together a list of wanted gear. Tell me what you think:
Weapon:
(3) Socket Mythical Sword (Elite one-handed version of War Sword) with Crescent Moon Runeword.
Best Odds of getting it:
1 : 592 Pindleskin - [H] Nihlathak's Temple - {mlvl 86}
If I get the base Mythical Sword, I'll use my Act V socket quest and pray for three sockets. I believe I definitely want to use the Crescent Moon runeword because I use the skill Warcry instead of Howl, so my enemies will be around to be hit by the CtC AoE spells.
Crescent Moon stats:
10% Chance To Cast Level 17 Chain Lightning On Striking
7% Chance To Cast Level 13 Static Field On Striking
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+180-220% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignore Target's Defense
-35% To Enemy Lightning Resistance
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+9-11 Magic Absorb (varies)
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
Level 18 Summon Spirit Wolf (30 Charges)
Backup Weapon(s):
Upgrade any of the exceptional unique swords I have to the elite unique stats via the H.Cube recipe. Will take quite a bit of Countess runs, although getting to a Lum and Pul rune is not out of the question. Second choice would be to upgrade any exceptional rare swords I have using the H.Cube recipe - although the runes Fal and Um are harder to get than Lum and Pul.
Helm:
Whatever I can find. I'm not going to go crazy searching for a perfect Helm. Maybe socket with some useful runes, if I have any spare.
Armor:
(3) Socket elite armor
Lionheart runeword
Hel+Lum+Fal
+20% Enhanced Damage
Requirements -15%
+25 To Strength
+10 To Energy
+20 To Vitality
+15 To Dexterity
+50 To Life
All Resistances +30
Once again, I will have to spend time cubing up to the required runes. I absolutely love this runeword, as it helps my character all around. My backup armor is any of the unique or set item pieces I've already acquired.
Shield:
I think I'm going to keep the runeword rhyme unless I find a ring or belt that has cannot be frozen on it. Otherwise I'll try and get as a shield that has as much resist as possible.
Gloves:
Laying of Hands
+25 Defense
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+350% Damage To Demons
Fire Resist +50%
10% Chance To Cast Level 3 Holy Bolt On Striking
+350% Damage to Demons? Whoa! A lot of enemies are demons, so that would be quite nice. Here are some odds:
1 : 629 Baal - (N) The WorldStone Chamber - {mlvl 75}
1 : 661 Mephisto - [H] Durance of Hate Level 3 - {mlvl 87}
I'm not quite sure which boss would be easier and faster to run, as I havn't battled either yet.
Belt, Boots, Rings, and Amulets:
Anything I can find. Not going to go crazy hunting for those items, unless someone points out I should be ;-)
So what do you think?
After spending some time overlooking The Arreat Summit, I've put together a list of wanted gear. Tell me what you think:
Weapon:
(3) Socket Mythical Sword (Elite one-handed version of War Sword) with Crescent Moon Runeword.
Best Odds of getting it:
1 : 592 Pindleskin - [H] Nihlathak's Temple - {mlvl 86}
If I get the base Mythical Sword, I'll use my Act V socket quest and pray for three sockets. I believe I definitely want to use the Crescent Moon runeword because I use the skill Warcry instead of Howl, so my enemies will be around to be hit by the CtC AoE spells.
Crescent Moon stats:
10% Chance To Cast Level 17 Chain Lightning On Striking
7% Chance To Cast Level 13 Static Field On Striking
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+180-220% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignore Target's Defense
-35% To Enemy Lightning Resistance
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+9-11 Magic Absorb (varies)
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
Level 18 Summon Spirit Wolf (30 Charges)
Backup Weapon(s):
Upgrade any of the exceptional unique swords I have to the elite unique stats via the H.Cube recipe. Will take quite a bit of Countess runs, although getting to a Lum and Pul rune is not out of the question. Second choice would be to upgrade any exceptional rare swords I have using the H.Cube recipe - although the runes Fal and Um are harder to get than Lum and Pul.
Helm:
Whatever I can find. I'm not going to go crazy searching for a perfect Helm. Maybe socket with some useful runes, if I have any spare.
Armor:
(3) Socket elite armor
Lionheart runeword
Hel+Lum+Fal
+20% Enhanced Damage
Requirements -15%
+25 To Strength
+10 To Energy
+20 To Vitality
+15 To Dexterity
+50 To Life
All Resistances +30
Once again, I will have to spend time cubing up to the required runes. I absolutely love this runeword, as it helps my character all around. My backup armor is any of the unique or set item pieces I've already acquired.
Shield:
I think I'm going to keep the runeword rhyme unless I find a ring or belt that has cannot be frozen on it. Otherwise I'll try and get as a shield that has as much resist as possible.
Gloves:
Laying of Hands
+25 Defense
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+350% Damage To Demons
Fire Resist +50%
10% Chance To Cast Level 3 Holy Bolt On Striking
+350% Damage to Demons? Whoa! A lot of enemies are demons, so that would be quite nice. Here are some odds:
1 : 629 Baal - (N) The WorldStone Chamber - {mlvl 75}
1 : 661 Mephisto - [H] Durance of Hate Level 3 - {mlvl 87}
I'm not quite sure which boss would be easier and faster to run, as I havn't battled either yet.
Belt, Boots, Rings, and Amulets:
Anything I can find. Not going to go crazy hunting for those items, unless someone points out I should be ;-)
So what do you think?