07-22-2003, 06:13 AM
Yup, I'm in early NM with my dragon talon build. The main 'problem' for this build is not damage, but how to build secondary damage options (i.e. build venom or DS after maxing talon) + when to put points into fade/shadow.
I'm aiming for 118 str to allow 3rd best elite boots (personally can't rely on CB dropping, but amn-tir would be nice since it gives leech also).
The great thing about this build is that weapon does not matter (for talon, BF only uses the claw in right(?) hand). I was using a dual leech wand with an amp damage axe switch through most of normal. In fact, I really don't need CB yet since AMP + kick damage is already plenty more than any char I can remember playing (melee).
I think going high def (def merc) is a good idea with the talon build since you are pumping str, for damage it seems to pay off, and since you need to be close to use talon it makes sense to have some sort of protection. The alternatives would be to use a claw class weapon (dual leech katar with amp being perfect) for blades of ice, or to use blade shield+ some effect (but duration sux without pumping)
I'm aiming for 118 str to allow 3rd best elite boots (personally can't rely on CB dropping, but amn-tir would be nice since it gives leech also).
The great thing about this build is that weapon does not matter (for talon, BF only uses the claw in right(?) hand). I was using a dual leech wand with an amp damage axe switch through most of normal. In fact, I really don't need CB yet since AMP + kick damage is already plenty more than any char I can remember playing (melee).
I think going high def (def merc) is a good idea with the talon build since you are pumping str, for damage it seems to pay off, and since you need to be close to use talon it makes sense to have some sort of protection. The alternatives would be to use a claw class weapon (dual leech katar with amp being perfect) for blades of ice, or to use blade shield+ some effect (but duration sux without pumping)