11-27-2003, 08:42 AM
I'm currently toying with the idea of building a Martyr Paladin on the 1.10 softcore ladder. If you've done a build like this, please share your wisdom!
Looking at the new synergies for Sacrifice, I'm amazed at its potential damage output. With level 20 Sacrifice, Redemption and Fanaticism, a Martyr could be boosting his damage by 1181%, and attack rating by 293%. The AR bonus is small in comparison to other skills, but can be compensated for in a number of ways.
For his skills I would max Sacrifice and its two synergies Fanaticism and Redemption. I would want a point in Salvation and one in Conviction for use as utility auras. Leftover points could go into Holy Shield, Vengeance, and possibly Zeal or Sanctuary.
His weapon choices are many. My current favorite is the Ghostflame dagger which has ITD, but one of the new scepters or scourges would work just fine. Any weapon with -x% to enemy defense would compensate for his attack rating deficiency. Plenty of life leech would obviously be a necessity.
Can anyone give me practical advice about the viability of Sacrifice in 1.10? How about speed breakpoints using Sacrifice and Fanaticism together?
I really need to finish my Frenzy Barbarian before I start this guy, but the concept is so intriguing!
Looking at the new synergies for Sacrifice, I'm amazed at its potential damage output. With level 20 Sacrifice, Redemption and Fanaticism, a Martyr could be boosting his damage by 1181%, and attack rating by 293%. The AR bonus is small in comparison to other skills, but can be compensated for in a number of ways.
For his skills I would max Sacrifice and its two synergies Fanaticism and Redemption. I would want a point in Salvation and one in Conviction for use as utility auras. Leftover points could go into Holy Shield, Vengeance, and possibly Zeal or Sanctuary.
His weapon choices are many. My current favorite is the Ghostflame dagger which has ITD, but one of the new scepters or scourges would work just fine. Any weapon with -x% to enemy defense would compensate for his attack rating deficiency. Plenty of life leech would obviously be a necessity.
Can anyone give me practical advice about the viability of Sacrifice in 1.10? How about speed breakpoints using Sacrifice and Fanaticism together?
I really need to finish my Frenzy Barbarian before I start this guy, but the concept is so intriguing!