01-06-2004, 07:33 AM
That +1 Conversion War Scepter with four empty sockets was too much of a temptation (my nature abhors a vacuum-- let alone four of them), so Holy Shock will be ZyrChipFinder's second elemental offense. Besides the Holy Thunder scepter, I gave ZCF Stealth Ghost Armor, the Duskdeep unique hat (later replaced by a Lore Circlet), and a 4PD +88% Resist All Akaran Targe (115 def). After reaching 30, I gave him a +2 Offensive Auras amulet.
A friend gave me Hellplague (unique Long Sword, +2 Fire Skills). I couldn't resist the temptation to hire a fire Iron Wolf, and gave Hellplague to Ajheed when I got him to 22.
ZCF killed Nihlathak at clvl 29-- the lowest level at which I've attempted this since starting 1.10 ladder play. But he did it using Holy Shock. He died just about every time he tackled a Boss with Holy Fire (no matter whether he used Kinemil's Awl or Hellplague with a shield and maxed resists).
On the other hand, Holy Fire (with the Awl) proved wonderful in the Spider Forest/ Great Marsh/ Flayer Jungle, when I was training Ajheed, and in the Bloody Foothills and Frigid Highlands.
I put three points into Zeal, to deliver the elemental damage more quickly and to help with AR. Other skill investments at clvl 31: Holy Fire 18, Resist Fire 5, Holy Shock 3, Resist Lightning 2, and a point each in Might and Holy Freeze as prereqs.
I intend to max Holy Shock and Resist Lightning before putting any more points into the fire skills. I'll probably alternate points between the two (unless there's a more efficient way?)
This guy is a fun project, and I'm glad I started him. I really appreciate all the input! :)
A friend gave me Hellplague (unique Long Sword, +2 Fire Skills). I couldn't resist the temptation to hire a fire Iron Wolf, and gave Hellplague to Ajheed when I got him to 22.
ZCF killed Nihlathak at clvl 29-- the lowest level at which I've attempted this since starting 1.10 ladder play. But he did it using Holy Shock. He died just about every time he tackled a Boss with Holy Fire (no matter whether he used Kinemil's Awl or Hellplague with a shield and maxed resists).
On the other hand, Holy Fire (with the Awl) proved wonderful in the Spider Forest/ Great Marsh/ Flayer Jungle, when I was training Ajheed, and in the Bloody Foothills and Frigid Highlands.
I put three points into Zeal, to deliver the elemental damage more quickly and to help with AR. Other skill investments at clvl 31: Holy Fire 18, Resist Fire 5, Holy Shock 3, Resist Lightning 2, and a point each in Might and Holy Freeze as prereqs.
I intend to max Holy Shock and Resist Lightning before putting any more points into the fire skills. I'll probably alternate points between the two (unless there's a more efficient way?)
This guy is a fun project, and I'm glad I started him. I really appreciate all the input! :)
Zyr