01-28-2004, 12:41 AM
I don't know the exact range, but I know it reaches somewhat off-screen 800x600. Enough so to be handy for scouting.
As far as low-level runes go, I hardly think you can do better than IthElEth Malice. The damage doesn't look that hot, but try comparing it side by side with another claw with 2x the damage. I found that the Open Wounds and -Def more than made up for its deficiencies. It still amazes me that the -100 defense actually sticks to its target indefinitely AND helps your minion and merc. If you have no problems with hitting, you might consider AmnTir Strength. This might be useful especially if you have no other source of Crushing Blow--otherwise Malice is far, far better.
Single runes that might be good would be Eth, Amn, and especially Nef. Gems are pretty obvious I guess, but I suppose its worth noting that the chill from cold damage is transmitted by BF. Also, I would much rather use a Skull than an Amn.
Hope that helps.
As far as low-level runes go, I hardly think you can do better than IthElEth Malice. The damage doesn't look that hot, but try comparing it side by side with another claw with 2x the damage. I found that the Open Wounds and -Def more than made up for its deficiencies. It still amazes me that the -100 defense actually sticks to its target indefinitely AND helps your minion and merc. If you have no problems with hitting, you might consider AmnTir Strength. This might be useful especially if you have no other source of Crushing Blow--otherwise Malice is far, far better.
Single runes that might be good would be Eth, Amn, and especially Nef. Gems are pretty obvious I guess, but I suppose its worth noting that the chill from cold damage is transmitted by BF. Also, I would much rather use a Skull than an Amn.
Hope that helps.