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canucks12
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada812 Posts
August 15 2010 04:37 GMT
#61
I made a shockadin back when I played D2. He was really good because I had a weapon with deadly strike I think it was called. So I maxed out holy shock and zeal. I also got one of the shield's (i forget which). But with deadly strike, I killed bosses in seconds.
hasuprotoss
Profile Blog Joined March 2004
United States4612 Posts
August 15 2010 05:29 GMT
#62
Also, if you really hate your life, you can try something like this: http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=480035

It sounds absolutely awful to actually do one full-clear of everything though but it seems like it's a decent off-the-wall concept that can get the brain flowing into making all sorts of random-ass builds.
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/index.php?viewdays=0&show_part=5 <--- Articles Section on TL
Mindcrime
Profile Joined July 2004
United States6899 Posts
August 15 2010 05:58 GMT
#63
On August 15 2010 13:37 canucks12 wrote:
I made a shockadin back when I played D2. He was really good because I had a weapon with deadly strike I think it was called. So I maxed out holy shock and zeal. I also got one of the shield's (i forget which). But with deadly strike, I killed bosses in seconds.


I think you mean crushing blow. Deadly strike won't help your shockadin much.
That wasn't any act of God. That was an act of pure human fuckery.
tmonet
Profile Joined January 2010
United States172 Posts
August 15 2010 07:11 GMT
#64
procazon is probably the best bet if you don't want to worry about item drops much. you just need an atmas, or any number of cast on strike items and a bit of patience.
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writer22816
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States5775 Posts
August 15 2010 08:35 GMT
#65
On August 15 2010 14:29 hasuprotoss wrote:
Also, if you really hate your life, you can try something like this: http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=480035

It sounds absolutely awful to actually do one full-clear of everything though but it seems like it's a decent off-the-wall concept that can get the brain flowing into making all sorts of random-ass builds.


lmao that thread is epic
8/4/12 never forget, never forgive.
EAGER-beaver
Profile Joined March 2004
Canada2799 Posts
August 15 2010 16:28 GMT
#66
I did a boxing tournament once, everyone had to make a barb and could only use fists, would clear and beat normal in hardcore then have a single elimination tournament afterwards to find the best boxer lol. The whole idea was to load up on charms and gear that boosted fist damage, like +elemental or thorn type effects.
Simon and Garfunkel rock my face off
itsben
Profile Joined July 2010
435 Posts
August 15 2010 16:55 GMT
#67
No one mentions windy druid? It has cold and physical damage so not much immune.
Black Gun
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Germany4482 Posts
August 15 2010 17:06 GMT
#68
On August 16 2010 01:55 itsben wrote:
No one mentions windy druid? It has cold and physical damage so not much immune.



high mana consumption, very low dam output without many +skill items, rather tedious to level to 30, not few of the ci//pi monsters in hell happen to be ci/pi dual immune.

not really a good build for playing singleplayer imho.
"What am I supposed to do against this?" - "Lose!" :-]
hasuprotoss
Profile Blog Joined March 2004
United States4612 Posts
August 16 2010 01:08 GMT
#69
So I'm thinking of doing a slight challenge for myself, I just need a little help rounding this idea out. I plan on making my most recent sorc a SP enchantress. I think it would be fun to play the sorc in a "Battle Mistress" role compared to how I'm used to playing her. I will be doing HC to add a little bit to the challenge (and because SC just gets boring after awhile T_T). Here is what I have planned right now:

20 Warmth
20 Enchant
20 Fire Mastery
20 Shiver Armor (or another one?)
1 for Tele/Static and for all prereqs
Rest Cold Mastery?

And what merc should I go with to help against the widest array of enemy immunities? At first I thought A3 light merc, but then realized that Fire/Light res monsters would be a real pain in the pa-toot. Then I thought of A3 cold merc, since Fire/Cold res monsters could at least be Staticed down to half health. After that I would have to smack them with whatever weapon I can grab.

Of course an A2 Merc of some sort could also work, but I'm not quite sure if he would be superior to the Cold A3 merc. However, he would also benefit from my enchant for extra killing speed on monsters that I don't have problems with but I'm more concerned about those that will be major pains .

As far as stats go, I'm planning on:
Strength: Enough for gear
Dexterity: Enough for 75% CTB
Vital: All the rest
Energy: None (obviously ).

So I guess what I'm asking is: what merc should I use? Do you guys see any skill changes that would make the game slightly easier? I really don't want to be a caster who sometimes melees, I want to be a meleer who might sometimes cast.
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/index.php?viewdays=0&show_part=5 <--- Articles Section on TL
Telcontar
Profile Joined May 2010
United Kingdom16710 Posts
August 16 2010 01:20 GMT
#70
wow i havent thought about this for ages. paladin hammer build is quite good as it does magic damage and kills pretty much everything. i personally loved the barbarian whirlwind & leap build where i'd just whirlwind, leap away and repeat.
Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.
alffla
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Hong Kong20321 Posts
August 16 2010 06:29 GMT
#71
On August 16 2010 10:08 hasuprotoss wrote:
So I'm thinking of doing a slight challenge for myself, I just need a little help rounding this idea out. I plan on making my most recent sorc a SP enchantress. I think it would be fun to play the sorc in a "Battle Mistress" role compared to how I'm used to playing her. I will be doing HC to add a little bit to the challenge (and because SC just gets boring after awhile T_T). Here is what I have planned right now:

20 Warmth
20 Enchant
20 Fire Mastery
20 Shiver Armor (or another one?)
1 for Tele/Static and for all prereqs
Rest Cold Mastery?

And what merc should I go with to help against the widest array of enemy immunities? At first I thought A3 light merc, but then realized that Fire/Light res monsters would be a real pain in the pa-toot. Then I thought of A3 cold merc, since Fire/Cold res monsters could at least be Staticed down to half health. After that I would have to smack them with whatever weapon I can grab.

Of course an A2 Merc of some sort could also work, but I'm not quite sure if he would be superior to the Cold A3 merc. However, he would also benefit from my enchant for extra killing speed on monsters that I don't have problems with but I'm more concerned about those that will be major pains .

As far as stats go, I'm planning on:
Strength: Enough for gear
Dexterity: Enough for 75% CTB
Vital: All the rest
Energy: None (obviously ).

So I guess what I'm asking is: what merc should I use? Do you guys see any skill changes that would make the game slightly easier? I really don't want to be a caster who sometimes melees, I want to be a meleer who might sometimes cast.


you should use Passion runeword for ur sorc.
enchanted zealing sorc = SICKKKKKKKKKK
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CruS
Profile Joined March 2010
Sweden218 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-08-16 06:42:08
August 16 2010 06:41 GMT
#72
Do what I did the last time I gave D2 another shot - try to complete the game in SP (I did it on B.net but solo) with every class naked. In hardcore.

Hella fun.



Here is one clip of Andariel I gave up on recording due to hdd space lol.
Whoever fears suffering, is already suffering from what he fears.
Manit0u
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
Poland17715 Posts
August 16 2010 08:28 GMT
#73
On August 16 2010 15:41 CruS wrote:
Do what I did the last time I gave D2 another shot - try to complete the game in SP (I did it on B.net but solo) with every class naked. In hardcore.

Hella fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y9ddspHoYI&feature=related

Here is one clip of Andariel I gave up on recording due to hdd space lol.


Yeah, beating Andy naked with the least item-dependant class there is. Congrats.

By the way, did they change the drop rates in this game recently? I'm doing full clears, just passed the Radament, raided Rakanishu and Countess in A1 a couple of times and so far I have not found a single set or unique item...
Usually in A1 you found this winter set quilted armour, unique buckler and set sash... WTF?!
If I won't find a single Sigon's shield during A3 I will be very disappoint...

Also, could someone enlighten me how to improve the graphics? It looks fine on screenshots:

[image loading]

But when actually playing the game, the health & mana globes look absolutely dreadful...

I guess I'll try to play it windowed...
Time is precious. Waste it wisely.
CruS
Profile Joined March 2010
Sweden218 Posts
August 16 2010 08:45 GMT
#74
On August 16 2010 17:28 Manit0u wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2010 15:41 CruS wrote:
Do what I did the last time I gave D2 another shot - try to complete the game in SP (I did it on B.net but solo) with every class naked. In hardcore.

Hella fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y9ddspHoYI&feature=related

Here is one clip of Andariel I gave up on recording due to hdd space lol.


Yeah, beating Andy naked with the least item-dependant class there is. Congrats.



lol why the attitude? I have beaten diablo with naked barbarian in hc.
Whoever fears suffering, is already suffering from what he fears.
Manit0u
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
Poland17715 Posts
August 16 2010 08:55 GMT
#75
Just joking man
Time is precious. Waste it wisely.
JeeJee
Profile Blog Joined July 2003
Canada5652 Posts
August 16 2010 09:07 GMT
#76
On August 15 2010 17:35 writer22816 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 15 2010 14:29 hasuprotoss wrote:
Also, if you really hate your life, you can try something like this: http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=480035

It sounds absolutely awful to actually do one full-clear of everything though but it seems like it's a decent off-the-wall concept that can get the brain flowing into making all sorts of random-ass builds.


lmao that thread is epic


i clicked on that link and...
was drawn in. read it all (well mostly just superdave's posts)
absolutely amazing.
(\o/)  If you want it, you find a way. Otherwise you find excuses. No exceptions.
 /_\   aka Shinbi (requesting a name change since 27/05/09 ☺)
Manit0u
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
Poland17715 Posts
August 16 2010 11:14 GMT
#77
Seriously, just finished the bugzone and still not a single set or unique item...
Is this normal in 1.13? o_O
Time is precious. Waste it wisely.
NeoLearner
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
Belgium1847 Posts
August 16 2010 11:48 GMT
#78
I went through a less-played-builds phase in D2 like 2 years ago.

Nicest thing I found is a furysin. Uses blade fury as main skill.

Max venom, death sentry and maybe shadow warrior (or master if you prefer). Get some fade, BoS, cloak of shadows and mind blast.
As equipement, crushing blow is your friend. Cresent moon would be quite good. Shaefers hammer works. One handed weapons get 3/4 damage. Adding a Tiamats Rembuke and your damage would be quite ok.
Try to get some enchant from somewhere (like a demon limb switch or those hellmouth? gloves) for the enchant.


Another possibility is a meleemancer. I tried making a GrimReaper, which was quite nice. Max dim vision and a necromancer using scythes. Fun times
Bankai - Correlation does not imply causation
KinosJourney2
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Sweden1811 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-08-16 13:15:32
August 16 2010 13:14 GMT
#79
On August 14 2010 22:10 igotmyown wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 14 2010 21:28 KinosJourney2 wrote:
People love to play normal builds, but i never play through the game without doing something unorthodox/fun and challanging.

Heres some builds i like:

Tankazon Uses no javelins, bows or spears. I personally use 2-handed swords or 1-handed axes/swords
Bowasin These are actually viable in pvp if you got the right gear(me and a friend made one each before and they were surprisingly good), but when you use these for pvm you get high venom/BoS and use a bow to kill. (NOTE: You aren't allowed to use lightning traps in pvm, but fire traps are fine)
Tank Basically a barbarian with really high defence and hp wielding a shield. They are good in Hardcore but kills a bit slow since you will be concentrating on having high hp and blockrate above damage.
Throwbarb Really fun characters, are viable through the game. Only problem they have are crowdcontrol but they have quite good damage output if you get lucky with drops.
Singer These will need pimped gear to be effective but nontheless. These chars are quite cool since they yell at their enemies until they die. You will want 2x Wizardspikes and good +skill, mana and fcr gear. Having dual +1-3 warcry spears on switch for buffing helps alot.
Enchantress A sorc that has insane elemental damage output, you use a Phase blade with the runeword Passion in it (Dol+Ort+Eld+Lem) for the +1 Zeal. With that weapon you will attack very fast and make this character viable. After that you get maxed Enchant, Warmth, Fire Mastery. If you will use elemental damage charms or dual dreams/dragon runewords you should max Lightning Mastery aswell. The Masteries give a huge boost to the respective elemental damage. I've seen sorcs with up to 70-80k damage and their characters wasn't perfect either

These are some from the top of my mind, bet theres more fun chars but i can't remember any right now >_<

Most of these won't work at all in single player if you actually have to get your own weapons.

I don't advocate doing single player runs to get Ums, uniques, or whatnot. Technically if you're willing to do that, you might as well just edit in the appropriate weapon and save yourself some time, and once again this kind of kills the game. For untwinked (i.e. single player runs), don't play with an "I need this item" philosophy, use a make do with what you have philosophy.

Hammerdins is only hard till 18. Then your save up points (you did save up points, right?) allow you to level both concentration and blessed hammer and your damage increases quadratically. Did you guys tweak/rush all your characters or something


They work, but doubtfully in 8 players though.

I hate single player since its so easy with normal builds, most people make sorcs/hammerdins/WW barbs/wind druids which is incredibly easy and you get no entertainment value out of it (atleast in my opinion).

Now im gonna play D2 myself, this thread got me in the mood


On August 16 2010 18:07 JeeJee wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 15 2010 17:35 writer22816 wrote:
On August 15 2010 14:29 hasuprotoss wrote:
Also, if you really hate your life, you can try something like this: http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=480035

It sounds absolutely awful to actually do one full-clear of everything though but it seems like it's a decent off-the-wall concept that can get the brain flowing into making all sorts of random-ass builds.


lmao that thread is epic


i clicked on that link and...
was drawn in. read it all (well mostly just superdave's posts)
absolutely amazing.


That thread was fake, Superdave admitted to faking it all
ocho wrote: EDIT: NEVERMIND, THIS THING HAS APM TECHNOLOGY OMG
Boblion
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
France8043 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-08-16 13:35:59
August 16 2010 13:33 GMT
#80
On August 16 2010 22:14 KinosJourney2 wrote:
That thread was fake, Superdave admitted to faking it all

Noooooo tell me it is true i want to believe

Spend like one hour speedreading the whole thread
fuck all those elitists brb watching streams of elite players.
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