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Diablo II (2000)

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00:15 recap, 1:15 mechanics-shields, 2:21 mechanics-vitality, 5:06 Paladin-rune word differences, 7:50 Paladin-Phoenix, 9:27 Paladin-weapon options, 11:48 Paladin-shield options, 14:07 Paladin-skills, 16:24 Amazon-war pike, 17:10 range is not the main, 18:53 magic arrow-Wind Force vs Matriarchal, 20:12 Larzuk, 21:41 Demon Arch’s alternative, 22:43 ammo concern, 23:56 Demon’s Arch comparison, 25:23 Demon’s Arch vs Titan’s Revenge, 27:10 Harlequin Crest

As part of the previous recording, I wanted to make some changes to my prior builds to show the numbers involved.. To better help you understand why I am asking for balance. Also to give you a different play style with my builds. These builds are more defensive in nature.. Not just with the items but a higher Vitality score earlier on

If I said Charged Strike I meant Power Strike in this recording and the prior one. I get that mixed up a lot because of them being the same dang strike name. Power Strike gives you attack rating and damage where as the other lightning spear skills do not

I meant to explain Lightning Bolt but forgot. Lightning Bolt does more damage to single targets than Lightning Fury because of how the Amazon mechanics work

The TLDR:

Paladin Vengeance/Zeal or Blessed Hammer build:

Helm: Harlequin Crest

Necklace: +Resistance and Dexterity yellow

Chest: Use whatever chest piece you can and craft Fortitude

Gloves: Laying of Hands, Lava Gout, Venom Grip or Soul Drainer

Rings: +Resistance and Dexterity yellow with Raven Frost. Can use magic find rings for farming

Belt: Verdungo's Hearty Cord

Boots: Can use War Traveler for farming. Waterwalk would likely be better for combat

Weapon: Beserker's Axe or Phase Blade. I think Phase Blade is better. Craft Grief with whatever you chose

Shield: If I am correct that Sacred Rondache or Targe is +all resists then use that to craft Phoenix

138 Strength, and 100 Dexterity is the target goal. Can go to 142 strength if you want to use the Zakarum Shield. I think the Rondache and Targe are better. Spend the rest in to Vitality until you reach 200. After that it is up to you

20 to Vengeance, 20 to Conviction (if using Phase Blade), 10 to Holy Shield and Zeal or Blessed Hammer (for groups). Spend the remaining points on the Resist Auras for the Vengeance synergy. Focus on Fire because of Phoenix

Amazon Magic Arrow alternative:

Helm: Harlequin Crest or defense. Griffon's Eye for offense

Necklace: +All resists and life. Mara's Kaleidascope is an alternative

Chest: Use whatever you can and craft Chains of Honor

Gloves: Lava Gout or Laying of Hands

Rings: +Life and resist ring paired with Raven Frost. Can use magic find rings for farming

Belt: Verdungo's Hearty Cord

Boots: Can use War Traveler for farming. Waterwalk would likely be better for combat

Spear: War Pike. Craft Breath of the Dying

Bow: Windforce. Use the Larzuk quest reward to put a socket in it so you can use the Hel rune to lower the requirements

133 Strength and 133 Dexterity is the target goal. Spend the rest in to Vitality until you reach 200. After that it is up to you

20 to Power Strike, Lightning Strike, and Magic Arrow. 1 in to all passives on the right hand side, and middle of tree

Amazon Lightning Bolt Alternative (for range with the spear instead of Windforce):

Helm: Harlequin Crest or defense. Griffon's Eye for offense

Necklace: +All resists and life. Mara's Kaleidascope is an alternative

Chest: Use whatever you can and craft Chains of Honor

Gloves: Lava Gout or Laying of Hands

Rings: +Life and resist ring paired with Raven Frost. Can use magic find rings for farming

Belt: Verdungo's Hearty Cord

Boots: Can use War Traveler for farming. Waterwalk would likely be better for combat

Spear: War Pike. Craft Breath of the Dying

Javelin: Demon's Arch paired with a Phoenix shield

133 Strength and 100 Dexterity is the target goal. Spend the rest in to Vitality until you reach 200. After that it is up to you

20 to Power Strike, Lightning Strike, and Lightning Bolt. 1 in to all passives on the right hand side, and middle of tree

Be aware that both Amazon builds are a lot more specific and won't have as many options for weapons as the prior one (when leveling)

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