I'm not sure if my crafted chest is epic but you're right I've been crafting Strength Archon chest for a long time now but still haven't get one which is good enough to replace my IK. Was it this one?

Yeah, kept 3 decent crafted chest as testimony on how close I was to replacing IK lol
I got that quite a while ago... but still continue crafting chest ever since. If I was to estimate, I think I've crafted in the range of 500-700 chest thus far and still trying

I wished I have the patience to accumulate hundreds of DE before started crafting... but sadly always succumb to eagerness to craft after only having 30-40 DEs (like bro Haruan) I didn't really felt the pain of the cost maybe due to limited 30-40 craft per attempt and having the hope to get one I can use for good

+1

I respect* how he build around this OP shield... inspired me to go back to my root and start picking up Sacred Shield


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This post has been edited by Ricgatebecko: Apr 27 2013, 07:50 AM

Wow so many posts and healthy discussion here, btw what's the breakpoint to judge whether a barb is "full on" or not?

Everybody please...


I think we're here because we share the same interest for the game and passionate enough to care hence discuss bout game mechanics, build, gearing etc. Don't need to bring out cannon firing all... let's continue with constructive discussion

Can I get some feedback on how you guys get LS and how many % is sufficient for life replenishment? Please state whether your barb get LS from mighty belt, passive skill or main/off/2-hand weapon... which MP you're normally running with that amount of LS... and other life replenishment stats you might have. TQ~

This post has been edited by Ricgatebecko: Apr 29 2013, 06:13 PM

Yes I'll use Bloodthirst too if I'm playing DW + TWH because only my OH have LS (2-3%) which is not comfortable enough life replenishment IMO to facetank + HOTA elite/mobs while taking heavy elemental damage like how one of our forum member 2890 challenged and suggested some of our barbs to attempt. Furthermore, 2-3% LS vs RD is stressful if you're planning to spam HOTA against em

There's a way to survive with only 2-3% LS of course, which is to reposition and 'kite' often to safer area or using active/passive defensive skill but personally I don't prefer to play that way because effective damage in game reduced to a substantial amount, much more then the profile DPS one lost from not using TWH.

+1 there for Deckard Cain. It's either equipping TWH + Bloodthirst or IK belt + Brawler for me... 5-6% LS definitely the way to go if any of you barb out there wanted to spam HOTA while facetanking RD / multiple elemental Elite. I prefer the latter which is IK + Brawler when I go DW because 30% dmg buff from Brawler is much more beneficial in-game compare to 10-15k dps (varied depending on your gearing) frm using TWH. In addition, IK belt contribute to IK set bonus, additional Fury, specific skill bonus etc.

Still learning here , hence the discussion is much needed. Yes, alternatively use Blood Lust rune on Rend to cover insufficient LS from gear or when you doesn't wanna use Bloodthirst.

Thanks 'budget barb' build sifu Any new or budget barb here having problem with gearing or limited fund can seek bro Sabe's help. Helpful and proven...

Haha I can think of SnB, WT, WW without WOTB etc. but the most important thing for us are not to be a crybaby if WOTB get any kinda nerf so haters won't get what they wished for Instead, we should be excited bout possible new or creative build/itemization which give barb alternative playstyle

+1 Animosity is highly recommended to any Skorn user here who's having fury issue

+1 Can't do dmg when you're dead isn't?

I don't understand the fuss but that's one sweet Mempo there~
Well, marquise and radiant star gem stat diff 4 too but some players maxed it out anyway. What about that?

This post has been edited by Ricgatebecko: May 3 2013, 12:18 PM

Don't mean to act as 'Reflect Dmg' affix from my earlier post but just a honest reflection on how far players willing to go in order to get that few stats point you guys whining bout... we're not too different after-all isn't. Those marquise are nice of course but they certainly don't come cheap either. Meanwhile, good luck hunting and looting for the weekend guys~

This post has been edited by Ricgatebecko: May 3 2013, 04:46 PM

Like...


The good news is everybody got the exact same chance to loot something like that~!

Thanks for coming, didn't notice until you mention that you're trying Uber without any fury generator in-game. Must have been tough with limited mobs during Uber bosses. Btw, one of the party member zhong is cheer83 in this forum.

For once I have fun playing the game again, party with Deckard and Haruan earlier... without AH and looting/discussing/pulling off stunts. Felt like good old days D2 to be honest. Blessing in disguise I guess that AH is so f up at the moment

This post has been edited by Ricgatebecko: May 9 2013, 02:27 AM

Skorn with LS because:
1) Allow us to use Rend with Ravage rune to increase range within 17 yards, more mobs get Rend(ed) = more LS
2) Free-up Bloodthirst passive for Brawler or any other useful passive skill as per personal preference
3) Can use TWH instead of IK Tribal Binding (LS) to gain +aspd / chd which is both very important stats for Skorn build to be effective (fury management / tornado tick / WOTB / CHD boost will determine whether 1 or 2 Rend needed to kill white trash mobs etc.)
4) Skorn's LS usually 4-6% which is almost / equal / more then IK Tribal Binding's LS + Bloodthirst combined

Conclusion too much pros to give up if you're seeking / using Skorn without LS IMO.
Regarding whether Ruby / Emerald in Skorn, use Ruby to increase Skorn's base dps if you have limited budget because high DPS Skorn with good stats are usually expensive... use Emerald of course the obvious choice if you can afford / found a high base DPS Skorn.
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Yeah bro Haruan, I almost lost it with those endless green bats shit~! I apologize to have led you and Deckard into that trap

This post has been edited by Ricgatebecko: May 10 2013, 12:21 PM

Why Amethyst in weapon when it's not even life threatening below Inferno? Ruby definitely the way to go to clear fast if gears and chc is not optimized yet. What kinda 'right gear' can 1-2 hit Elite in MP10? I really like to know...

Yeah bro Haruan, not only US best Mempo... worthy of world best too. Apparently Moba looted it and sold it for 500USD, wonder why the owner resell it at GAH for 2b. Lucky new owner

This post has been edited by Ricgatebecko: May 13 2013, 12:35 PM

ON~! Marathon rounds?

And for that achievement, your "Championship" Wizard are summon to do Uber marathon with Feedoe, faheem and myself

Damn good ? It's the No.1 sword in GAH period as per the time of this post ~! Gratz bro, I'm glad and happy one of our friend got it instead of those who do not have intention of using it . Btw, it's actually better then mine

Armors and jewelries looks okay to me, if anything probably upgrading both weapon... will reap huge DPS upgrade there. Possible to work on crafting for upgrades too... hv fun

Yeah I remember that... with tlts and RoG. You ID and linked in game... all I see is GREEN stats