Defence question

[hammerjimjnr]

Defence question

This has probably been answered somewhere else, or I am sure there is the relevant info somewhere, but I am just wondering what the impact of reducing total defence on a character is, so if anyone can pont me in the right direction that would be great.

The scenario is this:

Currently have trang-ouls armour (around 900 def)
Look to get an mf armour (tal rash would be nice, but thinking about wealth runeword)
I have a gothic plate with 3 sockets ready but def is only around 125.
If I go for wealth in this, I would reduce def by around 775 (original total near 1500).

I guess another option is to get a sharktooth armour and slap in the sockets quest, but I am wondering if it is really worth doing for the sake of an extra 100 def or so

Now I appreciate there are lots of things to take into account such as block rate and level of monster (currently mfing in hell), but any feedback would be much appreciated!! Thanks in advance

 

[NASE]

Re: Defence question

generally, defence isn't important unless you really build for it - and then 1500 is very little. So going for mf or better other mods certainly is a good idea. If you need more defensive mods, try getting max block, huge life or damage reduction. It generally is more effective.

P.S. It's a good habit to always list your build. Amazons and sorcerers don't have any use for defence, a barbarian or paladin might have some use. So the answer might differ depending on what build you are using.

 

[hammerjimjnr]

Re: Defence question

Good point! Necro summoner, around 1k life. Have a fair amount of plus to skills so losing the skills on trang ouls is not a big issues (have homunc, carin shard, shako, +2 am, torch). Block is in the region of 60%.

Thanks for the response!

 

[Hrus]

Re: Defence question

Necro summoners rarely get hit at all, defence is not important at all. You can play him naked if you want. BTW I suggest to get any white armor capable of having four sockets and try the socketing cube recipe, don't waste your socket quest on white/crap blue items.

 

[hammerjimjnr]

Re: Defence question

Think I will go ahead with the 3 sock armour I have seeing as the runes (Lem/Ko/Tir) aren't the most expensive, I can always ditch it if it doesn't quite work! In the long run I should be able to get a Tal rash which has higher def, good resists and possible higher mf with a socketed topaz.

Thanks for your help guys!

 

[Hrus]

Re: Defence question

In the long run I should be able to get a Tal rash which has higher def....

Once again if we were not clear... Defence is totally useless unless you have around 20K total (which only some barbs or palas can get). And for a caster or even summoner, it's totally irrelevant.

Wealth is good, but doesn't offer much and Lem nad Ko don't grow on trees ;I am not sure (because I am strictly selffound) but you can actually get something for Lem/Ko rune from trades. And you should get Tals armor quite soon anyway so I wouldn't bother with wealth runeword..

 

[hammerjimjnr]

Re: Defence question

Your right, the extra def is not the main point, the Mf and res are, but its better than a slap in the face!

Already have the KO, and many pgs / items that I am hoping to get the lem from. Although you are right, lem / ko are good for trades, I have most of the gear I need for my necro, so I thought why not go for bit of mf. I guess the in long term I will hopefully get some good items for new chars. On the flip side you could argue that I could use a lem / ko to trade for new gear for new chars. But I guess the two things probably come out to the same end result!

 

[hammerjimjnr]

Re: Defence question

you should get Tals armor quite soon anyway so I wouldn't bother with wealth runeword..

Missed the point with my last point! You are probably right, why waste Ko / lem if I will be getting tal rash in the end anyway. Wealth will probably not have a high trade value, so for the moment is best to just plug on till I get Tal rash,

Thanks again