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Guardian DeathFromAbove
This is a Fist of the Heavens paladin. Since pharphis is pretty much always singing praises about how wonderful this build is, and I had one way back when playing on the realms, I figured I would give this build another go. The quick and dirty summary of this build is, it’s a hipster build, and very much so. FredofErik who I quested alongside of his lightning sorc can vouch for how many times I said that throughout the play through. If you are facing a ton of undeads, and only undeads, the build is great. But if you aren’t its incredibly slow go with a single target 1 second timer attack. I think I was somewhere around level 84 again when we finished with the random Maus/AT runs thrown in.
Fred’s write-up can be found here:
http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?850352-Guardian-notabarb-Lightning-Sorceress
Stats/Skills #2:
Gear:
Inventory:
Merc:
Build and Gear Progression:
The build for a FoH pally was standard skill wise. Early levels I used one pointers such as holy fire, holy freeze, etc. until holy shock became available. Since holy shock was a synergy I pumped that until level 30 when FOH became available. After that I maxed FoH and conviction, followed by its two synergies holy shock and holy bolt. Spare skill points after that were dumped into holy shield for better blocking/defense. Stats once again, enough strength for gear, enough dex to maintain max block, rest into vitality, none in energy.
Gear for early leveling was a standard array of random set pieces that I usually throw together until level 15 when I could equip ravenclaw, after that I think I relied on cleglaws and other various items to carry me to level 30 at which point caster gear was equipped including spirit sword/shield, vmagi, peasant crown, and other exceptional pieces of equipment. Gear was eventually replaced as other items became available resulting in the end game setup you see above. The setup allows max block, max res (over maxed fire/lightning), some DR%, and a decent amount of magic find. Some changes would obviously be made if I were to ever get an enigma assembled to equip and hit the last fcr breakpoint. Without enigma, hitting the last fcr breakpoint was pretty unnecessary, other than firing off holy bolts one frame faster, which wasn’t worth the sacrifice in over stacked res/mf. Thanks to Fred for the CTA base, which ended up being much better than my previous CTA with +4 bo, and frozzzen for trading me the spirit base.
Questing and Gameplay:
Questing was done with Fred’s lightning sorc, ultimately he was going to get to an end game build that included infinity, but until then my high level conviction obviously helped his damage quite a lot. Unfortunately being a single target attack, that really only works its best on undead, I was at most times just a walking aura that would randomly snipe a monster here and there. There was a great discrepancy between the number of monsters fred killed and the number of monsters that I killed, except in Act 2 where pretty much everything is undead. The chaos sanctuary wasn’t too bad either since a large amount of monsters in there are also undead. In most other cases though his lightning or chain lightning would flatten the groups of enemies quicker than I ever could with a one second attack. General game play consisted of Fred teleporting around casting lightning, and me charging with vigor on the switch cta, finding a group of monsters, switch to conviction/foh, snipe away, and move to next group. No real significant problems other than some slight boredom as the setup I had was pretty much all around safe.
With all that being said, could I take this build through on its own? Probably not, it would take too much time for my patience to allow unless I could somehow remove the timer, or make every monster in the game undead. In terms of magic finding on my own though, this guy is good at both Mausoleum and Ancient Tunnels. Mausoleum is all undeads, and Tunnels is mostly undeads, and all the lightning immunes can be broken disregarding some unlucky combination of mods. Definitely much slower than a sorc, but much safer, and charge while not as fast as teleport, is still a pretty good substitute.
Interesting finds:
Nothing too amazing that I recall, I have a screen shot of Fred’s forge which was a fail rune. I don’t think we went back to do mine at the time. I did find a legendary mallet in one of my attempted AT runs, but it ended up being stone crusher so I was disappointed, but still a grailer.
Future Plans:
Mausoleum and Ancient Tunnel runs every now and again, also some chaos/baal runs with the MP crew if it ever comes up. While not as fast as a sorc in either of the two major magic find areas, it’s definitely a good change of pace (although the build is still hipster, I’m pretty sure it’s the singer barb of the paladin class that will never catch on quite as well).
Screenshots for your enjoyment:
I have a lot for some reason:
Crazy AR – Normal, Lightning! – Hell, RoF – Hell, Rof #2 – Hell, Chaos Sanc – Hell, Diablo – Hell, Frozen River – Hell, Frozen River #2 – Hell, Frozen River #3 – Hell, Frozen River #4 – Hell, Ancients – Hell, Ancients #2 – Hell, WSK – Hell, WSK #2 – Hell, Throne – Hell, Baal – Hell, Baal #2 – Hell, Baal Drop – Hell, The End, Crazy AT Map (had 4 shrines in it, thought it was kind of cool)
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Guardian DeathFromAbove
This is a Fist of the Heavens paladin. Since pharphis is pretty much always singing praises about how wonderful this build is, and I had one way back when playing on the realms, I figured I would give this build another go. The quick and dirty summary of this build is, it’s a hipster build, and very much so. FredofErik who I quested alongside of his lightning sorc can vouch for how many times I said that throughout the play through. If you are facing a ton of undeads, and only undeads, the build is great. But if you aren’t its incredibly slow go with a single target 1 second timer attack. I think I was somewhere around level 84 again when we finished with the random Maus/AT runs thrown in.
Fred’s write-up can be found here:
http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?850352-Guardian-notabarb-Lightning-Sorceress
Stats/Skills #2:
Code:
Name: DeathFromAbove
Class: Paladin
Experience: 1367870895
Level: **
Naked/Gear
Strength: 80/110
Dexterity: 170/182
Vitality: 270/314
Energy: 15/17
HP: 1024/1210
Mana: 145/400
Stamina: 421/461
Defense: 42/1297
AR: 835/988
Fire: 185/145/85
Cold: 175/135/75
Lightning: 185/145/85
Poison: 175/135/75
MF: 336 Block: 42
GF: 502
FR/W: 23
FHR: 55
IAS: 0
FCR: 85
Sacrifice: 1/12
Smite: 1/12
Holy Bolt: 20/31
Zeal: 1/12
Charge: 1/12
Vengeance: 1/12
Blessed Hammer: 1/12
Conversion: 1/12
Holy Shield: 12/23
Fist of the Heavens: 20/31
Might: 1/10
Holy Fire: 1/10
Thorns: 1/10
Blessed Aim: 0/0
Concentration: 0/0
Holy Freeze: 1/10
Holy Shock: 20/29
Sanctuary: 1/10
Fanaticism: 0/0
Conviction: 15/24
Prayer: 0/0
Resist Fire: 0/0
Defiance: 0/0
Resist Cold: 0/0
Cleansing: 0/0
Resist Lightning: 0/0
Vigor: 0/0
Meditation: 0/0
Redemption: 0/0
Salvation: 0/0
Code:
Infernostride
Demonhide Boots
Defense: 104
Durability: 9 of 12
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 20
Fingerprint: 0x2b8a53b
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 8 Blaze when struck
+20% Faster Run/Walk
Adds 12 - 33 Fire Damage
+148% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
+10% to Maximum Fire Resist
Fire Resist +30%
54% Extra Gold from Monsters
+2 to Light Radius
Dwarf Star
Ring
Required Level: 45
Fingerprint: 0xba658b6a
Item Level: **
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+40 to Life
+40 Maximum Stamina
Heal Stamina Plus 15%
Fire Absorb 15%
Magic Damage Reduced by 15
100% Extra Gold from Monsters
Harlequin Crest
Shako
Defense: 121
Durability: 10 of 12
Required Level: 62
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0x8f917ff5
Item Level: 75
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
All Stats +2
+132 to Life (Based on Character Level)
+132 to Mana (Based on Character Level)
Damage Reduced by 10%
74% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Perfect Topaz
Perfect Topaz
Required Level: 18
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 40 Lightning Damage
Armor: 24% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: Lightning Resist +40%
Nagelring
Ring
Required Level: 7
Fingerprint: 0x84ef041f
Item Level: 49
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+68 to Attack Rating
Magic Damage Reduced by 3
Attacker Takes Damage of 3
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Entropy Gorget
Amulet
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0x71112f4f
Item Level: 92
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Paladin Skill Levels
+10% Faster Cast Rate
+8 to Strength
+15 to Mana
Regenerate Mana 8%
All Resistances +12
Damage Reduced by 2
Thundergod's Vigor
War Belt
Defense: 138
Durability: 19 of 24
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 110
Fingerprint: 0xea8b020d
Item Level: 75
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 7 Fist of the Heavens when struck
Adds 1 - 50 Lightning Damage
+3 to Lightning Fury (Amazon Only)
+3 to Lightning Strike (Amazon Only)
+162% Enhanced Defense
+20 to Strength
+20 to Vitality
+10% to Maximum Lightning Resist
+20 Lightning Absorb
Chance Guards
Chain Gloves
Defense: 27
Durability: 13 of 16
Required Level: 15
Required Strength: 25
Fingerprint: 0x53786a0a
Item Level: 75
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+25 to Attack Rating
+24% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
200% Extra Gold from Monsters
39% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+2 to Light Radius
Skullder's Ire
Russet Armor
Defense: 717
Durability: 90 of 90
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 97
Fingerprint: 0xaedc0cf2
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+194% Enhanced Defense
Magic Damage Reduced by 10
24% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
110% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level)
Repairs 1 Durability in 5 Seconds
+60 Maximum Durability
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Perfect Topaz
Perfect Topaz
Required Level: 18
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 40 Lightning Damage
Armor: 24% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: Lightning Resist +40%
Call to Arms
War Scepter
AmnRalMalIstOhm
One Hand Damage: 38 - 64
Durability: 70 of 70
Required Level: 57
Required Strength: 55
Fingerprint: 0xe6c8883
Item Level: 79
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+40% Increased Attack Speed
282% Enhanced Damage
+150% Damage to Undead
Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
7% Life stolen per hit
Prevent Monster Heal
+2 to Fanaticism (Paladin Only)
+2 to Fist of the Heavens (Paladin Only)
+2 to Vigor (Paladin Only)
+6 to Battle Command
+4 to Battle Orders
+2 to Battle Cry
Replenish Life +12
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Amn Rune
Socketed: Ral Rune
Socketed: Mal Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Ohm Rune
Amn Rune
Required Level: 25
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 7% Life stolen per hit
Armor: Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Shields: Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Ral Rune
Required Level: 19
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
Armor: Fire Resist +30%
Shields: Fire Resist +35%
Mal Rune
Required Level: 49
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Prevent Monster Heal
Armor: Magic Damage Reduced by 7
Shields: Magic Damage Reduced by 7
Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Ohm Rune
Required Level: 57
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Enhanced Maximum Damage
Armor: +5% to Maximum Cold Resist
Shields: +5% to Maximum Cold Resist
Spirit
Heraldic Shield
TalThulOrtAmn
Defense: 24
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 40 of 40
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 40
Fingerprint: 0x70d84374
Item Level: 49
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+29% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+22 to Vitality
+90 to Mana
Cold Resist +35%
All Resistances +27
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
+5 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Tal Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Socketed: Ort Rune
Socketed: Amn Rune
Tal Rune
Required Level: 17
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 75 Poison Damage Over 5 Secs (125 Frames)
Armor: Poison Resist +30%
Shields: Poison Resist +35%
Thul Rune
Required Level: 23
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 3 - 14 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
Armor: Cold Resist +30%
Shields: Cold Resist +35%
Ort Rune
Required Level: 21
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 50 Lightning Damage
Armor: Lightning Resist +30%
Shields: Lightning Resist +35%
Amn Rune
Required Level: 25
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 7% Life stolen per hit
Armor: Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Shields: Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Spirit
Akaran Rondache
TalThulOrtAmn
Defense: 121
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 24 of 30
Required Level: 30
Required Strength: 59
Fingerprint: 0x1efd41ef
Item Level: **
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+35% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+22 to Vitality
+108 to Mana
Cold Resist +35%
All Resistances +45
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
+8 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Tal Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Socketed: Ort Rune
Socketed: Amn Rune
Tal Rune
Required Level: 17
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 75 Poison Damage Over 5 Secs (125 Frames)
Armor: Poison Resist +30%
Shields: Poison Resist +35%
Thul Rune
Required Level: 23
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 3 - 14 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
Armor: Cold Resist +30%
Shields: Cold Resist +35%
Ort Rune
Required Level: 21
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 50 Lightning Damage
Armor: Lightning Resist +30%
Shields: Lightning Resist +35%
Amn Rune
Required Level: 25
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 7% Life stolen per hit
Armor: Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Shields: Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Heart of the Oak
Superior Flail
KoVexPulThul
One Hand Damage: 1 - 26
Durability: 30 of 30
Required Level: 55
Required Strength: 41
Required Dexterity: 35
Fingerprint: 0x29027f30
Item Level: 52
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to All Skills
+40% Faster Cast Rate
11% Enhanced Damage
+75% Damage to Demons
+100 to Attack Rating against Demons
+150% Damage to Undead
Adds 3 - 14 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
7% Mana stolen per hit
+10 to Dexterity
Replenish Life +20
Increase Maximum Mana 15%
All Resistances +39
Level 4 Oak Sage (25/25 Charges)
Level 14 Raven (60/60 Charges)
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Ko Rune
Socketed: Vex Rune
Socketed: Pul Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Ko Rune
Required Level: 39
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +10 to Dexterity
Armor: +10 to Dexterity
Shields: +10 to Dexterity
Vex Rune
Required Level: 55
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 7% Mana stolen per hit
Armor: +5% to Maximum Fire Resist
Shields: +5% to Maximum Fire Resist
Pul Rune
Required Level: 45
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +75% Damage to Demons
+100 to Attack Rating against Demons
Armor: +30% Enhanced Defense
Shields: +30% Enhanced Defense
Thul Rune
Required Level: 23
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 3 - 14 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
Armor: Cold Resist +30%
Shields: Cold Resist +35%
Code:
Tome of Town Portal
Fingerprint: 0x841e7f74
Item Level: 12
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Horadric Cube
Fingerprint: 0x2f9c9d8e
Item Level: 28
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Tome of Identify
Fingerprint: 0x12cfd0d0
Item Level: 12
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Key
Fingerprint: 0x1c869c8b
Item Level: 93
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Gheed's Fortune
Grand Charm
Required Level: 62
Fingerprint: 0xd58f99a9
Item Level: 75
Version: Expansion 1.10+
148% Extra Gold from Monsters
Reduces all Vendor Prices 12%
31% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Lion Branded Grand Charm of Life
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xc21e2b4
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
+6 to Life
Lion Branded Grand Charm of Venom
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x2252cade
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
Adds 15 Poison Damage Over 4 Secs (100 Frames)
Shimmering Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 25
Fingerprint: 0x4ed259c1
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
All Resistances +3
Crimson Small Charm of Inertia
Small Charm
Required Level: 27
Fingerprint: 0xa5eb43cd
Item Level: 58
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3% Faster Run/Walk
Fire Resist +3%
Garnet Large Charm of Life
Large Charm
Required Level: 18
Fingerprint: 0x9f59a682
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+8 to Life
Fire Resist +12%
Shimmering Large Charm of Burning
Large Charm
Required Level: 26
Fingerprint: 0x8f247c23
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 5 - 9 Fire Damage
All Resistances +7
Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x109b0ade
Item Level: 71
Version: Expansion 1.10+
6% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm of Fortune
Small Charm
Required Level: 18
Fingerprint: 0xe94c1f29
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
4% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm of Fortune
Small Charm
Required Level: 18
Fingerprint: 0xc03d6ad2
Item Level: 58
Version: Expansion 1.10+
4% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm of Fortune
Small Charm
Required Level: 18
Fingerprint: 0xfb3c45c
Item Level: **
Version: Expansion 1.10+
4% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Amber Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0x1c81d53f
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Lightning Resist +10%
Shimmering Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 25
Fingerprint: 0x25f790ea
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
All Resistances +4
Small Charm of Fortune
Small Charm
Required Level: 18
Fingerprint: 0x739d1b88
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm of Fortune
Small Charm
Required Level: 18
Fingerprint: 0xb8680a31
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Code:
Name: Vikhyat
Race: Desert Mercenary
Type: Def-Nightmare
Experience: 77049548
Level: 85
Dead?: false
Naked/Gear
Strength: 186/191
Dexterity: 150/155
HP: 1767/1767
Defense: 1302/2172
AR: 1913/470598
Fire: 149/109/49
Cold: 179/139/79
Lightning: 149/109/49
Poison: 149/109/49
Delirium
Superior Demonhead
LemIstIo
Defense: 436
Durability: 10 of 20
Required Level: 55
Required Strength: 102
Fingerprint: 0xe3ad7178
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
1% Chance to cast level 50 Delirium when struck
6% Chance to cast level 14 Mind Blast when struck
14% Chance to cast level 13 Terror when struck
11% Chance to cast level 18 Confuse on striking
+2 to All Skills
+13% Enhanced Defense
+261 Defense
+10 to Vitality
50% Extra Gold from Monsters
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Level 17 Attract (60/60 Charges)
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Lem Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Io Rune
Lem Rune
Required Level: 43
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 75% Extra Gold from Monsters
Armor: 50% Extra Gold from Monsters
Shields: 50% Extra Gold from Monsters
Ist Rune
Required Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Armor: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Io Rune
Required Level: 35
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +10 to Vitality
Armor: +10 to Vitality
Shields: +10 to Vitality
Treachery
Boneweave
ShaelThulLem
Defense: 434
Durability: 41 of 45
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 158
Fingerprint: 0xb1e77619
Item Level: **
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 15 Fade when struck
25% Chance to cast level 15 Venom on striking
+2 to Assassin Skill Levels
+45% Increased Attack Speed
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resist +30%
50% Extra Gold from Monsters
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Shael Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Socketed: Lem Rune
Shael Rune
Required Level: 29
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +20% Increased Attack Speed
Armor: +20% Faster Hit Recovery
Shields: +20% Faster Block Rate
Thul Rune
Required Level: 23
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 3 - 14 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
Armor: Cold Resist +30%
Shields: Cold Resist +35%
Lem Rune
Required Level: 43
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 75% Extra Gold from Monsters
Armor: 50% Extra Gold from Monsters
Shields: 50% Extra Gold from Monsters
Insight
Cryptic Axe
RalTirTalSol
Two Hand Damage: 118 - 498
Durability: 41 of 65
Required Level: 59
Required Strength: 165
Required Dexterity: 103
Fingerprint: 0x10288223
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Level 17 Meditation Aura When Equipped
+35% Faster Cast Rate
232% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Minimum Damage
245% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
Adds 75 Poison Damage Over 5 Secs (125 Frames)
+3 to Critical Strike
All Stats +5
+2 to Mana after each Kill
23% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Ral Rune
Socketed: Tir Rune
Socketed: Tal Rune
Socketed: Sol Rune
Ral Rune
Required Level: 19
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
Armor: Fire Resist +30%
Shields: Fire Resist +35%
Tir Rune
Required Level: 13
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +2 to Mana after each Kill
Armor: +2 to Mana after each Kill
Shields: +2 to Mana after each Kill
Tal Rune
Required Level: 17
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 75 Poison Damage Over 5 Secs (125 Frames)
Armor: Poison Resist +30%
Shields: Poison Resist +35%
Sol Rune
Required Level: 27
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +9 to Minimum Damage
Armor: Damage Reduced by 7
Shields: Damage Reduced by 7The build for a FoH pally was standard skill wise. Early levels I used one pointers such as holy fire, holy freeze, etc. until holy shock became available. Since holy shock was a synergy I pumped that until level 30 when FOH became available. After that I maxed FoH and conviction, followed by its two synergies holy shock and holy bolt. Spare skill points after that were dumped into holy shield for better blocking/defense. Stats once again, enough strength for gear, enough dex to maintain max block, rest into vitality, none in energy.
Gear for early leveling was a standard array of random set pieces that I usually throw together until level 15 when I could equip ravenclaw, after that I think I relied on cleglaws and other various items to carry me to level 30 at which point caster gear was equipped including spirit sword/shield, vmagi, peasant crown, and other exceptional pieces of equipment. Gear was eventually replaced as other items became available resulting in the end game setup you see above. The setup allows max block, max res (over maxed fire/lightning), some DR%, and a decent amount of magic find. Some changes would obviously be made if I were to ever get an enigma assembled to equip and hit the last fcr breakpoint. Without enigma, hitting the last fcr breakpoint was pretty unnecessary, other than firing off holy bolts one frame faster, which wasn’t worth the sacrifice in over stacked res/mf. Thanks to Fred for the CTA base, which ended up being much better than my previous CTA with +4 bo, and frozzzen for trading me the spirit base.
Questing and Gameplay:
Questing was done with Fred’s lightning sorc, ultimately he was going to get to an end game build that included infinity, but until then my high level conviction obviously helped his damage quite a lot. Unfortunately being a single target attack, that really only works its best on undead, I was at most times just a walking aura that would randomly snipe a monster here and there. There was a great discrepancy between the number of monsters fred killed and the number of monsters that I killed, except in Act 2 where pretty much everything is undead. The chaos sanctuary wasn’t too bad either since a large amount of monsters in there are also undead. In most other cases though his lightning or chain lightning would flatten the groups of enemies quicker than I ever could with a one second attack. General game play consisted of Fred teleporting around casting lightning, and me charging with vigor on the switch cta, finding a group of monsters, switch to conviction/foh, snipe away, and move to next group. No real significant problems other than some slight boredom as the setup I had was pretty much all around safe.
With all that being said, could I take this build through on its own? Probably not, it would take too much time for my patience to allow unless I could somehow remove the timer, or make every monster in the game undead. In terms of magic finding on my own though, this guy is good at both Mausoleum and Ancient Tunnels. Mausoleum is all undeads, and Tunnels is mostly undeads, and all the lightning immunes can be broken disregarding some unlucky combination of mods. Definitely much slower than a sorc, but much safer, and charge while not as fast as teleport, is still a pretty good substitute.
Interesting finds:
Nothing too amazing that I recall, I have a screen shot of Fred’s forge which was a fail rune. I don’t think we went back to do mine at the time. I did find a legendary mallet in one of my attempted AT runs, but it ended up being stone crusher so I was disappointed, but still a grailer.
Future Plans:
Mausoleum and Ancient Tunnel runs every now and again, also some chaos/baal runs with the MP crew if it ever comes up. While not as fast as a sorc in either of the two major magic find areas, it’s definitely a good change of pace (although the build is still hipster, I’m pretty sure it’s the singer barb of the paladin class that will never catch on quite as well).
Screenshots for your enjoyment:
I have a lot for some reason:
Crazy AR – Normal, Lightning! – Hell, RoF – Hell, Rof #2 – Hell, Chaos Sanc – Hell, Diablo – Hell, Frozen River – Hell, Frozen River #2 – Hell, Frozen River #3 – Hell, Frozen River #4 – Hell, Ancients – Hell, Ancients #2 – Hell, WSK – Hell, WSK #2 – Hell, Throne – Hell, Baal – Hell, Baal #2 – Hell, Baal Drop – Hell, The End, Crazy AT Map (had 4 shrines in it, thought it was kind of cool)
Thanks for reading!
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