Hmm So what is the best Hammerdin Build?

[AceOfFlames]

Hmm So what is the best Hammerdin Build?

I already have a Zeal\Fana Pally so I know a lot about Paladins.. but have never played a Hammerdin, I'm starting one but the only definites I know of are.. Blessed Hammer (duh lol) Blessed Aim and Vigor.

 

[Carolus Rex]

... And concentration, read the guides thread.

 

[luis19]

i would reccomend a liberator over a pure hammerdin because it is much more versatile.
just look at the guide thread for the liberator guide

 

[AceOfFlames]

I did read the guide thread... was just seeing if anyone had anything I should know other than that info...

what does concentration do for the build ?

 

[Soepgroente]

Enhance the damage of the hammers at 50% of the listed amount. (So for ex. 400% ed concentration triples the hammer damage (+200%))

 

[Tanatus]

check paladin FAQ...
personal recomendation - use capatain_bogus "maximum damage hammer-mathematical approach" guide

 

[Zvolen]

I did read the guide thread... was just seeing if anyone had anything I should know other than that info...

what does concentration do for the build ?

If you read the guide then how did you not know about concentration, just curious.

 

[Uhgii]

If you read the guide then how did you not know about concentration, just curious.

Thats what I was wondering... regardless of which guide you read, you should have somehow figured out about concentration.

 

[fishjie]

hammerdin is straight forward, there is only ONE way to build it:
20 hammers
20 conc
20 vigor
20 blessed aim
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what you spend the remaining points on is pretty much up to you. i went holy shield and you really cant go wrong with that

 

[Zvolen]

Thats what I was wondering... regardless of which guide you read, you should have somehow figured out about concentration.

You would think so, thats why I was curious.

 

[AceOfFlames]

I know the guide says concentration is a must but I dont see where it shows the damage improvement

 

[Milamber]

I don't really want to add to the calling out of the guides, but this is from one of the guides:

Concentration – this aura is the only one that enhances the damage from Blessed Hammer, another skill to max. 20 points here

Regarding the Hammerdin.

The only casting break points you should really concern yourself are last and second last - 125% and 75% respectively. There is a lot of debate over which is the best, especially when asked, "which is better, HotO or Wizspike?" HotO will add a lot of damage to your hammers, and you can easily get to the 125% FCR with it...whereas with the Wizspike you can easily get to the 125% FCR but will do less damage. What you do is your personally preference.

As others have stated Concentration adds to the damage of your hammers, but by 50% it states.

Hammerdins can complete Hell on players 8 with a good setup, and when duelling the nice thing is to not use Concentration. Some circles don't allow you to teleport if you have Enigma...but really use Vigor and you'll be fine.

A good setup which is achievable is:

Helm: Shako
Armour: Vipemagi
Weapon: HotO/Wizspike/Suicide Branch
Shield: HoZ
Belt: Arachnid's
Gloves: Frosties/Magefist/Trangs Claw/Crafted/Rare/Chanceguards
Boots: War Travs/Waterwalks etc
Amulet: Telling of the Beads/Mara's/Crafted/Rare/Magic
Rings: SoJ x 2 / SoJ and BK
Charms: Lion Branded Skill charms.

 

[AceOfFlames]

Originally Posted by Ragnarod
Concentration – this aura is the only one that enhances the damage from Blessed Hammer, another skill to max. 20 points here

What I'm trying to say is that I've read the guides and I understand that perfectly... But I just dont see a syngergy or anything in the aura description saying " This increases the damage of Blessed Hammer"
I guess I just dont understand what the connection is between the two.

 

[bunghole]

i have a level ** hammerdin just like lots of other people and i say to put a single point into redemtion. It is ridiculusly good when trying to take down mana drain guys and just for getting lost health and mana back. u could just use the redeemer on switch (or whatever its called) but i think its better to just have the plus skills and not have to worry about switching. Also i didnt understand the concentration thing at first either but just do it. It works.

 

[Milamber]

Okay, well lets put it this way (and I am not having a go here)

Blessed Aim and Vigor synergise the damage of Blessed Hammers...I would presume base damage....then Concentration adds it's own enhancement on top of that.

 

[Stormshield]

Okay, well lets put it this way (and I am not having a go here)

Blessed Aim and Vigor synergise the damage of Blessed Hammers...I would presume base damage....then Concentration adds it's own enhancement on top of that.

Exactly right, it's a factoring effect.

 

[dthseeker]

you see how on your zeal/fanata paly fanaticism increases your melee dmg? its the same as that except the only aura that increases hammer damage is concentration (hence the maxing of concentration and not fanaticism)
Holy shield is highly recommeneded after 20 blessed, 20 vigor, 20 hammer, 20 conc because your chance to block AND your defense increase, which leaves more points for vitality (because your not putting as many poitns into dex to reach max block because you have holy shield), which means more life.
does that clear things up?
btw at lvl 90 you'll need 129 dex with a lvl 11 holy shield with all the optimal gear (listed above)
if that helps at all

 

[Slayaboxer]

if u said u r experienced with pally and u dont know what does conc do then ur not experienced at all... in fact Im surprised that u dont know :\

 

[bunghole]

man slaya, that was a rude response...but no need to flame. The forums were built for questions, as well as trading and random talk. So dont get mad when people admit their stupidity and ask questions.

I too am stupid!
bung