Matriarch FML – furious WW Assassin

ffs

Diabloii.Net Member
Figured I squeeze in a small write-up before going on vacation for a couple of weeks.

About a month ago I told a friend about my recent fun with D2. ;) He went on to install it and we played two characters to NM Baal, mine being this Assassin while he played a Sorc. She was played as a Fire Trapper until entering Hell. I then decided to finish her by playing through Hell as a WW Sin, having made Chaos and Fury recently.

There are numerous ways to approach this character, from pushing poison damage from Venom to using very strong traps with Lightning Sentry etc... But instead of making essentially a Trapper that's worse than other Trappers, I chose to mostly focus on physical damage and relying on AoE only from Death Sentry, ending up with this gear and build:

Gear:
Code:
GFace with 33 ED/7 FHR jewel
Enigma BP
'Chaos' Suwayyah (350 ED in 14 ED/dura base)
'Fury' Runic Talons
Highlord's Wrath
LoH
Arachnid Mesh/SoE
Ravenfroat
Rare dual leech ring
Gore Rider

Switch: CtA, eth Spirit Monarch

Inventory: Sharp GCs, various life/@ charms

Merc: Reaper's, Tal helmet, Duriel's Shell
Build:
Code:
20 Claw Mastery
10 Weapon Block
20 Venom
20 Death Sentry
18 Fire Blast
Some things on gear: Along the way I theorycrafted quite a bit and in particular considered and tried a handful of other offhand claws. To my surprise there were multiple contenders according to my numbers, with Natalya's Mark, Jade Talon, eth Bartuc's and even Shadow Killer all being not far behind Fury. Unfortunately I don't have a really high dmg eth claw with lots of ED etc., this would be a great build to use something like that. I also fooled around with crafted CB gloves and used a Cham'ed GFace for a while. The latter should be better for extended runningm (if she was even somewhat efficient at anything), given cold damage from Raven can shatter corpses and denying DS explosions. But Raven with ED jewel in headpiece is not bad either, and was definitely fine for playthrough purposes. As for armor, I still wanted Enigma to position better, in particular Merc for Decrepify. Didn't really play around with higher damage armors.

Overall gameplay was really nice to my surprise. I expected to be super annoyed by repair trips and costs, but I didn't even burn through half the Ort runes she had packed in her stash for her journey through Hell. Not nearly as bad as I had feared. As for damage output, well she's neither a pure trapper nor even a WW Barb. :D That being said, the build carried her through Hell with relative ease, starting with P5 and going to P3 from half way through A5 Hell. She was really a lot of fun to play.

IIRC got Mal and Pul from Hellforge, but otherwise didn't find anything of note. I did record her Mat run in case you want to check out some gameplay footage (though her finish was a little bumpy).



GoMule readout:
Code:
Name:       FML
Class:      Assassin
Experience: 1073997757
Level:      85

            Naked/Gear
Strength:   69/147
Dexterity:  118/136
Vitality:   303/325
Energy:     25/25
HP:         1127/1334
Mana:       151/297
Stamina:    553/573
Defense:    29/1648
AR:         100000554/100001115

Fire:       142/102/42
Cold:       117/77/17
Lightning:  180/140/80
Poison:     124/84/24

MF:         115       Block:      33
GF:         0
FR/W:       75
FHR:        92
IAS:        80
FCR:        48

Fire Blast: 18/25
Shock Web: 1/8
Blade Sentinel: 1/8
Charged Bolt Sentry: 1/8
Wake of Fire: 0/0
Blade Fury: 0/0
Lightning Sentry: 1/8
Wake of Inferno: 0/0
Death Sentry: 20/27
Blade Shield: 0/0

Claw Mastery: 20/27
Psychic Hammer: 1/8
Burst of Speed: 1/8
Weapon Block: 7/14
Cloak of Shadows: 1/8
Fade: 1/8
Shadow Warrior: 0/0
Mind Blast: 1/8
Venom: 20/27
Shadow Master: 0/0

Tiger Strike: 0/0
Dragon Talon: 0/0
Fists of Fire: 0/0
Dragon Claw: 0/0
Cobra Strike: 0/0
Claws of Thunder: 0/0
Dragon Tail: 0/0
Blades of Ice: 0/0
Dragon Flight: 0/0
Phoenix Strike: 0/0

Shimmering Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 37
Fingerprint: 0xec4da81
Item Level: 94
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+30 to Life
All Resistances +14

Tome of Town Portal
Fingerprint: 0x8faf45a5
Item Level: 10
Version: Expansion 1.10+

Tome of Identify
Fingerprint: 0xea327206
Item Level: 10
Version: Expansion 1.10+

Viper Finger
Ring
Required Level: 65
Fingerprint: 0x931c1817
Item Level: 79
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+72 to Attack Rating
5% Mana stolen per hit
8% Life stolen per hit
Lightning Resist +19%
Fire Resist +21%

Highlord's Wrath
Amulet
Required Level: 65
Fingerprint: 0x6a61039f
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed
Adds 1 - 30 Lightning Damage
31% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
Lightning Resist +35%
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 15

Chaos Noose
Amulet
Required Level: 52
Fingerprint: 0xdce059f4
Item Level: 96
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Trap Skills (Assassin Only)
+7% Faster Cast Rate
+16 to Mana
Regenerate Mana 5%
All Resistances +5
Lightning Resist +6%
5% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Ort Rune
Required Level: 21
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 50 Lightning Damage
Armor: Lightning Resist +30%
Shields: Lightning 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%

Amber Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0x4223a875
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+18 to Life
Lightning Resist +10%

Sapphire Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0x2ad8cff2
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+17 to Life
Cold Resist +11%

Viridian Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0x9c0f3639
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+18 to Life
Poison Resist +6%

Viridian Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xb7667c2e
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+18 to Life
Poison Resist +7%

Amber Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xd0a86f2c
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+17 to Life
Lightning Resist +10%

Beryl Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xe818264b
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+20 to Life
Poison Resist +5%

Sharp Grand Charm of Blight
Grand Charm
Required Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0x719c4d14
Item Level: 82
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+7 to Maximum Damage
+54 to Attack Rating
Adds 6 Poison Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)

Sharp Grand Charm of Venom
Grand Charm
Required Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0xaa0a94ee
Item Level: 33
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+8 to Maximum Damage
+62 to Attack Rating
Adds 15 Poison Damage Over 4 Secs (100 Frames)

Enigma
Breast Plate
JahIthBer
Defense: 823
Durability: 45 of 50
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 30
Fingerprint: 0x3aad8739
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+45% Faster Run/Walk
+1 to Teleport
+757 Defense
+63 to Strength (Based on Character Level)
Increase Maximum Life 5%
Damage Reduced by 8%
+14 Life after each Kill
15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
85% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level)
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Jah Rune
Socketed: Ith Rune
Socketed: Ber Rune

Jah Rune
Required Level: 65
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Ignore Target's Defense
Armor: Increase Maximum Life 5%
Shields: +50 to Life

Ith Rune
Required Level: 15
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +9 to Maximum Damage
Armor: 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
Shields: 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana

Ber Rune
Required Level: 63
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 20% Chance of Crushing Blow
Armor: Damage Reduced by 8%
Shields: Damage Reduced by 8%

Shimmering Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 53
Fingerprint: 0x1b02418c
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+33 to Life
All Resistances +14

Shimmering Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0xb59a45d1
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+36 to Life
All Resistances +13

Ort Rune
Required Level: 21
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 50 Lightning Damage
Armor: Lightning Resist +30%
Shields: Lightning 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%

Cobalt Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xc03116f
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+16 to Life
Cold Resist +8%

Beryl Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xe01e23b0
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+19 to Life
Poison Resist +5%

Amber Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xebfe5b97
Item Level: **
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+18 to Life
Lightning Resist +11%

Beryl Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xf80124fa
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+20 to Life
Poison Resist +5%

Gore Rider
War Boots
Defense: 152
Durability: 34 of 34
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 94
Fingerprint: 0x1d10e86f
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+30% Faster Run/Walk
15% Chance of Crushing Blow
15% Deadly Strike
10% Chance of Open Wounds
+183% Enhanced Defense
+20 Maximum Stamina
Requirements -25%
+10 Maximum Durability

Sharp Grand Charm of Dexterity
Grand Charm
Required Level: 21
Fingerprint: 0x17d2d79
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+9 to Maximum Damage
+70 to Attack Rating
+3 to Dexterity

Laying of Hands
Bramble Mitts
Defense: 85
Durability: 11 of 12
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0x8e96b927
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
10% Chance to cast level 3 Holy Bolt on striking
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+350% Damage to Demons
+25 Defense
Fire Resist +50%


Spirit Grip
Vampirebone Gloves
Defense: 57
Durability: 12 of 14
Required Level: 69
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0x79295054
Item Level: **
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+20% Increased Attack Speed
1% Life stolen per hit
10% Chance of Crushing Blow
+16 to Life
Lightning Resist +29%
Fire Resist +28%
18% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Raven Frost
Ring
Required Level: 45
Fingerprint: 0xbbd6b910
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+213 to Attack Rating
Adds 15 - 45 Cold Damage Over 4 Secs (100 Frames)
+15 to Dexterity
+40 to Mana
Cold Absorb 20%
Cannot Be Frozen

Guillaume's Face
Winged Helm
Defense: 217
Durability: 40 of 40
Required Level: 58
Required Strength: 115
Fingerprint: 0x861ffb1b
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+37% Faster Hit Recovery
33% Enhanced Damage
35% Chance of Crushing Blow
15% Deadly Strike
+120% Enhanced Defense
+15 to Strength
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Ruby Jewel of Truth


Ruby Jewel of Truth
Jewel
Required Level: 58
Fingerprint: 0xa61afbdb
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+7% Faster Hit Recovery
33% Enhanced Damage

Horadric Cube
Fingerprint: 0xb6c2553d
Item Level: 13
Version: Expansion 1.10+

Arachnid Mesh
Spiderweb Sash
Defense: 129
Durability: 12 of 12
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0xd6c28a75
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+20% Faster Cast Rate
Slows Target by 10%
+105% Enhanced Defense
Increase Maximum Mana 5%
Level 3 Venom (11/11 Charges)

Super Mana Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 250%

Super Healing Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenish Life +320

Greater Healing Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenish Life +180

Super Healing Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenish Life +320

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Chaos
Superior Suwayyah
FalOhmUm
One Hand Damage: 175 - 234
Durability: 40 of 53
Required Level: 57
Required Strength: 99
Required Dexterity: 99
Fingerprint: 0xc1b9131c
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
9% Chance to cast level 11 Frozen Orb on striking
11% Chance to cast level 9 Charged Bolt on striking
+35% Increased Attack Speed
350% Enhanced Damage
Adds 216 - 471 Magic Damage
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+1 to Whirlwind
+10 to Strength
+15 Life after each Demon Kill
Increase Maximum Durability 11%
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Fal Rune
Socketed: Ohm Rune
Socketed: Um Rune

Fal Rune
Required Level: 41
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +10 to Strength
Armor: +10 to Strength
Shields: +10 to Strength

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

Um Rune
Required Level: 47
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 25% Chance of Open Wounds
Armor: Cold Resist +15%
Lightning Resist +15%
Fire Resist +15%
Poison Resist +15%
Shields: Cold Resist +22%
Lightning Resist +22%
Fire Resist +22%
Poison Resist +22%

Fury
Runic Talons
JahGulEth
One Hand Damage: 74 - 135
Durability: 53 of 69
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 115
Required Dexterity: 115
Fingerprint: 0x2f50e993
Item Level: **
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+40% Increased Attack Speed
209% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
-25% Target Defense
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
6% Life stolen per hit
33% Deadly Strike
66% Chance of Open Wounds
Prevent Monster Heal
+5 to Frenzy (Barbarian Only)
+1 to Blade Shield (Assassin Only)
+2 to Lightning Sentry (Assassin Only)
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Jah Rune
Socketed: Gul Rune
Socketed: Eth Rune

Jah Rune
Required Level: 65
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Ignore Target's Defense
Armor: Increase Maximum Life 5%
Shields: +50 to Life

Gul Rune
Required Level: 53
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 20% Bonus to Attack Rating
Armor: +5% to Maximum Poison Resist
Shields: +5% to Maximum Poison Resist

Eth Rune
Required Level: 15
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: -25% Target Defense
Armor: Regenerate Mana 15%
Shields: Regenerate Mana 15%

Call to Arms
Superior War Scepter
AmnRalMalIstOhm
One Hand Damage: 38 - 65
Durability: 70 of 70
Required Level: 57
Required Strength: 55
Fingerprint: 0xfc9ca7a2
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+40% Increased Attack Speed
285% Enhanced Damage
+150% Damage to Undead
Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
7% Life stolen per hit
Prevent Monster Heal
+1 to Holy Shock (Paladin Only)
+6 to Battle Command
+6 to Battle Orders
+1 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
Monarch
TalThulOrtAmn
Defense: 208
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 40 of 44
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 146
Fingerprint: 0xa992cce0
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+28% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+22 to Vitality
+106 to Mana
Cold Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
+7 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Ethereal
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

String of Ears
Demonhide Sash
Defense: 105
Durability: 22 of 22
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 20
Fingerprint: 0x4639c9d1
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
8% Life stolen per hit
+159% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
Damage Reduced by 11%
Magic Damage Reduced by 13
+10 Maximum Durability

Doom Finger
Ring
Required Level: 74
Fingerprint: 0x9b62210b
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Minimum Damage
6% Mana stolen per hit
5% Life stolen per hit
+8 Maximum Stamina
Lightning Resist +7%
Fire Resist +8%

Trang-Oul's Claws
Heavy Bracers
Defense: 72
Durability: 15 of 16
Required Level: 45
Required Strength: 58
Fingerprint: 0x734fcb3
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Curses (Necromancer only)
+20% Faster Cast Rate
+25% to Poison Skill Damage
+30 Defense
Cold Resist +30%


Natalya's Mark
Scissors Suwayyah
One Hand Damage: 120 - 153
Durability: 57 of 68
Required Level: 79
Required Strength: 118
Required Dexterity: 118
Fingerprint: 0xa6e954a8
Item Level: **
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+40% Increased Attack Speed
200% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
+200% Damage to Demons
+200% Damage to Undead
Adds 12 - 17 Fire Damage
Adds 50 Cold Damage Over 4 Secs (100 Frames)


Jade Talon
Wrist Sword
One Hand Damage: 167 - 219
Durability: 27 of 29
Required Level: 66
Required Strength: 95
Required Dexterity: 95
Fingerprint: 0xd6f7ca04
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Martial Art Skills (Assassin Only)
+2 to Shadow Discipline Skills (Assassin Only)
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
228% Enhanced Damage
11% Mana stolen per hit
All Resistances +42
Ethereal

Full Rejuvenation Potion
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Replenishes Mana 100%
Replenishes Health 100%

Mercenary:

Name:       Ahsab
Race:       Desert Mercenary
Type:       Off-Nightmare
Experience: 74581336
Level:      85
Dead?:      false

            Naked/Gear
Strength:   186/201
Dexterity:  150/150
HP:         1767/1912
Defense:    1302/2091
AR:         1913/1913

Fire:       184/144/84
Cold:       214/174/114
Lightning:  184/144/84
Poison:    184/144/84

Duriel's Shell
Cuirass
Defense: 662
Durability: 31 of 150
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 65
Fingerprint: 0x43fe3e08
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+174% Enhanced Defense
+106 Defense (Based on Character Level)
+15 to Strength
+85 to Life (Based on Character Level)
Cold Resist +30%
All Resistances +20
Cannot Be Frozen
+100 Maximum Durability


Tal Rasha's Horadric Crest
Death Mask
Defense: 127
Durability: 14 of 20
Required Level: 66
Required Strength: 55
Fingerprint: 0x97981bb8
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
10% Mana stolen per hit
10% Life stolen per hit
+45 Defense
+60 to Life
+30 to Mana
All Resistances +15



The Reaper's Toll
Thresher
Two Hand Damage: 36 - 425
Durability: 36 of 65
Required Level: 75
Required Strength: 114
Required Dexterity: 89
Fingerprint: 0xcdcf8062
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
33% Chance to cast level 1 Decrepify on striking
202% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
Adds 4 - 44 Cold Damage Over 1 Secs (26 Frames)
14% Life stolen per hit
33% Deadly Strike
Requirements -25%

She was basically a side project, albeit a not very drastic change of scenery, as i'm mainly leveling a Barb at Baal at the moment, so I've been whirling a lot recently. :) Plans for after the holidays are to hopefully play him to 96-97 and find a great Pit map, before the annual RFL action starts!
 

Gripphon

Diabloii.Net Member
This is actually one of my favorites for PvP where she is called ghost. No Death Sentry there though.
I want to try her out in PvM, but pure physical/poison damage variant.
 

Luhkoh

Diabloii.Net Member
Very nice! I haven't made a chaos claw yet, but everyone really seems to enjoy their playthroughs with this build, I'll have to get around to that :). Nice writeup too!
 

ffs

Diabloii.Net Member
Give it a shot! Ohm is not that much of an investment, and second claw has similar or even better options than Fury so no Jah required there, just wanted to use it at least once. Obviously she could be more optimised in general (IIRC I even screwed up some attack speed breakpoints with main/offhand combo I finished A5 with :D), but only so much in case of my gear options. The real difference maker would be an awesome rare eth second claw with very high dmg. I think I’ll revisit her if I ever find something like that. :)
 
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PhineasB

Diabloii.Net Member
@ffs nice one. I really enjoy assassins so it’s nice to see more Mats. Out of curiosity, are you assuming eth claw with repair damage roll or would you Zod the eth claw (speaking of which, congrats on OBP haul)?

I’m curious because I was thinking of revisiting this build if I get through my new sept, but I’ve never come close to high damage eth claw with self repair in all these years (which include picking up every rare claw for a while). I think I have a few high damage eth ones without repair mod though, and I’m now thinking I could use one of those.
 

ffs

Diabloii.Net Member
If it was really good I would consider using a Zod even though it’s rather a niche use. But so are all Zod uses anyway. Depends on the claw I'd say, things like WSM, mods, IAS.. whether it could be used for other builds as well. Even if never used on another char, I guess one would like to have the option at least.

Indeed personally I’ve been lucky with Zod drops. After two BotDs and eth Cleaver I still have a couple unused ones left and no better use for them atm, so I guess that plays a role here. ;)

edit: Of course self repair is ideal though. Without knowing possible mod combinations from the top of my head, I’ve seen screenshots of something like IAS, 400 ED, fools mod, 2 sockets for Ber or Lo... a man can dream right? :D
 
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NanoMist

Diabloii.Net Member
I'm also on that wait list for a godly eth rare claw, self repair or Zod. I have an eth rare Feral Claw with Cruel mod but not much else. Aside from that, lots of the more accessible offhand claws are quite close in damage as ffs mentioned.
 
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