NM Mephisto 1, My Hammerdin 0
Hey Guys...
I need some more of your infinate wisdom on MF Character Builds. I know a Blizz/Sorc is a primo build for Farming Meph but i'm interested in a melee toon. Here's the deal. Last night i figured i was as high as i could go doing normal Baal runs. I stopped at 56. Killed Baal and got a rush to the council. Went in on my first NM Meph run with my Hammerdin maxed on Hammer & Concentration and some points in Vigor. I was equipped with EarthShaker, a 600 def armor, 291 Shako and my Lidless Wall shield. I took my Def Merc in for kicks. Total defense was about 1450, give or take a few points. I used one of my Teleport rings and Peter Panned it around level 2 till i found the stairs down. I managed to tele around only waking up a few witches along the way. Go to Meph and Mighty Merc waived the white flag and took to the ground. That left me with Meph.
I was basically reduced to a limp noodle and promptly died when i realized EarthShaker was doing nothing even with Concentration maxed out. I switched to Hammers once and i wasn't even putting a dent in 'ole Meph. I honestly thought i had enough to at least put up a decent fight but i didn't even get into the ring with him.
Here's my question. Is my Hammerdin a lame-duck build against NM Meph? Should i have tried something different? It took me about a week to rush this guy so rushing another is no big deal. Can anyone recommend a melee build that can go toe to toe with NM Meph? Maybe i just wasn't ready for battle properly? Can my Hammerdin still be salvaged..IE: twinked enough to kill Meph or is he a lost cause?
If anyone would be kind enough to lend me some suggestions, i'd be greatful.
As always,
Thanks!
-Bo
Hey Guys...
I need some more of your infinate wisdom on MF Character Builds. I know a Blizz/Sorc is a primo build for Farming Meph but i'm interested in a melee toon. Here's the deal. Last night i figured i was as high as i could go doing normal Baal runs. I stopped at 56. Killed Baal and got a rush to the council. Went in on my first NM Meph run with my Hammerdin maxed on Hammer & Concentration and some points in Vigor. I was equipped with EarthShaker, a 600 def armor, 291 Shako and my Lidless Wall shield. I took my Def Merc in for kicks. Total defense was about 1450, give or take a few points. I used one of my Teleport rings and Peter Panned it around level 2 till i found the stairs down. I managed to tele around only waking up a few witches along the way. Go to Meph and Mighty Merc waived the white flag and took to the ground. That left me with Meph.
I was basically reduced to a limp noodle and promptly died when i realized EarthShaker was doing nothing even with Concentration maxed out. I switched to Hammers once and i wasn't even putting a dent in 'ole Meph. I honestly thought i had enough to at least put up a decent fight but i didn't even get into the ring with him.
Here's my question. Is my Hammerdin a lame-duck build against NM Meph? Should i have tried something different? It took me about a week to rush this guy so rushing another is no big deal. Can anyone recommend a melee build that can go toe to toe with NM Meph? Maybe i just wasn't ready for battle properly? Can my Hammerdin still be salvaged..IE: twinked enough to kill Meph or is he a lost cause?
If anyone would be kind enough to lend me some suggestions, i'd be greatful.
As always,
Thanks!
-Bo