upgrading necromancer shield

[Lunarhammer]

upgrading necromancer shield

Hi everyone, I got a homocouls shield *typo prolly. but is there a way I can upgrade it? I seen one before that was bloodlord skull, but I cant find anything on upgrading shields, any info, I would really appreciate it, thanks!

 

[Painman]

http://www.battle.net/diablo2exp/items/cube.shtml

"1 Ko Rune + 1 Lem Rune + 1 Perfect Diamond + Exceptional Unique Armor = Elite Version of Armor (Single Player, Ladder Only)
This formula changes the base item type from the exceptional to elite version. For example Ghost Armor is turned into a Dusk Shroud. This does NOT convert the item to the Elite Unique version of the Unique Item. Unique item bonuses remain the same; only the item it's based on is upgraded. This can be used to upgrade Ethereal Items also. They will continue to be Ethereal after they are upgraded. You cannot do this formula unless you are using a Ladder Character. Also if the item is socketed, then jewels or runes and their mods will also remain. Armor refers to any sort of armor, including helms, boots, belts, gloves and shields, not just body armor."

Upping a Homunculus is questionable IMO - It won't gain any % chance to block. It'll gain some defense, but it'll become harder to equip - 106 STR.

 

[Latex Glove]

I agree with Painman - it's most definitely not worth upping, as it only steepens the requirements and doesn't give any bonus other than nominal increase in Defense. Additionally, Defense is not much of a stat that Necromancers need focus on - if ever.