version 1.09 question

[endomorphious]

version 1.09 question

Hi all, thinking about a normal only multiarrow build for doing multiple larzuk quests and I have a question. I was reading a really good twink guide here and it mentioned the RavenClaw from 1.09 as being really powerful because of lvl 30 exploding arrow charges. If i were to install a second game can I run it on the realms as a 1.09 game to MF for a ravenclaw and then eventually bring it into version 1.11? I actually have three characters Id love to use that bow on so it would be worth the hassle IF loading and running 1.09 works on realm. The second question is in regards to plus damage jewels/charms, does the increased damage apply to all the arrows or just the middle one? How about poison damage?

Thanks for taking the time to answer.

 

[crawlingdeadman]

Re: version 1.09 question

1) ravenclaw is 1.09 and up. i have one on 1.11 and use it with an enchantress to cow all the characters i cow 20-24.
2) the exploding arrow only works for normal attack, not multi, strafe, magic arrow or any other skill. they're also not charges. it fires explosive arrows (with normal attack).

edit: ah i see. was the 1.09 one different than the current incarnation?

edit again: it does indeed. ignore me...but i spent the time typing so imma post it anyway.

 

[Heskla]

Re: version 1.09 question

Bringing the raven claw from 1.09 to 1.11 only works in single player.
When a 1.09 char with Raven Claw is converted into 1.10+ the bow gets bugged. The explosive arrows get a much higher skill-lvl than the deafult. So, you can't play old patches on the realms, but in single player you can.

 

[Summerfun]

Re: version 1.09 question

As soon as you log on B.net for the first time with a new instalation of d2, it will update to the current version. So the answere is no!

 

[NASE]

Re: version 1.09 question

anyway, why do you want to use a bowazon. Multi is much to mana hungry to use a low level and strafe only get avaible at lvl 24. Count in the fact that you need a good bow to do damage and things get hard.

If you want a bowazon, I'd go for a exploding arrow zon. Exploding arrow gets avaible at lvl 12, you can stack up on fire charms, and use a bow with lost of fire damage. At players 1, you should get enough damage to cut through the first acts.
If you combine that with jewels of envy - +20 Poison Damage Over 2 Seconds - and you will have a good combination of fire damage - appliable by exploding arrow - and poison damage for strafe at higher lvls.

Try geting some jewels with good affixes, fire damage, poison damage etc.

[edit]
the keys are elemental damage and jewel'd equipment.

 

[endomorphious]

Re: version 1.09 question

thanks all for the reply...sigh would have loved that version 1.09 bow on the realms. My goal is to design a build that can power through to act 5 and get the larzuk and the Qualthek rune quests in a few hours of play. I plan on using a six socket long bow with all jewels of envy and in the helm/armor 7 tir for +14to mana after each kill to power the MS skill. For the early part until level 13 I will use Arctic set with a hel in the bow 3 chipped emeralds and charms to reach needed stats. MS is pretty much not needed until lvl 13 anyways for fast leveling up until then. My one concern is does the poison damage transfer from jewels of envy to all the MS arrows, or just the center 1 or 2. As an alternative the suggested explosive arrow with a ravenclaw might indeed be a better alternative. Does the explosion splash damage affect all the arrows of MS or no? Other suggestions for a fast normal rush build welcome.

 

[NASE]

Re: version 1.09 question

poison damage will be transferred to all arrows when using multishot or strafe - though note that both have a 1/4 damage penalty when it comes down to elemental damage.
The mod fire exploding arrow - and magic aswell - are only used when using normal attacks. So if you have normal attack on your right mouse button and you click it, you will fire a exploding arrow. On the other hand, strafe and multi shot will never shoot any exploding arrows. Never.

If you want a self rush build, go to the single player forum and ask there. Or atleast not here because I don't think amazons are really good selfrushers. Thier usefull elemental attacks are of high level - safe for exploding arrow perhaps - and thier physical damage attacks are quite mana intense and lack damage. If I were to choise a build, I'd for a fireball sorc - for teleport, dual swing barb or elemental zealalot or matrial artist assasin. Basicly, anything mele that has high damage or a sorc that uses early skills and has teleport.
Now that I mention that, perhaps physical spear might be your best bet. Normally, mele char don't have much problems in normal and with fend/jab/critical, you'll have almost the best skills in the game.

On the other hand, if you manage to get a good amazon for selfrushes, let me know. I once had the same plan.