Zeal: does the listed attack rating replace or add to current AR?

[krunchyfrogg]

Zeal: does the listed attack rating replace or add to current AR?

I'd usually think it adds to the Attack Rating you already have, but I ask because I was reading a Paladin Build based on this skill and the Cold Aura skill, and the build said that Attack Rating is a problem for this build.

That seemed weird to me because I'd figure a Paladin with a decent DEX stat and a bonus from Zeal wouldn't have much of a problem.

Does Zeal add to or replace AR?

 

[SmittySixTen]

Re: Zeal: does the listed attack rating replace or add to current AR?

If AR is granted in a skill, it will always increase your current AR, not replace it.

 

[Low Key]

Re: Zeal: does the listed attack rating replace or add to current AR?

Even if it adds to it, you're going to need Attack Rating in the 6000+ area to hit consistently in Hell. Even with Zeal's +AR% mod, some characters have trouble reaching that high.

 

[sike]

Re: Zeal: does the listed attack rating replace or add to current AR?

ela!

- You have clean 1000 AR from item and dex bonuses. When you'r using Zeal for attacking and Zeal says it gives +100% AR, you have 2000 with Zeal. Same for all other +AR skills.
- But multiple +AR% skills and items wont multiply together. If you now with that Zeal use weapon which alone gives additional +100% AR you'll have 3000 total, not 4000.

- Best help are items with -25%, -50% enemy defense. ITD (ignore target def) does not work agains many monsters and against any player. -xx% defense works against everybody.

 

[Trueblood]

Re: Zeal: does the listed attack rating replace or add to current AR?

The cheapest way to get around high AR is socket your weapon with a low level rune 'Eth'.

 

[krunchyfrogg]

Re: Zeal: does the listed attack rating replace or add to current AR?

The cheapest way to get around high AR is socket your weapon with a low level rune 'Eth'.

What does that do?

 

[krunchyfrogg]

Re: Zeal: does the listed attack rating replace or add to current AR?

Even if it adds to it, you're going to need Attack Rating in the 6000+ area to hit consistently in Hell. Even with Zeal's +AR% mod, some characters have trouble reaching that high.

I'm pumping my DEX 2 points every level as a Paladin (with the other 3 points being divided between STR and VIT). Should I have a problem in the later stages of Normal Mode?

 

[Trueblood]

Re: Zeal: does the listed attack rating replace or add to current AR?

Eth give -25% def to all monster when socketed in a weapon. I am sure everyone here would agree that pumping Dex for AR is not efficient. If you play on bnet, get a Angelic amulet+ring combo or Signo Helm+Gloves for AR boost. You could get those for as cheap as one pgem per piece from the trade forum. Some even give them away for free.

Keep your Dex sufficient for 75% block with Holy Shield on, unless you're using a shield with less than 65% base block.

 

[Mursilis]

Putting points into Dexterity to increase Attack Rating is not very efficient. You're much better off findng Steel charms (+AR charms) and putting those in your inventory or by wearing equipment that gives a bonus to AR. The Angelic Ring-Amulet combo is a popular such couple of items.