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GoochMcNuts wrote:how do diminishing returns work for energy? does gradually tapper off once energy reaches 2k or is it a flat out nerf to anything over 2k? Just trying to get an idea of how much energy I should be aiming for as a spell caster. also is the cap for spell focus still 1k?


The answer to both these questions is in the docs: https://docs.median-xl.com/doc/concepts/spellfocus

Spell focus is capped at 1k, energy is logarithmic. 2k energy (actually, 1996) is just a fairly reasonable stopping point where you get 105% spell damage and it takes more than 100 energy to get the next 1%.

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robomixor wrote:Hi,
About necro 's metal GOLEM:
Does every stats of the item we use to make the golem is used? including base damage or defense?
So should we mo , upgrade and socket the metal item before summoning?
Does stats like str/vita/dex are usefull ? or only life?
Any suggestions of items?
Maybe runewords with aura?
THX


Normally it inherits all the stats. I never tried with aura items. I use to tank a little and with "on attack" procs, like miasma, balefire, etc... I never pushed an Iron Golem, I always have just one point in the skill. Good item is TU Naginata for bloodlust proc for exemple
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Seikun wrote:Str requirement shouldn't be a problem. I don't see who else could use Azure effectively, apart from uhm and barb, and neither is supposed to have problems with reaching ~900 str with charms, 2x emps and Stormlord/Mountain King.

Druid :)

Not sure if 2 frames per attack is doable with a no-AS-on-it weapon, but 4/3 frames are surely possible with AS relics in Azure.
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Seikun wrote:
Vanarchy wrote:I answered your question on the previous page.


Boot base depends on the specific character and gear setup. Depends on how much str you have when min-maxed. Greaves have highest str req and you're going to use 2 Sigils of Absolutions on them (+50% req). For UHM pala wearing 2 highroll Emp Glories that's ok (because Stormlord), for other characters might be too hard to wear them. It's safest to craft simple sacred Boots (lowest str req).

Thanks, I noticed.

Str requirement shouldn't be a problem. I don't see who else could use Azure effectively, apart from uhm and barb, and neither is supposed to have problems with reaching ~900 str with charms, 2x emps and Stormlord/Mountain King.


Melee sorc, the natural choice for Crystal Sword based build, is a dexterity based character... so Sacred Boots for her.
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Arkaine's Valor + 2x Sigil of Absolution + 6x -10% requirement jewels -> 507 Str requirement
Sacred Boots + 2x Sigil of Absolution + 4x -10% requirement jewels -> 504 Str requirement

Arkaine's Valor + 2x Sigil of Absolution -> 845 Str requirement
Sacred Light Plated Boots + 2x Sigil of Absolution -> 842 Str requirement

Make your choice as you will. Pala and Barb can probably run LPB (or even Greaves, as mentioned). Other characters will probably need -requirements jewels because you also need 1k Dex for Azurewrath.

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Seikun wrote:Str requirement shouldn't be a problem. I don't see who else could use Azure effectively, apart from uhm and barb, and neither is supposed to have problems with reaching ~900 str with charms, 2x emps and Stormlord/Mountain King.

Druid :)

Not sure if 2 frames per attack is doable with a no-AS-on-it weapon, but 4/3 frames are surely possible with AS relics in Azure.


Speed calc says bear has the same sword breakpoints as wolf, so you can definitely get to 3fpa on either. I don't see how to get more than 280 wIAS (6x
Relic (Gorefest)
Relic
(Random class Only)
Required Level: 75
Gorefest: 66 Magic Damage per Level
40% Attack Speed
+(11 to 21) to Gorefest
+ 5x IAS MO + 2x
Marksman's Eye
Marksman's Eye
Mystic Orb

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5% Attack Speed
+3 to Minimum Damage
10% Bonus to Attack Rating
2% to Dexterity
+10 Required Level
+ 2x
Sigil of Absolution
Sigil of Absolution
Occult Effigy

Cube Reagent
Cube with Any Weapon/Armor to Add Bonus
-5 Required Level
Requirements +25%
(Max 2 Uses per Item)
Cannot be Used with Runewords
) so 2fpa isn't doable.

robomixor wrote:Hi,
About necro 's metal GOLEM:
Does every stats of the item we use to make the golem is used? including base damage or defense?
So should we mo , upgrade and socket the metal item before summoning?
Does stats like str/vita/dex are usefull ? or only life?
Any suggestions of items?
Maybe runewords with aura?
THX


Base damage and defense work. Str/dex/vit don't. You can MO and socket the item before you make the golem out of it, yes.

Anything with a good proc, aura, or resists. Common choices:
Sangreal
Sangreal
Paladin Shields

'OhmSol'
Runeword Level: 70
Level 1 Demon Blood Aura
-10% Base Block Chance
25% Attack Speed
40% Hit Recovery
+(10 to 15)% to Summoned Minion Life
+33 Defense
Na-Krul's Spine
Na-Krul's Spine
Naginata (4)

Two-Hand Damage: (25 - 28) to (31 - 39)
(Assassin Only)
Required Level: 6
Required Dexterity: 58
Item Level: 10
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
Area Effect Attack
20% Chance to cast level 4 Flamefront on Melee Attack
5% Chance to cast level 2 Bloodlust on Melee Attack
+6% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
15% Attack Speed
Adds (8 to 10)-(13 to 20) Damage
+(35 to 40)% Enhanced Damage
Elemental Resists +(21 to 25)%
Physical Resist (3 to 5)%
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: (79 - 90) to (96 - 112)
(Assassin Only)
Required Level: 26
Required Dexterity: 95
Item Level: 36
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
Area Effect Attack
30% Chance to cast level 12 Flamefront on Melee Attack
7% Chance to cast level 8 Bloodlust on Melee Attack
+12% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
25% Attack Speed
Adds (13 to 15)-(28 to 35) Damage
+(81 to 103)% Enhanced Damage
Elemental Resists +(31 to 35)%
Physical Resist (9 to 11)%
Socketed (4)
Two-Hand Damage: (194 - 214) to (221 - 246)
(Assassin Only)
Required Level: 47
Required Dexterity: 192
Item Level: 51
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
Area Effect Attack
40% Chance to cast level 20 Flamefront on Melee Attack
9% Chance to cast level 14 Bloodlust on Melee Attack
+18% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
35% Attack Speed
Adds (18 to 20)-(43 to 50) Damage
+(126 to 149)% Enhanced Damage
Elemental Resists +(41 to 45)%
Physical Resist (15 to 17)%
Socketed (5)
Two-Hand Damage: (255 - 277) to (290 - 320)
(Assassin Only)
Required Level: 57
Required Dexterity: 382
Item Level: 85
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
Area Effect Attack
45% Chance to cast level 24 Flamefront on Melee Attack
10% Chance to cast level 17 Bloodlust on Melee Attack
+24% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
40% Attack Speed
Adds (21 to 23)-(51 to 60) Damage
+(149 to 171)% Enhanced Damage
Elemental Resists +(46 to 50)%
Physical Resist (18 to 20)%
Socketed (6)
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Large Shield (4)

Defense: 85 to 162
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 27
Required Dexterity: 45
Item Level: 10
+(21 to 30) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Elemental Resists +(6 to 10)%
Fire Absorb 1%
Lightning Absorb 1%
Cold Absorb 1%
(4 to 7)% Gold Find
(5 to 10)% Magic Find
Socketed (1)
Defense: 240 to 405
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 21
Required Strength: 53
Required Dexterity: 67
Item Level: 31
+(31 to 40) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Elemental Resists +(11 to 20)%
Fire Absorb 2%
Lightning Absorb 2%
Cold Absorb 2%
(9 to 12)% Gold Find
(11 to 20)% Magic Find
Socketed (3)
Defense: 501 to 817
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 184
Required Dexterity: 139
Item Level: 51
+(41 to 50) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +(21 to 30)%
Fire Absorb 2%
Lightning Absorb 2%
Cold Absorb 2%
(14 to 17)% Gold Find
(21 to 30)% Magic Find
Socketed (4)
Defense: 684 to 1113
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 368
Required Dexterity: 288
Item Level: 77
+(51 to 60) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +(31 to 40)%
Fire Absorb 3%
Lightning Absorb 3%
Cold Absorb 3%
(17 to 19)% Gold Find
(31 to 40)% Magic Find
Socketed (4)
Iron Shard
Iron Shard
Raptor Scythe (Sacred)

Two-Hand Damage: (223 - 280) to (401 - 470)
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength:
1439
Item Level: 105
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.16 per Strength)%
Ethereal
Mega Impact
When Iron Golem Consumes This Item:
+20% Deadly Strike
+20% Crushing Blow
+160% to Iron Golem Damage
10% Chance to cast level 10 Spike Rush on Melee Attack
Adds (31 to 50)-(201 to 230) Damage
(101 to 150)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(100 to 140)% Enhanced Damage
+(1001 to 5000) Defense
Decrease Maximum Life -20%
5% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Requirements +250%
Socketed (6)
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Hey everyone, I play median mostly on SP and was wondering if there is a way to get the Scrolls of Enchantment in SP? do they drop anywhere else? or is there a way to activate goblins for single player?

Cheers!
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MrTime wrote:Hey everyone, I play median mostly on SP and was wondering if there is a way to get the Scrolls of Enchantment in SP? do they drop anywhere else? or is there a way to activate goblins for single player?

Cheers!


No goblins in SP, unfortunately. But you can get all of the scrolls except the ones for helmets and gloves (because those drop from the goblins).

There's another thread with the drop locations: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=60330
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Siosilvar wrote:
MrTime wrote:Hey everyone, I play median mostly on SP and was wondering if there is a way to get the Scrolls of Enchantment in SP? do they drop anywhere else? or is there a way to activate goblins for single player?

Cheers!


No goblins in SP, unfortunately. But you can get all of the scrolls except the ones for helmets and gloves (because those drop from the goblins).

There's another thread with the drop locations: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=60330


Oh amazing, from the documentation it looked like only available from goblins, thanks for link will keep it for reference. :bounce:
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Siosilvar wrote:No goblins in SP, unfortunately. But you can get all of the scrolls except the ones for helmets and gloves (because those drop from the goblins).

I wonder if anyone is willing to help SP guys to obtain goblin-only scrolls.
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Hey!

Was about to start over again, how long will this ladder last?