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Licinius
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First of all, sorry for my bad english, its not my main language.

I start playing Median and i really like it. Now i'm stuck a little bit.

I have a Sorc and play her as Meele.

My Stats:

Level: 45
Attackrating: 1175
Defense: 3197
Life: 2101
Mana: 942
Fire Res: 75
Cold Res: 75
Light Res: 70
Posion Res: 30

My Skilltree looks like this:

12 Moonstrike
9 Summon Blade Spirits
8 Bladestorm
1 Familiar
10 Snow Queen
9 Warp Armor
7 Summon Ice Elementals

My current Gear looks like this:

Weapon: The Warped Blade (Modified with some Mystic Orbs for LifeLeech Mana Leech)
Armor: Wisdoms Warp (Modified with All Res)
Head: Haareis
Gloves: Visegrip
Belt: Moonwrap
Boots: Epicenter
Shield: Pharaoh
Ring/Amulet: some Rares

Act 1 - 3 was very good to go, act 4 was also not 2 hard, but Diablo was not so easy, i beat him but i cant run him because it takes 2 long.
Challenge 0 is done.

I read something about Defense is better then Life, so i try to get much Defense.

So the Statue of Challenge 0 is still needed for something or can i destroy it?

Bladestorm needs much Mana, how can i get more Leech or something that i dont run out of mana?

ATM i try to Beat Challenge 1 but its hard for me.

I try to RUN and WALK, for me it looks like nothing changed about the defense.

I hope for many Tipps and if i have some more questions i will write it down here.

Thanks a lot :-)
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Sell the statue. You don't need it anymore.
The Run/Walk tcd change doesn't show, because that's a basic hidden mechanic in diablo 2. Just make sure to always walk.
For Level challenge 1 get an act 3 merc (bloodmage is the best for that challenge since he can heal you), get at least 5 k defense (get more if you want to feel safer). Then you should be able to let your merc do everything. A hint: never stop moving.

did you upgrade all your gear using an arcane crystal and a rune? You should be able to have your tiered uniques on T4 at least. (the rune is needed to reroll modifiers) Upgrade your armor first because of the level challenge.

If you're stuggling with resist: Create a honorific item (prefered boots or gloves) by using a sacrificial heart and a meditation candle. Honorific items get the double bonus of the mystic orbs. you can buy everything from merchants.

I see you're using Wisdom's warp.
Wedding Dress of the Zann
Wedding Dress of the Zann
Ceremonial Armor (4)

Defense: (352 - 409) to (706 - 821)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 12
Required Dexterity: 97
Item Level: 29
15% Attack Speed
+(2 to 3) to Spiral Dance
4% Deadly Strike
+(35 to 57)% Enhanced Defense
+(16 to 25) to Strength
+(16 to 25) to Dexterity
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1131 - 1268) to (2161 - 2423)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 31
Required Dexterity: 143
Item Level: 40
30% Attack Speed
+(4 to 5) to Spiral Dance
6% Deadly Strike
+(81 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 45) to Strength
+(36 to 45) to Dexterity
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2818 - 3105) to (5286 - 5824)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 48
Required Dexterity: 300
Item Level: 67
45% Attack Speed
+(6 to 7) to Spiral Dance
8% Deadly Strike
+(126 to 149)% Enhanced Defense
+(56 to 65) to Strength
+(56 to 65) to Dexterity
Socketed (5)
Defense: (4203 - 4574) to (7888 - 8585)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 55
Required Dexterity: 622
Item Level: 85
60% Attack Speed
+(7 to 8) to Spiral Dance
10% Deadly Strike
+(149 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
+(66 to 75) to Strength
+(66 to 75) to Dexterity
Socketed (6)
is better. Create that item by cubing a base Ceremonial Armor with 2 arcane crystals and an oil of enchantment.

Create a
Deadfall
Deadfall
Heavy Belt (4)

Defense: (135 - 159) to (178 - 210)
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 36
Item Level: 19
2% Chance to cast level 2 Shower of Rocks on Kill
1% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(24 to 46)% Enhanced Defense
+(16 to 25) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(11 to 15)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (485 - 551) to (616 - 700)
Required Level: 24
Required Strength: 62
Item Level: 36
2% Chance to cast level 4 Shower of Rocks on Kill
2% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(69 to 92)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 45) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1270 - 1400) to (1595 - 1758)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 218
Item Level: 51
2% Chance to cast level 8 Shower of Rocks on Kill
3% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(115 to 137)% Enhanced Defense
+(56 to 65) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1918 - 2095) to (2403 - 2626)
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 436
Item Level: 85
2% Chance to cast level 12 Shower of Rocks on Kill
4% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(138 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
+(66 to 75) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(36 to 40)%
Socketed (2)
using the same method.

Sadly, I'm too inexperience with melee sorc. But as I can see from the shield you're using and the armor you're using: You're trying to get as much +skills as possible. When I started this mod, I also thought that this is the ultimate best stat you can possibly get. But you're wrong. +Skills is mainly good for summoners and casters. But melee's don't profit that much of it as a caster would. For a caster + skills and + spell damage is the shit to get started and dish out some damage. But Melees need armor, some CB, procs enhanced weapon damage, attack speed and so on. Most melee skills are already really good with 1 point only and don't rely on +skills to become stronger. That way you can max other more important skills.
Edited by HechtHeftig 6 years.
Licinius
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Thanks for your Answer.

Looks good for me and possible to do that.

I run very much Mephisto for Uniques for Arcane Chrystals because of Upgrading, but i think i cant Upgrade the Gear atm because my Level is to Low to wear it after the Upgrade. I put many Mystic Orbs in it.

Ah okay, i know the Receipt but i dont was thinking about to creat this Items, thanks i will look to do that.
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HechtHeftig wrote:Sell the statue. You don't need it anymore.

What the fuck is wrong with you. Keep it with you until the end!
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Nice, and welcome. Here are some suggestions:

Stats:
Strength - enough for gear
Dexterity - everything else
Vitality - none
Energy - none

Skills:
Moonstrike - 10 points into Moonstrike is enough early on if Bladestorm is your main attack.
Bladestorm - It only needs 1 point unless you're focusing on Life Leech rather than Life on Striking in Melee.
Familiars - 16 points here will net you 4 cats and +5 to all skills.
Snow Queen - Max this early on, 25 points end-game.
Warp Armor - Max this.
Summon Ice Elementals - 1 point, then put points into Frigid Sphere to increase the life of Elementals without increasing mana cost.
Nova Charge - Putting 1 point here will increase your mana pool while it's active.
Mana Sweep - 1 point. Use this until clvl 90 to replenish your mana.

Gear:
Weapon -
The Warped Blade
The Warped Blade
Warp Blade (4)

One-Hand Damage: (8 - 10) to (25 - 39)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 12
Required Dexterity:
39 to 41
Item Level: 10
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
Area Effect Attack
5% Chance to cast level 12 Energy Beam on Melee Attack
15% Attack Speed
+(13 to 25) to Maximum Damage
+(24 to 46)% Enhanced Damage
+(16 to 25) to Dexterity
2% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Requirements -(11 to 15)%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: (25 - 28) to (78 - 96)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 33
Required Dexterity:
53 to 56
Item Level: 31
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
Area Effect Attack
10% Chance to cast level 20 Energy Beam on Melee Attack
25% Attack Speed
+(38 to 50) to Maximum Damage
+(69 to 92)% Enhanced Damage
+(36 to 45) to Dexterity
4% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Requirements -(21 to 25)%
Socketed (4)
One-Hand Damage: (49 - 54) to (157 - 179)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 52
Required Dexterity:
91 to 96
Item Level: 51
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
Area Effect Attack
15% Chance to cast level 28 Energy Beam on Melee Attack
35% Attack Speed
+(63 to 75) to Maximum Damage
+(115 to 137)% Enhanced Damage
+(56 to 65) to Dexterity
6% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Requirements -(31 to 35)%
Socketed (5)
One-Hand Damage: (69 - 75) to (202 - 225)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 62
Required Dexterity:
166 to 177
Item Level: 77
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
Area Effect Attack
20% Chance to cast level 36 Energy Beam on Melee Attack
40% Attack Speed
+(76 to 88) to Maximum Damage
+(138 to 160)% Enhanced Damage
+(66 to 75) to Dexterity
8% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Requirements -(36 to 40)%
Socketed (6)
is fine. Since you're using Bladestorm, try orbing with Life/Mana on Striking in Melee instead of LL/ML.
Armor -
Wedding Dress of the Zann
Wedding Dress of the Zann
Ceremonial Armor (4)

Defense: (352 - 409) to (706 - 821)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 12
Required Dexterity: 97
Item Level: 29
15% Attack Speed
+(2 to 3) to Spiral Dance
4% Deadly Strike
+(35 to 57)% Enhanced Defense
+(16 to 25) to Strength
+(16 to 25) to Dexterity
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1131 - 1268) to (2161 - 2423)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 31
Required Dexterity: 143
Item Level: 40
30% Attack Speed
+(4 to 5) to Spiral Dance
6% Deadly Strike
+(81 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 45) to Strength
+(36 to 45) to Dexterity
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2818 - 3105) to (5286 - 5824)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 48
Required Dexterity: 300
Item Level: 67
45% Attack Speed
+(6 to 7) to Spiral Dance
8% Deadly Strike
+(126 to 149)% Enhanced Defense
+(56 to 65) to Strength
+(56 to 65) to Dexterity
Socketed (5)
Defense: (4203 - 4574) to (7888 - 8585)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 55
Required Dexterity: 622
Item Level: 85
60% Attack Speed
+(7 to 8) to Spiral Dance
10% Deadly Strike
+(149 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
+(66 to 75) to Strength
+(66 to 75) to Dexterity
Socketed (6)
is likely a better choice.
Helm -
Haareis
Haareis
Diadem (4)

Defense: 36 to 80
Required Level: 10
Required Dexterity: 28
Item Level: 1
1% Chance to cast level 1 Shackles of Ice on Melee Attack
Adds 5-7 Cold Damage
(2 to 4)% Life stolen per Hit
(4 to 6)% to Strength
(4 to 6)% to Dexterity
(4 to 6)% to Vitality
Cold Resist +(16 to 25)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: 103 to 194
Required Level: 28
Required Dexterity: 57
Item Level: 31
2% Chance to cast level 5 Shackles of Ice on Melee Attack
Adds 18-20 Cold Damage
(8 to 10)% Life stolen per Hit
(7 to 9)% to Strength
(7 to 9)% to Dexterity
(7 to 9)% to Vitality
Cold Resist +(36 to 45)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: 215 to 386
Required Level: 46
Required Dexterity: 137
Item Level: 51
3% Chance to cast level 9 Shackles of Ice on Melee Attack
Adds 55-65 Cold Damage
(14 to 16)% Life stolen per Hit
(10 to 12)% to Strength
(10 to 12)% to Dexterity
(10 to 12)% to Vitality
Cold Resist +(56 to 65)%
Socketed (3)
Defense: 296 to 523
Required Level: 54
Required Dexterity: 294
Item Level: 77
4% Chance to cast level 11 Shackles of Ice on Melee Attack
Adds 175-190 Cold Damage
(17 to 19)% Life stolen per Hit
(13 to 15)% to Strength
(13 to 15)% to Dexterity
(13 to 15)% to Vitality
Cold Resist +(66 to 75)%
Socketed (4)
is fine. Also consider
Lanterne Rouge
Lanterne Rouge
Great Helm (4)

Defense: (109 - 126) to (161 - 185)
Required Level: 8
Required Strength: 36
Item Level: 19
4% Chance to cast level 10 Flamefront on Melee Attack
10% Attack Speed
-3% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(12 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+15 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (1)
Defense: (388 - 430) to (536 - 594)
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 62
Item Level: 36
6% Chance to cast level 16 Flamefront on Melee Attack
20% Attack Speed
-6% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(47 to 63)% Enhanced Defense
+20 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (3)
Defense: (990 - 1077) to (1343 - 1461)
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 218
Item Level: 59
8% Chance to cast level 22 Flamefront on Melee Attack
30% Attack Speed
-9% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(81 to 97)% Enhanced Defense
+25 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1481 - 1600) to (1999 - 2161)
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 436
Item Level: 85
10% Chance to cast level 28 Flamefront on Melee Attack
40% Attack Speed
-12% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(98 to 114)% Enhanced Defense
+30 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (4)
or
Stillwater
Stillwater
Bone Helm (4)

Defense: (73 - 85) to (106 - 123)
Required Level: 10
Required Strength:
29 to 30
Item Level: 19
1% Chance to cast level 8 Mana Sweep when Attacked
+(11 to 15) Spell Focus
+(21 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
+(76 to 100) to Mana
Regenerate Mana +(5 to 7)%
+10 Mana after each Kill
Requirements -(6 to 8)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (277 - 312) to (371 - 418)
Required Level: 27
Required Strength:
55 to 56
Item Level: 36
1% Chance to cast level 12 Mana Sweep when Attacked
+(21 to 25) Spell Focus
+(51 to 70)% Enhanced Defense
+(126 to 150) to Mana
Regenerate Mana +(10 to 12)%
+20 Mana after each Kill
Requirements -(10 to 12)%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (716 - 831) to (933 - 1083)
Required Level: 45
Required Strength:
183 to 188
Item Level: 51
1% Chance to cast level 20 Mana Sweep when Attacked
+(31 to 35) Spell Focus
+(81 to 110)% Enhanced Defense
+(176 to 225) to Mana
Regenerate Mana +(14 to 16)%
+28 Mana after each Kill
Requirements -(14 to 16)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1195 - 1352) to (1553 - 1757)
Required Level: 54
Required Strength:
350 to 359
Item Level: 85
2% Chance to cast level 28 Mana Sweep when Attacked
+(36 to 40) Spell Focus
+(121 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(251 to 300) to Mana
Regenerate Mana +(18 to 20)%
+35 Mana after each Kill
Requirements -(18 to 20)%
Socketed (4)
if you're having mana problems.
Gloves - Consider replacing these with Honorifics to meet your resistance needs.
Belt -
Deadfall
Deadfall
Heavy Belt (4)

Defense: (135 - 159) to (178 - 210)
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 36
Item Level: 19
2% Chance to cast level 2 Shower of Rocks on Kill
1% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(24 to 46)% Enhanced Defense
+(16 to 25) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(11 to 15)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (485 - 551) to (616 - 700)
Required Level: 24
Required Strength: 62
Item Level: 36
2% Chance to cast level 4 Shower of Rocks on Kill
2% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(69 to 92)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 45) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1270 - 1400) to (1595 - 1758)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 218
Item Level: 51
2% Chance to cast level 8 Shower of Rocks on Kill
3% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(115 to 137)% Enhanced Defense
+(56 to 65) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1918 - 2095) to (2403 - 2626)
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 436
Item Level: 85
2% Chance to cast level 12 Shower of Rocks on Kill
4% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(138 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
+(66 to 75) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(36 to 40)%
Socketed (2)

Boots - Also consider
Lionpaw
Lionpaw
Chain Boots (4)

Defense: (49 - 54) to (71 - 78)
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 29
Item Level: 10
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(7 to 10) to all Attributes
+(31 to 50) to Life
+(16 to 25) to Mana
(3 to 5)% Bonus to Defense
10% Gold Find
Socketed (1)
Defense: (203 - 218) to (267 - 288)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 58
Item Level: 31
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(15 to 18) to all Attributes
+(71 to 90) to Life
+(36 to 45) to Mana
(9 to 11)% Bonus to Defense
15% Gold Find
Socketed (2)
Defense: (519 - 554) to (667 - 712)
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 202
Item Level: 51
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(23 to 26) to all Attributes
+(111 to 130) to Life
+(56 to 65) to Mana
(15 to 17)% Bonus to Defense
20% Gold Find
Socketed (3)
Defense: (759 - 807) to (974 - 1036)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 403
Item Level: 77
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to all Attributes
+(131 to 150) to Life
+(66 to 75) to Mana
(18 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
25% Gold Find
Socketed (4)

Shield -
Banner of Duncraig
Banner of Duncraig
Kite Shield (4)

Defense: (138 - 157) to (266 - 305)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 28
Required Dexterity: 59
Item Level: 10
1% Chance to cast level 1 Fortress on Melee Attack
2% Chance to cast level 1 Bloodlust on Melee Attack
+(18 to 35)% Enhanced Defense
+(9 to 15) to Strength
+(9 to 15) to Dexterity
Lightning Resist +(16 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(16 to 25)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (462 - 513) to (817 - 909)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 23
Required Strength: 55
Required Dexterity: 87
Item Level: 36
2% Chance to cast level 5 Fortress on Melee Attack
3% Chance to cast level 5 Bloodlust on Melee Attack
+(52 to 69)% Enhanced Defense
+(23 to 29) to Strength
+(23 to 29) to Dexterity
Lightning Resist +(36 to 45)%
Cold Resist +(36 to 45)%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1174 - 1274) to (2015 - 2188)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 193
Required Dexterity: 183
Item Level: 51
3% Chance to cast level 9 Fortress on Melee Attack
4% Chance to cast level 9 Bloodlust on Melee Attack
+(87 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
+(37 to 43) to Strength
+(37 to 43) to Dexterity
Lightning Resist +(56 to 65)%
Cold Resist +(56 to 65)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1744 - 1881) to (2982 - 3216)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 49
Required Strength: 385
Required Dexterity: 378
Item Level: 85
4% Chance to cast level 11 Fortress on Melee Attack
4% Chance to cast level 11 Bloodlust on Melee Attack
+(104 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+(44 to 50) to Strength
+(44 to 50) to Dexterity
Lightning Resist +(66 to 75)%
Cold Resist +(66 to 75)%
Socketed (4)

Amulet - Rares are fine, but keep and eye out for
Angel Heart
Angel Heart
Amulet

Required Level: 40
Item Level: 40
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
(5 to 10)% to Strength
(5 to 10)% to Dexterity
(15 to 25)% Bonus to Defense
+(3 to 5) to Light Radius

Rings - Rares are also fine here, but keep an eye out for
Empyrean Band
Empyrean Band
Ring

Required Level: 40
Item Level: 40
1% Chance to cast level 18 Singularity on Kill
(3 to 5)% to All Attributes
Maximum Life +3%
Maximum Mana +10%
(5 to 15)% Gold Find
or
Ring of Truth
Ring of Truth
Ring

Required Level: 20
Item Level: 20
25% Block Speed
15% Hit Recovery
(31 to 50)% Bonus to Attack Rating
Slows Attacker by (3 to 5)%
(11 to 15)% Bonus to Defense
+2 to Light Radius


Resistances:
Get your Poison res up. Poison hurts in Median--a lot.

General Tips:
*Sorcs won't have huge life pools, so focus on on defense early on, then on reaching max block.
*Bladestorm's mana problems can be solved early on by leaving it at only 1 point, using Nova Charge, using Mana Sweep to replenish mana, and orbing your weapon with Mana on Striking in Melee (MoSiM). Also consider switching to Wraithsword when your mana is low, then back to Bladestorm when recharged.
*For LC1, you should have a minimum of 8k defense, but 10k+ will make it easier. Summon a few Ice Elementals or Blade Spirits into crowds to distract Amazons while you attack.
*Always walk. Running drops your defense to 0.
*Level requirements added by Mystic Orbs will disappear (as well as the bonuses they give) after uptiering since the process rerolls the item.

Edit: Spelling
Edited by Solfege 6 years.
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Solfege wrote:*Always walk. Running drops your defense to 0.


Just to mention it running also lowers your block chance by 2/3.
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Licinius wrote:I run very much Mephisto for Uniques for Arcane Chrystals because of Upgrading, but i think i cant Upgrade the Gear atm because my Level is to Low to wear it after the Upgrade. I put many Mystic Orbs in it.


As long as you uptier your unique item with an Arcane Crystal AND A RUNE, then it will reroll the item with the stats of the next higher tier, and remove any mystic orbs and the +level requirements they added. Just check the documentation for the required level and str/dexterity required to wear the item before you uptier an item.
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So Update :)

I got Wedding Dress of the Zann, upgraded it on Tier 3, i have Banner of Duncraig upgraded on Tier 4, and Deadfall on Tier 2.

I tried the Challenge 1, Walking, i died all Time on the First Ice Amazone. Then i tried with Running, and i beat all 3 Amazons and have now all 3 Elementes Upgraded.

So first of all, Thanks for your Tipps, that really Helps me out, but what is about this Walking and Running thing? XD
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Licinius wrote:So Update :)

I got Wedding Dress of the Zann, upgraded it on Tier 3, i have Banner of Duncraig upgraded on Tier 4, and Deadfall on Tier 2.

I tried the Challenge 1, Walking, i died all Time on the First Ice Amazone. Then i tried with Running, and i beat all 3 Amazons and have now all 3 Elementes Upgraded.

So first of all, Thanks for your Tipps, that really Helps me out, but what is about this Walking and Running thing? XD


https://docs.median-xl.com/

Concepts --> Block and Defense

This explains how defense rating and block works. Notice that it says "when standing or walking".

When your character is running (actually moving at a run), your defense is set to zero and block takes a hit, as nitz said earlier, I think. If you're standing still, it doesn't matter if you have it set to run or walk, as long as you're not actively running. Not that it matters since 85% of builds in this game are fast enough that walking still feels like running anyways, so why not have it set to walk, ya know?