Wulf wrote:Crash wrote:Vipercastis best leveling option apart fromVipercast
Serpent Bow (4)
Two-Hand Damage: (10 - 12) to (29 - 40)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 6
Required Dexterity: 71
Item Level: 19
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.19 per Dexterity)%
10% Chance to cast level 20 Venomous Spirit on Kill
+(16 to 25) to Maximum Damage
(3 to 6)% Life stolen per Hit
+(31 to 50)% Enhanced Damage
+(11 to 13)% to Poison Spell Damage
Slow Target (3 to 5)%
(6 to 10)% to Dexterity
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: (34 - 38) to (73 - 97)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 25
Required Dexterity: 109
Item Level: 36
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.19 per Dexterity)%
15% Chance to cast level 30 Venomous Spirit on Kill
+(31 to 50) to Maximum Damage
(11 to 14)% Life stolen per Hit
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Damage
+(16 to 18)% to Poison Spell Damage
Slow Target (9 to 11)%
(16 to 20)% to Dexterity
Socketed (4)
Two-Hand Damage: (76 - 83) to (147 - 175)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 43
Required Dexterity: 218
Item Level: 59
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.19 per Dexterity)%
20% Chance to cast level 40 Venomous Spirit on Kill
+(51 to 70) to Maximum Damage
(19 to 22)% Life stolen per Hit
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Damage
+(21 to 23)% to Poison Spell Damage
Slow Target (15 to 17)%
(26 to 30)% to Dexterity
Socketed (5)
Two-Hand Damage: (103 - 112) to (202 - 232)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 53
Required Dexterity: 431
Item Level: 85
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.19 per Dexterity)%
25% Chance to cast level 50 Venomous Spirit on Kill
+(71 to 90) to Maximum Damage
(23 to 26)% Life stolen per Hit
+(131 to 150)% Enhanced Damage
+(23 to 25)% to Poison Spell Damage
Slow Target (18 to 20)%
(31 to 35)% to Dexterity
Socketed (6)The Black DameThe Black Dame
Long War Bow (4)
Two-Hand Damage: 16 to (23 - 32)
Required Level: 11
Required Dexterity: 108
Item Level: 29
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 1 Barrage on Kill
30% Attack Speed
+(1 to 10) to Maximum Damage
(11 to 15)% Mana stolen per Hit
+60% Enhanced Damage
+(5 to 8) to Tantrum
Slow Target (3 to 5)%
(21 to 25)% Bonus to Defense
+1% to Experience Gained
Requirements +10%
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: 46 to (75 - 94)
Required Level: 30
Required Dexterity: 178
Item Level: 40
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 5 Barrage on Kill
45% Attack Speed
+(11 to 30) to Maximum Damage
(16 to 20)% Mana stolen per Hit
+100% Enhanced Damage
+(9 to 12) to Tantrum
Slow Target (9 to 11)%
(31 to 35)% Bonus to Defense
+2% to Experience Gained
Requirements +25%
Socketed (4)
Two-Hand Damage: 108 to (179 - 198)
Required Level: 48
Required Dexterity: 415
Item Level: 67
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 10 Barrage on Kill
60% Attack Speed
+(31 to 50) to Maximum Damage
(21 to 25)% Mana stolen per Hit
+140% Enhanced Damage
+(13 to 16) to Tantrum
Slow Target (15 to 17)%
(41 to 45)% Bonus to Defense
+2% to Experience Gained
Requirements +50%
Socketed (5)
Two-Hand Damage: 151 to (277 - 307)
Required Level: 57
Required Dexterity: 950
Item Level: 85
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 16 Barrage on Kill
75% Attack Speed
+(70 to 100) to Maximum Damage
(26 to 30)% Mana stolen per Hit
+180% Enhanced Damage
+(17 to 21) to Tantrum
Slow Target (18 to 20)%
(46 to 50)% Bonus to Defense
+3% to Experience Gained
Requirements +75%
Socketed (6)
Black Dame isn't really an option for an untwinked character. 500dex (T3 long war bow) requires approximately a character lvl 70-75 to wield, and 1300dex actually requires sigs eaten. And by the time you reach 500dex, you'll be able to wield any TU4 bow, which out dmgs T3 black dame.
I'm leaningThorn Branchbecause it has ias, mana regen and high base dmg. The 4-5 skill levels also makes bear and yourself tankier (lifeshield).Thorn Branch
Recurve Bow (4)
Two-Hand Damage: (13 - 16) to (25 - 33)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 12
Required Dexterity: 111
Item Level: 29
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.19 per Dexterity)%
5% Chance to cast level 1 Barrage on Kill
+1 to Druid Skill Levels
25% Attack Speed
+(6 to 10) to Maximum Damage
+(24 to 46)% Enhanced Damage
Attacker Flees after Striking (4 to 5)%
Regenerate Mana +(16 to 25)%
(21 to 30)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: (45 - 51) to (73 - 91)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 31
Required Dexterity: 161
Item Level: 40
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.19 per Dexterity)%
7% Chance to cast level 5 Barrage on Kill
+2 to Druid Skill Levels
30% Attack Speed
+(11 to 20) to Maximum Damage
+(69 to 92)% Enhanced Damage
Attacker Flees after Striking (8 to 9)%
Regenerate Mana +(31 to 40)%
(31 to 40)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (4)
Two-Hand Damage: (111 - 123) to (171 - 195)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 49
Required Dexterity: 312
Item Level: 67
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.19 per Dexterity)%
9% Chance to cast level 9 Barrage on Kill
+3 to Druid Skill Levels
35% Attack Speed
+(21 to 30) to Maximum Damage
+(115 to 137)% Enhanced Damage
Attacker Flees after Striking (12 to 13)%
Regenerate Mana +(46 to 55)%
(41 to 50)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (5)
Two-Hand Damage: (149 - 163) to (228 - 255)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 58
Required Dexterity: 613
Item Level: 85
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.19 per Dexterity)%
10% Chance to cast level 11 Barrage on Kill
+(4 to 5) to Druid Skill Levels
40% Attack Speed
+(31 to 40) to Maximum Damage
+(138 to 160)% Enhanced Damage
Attacker Flees after Striking (14 to 15)%
Regenerate Mana +(61 to 70)%
(51 to 60)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (6)Salamander's Breathhas slightly higher dmg, but nothing else besides fres and fhr. its rly bad.Salamander's Breath
Viper Bow (4)
Two-Hand Damage: (20 - 24) to (32 - 38)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 9
Required Dexterity: 98
Item Level: 29
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
10% Chance to cast level 7 Flamefront on Kill
25% Hit Recovery
Adds (8 to 10)-(16 to 20) Damage
+(24 to 46)% Enhanced Damage
(4 to 5)% Chance of Crushing Blow
Fire Resist +(31 to 40)%
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: (51 - 61) to (75 - 91)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 29
Required Dexterity: 144
Item Level: 40
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
15% Chance to cast level 14 Flamefront on Kill
50% Hit Recovery
Adds (11 to 15)-(21 to 30) Damage
+(69 to 92)% Enhanced Damage
(6 to 7)% Chance of Crushing Blow
Fire Resist +(51 to 60)%
Socketed (4)
Two-Hand Damage: (119 - 134) to (165 - 187)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 48
Required Dexterity: 281
Item Level: 67
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
20% Chance to cast level 21 Flamefront on Kill
75% Hit Recovery
Adds (21 to 25)-(36 to 45) Damage
+(115 to 137)% Enhanced Damage
(8 to 9)% Chance of Crushing Blow
Fire Resist +(71 to 80)%
Socketed (5)
Two-Hand Damage: (161 - 178) to (227 - 252)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 55
Required Dexterity: 553
Item Level: 85
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
25% Chance to cast level 28 Flamefront on Kill
100% Hit Recovery
Adds (26 to 30)-(51 to 60) Damage
+(138 to 160)% Enhanced Damage
(10 to 12)% Chance of Crushing Blow
Fire Resist +(81 to 90)%
Socketed (6)Vipercastmight be better if that 35%str is turned into dex%. its slow% is also useful, but the lack of ias i feel could be a big loss, would depend on how many frames you lose (both viper and recurve bows have base speed of +20).Vipercast
Serpent Bow (4)
Two-Hand Damage: (10 - 12) to (29 - 40)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 6
Required Dexterity: 71
Item Level: 19
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.19 per Dexterity)%
10% Chance to cast level 20 Venomous Spirit on Kill
+(16 to 25) to Maximum Damage
(3 to 6)% Life stolen per Hit
+(31 to 50)% Enhanced Damage
+(11 to 13)% to Poison Spell Damage
Slow Target (3 to 5)%
(6 to 10)% to Dexterity
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: (34 - 38) to (73 - 97)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 25
Required Dexterity: 109
Item Level: 36
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.19 per Dexterity)%
15% Chance to cast level 30 Venomous Spirit on Kill
+(31 to 50) to Maximum Damage
(11 to 14)% Life stolen per Hit
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Damage
+(16 to 18)% to Poison Spell Damage
Slow Target (9 to 11)%
(16 to 20)% to Dexterity
Socketed (4)
Two-Hand Damage: (76 - 83) to (147 - 175)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 43
Required Dexterity: 218
Item Level: 59
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.19 per Dexterity)%
20% Chance to cast level 40 Venomous Spirit on Kill
+(51 to 70) to Maximum Damage
(19 to 22)% Life stolen per Hit
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Damage
+(21 to 23)% to Poison Spell Damage
Slow Target (15 to 17)%
(26 to 30)% to Dexterity
Socketed (5)
Two-Hand Damage: (103 - 112) to (202 - 232)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 53
Required Dexterity: 431
Item Level: 85
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.19 per Dexterity)%
25% Chance to cast level 50 Venomous Spirit on Kill
+(71 to 90) to Maximum Damage
(23 to 26)% Life stolen per Hit
+(131 to 150)% Enhanced Damage
+(23 to 25)% to Poison Spell Damage
Slow Target (18 to 20)%
(31 to 35)% to Dexterity
Socketed (6)
you dont need to use a tier 4 black dame as soon as you hit the level requirement. the tier 3 carried all the way through nightmare because it already has fairly high damage on its own. regardless, i would still happily take vipercast over anything for the slow, leech, acceptable damage, and it looks cooler.
thorn branch is good as well, but leech vs regen. come on. the main draw is the +skills to boost bear summon I would say.
you really can't go wrong. it's a newly buffed char, im sure anything will work. its only to get through the easiest part of the game anyways.
