SSF Superbeast Throwing Paladin

[AuMidas]

Icebird

Icebird
Flying Knife (4)
Throw Damage: (5 - 7) to (7 - 8)
One-Hand Damage: (5 - 7) to (7 - 8)
Required Level: 10
Required Dexterity: 53
Item Level: 10
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 2 Shackles of Ice on Striking
Adds (3 to 4)-(5 to 9) Cold Damage
+(18 to 40)% Enhanced Damage
-(4 to 6)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(1 to 2) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
Cold Absorb 2%
8% Magic Find
Socketed (1)
Throw Damage: (24 - 27) to (27 - 31)
One-Hand Damage: (18 - 20) to (19 - 22)
Required Level: 23
Required Dexterity: 84
Item Level: 36
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 6 Shackles of Ice on Striking
Adds (11 to 13)-(26 to 33) Cold Damage
+(64 to 86)% Enhanced Damage
-(7 to 9)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(3 to 6) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
Cold Absorb 3%
13% Magic Find
Socketed (2)
Throw Damage: (56 - 62) to (64 - 71)
One-Hand Damage: (33 - 37) to (37 - 41)
Required Level: 41
Required Dexterity: 169
Item Level: 51
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 10 Shackles of Ice on Striking
Adds (41 to 50)-(121 to 130) Cold Damage
+(109 to 132)% Enhanced Damage
-(10 to 12)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(7 to 11) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
Cold Absorb 4%
18% Magic Find
Socketed (2)
Throw Damage: (76 - 83) to (85 - 93)
One-Hand Damage: (44 - 48) to (48 - 53)
Required Level: 50
Required Dexterity: 337
Item Level: 77
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 12 Shackles of Ice on Striking
Adds (91 to 100)-(211 to 260) Cold Damage
+(132 to 154)% Enhanced Damage
-(13 to 15)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(12 to 16) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
Cold Absorb 5%
20% Magic Find
Socketed (2)

"If I could fly, I'd see the world beneath me"

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Contents

Introduction
Pros and Cons
Stats, Speeds, Skills
Leveling
Challenges, Rifts, and Dungeons
Video
Glossary
Additional Thoughts

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Introduction

This build revolves around throwing things. Some new player/character tricks and tips will be included here. General information and other commentary are also mixed in. While the focus is a Solo, Self-Funded (SSF) build, online multiplayer is also worthwhile. My knowledge is a collection of testing and research; I have my fair share of questions as well. Suggestions and corrections are welcome and encouraged.

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Pros and Cons

Yay

What's not to love?

• Approximately zero luck is needed for starting out. Items are improved throughout leveling with Mystic Orbs, uptiers, and crafting recipes.
• It's an oSkill build yet throwing is instantly accessible with the starting signet of gold used to purchase Throwing Axes sold by Act 1 vendors.
• Hit the ground running right at level 1, unlike those other builds that require a skill point at level 2 to become useful.
• Steady growth between gear and skills help round out any damage, speed, or recovery needs, leading to a fluid experience.
• To reiterate: this build becomes as fun, fast, and frenzied as you like. There's a fourth "f" in there somewhere, but I forgot.

To be daft:

• Harder: Paladins gain 3hp per vitality (1.5x that of Assassins/Amazons)
• Better: I seem to like the idea.
• Faster: Superbeast is 5fpa (1.4x throws from Assassins/Amazons)
• Stronger: The staying power of this build is unrivaled. Ascend through increasingly perilous endeavors. Mark your accomplishments with various charms, and trophies, and celebrations.

Nay

Humble beginnings

• Acquiring the first set of Arcane Crystals for a T1 Icebird can be a bit of a hurdle
• Unmorphed Paladin caps at 9fpa, which leaves him a bit underpowered at first
• Emphasis on "solo", "self", and "found"

"It doesn't one-shot/faceroll everything"

• This build is a great way to stay a while and behold all the wonderful new sprites, mechanics, and animations
• Technique is underrated

"It doesn't heal that much"

• In the immortal words of Isai: "Don't Get Hit."
• Summons are helpful or even necessary for survival while relatively slow heals become effective
• Leveling up is a free, permenant buff

"You're not even a real Paladin, you use an Assassin skill"

• Ludonarrative dissonance is as ubiquitous as it is meaningless

"Why is it called magic finding when everyone's after sacred unique gear?"

• Beats me

"The only thing I'm throwing is this build in the trash"

• Jokes on you, my 1.0 Shielded Lioness build is already in the Old Guides Forum :c

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Stats

Early Game


• Strength: As necessary for gear. Try to abstain.
  
• Dexterity: Max
• Vitality: Zero
• Energy: About 25-50 helps achieve infinite mana
• Stamina: I wish it were an option. Spending 50 to 100 points in it for a 1:1 return on Stamina would be fantastic.

Later Game


• Strength becomes unnecessary due to skills and charms. It can however, become the primary attribute with a variation.
  
• Dexterity is the #1 priority. It helps deal damage, gives attack rating, and provide blocking.
• Vitality is situational. It can help to swap from Dexterity to Vitality for certain purify quests.
• Energy becomes unnecessary due to skills and charms. While mana usage can be a factor, infinite sustain can be achieved for primary attacks.

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Speeds

General


• tl;dr: Paladin has a 9f throw, Penguin has a 5f throw
  
• Skills make decent breakpoints effortless to achieve. Later on charms, socketables, or Mystic Orbs may help to get faster ones.
• Testing an Icebird with both 60 on-weapon IAS and hundreds of off-weapon IAS did not break 5fpa. Worth knowing.
• The Throwing Axe and Flying Knife weapons are both -20 WSM. The Balanced Axe is -10 WSM
• Reference the Speed Calc. Notes:
  
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  There is no checkbox for throwing with the Superbeast transformation. To enable it, use a browser's "Inspect" feature and find <div class="row" id="throwcheck" style="display: none;">, then change the style from none to block. Note that this overrides the script that explicitly excludes Superbeast from having a throw option. Perhaps the unmodified page matches the actual in-game code since using the Overkill oSkill with a Balanced Axe hits the 5fpa "melee" attack rather than the 7fpa throwing attack.

Paladin Breakpoints
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13 frames per throw with 00 IAS
12 frames per throw with 05 IAS
11 frames per throw with 16 IAS
10 frames per throw with 34 IAS
09 frames per throw with 63 IAS
10 frames per melee with 00 IAS
09 frames per melee with 03 IAS
08 frames per melee with 19 IAS
07 frames per melee with 44 IAS
06 frames per melee with 99 IAS

11 frames per cast with 000 FCR
10 frames per cast with 009 FCR
09 frames per cast with 022 FCR
08 frames per cast with 044 FCR
07 frames per cast with 080 FCR
06 frames per cast with 163 FCR

09 frames per hit recovery with 000 FHR
08 frames per hit recovery with 007 FHR
07 frames per hit recovery with 015 FHR
06 frames per hit recovery with 027 FHR
05 frames per hit recovery with 048 FHR
04 frames per hit recovery with 086 FHR
03 frames per hit recovery with 200 FHR

11 frames per block with 000 FBR
10 frames per block with 006 FBR
09 frames per block with 013 FBR
08 frames per block with 022 FBR
07 frames per block with 032 FBR
06 frames per block with 052 FBR
05 frames per block with 086 FBR
04 frames per block with 174 FBR
03 frames per block with 600 FBR

Penguin Breakpoints
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08 frames per throw/melee with 00 IAS
07 frames per throw/melee with 09 IAS
06 frames per throw/melee with 35 IAS
05 frames per throw/melee with 89 IAS

10 frames per cast with 000 FCR
09 frames per cast with 006 FCR
08 frames per cast with 020 FCR
07 frames per cast with 042 FCR
06 frames per cast with 086 FCR
05 frames per cast with 194 FCR

14 frames per hit recovery/block with 000 FHB/FBR
13 frames per hit recovery/block with 004 FHB/FBR
12 frames per hit recovery/block with 008 FHB/FBR
11 frames per hit recovery/block with 014 FHB/FBR
10 frames per hit recovery/block with 022 FHB/FBR
09 frames per hit recovery/block with 030 FHB/FBR
08 frames per hit recovery/block with 046 FHB/FBR
07 frames per hit recovery/block with 068 FHB/FBR
06 frames per hit recovery/block with 105 FHB/FBR
05 frames per hit recovery/block with 194 FHB/FBR
04 frames per hit recovery/block with 535 FHB/FBR

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Skills

Innate


These do not get enough attention

• Throw: Gotta start somewhere. Buy an OP Throwing Axe from an act one vendor for the most puritanical approach, Mister Paladin (Or spam Mindflay). Upgrade to Icebird when possible.
  
• Attack: Innate. Can help proc 'on melee attack' effects. Can upgrade to oSkills like Gorefest, Charged Strike, etc. to not miss out on too much damage while fishing for the buff.
• Move Only: Very helpful for spamming clicks without risking much commitment
• Vindicate: Health regen, damage. I am guessing the 404 on the scrolls page means that this can no longer be upgraded in its duration, so I should stop farming for that.

oSkills


With an item-based primary skill, there are many available points for passives, buffs, and summons. This build explodes at level 90 from Superbeast's speed. In order of usefulness:

• Maelstrom: from
  Icebird

  

  Icebird
  Flying Knife (4)
  Throw Damage: (5 - 7) to (7 - 8)
  One-Hand Damage: (5 - 7) to (7 - 8)
  Required Level: 10
  Required Dexterity: 53
  Item Level: 10
  Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
  1% Chance to cast level 2 Shackles of Ice on Striking
  Adds (3 to 4)-(5 to 9) Cold Damage
  +(18 to 40)% Enhanced Damage
  -(4 to 6)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  +(1 to 2) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
  Cold Absorb 2%
  8% Magic Find
  Socketed (1)
  Throw Damage: (24 - 27) to (27 - 31)
  One-Hand Damage: (18 - 20) to (19 - 22)
  Required Level: 23
  Required Dexterity: 84
  Item Level: 36
  Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
  1% Chance to cast level 6 Shackles of Ice on Striking
  Adds (11 to 13)-(26 to 33) Cold Damage
  +(64 to 86)% Enhanced Damage
  -(7 to 9)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  +(3 to 6) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
  Cold Absorb 3%
  13% Magic Find
  Socketed (2)
  Throw Damage: (56 - 62) to (64 - 71)
  One-Hand Damage: (33 - 37) to (37 - 41)
  Required Level: 41
  Required Dexterity: 169
  Item Level: 51
  Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
  1% Chance to cast level 10 Shackles of Ice on Striking
  Adds (41 to 50)-(121 to 130) Cold Damage
  +(109 to 132)% Enhanced Damage
  -(10 to 12)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  +(7 to 11) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
  Cold Absorb 4%
  18% Magic Find
  Socketed (2)
  Throw Damage: (76 - 83) to (85 - 93)
  One-Hand Damage: (44 - 48) to (48 - 53)
  Required Level: 50
  Required Dexterity: 337
  Item Level: 77
  Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
  1% Chance to cast level 12 Shackles of Ice on Striking
  Adds (91 to 100)-(211 to 260) Cold Damage
  +(132 to 154)% Enhanced Damage
  -(13 to 15)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  +(12 to 16) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
  Cold Absorb 5%
  20% Magic Find
  Socketed (2)
  
  . Converts damage to Magic. Gains damge from Dexterity with +1% per skill level. Mana cost can be negligable later. May help to avoid upgrading to T4 if you have mana issues.
  
• Nova Charge: From ilvl 80 and over Elemental Weapons. Adds energy from base dexterity and a little bit of lightning. Helps with mana. Craft info in Spoilers
  From a Magical Crafted Crystal Sword. Best possible relevant affixes are a lot to ask for:
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25 Nova Charge (Prefix)
4 All skills (Prefix)
40% Minion Life (Suffix)
25% Minion Damage (Suffix)
30% Minion Life and 15% Minion Resistances (Shrine Craft)
30% Minion Life and 15% Minion Resistances (Shrine Bless)
60% [10% x6] Minion Life (Perfect Bloodstone or Dol runes)
20% [4% x5] Minion Life (Mystic Orbs) *outweighs 105-level, expensive runes like Doj/Hem/Iu/Lux (Sockets)
10% [4% x5] Minion Resistances (Mystic Orbs) *outweighs 105-level, expensive runes like Doj/Hem/Iu/Lux (Sockets)
30% Minion Life and 15% Minion Resistances (Shrine Craft)
30% Minion Life and 15% Minion Resistances (Shrine Bless)
Lastly, add Minion Damage Mystic Orbs

With your other hand, I suggest weilding a Magical Crafted Crown Shield:
4 to Paladin Skill Levels (Prefix)
Any other affixes for survivability may help if you're daring enough to swap during combat.
20% [5% x6] Minion Resistances (Perfect Bloodstone or Lum runes)
20% [4% x5] Minion Life (Mystic Orbs) *outweighs 105-level, expensive runes like Doj/Hem/Iu/Lux (Sockets)
10% [4% x5] Minion Resistances (Mystic Orbs) *outweighs 105-level, expensive runes like Doj/Hem/Iu/Lux (Sockets)
Lastly, add Minion Damage Mystic Orbs

Find the ilvl 99 base items anywhere in Hell or create them from Magical items with the Imbue quest or Oil of Augmentation craft. My preference is farming Kurast 3000 BA or Duncraig.

Breath of Thaumaturgy

Breath of Thaumaturgy
Occult Effigy

Cube Reagent
Cube with a Blessed Crafted/Rare Weapon/Armor to Add Bonus
Item can be blessed Again
+25 Required Level

may be best used on other items.


• Doom: From Rare Amulets. -5% Enemy Magic Resistance and [some amount of] Takes Additional Damage per hit. Lasts 10 seconds. Would be nice.
• Purify: From Assur's Bane ring or
  Neutrality Pact

  

  Neutrality Pact
  Required Level: 130
  Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
  +(1 to 2) to All Skills
  +(61 to 100)% Bonus to Summoned Edyrem Life
  +(2 to 5) to Purify
  
  . Necessary for certain areas. Can toss this from far away if the target is glued to summons, or cast point blank after teleporting onto the target.
• Summon Edyrem: From
  Crystalline Flame Medallion

  

  Crystalline Flame Medallion
  Required Level: 120
  Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
  +1 to Summon Edyrem
  Fire Absorb 5%
  Lightning Absorb 5%
  Cold Absorb 5%
  Cube after Killing Imperius and Malthael
  (Max: 1 minute from each other)
  
  . Necessary for certain areas. Can be improved with the set items
  Hand of Inarius

  

  Hand of Inarius
  Long Sword (Sacred)
  One-Hand Damage: (183 - 196) to (240 - 254)
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 540
  Item Level: 115
  Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
  -2% Base Block Chance
  75% Attack Speed
  25% Movement Speed
  Adds 75-125 Damage
  (11 to 15)% Life stolen per Hit
  +(141 to 170)% Enhanced Damage
  (11 to 15)% Chance of Crushing Blow
  (21 to 30)% to Strength
  Socketed (6)
  

  
  Sanctuary
  (Edyrem Set)
  
  /
  Worldstone

  

  Worldstone
  Plate Mail (Sacred)
  Defense: (6400 - 7171) to (7516 - 8421)
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 937
  Item Level: 115
  +(1 to 3) to All Skills
  25% Combat Speeds
  +(51 to 100)% Bonus to Summoned Edyrem Life
  +(141 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
  Maximum Life +(3 to 5)%
  3% Reanimate as: Random Monster
  Requirements +50%
  Socketed (6)
  

  
  Sanctuary
  (Edyrem Set)
  
  /
  Lilith's Disguise

  

  Lilith's Disguise
  Kite Shield (Sacred)
  Defense: (4391 - 4919) to (5123 - 5740)
  Chance to Block: Class%
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 550
  Required Dexterity: 559
  Item Level: 120
  Summon Edyrem: +5000 Defense
  +(51 to 100)% Bonus to Summoned Edyrem Life
  Adds 30-50 Damage
  +(141 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
  +(26 to 50) to Strength
  +(21 to 50) to Vitality
  Physical Resist 5%
  Socketed (4)
  

  
  Sanctuary
  (Edyrem Set)
  
  with the shield carrying substantial +Damage.
• Blast Wave: Underrated. Useful for crowd control when entering dangerous areas, farming quick enemies, or buying precious time and space as a panic button.
• Firedance: From
  Lorekeeper

  

  Lorekeeper
  Light Gauntlets (Sacred)
  Defense: (1018 - 1179) to (1159 - 1342)
  Required Level: 80
  Required Strength: 300
  Item Level: 120
  +3 to All Skills
  20% Combat Speeds
  +(5 to 10) to Firedance
  +(90 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
  Regenerate Mana +(40 to 60)%
  Requirements -50%
  Socketed (4)
  
• Hive: From
  Hivemind

  

  Hivemind
  Blackguard Helm (Sacred)
  Defense: (1828 - 2092) to (1927 - 2206)
  (Paladin Only)
  Required Level: 100
  Required Dexterity: 387
  Item Level: 105
  +(2 to 3) to Paladin Skill Levels
  +(20 to 30)% to Spell Damage
  -(25 to 35)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
  +(16 to 19) to Hive
  +(31 to 40)% to Summoned Minion Life
  +(87 to 114)% Enhanced Defense
  Maximum Mana +25%
  Poison Resist +30%
  Socketed (4)
  
  Weapon damage means more procs, sweet.
• Vanquish: From
  Shroud Royal

  

  Shroud Royal
  Full Plate Mail (4)
  Defense: (336 - 390) to (676 - 786)
  Required Level: 11
  Required Strength: 35
  Item Level: 29
  Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.01171875%
  +(1 to 2) to Vanquish
  +(35 to 57)% Enhanced Defense
  (3 to 5)% to All Attributes
  Physical Damage Reduced by (7 to 10)
  (6 to 8)% Gold Find
  (6 to 8)% Magic Find
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (1082 - 1213) to (2067 - 2318)
  Required Level: 28
  Required Strength: 70
  Item Level: 40
  Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.015625%
  +(5 to 6) to Vanquish
  +(81 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
  (9 to 11)% to All Attributes
  Physical Damage Reduced by (15 to 18)
  (10 to 12)% Gold Find
  (10 to 12)% Magic Find
  Socketed (4)
  Defense: (2707 - 2983) to (5055 - 5570)
  Required Level: 46
  Required Strength: 245
  Item Level: 67
  Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.01953125%
  +(9 to 10) to Vanquish
  +(126 to 149)% Enhanced Defense
  (15 to 17)% to All Attributes
  Physical Damage Reduced by (23 to 26)
  (14 to 16)% Gold Find
  (14 to 16)% Magic Find
  Socketed (5)
  Defense: (4043 - 4401) to (7534 - 8200)
  Required Level: 54
  Required Strength: 490
  Item Level: 85
  Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.0234375%
  +(11 to 12) to Vanquish
  +(149 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
  (18 to 20)% to All Attributes
  Physical Damage Reduced by (27 to 30)
  (18 to 20)% Gold Find
  (18 to 20)% Magic Find
  Socketed (6)
  
  Frames spent casting this along with that weird global cooldown probably make this a net decrease in damage.
• Whirlwind: From
  Leather of Aut

  

  Leather of Aut
  Hard Leather Armor (4)
  Defense: (66 - 75) to (132 - 151)
  Required Level: 2
  Required Strength: 28
  Item Level: 1
  +(2 to 4) to Whirlpool
  +(18 to 35)% Enhanced Defense
  (3 to 5)% to Strength
  (3 to 5)% to Dexterity
  (3 to 5)% to Vitality
  (11 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (267 - 297) to (449 - 500)
  Required Level: 19
  Required Strength: 55
  Item Level: 31
  +(5 to 8) to Whirlpool
  +(52 to 69)% Enhanced Defense
  (9 to 11)% to Strength
  (9 to 11)% to Dexterity
  (9 to 11)% to Vitality
  (21 to 30)% Bonus to Defense
  Socketed (4)
  Defense: (701 - 761) to (1131 - 1228)
  Required Level: 37
  Required Strength: 193
  Item Level: 51
  +(9 to 12) to Whirlpool
  +(87 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
  (15 to 17)% to Strength
  (15 to 17)% to Dexterity
  (15 to 17)% to Vitality
  (31 to 40)% Bonus to Defense
  Socketed (5)
  Defense: (1052 - 1135) to (1691 - 1823)
  Required Level: 45
  Required Strength: 385
  Item Level: 77
  +(13 to 16) to Whirlpool
  +(104 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
  (18 to 20)% to Strength
  (18 to 20)% to Dexterity
  (18 to 20)% to Vitality
  (41 to 50)% Bonus to Defense
  Socketed (6)
  
  et al.. Unfortunately if this was ever better than anything else it would be OP.
• Overkill: From
  Griefbringer

  

  Griefbringer
  Balanced Axe (Sacred)
  Throw Damage: (227 - 250) to (306 - 332)
  One-Hand Damage: (128 - 139) to (212 - 226)
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 600
  Item Level: 105
  Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
  +5 Axes to Overkill
  1% Chance to cast level 6 Rebound on Striking
  Adds 40-100 Damage
  (101 to 150)% Bonus to Attack Rating
  +120% Damage to Undead
  +(140 to 170)% Enhanced Damage
  (5 to 10)% Chance of Crushing Blow
  Weapon Physical Damage +60%
  -25 to Energy
  Socketed (6)
  
  and
  Madawc Val Narian

  

  Madawc Val Narian
  Gothic Shield (Sacred)
  Defense: (5434 - 5994) to (6734 - 7428)
  Chance to Block: 1% + Class%
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 600
  Required Dexterity: 619
  Item Level: 120
  4% Chance to cast level 20 Rebound on Kill
  +2 to All Skills
  1% Base Block Chance
  40% Block Speed
  (75 to 200)% Bonus to Attack Rating
  +(15 to 30) to Overkill
  +(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
  Fire Resist -30%
  Poison Length Reduced by 50%
  5% Reanimate as: Random Monster
  Socketed (4)
  
  . Pretty fun/strong for variety while leveling. Unfortunately blocking and/or damage would be cut and it's not very SSF-friendly.
• Cherubium: From
  Zohar

  
  

  Zohar
  Paladin Shields
  'MhalElqSil'
  Runeword Level: 110
  80% Attack Speed
  Adds 3-5 Damage
  +(75 to 95) to Maximum Damage
  +(18 to 21) to Cherubim
  Slows Attacker by 20%
  +200% Enhanced Defense
  10% to All Attributes
  (10 to 15)% Chance to Avoid Damage
  -10% to All Vendor Prices
  
  Nice shield. The oSkill is outside of the scope of this guide. I heard it's pretty rad, though.

Aspects


• 1 Elemental Wisdom: Does not help with magic, not even at a diminished percent. I guess to make Neutraldin less OP.
  
• 1-25 Veneration of Justice: short-term hp/mp and damage. Useful for burst damage and survival.
• 10-25 Spark of Hope: Bonus points for additional speed and duration. Can buff allies, too.
• 1 Ward of Fate: Magic resistance with
  The Wailing Wall

  

  The Wailing Wall
  Bone Shield (4)
  Defense: (69 - 79) to (134 - 153)
  Chance to Block: Class%
  Required Level: 5
  Required Dexterity: 44
  Item Level: 10
  4% Chance to cast level 5 Hunting Banshee on Melee Attack
  Adds (2 to 3)-(4 to 5) Cold Damage
  +(18 to 35)% Enhanced Defense
  +(21 to 30) to Dexterity
  Magic Resist +(2 to 3)%
  Cold Resist +(11 to 15)%
  Socketed (1)
  Defense: (275 - 305) to (454 - 505)
  Chance to Block: Class%
  Required Level: 23
  Required Dexterity: 65
  Item Level: 31
  6% Chance to cast level 12 Hunting Banshee on Melee Attack
  Adds (6 to 8)-(11 to 13) Cold Damage
  +(52 to 69)% Enhanced Defense
  +(31 to 40) to Dexterity
  Magic Resist +3%
  Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
  Socketed (4)
  Defense: (731 - 793) to (1155 - 1254)
  Chance to Block: Class%
  Required Level: 40
  Required Dexterity: 137
  Item Level: 51
  8% Chance to cast level 20 Hunting Banshee on Melee Attack
  Adds (26 to 30)-(46 to 50) Cold Damage
  +(87 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
  +(41 to 50) to Dexterity
  Magic Resist +(4 to 5)%
  Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
  Socketed (5)
  Defense: (1093 - 1179) to (1721 - 1856)
  Chance to Block: Class%
  Required Level: 49
  Required Dexterity: 282
  Item Level: 77
  10% Chance to cast level 30 Hunting Banshee on Melee Attack
  Adds (51 to 60)-(91 to 100) Cold Damage
  +(104 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
  +(51 to 60) to Dexterity
  Magic Resist +5%
  Cold Resist +(36 to 40)%
  Socketed (6)
  
  or Enchanted Shrine crafts can be helpful for some quests, I believe.
• 25 Servants of Valor: Free minion tanks. Sometimes still tactfully helpful to offload a one-shot or pull a group with a minion. Yes, I do miss the Fire Elementals not being locked to a tree for the Amazon.
• 10 Conclave: Makes the free tanks tankier.
• 1-10 Fervor: Minion Damage is nice

Templar/Incarnation/Nephalem/Ritualist


• Zero, as these lock other, more valuable skills. Skills like Lionheart and Holy Fire would be nice.

Warlock


• 1 Mindflay: Good for leveling if you aren't that virtuous
  
• 0-1 Slayer: The healing can be useful, but not necessary
• 25 Stormlord: Stats are nice
• 10 Tainted Blood: Defense, healing
• 1 Acumen: Additional stats and sometimes healing

Mastery


• 3 Meditation: Can help counteract the effects of +All Skills. Skippable midgame.
  
• 4 Purity: Seems nice, non-essential
• 6 Continuity: Seems nice, non-essential. Too convenient to pass up.
• 10 Specialization: Pushes Tainted Blood to 20 and Servants to 30.
• Tenacity/Endurance: Not damage; seldom useful.

Reward


• 1 Superbeast: Makes this build considerably more viable.
  
• 1 Divine Aparition: 3-second teleport with freeze is nice
• 1-15 Blessed Life: Until 50% Physical Resistances

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Items

Extreme early game scavenger hunt

This covers preparation for Act 1 and various collectibles along the way:

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Before leaving town, use the Signet of Gold and visit vendors. Item pools can be reset by leaving town and returning. These items can also be found as loot. Extra gold can be used to gamble for Throwing Axes or class-specific Helm/Shield, which is best done at level 1 due to price scaling. Gambling has been improved with a refresh hotkey (R) and a loot filter.


Examples of Runewords/bases (Gray/White only):

• 1-socket Throwing Axe for its ranged lightning damage
  
• 1-socket Shield for
  Stone

  

  Stone
  Shields
  'Thul'
  Runeword Level: 28
  +1 to All Skills
  25% Hit Recovery
  +(3 to 5) to Maximum Damage
  5% to All Attributes
  +(30 to 40) to Life
  Cold Resist +25%
  Cannot Be Frozen
  
• 1-socket Helm for
  Honor

  

  Honor
  Helms
  'Tal'
  Runeword Level: 20
  7% Movement Speed
  +7% to Spell Damage
  Elemental Resists +7%
  Poison Length Reduced by (10 to 15)%
  -7% to All Vendor Prices
  
• 1-socket Body Armor
  Lumen Arcana

  

  Lumen Arcana
  Body Armors
  'Ith'
  Runeword Level: 18
  +1 to All Skills
  -(3 to 8)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
  -(3 to 8)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
  -(3 to 8)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  -(3 to 8)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
  +(25 to 50)% Enhanced Defense
  +2 to Light Radius
  
  )
• 1-socket Belt for
  Rainbow

  

  Rainbow
  Belts
  'Eth'
  Runeword Level: 15
  +5% to Spell Damage
  +(6 to 10)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
  Regenerate Mana +(5 to 10)%
  Elemental Resists +(10 to 15)%
  (6 to 8)% Magic Find
  +2 to Light Radius
  
• 1-socket Gloves for
  Enlightenment

  

  Enlightenment
  Gloves
  'El'
  Runeword Level: 6
  10% Combat Speeds
  2% Life stolen per Hit
  2% Mana stolen per Hit
  +5 to all Attributes
  +(3 to 5) Life Regenerated per Second
  Lightning Resist +15%
  +(4 to 6) to Light Radius
  
• 1-socket Boots for
  Epicenter

  

  Epicenter
  Boots
  'Ith'
  Runeword Level: 18
  0.0625% Chance of Crushing Blow (Based on Character Level)
  +(4 to 15)% Enhanced Defense
  +(40 to 60) to Life
  Elemental Resists +(3 to 5)%
  
• 2-socket Staff for
  Pax Mystica

  

  Pax Mystica
  Staves
  'Tir'
  Runeword Level: 10
  +1 to All Skills
  +7% to Spell Damage
  +(2 to 5) to Blink
  Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
  (11 to 13)% Magic Find
  
• 2-socket Body Armor for
  Victory

  

  Victory
  (Median XL - 6 years)
  Body Armors
  'SolAmn'
  Runeword Level: 33
  4% Chance to cast level 11 Fortress on Melee Attack
  50% Bonus to Attack Rating
  Weapon Physical Damage +(10 to 15)%
  +(15 to 25) to all Attributes
  +(50 to 100) to Mana
  Poison Resist +25%
  (16 to 25)% Magic Find
  +2 to Light Radius
  

Item notes:

• Runewords bases can have extra sockets, which need to be filled with jewels prior to adding the runes to the final sockets
• Boots can spawn with 15% movement speed at level 1, and up to 40% (base) later on.
• Jewels can be cubed with socketless items to create sockets, up to the maximum for the base.
• Non-gray/white/superior items can be cubed with an Oil of Disjunction to recover the gems/runes/jewels from items.
• Gold is valuable. Oil of Luck and Mystic Orbs improve gear. Gamble or save Magical (blue) Flying Knives for upgrading to IceBird if one hasn't found its way to you
• Arcane Shards can be acquired from bosses or by disenchanting uniques. Cube 5 Shards to make a Cystal. Cube a Magical (Blue) item with 2 Arcane Crystals and an Oil of Enhancement to create a unique of the same time
• Keys are inexpensive
• Runes and (Perfect) Gems can be uptiered. They can also be cubed with Oil of Craft to become containers
• Access to Arcane Shards starts from farming Andariel if you want more TUs.
• Early fillers are helpful: El (All Attributes), Eld (Damage), Perfect Amethyst (Dexterity), Fal (%Dexterity on Shields)
• Be mindful of the requirements before uptiering items. Saving -10% Requirement Jewels can help

Gear Theory

Damage dealing solutions:

• Maelstrom has sweetspots/sourspots, try repositioning to see the variance of it
  
• Larger enemies take extra hits
• Use Mystic Orbs for Maximum Damage and Dexterity armors
• Uptier the Icebird

Health Recovery solutions:

• Skills scale from total HP, so adding more helps
  
• Add Rubies or Mystic Orbs to weapons for Life Per Kill. Recommended.
• Prevent damage with Elemental Resistances. Add Diamonds to Shields or Mystic Orbs.
• Life regeneration from
  The War Cloak

  

  The War Cloak
  Quilted Armor (4)
  Defense: (28 - 30) to (59 - 64)
  Required Level: 1
  Required Strength: 10
  Item Level: 1
  Adds 5-9 Damage
  2% Life stolen per Hit
  Weapon Physical Damage +(7 to 15)%
  +(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
  +20 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (149 - 161) to (224 - 241)
  Required Level: 18
  Required Strength: 50
  Item Level: 31
  Adds 10-14 Damage
  3% Life stolen per Hit
  Weapon Physical Damage +(16 to 30)%
  +(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
  +40 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (4)
  Defense: (403 - 430) to (572 - 610)
  Required Level: 35
  Required Strength: 175
  Item Level: 51
  Adds 15-18 Damage
  4% Life stolen per Hit
  Weapon Physical Damage +(31 to 45)%
  +(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
  +60 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (5)
  Defense: (595 - 632) to (834 - 887)
  Required Level: 44
  Required Strength: 350
  Item Level: 77
  Adds 20-25 Damage
  5% Life stolen per Hit
  Weapon Physical Damage +(46 to 60)%
  +(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
  +80 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (6)
  
  /
  Bloodbond

  

  Bloodbond
  Ring
  Required Level: 50
  Item Level: 50
  1% Chance to cast level 50 Burning Veil on Kill
  +50 Life Regenerated per Second
  Physical Resist 2%
  +1% to Experience Gained
  
  /
  Godhead

  

  Godhead
  Hundsgugel (4)
  Defense: (97 - 132) to (145 - 196)
  (Paladin Only)
  Required Level: 2
  Required Strength: 25
  Item Level: 1
  +(31 to 60)% Damage to Demons
  +(31 to 60)% Damage to Undead
  4% Chance of Crushing Blow
  +(11 to 50)% Enhanced Defense
  +(21 to 30) to Strength
  +10 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (373 - 464) to (523 - 650)
  (Paladin Only)
  Required Level: 19
  Required Strength: 50
  Item Level: 31
  +(61 to 90)% Damage to Demons
  +(61 to 90)% Damage to Undead
  6% Chance of Crushing Blow
  +(61 to 100)% Enhanced Defense
  +(31 to 40) to Strength
  +20 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (1000 - 1185) to (1379 - 1635)
  (Paladin Only)
  Required Level: 37
  Required Strength: 175
  Item Level: 51
  +(91 to 120)% Damage to Demons
  +(91 to 120)% Damage to Undead
  7% Chance of Crushing Blow
  +(111 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
  +(41 to 50) to Strength
  +30 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (3)
  Defense: (1693 - 1947) to (2315 - 2661)
  (Paladin Only)
  Required Level: 45
  Required Strength: 350
  Item Level: 77
  +(121 to 150)% Damage to Demons
  +(121 to 150)% Damage to Undead
  8% Chance of Crushing Blow
  +(161 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
  +(51 to 60) to Strength
  +40 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (4)
  
  add up
• Cannot Be Frozen is scarce. Few sources include
  Stone

  

  Stone
  Shields
  'Thul'
  Runeword Level: 28
  +1 to All Skills
  25% Hit Recovery
  +(3 to 5) to Maximum Damage
  5% to All Attributes
  +(30 to 40) to Life
  Cold Resist +25%
  Cannot Be Frozen
  
  ,
  Athulua's Oracle

  

  Athulua's Oracle
  Amulet
  Required Level: 60
  Item Level: 60
  +(1 to 2) to All Skills
  40% Attack Speed
  (150 to 250)% Bonus to Attack Rating
  Cannot Be Frozen
  
  ,
  Witch Drum

  

  Witch Drum
  Small Shield (Sacred)
  Defense: (2638 - 3298) to (2841 - 3552)
  Chance to Block: Class%
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 300 to 350
  Required Dexterity: 299 to 349
  Item Level: 105
  +(1 to 4) to Amazon Skill Levels
  +(1 to 4) to Sorceress Skill Levels
  +(1 to 4) to Assassin Skill Levels
  +(25 to 40)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
  +(15 to 30)% to Lightning Spell Damage
  +(15 to 30)% to Cold Spell Damage
  +(60 to 100)% Enhanced Defense
  +1 to Energy (Based on Character Level)
  Cannot Be Frozen
  Requirements -(30 to 40)%
  Socketed (4)
  
  ,
  Arkenstone

  

  Arkenstone
  Jewel
  Required Level: 100
  Item Level: 120
  Can be Inserted into Socketed Items
  +15 Life Regenerated per Second
  Physical Resist 1%
  Cannot Be Frozen
  
  as well as the strength-intensive
  Cinadide's Craft

  Cinadide's Craft
  (Paladin Honor Set)
  
  Cinadide's Anvil
  Cinadide's Bellows
  Cinadide's Bender
  Cinadide's Malus
  
  Set Bonus with 2 or more set items:
  +80 to Strength
  Cannot Be Frozen
  
  Set Bonus with 3 or more set items:
  +50 to Maximum Damage
  Adds 100-200 Fire Damage
  
  Set Bonus with complete set:
  Adds 400-800 Fire Damage
  25% Chance of Crushing Blow
  Weapon Physical Damage +240%
  Slow Target 25%
  +200 to all Attributes
  Elemental Resists +100%
  
  
  2-item set bonus.
• Most of the time, getting out of the way is the best solution, or...
• Slam a potion

Mana Recovery solutions:

• Wait to uptier the Icebird or go for a lower oSkill roll.
  
• Leveling up gives mana, which gives mana regen
• Spend stat points in Energy (25-50 is plenty). Respecs rewards and belle scarce.
• Add Sapphires to weapon sockets for Mana Per Kill
• The new Meditation skill from the Mastery tree is nice
• Items like
  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)
  
  and
  Queen of Glass

  

  Queen of Glass
  Ancient Armor (4)
  Defense: (315 - 344) to (630 - 688)
  Required Level: 11
  Required Strength: 33 to 34
  Item Level: 29
  15% Cast Speed
  -(6 to 8)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
  +(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
  +(76 to 125) to Mana
  Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
  Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
  Requirements -(11 to 15)%
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (899 - 969) to (1718 - 1852)
  Required Level: 30
  Required Strength: 57 to 60
  Item Level: 40
  25% Cast Speed
  -(11 to 13)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
  +(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
  +(176 to 225) to Mana
  Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
  Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
  Requirements -(21 to 25)%
  Socketed (4)
  Defense: (2084 - 2224) to (3911 - 4173)
  Required Level: 47
  Required Strength: 175 to 186
  Item Level: 67
  35% Cast Speed
  -(16 to 18)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
  +(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
  +(276 to 325) to Mana
  Lightning Resist +(41 to 45)%
  Cold Resist +(41 to 45)%
  Requirements -(31 to 35)%
  Socketed (5)
  Defense: (3013 - 3202) to (5650 - 6005)
  Required Level: 54
  Required Strength: 323 to 344
  Item Level: 85
  40% Cast Speed
  -(18 to 20)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
  +(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
  +(326 to 375) to Mana
  Lightning Resist +(46 to 50)%
  Cold Resist +(46 to 50)%
  Requirements -(36 to 40)%
  Socketed (6)
  
• Slam a potion

Speed solutions

• Movement Speed Penalties can be accrued from Body Armor and Shields. The aptly named "Light Plate" base has the best defense (and highest strength requirement) for a body armor with no penalty. All dexterity-based shields (Bone Shields, Spiked Shields) have no penalty in addition to Paladin Shields.
  
• Run. Stamina items are rare, including
  Rabbit's Foot

  

  Rabbit's Foot
  Boots (4)
  Defense: 8 to 14
  Required Level: 1
  Required Strength: 21
  Item Level: 1
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  +10% to Spell Damage
  +5 Maximum Stamina
  (1 to 5)% Gold Find
  (1 to 5)% Magic Find
  Requirements -15%
  Socketed (1)
  Defense: 75 to 88
  Required Level: 17
  Required Strength: 35
  Item Level: 31
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  +12% to Spell Damage
  +10 Maximum Stamina
  (5 to 10)% Gold Find
  (5 to 10)% Magic Find
  Requirements -30%
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: 184 to 215
  Required Level: 34
  Required Strength: 96
  Item Level: 51
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  +16% to Spell Damage
  +15 Maximum Stamina
  (15 to 20)% Gold Find
  (15 to 20)% Magic Find
  Requirements -45%
  Socketed (3)
  Defense: 258 to 296
  Required Level: 43
  Required Strength: 140
  Item Level: 77
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  +20% to Spell Damage
  +20 Maximum Stamina
  (25 to 30)% Gold Find
  (25 to 30)% Magic Find
  Requirements -60%
  Socketed (4)
  
  and
  Ring of Disengagement

  

  Ring of Disengagement
  Ring
  Required Level: 1
  Item Level: 1
  1% Chance to cast level 8 Celerity on Kill
  +(6 to 10) to Strength
  +(6 to 10) to Dexterity
  +5 Maximum Stamina
  

Tiered Uniques

Initially focus on Dexterity-based items and mana regenerating items. Add more Strength-based gear when possible.


• Weapon: Throwing Axe ->
  Icebird

  

  Icebird
  Flying Knife (4)
  Throw Damage: (5 - 7) to (7 - 8)
  One-Hand Damage: (5 - 7) to (7 - 8)
  Required Level: 10
  Required Dexterity: 53
  Item Level: 10
  Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
  1% Chance to cast level 2 Shackles of Ice on Striking
  Adds (3 to 4)-(5 to 9) Cold Damage
  +(18 to 40)% Enhanced Damage
  -(4 to 6)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  +(1 to 2) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
  Cold Absorb 2%
  8% Magic Find
  Socketed (1)
  Throw Damage: (24 - 27) to (27 - 31)
  One-Hand Damage: (18 - 20) to (19 - 22)
  Required Level: 23
  Required Dexterity: 84
  Item Level: 36
  Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
  1% Chance to cast level 6 Shackles of Ice on Striking
  Adds (11 to 13)-(26 to 33) Cold Damage
  +(64 to 86)% Enhanced Damage
  -(7 to 9)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  +(3 to 6) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
  Cold Absorb 3%
  13% Magic Find
  Socketed (2)
  Throw Damage: (56 - 62) to (64 - 71)
  One-Hand Damage: (33 - 37) to (37 - 41)
  Required Level: 41
  Required Dexterity: 169
  Item Level: 51
  Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
  1% Chance to cast level 10 Shackles of Ice on Striking
  Adds (41 to 50)-(121 to 130) Cold Damage
  +(109 to 132)% Enhanced Damage
  -(10 to 12)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  +(7 to 11) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
  Cold Absorb 4%
  18% Magic Find
  Socketed (2)
  Throw Damage: (76 - 83) to (85 - 93)
  One-Hand Damage: (44 - 48) to (48 - 53)
  Required Level: 50
  Required Dexterity: 337
  Item Level: 77
  Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
  1% Chance to cast level 12 Shackles of Ice on Striking
  Adds (91 to 100)-(211 to 260) Cold Damage
  +(132 to 154)% Enhanced Damage
  -(13 to 15)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  +(12 to 16) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
  Cold Absorb 5%
  20% Magic Find
  Socketed (2)
  
  ->
  Icebird

  

  Icebird
  Flying Knife (4)
  Throw Damage: (5 - 7) to (7 - 8)
  One-Hand Damage: (5 - 7) to (7 - 8)
  Required Level: 10
  Required Dexterity: 53
  Item Level: 10
  Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
  1% Chance to cast level 2 Shackles of Ice on Striking
  Adds (3 to 4)-(5 to 9) Cold Damage
  +(18 to 40)% Enhanced Damage
  -(4 to 6)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  +(1 to 2) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
  Cold Absorb 2%
  8% Magic Find
  Socketed (1)
  Throw Damage: (24 - 27) to (27 - 31)
  One-Hand Damage: (18 - 20) to (19 - 22)
  Required Level: 23
  Required Dexterity: 84
  Item Level: 36
  Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
  1% Chance to cast level 6 Shackles of Ice on Striking
  Adds (11 to 13)-(26 to 33) Cold Damage
  +(64 to 86)% Enhanced Damage
  -(7 to 9)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  +(3 to 6) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
  Cold Absorb 3%
  13% Magic Find
  Socketed (2)
  Throw Damage: (56 - 62) to (64 - 71)
  One-Hand Damage: (33 - 37) to (37 - 41)
  Required Level: 41
  Required Dexterity: 169
  Item Level: 51
  Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
  1% Chance to cast level 10 Shackles of Ice on Striking
  Adds (41 to 50)-(121 to 130) Cold Damage
  +(109 to 132)% Enhanced Damage
  -(10 to 12)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  +(7 to 11) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
  Cold Absorb 4%
  18% Magic Find
  Socketed (2)
  Throw Damage: (76 - 83) to (85 - 93)
  One-Hand Damage: (44 - 48) to (48 - 53)
  Required Level: 50
  Required Dexterity: 337
  Item Level: 77
  Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
  1% Chance to cast level 12 Shackles of Ice on Striking
  Adds (91 to 100)-(211 to 260) Cold Damage
  +(132 to 154)% Enhanced Damage
  -(13 to 15)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  +(12 to 16) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
  Cold Absorb 5%
  20% Magic Find
  Socketed (2)
  
  with Ignore Target Defense from the lucky
  Legacy of Blood

  

  Legacy of Blood
  By Richard Knaak
  
  Required Level: 115
  Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
  Unlocks Mastery Skill: Endurance
  (3 to 5)% Life stolen per Hit
  (3 to 5)% Mana stolen per Hit
  
  upgrade
  
• Shield:
  Razordisk

  

  Razordisk
  Buckler (4)
  Defense: (29 - 31) to (47 - 50)
  Chance to Block: Class%
  Required Level: 1
  Required Strength: 10
  Required Dexterity: 17
  Item Level: 1
  +0.3125 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
  +(21 to 30)% Enhanced Defense
  +(11 to 15) to Strength
  +(11 to 15) to Dexterity
  Socketed (1)
  Defense: (149 - 169) to (188 - 214)
  Chance to Block: Class%
  Required Level: 17
  Required Strength: 50
  Required Dexterity: 25
  Item Level: 31
  +0.375 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
  +(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
  +(16 to 20) to Strength
  +(16 to 20) to Dexterity
  Socketed (3)
  Defense: (386 - 432) to (481 - 538)
  Chance to Block: Class%
  Required Level: 35
  Required Strength: 175
  Required Dexterity: 53
  Item Level: 51
  +0.4375 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
  +(61 to 80)% Enhanced Defense
  +(21 to 25) to Strength
  +(21 to 25) to Dexterity
  Socketed (4)
  Defense: (600 - 664) to (747 - 826)
  Chance to Block: Class%
  Required Level: 43
  Required Strength: 350
  Required Dexterity: 109
  Item Level: 77
  +0.5 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
  +(81 to 100)% Enhanced Defense
  +(26 to 30) to Strength
  +(26 to 30) to Dexterity
  Socketed (4)
  
  ->
  Cloudladder

  

  Cloudladder
  Spiked Shield (4)
  Defense: (102 - 116) to (203 - 230)
  Chance to Block: Class%
  Required Level: 7
  Required Dexterity: 55
  Item Level: 10
  +1 to All Skills
  +1 to Druid Skill Levels
  +1 to Sorceress Skill Levels
  +(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
  +20 to all Attributes
  +10 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (1)
  Defense: (372 - 414) to (629 - 699)
  Chance to Block: Class%
  Required Level: 24
  Required Dexterity: 81
  Item Level: 36
  +(1 to 2) to All Skills
  +(1 to 2) to Druid Skill Levels
  +(1 to 2) to Sorceress Skill Levels
  +(71 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
  +30 to all Attributes
  +20 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (4)
  Defense: (920 - 1007) to (1503 - 1645)
  Chance to Block: Class%
  Required Level: 42
  Required Dexterity: 170
  Item Level: 51
  +2 to All Skills
  +2 to Druid Skill Levels
  +2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
  +(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
  +40 to all Attributes
  +30 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (5)
  Defense: (1443 - 1687) to (2346 - 2743)
  Chance to Block: Class%
  Required Level: 51
  Required Dexterity: 353
  Item Level: 85
  +2 to All Skills
  +2 to Druid Skill Levels
  +2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
  +(131 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
  +50 to all Attributes
  +40 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (6)
  
• Helmet:
  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)
  
  /
  Topspin

  

  Topspin
  Skull Cap (4)
  Defense: (76 - 83) to (115 - 125)
  Required Level: 3
  Required Strength: 28
  Item Level: 1
  5% Attack Speed
  +(31 to 50)% Enhanced Defense
  +(31 to 50) Defense
  (3 to 5)% to Dexterity
  (3 to 5)% to Energy
  Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
  10% Bonus to Defense
  Socketed (1)
  Defense: (277 - 301) to (365 - 397)
  Required Level: 20
  Required Strength: 55
  Item Level: 31
  15% Attack Speed
  +(61 to 80)% Enhanced Defense
  +(71 to 100) Defense
  (6 to 8)% to Dexterity
  (6 to 8)% to Energy
  Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
  20% Bonus to Defense
  Socketed (3)
  Defense: (704 - 760) to (876 - 943)
  Required Level: 37
  Required Strength: 192
  Item Level: 51
  25% Attack Speed
  +(91 to 110)% Enhanced Defense
  +(151 to 200) Defense
  (9 to 11)% to Dexterity
  (9 to 11)% to Energy
  Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
  30% Bonus to Defense
  Socketed (4)
  Defense: (1182 - 1258) to (1471 - 1564)
  Required Level: 47
  Required Strength: 384
  Item Level: 77
  30% Attack Speed
  +(121 to 140)% Enhanced Defense
  +(301 to 400) Defense
  (12 to 14)% to Dexterity
  (12 to 14)% to Energy
  Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
  40% Bonus to Defense
  Socketed (4)
  
  /
  Godhead

  

  Godhead
  Hundsgugel (4)
  Defense: (97 - 132) to (145 - 196)
  (Paladin Only)
  Required Level: 2
  Required Strength: 25
  Item Level: 1
  +(31 to 60)% Damage to Demons
  +(31 to 60)% Damage to Undead
  4% Chance of Crushing Blow
  +(11 to 50)% Enhanced Defense
  +(21 to 30) to Strength
  +10 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (373 - 464) to (523 - 650)
  (Paladin Only)
  Required Level: 19
  Required Strength: 50
  Item Level: 31
  +(61 to 90)% Damage to Demons
  +(61 to 90)% Damage to Undead
  6% Chance of Crushing Blow
  +(61 to 100)% Enhanced Defense
  +(31 to 40) to Strength
  +20 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (1000 - 1185) to (1379 - 1635)
  (Paladin Only)
  Required Level: 37
  Required Strength: 175
  Item Level: 51
  +(91 to 120)% Damage to Demons
  +(91 to 120)% Damage to Undead
  7% Chance of Crushing Blow
  +(111 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
  +(41 to 50) to Strength
  +30 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (3)
  Defense: (1693 - 1947) to (2315 - 2661)
  (Paladin Only)
  Required Level: 45
  Required Strength: 350
  Item Level: 77
  +(121 to 150)% Damage to Demons
  +(121 to 150)% Damage to Undead
  8% Chance of Crushing Blow
  +(161 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
  +(51 to 60) to Strength
  +40 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (4)
  
• Body Armor:
  Akara's Robe (Sacred)

  

  Akara's Robe
  Quilted Armor (Sacred)
  Defense: 2763 to 2831
  Required Level: 80
  Required Strength: 350 to 395
  Item Level: 255
  +1 to All Skills
  +500 Defense
  +(31 to 50) to all Attributes
  +200 to Life
  Elemental Resists +(31 to 40)%
  Requirements -(21 to 30)%
  Socketed (6)
  
  ->
  The War Cloak

  

  The War Cloak
  Quilted Armor (4)
  Defense: (28 - 30) to (59 - 64)
  Required Level: 1
  Required Strength: 10
  Item Level: 1
  Adds 5-9 Damage
  2% Life stolen per Hit
  Weapon Physical Damage +(7 to 15)%
  +(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
  +20 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (149 - 161) to (224 - 241)
  Required Level: 18
  Required Strength: 50
  Item Level: 31
  Adds 10-14 Damage
  3% Life stolen per Hit
  Weapon Physical Damage +(16 to 30)%
  +(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
  +40 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (4)
  Defense: (403 - 430) to (572 - 610)
  Required Level: 35
  Required Strength: 175
  Item Level: 51
  Adds 15-18 Damage
  4% Life stolen per Hit
  Weapon Physical Damage +(31 to 45)%
  +(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
  +60 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (5)
  Defense: (595 - 632) to (834 - 887)
  Required Level: 44
  Required Strength: 350
  Item Level: 77
  Adds 20-25 Damage
  5% Life stolen per Hit
  Weapon Physical Damage +(46 to 60)%
  +(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
  +80 Life Regenerated per Second
  Socketed (6)
  
  ->
  Shroud Royal

  

  Shroud Royal
  Full Plate Mail (4)
  Defense: (336 - 390) to (676 - 786)
  Required Level: 11
  Required Strength: 35
  Item Level: 29
  Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.01171875%
  +(1 to 2) to Vanquish
  +(35 to 57)% Enhanced Defense
  (3 to 5)% to All Attributes
  Physical Damage Reduced by (7 to 10)
  (6 to 8)% Gold Find
  (6 to 8)% Magic Find
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (1082 - 1213) to (2067 - 2318)
  Required Level: 28
  Required Strength: 70
  Item Level: 40
  Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.015625%
  +(5 to 6) to Vanquish
  +(81 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
  (9 to 11)% to All Attributes
  Physical Damage Reduced by (15 to 18)
  (10 to 12)% Gold Find
  (10 to 12)% Magic Find
  Socketed (4)
  Defense: (2707 - 2983) to (5055 - 5570)
  Required Level: 46
  Required Strength: 245
  Item Level: 67
  Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.01953125%
  +(9 to 10) to Vanquish
  +(126 to 149)% Enhanced Defense
  (15 to 17)% to All Attributes
  Physical Damage Reduced by (23 to 26)
  (14 to 16)% Gold Find
  (14 to 16)% Magic Find
  Socketed (5)
  Defense: (4043 - 4401) to (7534 - 8200)
  Required Level: 54
  Required Strength: 490
  Item Level: 85
  Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.0234375%
  +(11 to 12) to Vanquish
  +(149 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
  (18 to 20)% to All Attributes
  Physical Damage Reduced by (27 to 30)
  (18 to 20)% Gold Find
  (18 to 20)% Magic Find
  Socketed (6)
  
• Gloves:
  Vilehand

  

  Vilehand
  Leather Gloves (4)
  Defense: 6 to 8
  Required Level: 1
  Required Strength: 25
  Item Level: 1
  +(3 to 5)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
  +(6 to 10)% to Poison Spell Damage
  Poison Length Reduced by (31 to 35)%
  Socketed (1)
  Defense: 70 to 75
  Required Level: 17
  Required Strength: 50
  Item Level: 31
  +(0 to 1) to All Skills
  +(6 to 8)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
  +(11 to 15)% to Poison Spell Damage
  Poison Length Reduced by (36 to 40)%
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: 176 to 184
  Required Level: 34
  Required Strength: 175
  Item Level: 51
  +1 to All Skills
  +(8 to 10)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
  +(16 to 20)% to Poison Spell Damage
  Poison Length Reduced by (41 to 45)%
  Socketed (3)
  Defense: 243 to 258
  Required Level: 43
  Required Strength: 350
  Item Level: 77
  +1 to All Skills
  +(11 to 13)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
  +(21 to 25)% to Poison Spell Damage
  Poison Length Reduced by (46 to 50)%
  Socketed (4)
  
  /
  Toorc's Gift

  

  Toorc's Gift
  Chain Gloves (4)
  Defense: (26 - 30) to (47 - 54)
  Required Level: 5
  Required Strength: 28
  Item Level: 10
  2% Chance to cast level 1 Glacial Nova on Melee Attack
  5% Attack Speed
  Stun Attack
  +(12 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
  Cold Resist +(11 to 15)%
  Socketed (1)
  Defense: (155 - 172) to (211 - 234)
  Required Level: 22
  Required Strength: 57
  Item Level: 31
  3% Chance to cast level 2 Glacial Nova on Melee Attack
  15% Attack Speed
  Adds (11 to 15)-(16 to 25) Cold Damage
  Stun Attack
  +(47 to 63)% Enhanced Defense
  Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (434 - 472) to (573 - 624)
  Required Level: 40
  Required Strength: 201
  Item Level: 51
  4% Chance to cast level 3 Glacial Nova on Melee Attack
  25% Attack Speed
  Adds (36 to 45)-(46 to 63) Cold Damage
  Stun Attack
  +(81 to 97)% Enhanced Defense
  Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
  Socketed (3)
  Defense: (657 - 710) to (859 - 928)
  Required Level: 48
  Required Strength: 402
  Item Level: 77
  5% Chance to cast level 3 Glacial Nova on Melee Attack
  30% Attack Speed
  Adds (81 to 100)-(101 to 125) Cold Damage
  Stun Attack
  +(98 to 114)% Enhanced Defense
  Cold Resist +(36 to 40)%
  Socketed (4)
  
• Belt:
  Moonwrap

  

  Moonwrap
  Sash (4)
  Defense: (16 - 18) to (20 - 21)
  Required Level: 1
  Required Strength: 25
  Item Level: 1
  5% Cast Speed
  +3% to Spell Damage
  +(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
  Lightning Resist +(11 to 15)%
  Cold Resist +(11 to 15)%
  Socketed (1)
  Defense: (119 - 129) to (131 - 141)
  Required Level: 17
  Required Strength: 50
  Item Level: 31
  15% Cast Speed
  +9% to Spell Damage
  +(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
  Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
  Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (331 - 353) to (370 - 395)
  Required Level: 35
  Required Strength: 125
  Item Level: 51
  25% Cast Speed
  +15% to Spell Damage
  +(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
  Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
  Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (493 - 524) to (542 - 576)
  Required Level: 43
  Required Strength: 250
  Item Level: 77
  30% Cast Speed
  +20% to Spell Damage
  +(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
  Lightning Resist +(36 to 40)%
  Cold Resist +(36 to 40)%
  Socketed (2)
  
• Boots:
  Rabbit's Foot

  

  Rabbit's Foot
  Boots (4)
  Defense: 8 to 14
  Required Level: 1
  Required Strength: 21
  Item Level: 1
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  +10% to Spell Damage
  +5 Maximum Stamina
  (1 to 5)% Gold Find
  (1 to 5)% Magic Find
  Requirements -15%
  Socketed (1)
  Defense: 75 to 88
  Required Level: 17
  Required Strength: 35
  Item Level: 31
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  +12% to Spell Damage
  +10 Maximum Stamina
  (5 to 10)% Gold Find
  (5 to 10)% Magic Find
  Requirements -30%
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: 184 to 215
  Required Level: 34
  Required Strength: 96
  Item Level: 51
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  +16% to Spell Damage
  +15 Maximum Stamina
  (15 to 20)% Gold Find
  (15 to 20)% Magic Find
  Requirements -45%
  Socketed (3)
  Defense: 258 to 296
  Required Level: 43
  Required Strength: 140
  Item Level: 77
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  +20% to Spell Damage
  +20 Maximum Stamina
  (25 to 30)% Gold Find
  (25 to 30)% Magic Find
  Requirements -60%
  Socketed (4)
  
  ->
  Death Spur

  

  Death Spur
  Heavy Boots (4)
  Defense: 27 to 39
  Required Level: 3
  Required Strength: 27
  Item Level: 1
  1% Chance to cast level 6 Spike Nova on Kill
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  +0.09375 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
  +(11 to 15) to Strength
  +(11 to 15) to Dexterity
  Socketed (1)
  Defense: 109 to 141
  Required Level: 20
  Required Strength: 55
  Item Level: 31
  1% Chance to cast level 10 Spike Nova on Kill
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  +0.15625 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
  +(21 to 25) to Strength
  +(21 to 25) to Dexterity
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: 248 to 310
  Required Level: 38
  Required Strength: 193
  Item Level: 51
  1% Chance to cast level 14 Spike Nova on Kill
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  +0.21875 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
  +(31 to 35) to Strength
  +(31 to 35) to Dexterity
  Socketed (3)
  Defense: 346 to 427
  Required Level: 46
  Required Strength: 386
  Item Level: 77
  1% Chance to cast level 16 Spike Nova on Kill
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  +0.25 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
  +(36 to 40) to Strength
  +(36 to 40) to Dexterity
  Socketed (4)
  
  ->
  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)
  
  ->
  Zealot Rush

  

  Zealot Rush
  Light Plated Boots (4)
  Defense: (67 - 78) to (102 - 119)
  Required Level: 6
  Required Strength: 31
  Item Level: 10
  5% Attack Speed
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  (11 to 25)% Bonus to Attack Rating
  +(21 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
  (3 to 5)% to Dexterity
  1% Reanimate as: Random Monster
  Socketed (1)
  Defense: (248 - 281) to (338 - 384)
  Required Level: 24
  Required Strength: 62
  Item Level: 36
  10% Attack Speed
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  (41 to 55)% Bonus to Attack Rating
  +(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
  (9 to 11)% to Dexterity
  2% Reanimate as: Random Monster
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (613 - 685) to (817 - 914)
  Required Level: 41
  Required Strength: 218
  Item Level: 51
  20% Attack Speed
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  (71 to 85)% Bonus to Attack Rating
  +(61 to 80)% Enhanced Defense
  (15 to 17)% to Dexterity
  3% Reanimate as: Random Monster
  Socketed (3)
  Defense: (944 - 1044) to (1247 - 1378)
  Required Level: 50
  Required Strength: 436
  Item Level: 85
  30% Attack Speed
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  (86 to 100)% Bonus to Attack Rating
  +(81 to 100)% Enhanced Defense
  (18 to 20)% to Dexterity
  4% Reanimate as: Random Monster
  Socketed (4)
  
• Amulet and Rings: Any TUs / Rares ->
  Athulua's Oracle

  

  Athulua's Oracle
  Amulet
  Required Level: 60
  Item Level: 60
  +(1 to 2) to All Skills
  40% Attack Speed
  (150 to 250)% Bonus to Attack Rating
  Cannot Be Frozen
  
  /
  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
  
  and
  Ripstar

  

  Ripstar
  Ring
  Required Level: 60
  Item Level: 60
  +0.5625 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
  +20 Life on Melee Attack
  
  x2
  
• Several TUs remain useful even in endgame. For example:
  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)
  
  and
  Lavadome

  

  Lavadome
  Helm (4)
  Defense: (78 - 89) to (115 - 131)
  Required Level: 4
  Required Strength: 29
  Item Level: 10
  +(0 to 1) to All Skills
  +(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
  +15 to Vitality
  (3 to 5)% to Vitality
  +(81 to 120) to Life
  Fire Resist +(11 to 30)%
  Socketed (1)
  Defense: (300 - 334) to (391 - 435)
  Required Level: 22
  Required Strength: 57
  Item Level: 31
  +1 to All Skills
  +(71 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
  +30 to Vitality
  (6 to 10)% to Vitality
  +(121 to 160) to Life
  Fire Resist +(31 to 50)%
  Socketed (3)
  Defense: (753 - 825) to (970 - 1062)
  Required Level: 39
  Required Strength: 201
  Item Level: 51
  +(1 to 2) to All Skills
  +(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
  +45 to Vitality
  (11 to 15)% to Vitality
  +(161 to 200) to Life
  Fire Resist +(51 to 70)%
  Socketed (4)
  Defense: (1191 - 1290) to (1519 - 1645)
  Required Level: 48
  Required Strength: 402
  Item Level: 77
  +2 to All Skills
  +(131 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
  +60 to Vitality
  (16 to 20)% to Vitality
  +(201 to 240) to Life
  Fire Resist +(71 to 90)%
  Socketed (4)
  
• Side note: Melee procs with
  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)
  
  /
  Catechumen

  

  Catechumen
  Aerin Shield (4)
  Defense: (188 - 198) to (368 - 389)
  Chance to Block: 2%
  (Paladin Only)
  Required Level: 7
  Required Strength: 25
  Item Level: 10
  5% Chance to cast level 6 Flamefront on Melee Attack
  Adds (4 to 7)-(8 to 13) Damage
  +(19 to 30)% Damage to Undead
  +(61 to 70)% Enhanced Defense
  Fire Resist +(11 to 20)%
  Lightning Resist +(11 to 20)%
  Cold Resist +(11 to 20)%
  Poison Resist +(11 to 20)%
  +20 Life on Melee Attack
  2% Reanimate as: Random Monster
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (573 - 600) to (1027 - 1076)
  Chance to Block: 2%
  (Paladin Only)
  Required Level: 25
  Required Strength: 50
  Item Level: 31
  9% Chance to cast level 18 Flamefront on Melee Attack
  Adds (9 to 12)-(18 to 23) Damage
  +(43 to 54)% Damage to Undead
  +(91 to 100)% Enhanced Defense
  Fire Resist +(21 to 30)%
  Lightning Resist +(21 to 30)%
  Cold Resist +(21 to 30)%
  Poison Resist +(21 to 30)%
  +40 Life on Melee Attack
  3% Reanimate as: Random Monster
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (1341 - 1396) to (2362 - 2458)
  Chance to Block: 2%
  (Paladin Only)
  Required Level: 42
  Required Strength: 175
  Item Level: 51
  13% Chance to cast level 30 Flamefront on Melee Attack
  Adds (14 to 17)-(28 to 33) Damage
  +(67 to 78)% Damage to Undead
  +(121 to 130)% Enhanced Defense
  Fire Resist +(31 to 40)%
  Lightning Resist +(31 to 40)%
  Cold Resist +(31 to 40)%
  Poison Resist +(31 to 40)%
  +60 Life on Melee Attack
  4% Reanimate as: Random Monster
  Socketed (3)
  Defense: (1985 - 2060) to (3489 - 3620)
  Chance to Block: 2%
  (Paladin Only)
  Required Level: 51
  Required Strength: 350
  Item Level: 77
  15% Chance to cast level 36 Flamefront on Melee Attack
  Adds (17 to 19)-(33 to 38) Damage
  +(79 to 90)% Damage to Undead
  +(141 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
  Fire Resist +(41 to 50)%
  Lightning Resist +(41 to 50)%
  Cold Resist +(41 to 50)%
  Poison Resist +(41 to 50)%
  +80 Life on Melee Attack
  5% Reanimate as: Random Monster
  Socketed (4)
  
  /
  Toorc's Gift

  

  Toorc's Gift
  Chain Gloves (4)
  Defense: (26 - 30) to (47 - 54)
  Required Level: 5
  Required Strength: 28
  Item Level: 10
  2% Chance to cast level 1 Glacial Nova on Melee Attack
  5% Attack Speed
  Stun Attack
  +(12 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
  Cold Resist +(11 to 15)%
  Socketed (1)
  Defense: (155 - 172) to (211 - 234)
  Required Level: 22
  Required Strength: 57
  Item Level: 31
  3% Chance to cast level 2 Glacial Nova on Melee Attack
  15% Attack Speed
  Adds (11 to 15)-(16 to 25) Cold Damage
  Stun Attack
  +(47 to 63)% Enhanced Defense
  Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (434 - 472) to (573 - 624)
  Required Level: 40
  Required Strength: 201
  Item Level: 51
  4% Chance to cast level 3 Glacial Nova on Melee Attack
  25% Attack Speed
  Adds (36 to 45)-(46 to 63) Cold Damage
  Stun Attack
  +(81 to 97)% Enhanced Defense
  Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
  Socketed (3)
  Defense: (657 - 710) to (859 - 928)
  Required Level: 48
  Required Strength: 402
  Item Level: 77
  5% Chance to cast level 3 Glacial Nova on Melee Attack
  30% Attack Speed
  Adds (81 to 100)-(101 to 125) Cold Damage
  Stun Attack
  +(98 to 114)% Enhanced Defense
  Cold Resist +(36 to 40)%
  Socketed (4)
  
  are fun
• Side note: Spamming Whirlwind with
  Leather of Aut

  

  Leather of Aut
  Hard Leather Armor (4)
  Defense: (66 - 75) to (132 - 151)
  Required Level: 2
  Required Strength: 28
  Item Level: 1
  +(2 to 4) to Whirlpool
  +(18 to 35)% Enhanced Defense
  (3 to 5)% to Strength
  (3 to 5)% to Dexterity
  (3 to 5)% to Vitality
  (11 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
  Socketed (2)
  Defense: (267 - 297) to (449 - 500)
  Required Level: 19
  Required Strength: 55
  Item Level: 31
  +(5 to 8) to Whirlpool
  +(52 to 69)% Enhanced Defense
  (9 to 11)% to Strength
  (9 to 11)% to Dexterity
  (9 to 11)% to Vitality
  (21 to 30)% Bonus to Defense
  Socketed (4)
  Defense: (701 - 761) to (1131 - 1228)
  Required Level: 37
  Required Strength: 193
  Item Level: 51
  +(9 to 12) to Whirlpool
  +(87 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
  (15 to 17)% to Strength
  (15 to 17)% to Dexterity
  (15 to 17)% to Vitality
  (31 to 40)% Bonus to Defense
  Socketed (5)
  Defense: (1052 - 1135) to (1691 - 1823)
  Required Level: 45
  Required Strength: 385
  Item Level: 77
  +(13 to 16) to Whirlpool
  +(104 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
  (18 to 20)% to Strength
  (18 to 20)% to Dexterity
  (18 to 20)% to Vitality
  (41 to 50)% Bonus to Defense
  Socketed (6)
  
  with a T1 Honorific Dagger that has Mana on Attack

Honorifics

Once the Mark of Infusion is obtainable from Shenk in Act 5, extra gold can be invested in Gloves, Belt, and Boots. T4 Gloves, T2 Belt, and T4 Boots give maximum sockets for the least required strength and levels (64, 40, and 77 respectively). T4 Sash gives 16 slots if needed. Add dexterity, maximum damage, strength, and elemental resistances as needed. Socket with lower level requirement fillers like Perfect Amethysts or El/Eld Runes.
Zealot Rush

Zealot Rush
Light Plated Boots (4)
Defense: (67 - 78) to (102 - 119)
Required Level: 6
Required Strength: 31
Item Level: 10
5% Attack Speed
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
(11 to 25)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(21 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
(3 to 5)% to Dexterity
1% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (1)
Defense: (248 - 281) to (338 - 384)
Required Level: 24
Required Strength: 62
Item Level: 36
10% Attack Speed
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
(41 to 55)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
(9 to 11)% to Dexterity
2% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (2)
Defense: (613 - 685) to (817 - 914)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 218
Item Level: 51
20% Attack Speed
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
(71 to 85)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(61 to 80)% Enhanced Defense
(15 to 17)% to Dexterity
3% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (3)
Defense: (944 - 1044) to (1247 - 1378)
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 436
Item Level: 85
30% Attack Speed
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
(86 to 100)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(81 to 100)% Enhanced Defense
(18 to 20)% to Dexterity
4% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (4)

boots are the only TU worthy of replacing these slots, but may take a while to equip with their Strength requirement.

Sockets and Mystic Orbs

Early: Scramble for stats with El runes, Diamonds, or Amethysts. Perfect Rubies or Sapphire in the Icebird.
Later: Use Fal Runes in Icebird to leave room for MOs. Add Dexterity, damage, and even magic find when possible.
Armors: Maximum Damage -> Speed (FBR, FHR) and Elemental Resistances as needed -> Dexterity -> Magic Find -> Strength/Vit

Sets

Plenty of options, most are on par with TUs:

• Earth

  

  Earth
  Chain Mail (Sacred)
  Defense: (5050 - 6312) to (5712 - 7140)
  Required Level: 80
  Required Strength: 402
  Item Level: 1
  15% Hit Recovery
  Adds 13-25 Damage
  (3 to 6)% Life stolen per Hit
  +(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
  (16 to 20)% to Dexterity
  Lightning Resist +(31 to 50)%
  Requirements -33%
  Socketed (6)
  

  
  Pantheon
  (Amazon Bow Set)
  
  Water

  

  Water
  Leather Gloves (Sacred)
  Defense: (940 - 1175) to (954 - 1192)
  Required Level: 80
  Required Strength: 335
  Item Level: 1
  +(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
  (11 to 15)% to Strength
  (11 to 15)% to Dexterity
  Fire Resist +(31 to 50)%
  (13 to 19)% Gold Find
  Requirements -33%
  Socketed (4)
  

  
  Pantheon
  (Amazon Bow Set)
  
  Frost

  

  Frost
  Boots (Sacred)
  Defense: (1302 - 1627) to (1342 - 1677)
  Required Level: 80
  Required Strength: 335
  Item Level: 1
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  30% Hit Recovery
  +(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
  (11 to 15)% to Strength
  (11 to 15)% to Dexterity
  Cold Resist +(31 to 50)%
  (11 to 13)% Magic Find
  Requirements -33%
  Socketed (4)
  

  
  Pantheon
  (Amazon Bow Set)
  
  
  
• Celestia's Wings

  

  Celestia's Wings
  Gothic Plate (Sacred)
  Defense: (7708 - 8628) to (9275 - 10391)
  Required Level: 90
  Required Strength: 675
  Item Level: 1
  +1 to Amazon Skill Levels
  Adds 25-38 Damage
  +(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
  +350 Defense
  (21 to 25)% to Strength
  +(31 to 50) to Dexterity
  (21 to 25)% to Vitality
  Elemental Resists +(21 to 25)%
  Socketed (6)
  

  
  Celestia's Myth
  (Amazon Spear Set)
  
  Celestia's Charge

  

  Celestia's Charge
  Light Plated Boots (Sacred)
  Defense: (1881 - 2116) to (2083 - 2343)
  Required Level: 90
  Required Strength: 625
  Item Level: 1
  2% Chance to cast level 6 Celerity on Kill
  (20 to 50)% Movement Speed
  20% Hit Recovery
  +(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
  +(31 to 50) to Strength
  (11 to 15)% to Dexterity
  (11 to 15)% Bonus to Defense
  Socketed (4)
  

  
  Celestia's Myth
  (Amazon Spear Set)
  
• Zerae's Redemption

  

  Zerae's Redemption
  Plate Mail (Sacred)
  Defense: (7374 - 8171) to (8485 - 9421)
  Required Level: 90
  Required Strength: 468
  Item Level: 1
  30% Combat Speeds
  (11 to 15)% Life stolen per Hit
  +(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
  +1000 Defense
  (26 to 30)% to Dexterity
  (26 to 30)% to Energy
  +(101 to 200) to Life
  Requirements -25%
  Socketed (6)
  

  
  Zerae's Divinity
  (Amazon Storm Set)
  
• Serpent's Coil

  

  Serpent's Coil
  Belt (Sacred)
  Defense: (2374 - 2967) to (2520 - 3150)
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 345
  Item Level: 1
  +1 to Assassin Skill Levels
  15% Attack Speed
  30% Hit Recovery
  +(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
  (11 to 15)% to Dexterity
  Requirements -40%
  Socketed (2)
  

  
  The Snake Pit
  (Assassin Naginata Set)
  
• Tracker's Runeward

  

  Tracker's Runeward
  Belt (Sacred)
  Defense: (2374 - 2967) to (2520 - 3150)
  Required Level: 90
  Required Strength: 385
  Item Level: 1
  +2 to Assassin Skill Levels
  +(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
  +(41 to 50) to Dexterity
  Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
  Requirements -33%
  Socketed (2)
  

  
  Creed
  (Assassin Throwing Set)
  
• Witchhunter's Hood

  

  Witchhunter's Hood
  Cap (Sacred)
  Defense: (2136 - 2611) to (2161 - 2642)
  Required Level: 90
  Required Strength: 250
  Item Level: 1
  +(80 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
  10% to Strength
  10% to Dexterity
  Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
  Elemental Resists +(31 to 40)%
  Physical Resist 5%
  (16 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
  Requirements -50%
  Socketed (4)
  

  
  Witchhunter's Attire
  (Assassin Claw Set)
  
• Till We Have Heaven In Sight

  

  Till We Have Heaven In Sight
  Light Plated Boots (Sacred)
  Defense: (1568 - 1960) to (1736 - 2170)
  Required Level: 80
  Required Strength: 375
  Item Level: 1
  25% Cast Speed
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  +(21 to 40)% to Summoned Minion Damage
  +(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
  +40 to Strength
  10% to All Attributes
  +40 to Energy
  Requirements -40%
  Socketed (4)
  

  
  Satanic Mantra
  (Necromancer Summoner Set)
  
• Lazarus' Chasuble

  

  Lazarus' Chasuble
  Light Plate (Sacred)
  Defense: 8895 to 10548
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 650
  Item Level: 120
  +(1 to 2) to Necromancer Skill Levels
  +(101 to 150)% to Summoned Minion Life
  +(16 to 40)% to Summoned Minion Damage
  +25% to Summoned Minion Resistances
  +200% Enhanced Defense
  +666 Defense
  Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
  Physical Resist 5%
  Socketed (6)
  

  
  Archbishop Lazarus
  (Tribute Set)
  
• Imperius' Radiance

  

  Imperius' Radiance
  Targe (Sacred)
  Defense: 4791 to 5097
  Chance to Block: 3%
  (Paladin Only)
  Required Level: 90
  Required Dexterity: 262
  Item Level: 1
  1% Base Block Chance
  30% Cast Speed
  15% Block Speed
  +(10 to 15)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
  +(10 to 15)% to Lightning Spell Damage
  +200% Enhanced Defense
  (15 to 20)% to All Attributes
  Requirements -40%
  Socketed (4)
  

  
  Imperius' Edict
  (Paladin Warlock Set)
  
  Imperius' Winged Feet

  

  Imperius' Winged Feet
  Boots (Sacred)
  Defense: 651 to 671
  Required Level: 90
  Required Strength: 300
  Item Level: 1
  +1 to Paladin Skill Levels
  +(21 to 25) Spell Focus
  20% Cast Speed
  (20 to 50)% Movement Speed
  Requirements -40%
  Socketed (4)
  

  
  Imperius' Edict
  (Paladin Warlock Set)
  
• Cinadide's Bellows

  

  Cinadide's Bellows
  Hundsgugel (Sacred)
  Defense: (2661 - 2994) to (2947 - 3315)
  (Paladin Only)
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 500
  Item Level: 1
  40% Attack Speed
  20% Hit Recovery
  Adds 25-50 Damage
  Adds 50-100 Fire Damage
  Weapon Physical Damage +(19 to 30)%
  +(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
  +(41 to 60) to Strength
  Socketed (4)
  

  
  Cinadide's Craft
  (Paladin Honor Set)
  
  Cinadide's Anvil

  

  Cinadide's Anvil
  Plated Belt (Sacred)
  Defense: (3271 - 3680) to (3583 - 4031)
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 337
  Item Level: 1
  +1 to Paladin Skill Levels
  Adds 13-25 Damage
  Adds 50-100 Fire Damage
  +(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
  (21 to 25)% to Strength
  Requirements -50%
  Socketed (2)
  

  
  Cinadide's Craft
  (Paladin Honor Set)
  
  Cinadide's Bender

  

  Cinadide's Bender
  Gauntlets (Sacred)
  Defense: (1339 - 1506) to (1567 - 1763)
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 625
  Item Level: 1
  20% Attack Speed
  40% Hit Recovery
  Adds 35-70 Magic Damage
  Adds 50-100 Fire Damage
  +(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
  +(31 to 50) to Strength
  (16 to 25)% Magic Find
  Socketed (4)
  

  
  Cinadide's Craft
  (Paladin Honor Set)
  
• Lilith's Disguise

  

  Lilith's Disguise
  Kite Shield (Sacred)
  Defense: (4391 - 4919) to (5123 - 5740)
  Chance to Block: Class%
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 550
  Required Dexterity: 559
  Item Level: 120
  Summon Edyrem: +5000 Defense
  +(51 to 100)% Bonus to Summoned Edyrem Life
  Adds 30-50 Damage
  +(141 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
  +(26 to 50) to Strength
  +(21 to 50) to Vitality
  Physical Resist 5%
  Socketed (4)
  

  
  Sanctuary
  (Edyrem Set)
  
• Stareye's Claws

  

  Stareye's Claws
  Gauntlets (Sacred)
  Defense: 1674 to 1959
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 625
  Item Level: 120
  Adds 100-150 Cold Damage
  +25% to Cold Spell Damage
  -15% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  +200% Enhanced Defense
  +50 to Dexterity
  15% to Dexterity
  Maximum Cold Resist +2%
  +5 Cold Absorb
  Socketed (4)
  

  
  Henchmen Trophies
  (Legendary Set)
  
• Viper Skin

  

  Viper Skin
  Belt (Sacred)
  Defense: (2860 - 3204) to (3036 - 3402)
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 385
  Item Level: 115
  30% Attack Speed
  (51 to 75)% Bonus to Attack Rating
  -(11 to 20)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
  Slow Target (3 to 8)%
  +(141 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
  Requirements -33%
  Socketed (2)
  

  
  Astrogha's Moon
  (Wyrd Set)
  

Sacred Uniques

It would be easy to generate a long list of "probably good" items. Here's what I used:

• Weapon:
  Icebird

  

  Icebird
  Flying Knife (4)
  Throw Damage: (5 - 7) to (7 - 8)
  One-Hand Damage: (5 - 7) to (7 - 8)
  Required Level: 10
  Required Dexterity: 53
  Item Level: 10
  Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
  1% Chance to cast level 2 Shackles of Ice on Striking
  Adds (3 to 4)-(5 to 9) Cold Damage
  +(18 to 40)% Enhanced Damage
  -(4 to 6)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  +(1 to 2) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
  Cold Absorb 2%
  8% Magic Find
  Socketed (1)
  Throw Damage: (24 - 27) to (27 - 31)
  One-Hand Damage: (18 - 20) to (19 - 22)
  Required Level: 23
  Required Dexterity: 84
  Item Level: 36
  Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
  1% Chance to cast level 6 Shackles of Ice on Striking
  Adds (11 to 13)-(26 to 33) Cold Damage
  +(64 to 86)% Enhanced Damage
  -(7 to 9)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  +(3 to 6) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
  Cold Absorb 3%
  13% Magic Find
  Socketed (2)
  Throw Damage: (56 - 62) to (64 - 71)
  One-Hand Damage: (33 - 37) to (37 - 41)
  Required Level: 41
  Required Dexterity: 169
  Item Level: 51
  Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
  1% Chance to cast level 10 Shackles of Ice on Striking
  Adds (41 to 50)-(121 to 130) Cold Damage
  +(109 to 132)% Enhanced Damage
  -(10 to 12)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  +(7 to 11) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
  Cold Absorb 4%
  18% Magic Find
  Socketed (2)
  Throw Damage: (76 - 83) to (85 - 93)
  One-Hand Damage: (44 - 48) to (48 - 53)
  Required Level: 50
  Required Dexterity: 337
  Item Level: 77
  Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
  1% Chance to cast level 12 Shackles of Ice on Striking
  Adds (91 to 100)-(211 to 260) Cold Damage
  +(132 to 154)% Enhanced Damage
  -(13 to 15)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  +(12 to 16) to APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI
  Cold Absorb 5%
  20% Magic Find
  Socketed (2)
  
  , hah!
  
• Body Armor:
  Segnitia

  

  Segnitia
  Field Plate (Sacred)
  Defense: 2699 to 3206
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 625
  Item Level: 120
  Guard Tower: +1 Arrow
  Cherubim: +(50-75) Magic Damage per Skill Level
  If you have at least 30 Levels in any of the following Skills:
  ATMG, Charged Strike, Cherubim, Guard Tower, Lex Talionis, Rock Shock, Time Wave
  +20% Slow Target
  +100 Life after each Kill
  +20% Chance of Crushing Blow
  Physical Damage Reduced by 150
  5% Chance to cast level 10 Thunder Hammer on Striking
  Weapon Physical Damage +(200 to 250)%
  Elemental Resists +50%
  Physical Resist (15 to 20)%
  Socketed (6)
  
• Shield:
  Hexward

  

  Hexward
  Totem Shield (Sacred)
  Defense: (1668 - 2085) to (1932 - 2415)
  Chance to Block: 4%
  (Assassin Only)
  Required Level: 100
  Required Dexterity: 527
  Item Level: 105
  Maelstrom MkI: +25% Bonus Magic Damage
  2% Chance to cast level 50 Shadow Blade on Striking
  +(140 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
  (20 to 30)% to Dexterity
  20% Curse Length Reduction
  Physical Resist 5%
  Socketed (6)
  
  , hah!
• Helmet:
  Barghest's Howl

  

  Barghest's Howl
  Hundsgugel (Sacred)
  Defense: 5327 to 5684
  (Paladin Only)
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 500
  Item Level: 105
  Level 1 Wolf Stance
  28% Attack Speed
  40% Movement Speed
  28% Hit Recovery
  10% Crushing Blow
  10% Weapon Physical Damage
  5% Chance to cast level 23 Bloodlust on Melee Attack
  (15 to 20)% Life stolen per Hit
  Hit Causes Monster to Flee +1%
  Slow Target 5%
  +200% Enhanced Defense
  +2000 Defense
  +50 to Strength
  +100 Life Regenerated per Second
  3% Reanimate as: Random Monster
  -2 to Light Radius
  Socketed (4)
  
  ->
  Royal Circlet

  

  Royal Circlet
  Tiara (Sacred)
  Defense: (1740 - 1957) to (1968 - 2214)
  Required Level: 100
  Required Dexterity: 392
  Item Level: 105
  +2 to All Skills
  +50% Damage to Demons
  +50% Damage to Undead
  +(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
  (21 to 25)% to All Attributes
  Elemental Resists +(25 to 30)%
  Physical Resist 5%
  (21 to 25)% Magic Find
  Socketed (4)
  
• Gloves:
  Lorekeeper

  

  Lorekeeper
  Light Gauntlets (Sacred)
  Defense: (1018 - 1179) to (1159 - 1342)
  Required Level: 80
  Required Strength: 300
  Item Level: 120
  +3 to All Skills
  20% Combat Speeds
  +(5 to 10) to Firedance
  +(90 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
  Regenerate Mana +(40 to 60)%
  Requirements -50%
  Socketed (4)
  
• Belt:
  Lilith's Temptation

  

  Lilith's Temptation
  Plated Belt (Sacred)
  Defense: (3680 - 4089) to (4031 - 4479)
  Required Level: 100
  Item Level: 105
  3% Chance to cast level 2 Time Strike on Striking
  +(170 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
  -100 to Life
  (60 to 100)% Magic Find
  Requirements -100%
  Socketed (2)
  
• Boots:
  Knight's Grace

  

  Knight's Grace
  Greaves (Sacred)
  Defense: (2232 - 2481) to (2519 - 2799)
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 780
  Item Level: 120
  2% Chance to cast level 35 Knife Throw on Striking
  +1 to All Skills
  25% Attack Speed
  (10 to 40)% Movement Speed
  Adds 10-25 Damage
  +(170 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
  +(15 to 25) to all Attributes
  Physical Resist 5%
  Requirements +20%
  Socketed (4)
  
• Amulet:
  Klaatu Barada Nikto

  

  Klaatu Barada Nikto
  Amulet
  Required Level: 110
  Item Level: 105
  30% Enhanced Damage vs. Necrobots
  10% Chance to cast level 40 Nova Bomb on Melee Attack
  +2 to All Skills
  25% Attack Speed
  Adds 1-188 Lightning Damage
  +650 Poison Damage over 2 seconds
  Stun Attack
  +(11 to 16) to Hive
  Lightning Resist +(40 to 50)%
  Poison Resist +(40 to 50)%
  
  ,
  Death Ward

  

  Death Ward
  Amulet
  Required Level: 110
  Item Level: 105
  +(1 to 3) to All Skills
  Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
  Poison Resist +30%
  Poison Length Reduced by 30%
  30% Curse Length Reduction
  
  ,
  In For The Kill

  

  In For The Kill
  Amulet
  Required Level: 100
  Item Level: 120
  2% Chance to cast level 20 Widowmaker on Kill
  2% Chance to cast level 20 APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI on Kill
  2% Chance to cast level 20 Thunder Hammer Nova on Kill
  20% Movement Speed
  Elemental Resists -20%
  (25 to 50)% Magic Find
  
• Rings: They exist, but I have yet to find upgrades from
  Ripstar

  

  Ripstar
  Ring
  Required Level: 60
  Item Level: 60
  +0.5625 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
  +20 Life on Melee Attack
  
  or Assur's Bane x2
• Along with high-end rings, I have yet to find these for my 2.0 collection:
  The Endless Loop

  

  The Endless Loop
  Light Belt (Sacred)
  Defense: 1101 to 1143
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 550
  Item Level: 105
  40% Combat Speeds
  +(10 to 19) to Charged Strike
  Slow Target 10%
  +50 to all Attributes
  +75 Life Regenerated per Second
  +(0 to 1) Mana on Striking
  Socketed (2)
  
  ,
  Idol of Rygnar

  

  Idol of Rygnar
  Mask (Sacred)
  Defense: (2068 - 2350) to (2208 - 2510)
  Required Level: 100
  Required Strength: 600
  Item Level: 120
  +2 to Necromancer Skill Levels
  25% Life stolen per Hit
  Weapon Physical Damage +(60 to 90)%
  Hit Causes Monster to Flee +1%
  +(120 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
  +(40 to 50) to Strength
  +(40 to 50) to Dexterity
  Target Takes Additional Damage of 500
  25% Gold Find
  +5 to Light Radius
  Socketed (4)
  
  ,
  Eternal

  
  
  

  Eternal
  Median 2005-2012
  Thanks everyone!
  Body Armors
  'TahaLewGhalFelQorKa'
  Runeword Level: 110
  +4 to All Skills
  +15 Spell Focus
  +10 to Maximum Damage
  -(10 to 15)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
  +1 to Disco Inferno
  5% Deadly Strike
  +(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
  10% to All Attributes
  +2 Life on Striking
  

Crafts

Note the Prefix/Suffix pools and Shrine effects

Abandonded Shrines:

• +2 All Skills, Dexterity Light Plate
  
• +2 Paladin Skills, Dexterity Plated Belt
• Bear Stance Crown Shield (Only 1 stance may be active at a time)
• Max Damage Gauntlets
Magical Shrines:

• *Check the Skills section for the Nova Charge / Minion buff
Jewels:

• Hel Runes can help retain damage while hitting breakpoints

Runewords

It seems like Kurast 3000 BA is an excellent source of enhanced runes. The premiere runeword is:

• Zohar

  
  

  Zohar
  Paladin Shields
  'MhalElqSil'
  Runeword Level: 110
  80% Attack Speed
  Adds 3-5 Damage
  +(75 to 95) to Maximum Damage
  +(18 to 21) to Cherubim
  Slows Attacker by 20%
  +200% Enhanced Defense
  10% to All Attributes
  (10 to 15)% Chance to Avoid Damage
  -10% to All Vendor Prices
  
  
  
• I have yet to try these noteworthy entries in 2.0:
  Snowsquall

  

  Snowsquall
  Gloves
  'GlaIu'
  Runeword Level: 105
  +1% Maximum Cold Resist per 80% Cold Resist
  +1 to All Skills
  20% Hit Recovery
  Adds 100-200 Cold Damage
  (3 to 5)% Innate Elemental Damage
  -(7 to 10)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
  Slow Target 20%
  +200% Enhanced Defense
  +(21 to 25) to Dexterity
  Cold Absorb (3 to 5)%
  
  ,
  Mercy

  

  Mercy
  Gloves
  'LewElq'
  Runeword Level: 110
  10% Chance to cast level 18 Punishers on Melee Attack
  10% Combat Speeds
  +(59 to 69) to Maximum Damage
  +26 Defense
  +(151 to 200) to Strength
  (15 to 20)% to Vitality
  
  ,
  Savage

  
  

  Savage
  Gloves
  'YstFelKa'
  Runeword Level: 110
  +1% Weapon Physical Damage per 50 Strength or Dexterity
  (Whichever is Higher)
  75% Attack Speed
  +10 Damage
  +200% Enhanced Defense
  +(10 to 40) to all Attributes
  10% to Strength
  10% to Dexterity
  Maximum Cold Resist +1%
  Cold Resist +25%
  10% Magic Find
  
  ,
  Wind Runner

  
  

  Wind Runner
  Boots
  'SilElqSilGul'
  Runeword Level: 100
  +(0 to 1) to All Skills
  50% Attack Speed
  10% Movement Speed
  Adds 25-68 Damage
  250% Bonus to Attack Rating
  (12 to 15)% Life stolen per Hit
  +(171 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
  
  ,
  Battle Rage

  
  

  Battle Rage
  Paladin Helms
  'SilZurRal'
  Runeword Level: 115
  +1 to Paladin Skill Levels
  25% Attack Speed
  Adds 45-70 Damage
  (10 to 20)% Life stolen per Hit
  +(171 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
  Regenerate Mana +10%
  Maximum Fire Resist +2%
  Elemental Resists +(20 to 25)%
  Physical Resist 10%
  

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Hirelings

If they could cast oSkills, this guide might be twice as long. Accompaniment is usually for damage or sustain:

• A1 Ranger and A5 Barbarians are great for leveling.
  
• A2 Fighter Mage and A3 Necrolyte are great for crowd control.
• A3 Abjurer is a meme for the double superbeast, especially when they are named "Zap"
• For a more complete guide, I recommend this one. I also recommend prioritizing gold for Mystic Orbs and Oils first.

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Challenges, Rifts, and Dungeons

Battle notes:


• Character level can completely change a fight/area. A level 135 fighting level 120s gets a free ~1.0588 scaler.
  
• Firedance seems to have a deadspot if casting directly on big bosses (found on A4 Diablo).
• Bone Spear projectiles are sometimes invisible?
• Fire Shrines exist and work on (all?) bosses.

Actual spoilers ahead, proceed with caution (or desperation). You have been warned.

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The chronological order below is my general recommendation.


Pre-Hell:
Level Challenge: Only pull a few at a time
Ennead Challenge: Get to level 90 in Travincal first to finally unlock Superbeast
Nightmare Baal: Extremely fun fight as an Amazon with
The Sightless Eye

The Sightless Eye
Athulua's Hand (4)
Defense: (43 - 47) to (84 - 92)
Chance to Block: 4%
(Amazon Only)
Required Level: 1
Required Dexterity: 21
Item Level: 1
+5 to Maximum Damage
Adds 4-5 Cold Damage
Slow Target 5%
+(12 to 23)% Enhanced Defense
(2 to 5)% to Dexterity
+1 Mana on Striking
Socketed (1)
Defense: (171 - 185) to (271 - 293)
Chance to Block: 4%
(Amazon Only)
Required Level: 19
Required Dexterity: 32
Item Level: 31
+10 to Maximum Damage
Adds 11-15 Cold Damage
Slow Target 7%
+(35 to 46)% Enhanced Defense
(10 to 13)% to Dexterity
+1 Mana on Striking
Socketed (3)
Defense: (436 - 466) to (658 - 704)
Chance to Block: 4%
(Amazon Only)
Required Level: 36
Required Dexterity: 67
Item Level: 51
+15 to Maximum Damage
Adds 33-40 Cold Damage
Slow Target 9%
+(58 to 69)% Enhanced Defense
(18 to 21)% to Dexterity
+1 Mana on Striking
Socketed (4)
Defense: (643 - 685) to (964 - 1027)
Chance to Block: 4%
(Amazon Only)
Required Level: 45
Required Dexterity: 139
Item Level: 77
+20 to Maximum Damage
Adds 100-120 Cold Damage
Slow Target 10%
+(69 to 80)% Enhanced Defense
(22 to 25)% to Dexterity
+1 Mana on Striking
Socketed (4)

as well as this character.


Hell:
Horror Under Tristram: Stick him in the center
Infernal Machine: Hang left, teleport summons away from the scary A5 enemies
Island of the Sunless Sea: Use range, spam daggers
The Binding of Baal: Separate from summons, clear all the junk mobs first
Lord Aldric Jitan: Stagger summons, play keepaway
Invasion I: Whittle him down while dodging the lightning
Death Projector: Be mindful of any gaps in summons
Horazon's Sanctum: Line up the portal(s) to maximize damage
Inquisitor of the Triune: Craft a Bone/Spiked Shield with poison length reduction and Perfect Skulls. Or dodge everything in the bottom left
Legacy of Blood: Move around every few casts to avoid getting blown up
Bull Prince Rodeo: Being near walls prevents knockback/stunlock
Black Road: Stay close to the statue, aim up/left to maximize damage vs adds.
Rathma Square: Hang left and stomp on Primus or kite the respawners far away for a cleaner fight
Tran Athulua: Discover the terrifying glow of defenders. Or let summons do that.
The Veiled Prophet: Walk a few tiles out of spawn and wail away at the center of the lightning, then at the big dude. Summon often.
Heart of Sin: Stick in the center square with Azmodan and spend a few casts summoning on the other side of the lava moat to buy a lot of time
Assault on Mount Arreat: Definitely overleveled at this point
Duncraig: Distract Assur with summons
Quov Tsin: Chip him down or get summons to tank and chunk him down
Twin Seas: If she gets too far away, keep locking on and hope summons cause her to teleport back within range.
The Triune: Clear the area, unsummon, and practice chaining possession
Judgement Day: Watch your feet.
Banisher of Light: Add poison gear and zone just outside of the nova range. Resummon a summon often to avoid getting surrounded.
Invasion II: Walk in circles and teleport away if you get stuck
Akarat: Guess who I forgot about? Yeah. Time burst damage with her dropping invincibility
Astrogha: Very carefully shoot one shot at a time when no status are around. Not enjoyable.
Fautz: Keep summons alive and try to get away with more and more
Scosglen: Cool place. Juggle summoning, kiting, and the suddenly long 3-second teleport to snag the waypoint for later.
Vizjun: Smash 'n grab
Baal (Hell): Methodically separate the big adds from Baal.
The Void: yeah. Accidentally kill Lilith within a few seconds because you don't realize she has such low hp, then stubbornly spend the next 2 hours spamming Purify on Inarius point-blank while rebuffing Tainted Blood every 750 seconds or so. Oops.
Yshari: This one is a bit farther down the list due to the marathon time investment. A few years ago I did this quest for the first time and my game crashed during the middle of it. Much more stable now.

Remaining:
Guiya: Likes to make a little ring of tornadoes that effectively one-shots me in < 0.35 seconds. A single cast or throw locks in the next 200ms, leaving an unpleasant window where an otherwise helpful reaction is meaningless. I have a more strategies to try. This motivates me.
Nymyr's: Still learning the first, I think my record in 1.8 was 5 purifies
Uldyssian: In 1.8, I was inspired to make a 3fpa werewolf Druid specifically to dunk on this boss, I recommend the guide for that. With the new lockouts I'll need to be more careful vs 'countdown on death'
Invasion III: Haven't figured out the part where I get unavoidably full-screen'd for a third of my health back to back to back. I'm guessing that daggers are causing invisible projectiles, which leave me oblivious to retaliate or thorns. 90% fire resistances and not attacking didn't help. Still at the drawing board.
Labs: Pending the success of Invasion III.
Laz: My record is 2 purifies
About 10 trophies left. Maybe some more gear/health will help.

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Video

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I was optimistic to make a Throwazon work:

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Glossary

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I try to keep it simple.
FPA: Frames Per Attack (or Animation)
IAS: Increased Attack Speed
FCR: Faster Cast Rate
FHR: Faster Hit Recovery
FBR: Fast Block Rate
TUs: Tiered Uniques
SUs: Sacred Uniques

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Additional Thoughts

I initially set out to make a Javazon and got distracted by oSkills as usual (nearly infinite stamina was nice). Even with after reverting to Javelins, the sheer slowness limit my interest to Bowazons and summoners (Fire Elementals are locked to the Blood tree now). There was a lot struggling through level 120 and then a sudden realization at the top of a mountain as I transformed into Diablo: "Can Superbeast throw?". Thus, this.

The other transforms cannot throw, by the way. They can however, transform and then swap to other weapons to use oSkills.

I have yet to optimize for an Overkill combo and/or a

Relic (Feral Strike)

Relic
Required Level: 75
+(6 to 12)% Bonus Damage to Mark of the Wild
10% Movement Speed
(81 to 140)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(8 to 17) to Feral Strike

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Flameskin

Flameskin
Scale Mail (Sacred)
Defense: (7200 - 8440) to (8922 - 10307)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 1150
Item Level: 120
Adds 5 - 7 Fire Damage to Weapon per 2% Attack Speed
Weapon Physical Damage -150%
1% Chance to cast level 6 Life Spark on Striking
-20% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(150 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
+(1000 to 2000) Defense
Maximum Fire Resist +2%
(50 to 75)% Bonus to Defense
Requirements +100%
Socketed (6)

combo.

Speed is outrageous. 5-frame Maelstorm/Overkill? 3-frame Werewolf attacks? 2fpa Whirlwind?

My thanks to all of you carrying the torch.