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Meta

This build was created to push the limits of passives and oskills. Then came Big McLargeHuge maximum swag potential. At the very least, it is a fun way to explore Sigma and set up for farming. In the spirit of modding, this all started from a "What if..."

Pros

Appropriate +666k defense
Big stats, summons, and flashy reanimates.
TU's carry us far (+115). Barbarian skills on right-click
War Spirit reanimates provide a lot of variation. Elites are strong.
The Spear tree passive works without a spear. Ha!

Cons

Potions are the main source of healing, although leech helps.
Not the hugest damage all the time.
You may find an eth SU spear and be tempted to respec...

Skills

Takedown (1) - Prereq. Too short of a duration to be of use.
Hyena Strike (several) - Boosts the max level of Lioness.
Great Hunt (1) - Prereq. Good even with 1 point if you were curious.
Lioness (SMax) - Giagantor numbers. Maxed at +40 for me usually.
Pounce (1) - I miss the old OP Assassin pounce builds. Better as an oskill.


Wild and Free (10) - 30% movement speed is a happy medium.
Summon Fire Elementals (1-Max) - Great early/mid game tanks.
Balance (Max) - Flat defense combines well with percent defense.
Ecstatic Frenzy (1) - Prereq.
Defensive Harmony (3) - Bosses are capped at 25% slow.


Bloodlust (Innate) - Items on swap can boost this to +350% physical damage.
Spellbind (1-Max) - Less damage in, more damage out. Further points are mainly useful for their synergy.
War Spirit (1) - I haven't noticed a difference between 1 and max points.
Spirit of Vengeance (Max) - Reanimates are a good source of damage/tanks/auras/etc. Not all Spirits are created equal. Resummon as necessary.


Deathgaze and Noctule are great oskills from TUs. Charged Strike can be found on amulets (ilvl +82). Crucify and Parasite can be worthwhile oskills from SUs.

Breakpoints

Type/###/Frames
FCR, 80, 7/Cast
FBR, 60, 8/Block
FHR, 86, 5/Hitstun
IAS,142, 7/Attack (with WSM -10)
IAS,200, 7/Attack (with WSM 0)

Stats

Strength: Gear.
Dexterity: Gear.
Vitality: The Rest. Complicated.
The infamously-inaccurate stats page:

Early Game

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Normal: levels 1-55

Gear:
Level 1: vendor your favorite weapon, some 15% speed boots, 1-socket staff/belt/gloves. This game's already better than Diablo III.
Main Hand:

Dawn

Dawn
Weapons
'El'
Runeword Level: 11
5% Chance to cast level 7 Celerity on Kill
15% Hit Recovery
+(18 to 35)% Enhanced Damage
(101 to 150)% Bonus to Attack Rating
10% to All Attributes
(4 to 8)% Gold Find
+2 to Light Radius

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Shark

Shark
Weapons
'Tal'
Runeword Level: 17
5% Chance to cast level 9 Bloodlust on Kill
+(7 to 9)% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
20% Attack Speed
+(24 to 35)% Enhanced Damage
+0.125 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
+5 to all Attributes
-1 to Mana

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Enyo

Enyo
Weapons
'Dol'
Runeword Level: 31
10% Chance to cast level 18 Shuriken Flurry on Melee Attack
+1 to All Skills
+(69 to 92)% Enhanced Damage
+(11 to 15) to Minimum Damage
Stun Attack
+20% to Summoned Minion Life
20% to Strength
20% to Energy
(5 to 10)% Reanimate as: Rotfiend

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Ravenflock

Ravenflock
Flail (4)
One-Hand Damage: 7 to 13
Required Level: 24
Required Strength: 60
Item Level: 17
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
15% Attack Speed
+50% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
2% Deadly Strike
+(1 to 4) to Noctule
+(11 to 15) to all Attributes
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 26 to 40
Required Level: 45
Required Strength: 93
Item Level: 32
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
25% Attack Speed
+100% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
4% Deadly Strike
+(5 to 7) to Noctule
+(21 to 25) to all Attributes
Socketed (4)
One-Hand Damage: 62 to 102
Required Level: 70
Required Strength: 186
Item Level: 53
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
35% Attack Speed
+150% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
6% Deadly Strike
+(8 to 11) to Noctule
+(31 to 35) to all Attributes
Socketed (5)
One-Hand Damage: 93 to 147
Required Level: 84
Required Strength: 369
Item Level: 87
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
40% Attack Speed
+200% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
8% Deadly Strike
+(12 to 14) to Noctule
+(36 to 40) to all Attributes
Socketed (6)

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Brainhack

Brainhack
Hand Axe (4)
One-Hand Damage: 2 to (4 - 5)
Required Level: 6
Item Level: 1
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
3% Chance to cast level 2 Banish on Kill
15% Attack Speed
+(16 to 30)% Enhanced Damage
5% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(1 to 2) to Deathgaze
Slow Target (3 to 5)%
+(1 to 10) to Strength
-(1 to 10) to Energy
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: (9 - 10) to (12 - 14)
Required Level: 19
Required Strength: 18
Item Level: 20
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
5% Chance to cast level 8 Banish on Kill
25% Attack Speed
+(51 to 80)% Enhanced Damage
6% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(4 to 6) to Deathgaze
Slow Target (9 to 11)%
+(11 to 20) to Strength
-(11 to 20) to Energy
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: (24 - 28) to (30 - 35)
Required Level: 37
Required Strength: 49
Item Level: 41
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
7% Chance to cast level 14 Banish on Kill
35% Attack Speed
+(91 to 120)% Enhanced Damage
7% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(8 to 10) to Deathgaze
Slow Target (15 to 17)%
+(21 to 30) to Strength
-(21 to 30) to Energy
Socketed (3)
One-Hand Damage: (36 - 41) to (46 - 52)
Required Level: 46
Required Strength: 104
Item Level: 73
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
8% Chance to cast level 17 Banish on Kill
50% Attack Speed
+(131 to 160)% Enhanced Damage
8% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(10 to 14) to Deathgaze
Slow Target (18 to 20)%
+(31 to 40) to Strength
-(31 to 40) to Energy
Socketed (3)

(Nocturne and Deathgaze are the main attack skill options)
Off Hand:

Pharaoh

Pharaoh
Shields
'Sol'
Runeword Level: 27
+1 to All Skills
+(6 to 8)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(11 to 15) to Strength
+(11 to 15) to Vitality
Requirements -10%

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Chargebreaker

Chargebreaker
Setzschild (4)
Defense: (492 - 573) to (969 - 1127)
Chance to Block: 4%
(Amazon Only)
Required Level: 12
Required Strength: 47
Item Level: 17
5% Chance to cast level 3 Guard Tower on Kill
+(9 to 13)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(35 to 57)% Enhanced Defense
(8 to 10)% to Strength
(8 to 10)% to Dexterity
Physical Damage Reduced by (3 to 5)
Physical Resist 5%
Total Character Defense (8 to 10)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (1695 - 1902) to (3048 - 3418)
Chance to Block: 4%
(Amazon Only)
Required Level: 30
Required Strength: 70
Item Level: 32
6% Chance to cast level 9 Guard Tower on Kill
+(19 to 23)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(81 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
(14 to 16)% to Strength
(14 to 16)% to Dexterity
Physical Damage Reduced by (9 to 11)
Physical Resist 7%
Total Character Defense (14 to 16)%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (4287 - 4723) to (7550 - 8319)
Chance to Block: 4%
(Amazon Only)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 147
Item Level: 53
7% Chance to cast level 15 Guard Tower on Kill
+(29 to 33)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(31 to 35)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(126 to 149)% Enhanced Defense
(20 to 22)% to Strength
(20 to 22)% to Dexterity
Physical Damage Reduced by (15 to 17)
Physical Resist 9%
Total Character Defense (20 to 22)%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (6416 - 6983) to (11272 - 12268)
Chance to Block: 4%
(Amazon Only)
Required Level: 56
Required Strength: 305
Item Level: 90
8% Chance to cast level 18 Guard Tower on Kill
+(34 to 38)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(36 to 40)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(149 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
(23 to 25)% to Strength
(23 to 25)% to Dexterity
Physical Damage Reduced by (18 to 20)
Physical Resist 10%
Total Character Defense (23 to 25)%
Socketed (6)

(incredible defense)
Head:

Cannonball

Cannonball
Helms
'Ral'
Runeword Level: 19
1% Chance to cast level 6 Celerity on Melee Attack
(5 to 8)% Movement Speed
+(4 to 6)% to Fire Spell Damage
3% Chance of Crushing Blow
+10 Maximum Stamina
Level 5 Blast Wave (5/5 Charges)

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Sphinx

Sphinx
Circlets
'Amn'
Runeword Level: 25
+1 to Amazon Skill Levels
+(101 to 150) Defense
+(11 to 15) to all Attributes
50% Damage Reflected
(13 to 16)% Gold Find
+4 to Light Radius

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Umbaru's Jinx

Umbaru's Jinx
Mask (4)
Defense: (116 - 126) to (195 - 209)
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 50
Item Level: 12
+(0 to 1) to Necromancer Skill Levels
15% Hit Recovery
+(6 to 10)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(21 to 40)% to Summoned Minion Attack Rating
+(31 to 50)% Enhanced Defense
+(51 to 100) Defense
Physical Resist 1%
Total Character Defense (6 to 10)%
Poison Length Reduced by (11 to 20)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (416 - 448) to (546 - 587)
Required Level: 24
Required Strength: 74
Item Level: 28
+(0 to 1) to Necromancer Skill Levels
30% Hit Recovery
+(11 to 15)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(41 to 60)% to Summoned Minion Attack Rating
+(61 to 80)% Enhanced Defense
+(151 to 200) Defense
Physical Resist 2%
Total Character Defense (11 to 20)%
Poison Length Reduced by (21 to 30)%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (927 - 994) to (1163 - 1249)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 155
Item Level: 49
+(0 to 2) to Necromancer Skill Levels
45% Hit Recovery
+(16 to 20)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(61 to 80)% to Summoned Minion Attack Rating
+(91 to 110)% Enhanced Defense
+(251 to 300) Defense
Physical Resist 3%
Total Character Defense (21 to 30)%
Poison Length Reduced by (31 to 40)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1422 - 1515) to (1759 - 1876)
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 320
Item Level: 84
+(1 to 2) to Necromancer Skill Levels
60% Hit Recovery
+(21 to 25)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(81 to 100)% to Summoned Minion Attack Rating
+(121 to 140)% Enhanced Defense
+(351 to 400) Defense
Physical Resist 4%
Total Character Defense (31 to 40)%
Poison Length Reduced by (41 to 50)%
Socketed (4)

(reanimates are nice)
Body: Grizwold's ->

Lumen Arcana

Lumen Arcana
Body Armors
'Ith'
Runeword Level: 15
+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
+(28 to 45)% Enhanced Defense
+2 to Light Radius

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Werecat

Werecat
Breast Plate (4)
Defense: (203 - 224) to (379 - 422)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 55
Item Level: 8
5% Chance to cast level 1 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
15% Attack Speed
4% Life stolen per Hit
+(24 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
+(41 to 50) Defense
+(11 to 20) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 3%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (622 - 681) to (1100 - 1207)
Required Level: 23
Required Strength: 81
Item Level: 27
6% Chance to cast level 7 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
30% Attack Speed
6% Life stolen per Hit
+(58 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(81 to 100) Defense
+(21 to 30) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 4%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1471 - 1589) to (2563 - 2777)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 170
Item Level: 47
7% Chance to cast level 13 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
45% Attack Speed
8% Life stolen per Hit
+(92 to 109)% Enhanced Defense
+(131 to 150) Defense
+(31 to 40) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 5%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (2168 - 2330) to (3757 - 4046)
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 353
Item Level: 83
8% Chance to cast level 16 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
60% Attack Speed
10% Life stolen per Hit
+(109 to 126)% Enhanced Defense
+(181 to 200) Defense
+(41 to 50) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 6%
Socketed (6)

(for attack speed later)
Hands:

Iblis

Iblis
Gloves
'Nef'
Runeword Level: 13
+(11 to 13)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+(8 to 10)% to Fire Spell Damage
10% to Energy
Fire Absorb 2%
+5 to Light Radius

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Mercy

Mercy
Gloves
'Shael'
Runeword Level: 29
5% Chance to cast level 14 Punishers on Melee Attack
+(6 to 8) to Maximum Damage
(11 to 15)% to Vitality
+26 Defense
+(11 to 20) to Strength

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Featherclaw

Featherclaw
Chain Gloves (4)
Defense: (28 - 30) to (49 - 54)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 38
Item Level: 8
5% Attack Speed
(21 to 50)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(6 to 10) to Dexterity
Socketed (1)
Defense: (149 - 161) to (203 - 218)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 56
Item Level: 26
15% Attack Speed
(81 to 110)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(16 to 20) to Dexterity
Socketed (2)
Defense: (393 - 420) to (519 - 554)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 118
Item Level: 46
25% Attack Speed
(141 to 170)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(26 to 30) to Dexterity
Socketed (3)
Defense: (581 - 617) to (759 - 807)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 244
Item Level: 80
30% Attack Speed
(171 to 200)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Dexterity
Socketed (4)

(for attack speed later)
Belt:

Rainbow

Rainbow
Belts
'Eth'
Runeword Level: 15
+3 to Maximum Damage
+3% to Spell Damage
+(6 to 10)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
Elemental Resists +(16 to 20)%
(6 to 8)% Magic Find
+2 to Light Radius

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Dragon Tail

Dragon Tail
Plated Belt (4)
Defense: (206 - 232) to (277 - 312)
Required Level: 10
Required Strength: 81
Item Level: 16
5% Chance to cast level 6 Seal of Fire on Melee Attack
15% Attack Speed
Adds (3 to 5)-(6 to 8) fire damage
Stun Attack
+(51 to 70)% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +(16 to 25)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (640 - 708) to (828 - 916)
Required Level: 27
Required Strength: 119
Item Level: 32
6% Chance to cast level 14 Seal of Fire on Melee Attack
25% Attack Speed
Adds (8 to 13)-(13 to 20) fire damage
Stun Attack
+(81 to 100)% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +(36 to 45)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1519 - 1656) to (1928 - 2102)
Required Level: 44
Required Strength: 251
Item Level: 52
7% Chance to cast level 20 Seal of Fire on Melee Attack
35% Attack Speed
Adds (25 to 35)-(40 to 55) fire damage
Stun Attack
+(111 to 130)% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +(56 to 65)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (2366 - 2553) to (2993 - 3229)
Required Level: 52
Required Strength: 519
Item Level: 87
8% Chance to cast level 24 Seal of Fire on Melee Attack
40% Attack Speed
Adds (81 to 100)-(121 to 160) fire damage
Stun Attack
+(141 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +(66 to 75)%
Socketed (2)

Boots: Whichever have the highest movement speed
Jewelry: Any +Skills ->

Ripstar

Ripstar
Ring
Required Level: 60
Item Level: 60
+0.5625 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
+20 Life on Attack

Swap:

Pax Mystica

Pax Mystica
Staves
'Nef'
Runeword Level: 13
+1 to All Skills
+15% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+(2 to 5) to Blink
Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
(11 to 13)% Magic Find

for Blink charges
Sockets: Tal runes or resistance Pgems. This saves us on Mystic Orbs (MOs)
MOs: Use %ManaRegen orbs to counteract +Skills costs. Save room for +Attributes if needed. Otherwise, save gold for oils.

Skills:
Max: Summon Fire Elementals, Balance, Lioness
10: Wild and Free
3: Defensive Harmony

Notes:
** Save Imbues for Sacred items at level 99 crafts (details later).
** You can put +1 skill point into every skills until Lioness is unlocked, then respec for a better super-early game experience.
** Note the Cube Recipes for socketables, disenchanting/uptiering, and changing item quality. I generally wait until T2/T3 for crafting uniques or gamble if one doesn't drop.
** Be sure to complete the Level Challenge
** TU3/TU4 upgrades can be saved for ethereal

Ravenflock

Ravenflock
Flail (4)
One-Hand Damage: 7 to 13
Required Level: 24
Required Strength: 60
Item Level: 17
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
15% Attack Speed
+50% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
2% Deadly Strike
+(1 to 4) to Noctule
+(11 to 15) to all Attributes
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 26 to 40
Required Level: 45
Required Strength: 93
Item Level: 32
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
25% Attack Speed
+100% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
4% Deadly Strike
+(5 to 7) to Noctule
+(21 to 25) to all Attributes
Socketed (4)
One-Hand Damage: 62 to 102
Required Level: 70
Required Strength: 186
Item Level: 53
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
35% Attack Speed
+150% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
6% Deadly Strike
+(8 to 11) to Noctule
+(31 to 35) to all Attributes
Socketed (5)
One-Hand Damage: 93 to 147
Required Level: 84
Required Strength: 369
Item Level: 87
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
40% Attack Speed
+200% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
8% Deadly Strike
+(12 to 14) to Noctule
+(36 to 40) to all Attributes
Socketed (6)

to stretch its durability, use a jewel with Indestructible (ilvl 16-99), or simply reroll it. Killspeed was not an issue for me, but mana usage was so I held off on this for a while.
** Most of this won't matter much if you're multiplayer.

Mid-Game

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Nightmare: Level 55-105

Gear:
Main Hand:

Ravenflock

Ravenflock
Flail (4)
One-Hand Damage: 7 to 13
Required Level: 24
Required Strength: 60
Item Level: 17
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
15% Attack Speed
+50% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
2% Deadly Strike
+(1 to 4) to Noctule
+(11 to 15) to all Attributes
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 26 to 40
Required Level: 45
Required Strength: 93
Item Level: 32
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
25% Attack Speed
+100% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
4% Deadly Strike
+(5 to 7) to Noctule
+(21 to 25) to all Attributes
Socketed (4)
One-Hand Damage: 62 to 102
Required Level: 70
Required Strength: 186
Item Level: 53
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
35% Attack Speed
+150% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
6% Deadly Strike
+(8 to 11) to Noctule
+(31 to 35) to all Attributes
Socketed (5)
One-Hand Damage: 93 to 147
Required Level: 84
Required Strength: 369
Item Level: 87
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
40% Attack Speed
+200% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
8% Deadly Strike
+(12 to 14) to Noctule
+(36 to 40) to all Attributes
Socketed (6)

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Brainhack

Brainhack
Hand Axe (4)
One-Hand Damage: 2 to (4 - 5)
Required Level: 6
Item Level: 1
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
3% Chance to cast level 2 Banish on Kill
15% Attack Speed
+(16 to 30)% Enhanced Damage
5% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(1 to 2) to Deathgaze
Slow Target (3 to 5)%
+(1 to 10) to Strength
-(1 to 10) to Energy
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: (9 - 10) to (12 - 14)
Required Level: 19
Required Strength: 18
Item Level: 20
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
5% Chance to cast level 8 Banish on Kill
25% Attack Speed
+(51 to 80)% Enhanced Damage
6% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(4 to 6) to Deathgaze
Slow Target (9 to 11)%
+(11 to 20) to Strength
-(11 to 20) to Energy
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: (24 - 28) to (30 - 35)
Required Level: 37
Required Strength: 49
Item Level: 41
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
7% Chance to cast level 14 Banish on Kill
35% Attack Speed
+(91 to 120)% Enhanced Damage
7% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(8 to 10) to Deathgaze
Slow Target (15 to 17)%
+(21 to 30) to Strength
-(21 to 30) to Energy
Socketed (3)
One-Hand Damage: (36 - 41) to (46 - 52)
Required Level: 46
Required Strength: 104
Item Level: 73
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
8% Chance to cast level 17 Banish on Kill
50% Attack Speed
+(131 to 160)% Enhanced Damage
8% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(10 to 14) to Deathgaze
Slow Target (18 to 20)%
+(31 to 40) to Strength
-(31 to 40) to Energy
Socketed (3)

Off Hand:

Chargebreaker

Chargebreaker
Setzschild (4)
Defense: (492 - 573) to (969 - 1127)
Chance to Block: 4%
(Amazon Only)
Required Level: 12
Required Strength: 47
Item Level: 17
5% Chance to cast level 3 Guard Tower on Kill
+(9 to 13)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(35 to 57)% Enhanced Defense
(8 to 10)% to Strength
(8 to 10)% to Dexterity
Physical Damage Reduced by (3 to 5)
Physical Resist 5%
Total Character Defense (8 to 10)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (1695 - 1902) to (3048 - 3418)
Chance to Block: 4%
(Amazon Only)
Required Level: 30
Required Strength: 70
Item Level: 32
6% Chance to cast level 9 Guard Tower on Kill
+(19 to 23)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(81 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
(14 to 16)% to Strength
(14 to 16)% to Dexterity
Physical Damage Reduced by (9 to 11)
Physical Resist 7%
Total Character Defense (14 to 16)%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (4287 - 4723) to (7550 - 8319)
Chance to Block: 4%
(Amazon Only)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 147
Item Level: 53
7% Chance to cast level 15 Guard Tower on Kill
+(29 to 33)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(31 to 35)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(126 to 149)% Enhanced Defense
(20 to 22)% to Strength
(20 to 22)% to Dexterity
Physical Damage Reduced by (15 to 17)
Physical Resist 9%
Total Character Defense (20 to 22)%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (6416 - 6983) to (11272 - 12268)
Chance to Block: 4%
(Amazon Only)
Required Level: 56
Required Strength: 305
Item Level: 90
8% Chance to cast level 18 Guard Tower on Kill
+(34 to 38)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(36 to 40)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(149 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
(23 to 25)% to Strength
(23 to 25)% to Dexterity
Physical Damage Reduced by (18 to 20)
Physical Resist 10%
Total Character Defense (23 to 25)%
Socketed (6)

Head:

Lily

Lily
Circlets
'Jah'
Runeword Level: 65
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(19 to 30)% Enhanced Defense
(11 to 15)% to Vitality
+3 Life Regenerated per Second
+1 Life on Striking
+(11 to 20) Life after each Kill
Level 5 Elvensong (20/20 Charges)

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Siegfried

Siegfried
Amazon Helms
'Jah'
Runeword Level: 65
40% Attack Speed
Adds 42-125 fire damage
Adds 42-125 lightning damage
Adds 42-125 cold damage
5% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(1 to 8) to Vanquish
+(87 to 115)% Enhanced Defense
+50 to Dexterity
Elemental Resists +(21 to 25)%

with IAS jewels
Body:

Werecat

Werecat
Breast Plate (4)
Defense: (203 - 224) to (379 - 422)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 55
Item Level: 8
5% Chance to cast level 1 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
15% Attack Speed
4% Life stolen per Hit
+(24 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
+(41 to 50) Defense
+(11 to 20) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 3%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (622 - 681) to (1100 - 1207)
Required Level: 23
Required Strength: 81
Item Level: 27
6% Chance to cast level 7 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
30% Attack Speed
6% Life stolen per Hit
+(58 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(81 to 100) Defense
+(21 to 30) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 4%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1471 - 1589) to (2563 - 2777)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 170
Item Level: 47
7% Chance to cast level 13 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
45% Attack Speed
8% Life stolen per Hit
+(92 to 109)% Enhanced Defense
+(131 to 150) Defense
+(31 to 40) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 5%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (2168 - 2330) to (3757 - 4046)
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 353
Item Level: 83
8% Chance to cast level 16 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
60% Attack Speed
10% Life stolen per Hit
+(109 to 126)% Enhanced Defense
+(181 to 200) Defense
+(41 to 50) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 6%
Socketed (6)

Hands:

Featherclaw

Featherclaw
Chain Gloves (4)
Defense: (28 - 30) to (49 - 54)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 38
Item Level: 8
5% Attack Speed
(21 to 50)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(6 to 10) to Dexterity
Socketed (1)
Defense: (149 - 161) to (203 - 218)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 56
Item Level: 26
15% Attack Speed
(81 to 110)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(16 to 20) to Dexterity
Socketed (2)
Defense: (393 - 420) to (519 - 554)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 118
Item Level: 46
25% Attack Speed
(141 to 170)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(26 to 30) to Dexterity
Socketed (3)
Defense: (581 - 617) to (759 - 807)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 244
Item Level: 80
30% Attack Speed
(171 to 200)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Dexterity
Socketed (4)

Belt:

Dragon Tail

Dragon Tail
Plated Belt (4)
Defense: (206 - 232) to (277 - 312)
Required Level: 10
Required Strength: 81
Item Level: 16
5% Chance to cast level 6 Seal of Fire on Melee Attack
15% Attack Speed
Adds (3 to 5)-(6 to 8) fire damage
Stun Attack
+(51 to 70)% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +(16 to 25)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (640 - 708) to (828 - 916)
Required Level: 27
Required Strength: 119
Item Level: 32
6% Chance to cast level 14 Seal of Fire on Melee Attack
25% Attack Speed
Adds (8 to 13)-(13 to 20) fire damage
Stun Attack
+(81 to 100)% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +(36 to 45)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1519 - 1656) to (1928 - 2102)
Required Level: 44
Required Strength: 251
Item Level: 52
7% Chance to cast level 20 Seal of Fire on Melee Attack
35% Attack Speed
Adds (25 to 35)-(40 to 55) fire damage
Stun Attack
+(111 to 130)% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +(56 to 65)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (2366 - 2553) to (2993 - 3229)
Required Level: 52
Required Strength: 519
Item Level: 87
8% Chance to cast level 24 Seal of Fire on Melee Attack
40% Attack Speed
Adds (81 to 100)-(121 to 160) fire damage
Stun Attack
+(141 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +(66 to 75)%
Socketed (2)

Boots

Megalith

Megalith
Boots
'Ath'
Runeword Level: 90
+1 to All Skills
25% Cast Speed
15% Hit Recovery
+(115 to 143)% Enhanced Defense
+(41 to 50) to Strength
Regenerate Mana +30%
Physical Resist 5%

(reroll for 40% speed)
Rings:

Ripstar

Ripstar
Ring
Required Level: 60
Item Level: 60
+0.5625 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
+20 Life on Attack

or +Skills/best find.
Amulet: A rare with Charged Strike is what inspired this build. Try it out if you find one!
Swap:

Koth's Lesson

Koth's Lesson
Mace (4)
One-Hand Damage: (5 - 6) to (7 - 9)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 36
Item Level: 8
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
15% Chance to cast level 4 Bloodlust on Kill
+1 to All Skills
+(6 to 9)% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
+(31 to 50)% Enhanced Damage
+(87 to 122)% Damage to Undead
+(51 to 100) Defense
+(11 to 15) to Strength
Maximum Life (3 to 5)%
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: (17 - 19) to (23 - 26)
Required Level: 23
Required Strength: 62
Item Level: 26
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
21% Chance to cast level 12 Bloodlust on Kill
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(12 to 18)% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Damage
+(159 to 194)% Damage to Undead
+(151 to 200) Defense
+(21 to 25) to Strength
Maximum Life (9 to 11)%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: (40 - 44) to (60 - 66)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 130
Item Level: 46
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
27% Chance to cast level 20 Bloodlust on Kill
+2 to All Skills
+(21 to 27)% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Damage
+(231 to 266)% Damage to Undead
+(251 to 300) Defense
+(31 to 35) to Strength
Maximum Life (15 to 17)%
Socketed (3)
One-Hand Damage: (55 - 60) to (80 - 87)
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 261
Item Level: 81
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
30% Chance to cast level 24 Bloodlust on Kill
+(2 to 3) to All Skills
+(30 to 36)% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
+(131 to 150)% Enhanced Damage
+(267 to 302)% Damage to Undead
+(301 to 350) Defense
+(36 to 40) to Strength
Maximum Life (18 to 20)%
Socketed (3)

,

Kodo

Kodo
Shields
'Ath'
Runeword Level: 90
5% Chance to cast level 8 Bloodlust on Kill
+(7 to 9)% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
15% Hit Recovery
5% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(115 to 143)% Enhanced Defense
(11 to 20)% to Strength
(11 to 20)% to Vitality

Shield for Bloodlust buffs
Sockets: Lem-crafted jewels to replace Tals. Resistance Pgems are always nice.
MOs: %ManaRegen, %/+Defense, Attributes, Resistances are all good. For the weapon, use all damage MOs.
Inventory:

Sharkbaiter

Sharkbaiter
Ring Mail (4)
Defense: (111 - 127) to (226 - 259)
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 37
Item Level: 6
1% Chance to cast level 6 Bloodlust on Death Blow
+6% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
5% Attack Speed
(2 to 3)% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(31 to 50)% Enhanced Defense
+(11 to 15) to Strength
+(6 to 10) Life on Attack
Socketed (2)
Defense: (410 - 456) to (735 - 817)
Required Level: 21
Required Strength: 55
Item Level: 25
1% Chance to cast level 18 Bloodlust on Death Blow
+12% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
15% Attack Speed
(4 to 5)% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 25) to Strength
+(16 to 20) Life on Attack
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1021 - 1117) to (1744 - 1909)
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 115
Item Level: 45
1% Chance to cast level 30 Bloodlust on Death Blow
+18% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
25% Attack Speed
(6 to 7)% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Strength
+(26 to 30) Life on Attack
Socketed (5)
Defense: (1591 - 1722) to (2718 - 2942)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 237
Item Level: 79
1% Chance to cast level 36 Bloodlust on Death Blow
+24% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
30% Attack Speed
(7 to 8)% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(131 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 40) to Strength
+(36 to 40) Life on Attack
Socketed (6)

Pax Mystica

Pax Mystica
Staves
'Nef'
Runeword Level: 13
+1 to All Skills
+15% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+(2 to 5) to Blink
Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
(11 to 13)% Magic Find

will eventually get replaced by Jitan's Gate.

Skills:
Max - Summon Fire Elementals, Balance, Lioness, Spellbind, Spirit of Vengeance
10 - Wild and Free
3 - Defensive Harmony

Notes:
** Save Imbues for Sacred items at level 99 crafts (details later).
** Now is a good time to start hitting breakpoints since jewels will have a good ilvl (+90 for 15% IAS)
** For runeword bases: Use oils of renewal/luck to roll perfect superior base items, then use MOs to apply the max %ED, then roll the runeword.
** Complete the Ennead Challenge
** Find all five Monster Tokens
** Farm Halls of Pain a few times as a gear check, to reach level 105, and collect extra signets of learning

Late/End-game

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Hell: Level 105-150

Gear:
Main Hand:

Brainhack

Brainhack
Hand Axe (4)
One-Hand Damage: 2 to (4 - 5)
Required Level: 6
Item Level: 1
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
3% Chance to cast level 2 Banish on Kill
15% Attack Speed
+(16 to 30)% Enhanced Damage
5% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(1 to 2) to Deathgaze
Slow Target (3 to 5)%
+(1 to 10) to Strength
-(1 to 10) to Energy
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: (9 - 10) to (12 - 14)
Required Level: 19
Required Strength: 18
Item Level: 20
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
5% Chance to cast level 8 Banish on Kill
25% Attack Speed
+(51 to 80)% Enhanced Damage
6% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(4 to 6) to Deathgaze
Slow Target (9 to 11)%
+(11 to 20) to Strength
-(11 to 20) to Energy
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: (24 - 28) to (30 - 35)
Required Level: 37
Required Strength: 49
Item Level: 41
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
7% Chance to cast level 14 Banish on Kill
35% Attack Speed
+(91 to 120)% Enhanced Damage
7% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(8 to 10) to Deathgaze
Slow Target (15 to 17)%
+(21 to 30) to Strength
-(21 to 30) to Energy
Socketed (3)
One-Hand Damage: (36 - 41) to (46 - 52)
Required Level: 46
Required Strength: 104
Item Level: 73
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
8% Chance to cast level 17 Banish on Kill
50% Attack Speed
+(131 to 160)% Enhanced Damage
8% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(10 to 14) to Deathgaze
Slow Target (18 to 20)%
+(31 to 40) to Strength
-(31 to 40) to Energy
Socketed (3)

or an eth

The Captain

The Captain
Military Pick (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: (136 - 188) to (234 - 290)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 500
Item Level: 105
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
(10 to 40)% Attack Speed
+(120 to 170)% Enhanced Damage
Adds (40 to 70)-(120 to 150) damage
+(14 to 20) to Crucify
+2000 Defense vs. Missile
+100 to Vitality
Socketed (6)

for crucify was nice, too.
Off Hand:

Chargebreaker

Chargebreaker
Setzschild (4)
Defense: (492 - 573) to (969 - 1127)
Chance to Block: 4%
(Amazon Only)
Required Level: 12
Required Strength: 47
Item Level: 17
5% Chance to cast level 3 Guard Tower on Kill
+(9 to 13)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(35 to 57)% Enhanced Defense
(8 to 10)% to Strength
(8 to 10)% to Dexterity
Physical Damage Reduced by (3 to 5)
Physical Resist 5%
Total Character Defense (8 to 10)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (1695 - 1902) to (3048 - 3418)
Chance to Block: 4%
(Amazon Only)
Required Level: 30
Required Strength: 70
Item Level: 32
6% Chance to cast level 9 Guard Tower on Kill
+(19 to 23)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(81 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
(14 to 16)% to Strength
(14 to 16)% to Dexterity
Physical Damage Reduced by (9 to 11)
Physical Resist 7%
Total Character Defense (14 to 16)%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (4287 - 4723) to (7550 - 8319)
Chance to Block: 4%
(Amazon Only)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 147
Item Level: 53
7% Chance to cast level 15 Guard Tower on Kill
+(29 to 33)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(31 to 35)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(126 to 149)% Enhanced Defense
(20 to 22)% to Strength
(20 to 22)% to Dexterity
Physical Damage Reduced by (15 to 17)
Physical Resist 9%
Total Character Defense (20 to 22)%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (6416 - 6983) to (11272 - 12268)
Chance to Block: 4%
(Amazon Only)
Required Level: 56
Required Strength: 305
Item Level: 90
8% Chance to cast level 18 Guard Tower on Kill
+(34 to 38)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(36 to 40)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(149 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
(23 to 25)% to Strength
(23 to 25)% to Dexterity
Physical Damage Reduced by (18 to 20)
Physical Resist 10%
Total Character Defense (23 to 25)%
Socketed (6)

-> Sacred or Quiet Shrine Crafted SU Setzschild
Head: Sacred or Quiet Shrine Crafted SU Spangenhelm for cold damage or hp
Body: Trinity Shrine Crafted/Blessed for -10% enemy resistances
Hands:

Featherclaw

Featherclaw
Chain Gloves (4)
Defense: (28 - 30) to (49 - 54)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 38
Item Level: 8
5% Attack Speed
(21 to 50)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(6 to 10) to Dexterity
Socketed (1)
Defense: (149 - 161) to (203 - 218)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 56
Item Level: 26
15% Attack Speed
(81 to 110)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(16 to 20) to Dexterity
Socketed (2)
Defense: (393 - 420) to (519 - 554)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 118
Item Level: 46
25% Attack Speed
(141 to 170)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(26 to 30) to Dexterity
Socketed (3)
Defense: (581 - 617) to (759 - 807)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 244
Item Level: 80
30% Attack Speed
(171 to 200)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Dexterity
Socketed (4)

or a craft with IAS jewels can also work well. Note:

Hellmouth

Hellmouth
Heavy Gloves (Sacred)
Defense: (1680 - 1976) to (3252 - 3566)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 484
Item Level: 105
Adds 125-250 magic damage
+12 to Parasite
+(140 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
(11 to 15)% to Strength
+(500 to 2000) Defense
Regenerate Mana -50%
Maximum Fire Resist +(1 to 2)%
Total Character Defense (25 to 50)%
Socketed (4)

for parasite is an option
Belt:

Truce

Truce
Belts
'Vith'
Runeword Level: 98
-5% Cast Speed
-5% Attack Speed
Stun Attack
+5% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Physical Resist 10%
Slows Attacker by 5%

can provide massive defense or a Sacred or Quiet Shrine Crafted SU Plated Belt with %to cast Disintegrate
Boots:

Megalith

Megalith
Boots
'Ath'
Runeword Level: 90
+1 to All Skills
25% Cast Speed
15% Hit Recovery
+(115 to 143)% Enhanced Defense
+(41 to 50) to Strength
Regenerate Mana +30%
Physical Resist 5%

-> Sacred or Quiet Shrine Crafted SU Greaves
Crafts/Blesses: Aim for +2 All Skills (Body Armor) +5 Zon Skills (Helm/Shield), % Enhanced Defense, +(%)All Attributes
Ammy: %experience, +Skills or best find
Rings:

Ripstar

Ripstar
Ring
Required Level: 60
Item Level: 60
+0.5625 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
+20 Life on Attack

/

Assur's Bane

Sockets: Lum-crafted %Experience jewels (ilvl+90), %speed jewels, Jah runes, and Thai runes are all good.
Mystic Orbs: %ManaRegen and +Defense are good. Extra slots can go to elemental damage, resistances, or stats.
Swap:

Qarak's Will

Qarak's Will
Giant Sword (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: (150 - 163) to (233 - 246)
Two-Hand Damage: (206 - 225) to (285 - 305)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 480
Item Level: 105
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.16 per Strength)%
6% Chance to cast level 40 Pentagram on Melee Attack
15% Chance to cast level 34 Spike Nova on Melee Attack
10% Chance to cast level 36 Bloodlust on Kill
+(30 to 60)% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Damage
Adds 50-125 damage
Adds 84-167 fire damage
+(26 to 38)% to Fire Spell Damage
5% Reanimate as: Flesh Clan
+(100 to 250) Life after each Kill
Socketed (4)

,

Sharkbaiter

Sharkbaiter
Ring Mail (4)
Defense: (111 - 127) to (226 - 259)
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 37
Item Level: 6
1% Chance to cast level 6 Bloodlust on Death Blow
+6% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
5% Attack Speed
(2 to 3)% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(31 to 50)% Enhanced Defense
+(11 to 15) to Strength
+(6 to 10) Life on Attack
Socketed (2)
Defense: (410 - 456) to (735 - 817)
Required Level: 21
Required Strength: 55
Item Level: 25
1% Chance to cast level 18 Bloodlust on Death Blow
+12% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
15% Attack Speed
(4 to 5)% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 25) to Strength
+(16 to 20) Life on Attack
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1021 - 1117) to (1744 - 1909)
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 115
Item Level: 45
1% Chance to cast level 30 Bloodlust on Death Blow
+18% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
25% Attack Speed
(6 to 7)% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Strength
+(26 to 30) Life on Attack
Socketed (5)
Defense: (1591 - 1722) to (2718 - 2942)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 237
Item Level: 79
1% Chance to cast level 36 Bloodlust on Death Blow
+24% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
30% Attack Speed
(7 to 8)% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(131 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 40) to Strength
+(36 to 40) Life on Attack
Socketed (6)

with Nih runes
Inventory: Charms count, right?


Skills:
See Above

Notes:
I'm all out of bubblegum.

Multiplayer Tips

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Quest-cleared boss portals can be used to grab the waypoint and save time.
Joining popular lobbies can be a nice exp boost. Mind your manners.
Act1 games are a great way to party and clear most/all of the current difficulty. Let classes have their respective gear - y'all earned it together.
Well-placed town portals are invaluable. If everyone dropped one at the zone/floor entrance and end (or corpses), we'd all save a lot of time.

Ubers

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These demand a mix of big numbers, a little luck, and maybe even some cheese. If you have no shame, corpse-bombing is an option now. Back in my day...

105: The Butcher: Rush towards him so he targets you first to avoid having your summons roasted. Easier than Grizwold.
105: Infernal Machine: Lock on and keep swinging. Most mobs will die to AOE, some might require special attention.
105: Death Projector: Unsummon everything. Unfortunately we cannot cheese this with a +Hailstorm ammy.
105: Island of the Sunless Sea: Reanimates help. Rush the angels on sight like the Butcher. The last tele is tough and is avoidable by re-running for the 6th bag.
110: Torajan Jungles: Good for leveling
110: Lord Aldric Jitan: Pulling a few at a time and letting towers expire will make this doable.
110: Horazon's Sanctum: Damage check.
110: The Binding of Baal: Be selective about engagements, fight mobs that are distracted.
110: Assault on Mount Arreat: Same as above. Engagement well, run around as needed.
110: Cows: Keep a few summons up. Tanky reanimates make a huge difference. Good for leveling.
115: Bull Prince Rodeo: Get stunlocked and die a lot. Chip away and rip.
115: Rathma Square: Manage the respawning minions, then lock on. AOE will take care of the rest.
115: Akarat: Damage check. This is what made me opt for Deathgaze.
115: Black Road: Summons target the alter, which removes most of the difficulty here.
115: Kurast 3000: Despite there being nothing too special, this is still one of my favorite areas.
115: High Heavens: Kill the first mob at a choke for safety, the free debuff chains well.
115: Tran Athulua: Only bite off what you can chew. Avoid the numerous death procs.
115: Legacy of Blood: Get lucky. Use summons to tank hits.
115: The Veiled Prophet: Wait out the lollazers, nuke the rest.
115: Heart of Sin: Distract with summons to avoid damage. I died a lot here but that tip gives me a chance. rip.
120: The Triune: I died a lot learning this fight - it's tricky.
120: Teganze: Stacking resistances helps.
120: Duncraig: Make safe teleports, avoid barrels. This is how far I am currently.
120: Baal: Yeah, he's pretty strong.

Top-Secret Cheese: Some reanimates are borderline invincible or do crazy huge damage. Sometimes Fire Elementals can be summoned to permanently distract and chip down tough bosses (looking at you, Grizwold...)

Gameplay

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Kurast

Hall of fame reanimates:

Thanks!

Huge props to Laz and Marco for carrying the torch. 11/10 mod.
aerial for the great TLDR Guide.
ChuckNoRis for the great Miniguides Guide.
terryys for the speed calc Speed Calc.
rumblealex and Elixir of Adrenaline for answering my random question that one time.

Writing this has made me want to play more.

Thank you for reading.

[Celladoor]

Looks like an interesting/fun little ama build! Might give this a try.

[ChuckNoRis]

looks like it needs some more work so far . you may add some more vids of harder ubers , at least some duncraig/fauztinville farm samples (i don't think dethgaze is the way to go in end game . the base damage from the TU Brainhack is quite low compared to other options) .

i play a similar build (maxing lioness) but i went for 2h (meme zon) with Iron Spiral from Hellreaper, got some vids here if you want to take a look : https://www.twitch.tv/videos/394558011 https://www.twitch.tv/videos/395045393 . my end game gearing is orientated on Charged Strike oskill (besides the amulet , you can get it from 3 more SU's for extra targets). it goes great with either Danmaku or Hammerfall shields if you want to use 1h + a more expensive shield . i want to try it with Gotterdamerung on as soon as i get more charms to gain enough str to wear it . my build just hit 120 .

you may also consider Battlemaiden + Skin of Kabraxis combo as togather they provide a shitload of EWD .


Ancient's hand from

The Grandfather

The Grandfather
Great Sword (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: (219 - 254) to (336 - 396)
Two-Hand Damage: (312 - 347) to (423 - 483)
Required Level: 120
Required Strength: 1340
Item Level: 120
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.16 per Strength)%
+400% Deadly Strike
-5% Deadly Strike per 1% Attack Speed
Indestructible
+200% Enhanced Damage
Adds (75 to 110)-(180 to 240) damage
(150 to 300)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(30 to 40) to Ancients' Hand
+50 to all Attributes
Maximum Life (15 to 20)%
Requirements +100%
Socketed (6)

is also nice

[Primarch]

I’ve made an Ancient’s hand COTW/Lioness shield build with Danmaku, full charms, Shark RW, and pretty much every BiS item you can think of a few seasons ago.

It had high defense but the LL faltered Paragon gems drastically diminished the LL I received from jewels.

Unfortunately, the damage and survivability ended up being far worse than if you had just rolled a barb/paladin with far less expensive gear.

Also, your guide lists pretty mediocre TU4’s as “end-game-viable” which I think is a little misleading.

I do like the intention, though. This is exactly the playstyle I was hoping for when I made my “memezon” but, as the name would indicate, it was nothing more than a meme.

One last thing: If you think “Griswold” is a tough boss, you’re in for a treat, friendo.

[thismenu]

I only as far as "Big McLargeHuge" before having a GREAT laugh!

Thanks for that!!!!

[thysick]

Might check build after work