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So, given that the 3/4 piece set bonuses are being shifted, what do you think will be the best 2-3 piece combination pieces? I'm taking a hard look at machiosa's. If anything, that 3(2) piece set bonus will go quite nicely on a merc.
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I guess you abit misunderstood this change. It means that current 4 pieces bonus will be given on 3 pieces, and current 3 pieces bonus will be given at 2 pieces along with already existing bonus. At this example:
It will be smth like^
2 pieces:
40% str AND 20% phys resist.
3 pieces:
3 dru skills AND 20% max life.
But for some balancing reasons i sould change this abit for, let's say, 2 pieces:
40% str and 20% max life
3 pieces:
3 dru skills and 20% phys resist
Or maybe 2 pieces for dru skills and life and 3 pieces for DR and str, 'cause having awesome 20% DR and 40% str for just 2 ANY set pieces from here would be abit too much.
And there's some another nice examples (if stats won't change alot) like:
Getting nice proc, resist and even reanimate isn't bad (if second pointless claw here will be removed and some item won't be changed to assassin only)
It will be smth like^
2 pieces:
40% str AND 20% phys resist.
3 pieces:
3 dru skills AND 20% max life.
But for some balancing reasons i sould change this abit for, let's say, 2 pieces:
40% str and 20% max life
3 pieces:
3 dru skills and 20% phys resist
Or maybe 2 pieces for dru skills and life and 3 pieces for DR and str, 'cause having awesome 20% DR and 40% str for just 2 ANY set pieces from here would be abit too much.
And there's some another nice examples (if stats won't change alot) like:
Getting nice proc, resist and even reanimate isn't bad (if second pointless claw here will be removed and some item won't be changed to assassin only)
I think the description of changes is pretty clear. The bonus will be simply shifted. No mention about any balancing (unnecessary considering almost all set pieces are crap and to get the bonus you have necessarily to wear something far from bis).
the reason of the change, if i understood it correctly, is to make set items viable in early game (lower level requirements for some, balanced rarity i.e. no more rare sets and common sets, able to find as soon as act ii nightmare - when i see sacred items start dropping consistently), and make set pairs of items available in mid to endgame (i.e. they should compete with SU, SSU for the slots).
So, balancing the set bonuses seems inappropriate to me. it isn't like they are broken anyway.
the reason of the change, if i understood it correctly, is to make set items viable in early game (lower level requirements for some, balanced rarity i.e. no more rare sets and common sets, able to find as soon as act ii nightmare - when i see sacred items start dropping consistently), and make set pairs of items available in mid to endgame (i.e. they should compete with SU, SSU for the slots).
So, balancing the set bonuses seems inappropriate to me. it isn't like they are broken anyway.
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Heh... clearly there's said:
"Partial bonuses from 3 and 4 pieces are now gained from 2 and 3 pieces respectively" what i just explained about on how i'm seeing it.
"Partial bonuses from 3 and 4 pieces are now gained from 2 and 3 pieces respectively" what i just explained about on how i'm seeing it.
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marchosias armor and belt were always good pieces. people just overlook most sets or set combos because guides don't tell them to use them. (might sound snarky, but it's true)
celestia belt and boots were always a good combo at 2 pieces. add in the armor since now you'll gain 10% cb and 17% stormblast proc (or is it 8 now?) and you've got a really nice spec for wdm characters, doesn't even need to be poison based. a lot of nice stat boosts, some phys res, movement speed boost on top of boots natural roll + celerity speed, etc.
another undervalued set is the throwbarb set on melee axe characters (can be nice for holy melee paladin 1h and shield or for treewarden, etc) and fairly easy to find.
Overall, most of this big set change will benefit the WDM characters because gear pieces can be used in a more versatile way, compared to casters which will need the specific energy/EF pieces, +class or all skills, and spell damage/pierce. Perhaps whatever the new 9 sets are will compensate in these areas.
celestia belt and boots were always a good combo at 2 pieces. add in the armor since now you'll gain 10% cb and 17% stormblast proc (or is it 8 now?) and you've got a really nice spec for wdm characters, doesn't even need to be poison based. a lot of nice stat boosts, some phys res, movement speed boost on top of boots natural roll + celerity speed, etc.
Celestia's Myth
Celestia's Myth
(Amazon Spear Set)
Celestia's Charge
Celestia's Passion
Celestia's Ribbon
Celestia's Wings
Set Bonus with 2 or more set items:
-30% to Enemy Poison Resistance
10% Chance of Crushing Blow
Set Bonus with 3 or more set items:
17% Chance to cast level 18 Stormblast on Melee Attack
20% to Dexterity
Set Bonus with complete set:
5% Chance to cast level 5 Javelin on Striking
+36% Bonus Damage to Mark of the Wild
Adds 63-125 Damage
+2500 Defense
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +75%
Physical Resist 10%
(Amazon Spear Set)
Celestia's Charge
Celestia's Passion
Celestia's Ribbon
Celestia's Wings
Set Bonus with 2 or more set items:
-30% to Enemy Poison Resistance
10% Chance of Crushing Blow
Set Bonus with 3 or more set items:
17% Chance to cast level 18 Stormblast on Melee Attack
20% to Dexterity
Set Bonus with complete set:
5% Chance to cast level 5 Javelin on Striking
+36% Bonus Damage to Mark of the Wild
Adds 63-125 Damage
+2500 Defense
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +75%
Physical Resist 10%
Celestia's Ribbon
Celestia's Myth
(Amazon Spear Set)
Celestia's Ribbon
Plated Belt (Sacred)
Defense: (3271 - 3680) to (3583 - 4031)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 675
Item Level: 1
+1 to Amazon Skill Levels
15% Attack Speed
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
(11 to 15)% to Strength
+(31 to 50) to Dexterity
Physical Resist 5%
Socketed (2)
Plated Belt (Sacred)
Defense: (3271 - 3680) to (3583 - 4031)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 675
Item Level: 1
+1 to Amazon Skill Levels
15% Attack Speed
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
(11 to 15)% to Strength
+(31 to 50) to Dexterity
Physical Resist 5%
Socketed (2)
Celestia's Myth
(Amazon Spear Set)
Celestia's Charge
Celestia's Myth
(Amazon Spear Set)
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)
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)
Celestia's Wings
Celestia's Myth
(Amazon Spear Set)
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)
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)
another undervalued set is the throwbarb set on melee axe characters (can be nice for holy melee paladin 1h and shield or for treewarden, etc) and fairly easy to find.
Big Game Hunter
Big Game Hunter
(Barbarian Warmonger Set)
Hunter's Camouflage
Hunter's Claw Fist
Hunter's Skin
Hunter's Trackless Step
Set Bonus with 2 or more set items:
6% Life stolen per Hit
50% Bonus to Defense
Set Bonus with 3 or more set items:
Adds 25-50 Damage
6% Life stolen per Hit
Set Bonus with complete set:
4% Chance to cast level 13 Blast Wave on Kill
+4 to Barbarian Skill Levels
8% Life stolen per Hit
Maximum Life +10%
Maximum Poison Resist +5%
Poison Length Reduced by 75%
Physical Resist 10%
(Barbarian Warmonger Set)
Hunter's Camouflage
Hunter's Claw Fist
Hunter's Skin
Hunter's Trackless Step
Set Bonus with 2 or more set items:
6% Life stolen per Hit
50% Bonus to Defense
Set Bonus with 3 or more set items:
Adds 25-50 Damage
6% Life stolen per Hit
Set Bonus with complete set:
4% Chance to cast level 13 Blast Wave on Kill
+4 to Barbarian Skill Levels
8% Life stolen per Hit
Maximum Life +10%
Maximum Poison Resist +5%
Poison Length Reduced by 75%
Physical Resist 10%
Hunter's Claw Fist
Big Game Hunter
(Barbarian Warmonger Set)
Hunter's Claw Fist
Balanced Axe (Sacred)
Throw Damage: (227 - 250) to (256 - 282)
One-Hand Damage: (128 - 139) to (162 - 176)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 600
Item Level: 1
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
Innate Lightning Damage: (33.0% of Strength)
1% Chance to cast level 25 Screaming Eagle on Striking
Adds 40-50 Damage
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Damage
-30% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(51 to 75) to Strength
Socketed (6)
Balanced Axe (Sacred)
Throw Damage: (227 - 250) to (256 - 282)
One-Hand Damage: (128 - 139) to (162 - 176)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 600
Item Level: 1
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
Innate Lightning Damage: (33.0% of Strength)
1% Chance to cast level 25 Screaming Eagle on Striking
Adds 40-50 Damage
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Damage
-30% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(51 to 75) to Strength
Socketed (6)
Big Game Hunter
(Barbarian Warmonger Set)
Hunter's Trackless Step
Big Game Hunter
(Barbarian Warmonger Set)
Hunter's Trackless Step
Heavy Boots (Sacred)
Defense: (1392 - 1740) to (1474 - 1842)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 550
Item Level: 1
+(0 to 1) to Barbarian Skill Levels
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
10% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 50) to Vitality
+15 Maximum Stamina
Physical Resist 5%
50% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (4)
Heavy Boots (Sacred)
Defense: (1392 - 1740) to (1474 - 1842)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 550
Item Level: 1
+(0 to 1) to Barbarian Skill Levels
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
10% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 50) to Vitality
+15 Maximum Stamina
Physical Resist 5%
50% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (4)
Big Game Hunter
(Barbarian Warmonger Set)
Hunter's Skin
Big Game Hunter
(Barbarian Warmonger Set)
Hunter's Skin
Leather Armor (Sacred)
Defense: (4612 - 5765) to (4838 - 6047)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 525
Item Level: 1
+2 to Barbarian Skill Levels
10% Movement Speed
5% Life stolen per Hit
+(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 50) to Strength
+(31 to 150) to Vitality
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (31 to 50)
Socketed (6)
Leather Armor (Sacred)
Defense: (4612 - 5765) to (4838 - 6047)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 525
Item Level: 1
+2 to Barbarian Skill Levels
10% Movement Speed
5% Life stolen per Hit
+(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 50) to Strength
+(31 to 150) to Vitality
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (31 to 50)
Socketed (6)
Big Game Hunter
(Barbarian Warmonger Set)
Overall, most of this big set change will benefit the WDM characters because gear pieces can be used in a more versatile way, compared to casters which will need the specific energy/EF pieces, +class or all skills, and spell damage/pierce. Perhaps whatever the new 9 sets are will compensate in these areas.
Jakob wrote:My merc doesnt get the set bonuses, am i doing something wrong?
They still get it normally, the bonus just doesn't show.