Short Questions Thread

Any idea or solution how to fix my D2Stats memory handle problem? literally set compatibility in all, exceptions in avast and Windows Defender (The website, the main game folder and D2 Stats folder), reinstalled the mod, the game folder is from blizzard page, and still got the same error, and i was able to use D2 Stats in literally all seasons before, just took a break so i deleted median and d2stats, and now im getting the error

Eltrius wrote:Any idea or solution how to fix my D2Stats memory handle problem? literally set compatibility in all, exceptions in avast and Windows Defender (The website, the main game folder and D2 Stats folder), reinstalled the mod, the game folder is from blizzard page, and still got the same error, and i was able to use D2 Stats in literally all seasons before, just took a break so i deleted median and d2stats, and now im getting the error

Not sure setting up an exception is enough, in D2Stat troubleshooting section can be found the following: "The Avast "file agent" can sometime play a role in this, try disabling it".

Does Bear Companion use Summoned Minion AR or the Druid's AR? Unclear on what all counts as a "minion damage stat"

Newbie question here: what does 'lockdown' refer to in dungeons?

patrick_pkl wrote:Newbie question here: what does 'lockdown' refer to in dungeons?

You can't enter after the lockdown happens, so dont die.

What is a "spell"?
I'm playing the new bow druid and Im unsure what stats scale my damage. Cascade is a "spell" but Heartseeker is a "Projectile". Mark of the Wild gives "Elemental Spell Damage" bonus. So does this boost Cascades damage, but not Heartseeker? Similar with Steady Strike.
I'm currently using the Survival Instinct ultimate skill. This gives Spell Focus per level. Is there any idea investing points into this skill? I tried investing into it and it only gave my skill 1 damage on my char sheet (2421 to 2422).
In that vein, I'm unsure if using a Fascinating shrine (which gives % fire spell damage) is good or worthless. Can anyone clarify this situation for me? Is there some way I can find the answer myself so I wont have to ask another time? Thank you in advance

N33tie wrote:What is a "spell"?
I'm playing the new bow druid and Im unsure what stats scale my damage. Cascade is a "spell" but Heartseeker is a "Projectile". Mark of the Wild gives "Elemental Spell Damage" bonus. So does this boost Cascades damage, but not Heartseeker? Similar with Steady Strike.
I'm currently using the Survival Instinct ultimate skill. This gives Spell Focus per level. Is there any idea investing points into this skill? I tried investing into it and it only gave my skill 1 damage on my char sheet (2421 to 2422).
In that vein, I'm unsure if using a Fascinating shrine (which gives % fire spell damage) is good or worthless. Can anyone clarify this situation for me? Is there some way I can find the answer myself so I wont have to ask another time? Thank you in advance

Cascade is definetly not a spell, its tagged such incorrectly. Bow druid skills are tagged as projectile, which means ranged attack. They dont benefit from spell bonuses in any way, even if the tooltip says otherwise.

Cascade is tagged as a spell, incorrectly, i assume.

Istaryu wrote:
N33tie wrote:What is a "spell"?
I'm playing the new bow druid and Im unsure what stats scale my damage. Cascade is a "spell" but Heartseeker is a "Projectile". Mark of the Wild gives "Elemental Spell Damage" bonus. So does this boost Cascades damage, but not Heartseeker? Similar with Steady Strike.
I'm currently using the Survival Instinct ultimate skill. This gives Spell Focus per level. Is there any idea investing points into this skill? I tried investing into it and it only gave my skill 1 damage on my char sheet (2421 to 2422).
In that vein, I'm unsure if using a Fascinating shrine (which gives % fire spell damage) is good or worthless. Can anyone clarify this situation for me? Is there some way I can find the answer myself so I wont have to ask another time? Thank you in advance

Cascade is definetly not a spell, its tagged such incorrectly. Bow druid skills are tagged as projectile, which means ranged attack. They dont benefit from spell bonuses in any way, even if the tooltip says otherwise.

cascade - spell

'on Striking' don't work
Also look at new druid bows

Wasp Sting

Wasp Sting
Maple Bow (4)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 7
Required Dexterity: 84
Item Level: 19
Innate Fire Damage: (16.0% of Dexterity)
5% Chance to cast level 10 Seal of Fire on Death Blow
20% Attack Speed
Adds 7-9 Fire Damage
Adds 50-100 Poison Damage over 2 seconds
-5% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-5% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+25 Life Regenerated per Second
Poison Length Reduced by (7 to 10)%
Socketed (2)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 26
Required Dexterity: 126
Item Level: 40
Innate Fire Damage: (24.0% of Dexterity)
6% Chance to cast level 20 Seal of Fire on Death Blow
30% Attack Speed
Adds 20-25 Fire Damage
Adds 100-200 Poison Damage over 2 seconds
-10% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-10% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+50 Life Regenerated per Second
Poison Length Reduced by (15 to 18)%
Socketed (4)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 44
Required Dexterity: 249
Item Level: 59
Innate Fire Damage: (32.0% of Dexterity)
8% Chance to cast level 30 Seal of Fire on Death Blow
45% Attack Speed
Adds 60-80 Fire Damage
Adds 200-400 Poison Damage over 2 seconds
-15% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-15% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+75 Life Regenerated per Second
Poison Length Reduced by (23 to 26)%
Socketed (5)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 53
Required Dexterity: 492
Item Level: 85
Innate Fire Damage: (40.0% of Dexterity)
10% Chance to cast level 40 Seal of Fire on Death Blow
60% Attack Speed
Adds 150-210 Fire Damage
Adds 400-600 Poison Damage over 2 seconds
-20% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-20% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+100 Life Regenerated per Second
Poison Length Reduced by (27 to 30)%
Socketed (6)

and

Void-Touched

Void-Touched
Maple Bow (Sacred)
(Druid Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 3000
Item Level: 120
Innate Fire Damage: (62.0% of Dexterity)
+5% Innate Elemental Damage per Character Level above 137
15% Chance to cast level 1 Corrupted Vines on Death Blow
Adds 250-350 Fire Damage
-20% to Enemy Fire Resistance
Physical Resist 10%
50% Magic Find
Requirements +400%
Hunter Only Upgrade:
Must have at least 3000 Dexterity
Survive the Edge of Nothingness battle for 11 minutes
Transmute in the Horadric Cube to Upgrade
Socketed (6)

as you can see both bows have 'on Death Blow' that work for spells

Istaryu wrote:Cascade is tagged as a spell, incorrectly, i assume.

Intended.