Dex/Block questions on Windy...did I mess mine up? Other PvM and PvP q's, help plz!

[semisonic9]

Hey, I did a windy awhile ago (when I had my hoto... :-P)...and he just never seemd good.

I've read some should go for max block, and I don't think I did that. He's level 70 now, don't think I have time to go for it now....

Other than that, he's well-built skillwise, and I did give him up before I got my CTA...

How do you guys like urs? Did u go block or more vita? SHould I rebuild?

Also, the damage always seemed sucky, whats ur damage? How many GCs do u usually use in PvM?

Equip:

Shako (probably Umed, will have on on my 'din soon)
Spirit (SS until I get one)
2x SoJs
BP Enigma
Wiz Spike or +skills club until Hoto, 4/4/4 CTA
Mara's ammy
Trangs gloves

hmmm, missing anything? I may change out some of my HRs for skill GCs, if anyone has a few for a Gul lemme know, that would make leveling this char again faster...


Also, can they really do Hell Rushes? I'd heard this once, and I'm oh so tired of my Hammerguy....

[wannagethigh]

Also, can they really do Hell Rushes? I'd heard this once, and I'm oh so tired of my Hammerguy....
I know how you feel, Diablo is being taking over by hammerdins. I do have a hammerdin my self, and i get tired of him - cookiecutting everything.

However, I did xfer all of my gear to my wind druid. He did solo hell, and like 4k life bear, 4k life merc and oak thats amazing. The weak side of my druid is that it only has 1.8k life with oak maxed O_o other then that its goooood!

And ele gc's are cheaper then combat gcs, so your goal would be to get 10 ele gcs, anni, and 20 life scs.

Personnaly i think windy > hammer; fun character overall

[TheGreatDivorce]

How do you guys like urs?

Best character I ever played, lvl. 95 at the moment, should be 96 by Monday. Once you know how to namelock and resummon, PvP should be easy. Melee won't be able to get through your Wolves, casters' wont get through your Cyclone. PvM, with a Sage your life should be fairly high and you should be able to tank a few hits from physical attackers. Your Wolves/Bear will help to block their attacks and Hurricane will help a lot as it stuns and slows them down. Elementals' won't touch you as long as you keep your Cyclone on at all times. If you wish, get a Carrion Vine to help you regain health from the corpses.

Did u go block or more vita?

Max Vita, I got 545 at the moment with none in any other stats. Never thought Block was necessary. If you are really concern about PvM wise, it won't hurt to get some but in PvP, it isn't necessary. All you got to do is Teleport around them and Melee will keep targetting your summons. Most Melees' have bad Resistances so your Hurricane will make them an easy duel.

SHould I rebuild?

Lvl. 70 ain't too bad if you are really worried about Blocking, I wouldn't though.

whats ur damage?

Right now, I do 5900 Tornado, 26xx Hurricane with about 6400 life. I have the usually items, Jalals', Enigma, HotO, Stormshield, Arachnids', FCR Rings, Druid Amulet, Magefists, Sandstorms, an Annihilus and 10x GCs with 9x misc. charms. I'm looking to upgrade though once I find better items.

How many GCs do u usually use in PvM?

10x works if you can afford, otherwise fill the spaces with Life, FHR or Resist Charms.


Also, can they really do Hell Rushes?

Of course.

[semisonic9]

Great post, thanks. Max block for this build has dex in the 200s, right? Can anyone lock it down for me, so I don't overshoot?

Say with SS, Spirit, or whatever people are using thse days.


Also, I consider myself fairly un-newbish...but Jalal's? What's that?

If anyone wants to trade their ele GCs, got a thread up for Guls in the rade forum.

Was that 6k life with CTA's BO and Heart of Oak? That sounds good...

[wannagethigh]

Was that 6k life with CTA's BO and Heart of Oak? That sounds good...
with maxed oak and everything into vita. No need for str if u use bp enigma. Only 30

[Dutchgrass]

Great post, thanks. Max block for this build has dex in the 200s, right? Can anyone lock it down for me, so I don't overshoot?

Say with SS, Spirit, or whatever people are using thse days.

Also, I consider myself fairly un-newbish...but Jalal's? What's that?



The blocking formula is as follows:

Total blocking = [(blocking * (dex-15)) / (char lvl * 2)]

Therefore, with the 67% block a Druid gets from SS, assuming you aim for lvl 90, you'll need :

75% = [(67 * (dex-15)) / (90 * 2)]
75 * 180 = 67 * (dex -15)
13500 / 67 = dex -15
dex = 216 (perhaps 217)

I strongly advise against going for max block if you plan on using a Spirit Monarch, since the required dex would be 336 at lvl 90.

Jalal's would be Jalal's Mane, Totemic mask.

Defense: 247-297 (varies)(Base Defense: 73-98)
Defense: 73-98
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 65
Durability: 20
(Druid Only)
+150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
30% Faster Hit Recovery
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
+2 To Druid Skill Levels
All Resistances +30
+5 To Mana After Each Kill
+20 To Strength
+20 To Energy
+2 To Shape Shifting Skills (Druid Only)

[semisonic9]

wow, way too much dex for spirits block....SS may be the way to go. Thanks, good post.



ok, a few last questions

Without much AR, does ur bear even hit in Hell? PvP? If not, should I put the points left over for summons into dire wolves, so he at least gets more life?

1 bear
6 dire wolves

Merc- Might seems played out, and I hate HF personally....was thinking of going act 1...she can wear harmony, then faith if I ever get that rich. Also, since bear damage=not good, and he may not be hitting anything anyway, might seems silly.

Would there be another good wep for her besides harmony, cheap?

[TheGreatDivorce]

Without much AR, does ur bear even hit in Hell? PvP? If not, should I put the points left over for summons into dire wolves, so he at least gets more life?

Don't bother putting the rest of your points into making your Bear have more Attack Rating, it isn't worth it. Your Bear hits very well in Hell without stats that could be better of in other stats, ala Oak or getting Carrion Vine.

Merc- Might seems played out, and I hate HF personally....was thinking of going act 1...she can wear harmony, then faith if I ever get that rich. Also, since bear damage=not good, and he may not be hitting anything anyway, might seems silly.

Hurricane will freeze enough that you won't need a Holy Freeze Mercenary, if you really don't want an Act 2; which is what I and most people recommend then either Act 1 or Act 5 would be the best choice.

Was that 6k life with CTA's BO and Heart of Oak? That sounds good...

I got my 6400 with a lvl. 13 Battle Orders and my Oak Sage which is at lvl. 29-30 or so. Of course, I'm full Vitalty though.

[sheepe2004]

Merc- Might seems played out, and I hate HF personally....was thinking of going act 1...she can wear harmony, then faith if I ever get that rich. Also, since bear damage=not good, and he may not be hitting anything anyway, might seems silly.

Would there be another good wep for her besides harmony, cheap?

If you want an act1 merc and upped wws would be a good weapong for the amp dmg (although it only go's off every 50 shots)

Otherwise i'd go for a defiance merc with reapers toll.

[semisonic9]

So, is an act 1 suicide for pvm? I figure I can keep a faith, a dual-shaled 177% WW, or harmony on her....but I want this guy to be my rusher too. A faith on her would be ubar, and I'm tired of trying to keep the mercs alive...the act 1s are the best at staying out of the way. Opinions on this, fast plz....thanks, guys.