What is oias?

[SPIDERfrank]

exactly what the subject reads, what is oias?

I'm in the process of beginning a new druid. Last druid I had was an .09 Huntermentalist who made it to level 91 before I decided to discontinue him. I just want to make this druid b/c I know they are capable of being THE strongest melee class in the game as well as a defensive powerhouse.

I'm perusing through guides, checking out the ias calculator, and came across the OIAS thing you type in. I have most of the gear I want to wear, but I'm actually stuck right in the middle of making a Wolf or Bear build. Any suggestions? This would be a battle.net character and I would be playing with an axe Barbarian, bow weilding Amazon, and a Blessed Hammer Paladin (we're probably going to be doing a lot of 4 player Baal runs, Cows, and Uber Tristram runs to give you a hint).

Someone let me know if it would be a good idea to post the gear I'm thinking of wearing for him.

[2JZ-GTTE]

I've been out of the whole diablo loop for quite a while now, but I think I can answer your first question.

OIAS is Outside IAS, the IAS you get from equipment other than your weapon. I believe that's right if my brain remembers anything.

Hopefully others who are more familiar with druids nowadays can help with the rest.

[Deathsrevenge]

post what gear you are going to wear but keep in mind a wolf druid's ias is based off it's weapon, i remember back in .09 there was alot of argument about whether its the same with bears too but im almost positive it is.

[SPIDERfrank]

Ok, thanks, here's what I plan on wearing.

Jalal's (2 of them, one has Um and one has 40/15, which should I use?)
Chains of Honor Boneweave
Upgraded Goreriders
Verdungos/Tgods (pending on situation)
Draculs Grasp/Crafted gloves (20%ias, 3%ll, 2%ml, +10 str, 10%CB) which should I use?
Ravenfrost
BK or Carrion Wind
Highlord's

For weapons setups, I have a few options:
Botd Zerker with Shaeled SS
Uppgraded Shaeled Ribcracker

I also plan on obtaining a Griswald's Caduceus and some sort of Tomb Reaver just b/c I've heard of their attack speeds. But seriously, does the attack speed between 7/4 and 9/5 (is that right?) make a difference?

Once I figure out if my IAS is alright, I'm going to have to figure out my blocking/FHR (FHR breakpoint is 82% for wolf, right?)

[geeber]

I don't play druids all that frequently, but I can't help but comment. Ribcracker is a very nice weapon, esp if you use those 10%cb gloves. Not to mention, ribcracker outclasses any of those high-end runewords. Class is the most important thing :thumbsup: