Building a New Kicker

[AmaZondra]

Hello, i'm a really a Zon builder and as you know they are terrible in Ubers.I have a level 85 Trap assassin (who doesnt) 12K traps...she can take out mini-Ubers no problem,but...well you know the rest.I also have a smiter...Ubers no problem...But he's a everyone has one character,,,I'd like to build a Kicker i dont pvp at all (dont know many women who do) Could someone direct me either to a guide or post what i need to invest in for skills & Stats..alsowhat gear would be optimum..i have 10 martial arts Gc's...5 shadow GC's rare +2 martial arts gloves 20%ias strength leach ...any help diserves a kiss...thank you...Lisa:kiss:

[ilkori]

I'll pass on the kiss, but this might help:

http://forums.diabloii.net/showthread.php?t=405240

Modification for Uber Meph is simple - if you use the Burst of Speed setup with full resists - change one piece of gear to a super-high resists (weapon to Wizardspike, helm to Kiras, etc) and change to Fade. As long as you are only fighting one of them at a time, it shouldn't be too bad.

You will need Life Tap from somewhere.

[ShadyPhoenix]

I'll pass on the kiss, but this might help:

http://forums.diabloii.net/showthread.php?t=405240

Modification for Uber Meph is simple - if you use the Burst of Speed setup with full resists - change one piece of gear to a super-high resists (weapon to Wizardspike, helm to Kiras, etc) and change to Fade. As long as you are only fighting one of them at a time, it shouldn't be too bad.

You will need Life Tap from somewhere.
This is decent, but I like JanusJones' build much better:

The Warrior Monk (http://forums.diabloii.net/showthread.php?t=392666)

It's slightly less versatile, but it requires less skill to play (not to say it's easy, but it's much easier and less aggravatingly micro than a k/t) and can Uber much easier. Summarized: the fastest attack in the game + Crushing Blow + Open Wounds + individual Brothers = dead Ubers.

I use the following gear:

Guillaume's Face
Fleshripper
Dusk Fortitude / Enigma for buffs and to tele
Stormshield
Dracul's Grasp
Nosferatu's Coil
Up'd Gore Riders
2x Raven Frost
Highlord's Wrath

Switch: Double Spirit for buffing and teleing

(currently contemplating how to get 68 IAS without BoS for the 7/3 fpa)

The following skills (projected) (clvl 85 with 96 points):

20 Dragon Talon
20 Venom
20 Shadow Master (really not that good for Ubering, but, I also go Key hunting and randomly killing with this Sin because she's so fun)
10+ Fade (trying to see what level I need to get it to to nullify Meph's Conviction along with my pre-buffs)
1 Cloak of Shadows
1 Mind Blast
1 Death Sentry
1 Blade Fury
1 Dragon Flight

The rest in pre-reqs, but I'm probably going to put more points into Fade, or I may max another skill - perhaps Dragon Flight for a very powerful initial kick-in that will likely hit? Who knows?

My stats:

Strength: ~100 (I have +62 str, but I want to be able to have my gear on when I have to drop my Torch)
Dexterity: enough for max-block (good for Ubers and PvM IMO, and I also casually duel with freinds)
Vitality: the rest
Energy: ZOMG THREE HUNDRAD

[ilkori]

Psst - I've got both builds in there: JJ's is a basic "pure" kicker with an extra emphasis on high-end runewords to use with Blade Fury.

[JanusJones]

This is decent, but I like JanusJones' build much better:

The Warrior Monk (http://forums.diabloii.net/showthread.php?t=392666)

It's slightly less versatile, but it requires less skill to play (not to say it's easy, but it's much easier and less aggravatingly micro than a k/t) and can Uber much easier. Summarized: the fastest attack in the game + Crushing Blow + Open Wounds + individual Brothers = dead Ubers.

Thanks Phoenix - glad the guide came in handy.

Ilkori - I know my build is basic, but I think if you take a look you'll find a gear guide that is extensive and covers all budgets. I also have a very detailed description of how the skills work in play, even down to the easiest way to aim your shuriken (at the toes of your opponents while shift-slicking). Let the people read whichever they want - if they read both, so much the better. Your guide is great - while I might reccomend mine to folks on occaision, I also reccomend yours. Do me the same courtesy - promote your own guide as much as you like, but don't dismiss mine.