5 Questions for y'all - help me out?

[Azzaron]

I just started playing the game after a 4 year break, so I'm rusty on some of the new things. I'd appreciate any answers you can provide!

1. What is a "spirit" shield? What are the mods on it?
2. How do you "upgrade" your armour?
3. How *exactly* do you go get to be able to fight the ubers?
4. How do you get an annulus unique charm? Dropped by uber diablo? Please elaborate.
5. What is a torch (what kind of item and what stats) and how do you get one?

Thanks in advance :laugh:

[emar]

I just started playing the game after a 4 year break, so I'm rusty on some of the new things. I'd appreciate any answers you can provide!

1. What is a "spirit" shield? What are the mods on it?
2. How do you "upgrade" your armour?
3. How *exactly* do you go get to be able to fight the ubers?
4. How do you get an annulus unique charm? Dropped by uber diablo? Please elaborate.
5. What is a torch (what kind of item and what stats) and how do you get one?

Thanks in advance :laugh:

Spirit (http://www.battle.net/diablo2exp/items/runewords-110.shtml)
4 Socket Swords/Shields
Tal + Thul + Ort + Amn

Weapons
+2 To All Skills
+25-35% Faster Cast Rate (varies)
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage 3 Second Duration (Normal)
+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
+250 Defense Vs. Missile
+22 To Vitality
+89-112 To Mana (varies)
+3-8 Magic Absorb (varies)

Shields
+2 To All Skills
+25-35% Faster Cast Rate (varies)
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense Vs. Missile
+22 To Vitality
+89-112 To Mana (varies)
Cold Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
+3-8 Magic Absorb (varies)
Attacker Takes Damage of 14

Upgrading (http://www.battle.net/diablo2exp/items/cube.shtml):

1 Tal Rune + 1 Shael Rune + 1 Perfect Diamond + Normal Unique Armor = Exceptional Version of Armor
This formula changes the base item type from the normal to exceptional version. For example Quilted Armor is turned into Ghost Armor. This does NOT convert the item to the Exceptional Unique version of the Unique Item. So you cannot for example use this formula to transform Greyform into The Spirit Shroud. Unique item bonuses remain the same; only the item it's based on is upgraded. This can be used to upgrade Ethereal Items also. They will continue to be Ethereal after they are upgraded. Also if the item is socketed, then jewels or runes and their mods will also remain. Armor refers to any sort of armor, including helms, boots, belts, gloves and shields, not just body armor.

1 Ko Rune + 1 Lem Rune + 1 Perfect Diamond + Exceptional Unique Armor = Elite Version of Armor (Ladder Only)
This formula changes the base item type from the exceptional to elite version. For example Ghost Armor is turned into a Dusk Shroud. This does NOT convert the item to the Elite Unique version of the Unique Item. Unique item bonuses remain the same; only the item it's based on is upgraded. This can be used to upgrade Ethereal Items also. They will continue to be Ethereal after they are upgraded. You cannot do this formula unless you are using a Ladder Character. Also if the item is socketed, then jewels or runes and their mods will also remain. Armor refers to any sort of armor, including helms, boots, belts, gloves and shields, not just body armor.

Uber Guide (http://forums.diabloii.net/showthread.php?t=372426&highlight=uber+guide)

DClone Guide (http://forums.diabloii.net/showthread.php?t=223863&highlight=uber+guide)

Torch Screenie Example (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/suenooneus/Torch.jpg)

Unique Large Charm
25% Chance to cast firestorm when striking
+3 to skills of random class
+10-20 Attributes
+10-20 Resists
+8 Light radius
Level 30 Hydra (10/10)

Read the Uber guide and Dclone guide on how to get the respective charms.

EDIT: Alas I posted before someone this time. Usually my slow typing gets me :shocked: Cntrl+V FTW!

[PhatTrumpet]

1. http://www.battle.net/diablo2exp/items/runewords-110.shtml (down towards the bottom)
2. http://www.battle.net/diablo2exp/items/cube.shtml (down towards the bottom)
3. http://forums.diabloii.net/showthread.php?t=372426
4. http://forums.diabloii.net/showthread.php?t=223863
5. (see #3)

All thanks to the search function.

EDIT: CURSES... emar beat me to it.

[Murderya]

I've got one word for you: Search

All this information can easily be found, I don't see why you have to ask.

[Azzaron]

phat, and especially emar, I truely do appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions. Awesome info - much appreciated!

I'd never used the search option before but I'll try it out next time I have a question....

[skorpiostouch]

Murderya, if u take time to write a post, u might as well just answer and help the man, not just speak ****, if he asks for help, just give it or save your time for better things than flaming stupid nonsense. thanx.