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freefree
29-01-2007, 23:08
So I'm going to take the leap into making a zon, but while shes beeing walked to hell, im putting my other chars to work on getting some gear.

first of all my stat/skill questions are:

1: I want to mainly run Chaos/Pits/and walk baal (if it permits), so I was thinking of going strafe, but see most people going multi shot. So what are your guys oppinions? And does penetrate (the one trhat lets arrows go through tio hit other targets) work with both those skills?

2: Is there much use of multi skills, such as multi shot/magic arrow? If I plan on fill my pack with posion sc's for PI's?

3: if no to number 2, would it be worth it to max valkery, or is she very expendable? or should I just stick to maxing the other passives.

4: Is dex a huge nessecity? how much does it add to damage? or should i do the usually that would be for max block (im well aware she doesnt use a shield) and rest in vit like all other builds. bout 200 dex good enough?

Gear Questions:

5: I'm still up for input as to what bow, WF is out of the question, belive it or not runewords seem cheaper.

6: Helm I was thinking of gambling for a week or two straight for a good +2 circlet with ias str and life. or should i go with something else.

7: Gloves I'm more concerned as to what craft recipe i should use, I'm assuming blood glove, but hear alot suggesting hity power gloves. I'm hoping for +2 bows, str and resist + life

8: is there a better all round belt other than spider/verdungos.

9: Armor I'm thinking CoH. I like the skills, resists, LL, and strength

10: Rings... are ravens gonna be need for ar, or would i be safe with bk's and passive skills.


sorry for the lengthy post,m but thanks for reading.

zallus
29-01-2007, 23:45
Well how about this i will just start by answering #2 and posting a link 2 a thread that is a guide 2 a multi/magic bowzon

http://forums.diabloii.net/showthread.php?t=470901

Give this a try and it will answer all your questions on stats, skills, equip and then decide if this is what you want to do...Good luck

XRazorX
29-01-2007, 23:46
1. Strafe takes up less mana, multi is a mana Eater. If you wanna go Multi and do chaos runs, bring lots of mana ^_^ Not sure about the penetrate, I dont think so.

2. Magic arrow is good for killing physical immunes. I think filling your inventory with poison sc's etc negates your critical strike, so I wouldnt do it.

3. Yes for a PvM it would be worth it too max valk.. shes a good meat shield.

4. I would go for as much Dexterity as possible. Shoot for around 500+ dex. With valk and decoy you should be fine with lower HP.

5. Go with the good old faith matron bow.

6. Good idea.

8. Nosferatus belt

9. Fortitude for DMG%

10. Ravens for hella dex etc.

freefree
30-01-2007, 00:03
500+ dex damn even with the gear im thinking thats alot of dex

Virility
30-01-2007, 00:35
1. Strafe, it takes advantage of the pierce skill(the one that lets the arrows go thru multiple targets), multi arrow-the middle arrows carry the "magical" properties, the ones to the periphery do only damage.

2. Multi skills yes, here single points in to multi arrow skill with +skills will boost it enough to be a good back up skill ie chaos sanct. Magic arrows kill physical immunes.

3. Valkyrie at 17 is a number quoted by many, more is better here after you have your primary arrow attack where you want it.

4. As mentioned dexterity is what boosts bow damage, vitality is optional. More resist gear you have the less vitality you can get away with. Burning souls in baal walk games seperate the weak...and base vit builds. Be nice and open a portal next to their corpse.

Gear

5. Faith in a matri bow with a might a2 merc holding pride runeword.

6. Congrats on the circlet if you ever get tired of it, I would love to trade for that.

7. Knockback is your friend. Start hording those orts, p sapphs and chain, heavy chain and vambraces from your pit and worldstone adventures.

8. Razortail for belt. It gives max damage, dex and pierce all the things you will want to kill fast.

9. Fortitude for armor

10. Rings-1xravenfrost, the second will fill gaps in your equipment ie leech.