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Aiglos
16-05-2007, 03:44
I'm an old hand at DII, but until recently it dawned on me that I have NEVER played a Lightning Javazon and I have a few questions for longtime Javas.

1. With skills like LF and PJ, what controls how quickly those skills can proc: IAS or FCR?

2. Are there ANY good weapons for a Java in the, say, 15 - 30 range? I have a nice rare javelin at 30 that has mods comparable to Titan's (no FRW, though)? I've been using Sig's Armor and boots, full Iratha's, a rare res ring, and Cleg's shield and sword. It's not bad. But I'd like to contribute during the odd Baal run.

3. What have you guys found is the optimal way to deal with light immunes in Hell? Can most light immunes be broken in Hell?

4. Should I synergize LF? or should I synergize Plague Javelin instead and use THAT to deal with Lightning immunes?

5. Should I worry about getting my Valk to 17 or to 27?

6. What is the most common weapon to keep on switch? Do most javazons use bows, spears, or some other weapon set on switch? Should I use a second set of Titans on switch? I have three sets...I also have two sets of Thunderstrokes and Demon's Arch.

7. Last question: how do most javas deal with pierce and penetrate? I don't see Razor Tail as a real option in the build that I'm going with. Looks like TGods Vigor all the way. Should I push pierce and leave penetrate to suffer a bit? Is penetrate even necessary with skills like LF and PJ?

MinionOfBoredom
16-05-2007, 03:53
1. IAS determines how fast you chuck javelins.

2. I can't answer that...so I'm not gonna give you misinformation.

3. Infinity Merc; just about all Light Immunes can be broken in Hell compared to the other immunities.

4. You won't be dealing with many light immunes, and you'll have jab as a prerequisite as physical damage. I'd vote to synergize LF and CS.

5. You don't need a Valk as much with a Javazon; you're not gonna be a glass cannon unless you're a hybrid bowazon. I say one point in it and forget about it.

6. Some use bows like Faith for LI's...I just have a CTA on switch to make things easier for me.

7. LF and PJ are auto hit skills; not the physical damage part, but the effect (at least for LF) always occurs, successful hit or not. I say go for one point in penetrate, as it will be carried high enough with skills; the rest in pierce...I don't like anything under 80% pierce, but that's just me. Razortail > Thundergod's for PvM, IMHO.

Aiglos
16-05-2007, 03:55
I thought I would include screens of some Javelins I've found that might be suitable. I'm looking for suggestions. My Java is currently level 27.

RARE #1

http://img03.picoodle.com/img/img03/8/5/15/kerrinscott/f_Screenshot0m_cd37744.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?srv=img03&img=/8/5/15/kerrinscott/f_Screenshot0m_cd37744.jpg)

RARE #2

http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/8/5/15/kerrinscott/f_Screenshot0m_406024b.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?srv=img02&img=/8/5/15/kerrinscott/f_Screenshot0m_406024b.jpg)

RARE #3

http://img03.picoodle.com/img/img03/8/5/15/kerrinscott/f_Screenshot0m_712d4ec.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?srv=img03&img=/8/5/15/kerrinscott/f_Screenshot0m_712d4ec.jpg)