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NinjaSoD
06-07-2007, 21:39
Okay, this is my first guide and I've only tested this character once, but the tested char is still really fun. Also, please keep in mind that this build isn't for killing or PvPing or anything like that, it's just for fun and can help out your friends when they're rushing someone.

...:::Stats:::...
Strength - Only enough for an Enigma Archon Plate (Which is about 103 I think)
Dexterity - None what-so-ever
Vitality - All left over points go here
Energy - None.

...:::Skills:::...
20 Leap
20 Iron Skin
5 Natural Resistance
5 Shout
20 Battle Orders
5 Battle Command

...:::Those extra points:::...
Here's a few things you might want to invest those left over skill points in.
-Shout (For more defense)
-Increased Speed (You can run through areas quicker)
-Natural Resistance (Just for those baddies like that to use elemental damage)

...:::Recommended Equipment:::...
Helm: Arreat's Face (Upped + Shael)
Body: Enigma Archon Plate
Gloves: IK
Belt: IK
Boots: IK
Amulet: Mara's Kaleidoscope
Ring 1: Raven Frost (How can you move fast if you're frozen? :prop:)
Ring 2: SoJ
Shield: I used Lidless Wall but anything with +1 or more skills is good
Weapon: Heart of the Oak flail
Charms: +1 Combat skills, or if you can afford anni or torch those would be good.

...:::Why those items?:::...
1-Arreat's Face is pretty much a must for this build. When Upped it has really good defense, and to top that, it gives +4 to your leap, and +2 to everything else! Shael'd for the hit recovery rate.
2-Enigma is a must, because you can teleport, it gives +2 to all skills, huge strength bonus, and faster r/w. Preferably Archon because you'll need to get around 100-105 strength anyways, so you might as well get the extra defense.
3-The IK items... I used these because 1, they have good defense, and 2, the boots have the set effect that gives faster r/w and +2 to all combat skills (leap ftw :P)
4-Mara's Kaleidoscope gives resistances, adds to attributes, and the +2 to skills, which is really good for this build.
5-Raven Frost, like I mentioned right beside it, makes it so you cannot be frozen, which is important for almost every character and build.
6- Stone of Jordan has the +1 to all skills, which can be good for war cries and masteries.
7-The shield is optional, but make sure it has good defense, a good block %, and +1-2 to all skills.
8-You need HotO for this build, because it gives +3 to all skills which adds to your leap radius, war cries, and masteries.

Please, leave any feedback, and I hope you enjoyed my first guide ^_^

nex
07-07-2007, 02:52
Okay, this is my first guide and I've only tested this character once, but the tested char is still really fun. Also, please keep in mind that this build isn't for killing or PvPing or anything like that, it's just for fun and can help out your friends when they're rushing someone.

Yeah... but what's the point? Every BvC out there with maxed Leap can do the same as your char. Hell, ANY barb with lvl 1 leap can do the same, with few +skill items radius is more than enough to push monsters away. If your goal is party support you should try to achieve very high lvl BO (which you haven't) and have war cry for stunning. Also how are you party friendly when you dumped points into iron skin instead of Shout? You only managed to create char who cannot kill anything, but it also isn't very good as a support char.

Please, leave any feedback, and I hope you enjoyed my first guide ^_^

Sorry, but this isn't guide. Calling this post a guide is insult to all people in this forum who put alot of effort in writing their detailed and useful guides. :thumbsdown:

NinjaSoD
07-07-2007, 05:09
I never said the point was to help people in combat, or that it was meant to kill anything =\
This build = for fun, and in support terms, you just leap over everything or teleport through places and then send a tp when you're near the boss or chest or w/e, then leave once people come in =\
And how can you say this is not as well thought out as the other guides? All the other people (no offense, honestly) but all the other people only really put builds that are used enough throughout the game, and people just keep making the same thing over and over. Even if you can't kill anything, or really help anyone, isn't the main point of a game just to have fun and be original?

Jek
08-07-2007, 02:08
So basicly your build can do anything, besides "have fun". Sorry - but I can't see the fun in making a build that can only leap/teleport with relative saftey (no block, ugh), not to mention any other decent equiped barb can do the same thing.

prion
08-07-2007, 11:47
i think you should max shout instead of iron skin, then you can put shout on ppl

and if you're teleporting, get an insight (at least on merc) or fill your inventory with +mana charms! haha

so in your experience, do you really use leap after you got teleport?

NinjaSoD
09-07-2007, 04:51
So basicly your build can do anything, besides "have fun". Sorry - but I can't see the fun in making a build that can only leap/teleport with relative saftey (no block, ugh), not to mention any other decent equiped barb can do the same thing.

What's more fun in this game than jumping in front of a pile of monsters and watch them all get knocked away? :jig:
And to correct you, most of the builds you see are the ones without the block, they mostly dual wield, atleast this one has a small percentage of block. And any decent equipped barb is old, this game needs more originality (I know I keep saying that, but it's true)

And Prion, even with that you'll eventually run out of mana if you teleport, so I'll only use that if it's an emergancy and need to get away xD

Jek
09-07-2007, 17:04
What's more fun in this game than jumping in front of a pile of monsters and watch them all get knocked away? :jig:

Actually killing them. :evil:


And to correct you, most of the builds you see are the ones without the block, they mostly dual wield, atleast this one has a small percentage of block.

I always play my barbs with max block, and then on switch have dual wield for easy monsters. But oh well, I don't see many Berserkers/WWers, they are all the opposite build (main WW).