axdaddy
02-08-2007, 21:37
Its essentially 1/1000 the cost of a HOTO, and even makes AOKL looks cheap. Ever since ladder reset, i've been using it and i have to say im a convert. Its massively underrated, but I'll explain why its a massive wand.
Carin Shard
+50% Damage To Undead
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 To Mana (Based On Character Level)
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 To Life (Based On Character Level)
+1 To Necromancer Skill Levels
+2 To Summoning Skills (Necromancer Only)
10% Faster Cast Rate
30% Faster Hit Recovery
Replenish Life +5
VS AOKL:
You lose about 1 or 2 skill pts for your skellies and CE, but u actually gain 1 for revives and 1 for curses. Its no big deal, some people will lose 1 skelly and 1 mage, some others wont even lose a single one. U get slightly less damage per skelly.
However, most summoners kill using
1) massive merc dmg
2) CE once the first corpse is down
Therefore, 1 missing skellies and a few pts less dmg wont make a noticeable difference at all.
What is has over AOKL and also HOTO is this godly mod:
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 To Life (Based On Character Level)
where life scs and skillers are so highly rated, im surprised this mod doesnt catch attention. It gives more than 100+ life by end-game, which is really massive. Also,
30% Faster Hit Recovery
why pass a 30fhr on a weapon? if the rest of your gear doesnt have fhr, 30fhr will definately be a massive boost.
And probably a life saver, NO CTC BONE PRISON! no more stupid deaths stuck in a prison with a stygian doll.
Vs HOTO:
Resist, Skills, Massive FCR, mana, dex, this thing has all of them.
However, its very expensive, and the carin shard is actually comparable. Take a look.
U lose some skills in curses and CE, but Carin is equal when u compare summoning tree.
If u trying to reach the highest breakpoints, HOTO will do it for u, but 75fcr is very achievable with carin, i use fcr circlet, trangs glove, arachnids and fcr ammy to hit the BP.
For mana purpose HOTO actually loses to carin unless u already have 1000 mana to begin with. =p
What carin loses in resists, it makes up in the massive life added in my opinion.
For the wealthier few, take advantage for the fact carin can be socketed, add a gg jewel in, it could be str/dex/resists/life, anything helps. For starters try a 15res all jewel, it wont cost more than um rune.
As for the last and coolest reason:
The blue wand makes your necro looks much better, cooler and sexier. Carry it and see for yourself.
Carin Shard
+50% Damage To Undead
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 To Mana (Based On Character Level)
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 To Life (Based On Character Level)
+1 To Necromancer Skill Levels
+2 To Summoning Skills (Necromancer Only)
10% Faster Cast Rate
30% Faster Hit Recovery
Replenish Life +5
VS AOKL:
You lose about 1 or 2 skill pts for your skellies and CE, but u actually gain 1 for revives and 1 for curses. Its no big deal, some people will lose 1 skelly and 1 mage, some others wont even lose a single one. U get slightly less damage per skelly.
However, most summoners kill using
1) massive merc dmg
2) CE once the first corpse is down
Therefore, 1 missing skellies and a few pts less dmg wont make a noticeable difference at all.
What is has over AOKL and also HOTO is this godly mod:
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 To Life (Based On Character Level)
where life scs and skillers are so highly rated, im surprised this mod doesnt catch attention. It gives more than 100+ life by end-game, which is really massive. Also,
30% Faster Hit Recovery
why pass a 30fhr on a weapon? if the rest of your gear doesnt have fhr, 30fhr will definately be a massive boost.
And probably a life saver, NO CTC BONE PRISON! no more stupid deaths stuck in a prison with a stygian doll.
Vs HOTO:
Resist, Skills, Massive FCR, mana, dex, this thing has all of them.
However, its very expensive, and the carin shard is actually comparable. Take a look.
U lose some skills in curses and CE, but Carin is equal when u compare summoning tree.
If u trying to reach the highest breakpoints, HOTO will do it for u, but 75fcr is very achievable with carin, i use fcr circlet, trangs glove, arachnids and fcr ammy to hit the BP.
For mana purpose HOTO actually loses to carin unless u already have 1000 mana to begin with. =p
What carin loses in resists, it makes up in the massive life added in my opinion.
For the wealthier few, take advantage for the fact carin can be socketed, add a gg jewel in, it could be str/dex/resists/life, anything helps. For starters try a 15res all jewel, it wont cost more than um rune.
As for the last and coolest reason:
The blue wand makes your necro looks much better, cooler and sexier. Carry it and see for yourself.