Need phoenix strike build advice. Mostly about weap block and claw mast.

[Angelbound]

Ive looked over the guide, and im just not sure how much claw mastery I need for hell difficulty and bosses, and of course I want to block I may even pvp with this toon so how many points for weapon block to get the maximum percentage and is it worth it if im going to have alot of vitality anyways?

I know im maxing fire, light, and phoenix strike, rest as 1 point wonders, maybe put some extra into dragon claw, not sure about death sentry I hear it can make the game to easy, I dont want this character to become boring, I love this build so far.

Ill be using full nats, with one bratuc I dont remember the correct spelling, eye of glitch, raven frosts, and looking for a good belt right now

Im assuming I wont need dex for atk rating except gear requirenments.

I appreciate any advice you all can give me thank you:)

And im still looking for 2 nats pieces, I have armor, helmet, and boots so far I still need the claw, and im not sure what the last item is im on us west ladder, so if your interested in a trade let me know my sins name is danceofshadows.

[Sass]

Well, the nats claw has ITD, but that doesn't work on bosses ofc. Unless pumping ar / dmg, it's not much of an increase to max mastery (but remainders are very well spent there). Block ofc is 60% optimum, functional at 50% (if you need points).

I HIGHLY recommend Death Sentry. It's not so much that it makes things too easy, rather it clears mobs when you need to. Also, Cloak of Shadows is always effective for hitting more.

Boss's seem to be your main concern, but with the charge ups, mastery and fairly high dex for Nat's Mark, you're golden.



You will not be able to pvp effectively with this build. No enigma, and reliance on charge-ups (it IS a Phoenix striker after all), cripples you. Other sins are much better.

[Angelbound]

I dont fully understand what your saying and I deffinatly dont know what ITD is, I think your saying that maxing claw mastery wont help much? I noticed nice increases from it so im not sure, I may end up using ds as a one point wonder for fun as long asit doesnt put the game in easy mode for me, and as for block what do you recommend? 1 point or more? Im only level 18 so I can start over I did put 5 in claw mastery so far.

[Sass]

Nat's Mark has Ignore Target Defense (ITD). This will mean she'll hit regular monsters and uniques easily, but bosses may be harder. A Phoenix striker uses alot of points, so I'd recommend doing the synergies you'll need before mastery and block. Remember, a Phoenix striker gets a ton of + skills, so you don't have to invest as much to acheive high ar or block, but the rest of your points (after one into DS) will be best in mastery.

[Angelbound]

I put in 5 points so far, but its probably not enough to start over im assuming ill have extra points anyways, do you recommend maxing any of the shadow? It is going to be extremly tight if I do max shadow warrior or mastery because ill need to put 1 point in death sentry. Maybe ds is a little overrated? I dont see how it will be very effective with 1 point with full nats and other gear on.

I did find out I only need to have 10 after plus skills in weapon block because of diminishing returns.

Thanks for the advice so far.

[mephiztophelez]

my sins name is danceofshadows.

my 'sins name is DancesWithNubs.....

[Angelbound]

my 'sins name is DancesWithNubs.....

Well mine is themed base, I cant stand pvp names and other various annoying names.