Why Homoc?

**louragan** · 13-02-2008, 15:40

Hey all,

I currently have a fishymancer on useast and i feel id rather use the Darkforce than the Homoc. I know 99% of people use the homoc but want to know why everyone thinks its so special? I mean id rather Um the Darkforce for FCR Skills And res(Um). If anyone has opinions on what they use and why it would be greatly asppreciated!

Thanks all

**Anthraquinone** · 13-02-2008, 16:12

1) max block
2) resists
3) price / availability

**NumtyDoo** · 13-02-2008, 16:18

I think 1 and 2 are the most important.

1) High chance to block, makes hitting 75% block easy.

2) Faster block rate, blocks repeated attacks super fast.

3) High resists.

4) Not too rare, so you get a really great shield for a few pgems.

**louragan** · 13-02-2008, 16:42

Yes I understand the Resist but like i saisd i will probably get a darkforce and Um it i dont plan on maxing block on my skelliemancer however

**zarirazz** · 13-02-2008, 17:02

darkforce is a tc87. and the skill varies. you may get a poor roll, or a good one. all based on luck.

homunculus can be dropped earlier in the game, more common and the stats are always the same except for the defense roll.

**MasterMynd** · 13-02-2008, 20:04

At 59% res all (w/PDiamond), only the Wizard Spike and 4PDiamond shield (IIRC) will give more resists in a single item. So if you need resists, then Homu is the only choice.

Or, if you’re going max block, and want a “no-switch” setup, then Homu is the only choice.

Other than that, it depends on how the rest of the item’s skills (basically just +Curses and Mana/Energy), and strenght/level requirements fit into your build.

The +Curses is not important for a Fishy. And with an Insight merc, all the Mana/Energy is redundant.

The critical factor for me is the strength req. DarkF requires 48 more strength than Homu. Which equates to 96 life. And that is the main reason I wouldn't build around a DarkF. (I play HC only and have never built a Fishy with more than 58 strength.)

**naskali** · 13-02-2008, 20:09

Homu also has some helpful mana regen and +2 necro skills and +2 to curses, +40 all rez, FBR, good block and decent defence. This makes this shield better than any other necro head. Too bad it hasnt FCR

**flamingchen** · 13-02-2008, 20:47

Yes, you get 15 resists with um, but um by itself is already more pricey. Getting 59 of your resists from homun makes the rest of your gear more flexible.

**zarirazz** · 14-02-2008, 02:52

little nitpick=P
um in shields give 22 resist all. still not worth it though =P

**Ugeye** · 14-02-2008, 07:10

I play a 0dex vitamancer in some half decent gear and you'd be suprised how often I block anyways. Granted, I tele everywhere, but still! I think I've got like 54 dex total from items and I hear that little clanking noise all the time!