My First Guardian, Shuckle

[pharphis]

Names after my favourite pokemon, of course!

Name: Shuckle
Class: Sorceress
Experience: 2119659144
Level: 93


Naked/Gear
Strength: 150/162
Dexterity: 75/77
Vitality: 285/319
Energy: 45/47
HP: 742/971
Mana: 239/698
Stamina: 441/441
Defense: 18/1642
AR: 325/360


Fire: 179/139/79
Cold: 207/167/107
Lightning: 183/143/83
Poison: 183/143/83


MF: 401 Block: 14 <---- with ali baba switch for most of my kills, it would be 494 I think.
GF: 419
FR/W: 25
FHR: 55
IAS: 10
FCR: 85

Gear

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War Traveler
Battle Boots
Defense: 131
Durability: 48 of 48
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 95
Fingerprint: 0xdfe3e232
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+25% Faster Run/Walk
Adds 15 - 25 Damage
+173% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Strength
+10 to Vitality
40% Slower Stamina Drain
Attacker Takes Damage of 5
36% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+30 Maximum Durability


Russet Ring of Fortune
Ring
Required Level: 31
Fingerprint: 0xb16d6d87
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Fire Resist +20%
22% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


Goldwrap
Battle Belt
Defense: 83
Durability: 17 of 18
Required Level: 30
Required Strength: 88
Fingerprint: 0x34c20130
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+10% Increased Attack Speed
+57% Enhanced Defense
+25 Defense
51% Extra Gold from Monsters
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+2 to Light Radius
Required Level +5


Cobalt Ring of Fortune
Ring
Required Level: 31
Fingerprint: 0x588107a9
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Cold Resist +24%
19% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


Chance Guards
Chain Gloves
Defense: 27
Durability: 16 of 16
Required Level: 15
Required Strength: 25
Fingerprint: 0x1a540d70
Item Level: 21
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+25 to Attack Rating
+22% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
200% Extra Gold from Monsters
26% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+2 to Light Radius


Skullder's Ire
Russet Armor
Defense: 995
Durability: 76 of 76
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 87
Fingerprint: 0x25547a04
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+172% Enhanced Defense
Magic Damage Reduced by 10
24% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
116% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level)
Repairs 1 Durability in 5 Seconds
+60 Maximum Durability
Ethereal
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Perfect Topaz


Perfect Topaz
Required Level: 18
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 40 Lightning Damage
Armor: 24% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: Lightning Resist +40%


Harlequin Crest
Shako
Defense: 113
Durability: 10 of 12
Required Level: 62
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0x5f34f84
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
All Stats +2
+139 to Life (Based on Character Level)
+139 to Mana (Based on Character Level)
Damage Reduced by 10%
74% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Perfect Topaz


Perfect Topaz
Required Level: 18
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 40 Lightning Damage
Armor: 24% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Shields: Lightning Resist +40%


Chromatic Amulet of Wealth
Amulet
Required Level: 41
Fingerprint: 0xd0cfdc9c
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
All Resistances +28
48% Extra Gold from Monsters


Blade of Ali Baba
Tulwar
One Hand Damage: 32 - 70
Durability: 32 of 32
Required Level: 35
Required Strength: 45
Required Dexterity: 28
Fingerprint: 0xf132487e
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
100% Enhanced Damage
+15 to Dexterity
+15 to Mana
232% Extra Gold from Monsters (Based on Character Level)
93% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level)
Requirements -40%
2 Sockets (2 used)
Socketed: Hel Rune
Socketed: Hel Rune


Spirit
Monarch
TalThulOrtAmn
Defense: 141
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 86 of 86
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 156
Fingerprint: 0x844535dd
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+34% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+22 to Vitality
+91 to Mana
Cold Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
+3 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Tal Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Socketed: Ort Rune
Socketed: Amn Rune


Tal Rune
Required Level: 17
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 75 Poison Damage Over 5 Secs (125 Frames)
Armor: Poison Resist +30%
Shields: Poison Resist +35%


Thul Rune
Required Level: 23
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 3 - 14 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
Armor: Cold Resist +30%
Shields: Cold Resist +35%


Ort Rune
Required Level: 21
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 50 Lightning Damage
Armor: Lightning Resist +30%
Shields: Lightning Resist +35%


Amn Rune
Required Level: 25
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 7% Life stolen per hit
Armor: Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Shields: Attacker Takes Damage of 14


Wizardspike
Bone Knife
One Hand Damage: 23 - 49
Durability: 20 of 26
Required Level: 61
Required Strength: 38
Required Dexterity: 75
Fingerprint: 0x7c094c20
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Indestructible
+50% Faster Cast Rate
Increase Maximum Mana 15%
+186 to Mana (Based on Character Level)
Regenerate Mana 15%
All Resistances +75


Spirit
Monarch
TalThulOrtAmn
Defense: 133
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 86 of 86
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 156
Fingerprint: 0xdedbdac6
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+35% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+22 to Vitality
+101 to Mana
Cold Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
+4 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Tal Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Socketed: Ort Rune
Socketed: Amn Rune


Tal Rune
Required Level: 17
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 75 Poison Damage Over 5 Secs (125 Frames)
Armor: Poison Resist +30%
Shields: Poison Resist +35%


Thul Rune
Required Level: 23
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 3 - 14 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
Armor: Cold Resist +30%
Shields: Cold Resist +35%


Ort Rune
Required Level: 21
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 1 - 50 Lightning Damage
Armor: Lightning Resist +30%
Shields: Lightning Resist +35%


Amn Rune
Required Level: 25
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: 7% Life stolen per hit
Armor: Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Shields: Attacker Takes Damage of 14

Charms

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Small Charm of Fortune
Small Charm
Required Level: 18
Fingerprint: 0x35ec4f2f
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
4% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


Shimmering Large Charm
Large Charm
Required Level: 26
Fingerprint: 0x213fda53
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
All Resistances +7


Small Charm of Fortune
Small Charm
Required Level: 18
Fingerprint: 0x1abda70e
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
3% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


Shimmering Large Charm
Large Charm
Required Level: 26
Fingerprint: 0xf5fe15d1
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
All Resistances +8


Ruby Small Charm
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0x273c35d5
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Fire Resist +11%


Gheed's Fortune
Grand Charm
Required Level: 62
Fingerprint: 0xb8f12848
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
120% Extra Gold from Monsters
Reduces all Vendor Prices 13%
26% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


Small Charm of Fortune
Small Charm
Required Level: 18
Fingerprint: 0x3c1ae062
Item Level: 46
Version: Expansion 1.10+
4% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


Serpent's Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 40
Fingerprint: 0xe4c4ce25
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+16 to Life
+17 to Mana


Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0x7fbbe061
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


Small Charm of Fortune
Small Charm
Required Level: 18
Fingerprint: 0x27a31f70
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
4% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


Small Charm of Good Luck
Small Charm
Required Level: 33
Fingerprint: 0xcb8b0b7
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
6% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0x80b12200
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+20 to Life


Static Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0x1c5bfc4
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 1 - 10 Lightning Damage
+20 to Life


Snake's Large Charm of Vita
Large Charm
Required Level: 66
Fingerprint: 0x990d97e8
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+34 to Life
+16 to Mana

Merc

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Name:       Alhizeer
Race:       Desert Mercenary
Type:       Comb-Normal
Experience: 87321910
Level:      92
Dead?:      false


            Naked/Gear
Strength:   202/237
Dexterity:  164/169
HP:         2110/2203
Defense:    1544/2416
AR:         2057/417571


Fire:       179/139/79
Cold:       209/169/109
Lightning:  179/139/79
Poison:    179/139/79


Guillaume's Face
Winged Helm
Defense: 217
Durability: 33 of 40
Required Level: 34
Required Strength: 115
Fingerprint: 0x44c8917b
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
35% Chance of Crushing Blow
15% Deadly Strike
+120% Enhanced Defense
+15 to Strength






Duriel's Shell
Cuirass
Defense: 655
Durability: 41 of 150
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 65
Fingerprint: 0x6101c6c
Item Level: 59
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+166% Enhanced Defense
+116 Defense (Based on Character Level)
+15 to Strength
+93 to Life (Based on Character Level)
Cold Resist +30%
All Resistances +20
Cannot Be Frozen
+100 Maximum Durability




Insight
Thresher
RalTirTalSol
Two Hand Damage: 51 - 499
Durability: 46 of 65
Required Level: 53
Required Strength: 152
Required Dexterity: 118
Fingerprint: 0x3514c8e4
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Level 13 Meditation Aura When Equipped
+35% Faster Cast Rate
254% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Minimum Damage
202% Bonus to Attack Rating
Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
Adds 75 Poison Damage Over 5 Secs (125 Frames)
+4 to Critical Strike
All Stats +5
+2 to Mana after each Kill
23% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Ral Rune
Socketed: Tir Rune
Socketed: Tal Rune
Socketed: Sol Rune


Ral Rune
Required Level: 19
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
Armor: Fire Resist +30%
Shields: Fire Resist +35%


Tir Rune
Required Level: 13
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +2 to Mana after each Kill
Armor: +2 to Mana after each Kill
Shields: +2 to Mana after each Kill


Tal Rune
Required Level: 17
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: Adds 75 Poison Damage Over 5 Secs (125 Frames)
Armor: Poison Resist +30%
Shields: Poison Resist +35%


Sol Rune
Required Level: 27
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Weapons: +9 to Minimum Damage
Armor: Damage Reduced by 7
Shields: Damage Reduced by 7

Okay, here's how it all went down. I made a blizzard sorc shortly before this one and had a friend rush me to diablo who I wound up dying to. This character's life was going to be devoted tot he mfo, so with only a few days to prepare, I wasn't sure if I was even up to it anymore. Then, FoE offered a rush and some starter gear such as dual spirit and low level rares. So after he got me past diablo and to eldritch, I was ready to grind the levels, and did eldritch/pindle until maybe 45-48. I also did a few baal runs, too. Then, I rushed to NM meph, where I was hoping to find vipermagi armor, and didn't. I also had a perfect (almost?) map that took me 1 teleport through an annoying corner to get to lvl 3. Of course I got bored of that pretty quickly and rushed to eldritch/pindke again and levelled to about 70. Then I rushed to ancient tunnels, and began preparing myself for the mfo (in other words, I ran until I was level 84, iirc). I grew very comfortable with my map, and then ran like crazy for the mfo.

After about 50 hours in those tunnels, with a map reset in the end because I found an eth skullders and wizardspike, and needed a respec, I set out for maybe 5 more hours on the last day. I placed, second, which I was very happy with, since it was nearly untwinked, and my mf started at 129 .

I checked my grail status beforehand (17%) and afterwards (58%) and I'm very happy with this. Almost all of the good items that I found were items I've never seen before, including windforce. I also found a Lo and a Ber, so you betcha i'm going to make a strafer with fortitude and windy. First I need to motivate myself to work on my sept, though :/

I recorded the final battle, too.

[crawlingdeadman]

Congratulations! Nice finds too .

[Drystan]

Grats on the first Guardian, and quite nice with the Lo and Ber drops. Best of luck with the with the Strafer when you make her.
I'm surprised you never got a better amulet. It's not bad, but could be much better, especially since your resists are already fairly solid.

[TheNix]

Congrats on your first Guardian. More to come? I'm starting to hear the call of HC myself. One day maybe!

[FredOfErik]

Grats my friend! on the guardian and the nice MFO result. Of course my score did beat your's

Congrats on your first Guardian. More to come? I'm starting to hear the call of HC myself. One day maybe!

Come to the dark side! now!

[pharphis]

Aha yeah. At first I was using smoke up until I found wizard spike, so my resists were quite a bit worse (my rings also didn't have resists until towards the end, either), so I was just playing it safe. I'm pretty sure I gambled the amulet, too, and it was continuously a small improvement from whatever else I had. I was definitely hoping for a mara's, but oh well.

If and when I complete my sept that will be 7 more guardians, and then there is my singer for the slow and steady tournament, and that strafer I will eventually make.

TheNix, Yeah! Try hardcore :P You've been around for long enough already! Have you made fa hc char for tournaments or anything?

[TheNix]

TheNix, Yeah! Try hardcore :P You've been around for long enough already! Have you made fa hc char for tournaments or anything?

I've got one going in Shinty's Eddings tourney, a level 29 Nerco, but I'm leaving him until Shinty makes a re-appearance. I hope he makes a re-appearance.

[kestegs]

Congrats! Nice work surviving the MFO and finally completing her

[pharphis]

Right, I remember you starting one. Hopefully he reappears.

Thanks! There were countless NDEs. Most of which were because I would be standing just within the range of a LE CE boss, and I would be hit by invisible waves, I think. I also had a few times where I teleported into a might or fanat group when I was already amped, unknowningly (uncommon spawn location, for example). I thought it was kind of funny that I guardianed her at level 93. That must be somewhat uncommon.

[DaveW]

Grats Pharphis, the first one is always sweet.