Difficult to get on in Nightmare

[Izual]

Fana. already max.

My skills for now:

Fanaticism 20
Zeal 20
Sacrifice 16
Holy Shield 3

Hero Level 56.

And Good Luck with Zealot.

[Izual]

Hmm... It's quite easy when damage is around 900.

[Pyrotechnician]

Higher Damage does make it easier, would just like to add that Rhyme (Shael + Eth) in a 2 socket paladin shield is also an excellent choice, it has better blocking, +25 all res, magicfind/goldfind, and the all important cannot be frozen which is almost essential to any melee build.

[Izual]

Okay. In Act 3 atm. Why I hate this act the most is that there is so MANY monsters. I just can't stupidly run to Mephisto. Only solutions is to kill all those things but it will waste life or get better defence with new gear but it will take weeks I suppose. Of course Holy Shield will help. For HS I must level up about 5 levels.

[Archone]

Without teleport it may get a little tough. Just be sure to find 2-3 wps on the way to kurast!

From there, the fun will begin! And farming the Council is very rewarding!


Peace

[Izual]

I have two questions:

- Is it better to use Spirit as a shield (I have now Rhyme and Ancients Pledge)? Or is it good for only casters?

Spirit

+2 To All Skills
+25-35% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense vs. Missiles
+22 To Vitality
+89-112 To Mana (varies)
Cold Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
+3-8 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14

Rhyme

20% Increased Chance of Blocking
40% Faster Block Rate
+25 to All Resistances
Regenerate Mana 15%
Cannot Be Frozen
50% Extra Gold From Monsters
25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items

Ancient's Pledge

+50% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +43%
Fire Resist +13% (48% Total)
Lightning Resist +13% (48% Total)
Poison Resist +13% (48% Total)
10% Damage Goes To Mana


- Which of this is better for weapon:

Spirit

+2 To All Skills
+25-35% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage 3 Second Duration (Normal)
+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
+250 Defense vs. Missiles
+22 To Vitality
+89-112 To Mana
+3-8 Magic Absorb

Honor

+160% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Minimum Damage
+9 to Maximum Damage
25% Deadly Strike
+250 to Attack Rating
+1 to All Skills
7% Life Stolen per Hit
+10 Replenish Life
+10 to Strength
+1 to Light Radius
+2 to Mana per Kill

Thanks.

May the light protect my hero against Diablo himself! Preparing...

[Archone]

I wouldnt go for spirit as a shield, but it does give a massive bonus to fhr.

Rhyme is better for non-paladins. HS will make ½ of rhyme useless imo.

Id stick to ancients pledge, until you can make a Sanctuary! Check it out!


For a weapon, Id never use spirit for a non caster. It doesnt have enough dmg.



Peace