Howdy,
I am in the process of making an assassin that can run very rapidly due to 1.07 frw boost from items being way better than later versions, as well as no keys + burst of speed.
I've got some questions regarding how to do this effectively, though, since I have almost no experience with this char AND the skills may function differently in 1.07.
My rough idea of how to build the char is max burst of speed + weapon block (does this work in 1.07? It doesn't show anything in LCS) and stack up on mostly FRW equipment with some res/life for safety. I'm guessing max shadow master (or the other one?) as a meatshield and at least one point in mindblast. Is cloak of shadows worthwhile in 1.07? What if I'm running across an area very quickly? Again, I have very little experience here. I don't think think a merc is worthwhile but perhaps a ice blast merc would be *acceptable* with great gear
Gear:
Arkaine's for huge life bonus + def + some res/fhr - unfortunately lvl req = 85
Valk wing (30 frw, fcr, ias, fhr...)
mav belt (40 frw)
40 frw boots (probably nat's or aldur's)
2x bartuc's chop-chop (I already have 2 of these and they give some + skills)
rings = ravenfrost if necessary for CBF as well as either some res/fcr/life or dwarf star (life, mdr).
CBF gloves or stat boost (IK gloves) or LoH for fire immunity
HLW for amulet because 30 frw, +skill, lite res
weapon swap = ...? craint vomir gives 20 frw for running in town but that makes almost no difference at this speed.
Some other questions I have:
What does ias affect vs fcr? Since i don't plan to use any traps, is ias needed at all?
What about dragon flight? Do I need to target a monster to use this? What affects this?
If ias doesn't help, what would be best in my bartuc's (or other weapons if better)? hel rune would help to save some stats, but not all that much.
My plan is to run nihl temple or perhaps the open areas in A5 due to the huge number of poppables.
Some readouts:
I am in the process of making an assassin that can run very rapidly due to 1.07 frw boost from items being way better than later versions, as well as no keys + burst of speed.
I've got some questions regarding how to do this effectively, though, since I have almost no experience with this char AND the skills may function differently in 1.07.
My rough idea of how to build the char is max burst of speed + weapon block (does this work in 1.07? It doesn't show anything in LCS) and stack up on mostly FRW equipment with some res/life for safety. I'm guessing max shadow master (or the other one?) as a meatshield and at least one point in mindblast. Is cloak of shadows worthwhile in 1.07? What if I'm running across an area very quickly? Again, I have very little experience here. I don't think think a merc is worthwhile but perhaps a ice blast merc would be *acceptable* with great gear
Gear:
Arkaine's for huge life bonus + def + some res/fhr - unfortunately lvl req = 85
Valk wing (30 frw, fcr, ias, fhr...)
mav belt (40 frw)
40 frw boots (probably nat's or aldur's)
2x bartuc's chop-chop (I already have 2 of these and they give some + skills)
rings = ravenfrost if necessary for CBF as well as either some res/fcr/life or dwarf star (life, mdr).
CBF gloves or stat boost (IK gloves) or LoH for fire immunity
HLW for amulet because 30 frw, +skill, lite res
weapon swap = ...? craint vomir gives 20 frw for running in town but that makes almost no difference at this speed.
Some other questions I have:
What does ias affect vs fcr? Since i don't plan to use any traps, is ias needed at all?
What about dragon flight? Do I need to target a monster to use this? What affects this?
If ias doesn't help, what would be best in my bartuc's (or other weapons if better)? hel rune would help to save some stats, but not all that much.
My plan is to run nihl temple or perhaps the open areas in A5 due to the huge number of poppables.
Some readouts:
Code:
Bartuc's Chop Chop
Greater Talons
One-Hand Damage: 28 to 47
Durability: 17 of 30
(Assassin Only)
Required Dexterity: 103
Required Strength: 103
Required Level: 42
Claw Class - Fastest Attack Speed
Item Version: Expansion
Item Level: 90
Fingerprint: 0x6f484790
+10 to Dexterity
+25 to Mana
+35% Enhanced Damage
50% Increased Attack Speed
Hit Blinds Target +0
35% Target Defense
25% Deadly Strike
+2 to Assassin Skill Levels
+1 to Shadow Discipline Skills (Assassin Only)
M'avina's Tenet
Sharkskin Belt
Defense: 82
Durability: 14 of 14
Required Strength: 20
Required Level: 45
Item Version: Expansion
Item Level: 90
Fingerprint: 0x4afb30a3
+50 Defense
11% Mana stolen per hit
+5 to Light Radius
40% Faster Run/Walk
Arkaine's Valor
Balrog Skin
Defense: 1554
Required Strength: 165
Required Level: 85
Indestructible
Item Version: Expansion
Item Level: 99
Fingerprint: 0x2f699aaf
+38 to Life (don't make fun of me)
+200% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +50%
+2 to All Skill Levels
30% Faster Hit Recovery
+188 to Life (2 per Character Level)
+235 to Vitality (2.5 per Character Level)
Socketed (1: 1 used)
Valkyrie Wing
Winged Helm
Defense: 183
Durability: 21 of 21
Required Strength: 105
Required Level: 44
Item Version: Expansion
Item Level: 90
Fingerprint: 0x3070bae3
+50% Enhanced Defense
+35 Defense
30% Increased Attack Speed
30% Faster Run/Walk
30% Faster Hit Recovery
30% Faster Cast Rate
Ethereal (Cannot be Repaired)
Hellmouth
War Gauntlets
Defense: 135
Durability: 13 of 24
Required Strength: 110
Required Level: 47
Item Version: Expansion
Item Level: 90
Fingerprint: 0x5e1a9123
+150% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +20%
Adds 15-40 fire damage
Attacker Takes Damage of 10
Cannot Be Frozen
5% Chance to cast Level 1 Meteor on striking
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