With a 4 Frame attack, they’ll take about 10 times longer to kill… with a 7 Frame, this can mean hours. Remember, speed is key.For the player who has amassed a few uniques and sets, this bear can really shine. Yes. Enough for the Phase Blade should be enough for a block that won’t get in the way too often.Geleb’s FE will kill you dead in NM, no matter how much life you have.
Whenever you get a chance, recast Were Bear.Speed and CB are your best friends in situations like these; so is your merc.
Assassin Katars can only be used by the Assassin.Unlike other weapon classes, the Assassin can dual-wield Katar-class weapons if she so chooses. Helping lower level characters get through tough spots? Contents. Being a rescue tank? Act accordingly.Earlier on, your Bear form can be your biggest enemy.
Remember that actual weapon damage is irrelevant once you’ve got Fire Claws; your Fire damage will quickly dwarf any physical damage you might have on your weapon.
Not being a kick-*** bear.Pick-a-Nick Basket Options (Smarter than the average bear!)
This build focuses on the skills: Fire Claws, Were-Bear and Shock Wave. Aldur’s is a great option, with Shaels or IAS jewels in the mace, though you’ll always be looking for that 6 socket Phase Blade.This is a little out of my league, but if you’re going all out, you should shoot for 4fpa with 50% CB and 50% DR with about 25-40 PDR and another 20-30 MDR.A2 Prayer or Blessed Aim Mercenary with an Insight Polearm.Prayer Merc synergizes with Meddy.
The real difference is that these items can only be used by one character class, and they can have random bonuses to individual skills, much like the ones you see on wands/staves/scepters in Diablo II. The major drawback is his inability to tank when you want to avoid the nasty stuff.The age old question. Killing large groups in seconds. I’ve been on both sides of this debate, and I currently run with 50% Block. Party Play?
Just make sure he’s not spitting out the same type of damage you are. Running Pindle/Shenk/Thresh/Eldritch/WSK/Countess/Baal? If you’re looking at a whole pack of Fire Immunes, and you’ve got a sizeable life pool, just keep moving… they’ll stop following you eventually.Completing the game solo untwinked?
Block can be great for power walking through projectiles, and works great earlier on (before you get big, strong and fast). They are not over-the-top expensive, and are also fun and effective and PvP.
You’ve got plenty of better things to be doing!Keep an eye on those curses.
Fire Claws Hunger. Higher Katars can have from 1 to 3 skills ranging from +1 to +3. One way around it is by having a powerful merc. Of course you will run into the issue of fire immunes. Some Assassin Skills require Katars (Claw-class). Use rubies to up your life pool, and look for fast one handed weapons.
An untimely switch back to human form can leave you in a real pickle. I find that this build work rather well fighting in GM duels and PvM. When you’re blocking you’re not attacking. You’re a bear and, like any good scavenger, you can get by on almost anything. Yes.
Remember that you revert to human from Bear form before you die… with 1 measley Life.
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2.1 Skill bonus; 3 Levels 1-60; 4 Reference; Type Single target melee attack Tier 4 Required level 18 Required skills Rabies, Maul Requirements Werewolf or Werebear Left button Yes In town No Mana cost 4 Attack no mana Yes Alternatively, Blessed Aim helps keep the AR up (if you’ve got difficulties) so that you aren’t shooting blanks.
You’re a huge bear! Volcano is great for rushing other people through easier difficulties.
Let your merc do the job or just keep walking! Class-specific items are much like other items. Elite Assassin Katars (Normal Katars | Exceptional Katars) Katars are (Assassin only) one-handed weapons.
They have a variety of stats and types, can be found magical, Rare, Unique, and sometimes in Sets as well.
1 Detail; 2 Source. Being Amped isn’t a bother, but Being Amped when your foes have Blessed Aim can really hurt. If you’re starting Untwinked, it won’t matter much for this build. Yes.Running Council/Nihlathak/Summoner/Meph/Diablo. Yes. * Fire Claws has 4 possible Synergies. Or having another element in your party. Assassin Katars can spawn with 1-3 individual skill bonuses of +1-3 each.
Expect to get back 30, or so, life per second when he’s holding an Insight Polearm. But, ultimately, it slows you down, reducing how quickly you tear through opponents during runs. Hi all, The completion of the two characters I am equipping is on the horizon, and thus it is time to ponder something new to work on.
Soloing the game quickly.
A2 mercs make great tanks for times when you’re staring down a FE foe, or you’re just plain too lazy to make all the kills.A3 Cold or Lightning Mercenary to deal with Immunes.Haven’t really ever tried this Merc with this build, but it’s theoretically sound.