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BOTD in a Phase Blade?
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Ironspike
2006-02-16 17:42:44 UTC
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Hi guys.
Looking for some help here.

Currently I have a zealot who using a Lightsaber and Heveans Lite.

I have a 6s phase blade and the runes to create a BOTD. Thing is, I don't
know if this is a wise move or not.

Which is better a BOTD or SILENCE? Also, if I use my 6s Phase blade (dmg now
31-35), does anyone know the base damage when the rune words are completed?

Thanks
Ironspike
Pendraig
2006-02-16 17:55:29 UTC
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Post by Ironspike
Hi guys.
Looking for some help here.
Currently I have a zealot who using a Lightsaber and Heveans Lite.
* Not bad! The *premier* Pally Scepter and one of the better Elite
Unique swords in the game ...
Post by Ironspike
I have a 6s phase blade and the runes to create a BOTD. Thing is, I don't
know if this is a wise move or not.
* A 6s phase blade, eh? Boy some Barb is gonna be happy! Wouldn't
necessarily recommend a two handed weapon for a Zealot ... the gain in
firepower will be offset by a major loss of defense.
Post by Ironspike
Which is better a BOTD or SILENCE? Also, if I use my 6s Phase blade (dmg now
31-35), does anyone know the base damage when the rune words are completed?
Dunno ... Let's see here

Silence:

200% Enhanced Damage
+75% Damage To Undead
Requirements -20%
20% Increased Attack Speed
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
+2 To All Skills
All Resistances +75
20% Faster Hit Recovery
11% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
Hit Blinds Target +33
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items

Breath of the Dying:

50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy
Indestructible
+60% Increased Attack Speed
+350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies)
+200% Damage To Undead
-25% Target Defense
+50 To Attack Rating
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
12-15% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
Prevent Monster Heal
+30 To All Attributes
+1 To Light Radius
Requirements -20%

BoTD is over-rated IMHO; save the Zod and go with the Silence ...
better mods for a Uber Barb ...
Post by Ironspike
Thanks
Ironspike
ArtDent
2006-02-16 18:38:26 UTC
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Post by Pendraig
* A 6s phase blade, eh? Boy some Barb is gonna be happy! Wouldn't
necessarily recommend a two handed weapon for a Zealot ... the gain in
firepower will be offset by a major loss of defense.
Erm... a phase blade is a one hander, for everybody.
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Pendraig
2006-02-16 18:49:14 UTC
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Post by ArtDent
Post by Pendraig
* A 6s phase blade, eh? Boy some Barb is gonna be happy! Wouldn't
necessarily recommend a two handed weapon for a Zealot ... the gain in
firepower will be offset by a major loss of defense.
Erm... a phase blade is a one hander, for everybody.
* Oops ... my bad. Thanks for the correction ;-)
Post by ArtDent
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We apologize for the inconvenience
Bob I
2006-02-17 02:59:45 UTC
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Except an Act 5 merc :-)
Post by ArtDent
Post by Pendraig
* A 6s phase blade, eh? Boy some Barb is gonna be happy! Wouldn't
necessarily recommend a two handed weapon for a Zealot ... the gain in
firepower will be offset by a major loss of defense.
Erm... a phase blade is a one hander, for everybody.
Ironspike
2006-02-16 18:40:55 UTC
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The 6s Phase blade is a one handed weapon so I wouldn't lose my shield.

The BOTD has life steal and mana steal which is very important for the
zealot. But Silence has rez that I'm currently lacking (which is very
important too!).

Decisions decisions...
Post by Pendraig
Post by Ironspike
Hi guys.
Looking for some help here.
Currently I have a zealot who using a Lightsaber and Heveans Lite.
* Not bad! The *premier* Pally Scepter and one of the better Elite
Unique swords in the game ...
Post by Ironspike
I have a 6s phase blade and the runes to create a BOTD. Thing is, I don't
know if this is a wise move or not.
* A 6s phase blade, eh? Boy some Barb is gonna be happy! Wouldn't
necessarily recommend a two handed weapon for a Zealot ... the gain in
firepower will be offset by a major loss of defense.
Post by Ironspike
Which is better a BOTD or SILENCE? Also, if I use my 6s Phase blade (dmg now
31-35), does anyone know the base damage when the rune words are completed?
Dunno ... Let's see here
200% Enhanced Damage
+75% Damage To Undead
Requirements -20%
20% Increased Attack Speed
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
+2 To All Skills
All Resistances +75
20% Faster Hit Recovery
11% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
Hit Blinds Target +33
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy
Indestructible
+60% Increased Attack Speed
+350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies)
+200% Damage To Undead
-25% Target Defense
+50 To Attack Rating
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
12-15% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
Prevent Monster Heal
+30 To All Attributes
+1 To Light Radius
Requirements -20%
BoTD is over-rated IMHO; save the Zod and go with the Silence ...
better mods for a Uber Barb ...
Post by Ironspike
Thanks
Ironspike
Paul M. Pae
2006-02-16 21:03:01 UTC
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I prefer Eth Berseker Axe for zealot.
Botd got an indestructible and with Etheral, u get an extra 50%ED.
Phase Blade, PB, don't come with Ethereal.. it's already an indestrucble...
So I would say go for Eth Zerker.

I am saving my vex and zod until I find Eth Zerker(for my zealdin) or Eth
War Pike(for my merc.)
Post by Ironspike
Hi guys.
Looking for some help here.
Currently I have a zealot who using a Lightsaber and Heveans Lite.
I have a 6s phase blade and the runes to create a BOTD. Thing is, I don't
know if this is a wise move or not.
Which is better a BOTD or SILENCE? Also, if I use my 6s Phase blade (dmg now
31-35), does anyone know the base damage when the rune words are completed?
Thanks
Ironspike
chaliban
2006-02-17 05:03:41 UTC
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Post by Ironspike
Hi guys.
Looking for some help here.
Currently I have a zealot who using a Lightsaber and Heveans Lite.
I have a 6s phase blade and the runes to create a BOTD. Thing is, I don't
know if this is a wise move or not.
Which is better a BOTD or SILENCE? Also, if I use my 6s Phase blade (dmg now
31-35), does anyone know the base damage when the rune words are completed?
I don't think you should be using your phase blade for a BotD. As
someone else suggested, an Eth Zerker Axe would be a better bet. That's
unless the IAS is _really_ important there. There really is a big
difference in the base damage.

Eth Zerker: 320-350
PB: 150-165

Go here for what I consider the best calculator around.

http://www.theamazonbasin.com/d2/resources/d2weapons.html

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