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Dec 27 2025 03:30pm

What I had in mind was quite specific: picking a better route for upgrades (res vs dmg basically), considering a limited budget and current jsp prices. But maybe I phrased it poorly.
I didn't intend to revamp the whole build as I'm quite happy with the basic outline; especially that I played it a ton in LOD days. The "new thing" is the Sunder charm penalty which I underestimated, coming to D2R only recently.
My reasoning for FCR ring is quite simple: reaching the 68 FCR breakpoint requires so little effort when Spirit and Griffon's are basically best in slot (for Pvm and all around QoL). We don't sacrifice anything; it's just a pain to roll a rare ring with all the right mods, but it's the same for everyone.
I wouldn't switch Enigma for COH. There might be some non-sorc builds that prefer the latter but java is not one of them. We want to tele, we want frw; we love herding mobs together and repositioning Infi merc at will. Not to mention skipping areas and reaching CS in 5 seconds.
I already equipped Raven like a week ago, as soon as I got one. Also put a 15/3 (maek) jewel in griffs as it's much cheaper than 15/15 but also improves gameplay noticeably.
Thanks for all replies, I considered them all. I am hoping to farm a pair of tstrokes soon, and maybe roll a new char, level it to mid-40s and gamble for good 2/20.


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Dec 27 2025 04:10pm
Lmao

Javazons do teleport. Only bad players like you run and take 1 minute to reach CS.

I'm not god so drop the victim card please. It's just that the most random advice will always be better than any advice from you lol


I didn't say that a Javazon doesn't Tele, I tele with my one... you assume too much.

You should have pointed out my error stating Nightwings instead of Griffons for helm, now that was a big misread on my part.




What I had in mind was quite specific: picking a better route for upgrades (res vs dmg basically), considering a limited budget and current jsp prices. But maybe I phrased it poorly.
I didn't intend to revamp the whole build as I'm quite happy with the basic outline; especially that I played it a ton in LOD days. The "new thing" is the Sunder charm penalty which I underestimated, coming to D2R only recently.
My reasoning for FCR ring is quite simple: reaching the 68 FCR breakpoint requires so little effort when Spirit and Griffon's are basically best in slot (for Pvm and all around QoL). We don't sacrifice anything; it's just a pain to roll a rare ring with all the right mods, but it's the same for everyone.
I wouldn't switch Enigma for COH. There might be some non-sorc builds that prefer the latter but java is not one of them. We want to tele, we want frw; we love herding mobs together and repositioning Infi merc at will. Not to mention skipping areas and reaching CS in 5 seconds.
I already equipped Raven like a week ago, as soon as I got one. Also put a 15/3 (maek) jewel in griffs as it's much cheaper than 15/15 but also improves gameplay noticeably.
Thanks for all replies, I considered them all. I am hoping to farm a pair of tstrokes soon, and maybe roll a new char, level it to mid-40s and gamble for good 2/20.


I see your points for your game play. GL with the strokes, you might get an Eth Titans... I used to use titans on main and switch, one Pheonix and Spirit, pre cast BO of course then continue'd on.

This post was edited by izParagonzi on Dec 27 2025 04:16pm
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I would highly recommend reading through the first page of this thread. Everything you need to know

https://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=107567330&f=148
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I didn't say that a Javazon doesn't Tele, I tele with my one... you assume too much.

You should have pointed out my error stating Nightwings instead of Griffons for helm, now that was a big misread on my part.


always 55 ias 68 fcr 52 fhr

titans build // tstroke build

griffon (15 ias 3 maek if titan, rbf if tstroke)
low req eni
spirit monarch
2/20 ml gloves
razortail
silkweave
highlord
raven + fcr ml mana ring

infy coh flickering flame might merc

torch anni sunder some sks some frw light res scs


second post lmao
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Jan 9 2026 12:07pm
My 98 Java gear:

Titan’sTZ-runs (Thunderstroke @Baal, Cs-runs)
Enigma
3/20 gloves
10fcr, 6ML,3LL ring with res +1 mana each kill
Ravenfrost
Griffons 5/5 socked
Arach (razortail cows)
Amu 1ama, 24str, 18@res + 9fcr
Silkweaves
Spirit 35fcr (99fcr check)
Java skillers and res small charms

Merc:
Infinity
Fort
Cure and Flickering for CS

Really good damage, survivable and that 99fcr helps a lot.

This post was edited by Gant on Jan 9 2026 12:08pm
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