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good read so far, keep it up!

Inspiring af tbh, might attempt the same since I'm getting a bit bored with my other SP journeys ^^

What kind of build are you running / aiming towards?
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good read so far, keep it up!

Inspiring af tbh, might attempt the same since I'm getting a bit bored with my other SP journeys ^^

What kind of build are you running / aiming towards?


Thanks! I've only recently messed with a physical bowa and never had an endgame one so undecided on the whole strafe/multi discussion. I've enjoyed using both so will just see what I like the feel of more I guess or if some people drop by with awesome advice ill try it! Currently its all multi and guided arrow for bosses but with insight i can start playing with strafe.

I'll happily do more HC P8 walks if people enjoy it, documenting your run adds a little theatre to your gameplay which is nice and always interesting to stir up discussion :D

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Thanks! I've only recently messed with a physical bowa and never had an endgame one so undecided on the whole strafe/multi discussion. I've enjoyed using both so will just see what I like the feel of more I guess or if some people drop by with awesome advice ill try it! Currently its all multi and guided arrow for bosses but with insight i can start playing with strafe.

I'll happily do more HC P8 walks if people enjoy it, documenting your run adds a little theatre to your gameplay which is nice and always interesting to stir up discussion :D


I've only played phys bowa end game and with at least some gear, always done my playthroughs as either mage zon or java.

Do you have plans for hell? I get that poison can cut through normal, but curious as to your approach towards end of nightmare / hell. Goal items?
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I've only played phys bowa end game and with at least some gear, always done my playthroughs as either mage zon or java.

Do you have plans for hell? I get that poison can cut through normal, but curious as to your approach towards end of nightmare / hell. Goal items?


Harmony seems like a great choice in an elite base, the added elemental dmg helps with physical immune. Also atma scarab amulet cause I think amp dmg helps break physical immunity? Feel free to correct me. So far the insight bow is doing great though I may reroll for higher ed % if I get some sol runes
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Harmony seems like a great choice in an elite base, the added elemental dmg helps with physical immune. Also atma scarab amulet cause I think amp dmg helps break physical immunity? Feel free to correct me. So far the insight bow is doing great though I may reroll for higher ed % if I get some sol runes


Yeah that would probably do good, the +valk and revives could also be of great use. lvl 10 vigor also not bad for survivability. Is buriza still good? Used to be a solid end-game budget option for phys bowas and it's a somewhat common drop.

iirc most (all?) phys immunes have 100 phys res, så yeah atmas will break it, but they'll still have high res. Magic arrow might be a better option. Or freezing arrow, but I guess that kinda goes against the 'phys bowa wt' mindset ^^
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Yeah that would probably do good, the +valk and revives could also be of great use. lvl 10 vigor also not bad for survivability. Is buriza still good? Used to be a solid end-game budget option for phys bowas and it's a somewhat common drop.

iirc most (all?) phys immunes have 100 phys res, så yeah atmas will break it, but they'll still have high res. Magic arrow might be a better option. Or freezing arrow, but I guess that kinda goes against the 'phys bowa wt' mindset ^^


Haha yeah definitely no elemental skills! valk definitely going to be bae this run. buriza is amazing im sure but i have a weird thing against crossbows lol...time to update the thread with progress!
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Aug 23 2023 05:38am
So with new bow in hand we venture back into Sanctuary to send more demon scum back to the depths of hell



Bloodraven Done - Guided Arrow ftw...run as much as you want! :lol:



First unique ring! Low roll nagel but this is a great ring for physical characters

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Aug 23 2023 05:43am
Cain Done



Ive decided to run some Countess so going to roll a good WP to tower map



Epic for 3 tries! the tower levels are good too

Things are starting to drop now but this was the best one so far



Now with boots and gloves i gain 30% IAS and i can feel the diff. the extra atk rating doesnt hurt nor does the 10% ll.
The loss of life hurts a little but it should be fine
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Aug 23 2023 05:52am
Tower Runs
#1 - Dol Tir Tal - Dol kept
#2 - Ort Eth
#3 - Tir Eth
#4 - Ral Tal
#5 - Eld Ort Thul - Thul kept
#6 - Hel - kept
#7 - Io Tal - Io kept
#8 - Tal Shael Ith - Shael kept
#9 - Nothing
#10 - Tal

Not keeping all runes was hard lol im a hoarder by nature but ive limited my stash to 1 page as a throwback to everyone who did these with the OG stash size. big props to them!
Maybe if i get my hoarding down with some practice ill do an old school LoD run one day



NM Malus



New ammy - +4 res from last one



Hawkmail! nice to have CBF though not fun running slower from losing Stealth
With the Io drop im looking for a 3 os helm to make Hearth. Than hawk can go to merc and make him a bulwark with the next io
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Aug 23 2023 05:58am
Eth polearm! man i never find these so im hyped to try roll this. 4 os for insight or 5 os for honor



Rolling...



5 os! Honor it is, its a shame though cause i dont have an amn after rolling the sockets lol
im already in catacombs 4 though so Kasim wont get to use this weapon



NM Andy done! Insight feels really nice. Looking forward to getting a might merc to get some more dmg

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