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Quote (PiXi31415 @ Nov 2 2023 01:45am)
no. cruel and mechanics are both prefixes, magic items only have one prefix. and rerolling needs 3 perf gems


It doesnt roll mechanics.

The recipe comes with sockets. Thats how we used to get cruel colossus blades with sockets back in the day (the recipe iirc was up to 6 sockets then).

That's how I make a hell viable weapon out of garbage day 1 of ladder. I even do it for my sorcs for a semi decent merc weapon. 200 to 300 ED elite weapon plus 1 or 2 amn runes or shael runes beats the fuck out of whatever you can scrape up in nightmare mode.

That's how Tarisus was able to switch to frenzy so quickly after getting to Hell.


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Standard Gems (normal) and 1 Socketed Weapon (Any Type) = 1 Socketed Magic Weapon (of same type)
This takes a socketed weapon and makes it a magic socketed weapon with a random number of sockets. This allows you to get new magic bonuses on an otherwise non magical weapon. The original weapon properties will be removed (rerolled) when the new weapon is created. ilvl = 30. It gets 1-2 sockets.

Transmute Formula 3 Chipped Gems + 1 Magic Weapon = Socketed Magic Weapon
This adds sockets to a magic weapon. The original magic weapon properties will be removed (rerolled) when the new weapon is created. If you use this formula with a weapon that is not normally socketed such as a Javelin, this recipe will create a new magical weapon without any sockets. ilvl=25 magic weapon with 1-2 sockets.

Transmute Formula 3 Flawless Gems + 1 Magic Weapon = Socketed Magic Weapon
This adds sockets to a magic weapon. The original magic weapon properties will be removed (rerolled) when the new weapon is created. If you use this formula with a weapon that is not normally socketed such as a Javelin, this recipe will create a new magical weapon without any sockets. ilvl=30 magic weapon with 1-2 sockets.


This post was edited by Dr_Lecter on Nov 2 2023 07:41am
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Nov 2 2023 10:13am
To add to my previous post.

You can see what Tarisus did on page 2.

He went obedience zerk barb, got to act 4, vendor purchased a magic colossus blade (iirc halbu sells them in act 4 and it is qlvl 85 so plenty high), then rolled and rerolled with chipped, flawless, and standard gems until he got cruel 288% ed and 2 sockets. Slapped two shaels in that thing for a viable frenzy weapon, although any skill would have worked at that point especially whirlwind. Since it is a magic weapon it only costs like 100 gold to repair.

D2R you have some options like hustle and unbending will, but I have my own gripes with those runewords. Hustle overrides fade (not an issue with whirlwind) and unbending will can only be made in 6 socket phaseblades and colossus blades plus it has shitty taunt on strike. Not an issue for zerk or whirlwind but it's complete aids for frenzy, doubleswing, and concentrate.

It's already a pain in the ass to find either of those bases plus the runes can only reliably be farmed at hell countess. Gems can be farmed anywhere and vendors dont move. All youve got to do with my method is hit act 2 hell (howl, battlecry, and potion spam > d2) and you can already be rolling war pikes and fanged knives for any build you desire. I killed hell andy easily with an insight bill lmao.
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Nov 2 2023 10:30am
Quote (Dr_Lecter @ Nov 2 2023 12:13pm)
To add to my previous post.

You can see what Tarisus did on page 2.

He went obedience zerk barb, got to act 4, vendor purchased a magic colossus blade (iirc halbu sells them in act 4 and it is qlvl 85 so plenty high), then rolled and rerolled with chipped, flawless, and standard gems until he got cruel 288% ed and 2 sockets. Slapped two shaels in that thing for a viable frenzy weapon, although any skill would have worked at that point especially whirlwind. Since it is a magic weapon it only costs like 100 gold to repair.

D2R you have some options like hustle and unbending will, but I have my own gripes with those runewords. Hustle overrides fade (not an issue with whirlwind) and unbending will can only be made in 6 socket phaseblades and colossus blades plus it has shitty taunt on strike. Not an issue for zerk or whirlwind but it's complete aids for frenzy, doubleswing, and concentrate.

It's already a pain in the ass to find either of those bases plus the runes can only reliably be farmed at hell countess. Gems can be farmed anywhere and vendors dont move. All youve got to do with my method is hit act 2 hell (howl, battlecry, and potion spam > d2) and you can already be rolling war pikes and fanged knives for any build you desire. I killed hell andy easily with an insight bill lmao.


Dr_Lecter came up with best strategy. I’ve never found anywhere on this site 20 years. It connects from beginning to end.
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WOW!


This post was edited by Tarisus on Nov 20 2023 08:41pm
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Nov 21 2023 09:42am
Pretty cool WT and character dedication.
SoJ + Perfect shako ! Ber !
Plague Reaver Feral Axe is absolutely INSANE on SP, i would love to have such a drop for my future WT.

What's your char level ?
Keep going !
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Quote (Red_Vex @ Nov 21 2023 10:42am)
Pretty cool WT and character dedication.
SoJ + Perfect shako ! Ber !
Plague Reaver Feral Axe is absolutely INSANE on SP, i would love to have such a drop for my future WT.

What's your char level ?
Keep going !


Thank you Red_Vex, this character absolutely fun! And wrecks because of 4 fpa! My current level is 95 and about half way. Previously I had an issue with backing up files but I already hit 96 once.
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Quote (Tarisus @ Nov 21 2023 09:59am)
Thank you Red_Vex, this character absolutely fun! And wrecks because of 4 fpa! My current level is 95 and about half way. Previously I had an issue with backing up files but I already hit 96 once.


Yeah d2r did the wolfbarb dirty. Dexglitch wolfbarb lod can handle players 8 no sweat.
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