Hey guys, Hyperion is item lvl64, if I read the online posts correctly, then farming it would mean, farming an area level of 64 and quality level of 64? Example if that’s correct, NM cows with no mf.

Also, what do I need to do to shop for one? Be character lvl 59 in hell act 3? Or…that’s the part I’m stuck on

Anyone?

Hyperion has a quality level (Qlvl) of 64. depending on where you got it, it can have a range on the item level (Ilvl). together, these determine the affix level (Alvl) that determines which affixes can spawn on this particular Hyperion (there is also a third component called magic level (Mlvl), but that is only relevant for a few other item types, not for shields)

The item generating system in d2 is a mystery in itself. I always thought it was the item level that determined the drop possibility. And in normal mode, monster level determined which items could drop, and in nightmare and hell, area level mattered. That's what i've always read anyway.

http://classic.battle.net/diablo2exp/monsters/act1-cow.shtml

http://classic.battle.net/diablo2exp/monsters/

https://diablo2.diablowiki.net/Area_Level

no mystery, just some formula work. monster level is always a key factor (in each difficulty) as it determines the Ilvl, but the monster level itself is different in difficulties (hard coded in normal, equal to the area level in NM and hell). you need precise language when dealing with that process, else you get lost quickly

Thanks fellas, so…farm Area levels 64 with monster = item level of 64? Like nm cows
I want to try shopping for one also, that’s where I’m confused more so..

out of curiosity: why do you need a Hyperion at all and why with a specific Ilvl?

the number 64 is the inherent Qlvl of the item, Ilvl can be another value (and both are then combined to yield the Alvl which determines what affixes can spawn)

The unscientific way is to just kill many baddies in hell. It’s an elite base. It’ll drop before too long. It’ll always get 3os if you socket quest it and has a 50/50 shot at 3os if you use tal amn p ruby (90% sure that’s the recipe)

If you’re playing online— bonus tip: while slaying baddies, make a game called bring 3os Hyperion and save some perfect amethysts and unided charms ready as trade bait. Even if no one has one they’ll see ur game and maybe hold on to the next one they find.

Good luck! (I’ve been looking for a 3os dudu hat w/ +3armageddon and +3 volcano/fissure FOREVER!!!!)




Oh snap! Is he looking for an artisans/jewelers Hyperion?

This post was edited by MagillaGorilla on Aug 29 2024 07:39am

Actually that’s what I’ve been doing while farming cows and pits, making the game Nd 3os Hyperion etc etc

I wanted to make a Sanctuary, but with a shield that has the same or lower lvl req’s as the runeword itself. And it seems like the Hyperion shield is the most efficient, level wise, strength wise and defence wise, and -frw speed penalty wise, and honestly I love the look

Im basically after it for the sanctuary rw because I’m building a twinked Javazon. I’ve been trying to optimize gear at different lvl’s. Like 1-15, 15-30, 30-50 range. Yes I know it’s frivolous, but I’m bored of end game, and between the Java and Pally, I’m just wanting to get that ultra cheese for those levels and trying to find that optimized cheese gear for those early levels

So I still have the question for anyone who might be able to answer me:

Shopping for a Hyperion / elite base, how do I find out if:
A. I even can or not
B. If I can, how do I do it? Does my character have to be at a specific level in hell or NM or specific vendor?

This post was edited by MechanicMitch on Aug 29 2024 11:23am