What are people using these days for gm duels?

haven't made one since lod years ago.

I've been collecting gear.


crafted 10DS viso helm 2 soc 40ed 9 dex jewels

eth rep hellforge plate 2 soc like 2.4k def 40ed 9 dex jewels

30ias 297Ed fools eth PB 1x Lo

20-60 rends

40/15 dungos

No shield yet prob 148 cham SS?

I head phoenix is fixed?

maybe eth up shaft?


any advice would be cool.

Well there's a few different swaps to have ready just for invo charms

And then there's your fools setup and cruels setup depending what char you dueling against.

I don't find there's a one set up for all but there a couple budget friendly weapons you could get ebotdz death and edc

So you can focus more on your invo and leave the rares for when your ready to make the bigger jump into melee also I'd stick to fort and leave the rare armours for after aswell

So once you've gathered your invo swaps

132ar+life gcs
And your 36/20 smalls

And what ever collection of 3/ar/life smalls you can afford

You should be set to start getting the different weapons keeping in mind what bp you need for each base and Range aswell

Or just plain and simple what you'd like to see and use on your character to have fun

Also maybe pick up a nice pair of crafted gloves 20 ias with cb and if you manage to get that perhaps strength and dex rolls or craft em your self.

And if you get past all of that start looking into rings for your build if you'd like double ravens is hard to beat on a budget

Just have fun some great prices out there atm for getting into melee

I highly recommend seeking a weapon with higher damage and range than PB. Ettin, crescent, mighty scepter, mythical sword, berserker axe. Start with one of those. Preferably with 20+ base ias but not always necessary if you can get enough ias from gear.