The reason why is due to strength/dexterity ratios: https://ladderslasher.d2jsp.org/index.php?g=3
All of the standard weapons are more strength than dex for a barb or fighter (sword/club/axe), excluding axes which doesnt matter, so all 3 benefit from strength so literally no reason to ever get dex. I wouldnt recommend attempting to rely on getting hold of longswords as they are very uncommon. For your first climb use literally whatevers the best value, a lot of items on the market are way overpriced especially at 100ee+, so consider using the forums or asking for price checks on various items on the market before buying them.
Also no reason to ever get intelligence seeing this increases the damage of caster charms.
You may want to consider some vitality as at level 60+ you'll take a lot of damage very quickly unless using very high Enhanced Effect (EE for short) armor.

In general i recommend in the region of 85-100 vitality at level 60.

Using the standard 60 vitality would mean you have 3600 life, whilst you have 6000 life for 100 vitality. More vitality just makes going afk and doing other stuff more beneficial or you can try fishing/cooking (I don't really recommend any of the other skills unless you plan to spend 30+ hours into skilling alone)

Thank you. This & everyone's information was a big help I think I know what I want to try. If I have any questions that I can't find elsewhere here; I'll definitely shout you guys out and see if you can help me in the future.

https://forums.d2jsp.org/user.php?c=3&i=451713

it helps clicking that link to "ladder slasher" in the top right followed by play ladder slasher too

I recommend instead of long swords to pretty much use whatever ee weapon you can buy/find that you can use until you get to master quest and once you complete that you will have a better feel for the game and can determine what weapon style you prefer to go with.

Personally, long swords are tough to find so very few people have these for sale. I would recommend club/axe/sword and just keep slashing/grinding until you get stuck. Any questions you can always pm myself or most people in this thread.

After work though



Appreciate it, yeah I give it a go when I get home. Think I'm going with buddies guide as a Barb. Seems my style lmao.

This post was edited by Supxr on Sep 20 2021 01:48pm

Don't be afraid to upgrade weapons as you go, a good ee weapon every 5-10 levels will make everything a lot smoother.

The same for armors =)

Welcome to ladder slasher

Very underrated game. Hope you enjoy the game and the journey along the way