Quote (Grigo @ May 25 2023 04:20pm)

Hi,

I used to play a long time ago and now I want to get back in.
Please advise me on my gear upgrades/investments. I currently have ~700FG but I expect to have some more which I'll be investing into LS.
Here's what I currently have, some of it thanks to my friends :)

Swords

Angelic bronze sword
Damage: 7 to 76

+60% Enhanced Effect
+1 to 4 Mana per Attack
+3% Quick Draw
+1% Fire Mastery
Angelic iron sword


Level Req: 5
Damage: 11 to 112

+75% Enhanced Effect
+1 to 3 Life per Attack
+3% Quick Draw
+1 Jubilance
Angelic steel sword


Level Req: 10
Damage: 15 to 156

+95% Enhanced Effect
+14 Vitality
+185 Max Life
+1 Life Regen
Magical alloy sword
Level Req: 15
Damage: 19 to 192

+100% Enhanced Effect
Arcane fine alloy sword


Level Req: 20
Damage: 19 to 196

+75% Enhanced Effect
+71 Max Life
+2 Critical Strike
+1% Mind Numb
-3% Mana Consumption
+1 Jubilance
Magical mithril sword


Level Req: 25
Damage: 28 to 281

+120% Enhanced Effect
Godly tempered diamond sword


Level Req: 45
Damage: 37 to 378

+97% Enhanced Effect
+12 Strength
+2 Intelligence
+5% Experience Gained
+1 Mana Regen
+1% Physical Damage Reduction
+5% Mana Syphon
+1% Earth Mastery


Rare ultimanium sword
Level Req: 55
Damage: 53 to 534

+89% Enhanced Effect
+2% Fire Mastery


Axes

Magical tempered diamond axe
Level Req: 45
Damage: 153 to 184

+74% Enhanced Effect


Str charms

Rare lightning IV
Level Req: 5
Spell Damage: 4 to 40
Mana Cost: 29

+15 Strength
+5 Vitality


Rare focused heal V
Level Req: 10
Heals: 25 to 30
Mana Cost: 37

+25 Strength
+2% Mana Syphon


Rare heal VII
Level Req: 20
Heals: 21 to 56
Mana Cost: 53

+22 Strength
+1% Experience Gained



Magical wild heal X
Level Req: 35
Heals: 10 to 100
Mana Cost: 77

+29 Strength



Rare fire XI
Level Req: 40
Spell Damage: 33 to 88
Mana Cost: 85

+32 Strength
+1% Fire Mastery


Mythical wild heal XIV
Level Req: 55
Heals: 16 to 168
Mana Cost: 109

+41 Strength
+1 to 7 Mana per Attack
+1 to 8 Life per Kill
+1% Mana Skin
+8% Earth Mastery


Dex charms

Mystical fire IV
Level Req: 5
Spell Damage: 12 to 32
Mana Cost: 29

+15 Dexterity
+3% Mana Syphon
+1% Earth Mastery


Rare fire VII
Level Req: 20
Spell Damage: 21 to 56
Mana Cost: 53

+25 Dexterity
+4 Mana Regen


Magical wind VIII
Level Req: 25
Spell Damage: 16 to 72
Mana Cost: 61

+30 Dexterity


Str armors

Rare brocade padded robe
Level Req: 10
Physical Defense: 0 to 15
Magical Defense: 10 to 25

+24 Strength
+1% Damage Return


Mystical elvan padded robe
Level Req: 25
Physical Defense: 0 to 24
Magical Defense: 16 to 40

+28 Strength
+1 to 1 Life per Attack
+12% Heal Mastery


Magical nightshade padded robe
Level Req: 35
Physical Defense: 0 to 31
Magical Defense: 20 to 50

+31 Strength


EE armors

Mystical alloy chain mail
Level Req: 15
Physical Defense: 35 to 88
Magical Defense: 0 to 22

+90% Enhanced Effect
+1 Critical Strike
+2% Damage Return


Magical sapphire chain mail
Level Req: 30
Physical Defense: 62 to 155
Magical Defense: 0 to 40

+123% Enhanced Effect


Rare fossilized scale armor
Level Req: 40
Physical Defense: 30 to 120
Magical Defense: 19 to 58

+77% Enhanced Effect
+1% Physical Damage Reduction


Magical dragon skull scale armor
Level Req: 55
Physical Defense: 43 to 175
Magical Defense: 28 to 85

+70% Enhanced Effect

Quote (Outraged @ 26 May 2023 11:40)

Well I mean personally I've been just dumping off axes for cheaper than I paid.
You could find a guild that supports you and you wouldn't need to stress as much about gear or at least have help.
I find people shoot themselves in the foot a ton.
They want to be succesfull slashers, but slash for a guild that is only BNP or diablo for example.
You won't find anyone with spare gear or anyone with insight that can help lead you if you choose that direction.

Many people overthink gear.
Having support, and a solid play style and understanding can take you further than any gear set could

Quote (Bigheaded @ May 25 2023 10:58pm)

The most important part to get sorted first are your weapons.

If you are only interested in gaining fg, I'd suggest clubs, I personally did this to then start buying other gear with the earnt fg.

However if you wish to use classes as you unlock them, swords are a great option.

With the 700 fg, personally I would spend 100-200 on a lvl 35 sword, should get 90-115ee
The remaining 500 or so on a better level 55 weapon, the better mq wep you have the easier you'll find it.


Strength charms are fine as is.
Ee armors also good enough.
Just the swords really

Quote (Outraged @ May 26 2023 01:40am)

Well I mean personally I've been just dumping off axes for cheaper than I paid.
You could find a guild that supports you and you wouldn't need to stress as much about gear or at least have help.
I find people shoot themselves in the foot a ton.
They want to be succesfull slashers, but slash for a guild that is only BNP or diablo for example.
You won't find anyone with spare gear or anyone with insight that can help lead you if you choose that direction.

Many people overthink gear.
Having support, and a solid play style and understanding can take you further than any gear set could

Quote (izParagonzi @ May 26 2023 09:38am)

Your post is awesome with advice from a veteran. I concur with this, I have crap to mediocre gear, but I make it work, and I do have support from those that know me and my play style. Thanks for your advice to the OP.

My advice to the OP is simple... the gear you posted it is more than mediocre and you should get people to support you in their climbs. I wish you luck and good fortune of people that take the time to support you in their runs and yours..

Quote (Grigo @ 26 May 2023 19:52)

Thanks. That lvl 35 sword is my top priority right now :)



Thanks for advice. Wasn't your guild a LS one? Perhaps there would be space for +1? :)



Thanks as well :)

Quote (izParagonzi @ May 26 2023 10:01am)

Np ... I checked your characters on Softcore: https://forums.d2jsp.org/user.php?c=3&i=385794

Quote (Grigo @ 26 May 2023 20:22)

When it comes to lvl55 armors, would you recommend stat armors or should I stick with EE?