D2r Rushing 101: Bumper - Topic

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May 28 2022 10:05am

BUMPER
Bumper role is only relevant for Expansion rushes. Unlike Classic, there is a Level Requirement to get into the next difficulty. A Bumper should be Level 40 without Normal Baal Quest (Quest 6 in Act 5) completed. The reason we call this a "Bumper" is because we can "bump" past the Ancients Quest (Quest 5 in Act 5) and enter the next areas, most importantly the Throne of Destruction to kill Baal's Minions and finally Baal to complete the Quest for you and your Party.
- The Bumper does NOT open any games.
- Can take over the Runner Role in Nightmare and Hell for increased safety. This makes the rush more Hardcore friendly.
- Be sure to stay partied up at all times!
Ancients in Normal require Character Level 20+ to complete.
Ancients in Nightmare require Character Level 40+ to complete.
Ancients in Hell require Character Level 60+ to complete.
This means you can have UP TO 3 Bumpers for the rush, one for each difficulty. Hell Baal Quest is relevant for Hell Cows and Ubers.
ACT 1 - Normal
- Always be Partied Up with Everyone.
- Go to the Throne of Destruction and make a safe TP. KEEP A TP UP!
- If possible, kill Baal's Waves to save some time. Anything that you do here is less time wasted later.
- Enter the Worldstone Chamber and make a TP.
- DO NOT KILL BAAL!!!
- If you feel confident to get Baal's Life low without killing him, do so, or TP and wait in town until the Rusher arrives.
ACT 1 - Nightmare and Hell
- In Nightmare and Hell you become a Leecher or Runner until you get to Act 5.
ACT 5 - Nightmare and Hell
- Once we get to Nightmare Act 5 you need to wait for the Portal to Arreat Summit for the Ancients quest from the Rusher. Hide and stay alive!
- After the Ancients Quest is done, go back to town and wait for the safe TP in the Throne of Destruction. If you do end up dying, STAY DEAD!
- When you're in the Throne, stay behind the Rusher to gain a bit of Experience and stay alive.
- After Baal waves are dead, follow Baal into the Worldstone Chamber. Again, it is important that if you die, you STAY DEAD until the quest is complete!