slasher noob reporting in, looking for a good 1st char if there is one.

with build/link to guide and a description please


also, is hardcore worth it in the fg department?

This post was edited by fulper on Dec 26 2008 12:44am

Well, everyone says Barbarians are the greatest characters to start off with, BUT I am surviving with a Lvl 12 Mage. To me, I think it's actually your choice, not anyone elses.

i'm kinda looking for seasoned players advice, but thanks anyway.

I'd say to go with fighter or barb if you like melee; mage if you like casters.


Fighter//Barb
- Make sure you can get at least 100 dext including gear by around lvl 55, all other points to strength. (can do first 10 stats to vita if you're gear isn't too great)
- Use only plate mails if possible for the higher defense.
- Use weapons with enhanced effect (EE), armors//charms with strength and/or dexterity ... EE can be a good cheaper option on armors so you can tank more hits which is helpful particularly in catacomb games.


Mage
- 5-10 of the first points into vitality, all other points throughout climb go into intelligence.
- If you'll be playing catacombs a lot, casters are basically useless if they aren't healers. If healing use intelligence or heal mastery weapon/armor and an EE heal charm ... heal mastery is far superior at least in the mid-higher levels. If playing arena, then use an intelligence weapon and armor with an EE damage charm.


These are two highly helpful links for finding any info you need about the game:
http://forums.d2jsp.org/index.php?showtopic=18560908&f=272
http://ladderslasher.d2jsp.org/

Also, you can always PM me with any other specific questions.

This post was edited by mwm_zyxcba on Dec 26 2008 01:46am

thanks, playing magician and may take you up on your offer ^^

i would say go with a din. which is a paladin with forcus on hammering.
str-60 if not 80
vit=rest into vit
energy=16
dex-51
hammering-20
concentration-20
vigor-20
blessed aim-20
redemption-1
in that order

I lold

and to answer your question about HC
it can be very profitable in the long run (even 3 weeks in or so)