This is my first HC char, only done 2 MQ's on softcore few months ago.

Was thinking was stats to do:

I put the first 5 in vita
Do I need 120dex and then the rest str? and does this mean I'll need to use dex gear? If so can you give me an example?
Or all str? In that case I need to remake, already added 5 dex.

Also are EE charms good for melee? or do you need stat ones?

ee charms only help for casters

depends wat wep u using if u go axe most ppl go all str b/c it gives consistent dmg but i personally think u shud atleast get 75 dex for axe n then rest go str

best if u dotn wanna waist that much on ls is Clubs or Axe's

go about 75 dex for axe or pure str n get atleast 100 dex for clubs n rest into str

since hq barbs will be tankers in the cata's ur setup shud be

wep: ee club/axe
EE armor perfer plate or chain
dex charm to get u to ur dex's destination faster

thats what i would do personally
and i would put first 10 into vita instead of 5

ok thanks, any other opinions?

The amount of dext you use really doesn't vary according to weapon type. I'd still say that 75-115 dext should be ok, but if you can't get your strength greater than or equal to your dext amount don't do it. I wouldn't ever recomend pure strength, least of all on HC, because of the increased crits you'd take from monsters.

Maybe start off aiming for 100str//75dext, and go higher if you can.

This post was edited by mwm_zyxcba on Jul 8 2009 05:24am

Ok thanks, should I use EE armor or stat armor?

In the lower levels definately go for stats. Starting around 25-35+ going with an EE armor may be more beneficial just because of the extra protection, but you always have to use extra caution on HC.

This post was edited by mwm_zyxcba on Jul 8 2009 06:23am