http://forums.d2jsp.org/user.php?c=3&i=314814&p=419939

First char for LS, lmk what you think I should change/edit.

On a scale of 1 to 10, your barb gets a -3. No offense homie I know its your first time, but the items you have are horrid. The way you statted your barb is fine tho, so I'll just give a quick rundown about your items.

Magical diamond sword
Level Req: 40
Damage: 25 to 250

+37 Strength

Lets start with your weapon. +37 strength would be awesome on an armor or charm, but if its the only stat on a weapon, its junk. The main stat you will always be looking for on a weapon(for a melee char) is Enhanced Effect(EE). The higher the better. Other stats on weapons arent a complete waste. For instance if your weapon had 100EE AND 37 strength, then the 37 becomes useful. But EE is king.

Legendary wyvernskin padded robe
Level Req: 40
Physical Defense: 0 to 42
Magical Defense: 25 to 62

+14% Enhanced Effect
+49 Max Life
+3 Extra Equipment Slots
+1% Damage Return
+6% Parry
+2% Heal Mastery
+1 Jubilance

As for your armor, its junk too. Just because it says Legendary, doesnt automatically make it good, or even decent. You are basically looking for 1 of 2 things on any armor. Stats, or EE.

Stats depend on weapon type, but almost all weapons(polearm is the exception) a barb is going to use benefits from strength the most. Strength, or other main stats(dex/int) basically out weigh the other side stats in most situations. As a beginner, I wouldnt worry about the other side stats much. Maybe test them out a bit here and there over time and see what you like. But for now if you choose a stat armor, make sure it has strength.

The other option is to get as high of EE as possible on a Scale/Leather/Chain. This makes you a tank and will allow you to stand in the front of the pack, absorbing most of the damage. EE armors are usually a bit cheaper compared to pure stats. Stats+EE armors are amazing, but super expensive.

Mythical ice II
Spell Damage: 10 to 12
Mana Cost: 13

+5 Strength
+2% Experience Gained
+1% Critical Flux
+1% Power Shot
+1 Jubilance

Your charm has strength, which is good. But its an abysmally low amount of strength. Check the market place and spend a few gold(1-20) on a charm that probably has 5 times the amount of strength as this one. Trust me, it will be worth it.

I'm new similar to you but I have a little experience under my belt with a couple of climbs.

I agree with exactly what KateWalk said. This is my Fighter currently at lvl 30, baring in mind these items only cost me 1-50fg each on mp.

Angelic mithril sword
Level Req: 25
Damage: 28 to 285

+76% Enhanced Effect
+4% Experience Gained
+1 Mana Regen
+1 Extra Equipment Slots



Magical fine alloy plate mail
Level Req: 20
Physical Defense: 40 to 121
Magical Defense: 0 to 13

+80% Enhanced Effect


Mystical focused heal VII
Level Req: 20
Heals: 36 to 44
Mana Cost: 53

+25 Strength
+1 Critical Strike
+1% Mana Skin

This post was edited by EZSAUCE on Apr 30 2011 07:35am

Thanks for the feedback guys, gonna update my char.

updated my gear lmk wat u think

This post was edited by magikod on Apr 30 2011 09:16am

Much better, but still needs some improving. Lets start with your charms.

Rare wind XIV
Level Req: 55
Spell Damage: 50 to 229
Mana Cost: 109

+82% Enhanced Effect
+1 Jubilance

Rare lightning XIII
Level Req: 50
Spell Damage: 21 to 219
Mana Cost: 101

+69% Enhanced Effect
+1 to 1 Mana per Attack

For a melee character you need stats on your charms. EE on your charms means nothing if you arent using them to attack with. Also something else thats pretty important to know is if you have stats on the Acc charm(charm on the right side), they wont add into your characters stats. To quote the LS portal:
The Accessory Charm is an additional Equipment slot reserved for a second charm. The Accessory slot however does not reflect stats that are on that charm, with exception to Enhanced Effect. Efficiency is reduced by 25% of the total displayed. This charm is used just like the main charm slot and is not reflected by your total inventory space restrictions like the rest of your equipment. When used in Catacombs, the mana usage is also reduced by 25%.
In the inventory, it is abbreviated as Acc. Charm

Basically ignore that slot as a melee char.


The only other comment I have is the weapon you chose.

Rare tintitanium polearm
Level Req: 50
Damage: 207 to 552

+63% Enhanced Effect
+6 Jubilance

Its not really a problem that you are using a polearm, and I understand it was probably too late to adjust your stats in that climb, but you'll need to stat dex instead of strength. Find a charm with dex on it too.

Yeah my barb def isn't ready for MQ. Should I just do it for the point and remake?

Yes, mq it then read the guides.
I almost find it appalling that you're almost bragging about your char but you know nearly nothing about ls.

Bragging? I saw no signs of bragging whatsoever. The guy was asking for help

Your right all I was trying to do was ask for some help and tips.