Read over this:
http://ladderslasher.d2jsp.org/index.php?g=3Find gear for every 5 levels, use the marketplace to pick up cheap 1fg gear at each tier, find out how you should stat yourself according to what kind of weapon your class can climb with
look for:
Weapons = enhanced effect
Armor = stat (str/dex/int usually) or enhanced effect
Charm = stat
Accessory Slot = the only stat that works in this one is enhanced effect. usually a heal charm with ee is placed here because of this