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Jul 1 2024 07:38am
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Windy vs Barb

In this match, the idea is to have max damage, 99FCR and Dungo's. so Ditch Wiz Spike / Suicide Branch, your circlet and w/e belt you were using and swap in Spirit Sword, A Pelt, Dungo's and if possible a SOJ / BK ring. You dont have to teleport all around the barb, using a bit of FRW, jump when the Barb is not WWing works fine. A bit like playing a smiter, if you can position yourself that the Barb is ww'ing through you, you can do serious damage, so a good teleport ahead of his WW can be quite lethal for the barb (don't do this when your 1 life though).




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Windy vs V/T

In this match, the idea is to catch the Paladin when he is not expecting you. similar to other matches, a teleport beside the paladin (not namelock) will some of the best results. Nothing wrong with good stomps though! I am not a druid player so forgive the sloppy play, you get the idea though.




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Jul 3 2024 12:22am
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Windy vs Necro

In this match, the idea is to always have your Oak out (the Rule is Oak or Bear), recast as soon as it dies, and to repeatedly stomp the Necro until he's dead. You can also try to box the Necro in / anticipate his movement pattern to catch him out. Be very direct here.




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Jul 3 2024 02:12pm
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Windy vs Light Sorc

In this match, Oak, Wolves, Bear, and Hurricane are not allowed (hint: your favored), so the idea is to practice your namelock and cutting skills and stomp the light sorc. I personally die alot vs sorc's that run down, so a word of advice would be to cut sorc's off better then me :)




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4. Items

Helmet

1. (rare) 2ele 30FRW 20FCR 80-90mana
The standard Druid Circlet. Thankfully not so uncommon anymore. If you can find one of these with life as well, great.
2. Pelt 2Druid 3Nado 2soc. Ideally with up to 40 Life
Can be used when playing 99FCR setup

Armor

1. Enigma
No surprises here

Weapon

1. Spirit Crystal/Broad or Longsword.
Can be used with 99FCR setup, especially if you have Mana Issues
2. Suicide Branch
This is the go-to Weapon (We banned HOTO, noting Druid is already super strong without it).
3. Wizard Spike
A loss in damage, but a very good source of Mana. The resistances here are not needed, but can be considered as gravy on top.

Shield

1. Spirit Monarch
The Ruleset forces the use of Spirit Monarch, and Forces Max Block with Spirit Monarch (to reduce total overall life).

Swap

1. CTA
2. Spirit Monarch
Not much to say here.

Amulet

1. 3ele/10fcr
Starter Amulet.
2. 2ele (or 1 Druid) 18fcr 30-60life. If you can also get Mana or Stats, great.

Gloves

1. Magefist
20% FCR and Mana Regen, ok great.
2. TO Gloves
For Cold Resistance.
3. Frostburns
For 99% FCR setup - never say no to more mana.

Ring 1

Rare 10%FCR 15str 15dex(or 40life) 90mana, ideally with Cold Resistance
Your looking for as close to this as possible

Ring 2

Stone of Jordan or 2nd Rare Ring
+skills and a mana boost, yes please

Belt

1. Trang Oul Belt
2. Crafted 10fcr 24fhr 40-60life, ideally with 10-15str or 7-9 repl life
3. Verdungo

Boots

1. Waterwalks
Pretty much unbeatable when noting the rule is to have Max Block vs all opponents

Resistance Gear

Druids get to use Spirit Shield which grants fat resistances. Combined with Anya you really dont need alot of resistances. Any lack of Resistances should therefore be made up via charms until you have gear that gives you 75 all res. 20life 11single res are worth using over having sub optimal resistance gear.


Standard Windy




Upgraded Windy


Note that the key upgrade here is to Mana (Mana pots banned).

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Jul 12 2024 02:28am


5. Charms

1. x10 1ELE / 35 Life grand charms
2. x10 20life / 17mana small charms

That is a perfect inventory.

6. Stash Items

(a) 10FCR 24fhr 40-60life Belt / TO Belt / Verdungo / Thundergods
(b) x3 - x6 small charms 20life/17mana
(d) 2nd Ring 10FCR 15str 15dex (or 40mana) 90mana
(e) Spirit Sword / Wiz Spike
(f) Pelt or Circlet

You dont need alot of switch gear, your build is a monster.

7. Stats

Enough STR for Gear (Spirit Shield)
Enough Dex for Max Block
All the rest into Vita

8. GM Rules and Limitations

In D2LOD Druid's at MLD were just terrible. Therefore, as outlined, this build was born - Windies May Level to 65, albiet with restrictions. The key rules are: Max Block with Spirit Shield vs All, and Max 1 Point Nado, but must use Nado as primary skill.

9. Skills

1 Point Arctic Blast
20 Points Cyclone Armor (it cannot be used)
20 Points Twister
1 Point Tornado
20 Points Hurricane
Nothing in Shape Shifting Tree
1 Point Raven
1 Point Spirit Wolf
1 Point Dire Wolf
1 Point Bear (max allowed)
all remaining points into Oak sage



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Jul 15 2024 04:58am
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Windy vs Trapper

In this match you are trying to cut off the Trappers route of escape, i.e. you are trying to teleport where she is going and Nado back at her. If the Trapper is stationary just telestomp her of course.




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Jul 17 2024 05:15pm
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Windy vs Mage

Similar to vs a trapper, In this match you are trying to cut off the Paladin's route of escape, i.e. you are trying to teleport where the paladin is going to and Nado back at him. If the Paladin is hammering you can try to under-stomp but it has mixed results. better to simply surround the Paladin with Nado's and to wait for the Paladin to run low on Mana and move away before stomping




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Jul 18 2024 05:55am
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Perfected maxblock Windy: https://maxroll.gg/d2/d2planner/9x6rl03g
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