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Jan 15 2022 07:47pm
Quote (Nemesis521 @ Jan 12 2022 01:43pm)
Along this same discussion, I have a 20s Viso: 165 total Defense, 10% FHR, VISO mod, 95% ED, 11 life (Cham/Ber) - its not GG but its a 20s Viso with decent defense. Would you roll that out over the Shako Setup? (I mostly run EDC/Shaftstop). I have a pretty good Knights Mod Exile for Tap and an Eth Alma for non-tap.

Secondly, I have a nice Fort SA / EBotdz setup for fighting non-zealers, what would be the most ideal socket for my SS?

Last question, given my gear, is there a need for me to find a good non-eth Almas?

Thanks in advance!



I’d probably use Shako. But there aren’t any stats on that vis so try both and swap if the one setup isn’t working. Keeping a cham Shako in that giant stash isn’t a bad idea. There aren’t many great options available atm on d2r for jewels so probably an ed/str jewel if you don’t need the cham in it. For what you’re using you wouldn’t need a non eth alma.
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Jan 15 2022 08:52pm
Quote (dark-soul @ Jan 15 2022 08:47pm)
I’d probably use Shako. But there aren’t any stats on that vis so try both and swap if the one setup isn’t working. Keeping a cham Shako in that giant stash isn’t a bad idea. There aren’t many great options available atm on d2r for jewels so probably an ed/str jewel if you don’t need the cham in it. For what you’re using you wouldn’t need a non eth alma.


Yea I have only tried the 2os berchaam viso, I have a max def cham shako in the stash im going to try next. ED/STR in the SS huh, I was thinking maybe ED/AR but I guess with EBOTDZ i dont really need the AR nor do i need ias - cool ty!
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Question, if my GM zealer build needs 20 IAS from gloves, what would be idea glove stats?

This is for D2R.
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Quote (jubert @ Jan 28 2022 11:05pm)
Question, if my GM zealer build needs 20 IAS from gloves, what would be idea glove stats?

This is for D2R.


Ideal gloves have all of the following

150+ def
20 ias
10 cb
+ life
+str
+dex

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Feb 2 2022 03:03am
Quote (jubert @ 29 Jan 2022 05:05)
Question, if my GM zealer build needs 20 IAS from gloves, what would be idea glove stats?

This is for D2R.


Definitely use Steelrend.
281 Defense on gloves slot >>
60% Enhanced Damage on gloves slot >>
20 Strength on gloves slot >>
and 10% Cb bonus

If you need 20ias make different other items/jewels.
Because you can easyly see Steelrend in gloves slot for Zeal Paladin is bigest thing ever..and is Top.

Crafted gloves even 150 enhanced defense lower alot,
and missing that huge 60% Edmg ;)

If you can use 15ias 40ed jewels + Steelrend,
will be allways better than Rare jewels + craft gloves.

Gl!
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Quote (Hamm @ Feb 2 2022 04:03am)
Definitely use Steelrend.
281 Defense on gloves slot >>
60% Enhanced Damage on gloves slot >>
20 Strength on gloves slot >>
and 10% Cb bonus

If you need 20ias make different other items/jewels.
Because you can easyly see Steelrend in gloves slot for Zeal Paladin is bigest thing ever..and is Top.

Crafted gloves even 150 enhanced defense lower alot,
and missing that huge 60% Edmg ;)

If you can use 15ias 40ed jewels + Steelrend,
will be allways better than Rare jewels + craft gloves.

Gl!


When using a setup like shaft, edc and exile you need ias gloves so you wouldn’t use steelrends. You wouldn’t use highlords for ias with edc and you don’t have 2 extra sockets for 40/15s so ias gloves are the best option.

This post was edited by dark-soul on Feb 2 2022 07:45am
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Feb 2 2022 07:57am
Quote (Hamm @ Feb 2 2022 03:03am)
Definitely use Steelrend.
281 Defense on gloves slot >>
60% Enhanced Damage on gloves slot >>
20 Strength on gloves slot >>
and 10% Cb bonus

If you need 20ias make different other items/jewels.
Because you can easyly see Steelrend in gloves slot for Zeal Paladin is bigest thing ever..and is Top.

Crafted gloves even 150 enhanced defense lower alot,
and missing that huge 60% Edmg ;)

If you can use 15ias 40ed jewels + Steelrend,
will be allways better than Rare jewels + craft gloves.

Gl!



If you’re not using coa, that’s a lot points to put into strength that could be life.
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Feb 2 2022 08:21am
Quote (dark-soul @ Feb 2 2022 12:31am)
Ideal gloves have all of the following

150+ def
20 ias
10 cb
+ life
+str
+dex


If you want CB this is the best option. Honestly though… if running Shaft with Eth Alma the truth is you are running a high def/ar build, so I think the best gloves would be

300+def
20IAS
+ar or 5%ar
Str

This would stay inline with your builds focus.
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Feb 2 2022 08:32am
Quote (dark-soul @ Jan 9 2022 05:36am)
…You can definitely get by with a 1 soc vis in non tap by using either a non eth alma when using shaft or when using an ss for fort sa.


I agree. I was just talking to someone else about this…

700def Eth Alma ( zod) + 250def 2soc vis (Cham Ber) = X def
500def non-Eth Alma (with Ber) + 450def 1 soc vis = same def

A high def 1soc vis and gg non-Eth Alma are easier and cheaper to find. High def 2soc vis and Eth Alma are harder and more expensive but higher style points… Both have the same result (I have and have tested both) just depends on what’s more important to you. IMO
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Feb 2 2022 08:42am
Quote (dark-soul @ Feb 2 2022 04:56am)
When using a setup like shaft, edc and exile you need ias gloves so you wouldn’t use steelrends. You wouldn’t use highlords for ias with edc and you don’t have 2 extra sockets for 40/15s so ias gloves are the best option.



Again, I agree 💯

Shaft and edc require 20ias gloves. Shaft isn’t very flexible with IAS.

Rends are good for max dmg builds with fort and 30/80 vis helms.

EBOTDZ/Rends and shaft for a balanced def/ar/dmg build (DS vis would be ideal for 25% DS).

Not a fan of exile or any tap so I don’t have experience/recommendations for that… use Alma or a GG rare pally knights shield 😁
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