Quote (TheForgottenOnes @ Tue, Aug 8 2006, 03:18am)
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to look over my guide! I am always looking for feedback.
NOTE: HS = holy shield, Foh = fist of the heavens
::Index::
1. character introduction & advantages
2. gear
3. skills
4. stats
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1. Character Introduction & Advantages
The Templar, or FoH pally, is a pvp based character with very little pvm capability. The focus of MY build on the templar is to have one very generalized gear set, which helps a lot in pub duels (my dueling place). The Templar will have quite a few things going for him; un dodgeable attack with high damage, an aura that lowers enemy resists which effectively reduces sorb, high level of maneuverability, and maxed block for vs melee.
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2. Gear
=Helm: Griffons Eye (as high light % & -enemy resist% as you can afford. def is nothing)
=Armor: Archon Plate CoH (btals works better on east, but this guide is for everyone)
=Shield: Light faceted Hoz (+4 skills with extra damage and -enemy resist. if you argue against hoz, turn off your comp now)
=Weapon: FoH Stick (as good as you can afford, clean sticks are cheap and some cheap facets suit you better than hoto)
=Belt: Arach
=Glove: Frosties (mass mana for charging. it helps) OR Bloodfists (life & fhr) either glove works, your choice
=Boots: Whatever duped rare you feel comfortable with. (treks or tearhaunches work too)
=Amulet: Maras of course
=Ring1: Soj
=Ring2: Soj
=Charm Sets=
NOTE: all fhr or life scs are to have as much resist on them as you can afford
NOTE: all "plain" pcomb charms are to be replaced with lifers as per your price range.
NOTE: *All Charm sets include a torch & anni*
Charm set 1A (frosties): 4x fhr pcombs, 5x plain pcombs, 10x life scs
Charm set 1B (frosties): 9x plain pcombs, 8x fhr scs, 2x life scs
Charm set 2A (bloodfists): 1x fhr pcomb, 8x plain pcombs, 10x life scs
Charm set 2B (bloodfists): 9x plain pcombs, 4x fhr scs, 6x life scs
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3. Skill Placement
NOTE: all skills are listed as your character would be completely naked & with no charms
Combat Skills:
+1 prerequisites (smite, charge, holy bolt, blessed hammer, sacrifice, zeal, vengeance, conversion)
+20 HS
+20 FoH
Offensive Auras:
+1 prerequisites (might, holy fire, holy freeze, thorns, sanctuary)
+20 Conviction
+20 Holy Shock
Defensive Auras:
+1 defiance
+1 salvation
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4. Stats:
STR: as normal, just enough to use gear
DEX: just enough for max block w/ holy shield
VIT: everything else
ENRGY: if you even waste 1 point here, i want you to delete your character and do one of the following
1) uninstall d2
2) use all 8 character slots in your account. remake your foh pally all 8 times, then do it once more and remember what that evil energy did to you
= trash