Mld Rabies Druid - Topic

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Feb 14 2022 05:56am

This is the D2r version of my D2LOD Rabies Druid Guide located here: https://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=78046622&f=143
This new guide is intended for the game Diablo 2 : Resurrected.
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So you want to make a Rabies MLD Character ? ok well, full disclosure: With the changes made between D2LOD and D2r Shapers are in a tough spot!

Screen size increased: This mean that opponents "see Shapers sooner" and have more time (to name-lock/attack/flee)
Str Bug removed: This had enabled Shapers, in conjunction with high Faster Run Walk, to "desync" or, basically, to be in a spot other then seen in the opponents screen (i.e. closer/further)
Desync removed: In tandem with the above Str Bug removal, D2r no longer has desync (think Yoder Paladins or Bowa's in D2LOD) the net affect is that the movement speed (read: Desync) is greatly reduced to such an extent that Shapers are heavily penalized.

Broadly, in D2LOD a Shaper with Str Bug and Desync had a chance vs all builds to compete due to the ability to "be in a spot other then where your opponent thought you were". With this mechanic now effectively gone, Shapers are at the bottom of the food chain. i.e. Shapers have suffered the most from the transition from D2LOD to D2r. Use this character for pub or team dueling.

Pro's
1. Once built correctly, it can be a pure "click and hold" - YOU will love it
2. 1-hit killing ability vs a range of classes
3. Not Reliant on Rune-Words, Crafted or Rare Items
4. Cheap
5. Does not require extensive stash gear

Con's
1. Once built correctly, it can be a pure "click and hold" - Your OPPONENTS will hate it.
2. Hard to catch Sorc's
3. Has some anti-char's - Barb | Smiter
4. Cannot 1v7 unlike say, Libby, Sorc's & Tele-Windy.

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Break Points:

FRW: Aim for 120-150FRW
FHR: Aim for 42FHR (Jalal + 1 Shape 12 FHR Grand Charm OR Jalal + 7FHR Jewel + 5FHR Small Charm)
Life: Aim for 2000~ Life

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Stat Placement:

Str for gear
Dex for max block
Energy none
Vita everything else here

Hell Rushed, all stat/skill quests completed.

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Gear:

When it comes to gear, typically you are using Jalal (or a 2Shape 30FRW 2sox Circlet), 3Shape/100 Life Amulet/Shaft/6Sox Waraxe (or Jewelers Flail of Quickness), Whitstans, TO Gloves, String, Aldurs, Raven, SOJ.

With the removal of desync this has opened the door for FRW Circlets and crafted FRW amulets, everything else would appear to be the same as D2LOD.

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Helmet

1. Jalal's Mane 5/5 Poison Facet (Die) - Almost impossible to beat.
2. 2Shape 30frw 2 sox Circlet x2 5/5 Poison Facet (Die)

Amulet:

1. 3Shape 100 Life Amulet
2. 1Druid 80 life 10 Repl Life 10 FRW Craft Amulet [ if you want to target craft a 2shape MLD amulet, use a lvl 54 character ]

Weapon(s):

1. 6 sox war axe with x3 Shael and x3 15ias 15 all res jewels (105 ias)
2. 4 sox Jewelers Flail of Quickness (40ias). I think this is same range, but faster speed. that allows for x3 ias/15 all res + a jewel of your choice (great!)

Also, If its "anything goes" and you don't need block or res, get a harmony cho-ku-no [ for the FRW ]

Switch:

1. 6 sox war axe x6 facets poison 5/5
2. Artisans or Jewelers Kite Shield / Tower Shield / Dragon Shield of Deflecting x3 facets poison 5/5

Armor:

1. Shaftstop x1 Poison facet 5/5 (Die)
2. 4sox 100Life Dusk with x4 poison facets 5/5 (Die)

Shield:

1. Whitstans with a 7FHR Jewel

Gloves:

1. Trang Oul Gloves

Belt:

1. String of Ears
2. Thundergods (vs Trap / Light Sorc)

Rings:

1. 20/250 Raven
2. Stone of Jordan
3. Rare Stat Ring - 121 Ar 15 str 15 dex 9 Replife Life 90 mana 30 cold res

Boots:

1. Aldurs Boots

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Invent:

x10 1 Shape 7FRW
x9 3FRW/5all Res
x1 5FHR small Charm - - With Jalal + 7FHR in shield + this charm = you have 42 FHR.

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Stash:

x10 3frw/11 cold res small charms
Infernostride
Thundergods

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Skills

Max Rabies
Max Poison Creeper (Synergy)
1 point Oak
All remaining points into Lycanthropy.

or

Max Lycanthrophy
Max Rabies
1 point Oak
All remaining points into Poison Creeper (synergy)

I do not advocate 1 point Fury.

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Some quirky things about rabies:
1. Rabies build is a 1hit kill "skill"
2. Rabies does more damage to a stationary target then one that is moving
3. Rabies does not kill if opponent has successful evaded the druid (read: maintained a ~ 2 screen distance from the druid
4. Rabies "rechecks" every few seconds based on proximity of opponent
5. Contrary to the belief of some, it requires skill to build one right and skill to play one right.
6. In TvT infected opponents can infect their allies if they touch. Therefore infected players should be mindful not to come in contact with allies
7. Facets setup (x6 sword, x3 shield) on switch increases the psn damage during point 4. dealing more damage based on the bonus number of facets now "in use"

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Congratulations! You have made a cookie cutter Rabies Druid. Everyone will hate you.

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I have purposely not added a strategy section to this guide noting its too early in the life of D2r to provide a comprehensive strategy section (but basically chase your opponent ok)

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I or someone else will/can update this accordingly in the future in the event that new gear (runeword/other) become available. Kudos to everyone that has contributed to the previous guide. If I missed anything let me know and I can add on repost.[/B][/QUOTE]

This post was edited by ferdia on Feb 14 2022 06:10am