Quote (Krios @ Sep 28 2022 05:54am)

I'd recommend for a pure budget CS runner:

Helm: Shako (peasants crown until then)
Chest: Viper Magi
Belt: Credendum if low on res, string of ears if needing the dmg reduction more. Replace with arac when able.
Gloves: Trang or Magefist
Boots: Hotspur
Weapon: Spirit sword until you can afford Hoto
Shield: Pally spirit at least 35+ all res base OR hoz. <--- this will be debated, I PERSONALLY prefer Pdiamonded hoz because I like being able to max block easier.
Ammy: rare pally + skills with decent res until you can afford a mara
Ring 1: Dwarf star
Ring 2: Raven Frost. Not having tp and being frozen is super frustrating and the dex helps with max block or a 10 fcr ring if running dual spirits and want 125fcr
Inventory: Life charms, res charms to fill in what you are missing or low on. Obviously torch is a massive increase in strength but will be expensive early. Same for anni until a few runs have been put together.


This build will give you a lot of resistances that are needed for CS, breaks at least the 75fcr breakpoint even if you use hoz or 125 breakpoint running dual spirits/ring. Low stat requirements so plenty of points to stick into dex for max block and high life. +9 skills to at least give you some solid hitting power still. Everything you could ask for in a budget runner :)

Side note, not very budget because it's difficult to come by or roll one early in reset. But if you could manage to roll a +1 pally skills or +2 combat skills/5+ fcr ammy you could break the 125fcr without the fcr ring.