whats ideal dext/vit split for hc bowazon? im running faith, pride, might. current at 200 vit even, sitting around 1100 HP with no BO. do i have a little room to respec and pump maybe 150 vit and the extra 50 dext?

i dont get hit often, but i feel like 1000 unbuffed HP is 'enough' to take a hit? (famous last words)

im sitting around 8.5k strafe unamped atm id like to get that deeps up.my inv is all 9+ max gcs and 3max scs with ar, life, etc. lvl 91 atm

my res are also fucked

56 FR/ 43 LR / 17 CR/ 75 PR. with highlords i suppose the LR could be more if i drop atmas.

This post was edited by lost_one1 on Dec 4 2025 11:28am

Too much missing information.

#1: What are your skills? Freezing Arrow with Strafe or Multi Strike? or Guided Arrow etc.
#2: Do you utilize a Valk? What Slvl is it including +Skill items?
#3: Do you use Decoy effectively to draw in packs or a diversion?
#4: Your gear setup?

Below is a LoD table you could look at, however it is based on an Iron Frostmaiden Build (Physical / Freezing Arrow / Valk build) Also using WF and not Faith because of Strafe:


Stat Placement:
Glasscannon:
This character is after pure damage, and is only best used when playing Softcore, considering that death is of no concern
Vitality:
This character is after pure survivability, and is more useful for Hardcore, considering, death is a major issue.
Vita/Dex Hybrid:
This character can be implemented either Hardcore/Softcore, I have found that 130-200 vita to be a good option (naked) and
this leaves enough points to increase your bow damage and Max Block on switch if you choose to use SS/titan.

Stats Table: This is setup to see how to achieve 134 Strength for Windforce using Andy's helm, it also gives you an idea of your stats @ level 85 = 420 + 15 (3x A3 Quest) = 435... please note that if you choose other items, you will distribute points differently, let's take Gore Riders for an example, you will need to add another 10 points into strength.



The above information is based on certain Items as well as gear selection, so the following is from LoD:



Iron Frost/Icemaiden:
Iron... represents "Physical" damage... Frost/Ice... represents "Cold" damage... Maiden... self explanatory.
I am still working on some of the inventory items. My softcore character is lvl92 at the moment (listed below) and I have also been working on my hardcore character at the same time, she is level 54 now. Please bear in mind that I do not use any "Hero Editors" when I create my characters, I like to do most of the levelling and gaming by myself, I also like to see where I can work on them at those stressful areas.

What I Achieve So Far:
Knockback: This is a must to have, especially for Hardcore. Even though you Freeze MOST monsters, some immunes need to be trapped at a distance safe to your zon.
Mana Leech: Definately required for this build as Freezing Arrow is a mana guzzler (5+% is suitable for the Iron Frostmaiden)
Life Leech: This comes in very handy (5+% is suitable for any Frostmaiden)
89% IAS Bp: This is the lowest breakpoint that I would suggest you to achieve with your build. (using Might Aura Merc with Pride)
Pierce: 100% is MYideal, but, it is not a requirement.

My Stat Setup:
Please remember that my character is level 92 and I have other items on that help me achieve item requirements
Strength: I have only added 15 points to this so far.
Vitality: Zon base is 20, I have added 100 (Softcore Character), and will not need to up this more.
Dexterity: I have placed all other points into this.
Energy: NONE added. The physical damage is high enough with Mana Leech.

My Item Setup:

Andariels Visage: You may wonder why I use this item instead of a 120/45/Life or FRW circlet/coronet/tiara/diadem.
#1 +2 All Skills: This helps with: Battle Orders, Battle Command, Saves skill points for better use.
#2 20% Increased Attack Speed: Helps reach my IAS bp by adding a 40ed/15%ias Jewel
#3 8-10% Life leech: Well, I do not have to worry about buying that expensive ring.
#4 25-30 Strength: Since I am using Windforce, this helps me save stat points for Dexterity.

Windforce: You may wonder why this bow for a Frostmaiden instead of ICE Gmb or other.
#1 This yields the most physical damage, and this is needed versus all the cold immunes
#2 20% Increased Attack Speed: Helps reach my IAS bp by adding a 40ed/15%ias Jewel
#3 Has knockback, making room to use the best PvM gloves: Laying of Hands
#4 Has 6-8% mana leech, this means you have cheaper magic/rare ring option, like 18+str/dmg/ar/res

Laying of Hands: This is Missile/Melee PvM characters best glove, but, I will delve into it's benefits for new people:
#1 20% Increased Attack Speed helps to reach your desired IAS bp
#2 350% Enhanced Damage versus Demons, all bosses, and alot of tough monsters are Demons
#3 50% Fire resistence. Most attacks in certain areas are Fire.
NOTE: With Andy's Visage/Windforce (40ed/15ias jewels) and Laying of Hands, you reach the 89% IAS breakpoint
....... 9 FPA normal/Freezing Arrow: This is a good base for bowazon and leaves ammy spot open, unless using a Faith Merc
....... You also get Knockback, Life Leech and Mana Leech... 3 items covering basically everything a bowazon needs.

Fortitude: One of the most common armors for Bowazon (PvP or PvM)
#1 300% enhanced damage can not be scoffed at.
#2 25-30% all resistences helps
#3 hp/lvl 8-12 (in eighths), i.e. +(1-1.5) to Life per Character Level is always good for any character

Razortail: This is the most common belt for a PvM Bowazon, even PvM Javazon.
#1 This has +33 to Pierce, this combined with level 9 Pierce skill, you reach 102% (100% pierce)
#2 +15 Dexterity is always welcome on a bowazon.
#3 +10 to Maximum Damage

Ravenfrost: This is extremely common for MOST builds, but, Ideal ring for Frost/Icemaiden
#1 +(15-20) to Dexterity for Bowazon is gold
#2 Cannot be Frozen, this is ideal.
#3 +(150-250) to Attack Rating is also helpful
#4 Adds 15-45 Cold Damage [100 frames (4 sec.) Normal], ideal for Freezing Arrow

Rare Ring: There are a number of combinations, some extremely expensive. I concentrate on Strength.
#1 You need 17+ Strength mod
#2 Minimum or Maximum damage is a bonus
#3 up to +120 to AR ("Platinum") or up to +150 to AR (coupled "Platinum" and "of Radiance") bonus
#4 up to 11 all res and/or 30 single res bonus
#5 Life &/or Mana Leech is a bonus(WF has ML & Andy's has LL)
#6 up to +15 to Dexterity bonus
#7 5% Bonus to Attack rating bonus (Sun.. also gives +5 Light Radius)

War Travellers: Most PvP bowazons use these, but also ideal for PvM builds.
#1 Adds 15-25 Damage which is very good
#2 10 Strength is very helpful
#3 10 Vitality is very helpful
#4 (30-50) % MF, you are PvM, so some MF is good.

Amulets:
I switch from Mara's to Atmas (keep in your inventory).
..Mara's for Pre casting Valk, Battle Command & Battle Orders: Alsoif entering dangerous areas like: Throne Room.
..Atma's when it is safe to start killing.
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Very old information, and not related to D2r that much, however you can build your own to continue with the new items available in D2r.

Guessing you are saying "KB is not necessary" instead of "Kb is no necessity for hc."

Well, your statement is incorrect... your point should have been for a Melee character, not a bowazon. You can not even build a bowazon that goes toe to toe with Diablo using strafe with base 150 vitality on LoD HARDCORE Hell Difficulty P8 without a death.

LoD HC strafe/freezing arrow bowazon standing "toe to toe" in front of diablo and strafing only and NOT being killed.

Oh, by the way.... your posts without Bold is easier to Read... thanks.