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[QUOTE=Stefbef,Jan 27 2026 always a commenter


Genuinely wondering, why 300 dex?

I have a high end bva and got maxblock setup witu maybe 25 into dex, and can also use widowmaker whenever I need

8k life still, you need much more life for pvp my guy

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Jan 31 2026 10:44pm
Genuinely wondering, why 300 dex?

I have a high end bva and got maxblock setup witu maybe 25 into dex, and can also use widowmaker whenever I need

8k life still, you need much more life for pvp my guy


Have a shield that gives me solid dr on switch, I did switch to low req str n dex meeting weapons req through inventory charms for dex, switched up skills,

Can breakdown my set up if interested.

Also interested in what youre running 🙏
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Maybe my double throw ias calc could help you figure out the optimal setup for you :)

https://sins-of-the-sun.github.io/double-throw-ias-calc/



This is a myth.
Only way to bypass block with a physical attack is to convert 100% of it to non-physical dmg (using lvl 49+ magic/fire/cold arrow for example)
Even if berzerk converts it to magic dmg it does not work tho.


Concentration remove bone armors on misses^^
But why bother when berserk bypass it anyway :P
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Why 300 dex
215 dex max block with ss
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A bva is simply a BVC with a shield option and extra dex statting.

How much you want to invest for that max block setup depends.

Either you run full BVC setup, add a stormshield and stat dex until max block.
OR
You want to be best possible vs casters, so you dont want to waste to much in dex:
Swap grief to botd ba(30dex), Swamp gores to Shadow dancers(25 dex), Eld in shield. = Leapwhore for tvt.
THEN
Decide: Do you want max block with Raven, or with wisp. Dual raven? 37fcr enought when BVA setup, yes i would say so.

Choose your strenghts, choose your weaknesses. It's all give and take mentality.

My tip:
BVC more fun, dual axe more fun. Use that wisp oak to meatblock GA, avoid getting hit and BAMBOOZLE that amazon with dual axe. Or when other shield barb want duel, ignore him. BVB boring.
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A bva is simply a BVC with a shield option and extra dex statting.

How much you want to invest for that max block setup depends.

Either you run full BVC setup, add a stormshield and stat dex until max block.
OR
You want to be best possible vs casters, so you dont want to waste to much in dex:
Swap grief to botd ba(30dex), Swamp gores to Shadow dancers(25 dex), Eld in shield. = Leapwhore for tvt.
THEN
Decide: Do you want max block with Raven, or with wisp. Dual raven? 37fcr enought when BVA setup, yes i would say so.

Choose your strenghts, choose your weaknesses. It's all give and take mentality.

My tip:
BVC more fun, dual axe more fun. Use that wisp oak to meatblock GA, avoid getting hit and BAMBOOZLE that amazon with dual axe. Or when other shield barb want duel, ignore him. BVB boring.


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