Quote (Marooned @ Sat, Jan 17 2009, 12:58am)

I am wanting to build a pvm paladin using vengeance for solo play, my question is and follow me here in my thinking first please...

Weapon: Famine Zerker Axe
A nice weapon for a Conv-Zealot. Oath, Death and BotD would be better.
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Armor: Fortitude
Higher phys. Dmg and higher Leech - but your ELEMENTAL Damage which should be the focus, isn't increased at all.
CoH and Ormus' > Forty
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Helmet: Guillaume's Face
Agin rather something for a Fanazeal, but not for an Avenger.
Shako, Circs, Griffon and NW are better choices, or Andy's.
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Boots: Gore Riders
Defense: 140-162 (varies)(Base Defense: 43-53)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 94
Durability: 34
Assassin Kick Damage: 39-80
Again something for a Fanazeal...
Higher Leech because of higher phys. Dmg, but WTS increase the elemental part, too.
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Gloves: Soul Drainers
Defense: 129-149 (Base Defense: 59-67)
Required Level: 74
Required Strength: 106
Durability: 16
Here u could think about LoH to compense the "lost phys. dmg" a bit... 50% F-Res and 20 IAS are also nice.
Souldrainer only if u really need the ML.
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Belt: String of Ears
Ok, but if u need ML, think about the Belt from the M'Avina or Orphan's Call Sets.
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Shield: Phoenix Paladin Shield
Higher phys. Dmg... but no help at all -.-
HoZ > Phoenix.
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Amulet: Seraph's Hymn
HL if u need IAS and Lightres, Mara's für Skills and Res or a Rare/Blockcrafted Amu for Skills, Res, Stats,...
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Ring: Raven Frost
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Ring: Bul-Katho's Wedding Band
Only if u haven't got a good Ring with Res, Stats, ML, Dmg...
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Now that all the items are gathered together, my basic question is
for my main aura would I use Fanaticism or Conviction? Beings that with
Vengeance adding so much magic/elemental damage, and the weapon choice
of Famine rune word, Conviction would be great to lower monster's def and resistances
but Fanaticism adds damage and speed to the attack, there is where my build gets stuck
any ideas on what to use for the main aura? Keep in mind this is for solo play pvm
just to have fun, and any suggestion on gear to be changed out would greatly be
appreciated, thank you all in advance.

Quote (Mors_Agni @ Sat, Jan 17 2009, 09:07pm)

CONVICTION. Why should u focus on physical damage, if u want to deal elemental damage?
(Vengenace btw doesn't add Magic Damage)

@SymphonicX: grief doesnÄt work with vengeance...
U could take a simple white PB, the elemental damage would be the same.

@izParagoni: We had the theme already
As said, i just don't think your builds are as effective as the 0815-ones...

Quote (Mors_Agni @ Sat, Jan 17 2009, 09:23pm)

U can use it - but itÄs not one of the best options.

And yes, BotD and Death are better. With Death u must only look that u get it on a good speed.

Quote (Mors_Agni @ Sat, Jan 17 2009, 09:38pm)

I already listed options
U just focus too far on the pure physical part, it's a waste of the Conviction Aura and the Skill Vengeance if u don't increase the elemental part...