I figured I would post screenshots earlier than normal since this is going to be a slow play because of the build and because I don't have much time to play during the week. I'll also post more early game screenshots than normal just so you all get a sense of how grindy this is.

Finally, let's get this out of the way right now. I don't like calling this build a martyr because the whole reason for playing HC is not to die. That's why I've named this build after the leader of the flagellants to save everyone from having to wiki the name.

The Build

20 Sacrifice
20 Fanaticism
20 Sanctuary
20 Redemption
<rest> Vengeance (for Phys immunes) and Holy Shield

Let's get started.

This will be my only attack option except for Vengeance for the entire game.



Essential skill in Act 1.



I'm going to need so many of these.

Good luck

Regen is a must.



Raven down



Free Prayer and cuts poison duration. Double win.

Nice. Ever since I found this on my first run of Classic, I have loved this armor.



Gris hits hard. I hit harder.



Countess quest. There is no reason to re-run her yet. So I'll come back.

Gambled this sweet sword.




This will come in handy when I rerun Countess

Andy wasn't that difficult really. We ended up all the way over here because I was chugging down pots and she had to give chase. (I'm not posting the obligatory I drank 15 antidote poisons before the fight shot.)



This guy is a must for normal.



Free skill!

Maxed



Wrong paladin for this. I would love to find the full set when I'm climbing a zealer.



FRW for now. But this actually doesn't help me much.

I went back and re-ran Countess once I found a 3os Crystal Sword to create these things.




And damage and res after.

I made this for the merc as well.



This is more important than the FRW from the Stealth. I need as many regen sources as possible right now.



Worm