Venusaur Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I've found it. This is That Combination for melee. Throw Vortex/Plagued on it if you want an Inferno version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icon of Sin Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I didn't find Fire Chains so bad. In any case, they usually ganged around me which is perfect for Revenge to activate or Cleave to get bonus splash damage. Stunning them with Wrenching Smash for a couple of seconds also helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venusaur Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Well, I've started Inferno, and can do pretty good as long as I'm solo, with groups things turn sour with that added damage and HP. Picked up a 1000+ DPS 2-hander off the AH for 20k, and it's satisfying to do this much damage. My build is a bit cookie-cutter, but it did develop into this on its own, rather than simply copying someone else. Of course, the best part was killing the Skeleton King with a 5-stack of Nephalem Valor... ...and getting 3 terrible Lv. 55 rares If you're curious, one was a <200 DPS Monk fist with Strength, a ~300 DPS 2-h Barb club with Int, and a shield that didn't do very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightli Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I am ADDICTED. I eat Act 1 Inferno alive for breakfast, and I'm pretty sure I could do Act 2 with a lot of patience and deaths. Wizards are the best class. and is the best wizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icon of Sin Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) Well, I've started Inferno, and can do pretty good as long as I'm solo, with groups things turn sour with that added damage and HP. Picked up a 1000+ DPS 2-hander off the AH for 20k, and it's satisfying to do this much damage. My build is a bit cookie-cutter, but it did develop into this on its own, rather than simply copying someone else. Most Barbarians I see often have the same four skills : Revenge is just too helpful vs. mobs, Wrath of the Berserker for champions/uniques/elites, War Cry for defense and life/res and Ground Stomp to gather mobs. I see more Frenzy than Cleave however, while the sixth skill is often Ignore Pain but I also saw Leap w/defense or Furious Charge w/life leech. I put him on hiatus due to lack of funds/good equips (500 DPS weapon ftl, while I spent most of my gold to maximize my stash and Shen along with a level 7 Haedrig) and unwillingness to grind using him. My Act 4 Normal Wizard is overkill with gems obtained from way ahead of his time. I expected Hydra to suck ass for a third game in a row back when I saw its damage and some videos but I was pleasantly surprised by how fast it attacks, plus it's essentially a way to attack enemies before they can strike you. Edited June 2, 2012 by Dio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothache Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/wizard#alQRSO!Xda!cZYbZY So, I've been experimenting with a new build. Since I'm not able to tank anything in Act 2, I figure it's better to go for more damage output. Force Armor gives me better survivability, since I'm less dependant on the resist buff of Prismatic Armor (and everything kills you in a few hits anyway, so better to mitigate what you can). Seeker Magic Missiles seems to be a better choice than Electrocute, simply because they both hit harder and don't need to be aimed, as well as being a faster cast on the run. Things are a lot more hairy, but I'm able to make progress now in Act 2. Teleport is great for escaping all sorts of hazards, and if used right I can kite enemies right into the path of the Blizzard/Hydra, as well as allowing for an escape with Illusionist. Having Fracture allows me to get a few parting Magic Missile shots safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icon of Sin Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) For those with a high level Wizard, have you tried Mammoth Hydra? Everywhere I see Venom, yet Mammoth deals 4% more damage per second. Is there something that makes Venom simply better? I'm in early Act 2 Nightmare using this. Venom Hydra works very well with my icy spells, While Sparkflint gives less of a damage boost than Force Weapon, but the damage the Sparkflint does is still fairly decent. Prism is mostly used against champions for survival purposes, but lower Arcane cost is helpful to have around. Explosive Bolts is still fairly useful in case I want to go closer. My Wizard doesn't have any issues surviving with high quality Amethysts in his sockets. I intend to change a passive for Galvanizing Ward once I get it. Probably Blur. Edited June 4, 2012 by Dio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 So I've been playing on my brother's account and I'm like level 12. I'm a wizard and I just beat this like, spider thing. I'm kinda bored though, so if anyone wants to play I'd be happy to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothache Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 On the subject of Mammoth Hydra, it may appear to do more damage on the surface, but it is less damaging overall. Venom Hydra creates pools of poison in its wake. which last a fair while, which combined with Blizzard adds up to more damage over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinori Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 gmrvskjngvsjfkgbv Well beat Diablo on Inferno difficulty as a DH. Then my level 54 barb on hardcore died. I feel dumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venusaur Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) Something seems wrong here... Edited June 19, 2012 by Venusaur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren37 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Level 34 Wizard, and I did a bit of a weird build where I decided to go for some bonuses to STR and DEX to help my survivability. Anyone else do this? Also, skills. Here they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venusaur Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Technically not a necro due to first page, at least I hope it isn't. 1.0.3 came out a while back, and Acts II-IV of Inferno were nerfed, and you can find the highest level items in Act I! If you're not playing this due to ragequitting in Inferno, give it another go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinori Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I didn't ragequit in inferno! D= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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