LLD101

wfg-dude · Last edited by wfg-dude on Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:40 am; edited 2 times in total

I said I'd publish some of the things I keep handy to save me time, so, hopefully it will help you as well. Sometimes it is handy to have certain things printed out so you don't need to search or find them online. This is really just a timesaver. If you want current details or to search for something more specific click on the stickies in this forum. Some people memorized this stuff... I never did.

Random Socket Info:
Armor = Tal, Thul, Ptopaz
Weapon = Ral, Amn, Pamethyst
Shield = Tal, Amn, Pruby
Helm = Ral, Thul, Psapphire

Upgrade Unique:
Norm > Exceptional = Tal, Shael, Pdiamond
Exc > Elite = Lem, Ko, Pdiamond

FCR Tables Abbreviated to Most Common:
Amazon
14% = 17 frames
22% = 16
32% = 15
48% = 14
(FCR typically only used on HLD zon's using teleport)

Assassin
27% = 13
42% = 12
65% = 11
102% = 10
IAS + Weapon speed = Faster Traps!

Barbarian
63% = 9
105% = 8
200% = 7

Druid (Human)
46% = 13
68% = 12
99% = 11
163% = 10
Typically can't use pelt for max fcr bp

Necromancer (Non-Vampire)
30% = 12
48% = 11
75% = 10
125% = 9
LLD Necros like FRW more than they like FCR in many cases Wink

Paladin
48% = 11
75% = 10
125% = 9
LLD Hammers like vigor more than they like concentration Wink

Sorceress
63% = 9
105% = 8
200% = 7

Sorceress (Lite/Chain Lite)
78% = 13
117% = 12
194% = 11

For more detailed tables for each character visit www.pvpwest.com I printed out a few of them when making LLD's which made my life easy when figuring out how to gear them or charm them to get optimal results. That site also has Monster Drop Tables which give the "mlvl" of each area in norm, nm, hell. This helps when trying to find a certain item. As an example, the ideal ilvl of a small charm for lvl 30 duelers is around 43 or 44. Mlvl "normally" = Ilvl. Therefore, the best place to find sc's to roll using the gem formula is nightmare sewers act 2. There are a couple other places listed but that is where I found quite a few of my nice scs and rolled ones that sucked.

FRW (If you want detailed tables visit pvpwest.com) my table here is listed using light gear.
50% FRW = 7.48 yards per second (walking speed = 2yards per second)
100% FRW = 8.4 yps
120% FRW = 8.64 yps (charging speed w/o vigor)
130% FRW = 8.76 yps
160% FRW = 9.08 yps (pretty much fastest you can go w/o sacrificing dmg)

Ilvl or (Item Lvl) is determined by either:

1. chest or monster
2. clvl +4 during imbue
3. clvl +5 when shopped
4. clvl +4/-5 when gambled
5. .5xclvl + .5xold ilvl when crafting (don't round)
6. .4xclvl + .4xold ilvl when rolling with pskulls
7. .66xclvl + .66xold ilvl when rolling using soj/skull formula

I'm pretty sure I copied the above from Jerkazoid's post somewhere so I better give him credit for it... I just don't remember where he posted this little nugget of info Wink

Rep Life Per Second = Approximately 1 life rep per 10rep on gear. Exact Formula => replife x 25 / 256 = rep life per second.

Crafting Secrets Learned:
Caster Belts = Shop with any char norm act 2 both elzix and the girl (forget her name). Craft using lvl 16-20 and you are about 95% chance to get a lvl 30 or lower belt. If you want a shot at 24fhr on your belt you will need to craft using lvl 30, however, only about 25% of your crafts will be under lvl 30. Otherwise max FHR on belt will be 17%.

Hit Power Helms = 2 sockets needs at least lvl 19 to spawn. Not worth crafting helms for lvl 18 duelers IMO. Lvl 30's you would need 2s + 20 life + 10% ds for it to be worth using ... fhr or anything else would be a huge bonus!

Ladder only uniques are often worth more in NL so I put together a list of the most valuable uniques that can possibly be worth more in NL:

Darkforce, Tstroke, Kira's, Griffon, Seraphs, Metalgrid, Gheeds, Andy Helm, Leviathan, Tyraels, Shadow Dancer, Rune Master, Death Fathom, Heaven's Light, Death Cleaver

There are other ladder only uniques... these are just the most tradeable IMHO.

The only other thing I did to make my life easier is I organized my mules! You'd be surprised how easy it makes your life. I used to just lump stuff like everyone else on anything that was empty and just try to remember where I put it. Problem is I forgot about stuff, or worse, let it expire. I organized into major categories like: armors, weapons, jewels, charms, etc... up to you if you want to further categorize. For instance, in my armor mules I have mules named things like = wfg-uniquearmors, wfg-imbuearmors, wfg-socketedarmors, etc. You can decide how organized you want to be but trust me... organized is almost mandatory the longer you play this game!!! Perm mules before filling them with godly stuff or you will forget it and it will expire.

So, that's about all I can think of right now... take care friends and make sure to hit me up on my yahoo or msn in my profile. I'll visit this site from time to time and see what is going on.

Hugs to all,
Steve M.

skulls · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 2:47 pm Post subject:

Happy Trails Steve..

Roy · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:50 am Post subject:

Thanks for posting this - I'm sure a Mod will add it to the Sticky.

Good luck.

DiabloTwo · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:49 pm Post subject:

the necro's fcr bp's are messed up it goes 75, 125 not sure about the rest though

rectty · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:47 pm Post subject:

hate to see u go steve really. u still owe me a duel on ladder reset though my zon vs urs^^... but if u have any other crap u wont use on nl. well not crap lol. hit me up if u vist this site.

wfg-dude · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:37 am Post subject:

crawlingdeadman · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject:

enjoyed reading your posts, though i never got to meet you. good luck in non d2 related activities.

wfg-dude · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:14 am Post subject: