3nriched ~ How To Level Up Correctly
The Fastest Way This guide will help people level up the easy way. Ready to accept the biggest Diablo II Challenge? REACHING LEVEL 99! First you need to get to hell mode. 1-60 Alright this is fun in a way. Your mission is to join Chaos Games, which are runs like baal runs, but located in the Chaos Santuary! You have a Runner(s) and you must follow them as they kill monsters. The XP rate in Chaos is like nothing you have ever seen, or experienced. You can easly gain 10+ Levels a game, (Level 25-40) making this very fun. Now keep in mind that level 20-25 is SLOW, but you can still manage. Either join a cow game in normal, or just run Chaos. Once your level 60, you must do the Ancients. Get a friend to do them for you, and your off to BAAL! 60-80 From levels 60-80, you must do BAAL runs. Nothing special here, just join your normal baal games and get some XP! 80-90 You have choices here. 1. Baal 2. Chaos Santuary 3. Pit Pit you ask? Pit has an area level of 85+, and if you join a full game and start doing pit, you can get some good XP, and maybe if your lucky some good items! You could also do chaos santuary for good xp, baal too, doesn't matter. It starts getting harder! 90-94 You'll start noticing this gets a lot harder from here, and requires you to run more. Just make sure you don't die! What you should do: Baal Chaos Santuary. If your hammerdin, join 8 man baal game, go to chaos, or the other way around. YOu can still baal with your pubs! 94-99 If you've made it this far, then your getting very good, and oh so close to your goal...BUT YET SO FAR AWAY. Starting from here, you'll start to crack a sweat depending on how long you play, and it will take a lot of runs for you to level. Just like 90-94, you should do Baal and Chaos. BUT, if your doing public baals, leave party right before your going to kill baal and party with your 94+ friends! If you kill baal, as in your hit, you will gain a lot of XP! Baal is great! Level 99 is great respect. People say *YOU HAVE NO LIFE*, but then what's the point of ladder? Your name will rest in the hall of fame for the remaining of the ladder, and you will get OOS! and AAHS! when you join a game. If you reach level 97+, you will already know how it feels! If you get frustrated, DON'T QUIT! QUITTING WILL NOT HELP YOU GET THERE FASTER!! As we all know, you can't quit D2 without getting to level 99! Make sure you S/S your last moments of level 98, as they will be great memory I hope this guide helps you a bit on your legacy. |
Character Spell/Skill Information
Diablo II Heroes: Assassin Analysis Employing secret disciplines to combat and resist the magical abilities of their elusive quarry, the Assassin's bag of tricks includes traps and other infernal devices, martial arts, and powerful mental abilities. Common people know nothing of the Assassins, but they are widely feared and respected by all who employ the magic arts.
Assassin Skills - Martial Arts Skills Tiger Strike [1], Dragon Talon [1], Fists of Fire [6], Dragon Claw [6], Cobra Strike [12], Claws of Thunder [18] Blades of Ice [24], Dragon Tail [18], Dragon Flight [24], Phoenix Strike [30]
Assassin Skills - Shadow Disciplines Skills Claw Mastery [1], Psychic Hammer [1], Burst of speed [6], Cloak of Shadows [12], Weapon Block [12], Fade [18], Shadow Warrior [18], Mind Blast [24], Venom [30], Shadow Master [30]
Assassin Skills - Trap Skills Fire Blast [1], Shock Web [6], Blade Sentinel [6], Charged Bolt Sentry [12], Wake of Fire [12], Blade Fury [18], Lightning Sentry [24], Wake Of Inferno [24], Death Sentry [30], Blade Shield [30]
Assassin Skills - Martial Arts Skills Tiger Strike [1], Dragon Talon [1], Fists of Fire [6], Dragon Claw [6], Cobra Strike [12], Claws of Thunder [18] Blades of Ice [24], Dragon Tail [18], Dragon Flight [24], Phoenix Strike [30]
Assassin Skills - Shadow Disciplines Skills Claw Mastery [1], Psychic Hammer [1], Burst of speed [6], Cloak of Shadows [12], Weapon Block [12], Fade [18], Shadow Warrior [18], Mind Blast [24], Venom [30], Shadow Master [30]
Assassin Skills - Trap Skills Fire Blast [1], Shock Web [6], Blade Sentinel [6], Charged Bolt Sentry [12], Wake of Fire [12], Blade Fury [18], Lightning Sentry [24], Wake Of Inferno [24], Death Sentry [30], Blade Shield [30]
Diablo II Heroes: Druid Analysis Using mystic secrets passed down through the generations, they summon the elements of fire and wind to do their bidding, and command the creatures of the forest to aid them in battle. shifting from their human forms into that of wild beasts, gives them abilities far beyond those of other mortals. Druid skills - Elemental Skills Firestorm [1], Molten Boulder [6], Arctic Blast [6], Cyclone Armor [12], Fissure [12], Twister [18], Volcano [24], Tornado [24], Hurricane [30], Armageddon [30]
Druid skills - Shapeshifting Skills
Werewolf [1], Lycanthropy [1], Werebear [6], Maul [12], Feral Rage [12], Fire Claws [18], Rabies [18], Shock wave[24], Hunger [24], Fury [30]
Druid skills - Summoning Skills Raven [1], Poison Creeper [1], Oak Sage [6], Summon Spirit Wolf [6], Carrion Vine [12] Heart of Wolverine [18], Summon Dire Wolf [18], Solar Creeper [24], Spirit of Barbs [30], Summon Grizzly [30]
Druid skills - Shapeshifting Skills
Werewolf [1], Lycanthropy [1], Werebear [6], Maul [12], Feral Rage [12], Fire Claws [18], Rabies [18], Shock wave[24], Hunger [24], Fury [30]
Druid skills - Summoning Skills Raven [1], Poison Creeper [1], Oak Sage [6], Summon Spirit Wolf [6], Carrion Vine [12] Heart of Wolverine [18], Summon Dire Wolf [18], Solar Creeper [24], Spirit of Barbs [30], Summon Grizzly [30]
Diablo II Heroes: Paladin Analysis The Paladin is probably one of the most powerful characters in Diablo II - the top heroes at the Battle.net Ladder are mostly paladins. His high hit points, good strength, and arsenal of weapons make him a fierce fighter. Add the offensive and defensive auras, and you get a very well-rounded and fun to play character.
It doesn't matter which skill tree you look at: combat skills, offensive auras, or defensive auras- they all serve to make him a tougher fighter. He cannot have more than one Aura at a time but that is compensated by the low mana consumption. Most Auras cost very little and will provide him with continuous effects.
Conclusion
The Paladin looks like the most powerful character in Diablo II. His offensive auras are very useful in combat and allow him to destroy monsters with awsome effectiveness. The Paladin is also an excellent multiplayer character - as his offensive and defensive auras provide all his allies with a boost in combat, extra regeneration, or defense.
It doesn't matter which skill tree you look at: combat skills, offensive auras, or defensive auras- they all serve to make him a tougher fighter. He cannot have more than one Aura at a time but that is compensated by the low mana consumption. Most Auras cost very little and will provide him with continuous effects.
Conclusion
The Paladin looks like the most powerful character in Diablo II. His offensive auras are very useful in combat and allow him to destroy monsters with awsome effectiveness. The Paladin is also an excellent multiplayer character - as his offensive and defensive auras provide all his allies with a boost in combat, extra regeneration, or defense.
Diablo II Heroes: Necro Analysis His skill trees: summoning, curses, and poison and bone provide enough variety even for the most demanding players. The Summoning skills seem to be the powerhouse behind the Necromancer. Every skill point spent on one of them will have an immediate effect. For example, each point you put into skeleton summoning lets you command one more skeleton at a time. You can summon skeletons, skeleton mages, and four types of golems.
Once the main battle force is deployed (i.e. the minions), the Necromancer can tease and harass the enemy with his curses and his poison and bone attack spells which seem rather weak in comparison.
Once the main battle force is deployed (i.e. the minions), the Necromancer can tease and harass the enemy with his curses and his poison and bone attack spells which seem rather weak in comparison.
Diablo II Heroes: Barbarian Analysis Obviously, this increases the damage he delivers and the speed of his attacks. By wielding two powerful magic weapons, the Barbarian can devise quite deadly attack combinations, for example, a freezing ax and a vampire scimitar.
Skill development
His skill trees, war crys, combat actions, and masteries, focus exclusively on improving melee combat. For example, the double-attack skill makes him take quick swings at adjacent enemies and the bash skill lets him deal great damage and knock monsters back. The various weapon masteries give him bonuses to sword-, ax-, and mace-class weapons.
Conclusion
I've played the demo first and then the open beta and I always played Barbarian. The Barbarian is probably the most straight-forward character in Diablo 2. He hits fast, hard, and often, and he can survive a real beating. At present, the Barbarian seems too simplistic but we expect Blizzard to adjust the high-level skills to make him more interesting to play.
Skill development
His skill trees, war crys, combat actions, and masteries, focus exclusively on improving melee combat. For example, the double-attack skill makes him take quick swings at adjacent enemies and the bash skill lets him deal great damage and knock monsters back. The various weapon masteries give him bonuses to sword-, ax-, and mace-class weapons.
Conclusion
I've played the demo first and then the open beta and I always played Barbarian. The Barbarian is probably the most straight-forward character in Diablo 2. He hits fast, hard, and often, and he can survive a real beating. At present, the Barbarian seems too simplistic but we expect Blizzard to adjust the high-level skills to make him more interesting to play.
Diablo II Heroes: Amazon Analysis If you prefer the Amazon to act more like a Rogue, you might want to concentrate on the Bow/crossbow skills. This focus on ranged attacks will grant you an arsenal of all types of arrows: fire arrows, ice arrows, guided arrows, etc. The Amazon is very agile and using ranged weapons is also a very good choice.
Types of Amazons
There are several types of Amazons depending on your build: Bowazons, Spearazon, Jabazon, Javazon, and Tankazon.
Conclusion:
I've played the demo first and I loved the Amazon. She relies equally on melee and ranged attacks and this means you'll have to distribute your skill points evenly. Note that her ranged attacks requires ammunition and mana (if you use a skill such as multi-shot).
The Amazon is the most versatile fighter of all Diablo 2 heroes but played her requires a good balance of melee and ranged skills as well as good tactical skills.
Types of Amazons
There are several types of Amazons depending on your build: Bowazons, Spearazon, Jabazon, Javazon, and Tankazon.
Conclusion:
I've played the demo first and I loved the Amazon. She relies equally on melee and ranged attacks and this means you'll have to distribute your skill points evenly. Note that her ranged attacks requires ammunition and mana (if you use a skill such as multi-shot).
The Amazon is the most versatile fighter of all Diablo 2 heroes but played her requires a good balance of melee and ranged skills as well as good tactical skills.
Diablo II Heroes: Sorceress Analysis
In true AD&D terms, the Sorceress is a highly specialized offensive mage with access to three circles of magic:Cold, Lightning, and Fire
Sorceress Stats Development It is natural to pump up your Energy levels with each level. Each point in EnergyEnergy level of 150+ (i.e. 23+ levels worth of character points). The other stats you might to pump up are Strength and Vitality.
A Strength of 41 is your target if you want to yield a light plate armor (base defense of 103). Vitality should take the rest of the points.
translates to 2 points in Mana and Mana is your most important Stats. At level 30 you should expect to have an Dexterity should be overlooked since it contributes to Attack rating (which you don't need at all) and Defense rating which is better served by a good armor and the armor spells you have.
Sorceress Skills Development You should pick offensive spells in only one of the three areas otherwise you'll be speading your skill points way too thin. There are a few skills that you absolutely MUST have regardless of your specialization:
~Warmth- boosts mana regeneration (recommended level: 5+)
~ Shiver Armor - boosts Defense, freezes enemies
~ Teleport - escape quickly and move through obstacles
In true AD&D terms, the Sorceress is a highly specialized offensive mage with access to three circles of magic:Cold, Lightning, and Fire
Sorceress Stats Development It is natural to pump up your Energy levels with each level. Each point in EnergyEnergy level of 150+ (i.e. 23+ levels worth of character points). The other stats you might to pump up are Strength and Vitality.
A Strength of 41 is your target if you want to yield a light plate armor (base defense of 103). Vitality should take the rest of the points.
translates to 2 points in Mana and Mana is your most important Stats. At level 30 you should expect to have an Dexterity should be overlooked since it contributes to Attack rating (which you don't need at all) and Defense rating which is better served by a good armor and the armor spells you have.
Sorceress Skills Development You should pick offensive spells in only one of the three areas otherwise you'll be speading your skill points way too thin. There are a few skills that you absolutely MUST have regardless of your specialization:
~Warmth- boosts mana regeneration (recommended level: 5+)
~ Shiver Armor - boosts Defense, freezes enemies
~ Teleport - escape quickly and move through obstacles







