Group build: DW warrior way

[Ishtarr]

INTRODUCTION

Greetings. My nickname is Ishtarr and I am a new member to these forums. Throughout my Dungeon Siege experience I have fascinated by the Dual Wield(DW) warrior, earning level 100 twice.

I have put together a build of my own experiences in order to help those that might want to play a successful group without constantly dying.

STARTING OUT

The beginning of the game can prove difficult in terms of low damage and low heals. Starting with Grigori in Broken Worlds proves to be an easier solution.

You first aim should be to get 3 DWs and 1 healer in mercenary. If you have made your own character instead of Grigori, a good idea would be Lothar, Eva and Deru. Save all possible money for party upgrades at first.

Once you hit veteran, pick up Sartan. If you have decent Nature Mage(NM) armor/staff/rings etc you can obtain Taar. I would aim for Sartain first, as you can pick up Taar at an earlier stage in elite.

If you do take Grigori, take Yoren, Eva and Taar. Then Sartan at veteran and Deru at elite.

SKILLS AND POWERS

4 DWs

20 Critical Strike
20 Dual Wield
20 Alacrity
20 Fierce Renewal
20 Deadly Strike
Remaining points in Fortitude/Dodge/Survival.

Power: Waves of force(General)
Brutal Attack(Bosses)

In the beginning you can spend skill points in whatever manner suits you. I would recommend spending points in Alacrity and Fierce Renewal last. One option can be to get Waves of Force to level 3 first.

1 DPS NM

20 Aquatic Affinity
20 Quickened Casting(CM skill)
20 Feral Wrath
6 Mark Mastery
9 Rune Mastery
4 Living Death
20 Chant of Stone
Remaining points in Fast Recovery/Soul of Protection

Power: Rune of Sacrifice(Bosses)
Stone Form(General)

Spells: Grasping Vine(General)
Aquatic Embrace(On NMs)
Wrath of Ice(On DWs)
Wrath of Magic(On NMs)
Wrath of The Bear(On DWs)
Pet(Auto Cast)

Spend points in the order listed.

AFTER LEVEL 100 ON DPS NM

Switch your points from Rune of Sacrifice to Invulnerability

1 HEALER NM

20 Aquatic Affinity
20 Nurturting Gift
20 Summon Bond
14 Summon Might
8 Arcane Renewal
6 Fast Recovery
4 Chant of Stone
1 Healing Hands
Remaining points in Chant of Stone

Power: Aether Blast(General)
Stone Form(Bosses)

Spells: Healing Cascade(Bosses)
Heal(Auto Cast)
Resurrect(General)
Pet(Auto Cast)

Max Nurturing Gift then Aquatic Affinty. Then spend points to obtain Healing Hands. Put points in to get level 3 Aether Blast. Then max Summon Bond and spend remaining points in Chant of Stone.

EQUIPMENT

DWs

Legendary enchanted weapons with +25 Damage (100 Damage in total)
The Warlord's Horns
The Warlord's Cage
Gauntlets of Cleansing Fire
The Warlord's Tread
The Warlord's Crest
4 The Warlord's Sign
Traveller's Handbook

DPS NM

Endless Memory
Harmony of All
Ancient's Majesty
Protector's Oath
Growth of Ages
Archmage's Amulet
4 Elven Wedding Rings

Healing NM

Attuned Staff
Harmony of All
Nature's Avatar
Archmage's Amulet
Protector's Oath
Vitality Boots
4 Keh's Rulership

[Ishtarr]

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[kricius]

Hint

Don't add more points than required for powers on any skill, unless u don't have gear boosting them and really just want to see them maxed out - any skill at lvl 14-16 is enough for going through the entire game without many problems. I finished the entire game and my BA lvl 102 (don't know why she overlvled) have only 14 to 16 (with bonuses) in all ranged skills. even less on BA skills (except for the rune mastery skill, wich I consder helpfull) for she is a treasure finder and I didn't bother to max her damage or resistances out.