Class

The Z · Post by **The Z** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 5:53 pm

Since my bro and I usually play in a party, and since he's a paladin, I've had the most success/fun with the Necromancer and Sorceress. But I prefer the Sorc, since she's got all those nifty elemental spells. Using frozen orb and chain lightning, while having thunderstorm and energy shield up is a blast (while teleporing to and fro, and having a hydra summoned).

Tybaltus · Post by **Tybaltus** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:01 pm

Originally posted by Kameleon
OTTOMH, at slvl 20, Conc does 350% ED. At slvl 20, Fanaticism does 373% ED, +35% Attack speed and +135% AR. Surely there's no contest?

And Zeal in LOD was limited to 5 hits, so you could never get stuck in a group. Not when you're taking less time to do those hits than a Barb takes to do one Concentrate with a Pike...

OTTOMH?

Well maybe youre right, because now that I come to think about it, I never really invested in either....usually it was just the all resist aura and the holy shock. I used Conc. when around enimies immune to lightning. So that was a rarity aswell.

Zeal, its only worth one level of effort. Still, Im not putting down zeal. I used it all the time.

All this stuff isnt that exciting though...I mean whether the paladin had the most potential to kick the enimies, it matters naught, because he wasnt as much FUN, IMO.

Kameleon · Post by **Kameleon** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:01 pm

Mmmm...Frozen Orb/Firewall Sorc...with a Paladin with Conviction...running Hell Meph...with about 450% MF...yummy

The Z · Post by **The Z** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:05 pm

Originally posted by Kameleon
Mmmm...Frozen Orb/Firewall Sorc...with a Paladin with Conviction...running Hell Meph...with about 450% MF...yummy

Yes...it's very fun

....though it was also fun with a Necromancer and Corpse Explosion before LoD.....

Kameleon · Post by **Kameleon** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:06 pm

Originally posted by Tybaltus
OTTOMH?

Well maybe youre right, because now that I come to think about it, I never really invested in either....usually it was just the all resist aura and the holy shock. I used Conc. when around enimies immune to lightning. So that was a rarity aswell.

Zeal, its only worth one level of effort. Still, Im not putting down zeal. I used it all the time.

All this stuff isnt that exciting though...I mean whether the paladin had the most potential to kick the enimies, it matters naught, because he wasnt as much FUN, IMO.

Off the top of my head - I think those stats are right, but it's been a year

Well, it looks like you didn't play your paladin to the best of his ability. Your decision. Oh, and Zeal, as the best Paladin Combat skill, is ESSENTIAL to have 4 points in to get your 5 hits...even if your build is gonna be something else, the mana cost is so low you'll be switching back to it for health and mana leeching and recovery.

To each his own...I found the paladin to be the most fun class, because you have to have some skill when playing it rather than just clicking like mad...aura management is the most fun thing in D2, IMO...

The Z · Post by **The Z** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:07 pm

I thought Thorns was always a good aura if points were invested in it.

Tybaltus · Post by **Tybaltus** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:11 pm

Originally posted by Kameleon
Well, it looks like you didn't play your paladin to the best of his ability. Your decision. Oh, and Zeal, as the best Paladin Combat skill, is ESSENTIAL to have 4 points in to get your 5 hits...even if your build is gonna be something else, the mana cost is so low you'll be switching back to it for health and mana leeching and recovery.

To each his own...I found the paladin to be the most fun class, because you have to have some skill when playing it rather than just clicking like mad...aura management is the most fun thing in D2, IMO...

Well have you actaully played with a paladin with a maxed out holy shock? Hmmmm?

Well I certainly didnt play/buy Diablo for the gaming or the skill. I baught it for entertainment and stress relief. I played BG1, BG2, and IWD the whole time. Thats when I was in my strategical moods and thinking. Was I in the mood for really thinking while playing DII? I sure as hell hope not. I needed some hack and slash action after another day in the trenches. But for the record, summoning was a big thing for me, as you can plainly see-druid and necromancer.

Taco Magus · Post by **Taco Magus** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:15 pm

Was I in the mood for really thinking while playing DII? I sure as hell hope not.

Heh i dont think anyone thinks much when playing D2.i remember many nights playing wthi one eye shut and the other just barely open.

BTW how do u get Orignally posted by <name> in your quote?

The Z · Post by **The Z** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:16 pm

Originally posted by Taco Magus
Heh i dont think anyone thinks much when playing D2.i remember many nights playing wthi one eye shut and the other just barely open.

BTW how do u get Orignally posted by <name> in your quote?

See the little "Quote" Button underneath IP: Logged on the post? Click that

EDIT- It's on the bottom right of each post

Kameleon · Post by **Kameleon** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:18 pm

Originally posted by Tybaltus
Well have you actaully played with a paladin with a maxed out holy shock? Hmmmm?

Yes. In fact, I defy you to name a viable build of paladin that I haven't played...The strangest, I think, was a Paladin concentrating on Might and Sacrifice...life leech was the key, but it actually worked. This was for an 8PT (8 Paladin Team - you all play different builds with different auras, to get maximum benefit) and we had heaps of fun.

Tybaltus · Post by **Tybaltus** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:18 pm

Originally posted by Taco Magus
Heh i dont think anyone thinks much when playing D2.i remember many nights playing wthi one eye shut and the other just barely open.

BTW how do u get Orignally posted by <name> in your quote?

I fell asleep playing DII once.....well luckily I was in town.

Hit the quote button, which is next to the edit button on the bottom right side of the screen.

Taco Magus · Post by **Taco Magus** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:20 pm

Originally posted by Kameleon
Yes. In fact, I defy you to name a viable build of paladin that I haven't played...The strangest, I think, was a Paladin concentrating on Might and Sacrifice...life leech was the key, but it actually worked. This was for an 8PT (8 Paladin Team - you all play different builds with different auras, to get maximum benefit) and we had heaps of fun.

8PTs were always hard to keep up. trying to get eveeryone on at once AND wanting to play as a paladin.

Taco Magus · Post by **Taco Magus** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:21 pm

@kam lol i was lucky at the time when i played diablo my computer was next to my bed. didnt have keyboard face when i woke up

Kameleon · Post by **Kameleon** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:24 pm

Originally posted by Taco Magus
8PTs were always hard to keep up. trying to get eveeryone on at once AND wanting to play as a paladin.

Well I agree with the first point, anyway...we only managed to get as far as Act 2 Nightmare before we broke up and carried on our separate ways. We had a good time getting there though...and we were all from the same forum so it was easier to work out what we were going to do.

Taco Magus · Post by **Taco Magus** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:30 pm

heh another prob was determining who was gonna get what skills/auras. most every oner wanted fanatasism and zeal. i guess it depends on who u paly with =)

Kameleon · Post by **Kameleon** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:37 pm

Originally posted by Taco Magus
heh another prob was determining who was gonna get what skills/auras. most every oner wanted fanatasism and zeal. i guess it depends on who u paly with =)

I went into our 8PT with the specific intention of playing a Martyr...it was something I'd never done before, and had only heard of one other person successfully building. What's the point in going into a team which will have everything you need and demanding that you have the best bits? Everyone had Zeal anyway, it's common sense. And once they had the auras maxed that we needed, they were free to do whatever else they wanted...

Taco Magus · Post by **Taco Magus** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:38 pm

heh the ones people i played with werent that far sighted

Kameleon · Post by **Kameleon** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:43 pm

We always said: The point of an 8 paladin TEAM was that you work as a TEAM, which usually involves TEAMWORK. Shame your average Diablo II player has never played organized sports, so doesn't know what a support role is and why it's so important...

Taco Magus · Post by **Taco Magus** » Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:44 pm

Heh i think a couple people in the 8pt were in organized sports but just got hit on the head tomuch lol

garazdawi · Post by **garazdawi** » Sun Dec 08, 2002 3:49 am

Summing up after 12 houres of voting the pally seems to be in the lead by a small margin before the nec. The only class not having a vote is so far the assasin.....weird as I thought this was a pretty good class....never played it though but from what I've heard it is pretty good and desrves atleats one vote....