
Most people just use whatever they think looks best with their other gear. Diadem has the highest defense of all Circlet type helms which have no Str req. Helm - Bone Visage has the highest defense under 156 Str. War Fist technically have a higher average damage but can only roll a maximum of 2 sockets. If you already have the stat requirements, the other Claws with equal damage are Scissors Suwayyah. Tied for the highest average damage of all Claws with the lowest requirements. It is also Light armor which doesn't slow your Run/Walk speed.Īssassin Claws - Suwayyah. Archon Plate is important to note as it has the highest Defense of any armor below the 156 Str requirement. The decision depends on the Str of your character. Combined with a Treachery and Andariel's Visage with a 15% IAS Jewel is the best mercenary build.Īrmor - Archon Mage / Mage Plate. Used primarily for mercenary builds, these provide the highest attack speed for the fastest Life Steal. They are all naturally Indestructible as well. Passion is an example of something that wants attack speed priority. Swords - Phase Blade, usually used for stuff that is Sword only or stuff where you need fast attack speed. It is the highest damage one handed weapon. This is so you can just look at your character and tell whether or not you have the proper weapon equipped. If you use a Passion Phase Blade, you would want a Flail. If you use HOTO on main build, a Crystal Sword is best. Regular Flail has the lowest requirements.Ĭall to Arms - I prefer Crystal Swords for the looks but you generally want whatever your main hand is not. All other items should fall under that 156 req. The most important question when building a character is, will my character use a Spirit shield? The lowest Str requirement (non-Paladin) shield you can make a Spirit in is Monarch at 156.
