After reading a lot of forums and getting information from a lot of friends and fellow gamers I have come up with a list of what to look for in gear first and foremost and what stats to aim for and the build to use.
Please let me know if you have any suggestions or critiques as I am always willing to improve.
Since the title is about "getting started", maybe it should be clarified that the target stats are not needed to begin Act 1 inferno, I would say it's about what you need to comfortably farm Act 2 and get into A3.
One question I have is how you would rate Dex vs. DPS on a weapon, say you had a 750 dps weapon with 100 dex or a 800 dps weapon with no dex, which one would you pick? And is this different for dual wield and shield? I'm just asking since you put down 200+ dex for each weapon
From what I read and encountered with friends playing a Monk a Weapon with 700DPS and 200 Dex is better then an 800DPS and 100 Dex. But again it all depends on the other stats the weapon has. So to answer your question, I would take the 750DPS weapon with 100 Dex.
I really wish in the AH when you select from the dropdown list the player you are looking for it would show the stats differential on the items you are looking at. That would help SO MUCH!
And your right those stats are for "Farming" Act 2 and beyond. However, I dont think those stats are that hard to get (if you have the gold) when you start Inferno. I already have my 2 Weapons for Dual Wielding. My first weapon is a Spear with 887.6 DPS, 217 Dex and 56% Crit Damage and 91 Vitality and I only paid 840k for it. Then my other one is a sword with 797 DPS 110 Dex, 129 Int, +353 LOH and a Socket with Crit Damage increase and I got that one for only 175k! Was a steal So really...maybe 20mill and you can get those stats.
Along with weapons those items r kinda expensiv. Try to balance your gearset is the best and cheapest way...
Agreed, I will never be able to afford a Ring with IAS and both Crit Chance and Crit Damage on it. I dont even want to fathom the price lol. But I am going for IAS on one ring and Crit Stats on the other and then Crit and LOH on the amulet. Seen some for around 3-5 mill so far on the AH.
Helm is another story. Im looking at the Helm of Command but with a socket they are over 10mill each
Along with weapons those items r kinda expensiv. Try to balance your gearset is the best and cheapest way...
Agreed, I will never be able to afford a Ring with IAS and both Crit Chance and Crit Damage on it. I dont even want to fathom the price lol. But I am going for IAS on one ring and Crit Stats on the other and then Crit and LOH on the amulet. Seen some for around 3-5 mill so far on the AH.
Helm is another story. Im looking at the Helm of Command but with a socket they are over 10mill each
Yah I am not looking forward to getting a helm for him. Cant find really anything out there with a socket for cheap. I really wish Blizz would add more search filters. Would make our life so easy!
Especially as a really good shield with 9-10%crit/stam/dex/resist can be a lot cheaper than a good off-hander.
The extra armour&resist can allow to go a bit more aggressive on mantras.
As defensive stats improve work through evasion/backlash to conviction/reclamation then conviction/overawe.
The extra crit% makes sweeping/cyclone much more viable too.
Also, with FoT/Thunderclap try skipping movement speed on boots, its less crucial with this skill, and boots without it are dramatically cheaper.
Thanks for the tip on the boots. I will definitely look at that! Im going gear shopping this weekend hopefully
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After reading a lot of forums and getting information from a lot of friends and fellow gamers I have come up with a list of what to look for in gear first and foremost and what stats to aim for and the build to use.
Please let me know if you have any suggestions or critiques as I am always willing to improve.
Gear:
Helm: Dexterity, Crit Chance, Socket (+15% Life), Life %, Resistances
Amulet: Crit Chance, Crit Damage, LOH, IAS, Dexterity, Vitality, Resistances
Rings: IAS, Crit Chance, Crit Damage, LOH, Dexterity, Vitality, Resistances
Belt: Dexterity, Vitality, Resistances
Gloves: Dexterity, Vitality, Crit Chance(7%), Crit Damage, IAS(7%), Resistances
Bracers: Dexterity, Vitality, Resistances, Crit Chance(3.5%)
Boots: 12% Movement Speed, Dexterity, Vitality, Resistances
Chest: Dexterity, Vitality, Resistances, Sockets (up to 3)
Pants: Dexterity, Vitality, Resistances, Sockets (up to 2)
Shoudlers: Dexterity, Vitality, Resistances, Life%
Weapon Mainhand: Dexterity (200+), Vitality, Socket, Crit Damage (70%+)
Weapon Offhand: Dexterity (200+), Vitality, LOH(500+), Socket, Crit Damage (Dagger/Fist/Sword)
Shield: Block Chance, Block Amount, Crit Chance, +% Block, Dexterity, Resistances, Vitality
Recommended Stats for Certain Items:
Rings – IAS(6%)
Gloves, Amulet, Bracers – Crit Chance/DMG
Follower: Enchantress
Stats to Aim For:
25k+ DPS
20% Crit Chance
150% Crit Damage
650+ Resistances
6500 Armor (with Mantra and Enc)
35k+ HP
500+ LOH
Build:
From what I read and encountered with friends playing a Monk a Weapon with 700DPS and 200 Dex is better then an 800DPS and 100 Dex. But again it all depends on the other stats the weapon has. So to answer your question, I would take the 750DPS weapon with 100 Dex.
I really wish in the AH when you select from the dropdown list the player you are looking for it would show the stats differential on the items you are looking at. That would help SO MUCH!
And your right those stats are for "Farming" Act 2 and beyond. However, I dont think those stats are that hard to get (if you have the gold) when you start Inferno. I already have my 2 Weapons for Dual Wielding. My first weapon is a Spear with 887.6 DPS, 217 Dex and 56% Crit Damage and 91 Vitality and I only paid 840k for it. Then my other one is a sword with 797 DPS 110 Dex, 129 Int, +353 LOH and a Socket with Crit Damage increase and I got that one for only 175k! Was a steal So really...maybe 20mill and you can get those stats.
Agreed, I will never be able to afford a Ring with IAS and both Crit Chance and Crit Damage on it. I dont even want to fathom the price lol. But I am going for IAS on one ring and Crit Stats on the other and then Crit and LOH on the amulet. Seen some for around 3-5 mill so far on the AH.
Helm is another story. Im looking at the Helm of Command but with a socket they are over 10mill each
Yah I am not looking forward to getting a helm for him. Cant find really anything out there with a socket for cheap. I really wish Blizz would add more search filters. Would make our life so easy!
Thanks for the tip on the boots. I will definitely look at that! Im going gear shopping this weekend hopefully