All these "Help me make an Archon," "How does my new Archon look" and "What should I do to play as an Archon" threads have prompted me to start on a video guide to all things Archon.
I seek ideas and/or volunteers to help me out. You can drop ideas or things you want to see in the video, e.g. topics to cover, gameplay clips, gearing ideas, etc. right here in this thread, via PM in-game if you happen to be on my friends list, or by e-mail (which will require you to be on my friends list first; I do not want spam).
All I'm going to say now is, I'm not going to do "budget guides" at all. They're not reliable; prices constantly change. I would rather point players in the right direction in terms of what stats or stat combinations to look for. They can judge the prices themselves when they visit the AH.
What is the reason that you choose to go the High EHP route rather than a High DPS route eg 700k DPS?
Or even just choosing to socket your items with Vit when your EHP is already high?
Is your choice in High EHP related to being minimal on the life steal stat (only blood magic)?
Is your choice in High EHP related to being minimal on the life steal stat (only blood magic)?
I have the same question. I'd like to think it is for the measly 1.5LS but let's wait for him to answer that.
His answers will help a lot since I've got a 230avdmg 8.5cc 150+int/50vit trium sitting in my stash and i want to buy a black weapon (1080+dps sword with LS+OS+CD... they turn out to be out of my price range )
What is the reason that you choose to go the High EHP route rather than a High DPS route eg 700k DPS?
Or even just choosing to socket your items with Vit when your EHP is already high?
Is your choice in High EHP related to being minimal on the life steal stat (only blood magic)?
I'll answer those for sure. I'll make note of these questions. I've only gotten through 4 minutes of the guide, but I've already spent a collective 7-8 hours on the project...
1 thing is for sure, once this video will be released its going to be one of the most watched video guides in here..
I've seen quite a few of Archon's videos, but this is one I will look forward to for sure..
There is 1 question I have been looking for the answer for, and I hope it will be in here for sure
When farming for Paragon (Yea not all have 100 already), what is the most effective, go high MP with a few deaths or burn through lower MP with no deaths..
Some do MP1 some go MP10, but when you dont have playtime / econ to go MP10, what do you do then ?
Thanks in advance for the guide, I'm sure it will be worth all the hours you put in to it c",)
farming experience on mp 2 act 3 craters and keep depths works very well.
Paragon leveling will be harder for me to test out, personally. But I guess I can power level another wizard on my account and test things out once 1.08 hits.
I see you combine skills like:
Living lightning + Evocation + Pinpoint Barrier + Critical Mass = Less down time for Archon and Arcane Blast.
Info on other alternative synergies would be good as well - is this the best though?
Is Glass Cannon not a good skill to use in your opinion?
Is it mandatory(or most benificial) to have a Scoundrel with Buriza and use Cold blooded passive
What is a minimun EHP/DPS value YOU think YOU need to play at MP10 - without dying and still killing mobs at a good rate? (I know this is a subjective question)
- It would always be good for us lesser mortals to have a sort of benchmark or goal of what EHP/DPS combo (using your EHP philosophy -which i am keen to know) we might aim for to play MP10..
Ruby versus Emerald for Weapon Socket and effects with disintergration wave in Archon?
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May the heroes rise from the pit of despair and the bards sing of the day of death renewed to everlasting immortality....awaiting your return to the lands of Sanctuary may peace be with you on this day...your day of birth.
Some very nice questions in here, am REALLY starting to look forward to this guide :Thumbs Up:
Yeah, the pressure's on. I'm still on the basic gearing section and I'm flying through it. I may have to include subtitles because I'm speaking super fast (and too lazy to go back and re-record parts).
Ruby versus Emerald for Weapon Socket and effects with disintergration wave in Archon?
+1 to this
I also decided to try and mimic your build Jaetch and similair gear choices to get a 1:3 ratio (DPS:EHP)- which was the ratio I saw you have on d3up. I am sitting on like 200k:600k
Spent 250mil on a whole new set of gear. Am able to do MP7 pretty efficently. Can do MP10... but each elite kill takes like 4-6mins..but I do die at times. I think I need my AS to be greater to spam living lightning faster to reduce Archon cooldown.
Also is the extra 12%movement speed from say lacunis not worth giving up other stats for in your opinion?
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Video will most likely finish encoding tonight (7/29, ~10 p.m. or later EST) with the YouTube video up after midnight at best, or tomorrow morning.
Perfect time to watch during U.S. maintenance times
Stay tuned...
7/29 - 1:28 p.m. EST - Encoding version 1
7/29 - 5:08 p.m. EST - Discovered stupid errors; requires re-encoding
7/29 - 9:12 p.m. EST - Encoding version 2
7/30, 1:04 a.m. EST - Delayed; version 2 encode froze on me
7/30, 1:07 a.m. EST - Re-encoding version 2 on a different PC
7/30, 4:42 a.m. EST - Encoding finished
7/30, 7:25 a.m. EST - Uploading video to YouTube
7/30, 1:30 p.m. EST - Still processing on YouTube
7/30, 3:47 p.m. EST - STILL processing on YouTube...
7/30, ~5:20 p.m. EST - BOOM! http://www.diablofans.com/topic/99968-video-the-archon-guide/
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I'll admit I'm feeling a little ambitious here.
All these "Help me make an Archon," "How does my new Archon look" and "What should I do to play as an Archon" threads have prompted me to start on a video guide to all things Archon.
Here's the intro I just put together in 720p and 1080p goodness as a preview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6h8VZCuHbw
And a trailer that I made to show I'm not slacking:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHhNyL8lm6s
I seek ideas and/or volunteers to help me out. You can drop ideas or things you want to see in the video, e.g. topics to cover, gameplay clips, gearing ideas, etc. right here in this thread, via PM in-game if you happen to be on my friends list, or by e-mail (which will require you to be on my friends list first; I do not want spam).
Armory | YouTube | Twitter | Clan Site
You're a wizard Harry.....
All I'm going to say now is, I'm not going to do "budget guides" at all. They're not reliable; prices constantly change. I would rather point players in the right direction in terms of what stats or stat combinations to look for. They can judge the prices themselves when they visit the AH.
Armory | YouTube | Twitter | Clan Site
Armory | YouTube | Twitter | Clan Site
Wizard | Demon Hunter
What is the reason that you choose to go the High EHP route rather than a High DPS route eg 700k DPS?
Or even just choosing to socket your items with Vit when your EHP is already high?
Is your choice in High EHP related to being minimal on the life steal stat (only blood magic)?
I have the same question. I'd like to think it is for the measly 1.5LS but let's wait for him to answer that.
His answers will help a lot since I've got a 230avdmg 8.5cc 150+int/50vit trium sitting in my stash and i want to buy a black weapon (1080+dps sword with LS+OS+CD... they turn out to be out of my price range )
I'll answer those for sure. I'll make note of these questions. I've only gotten through 4 minutes of the guide, but I've already spent a collective 7-8 hours on the project...
Armory | YouTube | Twitter | Clan Site
farming experience on mp 2 act 3 craters and keep depths works very well.
Armory | YouTube | Twitter | Clan Site
Wizard | Demon Hunter
I'm about 6 minutes of video in...
At one point I got too lazy to speak and explain things, so I invited my lovely assistant to explain for me:
Armory | YouTube | Twitter | Clan Site
And the Triumvirate!
Wizard | Demon Hunter
I see you combine skills like:
Living lightning + Evocation + Pinpoint Barrier + Critical Mass = Less down time for Archon and Arcane Blast.
Info on other alternative synergies would be good as well - is this the best though?
Is Glass Cannon not a good skill to use in your opinion?
Is it mandatory(or most benificial) to have a Scoundrel with Buriza and use Cold blooded passive
What is a minimun EHP/DPS value YOU think YOU need to play at MP10 - without dying and still killing mobs at a good rate? (I know this is a subjective question)
- It would always be good for us lesser mortals to have a sort of benchmark or goal of what EHP/DPS combo (using your EHP philosophy -which i am keen to know) we might aim for to play MP10..
Thanks,
CheehC
Armory | YouTube | Twitter | Clan Site
Ruby versus Emerald for Weapon Socket and effects with disintergration wave in Archon?
immortality....awaiting your return to the lands of Sanctuary may peace be with you on this day...your day of birth.
The Crew
Yeah, the pressure's on. I'm still on the basic gearing section and I'm flying through it. I may have to include subtitles because I'm speaking super fast (and too lazy to go back and re-record parts).
Now I have an idea how Blizzard feels.
The guide will be out when it's ready.
Soon™
Armory | YouTube | Twitter | Clan Site
+1 to this
I also decided to try and mimic your build Jaetch and similair gear choices to get a 1:3 ratio (DPS:EHP)- which was the ratio I saw you have on d3up. I am sitting on like 200k:600k
Spent 250mil on a whole new set of gear. Am able to do MP7 pretty efficently. Can do MP10... but each elite kill takes like 4-6mins..but I do die at times. I think I need my AS to be greater to spam living lightning faster to reduce Archon cooldown.
Also is the extra 12%movement speed from say lacunis not worth giving up other stats for in your opinion?