This is not even a boss. I don't see why it's wrong, that someone killed SK at level with no items on 1 on normal.
Well he does have 1805 hitpoints and my DPS was 3.
I personally think it's possible only due to the design of his attacks and there is no problem with it but it is very surprising that it is beatable.
I really like this boss design. In D2 only a feel bosses played this way (mostly Diablo and Mephisto - Ball a little). If you coulnd't beat a boss in D2 you could blame your gear. This is not the case in D3, cleary ;D
I image that in inferno if you're somewhat skilled and patient, like this armada guy, bosses you beat you. Surely you will need certain gear to survive unavoidable attacks, but a doubt you will ever have enough resistance to survive a slow and predictable boss attack.
Personally I believe he should be dodging all your attacks, you shouldn't be able to hit him. But that's just me.
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What do you guys think of this boss having attacks that are all very slow and somewhat predictable?
That is really the only thing that allows me to control and react to him so much.
You can contrast this with a boss like Duriel who does a ton of attacks fast and unpredictably... Which do you prefer?
I prefer having a mix of both. Have some be predictable so you can reliably plan for their attacks, and some be unpredictable so there's variety and extra challenge.
What do you guys think of this boss having attacks that are all very slow and somewhat predictable?
One of many bosses. All bosses can't be Kratos unleashing upon you.
If players start killing SK at level one with a melee character then I might be concerned, well even then I would't. Many players died to him at the start so for being a first act boss. He did his job. Analyzing every attack of mini-bosses won't be happening,,,
Also, another aspect of the fight is him summoning adds, adds which he ends up killing himself and gives you health globs. If they truly were very slow and predictable, you wouldn't need to grab 'em.
So slow and predictable means he never hits you? I disagree
Actually I have confirmed that I can do this with a melee character as well.. it just takes longer.
But you're right, you don't need to be concerned
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Edit: NOT LIVE - I managed to do this on the stream and have now turned it into a youtube video =]
Hello everyone!
I'm back with the latest video which is a Skeleton King kill using a level 1 character with no items and no potions.
I did commentary throughout the whole video so the only thing I'll say here is I hope you enjoy it if you decide to take a look! =]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDYi9P5fZrw
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What do you guys think of this boss having attacks that are all very slow and somewhat predictable?
That is really the only thing that allows me to control and react to him so much.
You can contrast this with a boss like Duriel who does a ton of attacks fast and unpredictably...
Which do you prefer?
Dooooooooo it!!!
Did you start from the start, that would be epic!
I'm gonna tweak your idea a bit and use it though... thanks for commenting!
Well he does have 1805 hitpoints and my DPS was 3.
I personally think it's possible only due to the design of his attacks and there is no problem with it but it is very surprising that it is beatable.
I image that in inferno if you're somewhat skilled and patient, like this armada guy, bosses you beat you. Surely you will need certain gear to survive unavoidable attacks, but a doubt you will ever have enough resistance to survive a slow and predictable boss attack.
no such thing as hit rating in D3. THANK GOD. phew that was such an annoying mechanic
Yeah I think I agree, it didn't add much.
I prefer having a mix of both. Have some be predictable so you can reliably plan for their attacks, and some be unpredictable so there's variety and extra challenge.
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So slow and predictable means he never hits you? I disagree
Actually I have confirmed that I can do this with a melee character as well.. it just takes longer.
But you're right, you don't need to be concerned
A QUADRILLION MAGIC FIND is worthless if you can't kill shit!
Huh?
The gear you walk in when you 1st make your toon, instead od a bunch of rare level 1 gear w/ 18 dps wpn.
A QUADRILLION MAGIC FIND is worthless if you can't kill shit!
Well, um... I'm fairly certain that the thread title indicates that the OP did it without any armor/weapons and no potions.
Ohh well I lied, I still aint gonna watch that boring crap.
A QUADRILLION MAGIC FIND is worthless if you can't kill shit!