Hey guys I'm Debo, I Main the Witch Doctor class, ever since the beta for Diablo 3 Vanilla. Encouraging players to try out the Witch Doctor class, and enjoy Diablo 3 is my major focus. I started to do this by compiling my thoughts in guides, and streaming to provide information to those who seek it.
If allowed I'll be updating my guides through this post (if possible). If this isn't the place to post this type of information my apologies, I guess we will figure out another way.
**New items of interest:**
* 2301 Nail Bitter, socket 732 int
* BlackThorne's Surcoat (3) Socket, Int, vit, Al Res
* Reckless Fists Int , Trifecta
* Sorcerous Runners Int, vit, All res, Movement
* Ring of Royal Granduer Int, IAS, LOH, LIFE % (Not equipped)
**Current in game time: 28 Hours** **Current in game Sheet Dps: 716k** **Current in game toughness: 3.6m** **Today I will be crafting:**
* Aughilds Authority Shoulders/Bracers
**Current in game time: 53 Hours** **Current in game Sheet Dps: 1.13m DPS** **Current in game toughness: 5.1m** **Today I will be crafting:**
Gems, and A lot of them. (Their so friggin expensive)
**Current in game time: 91 Hours** **Current in game Sheet Dps: 1.052m DPS** **Current in game toughness: 7.2m** **Today I will be Re-rolling:**
Nothing!
**Final in game time: 100 Hours** **Final in game Sheet Dps: 1.079m DPS** **Final in game toughness: 6.031m**
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Jeram, Cindercoat, TnT, Flayer, magefist, SoJ with your element of choice, Grandeur and the recipes for aughil's and cain's (unless you had those already). In 100 hours. Not to bash your otherwise tremendous effort, but dude you got outrageously lucky. I don't think most people will find it this easy themselves.
Recipes drops a *shitton* more often right now. I'd be surprised if he's still got recipes left to get after 100 hours.
As for the rest, of course everything is down to pure luck. That's how the game works. Still, you have to consider how much 100 hours actually is, and how often legendaries actually drop.
My WD had absolutely nothing after 100 hours played. Of course that was the old RoS. I saw TnT after gambling 14-15k shards on gloves alone, and I have never seen them drop in 480 paragon levels. I'm not saying he shouldn't have gear, just things look like they got kinda easy. I had to see 6 jerams drop before I saw one with more than 90% pet damage, and I had to go to 300ish paragon to get my first SoJ.
Anyways maybe the game did get easier after all. Personally I don't mind, I will keep away from seasonal as I see no point in resetting everything every 1-2 months just for some ladder recognition. Maybe I will switch to hardcore healer monk if I find a good party
I think the reason why they did change all of what they did, and made the game REALLLLLLY easy was for ladder.
If I did this at the beginning of the expansion launch.... I'd doubt I would of gotten all the gear I have.
did you think to use blackthorne top and belt for better survivability/damage to elites at higher torment? or did you find that attackspeed and additional fskills% gave you more consistent damage? were you able to get and test those two pieces for the 3 set with grand ring?
My WD had absolutely nothing after 100 hours played. Of course that was the old RoS. I saw TnT after gambling 14-15k shards on gloves alone, and I have never seen them drop in 480 paragon levels. I'm not saying he shouldn't have gear, just things look like they got kinda easy. I had to see 6 jerams drop before I saw one with more than 90% pet damage, and I had to go to 300ish paragon to get my first SoJ.
Anyways maybe the game did get easier after all. Personally I don't mind, I will keep away from seasonal as I see no point in resetting everything every 1-2 months just for some ladder recognition. Maybe I will switch to hardcore healer monk if I find a good party
I've gotten 3x TnT so far on my DH I started gearing a few weeks ago, gambling about 10K glove shards (not even joking, but I'm trying to get marauder gloves with crit or crit dmg random roll. Yet to see them, but had 2x trifecter TnT. Fuck me right?) - it's all down to luck, some will get more than others. Still, a houndred hours in the current state of the game is *a lot*. If you can't farm T4 effectively after the 80-90 hrs of gearing that OP had, then I'd consider you a one in a houndred-case. Dont need tons of fancy sets or legendaries for that, just a strong weapon, some crafteds, and mediocre drop luck.
As for the comment about making the game "really easy", if the only reason the game was difficult was because loot didn't drop often enough, then that's not a good reason to keep a game "hard", it's just a great way to burn people out because they don't get enough rewards for their efforts (which Blizz realised =P).
My WD had absolutely nothing after 100 hours played. Of course that was the old RoS. I saw TnT after gambling 14-15k shards on gloves alone, and I have never seen them drop in 480 paragon levels. I'm not saying he shouldn't have gear, just things look like they got kinda easy. I had to see 6 jerams drop before I saw one with more than 90% pet damage, and I had to go to 300ish paragon to get my first SoJ.
Anyways maybe the game did get easier after all. Personally I don't mind, I will keep away from seasonal as I see no point in resetting everything every 1-2 months just for some ladder recognition. Maybe I will switch to hardcore healer monk if I find a good party
I've gotten 3x TnT so far on my DH I started gearing a few weeks ago, gambling about 10K glove shards (not even joking, but I'm trying to get marauder gloves with crit or crit dmg random roll. Yet to see them, but had 2x trifecter TnT. Fuck me right?) - it's all down to luck, some will get more than others. Still, a houndred hours in the current state of the game is *a lot*. If you can't farm T4 effectively after the 80-90 hrs of gearing that OP had, then I'd consider you a one in a houndred-case. Dont need tons of fancy sets or legendaries for that, just a strong weapon, some crafteds, and mediocre drop luck.
As for the comment about making the game "really easy", if the only reason the game was difficult was because loot didn't drop often enough, then that's not a good reason to keep a game "hard", it's just a great way to burn people out because they don't get enough rewards for their efforts (which Blizz realised =P).
It's is catering to the market that holds the most money.
They made it casual, but to me that is ok. Because now for the players that want to go beyond that realm, their rankings that can offer a new challenge for veteran players.
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If allowed I'll be updating my guides through this post (if possible). If this isn't the place to post this type of information my apologies, I guess we will figure out another way.
My armory Profile:
[Eu Profile](http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Debo-1782/hero/44598625)
Diablo Fans Link to where I keep the growing list of all WD information:
http://www.diablofans.com/forums/diablo-iii-class-forums/witch-doctor-the-mbwiru-eikura/87828-showcased-builds-debos-witch-doctor-guide
Debo's 100 Hours of Simulated Ladder:
Let us begin with a famous "Ladder quote" from Napoleon Hill:
"The ladder of success is never crowded at the top."
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**On June 7th I created a fresh Character on the EU server:**
**Female Witch Doctor Coco**
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The Gameplan/Strategy of this character were laid out as follows
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**Breakdown of the game-plan/strategy**
**Game difficulty will remain at normal Difficulty until 70**
**Pick up all items, to use for crafting.**
**No re-rolling items until levels 60-70**
**Begin in story mode focusing only on the major plot-line quests, and excluding additional areas not involving it.**
**Finish story mode as quickly as possible, to unlock adventure Mode**
**Grind Adventure mode until Level 70, doing act 1 Bounties**
**At level 70 Run rifts, until you have no more Keystones.**
**Reforge rare items to their maximum potential**
**Invest all initial blood shards into obtaining one of "4" Legendary Witch Doctor Helms**
**Craft the major sets: Cains Set, Aughilds set**
**Begin the "Grind rotation": Act 1 Bounty run > Rift > Repeat. (When ladder comes out I'll rotate tierd rifts)**
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The First 24 Hours of gameplay :
**At Level 70 (10 Hours in game time):**
[At Level 70](http://i.imgur.com/ikTbDFz.png)
**At Level 70 (24 hours in game time):**
[At Level 70](http://i.imgur.com/jgXoaXM.jpg)
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**At this point I began, to document changes on the character on a daily basis:**
**Day 5 Recap:**
[Day 5](http://www.twitch.tv/spsdebo/b/537265311)
Gear update:
http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Debo-1782/hero/44598625
**New items of interest:**
* 2301 Nail Bitter, socket 732 int
* BlackThorne's Surcoat (3) Socket, Int, vit, Al Res
* Reckless Fists Int , Trifecta
* Sorcerous Runners Int, vit, All res, Movement
* Ring of Royal Granduer Int, IAS, LOH, LIFE % (Not equipped)
**Current in game time: 28 Hours**
**Current in game Sheet Dps: 716k**
**Current in game toughness: 3.6m**
**Today I will be crafting:**
* Aughilds Authority Shoulders/Bracers
* Cains Set Boots/Gloves
**Hooray for 2.06 crafting reform!!**
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**Day 6 Recap:**
[Day 6](http://www.twitch.tv/spsdebo/b/537508831)
Gear update:
http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Debo-1782/hero/44598625
**New items of interest:**
* 2166.8 Sever, socket 695 int
* Cains Habbit (1) Socket, Int, vit, Plague toad damage
* Cain Travelers Int, Vit, Movement Speed, Increase Sacrafice 15%
* Mage Fist, Int, IAS, CHD
* Aughilds Shoulders Int, Vit, Life%, Resource Cost Reduction
* Aughilds Bracer Int, Armor, Crit Chance, Poison damage
* Ouroborus Int, Avg Damage, Crit Chance, Life on Hit
**Current in game time: 34 Hours**
**Current in game Sheet Dps: 778k**
**Current in game toughness: 5.2m**
**Today I will be crafting:**
Nothing!
**I have Aughilds, Cain Set, and Black thorne 2 pieces of each.**
**Ring of Royal Granduer gives me the 3 piece set bonus for all of them**
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**6/13/2014**
**Day 7 Recap:**
[Day 7](http://www.twitch.tv/spsdebo/b/537845527)
[Day 7 (part 2)](http://www.twitch.tv/spsdebo/b/537921272)
**Gear update:**
[Current Gear](http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Debo-1782/hero/44598625)
**New items of interest:**
* Rhen'ho Flayer 2,200 716 int, 6% IAS, Socket (The Hype is Real)
* Mask Of Jeram (1) Socket, Int, vit, Life%
* Signet Victor Avg Damage, Int, CC, CHD
* Shock Tailsman Int, CC, CHD, IAS
**Current in game time: 43 Hours**
**Current in game Sheet Dps: 1m DPS**
**Current in game toughness: 6.3m**
**Today I will be crafting:**
Gems, and A lot of them. I hope to have All royal topazes by the end of the day.
**6/13/2014**
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**6/14/2014**
**Day 8 Recap:**
[Day 8](http://www.twitch.tv/spsdebo/b/538119994)
**Gear update:**
[Current Gear](http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Debo-1782/hero/44598625)
**New items of interest:**
* Cinder Coat
* Fleeting Strap
**Current in game time: 53 Hours**
**Current in game Sheet Dps: 1.13m DPS**
**Current in game toughness: 5.1m**
**Today I will be crafting:**
Gems, and A lot of them. (Their so friggin expensive)
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**6/14/2014**
**Day 9 Recap:**
[Day 9](http://www.twitch.tv/spsdebo/c/4476280)
**Gear update:**
[Current Gear](http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Debo-1782/hero/44598625)
**New items of interest:**
* Stone of Jordan (Fire)
**Current in game time: 58 Hours**
**Current in game Sheet Dps: 1.05m DPS**
**Current in game toughness: 5.29m**
**Today I will be Re-rolling:**
Ring of Royal Grandeur.
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**6/17/2014**
**Day 10 Recap:**
[Day 10](http://www.twitch.tv/spsdebo/b/539185372)
**Gear update:**
[Current Gear](http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Debo-1782/hero/44598625)
**New items of interest:**
* Dovu Energy Trap (trifecta necklace)
* Min Maxed Cain Pants
* Min Maxed Cain shoes
**Current in game time: 65 Hours**
**Current in game Sheet Dps: 1.048m DPS**
**Current in game toughness: 5.7m**
**Today I will be Re-rolling:**
Devu Energy Trap
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**6/18/2014**
**Day 11 Recap:**
[Day 11 Part 1](http://www.twitch.tv/spsdebo/b/539413644)
[Day 11 Part 2](http://www.twitch.tv/spsdebo/b/539520888)
**Gear update:**
[Current Gear](http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Debo-1782/hero/44598625)
**New items of interest:**
* Dovu Energy Trap (trifecta necklace)<--- Now 88% CHD
* Ruby Upgrade in Jeram Helmet
**Current in game time: 70 Hours**
**Current in game Sheet Dps: 1.126m DPS**
**Current in game toughness: 5.4m**
**Today I will be Re-rolling:**
Nothing!
Will be upgrading Gems again!
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**6/19/2014**
**Day 12 Recap:**
[Day 12 Part](http://www.twitch.tv/spsdebo/b/539413644)
**Gear update:**
[Current Gear](http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Debo-1782/hero/44598625)
**New items of interest:**
* None Really, but Max upgrade on gems in weapon, and helm slot
**Current in game time: 76 Hours**
**Current in game Sheet Dps: 1.156m DPS**
**Current in game toughness: 5.5m**
**Today I will be Re-rolling:**
Nothing!
Will be upgrading Gems again! Topazes!
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**6/20/2014**
**Day 13 Recap:**
[Day 13 (Starts at 2:30:00)](http://www.twitch.tv/spsdebo/b/539965270)
**Gear update:**
[Current Gear](http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Debo-1782/hero/44598625)
**New items of interest:**
* None but we will see today.
**Current in game time: 82 Hours**
**Current in game Sheet Dps: 1.161m DPS**
**Current in game toughness: 5.5m**
**Today I will be Re-rolling:**
Nothing!
Will be upgrading Gems again! Topazes!
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**6/21/2014**
**Day 14 Recap:**
[Day 14 ](http://www.twitch.tv/spsdebo/b/540272567)
**Gear update:**
[Current Gear](http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Debo-1782/hero/44598625)
**New items of interest:**
* Task and Theo
* Pants ---> 2 Max Royal Gems
* Zuni Boots
* Zuni Off Hand
**Current in game time: 91 Hours**
**Current in game Sheet Dps: 1.052m DPS**
**Current in game toughness: 7.2m**
**Today I will be Re-rolling:**
Nothing!
Will be upgrading Gems again! Topazes!
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**In conclusion**
**Day 15 Finale:**
[Day 15 Finale](http://www.twitch.tv/spsdebo/b/540608616)
**Final Gear/build/paragon Snapshot:**
[Character Snaphot](http://imgur.com/Yu1XllQ)
**Final in game time: 100 Hours**
**Final in game Sheet Dps: 1.079m DPS**
**Final in game toughness: 6.031m**
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**Video Highlights:**
[Ladder Simulator 2014 Update #1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNgeXx7e7cw)
[Ladder Simulator 2014 Update #2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yeqh6lOjFQ)
[Nerd Gasm](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNYjSxz12zs)
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Builds That I used in the first 100 Hours:
**Grin Reaper(Poison variant)**
**Build:**
[Grim Reaper (Poison) ](http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/witch-doctor#clUbRf!WVTe!ZbaZac)
**In Depth Guide:**
[Grin Reaper Guide on Reddit](http://redd.it/26a5c7)
**Video Guide:**
[Grin Reaper Video Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUOqX412oW8)
**Jeram Pet build (Fire varient)**
**Build:**
[Pet Build](http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/witch-doctor#WlUQYT!VWdR!bZZbcZ)
Video Guide:
[Jeram Build tutorial video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9auefn8VdU)
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**Graph on How things progressed over the days:**
[Damage/Toughness Graph](http://imgur.com/fuXroD7)
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Original Forum post:
http://redd.it/27tlwg
As for the rest, of course everything is down to pure luck. That's how the game works. Still, you have to consider how much 100 hours actually is, and how often legendaries actually drop.
I think the reason why they did change all of what they did, and made the game REALLLLLLY easy was for ladder.
If I did this at the beginning of the expansion launch.... I'd doubt I would of gotten all the gear I have.
sorry about multiple questions
As for the comment about making the game "really easy", if the only reason the game was difficult was because loot didn't drop often enough, then that's not a good reason to keep a game "hard", it's just a great way to burn people out because they don't get enough rewards for their efforts (which Blizz realised =P).
It's is catering to the market that holds the most money.
They made it casual, but to me that is ok. Because now for the players that want to go beyond that realm, their rankings that can offer a new challenge for veteran players.