Thanks for that tip about the Leg Gems, rng is so on my side for this case, Pain Enhancer was the 4th one I got! My friend came on and we're doing some more runs, will update later tonight. (Also, FINALLY got a socket on my weapon.)
Thanks for the tip and positive feedback! Yesterday, shortly after posting this, one of my few friends that play actually came on and had some time to carry me through some rifts (normal and greater) Got some sweet L Gems (Trapped, Powerful, Zei's, and a couple more), and some nice upgrades. Highlights include plans that yielded Ancient pants, an Ancient belt he didn't need, a nice 1 hand bow (That for the love of god won't roll a socket after a bunch of wasted Souls. No Gifts either yet.), and a Natayla's chest (heard that set was getting some possible use in the future). Kadala, while not coughing up any Marauders yet, did compensate me with Magefist and Firewalkers. Taking this as I sign, I did get Fire damage on my Wraps and switched to a Cluster Arrow Fire build. Also, since it's just normal for now, I'm using the Scoundrel, as he's strapped with hand me downs and I found the 50% cdr token for him. Gave him all the cc talents to help with CtW
I know you don't get the Torment elusive legendary drops, but the logic is to get what does drop as fast as possible for any possible upgrades, or worst case extra Souls (won't say no to that). I can still spend shards for possible Marauders. I figured I don't have to worry about RoRG farming too much till I have close to set bonuses, so today is gonna be a lot of rift runs. I've got over 150 keys to burn, lol. Hopefully by the end of today I'll be good to go for farming T1 with relative ease. I may be there now, but I'm not sure yet. Will update profile page very shortly.
So, inspired by Mad Tom's Seasonal Monk diary ( http://www.diablofans.com/forums/diablo-iii-general-forums/diablo-iii-general-discussion/113928-my-monk-s2-diary ), I decided I'd write up something similar, but the thing is I only recently got back into D3 a month or two ago, and am still playing catch up when it comes to the nuances. Also, I play mostly solo for now. I decided to try out Demon Hunter after switching toons a few times, but had never played it before and learned a lot about it recently. I had also not played through story mode in forever, so instead of leveling straight from Adventure Mode, I decided to clear campaign first. I started on normal, and upped the difficulty level each act. So by act 5, I was on T1. This is actually where I first started dying and having issues killing things. Ended up knocking it back down to normal just to kill off Mathial and be done with it, and was 58 after that, so I did Act 1 bounties using the strategy outline by Debo here: http://www.diablofans.com/forums/diablo-iii-class-forums/witch-doctor-the-mbwiru-eikura/103714-debos-the-24-hour-witch-doctor I figured I'd just leave it on normal and blaze through it, upping the levels one I got good gear.
So, at 70, and after picking over what I had on my power leveled Monk (turns out getting power leveled wasn't very fun, so I just shelved the Monk for now) and crafting a couple pieces, I had a L60 Wyrdward, and rolled 20% Lightning damage on my Reaper's Wraps, so figured I'd start off lightning. Also got dmg bonues to Multishot, so using that instead of EArrow - Ball Lightning, and Entangling Shot for generator due to the ability on my Bow. In addition, I got a L69 Glass of Life that will go nicely with Wraps and Blood Vengence. So, right now my goal is to swiftly farm Act 1, 3, and 4 bounties and reset game for each clear to try and get RoRG and Pride's Fall (just in case). Also will check Caverns of Aranae and Core of Arreat too for goblins and hopefully get Boon of the Hoarder soon. Then/inbetween, running Rifts, again, on normal as per this tip from Rhykker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytWqpl832FM Will be spending Blood Shards on Marauder pieces as layed out here on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/Diablo3DemonHunters/wiki/new70
This is gonna be interactive, if you have any tips, constructive criticism, or suggestions, feel free to shout them out. I'll update as anything interesting happens.
I'm trying to level a Seasonal WD using this awesome guide, but when it comes to A1 bounties, was there a change to how they work in 2.1.2? I can't seem to get a map that doesn't get at least 1-2 of the red or blue ones w/ boss kill requirement. So I'm always doing 3-4 bounties and then resetting and never getting Caches.
Thank you for such an in-depth guide! I had taken a long break from D3 right after getting level 70 in RoS, and when I recently came back a lot of things were confusing to me at first, and your guide helped me to clarify a lot!
Hey there. I' not quite 70 yet (been slogging through story mode between work), but I've got some gear that gives total of 23% Locust damage, and 15% poison, so was looking for a good build to take advantage of that and found yours. Looks good, but are there other runes you've toyed with, like Piranhado, Big Stinker, or Leeching Beasts?
Question, (Great guide by the way, thanks for it!) If I were to go with Thunder/Sweeping Wind as my clicks, which rune would be best for SW? I love FoT with Thunderclap, but also love SW.
Thanks for that tip about the Leg Gems, rng is so on my side for this case, Pain Enhancer was the 4th one I got! My friend came on and we're doing some more runs, will update later tonight. (Also, FINALLY got a socket on my weapon.)
Thanks for the tip and positive feedback! Yesterday, shortly after posting this, one of my few friends that play actually came on and had some time to carry me through some rifts (normal and greater) Got some sweet L Gems (Trapped, Powerful, Zei's, and a couple more), and some nice upgrades. Highlights include plans that yielded Ancient pants, an Ancient belt he didn't need, a nice 1 hand bow (That for the love of god won't roll a socket after a bunch of wasted Souls. No Gifts either yet.), and a Natayla's chest (heard that set was getting some possible use in the future). Kadala, while not coughing up any Marauders yet, did compensate me with Magefist and Firewalkers. Taking this as I sign, I did get Fire damage on my Wraps and switched to a Cluster Arrow Fire build. Also, since it's just normal for now, I'm using the Scoundrel, as he's strapped with hand me downs and I found the 50% cdr token for him. Gave him all the cc talents to help with CtW
I know you don't get the Torment elusive legendary drops, but the logic is to get what does drop as fast as possible for any possible upgrades, or worst case extra Souls (won't say no to that). I can still spend shards for possible Marauders. I figured I don't have to worry about RoRG farming too much till I have close to set bonuses, so today is gonna be a lot of rift runs. I've got over 150 keys to burn, lol. Hopefully by the end of today I'll be good to go for farming T1 with relative ease. I may be there now, but I'm not sure yet. Will update profile page very shortly.
So, inspired by Mad Tom's Seasonal Monk diary ( http://www.diablofans.com/forums/diablo-iii-general-forums/diablo-iii-general-discussion/113928-my-monk-s2-diary ), I decided I'd write up something similar, but the thing is I only recently got back into D3 a month or two ago, and am still playing catch up when it comes to the nuances. Also, I play mostly solo for now. I decided to try out Demon Hunter after switching toons a few times, but had never played it before and learned a lot about it recently. I had also not played through story mode in forever, so instead of leveling straight from Adventure Mode, I decided to clear campaign first. I started on normal, and upped the difficulty level each act. So by act 5, I was on T1. This is actually where I first started dying and having issues killing things. Ended up knocking it back down to normal just to kill off Mathial and be done with it, and was 58 after that, so I did Act 1 bounties using the strategy outline by Debo here: http://www.diablofans.com/forums/diablo-iii-class-forums/witch-doctor-the-mbwiru-eikura/103714-debos-the-24-hour-witch-doctor I figured I'd just leave it on normal and blaze through it, upping the levels one I got good gear.
So, at 70, and after picking over what I had on my power leveled Monk (turns out getting power leveled wasn't very fun, so I just shelved the Monk for now) and crafting a couple pieces, I had a L60 Wyrdward, and rolled 20% Lightning damage on my Reaper's Wraps, so figured I'd start off lightning. Also got dmg bonues to Multishot, so using that instead of EArrow - Ball Lightning, and Entangling Shot for generator due to the ability on my Bow. In addition, I got a L69 Glass of Life that will go nicely with Wraps and Blood Vengence. So, right now my goal is to swiftly farm Act 1, 3, and 4 bounties and reset game for each clear to try and get RoRG and Pride's Fall (just in case). Also will check Caverns of Aranae and Core of Arreat too for goblins and hopefully get Boon of the Hoarder soon. Then/inbetween, running Rifts, again, on normal as per this tip from Rhykker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytWqpl832FM Will be spending Blood Shards on Marauder pieces as layed out here on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/Diablo3DemonHunters/wiki/new70
This is gonna be interactive, if you have any tips, constructive criticism, or suggestions, feel free to shout them out. I'll update as anything interesting happens.
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Scorpious-1620/hero/59103759
Nice! Hope they don't change something before it releases.
Ok. I had thought that if you stocked them and opened them at 70 you'd get that level gear and tested it and was wrong anyway, so moot point ^^;
I see what you did there.
Edit: Wtf, it didn't quote...
I'm trying to level a Seasonal WD using this awesome guide, but when it comes to A1 bounties, was there a change to how they work in 2.1.2? I can't seem to get a map that doesn't get at least 1-2 of the red or blue ones w/ boss kill requirement. So I'm always doing 3-4 bounties and then resetting and never getting Caches.
Sucks about your "friend" booting you, hope he doesn't need anything from you in the near future, lol.
Thank you for such an in-depth guide! I had taken a long break from D3 right after getting level 70 in RoS, and when I recently came back a lot of things were confusing to me at first, and your guide helped me to clarify a lot!
Yes, the point is to focus on stacking one resist type.
Also, Choganlol and Yajnaji, gtfo.
Oh, what Enchantress build would you guys recommend?