Hey guys, I am wondering what is quickest paragon leveling would be better for me? I run Archon, but to be honest I dont see difference in XP/hour if comparing lets say MP3 and MP4-5, since I spent more time killing elites.
I am currently at 340k DPS buffed, crafting Gloves/Ammies with all the essances I get. Besides those I don't see any upgrade that is in my budget. I currently have ~200mil to spend (payed a lot for my current mempo).
Would it be better to run with Hellfire ring? I lose ~25k DPS when buffed but that's 30% more XP.
And what route is most popular now? I see some people say it's still Alkaeizer, some just have good gear and do Depth 2 on MP6+.
I currently tried running Arreat 2->Depth 2, played around with MP, tried to do just Depth 2 on MP5. But seems like XP/h stays around the same. Give or take I get ~60mil per hour, sometimes more if I get lucky with mob density and map layout without lot of backtracking.
Problem with doing "long runs" when I run Crater and then Depth is that on higher MP I sometimes lose archon, lets say I run from Tower checkpoint, at the start there is elite pack with Extra health. I pop archon and nuke them, trying to get to other mobs but there is no mobs at all and I lose archon. This pretty much doesn't happen on MP2-3 since I kill elites in ~5sec.
If you don't care about essences you can run CotA on MP10 for some very nice XP and loot. Just don't bother with the elite. Otherwise I prefer to just run Keeps 2 since other zones will have issues with Archon falling off at higher MP.
Likely lower MP will be the most efficient, like MP1-2, even at 200-300k dps or so, because elites take longer to kill but don't provide a comparable increase in xp. That would mean hellfire ring would probably be worthwhile. At higher mp, like 5+, hellfire ring isn't nearly as useful since you're already getting a large xp bonus from the high MP. Additionally, SoJ at high MP is great since it helps you kill elites faster, which is the main limiting factor to keeping Archon form at high MP.
So what people with similar DPS run now and what MP? I tried doing MP3 with ring and got only 65-68m XP/h. Not a huge difference considering I also get more essences and loot on MP4.
My consern is only XP/h, loot doesnt really matter, but if there is a chance to get more loot with pretty much same XP/h give or take.
from paragon 1-30 i farmed mp 2 keep depths and arreat craters. Now i farm mp 5, same route. The xp gain is really huge, 3-5 runs for a level. I noticed that Rakkis reverse and bridge are kinda low on xp for some reason even though these areas are quite packed with mobs.
I usually get to the core of arreat checkpoint then start the run with core of arreat reverse - wp to keepd depths 3 - clear untill you reach bastion's keep - wp to arreat crater 1 - wp to arreat crater 2 - repeat.
You might want to skip core of arreat and keep depths 1.
I think the options are basically MP0-2, Act 3 runs, or MP10 CotA runs. While killing the elite with under 300k buffed dps I was averaging around 60 mil xp per hour. Skipping the elite should get you more xp, though I don't know how much, and higher dps should definitely give more xp.
You can also try blizzard+scorpion farming. I hear you can get as much as 120 mil xp per hour doing that, but it's mind numingly dull.
When I ran archon to level I ran mp3, crater 2,depths2, crossing in that order. I got about 60-70m/hour. After 1.07, I did it on mp5, got about 70m/hour, same runs.
Then I did MP10 CoTa runs, without killing the elite. I was netting about 80m/hour with that method.
There's a video by a guy on here who did MP10 Crater 2, scorpions only runs using FN to lock the packs and blizzard to kill. He was claiming 100+m/hour.
I might get decent depth diggers for Archon (more Int/Vit+AR compared to my Blackthorns). Or is getting Inna's pants better?
Your pants are pretty good. I would lose some attack speed and get vit+ar on some of your items but it's personal preference really. But to be honest i don't know if Archon needs high attack speed...
Is there any software for XP tracking? Like the one scanning screenshots, wich I can't make work on 2560x1440 resolution. I found some programm that you can put stats mannually but that takes too much time, I also found LootAlert modification with XP tracker and detailed statistics on all of yout runs and realtime XP/h but I heard people got banned for using it.
I know that 99% of all multiboxers use this soft but I am still afraid of using it. Programm is called Finders Keepers. But as I see it this soft reads from RAM to see legendary drops and track XP.
Inna's is way better for the sheet dps. If you don't need the vit/all res. In my case a 83 int innas 9 ias with gems vs 170 int blackthrones the innas gives me about 16k more dps
I am currently at 340k DPS buffed, crafting Gloves/Ammies with all the essances I get. Besides those I don't see any upgrade that is in my budget. I currently have ~200mil to spend (payed a lot for my current mempo).
http://us.battle.net...3/hero/29953672 - my armory
Would it be better to run with Hellfire ring? I lose ~25k DPS when buffed but that's 30% more XP.
And what route is most popular now? I see some people say it's still Alkaeizer, some just have good gear and do Depth 2 on MP6+.
I currently tried running Arreat 2->Depth 2, played around with MP, tried to do just Depth 2 on MP5. But seems like XP/h stays around the same. Give or take I get ~60mil per hour, sometimes more if I get lucky with mob density and map layout without lot of backtracking.
Problem with doing "long runs" when I run Crater and then Depth is that on higher MP I sometimes lose archon, lets say I run from Tower checkpoint, at the start there is elite pack with Extra health. I pop archon and nuke them, trying to get to other mobs but there is no mobs at all and I lose archon. This pretty much doesn't happen on MP2-3 since I kill elites in ~5sec.
Any advice on my gear/farm route is welcomed.
Likely lower MP will be the most efficient, like MP1-2, even at 200-300k dps or so, because elites take longer to kill but don't provide a comparable increase in xp. That would mean hellfire ring would probably be worthwhile. At higher mp, like 5+, hellfire ring isn't nearly as useful since you're already getting a large xp bonus from the high MP. Additionally, SoJ at high MP is great since it helps you kill elites faster, which is the main limiting factor to keeping Archon form at high MP.
Crusader DPS and EHP Spreadsheet, meant for Crusaders
My Wizard
My consern is only XP/h, loot doesnt really matter, but if there is a chance to get more loot with pretty much same XP/h give or take.
I just have a feeling I am doing something wrong.
I usually get to the core of arreat checkpoint then start the run with core of arreat reverse - wp to keepd depths 3 - clear untill you reach bastion's keep - wp to arreat crater 1 - wp to arreat crater 2 - repeat.
You might want to skip core of arreat and keep depths 1.
my profile for reference:
http://eu.battle.net...6/hero/11404596
Your dps is high but i think your EHP might be a bit low for mp5? i could be wrong though. Anyway good luck
P.S: why don't you go for a marquise ruby on that sword? I think it provides more stable dps for Archon.
Edit: Oh and i'm even considering replacing all of the topaz on the chest / pants with amethysts so i can reach 1 million buffed EHP.
You can also try blizzard+scorpion farming. I hear you can get as much as 120 mil xp per hour doing that, but it's mind numingly dull.
Crusader DPS and EHP Spreadsheet, meant for Crusaders
My Wizard
Then I did MP10 CoTa runs, without killing the elite. I was netting about 80m/hour with that method.
There's a video by a guy on here who did MP10 Crater 2, scorpions only runs using FN to lock the packs and blizzard to kill. He was claiming 100+m/hour.
So realistic target for XP/h is ~70mil/h?
Your pants are pretty good. I would lose some attack speed and get vit+ar on some of your items but it's personal preference really. But to be honest i don't know if Archon needs high attack speed...
Yeah gearing a barb is super cheap but i wouldn't call it depressing since Archon wizards are so awesome
If you are farming 70mil/h you need about 150 hours to get from paragon 0 to 100 (rough estimate) i think.
I know that 99% of all multiboxers use this soft but I am still afraid of using it. Programm is called Finders Keepers. But as I see it this soft reads from RAM to see legendary drops and track XP.