Seems like this is the only forums around that post some good builds. Like I saw some people posting earlier, I went the non ranged weapon route as well. Reason I choose this is due to a habit from some good ole d2 mods. More dex = more dodge and more block rate. I literally stood in front of the final boss and blocked/dodged all his attacks. Top it off long as you can keep smoke screen up, the monsters/boss just stands there picking their nose lol.
I'm holding out till I can get shiruken cloud, but current my twin chakrams are my main attack. I was using impale with impact on bosses, but now they seem to have a crap load more life (meaning fight drags out longer), and there minions have alot more hp. If they do perhaps reach me, and smoke screen isn't up, or I want to finish off a mob I toss up fan of knives with retaliate.
What I'd like to know from some of the higher lvl demon hunters out there, is what is your dps? Right now I'm about lvl 35 ish, and doing bout 705 dps. I pretty much have all my gear dex with vit when I can afford it. I achieve the dps with a mostly dex, +damage rings/ammy, and a weapon socketed with a ruby (currently p-ruby) .
Recently due to nightmare I had to keep my eye out for gear that had dex/vit/int for resistances. I'm guessing though if I dual wielded crossbows with rubies socked, I could probably do even more damage. Though that comes at a price. Just like sacrificing dex for vit, or int. That's how I see it at least.
Honestly this build sucks prior to getting chakram, because Impale costs to much hate to spam. And really shines with smoke screen (since you can keep dps going while having it up). Now my main thoughts on why I wanted to be in the "fray" and not back far off with a bow, is due to the similar idea that "hammerdins" (yes we all hated them) in d2 used. Not sure if any noticed, but if you use the twin chakram, and stand right in front of a creature, BOTH hit them (then continue onwards lol). Since even with fast attack speed, being far away still takes a second or so before it reaches the target or when you get the aim right. So hitting with two at a time, is very nasty.
We'll see how I survive in hell mode, and through any other challenges this game throws at me. I just like to play unique builds, and had tons of fun with a melee sorc in d2. The melee wiz in d3 just isn't the same as d2 melee sorc lol.
I wouldn't recommend any die hard gamer, who wants to take this class to its max potential by using this build. I simply am doing it for fun. Though it may be more useful in pvp.
One last note, anyone else feel like there playing castlevania with a demon hunter? Lol, I swear using skills like vault, throwing knives, and chakrams all over the place makes me feel like a vampire hunter @_@.
Edit:
Nearly forgot to ask, does anyone know if the beta info from the legendary items or set items is anything near accurate? I'd be awesome if natalya's set was in the game....just curious ;p
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Seems like this is the only forums around that post some good builds. Like I saw some people posting earlier, I went the non ranged weapon route as well. Reason I choose this is due to a habit from some good ole d2 mods. More dex = more dodge and more block rate. I literally stood in front of the final boss and blocked/dodged all his attacks. Top it off long as you can keep smoke screen up, the monsters/boss just stands there picking their nose lol.
I'm holding out till I can get shiruken cloud, but current my twin chakrams are my main attack. I was using impale with impact on bosses, but now they seem to have a crap load more life (meaning fight drags out longer), and there minions have alot more hp. If they do perhaps reach me, and smoke screen isn't up, or I want to finish off a mob I toss up fan of knives with retaliate.
This is my current skill set:
http://us.battle.net....eXVh!bXV!.aZaZ
What I'd like to know from some of the higher lvl demon hunters out there, is what is your dps? Right now I'm about lvl 35 ish, and doing bout 705 dps. I pretty much have all my gear dex with vit when I can afford it. I achieve the dps with a mostly dex, +damage rings/ammy, and a weapon socketed with a ruby (currently p-ruby) .
Recently due to nightmare I had to keep my eye out for gear that had dex/vit/int for resistances. I'm guessing though if I dual wielded crossbows with rubies socked, I could probably do even more damage. Though that comes at a price. Just like sacrificing dex for vit, or int. That's how I see it at least.
Honestly this build sucks prior to getting chakram, because Impale costs to much hate to spam. And really shines with smoke screen (since you can keep dps going while having it up). Now my main thoughts on why I wanted to be in the "fray" and not back far off with a bow, is due to the similar idea that "hammerdins" (yes we all hated them) in d2 used. Not sure if any noticed, but if you use the twin chakram, and stand right in front of a creature, BOTH hit them (then continue onwards lol). Since even with fast attack speed, being far away still takes a second or so before it reaches the target or when you get the aim right. So hitting with two at a time, is very nasty.
We'll see how I survive in hell mode, and through any other challenges this game throws at me. I just like to play unique builds, and had tons of fun with a melee sorc in d2. The melee wiz in d3 just isn't the same as d2 melee sorc lol.
I wouldn't recommend any die hard gamer, who wants to take this class to its max potential by using this build. I simply am doing it for fun. Though it may be more useful in pvp.
One last note, anyone else feel like there playing castlevania with a demon hunter? Lol, I swear using skills like vault, throwing knives, and chakrams all over the place makes me feel like a vampire hunter @_@.
Edit:
Nearly forgot to ask, does anyone know if the beta info from the legendary items or set items is anything near accurate? I'd be awesome if natalya's set was in the game....just curious ;p