I've been buying cheap gear for a while (100k tops) and I am progressing currently with 21k HP, 10.3k unbuffed dps, 2.5k armor (seriously low), all resists around 220+, 41% dodge, 2.4 AS and something like 400 LoH. I get hit around a lot, my HP goes way down constantly but I keep finding myself alive and in the thick of things.
Thing is people aren't realizing that stats in itself (gear) aren't the only thing you need to keep an eye on. Especially for those who don't have millions to spend on the AH, such as myself, you need to think about what kind of build you are playing, what are its strengths and weaknesses, how can I maximize my effectiveness, etc. I'm still dual wielding, so I focused on getting good AS%, enough resists, the most dex for dodge/damage I could get since I don't use Evasion and other details that don't make uber nor horrible, just good enough to go through content without having to skip stuff.
I understand where your coming from mate, I rarely have over 100k to spend on the AH. So im really only using what i pick up. Iv had a bit of luck recently. Iv really only had to get weapons off the AH. So i find myself doing the whole In and Out dance with elite packs. Run in, Pop my immunities and burst as much as i can > Run like a 10 year old does from michael jackson.
I started Act 1 inferno with ~30k health, 4k armor, about 8.5k dps and 40%ish dodge. I pretty much steamrolled Act 1, albeit I already have two other toons progressed into Act 2, so that probably helped a bit. The only problem I see with 5x NV Butcher runs is that 99.9% of the time I get shafted with gear that A. No one would use if they had half a brain, B. Would be simply amazing if it had that ONE stat in place of another that make it completely worthless for me. or C. Are level 55-57 blues.
Lol I also just started Inferno for the first time a couple of hours ago. My stats are worse than yours (5k damage, 35k health and 4k armor I think); I can't do anything against elite packs in Act 1 Inferno. I've only bought a fist weapon on the AH and nothing else, that's probably why I suck so much. Just make sure your resistances are "adequate", cause mine suck. I probably should start buying items to progress further, I'm gonna wait for patch 1.0.3 before trying again though.
I jumped onto the AH and bought 2 fist weapons with 500+ DPS including decent states for about 50k each. So i'd suggest having a look at what you can get from there.
Ill be progressing into Inferno soon, Just started heaven on hell.
Just wondering what viable stats would be to get through Inferno without to many problems ?
Im currently sitting on about 12k dps, 30k hp, Approx 40% dodge.
This is what I currently use in Hell (near the end of act 2), it gives you a ton of spirit thanks to the high attack speed of fists of thunder, which in turn will enable you to use Mantra of Healing (Boon of Protection) for the shield and extra healing. I use Cyclone strike to pull mobs back into my Sweeping wind and in range to keep generating spirit. Breath of Heaven is there for the 15% damage buff and Serenity to escape snares or stuns.
My passives are all defensive. One With Everything might not seem so good but it will save you a lot of pain when you stack one kind of resistance. Seize the initiative is basicly preference, since I run with a shield instead of dual wielding. And Transcendence is a must have as it increases your healing by a huge amount.
This build is really defensive so it will reduce your damage dealt by a little bit, but it will make you really hard to take down which feels great.
I hope this helps.
Awesome, thanks mate. Ill give it a try when i get a chance
G'day fellas.
Having a bit of trouble with nightmare, Im up to act 3 and im currently killing the hearts prior to downing Azmodan.
I have approx 9k health with about 25% dodge, But im not to sure if im using the right skills etc etc.
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I jumped onto the AH and bought 2 fist weapons with 500+ DPS including decent states for about 50k each. So i'd suggest having a look at what you can get from there.
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Just wondering what viable stats would be to get through Inferno without to many problems ?
Im currently sitting on about 12k dps, 30k hp, Approx 40% dodge.
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Into Act 2 in hell mode now and having a bit of trouble surviving.
Im currently using this spec.
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/monk#aZXgiQ!ZdY!cYZaZb
Im weilding a Diabo, approx 30% dodge(due to dex) and about 22k HP.
Any pointers ? Should i be using a Diabo or go back to fist weapons or 1h/1h ?
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What would be the best bet to use ?
Its also personal preference.
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From what i understand, im a little under geared from where i should be at. Iv been really unlucky with Dex/Vit drops. D:
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Are you Dual wielding or 2hander ?
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Awesome, thanks mate. Ill give it a try when i get a chance
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Having a bit of trouble with nightmare, Im up to act 3 and im currently killing the hearts prior to downing Azmodan.
I have approx 9k health with about 25% dodge, But im not to sure if im using the right skills etc etc.
http://us.battle.net...gijQ!ZdY!YbZZbb
That is what im currently using.
If anyone is able to give me a few tips or a better spec, Would be appreciated :3