A 99% qua spellcraft for Minstrel

[hotrat]

I tried to use the best Jewelry i could find (highest utility) and then as much epic armor as possible without going over any caps.
Then make the last few bits of armor according to what you need:
The hauberk is masterpiece, but just decrease slash skill a bit for 99% qua

If anyone has any other good builds post em here please

Stats:
Str: 72 Int: 0 Hits: 196
Con: 76 Pie: 0 Power: 0
Dex: 70 Cha: 76
Qui: 10 Emp: 0

Resists:
Body: 30 Energy: 23 Crush: 26
Cold: 30 Matter: 5 Thrust: 27
Heat: 30 Spirit: 7 Slash: 25

Skills:
7 Slash
Chest:
Imbue Points: 33 of 32 (100% Qual) Overcharge: 86%
Gem 1: 22 Dexterity - 98% precious Vapor Essence Jewel
Gem 2: 68 Hits - 98% flawless Blood Essence Jewel
Gem 3: 10 Charisma - 98% flawed Icy Essence Jewel
Gem 4: 3 Slash - 98% rough Watery War Sigil
Utility: 53.3

Arms:
Name: Sleeves of Coruscating Harmony
Level: 51 Quality: 100
AF: 100 Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 21 Dexterity
Effect 2: 13 Strength
Effect 3: 8 Body Resist
Effect 4: 8 Crush Resist
Utility: 54.7

Head:
Name: Coif of Coruscating Harmony
Level: 51 Quality: 100
AF: 100 Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 16 Constitution
Effect 2: 18 Charisma
Effect 3: 8 Energy Resist
Effect 4: 8 Thrust Resist
Utility: 54.7

Legs:
Imbue Points: 28 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: 7 Slash Resist - 94% imperfect Watery Shielding Jewel
Gem 2: 16 Charisma - 94% polished Icy Essence Jewel
Gem 3: 52 Hits - 94% faceted Blood Essence Jewel
Gem 4: 5 Thrust Resist - 94% flawed Airy Shielding Jewel
Utility: 47.7

Hands:
Imbue Points: 28 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: 7 Crush Resist - 94% imperfect Fiery Shielding Jewel
Gem 2: 7 Thrust Resist - 94% imperfect Airy Shielding Jewel
Gem 3: 7 Slash Resist - 94% imperfect Watery Shielding Jewel
Gem 4: 5 Energy Resist - 94% flawed Light Shielding Jewel
Utility: 52.0

Feet:
Imbue Points: 28 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: 7 Crush Resist - 94% imperfect Fiery Shielding Jewel
Gem 2: 7 Thrust Resist - 94% imperfect Airy Shielding Jewel
Gem 3: 7 Slash Resist - 94% imperfect Watery Shielding Jewel
Gem 4: 13 Charisma - 94% imperfect Icy Essence Jewel
Utility: 50.7

Right Hand:
Imbue Points: 28 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: 4 Slash - 94% flawed Watery War Sigil
Gem 2: 28 Hits - 94% flawed Blood Essence Jewel
Gem 3: 7 Spirit Resist - 94% imperfect Vapor Shielding Jewel
Gem 4: 5 Matter Resist - 94% flawed Earthen Shielding Jewel
Utility: 51.0

Left Hand:
Name: Avernal Malison Defender
Level: 0 Quality: 0
DPS: 0 Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 48 Hits
Effect 2: 8 Heat Resist
Effect 3: 8 Body Resist
Effect 4: Empty
Utility: 44.0

Neck:
Name: Avernal Necklace
Level: 0 Quality: 0
Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 10 Heat Resist
Effect 2: 10 Energy Resist
Effect 3: 19 Constitution
Effect 4: Empty
Utility: 52.7

Cloak:
Name: Infernal Pyre Walker's Cloak
Level: 0 Quality: 0
Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 10 Dexterity
Effect 2: 10 Quickness
Effect 3: 12 Heat Resist
Effect 4: Empty
Utility: 37.3

Jewel:
Name: Infernal Black Diamond
Level: 0 Quality: 0
Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 10 Cold Resist
Effect 2: 10 Body Resist
Effect 3: 18 Strength
Effect 4: Empty
Utility: 52.0

Belt:
Name: Accursed Belt of Might
Level: 0 Quality: 0
Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 10 Strength
Effect 2: 4 Crush Resist
Effect 3: 4 Slash Resist
Effect 4: 4 Body Resist
Utility: 30.7

Right Ring:
Name: Infernal Black Diamond Ring
Level: 0 Quality: 0
Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 12 Strength
Effect 2: 12 Constitution
Effect 3: 10 Cold Resist
Effect 4: Empty
Utility: 36.0

Left Ring:
Name: Infernal Black Diamond Ring
Level: 0 Quality: 0
Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 12 Strength
Effect 2: 12 Constitution
Effect 3: 10 Cold Resist
Effect 4: Empty
Utility: 36.0

Right Wrist:
Name: Infernal Black Diamond Bracer
Level: 0 Quality: 0
Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 10 Charisma
Effect 2: 10 Constitution
Effect 3: 10 Dexterity
Effect 4: Empty
Utility: 20.0

Left Wrist:
Name: Cailiondar Bracer o Battle
Level: 0 Quality: 0
Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 9 Charisma
Effect 2: 7 Constitution
Effect 3: 7 Dexterity
Effect 4: 7 Strength
Utility: 20.0

 

[zlair]

as far as i have understood, ur stat is capped at 75 points, and resist at 27 points.

maybe im wrong tho ?

 

[Tranquil-]

Stat caps are at +75 yes. Resists are at (lvl/2)+1 which means 26% at lvl 50.

That template he has doesn't cap all stats because it's meant to be a cheaper template. He's using alot of DF jewelry which is easy to get. That's probably why he has abit of an overkill on some resists.

 

[Draylor]

It should be safe to overcharge the crafted pieces a bit. Higher quality jewels to make this more likely to be successful will still be very cheap (probably adding a few 100g to the total)

I assume you already have the armour - since a 100% hauberk could be very expensive. If not then try for 100% on the gloves or boots - theyre far cheaper.

 

[old.Kantz]

Should get a crafted shield instead.

Also put mele things like Str, Qui + Slash on the sword/shield.
Get the + resists + hits + con/char stats on the armours, since ministrels are often hit/nuked.. ect ect while having drum/flute in their hands.

A hint is getting the "Secret orders quest bracers" since their imbue vaule is very high: + 8% body/cold/spirit + 15 hits

Just my opinion thou'...

 

[hotrat]

Yer this is the cheap most items from DF build, i have most of it done already
As time goes by i will improve it but ...
Stats:
Str: 74 Int: 0 Hits: 178
Con: 76 Pie: 0 Power: 8
Dex: 64 Cha: 65
Qui: 0 Emp: 0

Resists:
Body: 26 Energy: 32 Crush: 19
Cold: 16 Matter: 8 Thrust: 26
Heat: 28 Spirit: 4 Slash: 26

Skills:
4 Slash

these are my stats with only 2 SC items (boots and sword), only 10 off cap for cha and dex and most resists very high. 10 more dex or 5% more resist aint gonna make a huge difference though, but its something to work on
I changed my sword to have melee resists hits and +slash, seems more sensible seeing as if im in melee i should have my sword out.
Yer master piece boots and gloves should be possible in time, and overcharging as well. This is mostly just a quick, safe and cheap template that yields very nice resists and stats, i mean who needs 5 more dex or 4 more hits i spose a bit more spirit resist and + skills would be nice though, something to work on anyway.
Think i'lll give that quest a go tomorrow, 51.8 utility for that bracer, compared to 20 utility for cailonder bracer of battle.
If anyopne has any suggestion for other items with high utility please post here. I know the grand summoner drops a good cloak, i need one of them next patch when you can kill him. But are there any other items?

 

[AbPoon]

An SM will hammer you for absolutly stupid pbaoe damage with that sort of spirit resist btw

I'd maybe even it out a little bit so you take a little bit off a few other resists so you dont leave yourself wide open to one sort of attack, expect SM's to become abit more commen in rvr aslo, just alittle bit of advice there

But other then that its a very good template.

 

[hotrat]

Yer i am a bit weak to SM's but i don't fear them as much as enchanters ... yet
Im working on a template using the secret orders quest bracer - Veiled Bracer of Eyes, trouble is too much cold resist, so i need a new ring, but infernal black diamond ring (10% cold each) has utility 36 and most other rings suck Same goes for Jewel, although stone of evil emantations is ok.