Need some Valewalker advice.

[dohhhh]

Ok. I leveled a valewalker way back, and i kinda wanna try him out when 1.81 comes.
Keep in mind; its only rr2, its a firby, and i'll most likely buy DR for the account

1) Which spec is better? (His current spec is 50 Scythe, 38 Arb, 20 parry)
2) Which artis is a must for VW ?
3) Which RAs should i go for first ? up to rr5.
4) Do i need him ML'ed, and if so - which MA should i choose ?
5) .. If i shouldnt choose an artifact weap. What should i use ? ML10 ? lgm ? or champweap ?

Keep in mind that i will mostly play him solo so he should be specced & ToAed/DR'ed for it

 

[Dracus]

Ask blizzardblade, xenophobiac or frozensolid(not sure if they all still play)

The most dedicated VWs I know of

/Dracus

 

[Kaun_IA]

frozen and xen are both online most days... havent seen blizard far a bit

i think arti weapon is nice for VW.... snakecharer. gov is nice.som is a must imo.

your curret spec is very good for solo imo.

but yeah, like dracus said.... best to ask experst like xen or frozen

 

[Mirt]

havent seen blizard far a bit

I'm still around although I retired my vw a while ago, currently PLing a sorc on classic tho.

>1) Which spec is better? (His current spec is 50 Scythe, 38 Arb, 20 parry)

That's spec is good. If you solo and you have a bot, you might as well go 50s 34a 26p, however the difference between the two is minimal. I tried all sorts of lower scythe specs, and the gain in parry just didn't seem worth it for the loss in damage.

>2) Which artis is a must for VW ?

IMO GoV, GoLM, Snake carmers. It's easier to make templates around SC rather than ML10 scythe, also you can swap an SC out for a LW or sun weapon very easily and only loose some minor resists.

>3) Which RAs should i go for first ? up to rr5.

Chances are you'll be solo, so you'll need IP2 and Purge2, then try for some aug str, aug qui, mo pain, mp parry.

>4) Do i need him ML'ed, and if so - which MA should i choose ?
You won't get groups, so you don't need MLs on a vw. Stormlord is useless and the only good thing from battlemaster is bodyguard.

>5) .. If i shouldnt choose an artifact weap. What should i use ? ML10 ? lgm ? or champweap ?

For solo LWs, I'd sugget getting 99% qua: heat cold and matter

 

[Frozensolid]

Bliz pretty much summoned it up

>1) Which spec is better? (His current spec is 50 Scythe, 38 Arb, 20 parry)

Go that or 50s 34a 26p... Either specs are fine, differences are minimal. But i wouldnt advice any other specs then these 2.

>2) Which artis is a must for VW ?

GoV for sure, bonusses are too good for a VW to leave out. I would advice SoM if ur planning to solo alot, that proc can save ur ass from time to time. Beside that, Snakechamber and GoLM are decent artis to maximise ur toa bonuses. CB is quite nice to have aswell, wheter u decide to abuse the stunfeedback or not

>3) Which RAs should i go for first ? up to rr5.

Built towards IP2 and Purge2, and pick up some aug str. MoP and ichnor are decent to have but save those for later rr's. MoF 1 and 2 are nice to have aswell to decrease the amount of resists on ur LT & style procs.

>4) Do i need him ML'ed, and if so - which MA should i choose ?
If u decide to do some ML's go Battlemaster, stormlord is just useless. But when ur only planning on soloing there arent that much usefull things in the BM line. Throw weapon is sometimes nice to break BT, grapple if u wish to use the stun feedback thingy but thats basically it for soloing.

>5) .. If i shouldnt choose an artifact weap. What should i use ? ML10 ? lgm ? or champweap ?

If ur not going for the snakechamber, i would take champ scythe or LW scythes (if u can be arsed to change weapons most fights). The ml10 scythe isnt worth it imo.


Good luck If u got any questions u can always contact me ingame. I'm usually on my vw or druid.
But that goes for anyone ofc

 

[Vodkafairy]

grapple + ceremonial bracer stun immunity.

lajjjjjjjjjjjjjftap

 

[Taxii]

I know i quit daoc a while back, but VF - that stunt only works 1on1

I agree with Blizz on all aspects, but when it comes to the SC'ing the Champ Scythe isent that bad plus it has the pwn look

 

[dohhhh]

Nice. Thanks for all the tips. Abusing grapple+cb sounds fun, but would prolly get me banned and not get the best rep. so ill pass on it

I think ill stick with this spec since stones are too expensive Ill have to look into using snakecharmer or champweap. Look means alot (..said the big firbolg).

 

[dohhhh]

As for SoK.. any comments ? SoK or snakecharmer ? i see people on vnboards using it.

 

[dohhhh]

As for a template. I gave it a shot, but id really like the same status, but with some more int, and some capped resists. Anybody gota decent template ?



Config Report

Stats

Str: 100 Int: 18 Hits: 332
Con: 76 Pie: 0 Power: 0
Dex: 80 Cha: 0
Qui: 71 Emp: 0

Resists

Body: 24 Energy: 12 Crush: 16 (3)
Cold: 23 Matter: 22 Thrust: 20
Heat: 20 (5) Spirit: 12 Slash: 24 (2)

Skills
11 Scythe
11 Parry


Cap Increases
5 Dexterity
160 Hits
25 Strength

Other Bonuses
4 Spell Range
6 Style Damage
20 AF
10 Melee Damage
4 Magic Damage
7 Melee Combat Speed

Piece Listing

Chest
Name: gov VW
Level: 51 Quality: 94
AF: Bonus:
Effect 1: 40 Hits
Effect 2: 15 Strength
Effect 3: 5 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 4: 15 Dexterity
Effect 5: 5 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 6: 4 Melee Damage
Effect 7: 18 Intelligence
Effect 8: 4 Magic Damage
Effect 9: 4 Spell Range
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 42.00

Arms
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 4 Strength - 99 Uncut Fiery Essence
Gem 2: 25 Constitution - 99 Flawless Earthen Essence
Gem 3: 11 Body - 99 Faceted Dusty Shielding
Gem 4: 4 Parry - 99 Flawed Vapor Battle Jewel
Utility: 61.33

Head
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 9 Body - 99 Polished Dusty Shielding
Gem 2: 22 Constitution - 99 Precious Earthen Essence
Gem 3: 25 Dexterity - 99 Flawless Vapor Essence
Gem 4: 3 Scythe - 99 Rough Light War Spell Stone
Utility: 64.33

Legs
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 7 Thrust - 99 Imperfect Airy Shielding
Gem 2: 9 Slash - 99 Polished Watery Shielding
Gem 3: 9 Cold - 99 Polished Icy Shielding
Gem 4: 4 Parry - 99 Flawed Vapor Battle Jewel
Utility: 70.00

Hands
Imbue Points: 37.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 19 Constitution - 99 Faceted Earthen Essence
Gem 2: 22 Dexterity - 99 Precious Vapor Essence
Gem 3: 28 Quickness - 99 Perfect Airy Essence
Gem 4: 5 Cold - 99 Flawed Icy Shielding
Utility: 56.00

Feet
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 28 Quickness - 99 Perfect Airy Essence
Gem 2: 9 Heat - 99 Polished Heated Shielding
Gem 3: 9 Cold - 99 Polished Icy Shielding
Gem 4: 2 Scythe - 99 Uncut Light War Spell Stone
Utility: 64.67

Right Hand
Imbue Points: 0.0 of 10 (94 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0.00

Left Hand
Imbue Points: 0.0 of 10 (94 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0.00

Two Handed
Name: Dochar Valewalker Scythe
Level: 51 Quality: 94
DPS: Bonus:
Effect 1: 4 Scythe
Effect 2: 18 Strength
Effect 3: 4 Style Damage
Effect 4: 4 Melee Damage
Effect 5: 9 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 32.00

Ranged
Imbue Points: 0.0 of 10 (94 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0.00

Neck
Name: Necklace of cyclopean stature
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 120 Hits
Effect 2: 80 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 3: 1 Slash
Effect 4: 1 Thrust
Effect 5: 1 Crush
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 36.00

Cloak
Name: shades of mist - tank
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 3 Parry
Effect 2: 15 Strength
Effect 3: 15 Quickness
Effect 4: 10 AF
Effect 5: 5 Melee Combat Speed
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 35.00

Jewel
Name: gem of lost memories
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 10 Constitution
Effect 2: 24 Hits
Effect 3: 4 Matter
Effect 4: 4 Body
Effect 5: 2 All Melee Weapon Skills
Effect 6: 2 Melee Damage
Effect 7: 2 Style Damage
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 38.67

Belt
Name: belt of the brute
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 30 Strength
Effect 2: 18 Dexterity
Effect 3: 48 Hits
Effect 4: 6 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 5: 2 Melee Combat Speed
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 44.00

Right Ring
Name: amanita
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 6 Slash
Effect 2: 6 Thrust
Effect 3: 6 Spirit
Effect 4: 6 Matter
Effect 5: 6 Energy
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 60.00

Left Ring
Name: amanita
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 6 Slash
Effect 2: 6 Thrust
Effect 3: 6 Spirit
Effect 4: 6 Matter
Effect 5: 6 Energy
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 60.00

Right Wrist
Name: CB - str
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 18 Strength
Effect 2: 40 Hits
Effect 3: 40 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 4: 5 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 5: 6 Crush
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 34.00

Left Wrist
Name: zahurs bracer
Level: 51 Quality: 94
Bonus:
Effect 1: 6 Matter
Effect 2: 6 Heat
Effect 3: 6 Crush
Effect 4: 60 Hits
Effect 5: 10 AF
Effect 6: 40 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 51.00

 

[Alexandrinus]

like said bevore i think you should build your template around SOM,GOV,CB,Snakecharmers (i also have DS for Shapechange)

i dont have ML's atm so cannot give advice about it (but i often get invited to groups) because some people know im not running around like and headless chicken in a fight.

My spec is S50 34Arb rest parry(i have a BB)

IP2 and Purge2 are defenetly a lifesafer at the beginning

My mainchar is an Bm, but thats easymode, Valewalking is really an challenge,try it and dont give up

 

[TriggerHappy]

Ok. I leveled a valewalker way back, and i kinda wanna try him out when 1.81 comes.
Keep in mind; its only rr2, its a firby, and i'll most likely buy DR for the account

1) Which spec is better? (His current spec is 50 Scythe, 38 Arb, 20 parry)
2) Which artis is a must for VW ?
3) Which RAs should i go for first ? up to rr5.
4) Do i need him ML'ed, and if so - which MA should i choose ?
5) .. If i shouldnt choose an artifact weap. What should i use ? ML10 ? lgm ? or champweap ?

Keep in mind that i will mostly play him solo so he should be specced & ToAed/DR'ed for it

ya that is best spec,
SoM,GoV,Snakechamers scythe,
need ML8
the Dr scythe has similar stats but imo go for the Snakecharmers due to its proc and zexy look
and up to rr5 not quite sure, prolly purge one,MoP 4,Aug strenght 3 and the aoe root RA 1

imo