#Diablo2 #D2 Diaries Holy Grail Run
Did some more Countess runs since I keep getting mid runes every four trips (or so). Picked up a Gerke's Sanctuary shield this time, as well as a Fal Rune. At some point, I really need to find a spreadsheet of all uniques and set items in the game and start keeping track of where I'm at in my quest...
#Diablo2 #D2 Diaries Holy Grail Run:
I got bored of doing LK runs with little to show for it, so since I'm low on chipped gems, I decided to do Countess runs. Originally that included Stony Fields and etc but after doing this for a bit, I think maybe gem shrines in these places are not happening in Hell. Anyway, from Countess and environs I've gotten a Lem and a Mal rune, as well as Boneflesh and The Scalper, two uniques I didn't have already.
#Diablo2 #D2 Diaries Holy Grail Run:
Still no Lo Rune, but I got some goodies at least. I found a Herald of Zakarum shield, a Razor's Edge tomahawk and a Frostburn gloves. I might have to try out the shield. Getting +4 to Zeal is pretty nice. Not sure I want to replace the Exile, though. Life Tap, Freezes Target and the +5% to Cold and Fire Res are all too good.
Superior Ettin Axe
One-Hand Damage: 37-75
Required Strength: 145
Axe Class: Fast Attack Speed
15% Enhanced Damage
Increase Max Durability 13%
Socketed (5)
So I don't have the Lo Rune or the strength for this yet, but I'm still stoked it had additional ED and Max Durability for being Superior. So this should be a nice base for Grief, I think. If anyone knows a better one please let me know. Wish the durability was higher since Zeal eats thru durability, but oh well.
#Diablo2 #D2 Diaries Holy Grail Run
I haven't found anything new on the actual "holy grail run," but I finally found the base for the upcoming Grief! How do I know the devs of D2 were perverts? They made an item called Ettin Axe. Harhar! Pretty stoked bc this one is superior and has the correct number of sockets. Fancy! I also got a Vex Rune and a Ko Rune. Plenty of other stuff has dropped but nothing notworthy.
The Meat Scraper
Lochaber Axe
Two-Hand Damage: 15 to 154
Fast Attack Speed
+3 to Masteries (Barbarian Only)
+30% Increased Attack Speed
+166% Enhanced Damage
10% Life Stolen Per Hit
50% Chance of Open Wounds
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Meant for a Barbarian, but why? There are better Polearms for a Barb. Damage is frankly too low if you want a two-hander. This would be ok on an Act 2 merc, but still there are better choices.
Chance Guards
Chain Gloves
Defense: 27
+25 to Attack Rating
+20% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
200% Extra Gold From Monsters
26% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+2 to Light Radius
These are THE gloves for Magic Find and Gold Find builds. Sadly, the +MF roll is low. It can go to 40%! So honestly, there's no reason to keep these, but I will keep them until I get a better pair.
#Diablo2 #D2 Diaries Holy Grail Run:
I've been switching between doing LK and Countess runs, mostly bc I need some chipped gems (and I'm not finding em). I found a couple items I didn't already have, tho. But it's weird; I could swear I already have both The Meat Scraper and Chance Guards, but looking thru my stash, I don't see em. I know I Charsi'ed a lot of stuff before deciding to do a HG Run, but I doubt I'd have gotten rid of Chancies! So wtf?
Tearhaunch
Defense: 62
+20% Faster Run/Walk
+2 to Vigor (Paladin Only)
+74% Enhanced Defense
+35 Defense
+5 to Strength
+5 to Dexterity
All Resistances +10
OK, these aren't bad boots at all. If you find them around the level requirements (29) and haven't found anything better. The Run/Walk is decent, tho not very high, and getting plus to Strength and Dex is always nice, with a nice little boost to all res as well (tho it could be higher, come on guys). Not bad.
Rattlecage
Defense: 335
+45 to Attack Rating
25% Chance of Crushing Blow
Hit Causes Monsters to Flee 40%
+200 Defense
This is another weird one. It has nice Crushing Blow, but the Monsters Flee thing makes it useless for most classes that could benefit from CB. Beyond that, it has next to nothing.
Heavenly Garb
Light Plate
Defense: 216
+50% Damage to Undead
+100 Attack Rating Against Undead
+100% Enhanced Defense
+15 to Energy
Regenerate Mana 25%
All Resistances +10
This is an odd one. Pretty much singles out one group of enemies for punishment, and that's about it. (There are three types in the game: Undead, Demon and Beast.) Sadly, it doesn't really do enough to make it usable.
#Diablo2 #D2 Diaries Holy Grail Run:
Haven't been finding anything I didn't already have for awhile, but finally broke that streak the last couple days. Got Heavenly Garb, a Rattlecage and a Tearhaunch. Not sure I've gotten a Heavenly Garb before. Also picked up a Fal Rune, but that's pretty much been it for decent runes. It always surprises me when I do a Holy Grail run to see what I get early and what takes awhile to drop. None of these items have a high level requirement.
Are the EU servers actually that bad or is it just me?
Heaven's Light
Mighty Scepter
One-Hand Damage 159-207
Very Fast Attack Speed
+2 Paladin Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+299% Enhanced Damage
-33% Target Defense
33% Crushing Blow
+15 Life After Each Demon Kill
+3 to Light Radius
+50% Damage to Undead
Socketed (1)
This is a pretty good unique mace. I'm almost tempted to use it, but I don't think it's better than Voice of Reason. That +2 to skills tho. With the crushing blow. AND a socket! Very tempting.