PvM Hammerdin Stat Placement

[Kao]

Well, I just starting a New Hammerdin on Ladder, and I'll be using some damn good stuff I just got (enigma + hoto )

I was wondering- what should I do for my stats?

My base Stats are (I'm level 20)
STR 60
DEX 25
VITA 65
ENE 15

I'll max out
Concentration
Vigor
Blessed Aim
Blessed Hammer
The rest of my points will go into Holy Shield.

My Gear for later on will probably be something along the lines of:

Hoto
Shako
Enigma
20 Dex Ravenfrost
Magefist
Arachnid Mesh
Upgraded HoZ (I have to get a good % one ><)
Waterwalks or Sandstorm Trek
Caster Ammy / Maras
3% BK (Cheap, I don't need leech)

How's that sound for a viable PvM hammerdin? Should I get more points in dex for blocking too? Or will Upped HoZ + Holy shield be enough for 75% Block and Good Defense?

Also- Should I use a defiance merc for the even better chance not to be hit?

 

[irdamage]

screw maxin dex...just put some points into holy shield when ur done the regs, ule b gettin the 75% block (hopefully max resists) and a crap load of life (btw: i kno u said its gonna b pvm...but from my experience...ur gonna inadvertantly gonna have made one who also pwns in pvp ^_^)

 

[Stryder]

For merc, Act2 nm def or just defiance, you only need lik 102 dec to get max block wit holy shield(around 100).

But freezing them in my opinion would b better, then they will b slow att+freezing.

 

[EEX_ca_aok]

get about 100-150 in dex... you wont have enough pts left over for shield for max block.

 

[Kao]

Yea, I think 100 dex sounds fine for me. Anything else?

 

[irdamage]

no points into mana...and JUST enough strength for equip....then pump up that life ^_^

 

[Kao]

Got it. Now all I need is an Eth 200% HoZ! Lol....

 

[Ntrik_]

125 dex
item require for str
rest vit
none energy

for ur skills kao, 18 into holy shield, rest into charge

Trust me, jus use my hammerdin guide (some say 1 pt into holyshield, 18 is jus fine)

 

[djnat]

1 point in Redemption is a must, it's very useful to recover mana / health quickly after fights (BH = lots of mana...).

And yes, when you've finished all your max skills, the rest of your points are to be spent in Holy shield.

Stats have to be:

Str 4 enigma armor
Dex 4 max block with HS active and HoZ
Vita all the rest
Energy base.

And, even if they're not cheap, if you need mana, you have to use a SoJ or two. Or simply use frostburn instead of magefist.

 

[Kao]

Well, I will have 142 BASE Strength for a Upgraded HoZ (I'm going trading right now!)

Also- 100 Dex, no more until I test stuff out @ 55 or so.

Also- Because SoJ's are insanely expensive (for me, at least) I was thinking of gear along these lines (as of what I can get right now/have)

Hoto Flail (Have)
Enigma (Have)
Shako (Have)
Magefist (Have)
20 Dex Raven (Have)
Sandstorm Trek/Waterwalks (Have Both)
Arachnid (Have)
200% HoZ Upgraded (Dont Have)
3% BK Ring / soj (Don;t Have)
Mara's / Caster Ammy (Don't Have)

What other replacements can I make for the bk ring/shield/ammy?

 

[Stryder]

Manald ring if u need more mana, its cheaper then a soj, but its ok.

 

[djnat]

Originally posted by Kao
200% HoZ Upgraded (Dont Have)

Why do you want to upgrade it? 4 a Hammerdin, it's not a good idea.

I've upgraded it only 4 my smiter (to improve smite dmg), but in any other case... it's a bad choice, imho.

 

[Kao]

Just probably because it looks cooler and has more defense Other than that, I got a 187% HoZ for a unid 102 Def Shako and a 156% (I think) Guardian Angel... Mwahahhahaah....

 

[WildfireFX]

get 120 dex for hoz.

 

[djnat]

Well, the improvement in defense is not so great...

Consider that original HoZ is a Gilded Shield, and if upgraded, it becomes a Zakarum shield.


Gilded Shield base def = 144 - 168
Zakarum Shield base def = 169 - 193

Consider that if you upgrade it... it requires a lot of str more, that's why 4 a Hammerdin I prefer keeping it as it is originally.

 

[Ntrik_]

heres an idea:
- dont upg shield
- use 65% rhyme shield (pally)
- or use 2 pally skill shield with combat skills
- Use 2 pally skill ammy
- Use FCR ring with other mods (+ mana)

and btw.. damn.. i wish i had enigma.

 

[Kao]

Lol...Anyhow, I see that I won't upgrade my shield. Why should I use a Rhyme? HoZ is better I think..

 

[Ntrik_]

If u dont have it jus incase its always good shield to carry around wit you when ur poor and dont have HoZ.. my zealdin has it