DIABLO II: Lord of Destruction
Strafezon PvM Character Build
Introduction
In an effort to keep things simple, I have created this document to show Attribute and Skill Point
distribution for the patch 1.13 Strafezon on Closed Battle.net Ladder. Since there are quests that award
Attribute or Skill Points at various stages of the game and different players complete these quests at
different character levels (clvl), I’ve tried to approximate the clvl at which those Points are awarded. As the
character levels up, Points are distributed and checked off to help the user keep from losing their place in
the distribution process. If you finish a quest at an earlier or later clvl, apply the current stat. Apply any
remaining stats the next time you level up. I’ve only shown Attribute and Skill Points here. Life Point and
Resistance rewards are not shown.
The goal here is to give the Strafezon enough Strength to allow her to equip her gear (87 for a Matriarchal
Bow, 77 for the Dusk Shroud). Dexterity is the Strafezon’s “bread & butter” Attribute. For every 100
Points of Dexterity her Damage and Attack Rating increase dramatically. Vitality is also important for the
Strafezon. For Softcore her Vitality should be at least 140. For Hardcore, it should be a minimum of 150.
You do not want to put any points in Energy. With this in mind, for us, her final stats at clvl 99 (not
including equipment bonuses) will be:
Stats
Strength
=
90 (starts with 20)
Dexterity = 300 (starts with 25)
Vitality
= 180 (starts with 20)
Energy
=
15 (starts with 15)
Bow and Crossbow Skills
Magic Arrow
1 (slvl 1, prerequisite)
Multiple Shot
1 (slvl 6, prerequisite)
Cold Arrow
1 (slvl 6, prerequisite)
Guided Arrow
1 (slvl 18, prerequisite)
Strafe
20 (slvl 24, crowd control and duel leeching)
Passive and Magic Skills
Inner Sight
1 (slvl 1, prerequisite)
Critical Strike
15 (slvl 1, 63% double damage, Valkyrie synergy)
Dodge
1 (slvl 6, defensive support, Valkyrie synergy)
Slow Missiles
1 (slvl 12, prerequisite)
Avoid
1 (slvl 12, defensive support, Valkyrie synergy)
Penetrate
20 (slvl 18, 225% Attack Rating bonus for ranged attacks, Valkyrie synergy)
Decoy
20 (slvl 24, defensive support, Valkyrie synergy)
Evade
1 (slvl 24, defensive support, Valkyrie synergy)
Valkyrie
20 (slvl 30, tank support)
Pierce
6 (slvl 30, 59% to pierce target)
In the following list, each line represents a character level or quest reward. I listed the Attribute first. Put all
five points there. I’ve listed the Skill last. If there is only one Stat listed, then it’s a quest reward. Distribute
the Points to the Stat in the order listed, whether you complete a quest early or later in the game. I will
discuss equipment, Hirelings and strategy at the end of this document.
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Strafezon PvM Character Build
Point Distribution
□ Dexterity, Magic Arrow 2
□ Dexterity, Pierce 45
□ Dexterity, Valkyrie 85
□ Strength, Critical Strike 3
□ Vitality, Strafe 46
□ Vitality, Valkyrie 86
□ Dexterity, Inner Sight 4
□ Strafe Quest
□ Dexterity, Valkyrie 87
□ Critical Strike Quest
□ Dexterity, Strafe 47
□ Vitality, Valkyrie 88
□ Dexterity, Critical Strike 5
□ Vitality, Strafe 48
□ Dexterity, Valkyrie 89
□ Dexterity, Dodge 6
□ Dexterity, Strafe 49
□ Dexterity, Penetrate 90
□ Strength, Cold Arrow 7
□ Vitality, Strafe 50
□ Vitality, Penetrate 91
□ Dexterity, Multiple Shot 8
□ Dexterity, Strafe 51
□ Dexterity, Penetrate 92
□ Strength, Critical Strike 9
□ Vitality, Strafe 52
□ Vitality, Penetrate 93
□ Dexterity, Critical Strike 10
□ Dexterity Quest
□ Dexterity, Penetrate 94
□ Vitality, Critical Strike 11
□ Vitality, Strafe 53
□ Dexterity, Penetrate 95
□ Vitality, Avoid 12
□ Dexterity, Strafe 54
□ Vitality, Penetrate 96
□ Dexterity, Slow Missiles 13
□ Vitality, Penetrate 55
□ Dexterity, Penetrate 97
□ Strength, Critical Strike 14
□ Dexterity, Penetrate 56
□ Vitality, Penetrate 98
□ Dexterity, Critical Strike 15
□ Vitality, Penetrate 57
□ Dexterity, Penetrate 99
□ Vitality, Critical Strike 16
□ Dexterity, Decoy 58
□ Dexterity, Critical Strike 17
□ Vitality, Decoy 59
□ Critical Strike Quest
□ Decoy Quest
□ Dexterity, Critical Strike 18
□ Decoy Quest
□ Strength, Critical Strike 19
□ Dexterity, Decoy 60
□ Dexterity, Critical Strike 20
□ Vitality, Valkyrie 61
□ Strength, Critical Strike 21
□ Dexterity, Valkyrie 62
□ Dexterity, Penetrate 22
□ Vitality, Valkyrie 63
□ Dexterity, Guide Arrow 23
□ Dexterity, Valkyrie 64
□ Strength, Strafe 24
□ Vitality, Valkyrie 65
□ Dexterity, Decoy 25
□ Dexterity, Decoy 66
□ Strength, Evade 26
□ Vitality, Decoy 67
□ Dexterity, Quest
□ Dexterity, Decoy 68
□ Dexterity, Strafe 27
□ Vitality, Decoy 69
□ Decoy Quest
□ Decoy Quest
□ Decoy Quest
□ Dexterity, Decoy 70
□ Strength, Strafe 28
□ Vitality, Decoy 71
□ Dexterity, Strafe 29
□ Dexterity, Decoy 72
□ Vitality, Valkyrie 30
□ Vitality, Decoy 73
□ Dexterity, Valkyrie 31
□ Dexterity, Decoy 74
□ Strength, Pierce 32
□ Vitality, Pierce 75
□ Dexterity, Valkyrie 33
□ Pierce Quest
□ Strength, Valkyrie 34
□ Dexterity, Pierce 76
□ Dexterity, Decoy 35
□ Vitality, Penetrate 77
□ Strength, Strafe 36
□ Dexterity, Penetrate 78
□ Strength, Strafe 37
□ Dexterity, Penetrate 79
□ Dexterity, Strafe 38
□ Vitality, Penetrate 80
□ Dexterity, Strafe 39
□ Dexterity, Penetrate 81
□ Strafe Quest
□ Vitality Quest
□ Strength, Strafe 40
□ Dexterity, Valkyrie 82
□ Dexterity, Penetrate 41
□ Valkyrie Quest
□ Vitality, Pierce 42
□ Valkyrie Quest
□ Dexterity, Decoy 43
□ Dexterity, Valkyrie 83
□ Vitality, Valkyrie 44
□ Vitality, Valkyrie 84
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Strafezon PvM Character Build
Equipment
I’ve read many documents on character builds published by other users and they’ll all tell you what
“ultimate” equipment you should have; good luck finding it!
On a more practical note, use the best equipment you can find during your adventures. By the time you get
to Hell Difficulty, you can begin looking for a Blade Bow and Dusk Shroud. Use two of your Socket
Quests (Larzuk – Normal Difficulty and Nightmare Difficulty) to have the maximum sockets put in them.
Once you have a collection of decent Runes, you can create your Rune Words. Finding Superior versions of
these items is better. Finding Superior versions, with sockets already, is best.
I use the Rogue Hireling with Cold Arrow from Act I, Normal Difficulty. I’ve tried using each of the
Desert Mercenaries from Act II in Nightmare Difficulty, but I spend more time feeding Full Regeneration
Potions to them and Gold resurrecting them that it’s not worth keeping them, in my option. I have better
luck with the Rogue. With the right equipment, she can offer the same or better benefits.
My favorite armor for my PC is the Treachery or Chains of Honor Dusk Shroud and the Fortitude Diamond
Mail for my Hireling.
My favorite weapon for my PC is the Harmony Blade Bow. My favorite weapon for the Rogue is the Edge
Diamond Bow.
I collect Gems for two reasons. One is for upgrading higher-level Runes. The other is to create Prismatic
Amulets. The formula for the Prismatic Amulet is:
Perfect Topaz + P. Amethyst + P. Sapphire + P. Ruby + P. Emerald + P. Diamond + Magic Amulet
Rare and Unique Amulets won’t work. Prismatic Amulets will give you +16% to +20% Resist All. There is
also a chance to roll a random suffix. Obviously, if you find a better Amulet, you’ll want to equip that and
abandon creating Prismatic Amulets.
Instead of listing all the equipment you should have (and probably won’t find) I’ll tell you about some of
the mods you should look for. First, Defense should not be a consideration. You shouldn’t be hit often since
you’re a ranged fighter with ranged support (Rogue) and two tanks (Valkyrie and Decoy).
Important mods you should look for are:
Resistances, Enhanced Damage, Damage Reduction (all types), Increased Attack Rating, Increased Attack
Speed, + Skills, duel leeching (Life and Mana) and Faster Run/Walk, just to name a few. In addition, any
mods that can Slow Monsters, Reduce Monster’s Defense, Reduce Monster’s Resistances, Increase
Damage (XX% vs. monster or Amplify Damage), Cause Open Wounds and Prevent Monster Heal are very
helpful. Also, look for Deadly Strike and Crushing Blow.
I don’t particularly look for Knockback or Cause Monster to Flee, because these can be frustrating,
especially when using two tanks. However, if used properly and under the right circumstances, these mods
can be very effective.
Strategy
First, three words: Blood Raven Tactics, aka guerilla warfare. Shoot, run and shoot some more. Run around
the outside of a group of monsters while you take pot shots at them. If you attract more monsters, try to
corral them into a group and stay on the outside of the circle. Cast Decoy in the center of the “circle”
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you’re creating so that any monsters that can’t catch you will be drawn to the Decoy. Once you have the
monsters corralled, take out the Shamans and Greater Mummies first, to keep them from resurrecting their
minions. Take out the range-attack monsters, such as the Archers and Skeleton Mages next. Use Strafe to
quickly duel leech (Life and Mana) and thin out the crowd. Now, you can concentrate on dispatching the
stragglers.
Until you reach clvl 25 and have Decoy, use ranged weapons and try to keep your distance. I’m usually
lucky enough to find a basic Short Bow or Hunter’s Bow and some Arrows shortly after entering Blood
Moor with a new character. If not, I use my starting equipment. My left attack is set to the Normal melee
attack and I set my right attack for Throwing. You can set it for whatever is most comfortable for you.
Once you have Decoy, you can use it for two things. For one, you can cast it ahead of you to pull monsters
to it and then take them out from relative safety. Decoy also acts as a shield. As long as the monsters are
targeting your Decoy, they’re not attacking you. If you’re using items that grant you the Thorns Aura,
Decoy does damage to anything that hits it.
When you reach level 30 and have Valkyrie, you can begin to breathe a little easier. Valkyrie will quickly
become your best friend, especially after you’ve invested some Skill Points in her. Continue to use your
previous tactics. Cast Decoy ahead of you. Wait to see if monsters advance on it. If they do, Valkyrie
should run up to engage them. When she does, you can inch forward to offer support. You can also use
Strafe to locate monsters off-screen. Just keep in mind that you will alert every monster you hit, so be
ready.
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Strafezon PvM Character Build
NOTES:
Strength = Melee Attack Damage. Dexterity = Attack Damage, Attack Rating and Defense.
Vitality = Stamina and Life. Energy = Mana.
Maximum Normal Difficulty Act V mlvl = 42
Maximum Nightmare Difficulty Act V mlvl = 70
Maximum Hell Difficulty Act V mlvl = 99
Maximum Hell Difficulty Pandemonium Quest mlvl = 110
Mercenary: Act I Rogue: Normal = Cold Damage
Ultimate Equipment for Pirotess
String of Ears Demonhide Sash (clvl 29)
Harmony Blade Bow = Tir + Ith + Sol + Ko (clvl 39)
War Traveler Battle Boots (clvl 42)
Treachery Dusk Shroud = Shael + Thul + Lem (clvl 43)
Raven Frost Ring (clvl 45)
Carrion Wind Ring (clvl 60)
Laying of Hands Bramble Mitts (clvl 63)
M’avina’s True Sight Diadem (clvl 64)
Annihilus Small Charm (clvl 70, Diablo Clone)
Hellfire Torch Large Charm (clvl 75, Pandemonium Quest)
Metalgrid Amulet (clvl 81)
Ultimate Equipment for the Rogue
Edge Diamond Bow = Tir + Tal + Amn (clvl 25)
Vampire Gaze Grim Helm (clvl 41)
Fortitude Diamond Mail = El + Sol + Dol + Lo (clvl 59)
Use the best equipment you can find, buy or create until you and your mercenary meet the requirements
and can obtain the equipment listed. (The “Ultimate Equipment” is subject to your own preferences).
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Strafezon PvM Character Build
NOTES:
Fastest Bows:
Hunter’s, Razor, Blade
Composite, Double, Great
Matriarchal
Chu-Ko-Nu, Demon Crossbow
Dr. Disaster @ 12 July 2010 08:34 AM (for Enhanced Damage)
Treachery Body Armor = Shael + Thul + Lem (43)
Faith Grand Matron Bow = Ohm + Jah + Lem + Eld (65)
Triple IAS (Increased Attack Speed) Jeweled Helm
IAS Glove/Belt/Amulet Combo (Highlord’s Wrath Amulet or Cat’s Eye)
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Document Outline

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• Point Distribution
• Important mods
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• Notes

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