So no, Im not just trying to take advantage of someone. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. If the ebug rolls 3os make a dream. if for PvE it doesnt really matter. but shield is a MAIN source of resist so it might be hard to work around that unless you load up on res SC's, biut then again im not the best person to ask for a smiter, as ive only made a couple and i just go with a regular hoz with um in it then upgrade to exile, It's been a long time since I played, but personally, I wouldn't use a gilded shield to make an exile. Kurast is worst than Akaran due to strength req. rolled out this 28 FCR 102 Mana 5 Magic Absord LvL 26, I have a 42 resist all Kurast Shield, 164 defense. Truly the best base overall in my opinion, I went with a zakarum in SP because it was what I had that ebugged to 4os with good def & allres, and it just felt right because I prefer that tall shield graphic. Not that it's got the horsepower of hoz or exile, but a nice runner up for the price is Sanctuary. Users browsing Forums: Angel_Witch, drostealth, Eldryndor, Google [Bot], RamJr, ShadowHeart, smackaholic, Snakecharmed, Yemhide and 33 guests. Stay informed about promotions and new products. Personally, I use a HoZ on both of my smiters currently (not upped) and will eventually buy Exile shields for the both of them (Vortex shield if I can find them cheap-ish). Have a couple KO, a Lem, and a Fal if anyone interested, Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, World of Warcraft Arena World Championship. Melee duel attacks usually are not very elementaly based. Offer for Um for akaran still stands as well. How do I open the mercenary inventory? Deletes Signature Cube this shield and hope for 4, This base for sure but dont cube it use a Larzuk quest, even 213 is way too low, vortex shields go upto 338defense in regular Eth.. at 213 you couldnt even hit 338 with Ebug socket, so its kind of not worth your time, The 41 res sacred targe. Deletes all Profile Fields Especially when the etheral bugged. Currently PayPal works only with USD, use different payment method if you want to checkout in other currencies.

What is Twisted Essence of Suffering for? Sanctuary is great choice and Griswold's shield can do the job as well. I've been playing Diablo 2 modded the past 10 days. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. I'm am going to cube socket that 41 Sacred Shield and make an Exile. PureDiablo is now hosting these old I agree to the processing of my personal data in order to send the newsletter. Deletes all Private Messages I agree best of all worlds: low strength req, highest block, good resistances, highest minimum damage, This. I need some help badly in two different aspects. They are purely for reference and cannot be posted in. It as and always was a matter of preference. And maybe if I find a better shield later on, I'll then have two of them. Discreet Notifications It just dropped. just started looking for good block based shield with 45 res. Does magic find work if your necro minions or mercs kill the enemy. I have the right to request an access to my personal data, rectify it, delete or limit processing and the right to submit a complaint to the supervisory authority. Then just not knowledgeable about Pallys. Other useful mods on sanc are 20 fhr, 20 fbr, 20 icb, 60 charges of slow missiles, +20 dex, +250 def against missiles, mdr.

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Privacy PolicyCookie SettingsDo Not Sell My InformationReportAd. so what do people recommend on a shield beside that? and how much minimal? but best best for exile is a eth vortex. Create account, As far as I'm aware, people still use ethereal. I have a, 35fcr/44res 163def spirit of Sacred Rondache. This subreddit is for people who want to discuss Diablo 2 and Diablo II Resurrected. Defiance aura and CtC Life Tap means GG. if you go for exile for ubers you loose like 27 ress all (um'd hoz =72 res all vs 45 res all which is max possible res on exile).this means that if you want to compensate you need charms and in my opinion it isn't worth it.also hoz is cheaper to trade for than the runes for exile and 2x15 res all gc. By continuing to use the site you agree to our use of cookies - learn more. Okay. For pvm or pvu(bers) exile all the way.

I wouldn't bother with any of the others unless you have a surplus of the runes with no other plans for them. And thats 2nd best shield after sacred targe. The site uses user profiling, including via cookies, including analytical files (more in the Privacy Policy). ok. Good shield to make spirit with?

I got lucky. Shields can be used to block incoming attacks based on your Dexterity. K lets break it down and then give you my resoning, #1 will be left top corner, then #4 is top right, #5 is bottom left and #8 is bottom right ok (so like a book), #1 Yes but low D, #2 Yes but low Res, #3 yes but low res, #4 HELL NO, #5 HELL NO, #6 Yes but very low D, #7 HELL NO, #8 HELL NO, the reason i say no to the non eth is because exile repairs durability so non eth is a throw away (maybe make a spirit in that one using the lazurk socket quest, spirit in that vortex would be pretty GG) - the reason i say no to the already 4 socket sheilds is because they already have sockets and cannot be cubed, the reason i say yes to EVERY regular Eth no socket sheild is because when you cube an ETH armor with the socket recipe you actually activate a 1.5x armor modifier so for example #2 would come out of the cube with 474 defense instead of its original 315, this is called "ebug" and you cannot do this through lazurk, you cannot do this with 'superior" quality armor, and you cannot do this with pre-socketed armor has to be plain text eth no socket armor to activate that bonus --- SO what you want to do is take EVERY 0 socket regular eth and use the cube recipe and wish on your lucky stars that #2 in the lineup gets 4socket ebug (its not guarantied to be max sockets, so you may have to try many shields before you find the right one), also, personally i wouldnt do it in ANY of those either too low defense or too low rez, i would be looking for 315-325 rez exile base with 40-45rez on it OR a 4 socket 472+ D 40-45 rez vortex (i would not settle for anything less than vortex). I have enough runes to make 3 of them now, but I was trying for a eth-Vortex, but it really seems hard to find a good base in a eth-Vortex. If the period doesn't show up, you're in trouble(PhatoseAlpha), an upped hoz will do more dmg than an elite pally exile after factoring the +skills, Upped hoz socketed with an um or upped eth hoz socketed with a zod, ev exiles are too expensive anyways, Exile by far, especially if you run Ubers.

This post was edited by dank5tarr on Apr 3 2013 11:50am. Avatar & Profile customisation Superior version has up to 198 Def if 15% ED. Every buy price has wiggle room, or seller can just decline/ignore it. Changing currency will remove all items from your cart. I want sacred targe but till then . Wielding a shield increases your characters defensive rating. I wouldn't make exile in vortex,high strength/level requirements and terrible block in vortex. Registering is quick & easy :) Permabans Email Slain Bots Rest in Peace, List trades and earn trust Damage vs. Bots: 69 All in all, ANY elite paladin sheild will work for smite. Press J to jump to the feed. I just made a Vortex Sanctuary w/ 107 all resists and 560 def. Durability: 420 Remember kids, sentences are like girlfriends. im building a smiter and i happened to get vex and ohm via trades in my possesion and was wondering so what would be minimal resist for exile? Beside bonuses to Enhanced Defense (ED) and Enhanced Durability (Dura) Paladin Shields can also spawn with bonuses either to All Resistances or Enhanced Damage (ED) and Attack Rating (AR). Use the main. Sacred Targe has the following modifiers: Sacred Targe has the following base stats: Min/Max Defense: 126-158Lvl Requirement: 47Strength Requirement. That is if I can get 4 os on the 41. Between ST and VS, it's a question of what you value more: best block % with lowest reqs, or highest defense at the cost of strength/dex investment. They have the highest max. @Avenger0216 It does have a higher strength requirement, its just that elite shields are generally in higher demand. Private Messaging Its a no contest. bug socket the +res sacred targe for sure. 1 made a 44ar akaran targe to a spirit Base block % good enough ? I been keeping pally shields for a long time now wanting to make an Exile. Can I upgrade my normal socketed armor and weapon? Ebug 48% ED sacred targe, next would be 41 res sacred targe ebug. Thats fine. If one of those dont get 4 soc, and if youre not willing to wait, take your pick. Doesnt have to be perfect. Its worth more like a Fal or Lem. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. i use hoz for my zealing and exile on switch for smiting. I agree to the processing of my personal data by ItemForge Bartosz Borowski, address: Gwiazdowa 11/79, 94-011 d (Poland), tax identification number NIP: 7272786797 in order to send the newsletter. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Deletes all Posts I tried to sell a 44 sacred rondache for an Ist for like 3 days in a row before giving up. Even if it's non-eth, it is too excellent. These forum archives have been curated by the community bringing two decades of Diablo 2 knowledge to new players.

The 185 kurast and 2 non-eth vortex shields are great spirit bases, but the rest is pretty much useless. You're looking for High Block % and resists in a shield, and HoZ is not a bad smiter shield at all, even if it isn't upped. All products in your cart will be removed. Ill take your 44res for ko please Level up as you post Geez nice shields. Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1, well exile is better than an eth hoz but as long as you have max resist on your smiter im sure you can use it.

Actually with the release of grief. in the time it takes you to find a high base defense eth 45 res all vortex shield that bugs into 4 sockets, you'll have found the runes to make exile in every one of these shields. (+Barb question). The higher defense won't redeem it. I was offering them to the OP, not to you. I have the right to withdraw my consent at any time. resist or ed? Kurast is an Elite shield, Akaran is exceptional. JavaScript is disabled. eth Sacred Targe with 195 def the ED is sad at 48% and 82 AR is really decent bro, if youre interested in more offensive build zealer, the kuras shield looks appealing to me bro, but id only go with eth bases. : 86Durability: 45% Block: [30] 60%Sockets: 4Paladin Smite Damage 22 to 70Type: LightQuality Level: 63, Contributions to Fextralife Wikis are licensed under a, Sacred Targe | Diablo 2 Wiki | Modifiers and Bonuses. Also, it has the highest block of all other paladin shield types. Sacred Targe can be equipped by Paladin. Remove ads & support the site - Get PurePremium. Personal data will be processed until permission is revoked. 50-50 right? 2022 GAMESPOT, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. Depending on their rarity, Shields can have random or unique modifiers that greatly increase the player capabilities. You're browsing the GameFAQs Message Boards as a guest. I used eth ST before and it was really preferable but then I needed more resistances so I changed it with ZS. Resurrected what? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. But due to req preferences, if I ever find a eth ST with 40+ AR then it'd be my choice for, You must be a member of diablo2.io to like this, https://diablo2.io/post2818886.html?sid=ae4c27422e5af255bf8e658e50cb836c#p2818886, https://diablo2.io/post2818935.html?sid=ae4c27422e5af255bf8e658e50cb836c#p2818935, https://diablo2.io/post2818998.html?sid=ae4c27422e5af255bf8e658e50cb836c#p2818998, https://diablo2.io/post2819411.html?sid=ae4c27422e5af255bf8e658e50cb836c#p2819411, https://diablo2.io/post2819489.html?sid=ae4c27422e5af255bf8e658e50cb836c#p2819489, https://diablo2.io/post2819555.html?sid=ae4c27422e5af255bf8e658e50cb836c#p2819555, https://diablo2.io/post2820275.html?sid=ae4c27422e5af255bf8e658e50cb836c#p2820275. Definitely not Gul+ Other guy is trying to take advantage of perceived noob. and in SP, the ebug is really just for show. I would try and get a different shield, IMHO. Permabans Account Give and Receive Likes https://diablo2.io/post2820691.html?sid=ae4c27422e5af255bf8e658e50cb836c#p2820691, https://diablo2.io/post2821110.html?sid=ae4c27422e5af255bf8e658e50cb836c#p2821110, https://diablo2.io/post2821140.html?sid=ae4c27422e5af255bf8e658e50cb836c#p2821140, https://diablo2.io/post2821382.html?sid=ae4c27422e5af255bf8e658e50cb836c#p2821382, Ad revenue helps keep the servers going and supports me, the site's creator :), making their offers on your trades invisible. Who cares? "Cookies" are little pieces of data we send when you visit our store. But with exile glove slot is open,draculs can go away and you can replace them with blood crafted gloves with resists,crushing blow life and even dexterity if lucky, to compensate the loss of hoz You must log in or register to reply here. Pala shield base with 124 Str req. Sacred Targe is anEliteShieldin Diablo 2. You will only get peanuts for an exile gilded shield. To all you people out there with both: GIVE ME ONE. You are using an out of date browser. I AM POOR AND NEED IT. wong, not all pala shields have same smite dmgthe larger shields have more dmg, ie kurast, gilded. It will be my first one. Leveling a hammerdin and want to buy a 4os sacred shield .

Kurast sheilds provide all-around niceness, with decent defense, kind of wide range (for those who thrive on high max damage), and good block. Attach Images It may not display this or other websites correctly.

and i'd like to know why and how much minimum for exile Ideally,a shield with the ed%/ar mod is the best for zealots smiters and their hybrids. Bookmark Pages & Posts so resist would be best for ubersmiter? These are the community's Diablo 2 archive forums going back two decades. This will ebug the shield. Not perfect but also not terribly far off. The basis for data processing is my consent. It rolled well too <3. Cube socket the 213 defense sacred targe and hope for 4 sockets. Its just when wiggle room turns into 20x the value that it sticks out. JLC#11801, Really looking for a sacred targe or rondache- Ill probably have to make two spirits. and it seemed to be the first thing that dropped. If you give me 2Ist and Um, its yours. Hoz is probably worse than exile AND alma negra for zealots btw. Not sure what its worth but open to offers, i have a 4 0s sacred targe, 163 defense, 53% chance to block, 33 to all resistances, require 109 strenght to be used, can do it really cheap, just add me, divinesheep#1183, Also have a 42 resist all akaran rondache (no sockets but can get 4) usable at level 30, for Um (131 defense) DarkMonk#11541, 4os 43 all res Kurast Shield for Gul + ist it's still good, usually you shouldn't have any problem hitting 124 str with base str due to torch/anni, nigma and equipments. Providing data is voluntary. 213 sacred targe followed by the other sacred targe followed by the kurast shields. They also have the lowest min. Use Drafts & Revisions I remember Exile being the best, but on which shield would it be overall the best? For a start, it is only exceptional quality, and elite is better, in terms of stats and trade value. Cookies help us get to know you better and personalize your experience. I believe all elite bases are suitable now that ebugging is dead.

Whether you need help or you're just looking to chat - come join us! You can afford to pump points into str and dex. Idk what the other guy down below is talking about, I wouldn't roll exile in a non-ebug, btw. But for pvm resists are probably the best way to go,especially now we have the thing called "mephisto's conviction aura". Nostrils#1820, If thats what theyre worth Id still happily sell my 42 kurast for Gul. will use it then . HoZ and Exile do loads of dmg. Modifiers depend on Rarity and Item Level. 45 all res 4os shields cost vex +. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. archives as requested by the community. I love it for a measley kokomal!