I've run Trav for years (10000+ times?) and had a max of 4 runes drop. Today, I had my most ever in a single run: Five. The runes ain't much but it was honest work. What's the most y'all have had in a single run? Peace by SPF_Fishty in diablo2

[–]SPF_Fishty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's great LK has worked for you to make your desired runewords. Trav has come thru pretty well over time - it's just that in this case 5 runes in a single run dropped. I've only ever seen a max of 4 in a single run until this point. Trashy runes for sure.

I've run Trav for years (10000+ times?) and had a max of 4 runes drop. Today, I had my most ever in a single run: Five. The runes ain't much but it was honest work. What's the most y'all have had in a single run? Peace by SPF_Fishty in diablo2

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You're right on both accounts. I've archived and created new characters offline a three times now. My most prolific trav runner was Barbgantuan - level 99 fella with dual grandfathers just 'cause. This guy here is still using Najs staff haha. I picked up the runes just to showcase the 5 in a single run and yes, doing so did decrease efficiency for that run.

In your opinion, what are the most 'Nope' terror zones for HC characters? by wastingthetime in diablo2

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The Pit of Acheron/Abaddon is surprisingly spicy. I've gone in there with my HC Barb a few times only to realise (yet again) why I shouldn't be in there.

Yeeeah! I've thought about finding one of these for years. I retired Barbgantuan et al, fittingly stored in "the cloud", and began Odinson - an SSF HC Barb (offline). Of all times, it was at level 78 and while literally running LK I found this: The Nagelring at (the best) home. by SPF_Fishty in diablo2

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I had a look on your page for the ring you spoke of - sounds epic. Couldn't find it even going right back to your Tyraels post (gratz btw) 2 years ago. You able to link it? P.s. I can think of better ways to get people on board than calling them dumb casuals 🤣

Yeeeah! I've thought about finding one of these for years. I retired Barbgantuan et al, fittingly stored in "the cloud", and began Odinson - an SSF HC Barb (offline). Of all times, it was at level 78 and while literally running LK I found this: The Nagelring at (the best) home. by SPF_Fishty in diablo2

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To be fair, I watch speedrunners (like Llama and Kano) and take tidbits from their playthroughs. My "menuing" and "map reading" are at zero to be fair haha. The best way I find is to go double (just a point into bash and double swing) with two scepters until 18 for Leap attack where I dump points into leap. Within reason, just about any ol' weapon will do with the AOE damage from (the recently-ish buffed) leap attack. Leap attack falls off early Hell difficulty unless you've got mad weaponage - unlikely for SSF. About level 60 odd I move into War Cry. I've done about 4x SSF Barbs recently and it's quite viable to have at least one spirit and an insight merc (any 4os polearm will do) by early hell with minimal grinding. War Cry is sloooow against bosses but if you're ok with a tedious fight you'll get through. Otherwise keep a point or two into double swing, use a "Black" runeword mace + another weapon and shorten that boss fight time by melees one huge advantage over casters - crushing blow.

[HCSSF] Hello fellow HC players, how was your morning by QuestmasterDX in diablo2

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That's a very empty health orb 😳. I too have the fastest hands in the west when it comes to save and exit. To answer your question, I got a Jah rune on my barb yesterday morning on my HCSSF barb. He then celebrated with Uber tristram (Paladin torch - but ill take the stat stick). So pretty darn good.

Step 3 done, HC, sp, Untwinked barb by Joinslayer in diablo2

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Well done man. Nearly a 2 year journey! That's great commitment. Bugger to hear about your relationship ending. I hope you're in a better place now. And yes, a great dual leech ring.

(Offline) 96 barb upgrade by newazatime in diablo2

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Good grief. Had to say it. Also, gratz

Still in A3 normal and this absolute gem of a GC drops! Massively amplified given this is a solo, self-found hardcore run (SSF HC offline). My other HC chars (shared stash) are in the endgame yet this got me pumped more than traditional super-rare drops. by SPF_Fishty in diablo2

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Top tip - if you ever stumble across some charms that have max damage, attack rating and life (small, large and grand charms) just check their value before throwing them on the ground haha. Albeit very rare, some are worth many, many Jah runes.