Sampire

[Ultima]

Test out a boss with Parry and see how you do. There are many different template that work for getting the job done. Don't think my template or OMG's are the only ones that are able to do the job they're not. I've seen quite a few templates that have healing in them with very low tactics that boast of having no problems defeating Peerless Boss.  I'm gonna test a few things out with Paroxymus and then I'll post back here after I get some postive results. I think for different bosses different template may be in order. Healing would have come in very handy against Paroxymus.

[Khameleon]

I see... I'm still in the search for a +30 Jewelry Combo.
I heard something about hit lower attack.. how exactly does this help?

[OMGBurgers]

Make it so they don't hit you as much

Not sure how much it affects them.  If it's the same as pvp I think its like -20% or something.

[Ultima]

From Stratics :
Hit Lower Attack
Intensity Range: 2 - 50
Found On: Weapons

A weapon with Hit Lower Attack will have a percentage chance on each hit to lower the hit chance of the target for a short time. The amount the hit chance is lowered is equal to a Hit Chance Increase of -25. The effect lasts for about 5-10 seconds and is not cumulative.

Hit Lower Defense
Intensity Range: 2 - 50
Found On: Weapons

A weapon with Hit Lower Defense will have a percentage chance on each hit to lower the defensive capabilities of the target for a short time. The amount defense is lowered is equal to a Defense Chance Increase of -25. The effect lasts for about 5-10 seconds and is not cumulative.

[Khameleon]

I can kill Blood elementals without a slayer weapon.. a decent weapon kinda..
but paragons.. not a chance... any tips?
if I can't kill a paragon.. I think a Boss would be much harder.

here's my main suit
 
Summed Attributes:

Faster Cast Recovery: 2
Damage Increase: 70
Hit Chance Increase: 40
Hit Point Increase: 4
Lower Mana Cost: 13
Lower Reagent Cost: 10
Mana Regeneration: 2
Stamina Regeneration: 6
Reflect Physical Damage: 25
Physical Resist: 81
Fire Resist: 86
Cold Resist: 52
Poison Resist: 87
Energy Resist: 60
Strength Bonus: 20
Dexterity Bonus: 8

and Weapon
Darkened Sky
Hit Lightning 60
Swing Speed Increase 25
Damage Increase 50

[Nicar]

Khameleon, I don't know if this helps but, here's my temp. I haven't solo'd dread or anything, i'm still building but... well.. lets continue

Fence  120
Parry   115
Bushido 104
Anat    99.1
Tact    92.4
Heal     80.3
Chiv     70
Necro    39.2

I haven't looked to see what I'm going to set each one too. And I have about 4k plus enhanced aids that i have never used. I run in vamp form, need to recalculate and drop my necro more. Anyways, my suit that I took to blood eles...

FCR 2
DI 166
HCI 60
DCI 12
Luck 11
MR 12
HPR 14
Phys 42
Fire 61
Cold 42
Poison 42
Energy yes
Strn 2
Dex 11
That's all from TMs totalizer, so, think somethings wrong

I have suit with
70/64/70/70/75 (Vamp Embrace Casted)
Jews give me DCI 12, FCR 2, DI 36 (only on ring)
Primer of Arms

I used the Darkened Sky and took care of a Paragon Ele. Didn't have to run to heal, only thing that I didn't like was I had no mana.  I just did this to compare with you. I usually have mana leech on my weapons, and I try to test a lot of my weapons on Sphynx. Just tested 3 weapons on Sphynx, Darkened Sky and these two

Warfork
HML 62
HSL 50
DCI 10
DI   41

Leafblade
HLD 38
HML 52
Light 44
DI   40

And I think Darkened Sky did best. Kinda ticks me off, but hey, I need to find my weapons with SSI that I usually carry and see what's best.  Hope some this ramble helps.

[TrailMyx]

One thing with the Totalizer, you must not be running another script. 

[Khameleon]

any tips on what to cast?
I try to keep curse weapon up, concentrate and Enemy Of One.. oh yeah.. and Lightning Strike. but I get mana drained so fast.

[Nicar]

One thing with the Totalizer, you must not be running another script. 

Only one running at the time 

[Ultima]

Khameleon where is the DCI?

Also how are you geting past 70's Resist? Your not on an OSI Shard are you?

Maybe they really buffed Paragon Elementals.

Darkened Sky is a very good weapon and I was just about to take it for a test on DH or Paroxymus to see how well it fairs. Against Miasma is kicks arse.

Also what template are you running?

[OMGBurgers]

protection is nice to use also   no fizzles!

[Cerveza]

Also how are you geting past 70's Resist? Your not on an OSI Shard are you?

An old question that pops up from time to time amongst the young'ns.

Yes, you can only have an EFFECTIVE value of 70 resist. That doesn't mean it's the most you can have on the char.

Imagine, if you will, a char with 85 Fire Resist. His shown total will be 70, his effective total will be 70, he will resist fire based attacks at a 70 resistance.

Now imagine him casting VAMP EMB on himself and loosing 25 resist. Does his Fire resist go down to 45 (70-25)? I say not! Because he started with 85 his new Fire resist will be 60 (85-25)!

Thats why players generally extend some resists above the 70 cap, most notably Physical (Protection) and Fire+Poison (Corpse Skin). And of course, if you plan on Vamping it, Fire resist should be as much as you can get with 95 being perfect (95-25=70).

[12TimesOver]

Furthermore, Elves get a bump to energy resist. I don't remember exactly how high but I believe it's 80 or 85. Anyone?

XII

[Khameleon]

Good Explanation Cerveza.
12x: 75 is the Max for Elves you only get a +5 Bonus
ultima: my Template is the following
Fencing 107 Cap:115
Anatomy 103 Cap:115
Tactics 111 Cap:115
Bushido 103 Cap: 110
Chivalry 87: (Not sure where I'm going with this one)
Spirit Speak 70 Cap: 100
Necro 46: (I can lower it to 36) - only got a +14 Necro Ring ;/

Sorry No DCI... I also Dont' have a Talisman atm.. which one should I be looking for?

 

[Ultima]

Either Primer of Arms (+20 DMG) or Totem of the Void (10% LMC) are good. I go with the Primer most of the time.

No DCI!!???

That is major kink in your armor Khameleon.

DCI (Defense Chance Increase) is a MUST HAVE! Rings and bracelets have them. Fey Leggings have them at 20. Heart of the Lion has 20 I believe as well. Ancient Samarai Helm has 15. Lots of the artis do. Weapons also have them and shields have them. You must have DCI and HCI when fighting the Big Baddies. It caps at 45.

Load up to 45 DCI and you should see a HUGE different in combating monsters.