Dual MinII's?

[Draccus]

With a second character running the Shroud and getting insta-invites as soon as he comes off timer (Cleric), the ingredients are flowing in. It's time to think about my fourth item. No, my cleric isn't getting any Shroud gear; he doesn't need any.

I've got a RadII, a MinII, a hp item (cloak) and am considering a second MinII for bosses. I see quite a few fighter types using dual MinII's...any thoughts? I've got a good transmuter for my offhand now (transmuting ss of backstabbing +5/+8) but it will be obsolete when (if) I get Tharne's goggles.

Anyone using dual MinII's?

[Junts]

Its really nice

you must be near 20 though; i advise a neg/neg/neg item, for all your immunities! it's only 2 scales and totally worth it, as soon as you have your cleansing essence

[cm2_supernova]

If you have a solid AC, get the Mineral II with the AC instead of the acid blast...just my opinion.

FWIW, I dual Mineral II on my ranger and it is prolly the best fiend beater in the game atm.

[alchilito]

Drac

Tharnes will be yours, it is just a matter of time.

My advice would be go for min II in your off hand, the choice of +4 insight or more dps for tier III is completely up to you. As someone above suggested, consider your AC and whether the insight bonus will actually benefit you or not.

Cheers bro, good luck.

[SableShadow]

Its really nice

you must be near 20 though; i advise a neg/neg/neg item, for all your immunities! it's only 2 scales and totally worth it, as soon as you have your cleansing essence

I built a neg/neg/+3 cha skills. Just a gamble on my part; I'm figuring we'll have more debuffing/dispelling combined with negative spells in quests in Mod 9 (particulary if the dracolich rumor proves true). Pair that with a Silver Flame necklace, and you're good against most of the indirect damage stuff that comes your way.

The +3 cha skills was just a nod to keeping a 39 standing UMD for heal/gh scrolls at the cap; YMMV of course, on your build. Depending what comes next mod, neg/neg/neg might have been (might will haven been?) the better option.

Tharnes will be yours, it is just a matter of time.

My advice would be go for min II in your off hand, the choice of +4 insight or more dps for tier III is completely up to you. As someone above suggested, consider your AC and whether the insight bonus will actually benefit you or not.

QFT

[Draccus]

Its really nice

you must be near 20 though; i advise a neg/neg/neg item, for all your immunities! it's only 2 scales and totally worth it, as soon as you have your cleansing essence

Yup, that was my first choice and I actually made the greensteel belt before I thought about making another weapon instead. I'm at 22 Shrouds and yes, I picked up the essence for my 20th. THAT, my friend, was an exercise in will power. Staring at two +3 tomes and 4 +2 tomes and picking that essence? Ouch...but I did it.

Right now, I swap my belt between Disease immunity and Poison immunity but it would be nice to have all rolled up into 1 item. But...I just can't resist a good weapon and two MinII's combined with Tharnes makes me drool. If I could only get more VoD groups (*cough* THAC0 *cough*)...

[QuantumFX]

Sorry if it sounds like there is a major echo in this thread:

A second Mineral II is a great idea. I’m actually considering a Mineral II kopesh rather than another Radience II scimitar on my rogue. (IMHO the single radience II crits often enough for me to go ahead with a general purpose weapon.)

And if you need another idea for a weapon: Try a Frost/Icy Burst weapon. They are absolutely awesome for cold vulnerable foes, you get a VERY useful clickie and they cost no large ingredients.

[Lithic]

On my rogue I just finished my second mineral 2. Its great for bosses and let me drop 12 greater banes from inventory.

One thing to consider on your second is to go +2 exceptional con. If you have low hitpoints, it really helps for boss fights.

[alchilito]

On my rogue I just finished my second mineral 2. Its great for bosses and let me drop 12 greater banes from inventory.

One thing to consider on your second is to go +2 exceptional con. If you have low hitpoints, it really helps for boss fights.

Not everybody starts their rogue with an 8 CON psi.

[Eudimio]

Draccus,

A holy/pg burst/pg blast rapier (or scimitar or kukri) will do more damage than the same mineral 2 weapon against DR15 or less (Shroud/VoD/HoX on normal).

Additionally, it will do more damage against most any other enemy that you will face, and it beats down portals better than any greater construct bane weapon that you own (+5 holy dwarven axe of gcb can barely beat it).

Happy Hunting.