The Use of UMD?

[phalaeo]

.... No

No, it's not worth it to you. There's a difference.

It's worth it and then some to me- my Cleric's first GS items are always +CHA skills.

[Sarisa]

.... No

It's worth it and then some to me- my Cleric's first GS items are always +CHA skills.

Which, coincidentally, can be your stacking SP item and, if you want to dual shard it, Concordant Opposition (covers +6 WIS slot too).

The CHA skills boost comes as a BONUS for something you will probably make anyway. Now, I personally prefer an HP item first, but I will definitely not fault anyone for making their SP/CHA/ConcOpp first.

[samho]

Speaking about GS accessories, my cleric/fvs usually come with 2 sets:

1) Concordant Opposition (HP/HP/HP, cover +6 wisdom slot)
2) Air Guard (SP/SP/SP, cover haste clicky and +6 Cha mod)

So I am not really grind for cha bonus; I am getting it as a bonus So far, this combo works best for me.

[Impaqt]

I wouldnt build any chr strong character without UMD.

I didnt see Knock Scrolls/Wands mentioned... Lots of chests are locked with a very low DC as well.....

[samho]

I wouldnt build any chr strong character without UMD.

I didnt see Knock Scrolls/Wands mentioned... Lots of chests are locked with a very low DC as well.....

Sarisa has mention it previously. And by far, the Fireshield and Knock usage are my favourite for divine UMD character, following with DDoor scroll and any other quick travel / bypass gear restriction.