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{- TABLE OF CONTENTS -}


1.   GENERAL INFORMATION
        1.1  Guide Information
        1.2  Update Information
        1.3  Introduction
2.   CHARACTER CLASSES
        2.1  Amazon
        2.2  Barbarian
        2.3  Necromancer
        2.4  Paladin
        2.5  Sorceress
3.   WEAPONRY & OTHER ITEMS
        3.1 Regular Items
        3.2 Socketed Items
        3.3 Magical Items
        3.4 Rare Items
        3.5 Unique Items
        3.6 Set Items
4.   POTIONS
        4.1 Regular Potions
        4.2 Attack Potions
5.   SHRINES
6.   MONSTERS & NPCs
        6.1 Act I: The Western Kingdoms
        6.2 Act II: The Great Deserts of Aranoch
        6.3 Act III: Kehjistan and Kurast
        6.4 Act IV: Gateway to Hell
7.   MISSIONS
        7.1 Act I: The Western Kingdoms
        7.2 Act II: The Great Deserts of Aranoch
        7.3 Act III: Kehjistan and Kurast
        7.4 Act IV: Gateway to Hell

8.   CREDITS

9.   COPYRIGHT NOTICE
        9.1 Terms of Use
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
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  1.1 Guide Information
  ---------------------

This is the text version of the the Diablo 2 guide (a HTML will be made 
available once the text verson is finsihed) made by Tim Wuyts.  

The author is the webmaster of  The Cheat Empire 
(http://home.planetinternet.be/~twuyts), where you can find the latest cheats & 
walkthroughs for PC Games. Including the latest version of this guide.

Since Diablo 2 is an extensive game, don't expect that the first versions of 
this guide will cover every little detail about the game.  Hell, I even think I 
could be updating this guide 5 years from now.  Any additional information is 
always welcome, so if you find a unique item, shrine, ... I haven't mentioned 
yet: just let me know and I'll make the proper adjustments.  The first versions 
of the guide will contain more info on the Paladin than on other characters, 
this is because I started playin with the Paladin and thus have more information 
about him.


  1.2 Update Information
  ----------------------

(July 25th 2000) Version 0.10:
  - The first version of what's going to be an extensive guide


  1.3 Introduction
  ----------------

Nobody will argue with me that a lot of people were waiting for the release of 
this game.  And yes ... finally the programmers at Blizzard blessed us with the 
arrival of their new baby, Diablo 2 - their way of making earth a little bit 
more like heaven.  Everybody, including me, was eager to get their hands on a 
copy of D2 once it hit the stores.

The first question that comes to mind is whether D2 lives up to the 
expectations.  At first I must admit that I found the 640x480 resolution rather 
dissapointing, but after a while you hardly even notice it any more.  The 
gameplay causes you to forget the graphics (not that they are terrible, but a 
higher resolution would have been nice - but I guess that's something for Diablo 
3) and sucks you completely into the game.  This is rather strange, since it's 
merely a hack & slash game come to think of it.  This proves that good games 
don't need to be complicated.

Overall the game does live up to it's expectations, making this a game you'll 
grab back to for a long period of time.



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2. CHARACTER CLASSES
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  2.1  Amazon
  -----------

The amazon is the female fighter in the game.  Instead of relying on melee 
combat, she prefers to use ranged weapons like bows, crossbows, ...  This 
however doesn't mean that she can't give our little monsters a good spanking 
from closer range.  Here are the starting stats:

Strength  : 20   -   Attack Damage : 1-6
Dexterity : 25   -   Attack Rating : 72
                     Defense       : 11
Vitality  : 20   -   Stamina       : 84
                     Life          : 50
Energy    : 15   -   Mana          : 15


Skill 1 : Javelin and Spear
Skill 2 : Passive and Magic
Skill 3 : Bow and Crossbow


     2.1.1 Skills
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

     2.1.1.1 Javelin and Spear
     .........................

   JAB  (Amazon Level 1)

Effect: Rapid attacks with a thrusting weapon

 Level 1: 3 Hits
          Attack +10% per target
          Damage -15% per target
          Mana cost 2
 Level 2:



   POWER STRIKE  (Amazon Level 6)

Effect: Adds lightning damage

 Level 1: To attack rating +10%
          Lightning damage 1-8
          mana cost 2
 Level 2:



   POISON JAVELIN  (Amazon Level 6)

Effect: Adds poison damage

 Level 1: Poison damage 9-14
          Over 3 seconds
          Mana cost 4
 Level 2:



   IMPALE  (Amazon Level 12)

Effect: Increases damage but degrades weapon

 Level 1: Damage +300%
          Attack +25%
          Chance of losing durability 50%
          Mana cost 3
 Level 2:



   LIGHTNING BOLT  (Amazon Level 12)

Effect: Changes a throw javelin into lightning

 Level 1: Lightning damage 1-40
          Mana cost 6
 Level 2:



   CHARGED STRIKE  (Amazon Level 18)

Effect: Enchants thrusting weapons with charged bolts

 Level 1: Releases 3 charged bolts
          Lightning damage 1-15
          Mana cost 4
 Level 2: 



   PLAGUE JAVELIN  (Amazon Level 18)

Effect: Enchants javelins with poison explosions

 Level 1: Poison damage 9-14
          Over 3 seconds
          Mana cost 7
 Level 2: 



   FEND  (Amazon Level 24)

Effect: Attacks all adjacent targets

 Level 1: Attack bonus +10%
          Damage +25%
          Mana cost 5
 Level 2: 



   LIGHTNING STRIKE  (Amazon Level 30)

Effect: Enchants thrusting weapon with chain lightning

 Level 1: Lightning bolt damage 1-14
          2 Hits
          Lightning damage 5-25
          Mana cost 9
 Level 2: 



   LIGHTNING FURY  (Amazon Level 30)

Effect: A lightning bolt that splits on impact

 Level 1: Lightning bolt damage 1-40
          Releases 2 bolts
          Lightning damage 1-40
          Mana cost 10
 Level 2:



     2.1.1.2 Passive and Magic
     .........................

   INNER SIGHT  (Amazon Level 1)

Effect: Illuminates and weakens nearby enemies

 Level 1: Duration 8 seconds
          Enemy defense -46
          Radius 13.3 yards
          Mana cost 5
 Level 2: 



   CRITICAL STRIKE - Passive  (Amazon Level 1)

Effect: Chance of doing double damage

 Level 1: 16% Chance
 Level 2: 



   DODGE - Passive  (Amazon Level 6)

Effect: Dodges melee attacks

 Level 1: 18% Chance
 Level 2: 



   SLOW MISSILES  (Amazon Level 12)

Effect: Slows ranged attacks of enemies

 Level 1: Duration 12 seconds
          Ranged attack slowed to 33%
          Radius 13.3 yards
          Mana cost 5
 Level 2: 



   AVOID - Passive  (Amazon Level 12)

Effect: Dodges missiles

 Level 1: 24% Chance
 Level 2: 



   PENETRATE - Passive  (Amazon Level 18)

Effect: Increases attack rating

 Level 1: To attack rating +35%
 Level 2: 



   DECOY  (Amazon Level 24)

Effect: Creates a duplicate of yourself

 Level 1: Duration 10 seconds
          Mana cost 19
 Level 2: 



   EVADE - Passive  (Amazon Level 24)

Effect: Dodges when moving

 Level 1: 18% Chance
 Level 2:



   VALKYRIE  (Amazon Level 30)

Effect: Summons a powerful Valkyrie ally

 Level 1: Life 362
          Mana cost 25
 Level 2: 



   PIERCE - Passive  (Amazon Level 30)

Effect: Missiles may continue through enemies

 Level 1: 23% Chance
 Level 2: 



     2.1.1.3 Bow and Crossbow
     ........................

   MAGIC ARROW  (Amazon Level 1)

Effect: Creates a magical arrow

 Level 1: Damage +0
          Mana cost 1.5
 Level 2: 



   FIRE ARROW  (Amazon Level 1)

Effect: Enchants arrows with flame

 Level 1: Fire damage 1-4
          Mana cost 3
 Level 2: 



   COLD ARROW  (Amazon Level 6)

Effect: Enchants arrows to slow targets

 Level 1: Cold damage 3
          Cold length 4 seconds
          Mana cost 3
 Level 2: 



   MULTIPLE SHOT  (Amazon Level 6)

Effect: Fires multiple arrows

 Level 1: 2 Arrows
          Mana cost 4
 Level 2: 



   EXPLODING ARROW  (Amazon Level 12)

Effect: Enchants arrows to explode

 Level 1: Fire damage 2-4
          Mana cost 5
 Level 2: 



   ICE ARROW  (Amazon Level 18)

Effect: Enchants arrows to freeze enemies

 Level 1: Cold damage 6-10
          Freezes for 2 seconds
          Mana cost 4
 Level 2: 



   GUIDED ARROW  (Amazon Level 18)

Effect: Enchants arrows to seek enemies

 Level 1: Mana cost 8
 Level 2: 



   STRAFE  (Amazon Level 24)

Effect: Enchants arrows to strike multiple targets

 Level 1: Attack up to 5 targets
          Damage +5%
          Mana cost 11
 Level 2: 



   IMMOLATION ARROW  (Amazon Level 24)

Effect: Enchants arrows to burn enemies

 Level 1: Fire explosion damage 4-10
          Fire duration 4.6 seconds
          Average fire damage 8-10 per second
          Mana cost 6
 Level 2: 



   FREEZING ARROW  (Amazon Level 30)

Effect: Enchants arrows to freeze multiple monsters

 Level 1: Radius 3.3 yards
          Cold damage 6-10
          Freezes for 2 seconds
          Mana cost 9
 Level 2: 



  2.2  Barbarian
  --------------

The barbarian is mister "Raw Power" in Diablo 2.  His melee combat abilities are 
unequaled.  As a result strength and vitality are the most important character 
modifiers.  The starting stas are:

Strength  : 30   -   Attack Damage : 3-7
Dexterity : 20   -   Attack Rating : 52
                     Defense       : 10
Vitality  : 25   -   Stamina       : 91
                     Life          : 51
Energy    : 10   -   Mana          : 10


Skill 1 : Warcries
Skill 2 : Combat Masteries
Skill 3 : Combat Skills


     2.2.1 Skills
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

     2.2.1.1 Warcries
     ................

   HOWL  (Barbarian Level 1)

Effect: Frightens nearby monsters

 Level 1: Enemy runs up to 16 yards
          Enemy runs for 3 seconds
          Mana cost 4
 Level 2:



   FIND POTION  (Barbarian Level 1)

Effect: Targets corpses to find potions

 Level 1: 15% Chance
          Mana cost 2
 Level 2: 



   TAUNT  (Barbarian Level 6)

Effect: Causes a monster to attack

 Level 1: Target's damage -5%
          Target's attack -5%
          Mana cost 3
 Level 2:



   SHOUT  (Barbarian Level 6)

Effect: Alerts party and improves defense

 Level 1: Defense +100%
          Duration 16 seconds
          Mana cost 6
 Level 2: 



   FIND ITEM  (Barbarian Level 12)

Effect: Targets corpses to find items

 Level 1: 14% Chance
          Mana cost 7
 Level 2: 



   BATTLE CRY  (Barbarian Level 18)

Effect: Reduces enemy effectiveness

 Level 1: Duration 12 seconds
          Defense -50%
          Damage -25%
          Mana cost 5
 Level 2:


   BATTLE ORDERS  (Barbarian Level 24)

Effect: Improves life, mana and stamina of party

 Level 1: Duration 30 seconds
          Maximum stamina +40%
          Maximum life +40%
          Maximum mana +40%
          Mana cost 7
 Level 2:



   GRIM WARD  (Barbarian Level 24)

Effect: Creates a frightning totem

 Level 1: Duration 40 seconds
          Radius 2 yards
          Mana cost 4
 Level 2:



   WAR CRY  (Barbarian Level 30)

Effect: Injures and stuns nearby enemies

 Level 1: Damage 15-20
          Stun length 1 second
          Mana cost 17
 Level 2:



   BATTLE COMMAND  (Barbarian Level 30)

Effect: Increased skill levels

 Level 1: Duration 12 seconds
          Mana cost 11
 Level 2:



     2.2.1.2 Combat Masteries
     ........................

   SWORD MASTERY - Passive  (Barbarian Level 1)

Effect: Improves sword fighting skill

 Level 1: Damage +28%
          Attack +28%
 Level 2: Damage +33%
          Attack +36%
 Level 3: Damage +38%
          Attack +34%
 Level 4: Damage +43%
          Attack +52%
 Level 5: 



   AXE MASTERY - Passive  (Barbarian Level 1)

Effect: Improves axe fighting skill

 Level 1: Damage +28%
          Attack +28%



   MACE MASTERY - Passive  (Barbarian Level 1)

Effect: Improves mace fighting skill

 Level 1: Damage +28%
          Attack +28%



   POLE ARM MASTERY - Passive  (Barbarian Level 6)

Effect: Improves pole arm skill

 Level 1: Damage +30%
          Attack +30%



   THROWING MASTERY - Passive  (Barbarian Level 6)

Effect: Improves thrown weapon skill

 Level 1: Damage +30%
          Attack +30%



   SPEAR MASTERY - Passive  (Barbarian Level 6)

Effect: Improves spear fighting skill

 Level 1: Damage +30%
          Attack +30%



   INCREASED STAMINA - Passive  (Barbarian Level 12)

Effect: Increases stamina

 Level 1: Stamina bonus +30%



   IRON SKIN - Passive  (Barbarian Level 18)

Effect: Improves defense rating

 Level 1: +30%



   INCREASED SPEED - Passive  (Barbarian Level 24)

Effect: Increased walk and run speed

 Level 1: Walk/Run speed +13%



   NATURAL RESISTANCE - Passive  (Barbarian Level 30)

Effect: Increasee natural resistances

 Level 1: Resistances +12%



     2.2.1.3 Combat Skills
     .....................

   BASH  (Barbarian Level 1)

Effect: Powerful blow that increases damage

 Level 1: Damage +1
          Damage +50%
          Attack +20%
          Mana cost 2
 Level 2: Damage +2
          Damage +55%
          Attack +25%
          Mana cost 2
 Level 3: 



   LEAP  (Barbarian Level 6)

Effect: Jump over obstacles

 Level 1: Radius 4.6 yards
          Mana cost 2
 Level 2:



   DOUBLE SWING  (Barbarian Level 6)

Effect: Swings two weapons at once

 Level 1: To attack rating +15%
          Mana cost 2
 Level 2:



   STUN  (Barbarian Level 12)

Effect: Stuns your target

 Level 1: Attack +5%
          Duration 1.2 seconds
          Mana cost 2
 Level 2:



   DOUBLE THROW  (Barbarian Level 12)

Effect: Throw two weapons at once

 Level 1: To attack rating +20%
          Mana cost 2
 Level 2:



   LEAP ATTACK  (Barbarian Level 18)

Effect: Leaps and attacks target enemy

 Level 1: Radius 4.6 yards
          Damage +100%
          Attack +50%
          Mana cost 9
 Level 2:



   CONCENTRATE  (Barbarian Level 18)

Effect: Attack that is uninterruptable

 Level 1: Defense +20%
          Attack +25%
          Mana cost 2
 Level 2: 



   FRENZY  (Barbarian Level 24)

Effect: Successfull double swing hit increases speed

 Level 1: Duration 2 seconds
          Attack +10%
          Mana cost 3
 Level 2: 



   WHIRLWIND  (Barbarian Level 30)

Effect: Whirling dance of death

 Level 1: Damage -50%
          Mana cost 25
 Level 2:



   BERSERK  (Barbarian Level 30)

Effect: Powerful but reckless attack

 Level 1: To attack rating +56%
          Magic Damage +56%
          Duration 2.7 seconds
          Mana cost 5
 Level 2:



  2.3  Necromancer
  ----------------

The necromancer is a dark character in comparison to our other heroes, using his 
powers to revive slain monsters to aid in his conquest.  This however also makes 
him one of the most appealing characters to play with.  His starting stats are:

Strength  : 15   -   Attack Damage : 2-4
Dexterity : 25   -   Attack Rating : 72
                     Defense       : 6
Vitality  : 15   -   Stamina       : 79
                     Life          : 45
Energy    : 25   -   Mana          : 25


Skill 1 : Summoning Spells
Skill 2 : Poison & Bone Spells
Skill 3 : Curses


     2.3.1 Skills
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

     2.3.1.1 Summoning Spells
     ........................

   RAISE SKELETON  (Necromancer Level 1)

Effect: Reanimate skeletal warrior from target corpse

 Level 1: Life 21
          Damage 1-2
          1 Skeleton total
          Mana cost 6
 Level 2: 



   SKELETON MASTERY  (Necromancer Level 1)

Effect: Better skeletons and revived creatures

 Level 1: Skeletons life +7
          Skeletons damage +2
          Monsters life +7%
          Monsters damage +2%
 Level 2: 



   CLAY GOLEM  (Necromancer Level 6)

Effect: Creates a golem to fight for you

 Level 1: Life 100
          Damage 2-5
          Mana cost 15
 Level 2: 



   GOLEM MASTERY  (Necromancer Level 12)

Effect: Enhances speed and life of golems

 Level 1: Life +20%
          Walk/Run speed +6%
 Level 2: 



   RAISE SKELETAL MAGE  (Necromancer Level 12)

Effect: Reanimate skeletal mage from target corpse

 Level 1: Life 61
          1 Skeleton mage
          Mana cost 8
 Level 2: 



   BLOOD GOLEM  (Necromancer Level 18)

Effect: A golem that shares life and damage

 Level 1: Life 201
          Converts 31% damage to life
          Damage 6-16
          Mana cost 25
 Level 2: 



   SUMMON RESIST  (Necromancer Level 24)

Effect: Summoned monsters gain resistances

 Level 1: Resist all +28%
 Level 2: 



   IRON GOLEM  (Necromancer Level 24)

Effect: Creates a golem from an item

 Level 1: Life 306
          Damage 7-19
          Mana cost 35
 Level 2: 



   FIRE GOLEM  (Necromancer Level 30)

Effect: Creates a golem of fire

 Level 1: Life 313
          Absorbs 36% fire damage
          Fire damage 10-27
          Mana cost 50
 Level 2: 



   REVIVE  (Necromancer Level 30)

Effect: Raises a monster to fight for you

 Level 1: Duration 180 seconds
          1 Monster
          Life +200%
          Mana cost 45
 Level 2: 



     2.3.1.2 Poison & Bone Spells
     ............................

   TEETH  (Necromancer Level 1)

Effect: Fires barbed teeth

 Level 1: 2 Teeth
          Magic damage 2-4
          Mana cost 3
 Level 2: 



   BONE ARMOR  (Necromancer Level 1)

Effect: Creates a damage absorbing bone shell

 Level 1: Absorbs 20 damage
          Mana cost 11
 Level 2: 



   POISON DAGGER  (Necromancer Level 6)

Effect: Next dagger attack poisons target

 Level 1: Poison damage 7-15
          Over 4 seconds
          Attack +15%
          Mana cost 3
 Level 2: 



   CORPSE EXPLOSION  (Necromancer Level 6)

Effect: Turns a corpse into a bomb

 Level 1: Damage 60-100% of corpse life
          Radius 2.6 yards
          Mana cost 15
 Level 2: 



   BONE WALL  (Necromancer Level 12)

Effect: Creates an impassable barrier

 Level 1: Life 19
          Duration 48 seconds
          Mana cost 17
 Level 2: 



   POISON EXPLOSION  (Necromancer Level 18)

Effect: Turns a corpse into a poison gas bomb

 Level 1: Poison damage 25-50
          Over 4 seconds
          Mana cost 8
 Level 2: 



   BONE SPEAR  (Necromancer Level 18)

Effect: Summons a deadly spike of bone

 Level 1: Magic damage 16-24
          Mana cost 7
 Level 2: 



   BONE PRISON  (Necromancer Level 24)

Effect: Creates a barrier of bone around target

 Level 1: Life 19
          Duration 48 seconds
          Mana cost 27
 Level 2: 



   POISON NOVA  (Necromancer Level 30)

Effect: Emits and expanding ring of poison

 Level 1: Poison damage 50-75
          Over 8 seconds
          Mana cost 25
 Level 2: 



   BONE SPIRIT  (Necromancer Level 30)

Effect: Releases an undead specter

 Level 1: Magic damage 20-30
          Mana cost 12
 Level 2: 



     2.3.1.3 Curses
     ..............

   AMPLIFY DAMAGE  (Necromancer Level 1)

Effect: Amplifies damage taken by enemies

 Level 1: Damage taken +100%
          Radius 2 yards
          Duration 8 seconds
          Mana cost 4
 Level 2: 



   DIM VISION  (Necromancer Level 6)

Effect: Reduces vision of monsters

 Level 1: Radius 2.6 yards
          Duration 7 seconds
          Mana cost 9
 Level 2: 



   WEAKEN  (Necromancer Level 6)

Effect: Reduces damage done by enemies

 Level 1: Target's damage -33%
          Radius 6 yards
          Duration 14 seconds
          Mana cost 4
 Level 2: 



   IRON MAIDEN  (Necromancer Level 12)

Effect: Enemies damage themselves

 Level 1: 200% Damage returned
          Duration 12 seconds
          Radius 4.6 yards
          Mana cost 5
 Level 2: 



   TERROR  (Necromancer Level 12)

Effect: Monsters run away in fear

 Level 1: Radius 2.6 yards
          Duration 8 seconds
          Mana cost 7
 Level 2: 



   CONFUSE  (Necromancer Level 18)

Effect: Monster attacks random targets

 Level 1: Radius 4 yards
          Duration 10 seconds
          Mana cost 13
 Level 2: 



   LIFE TAP  (Necromancer Level 18)

Effect: Enemies return life to attacker

 Level 1: Radius 2.6 yards
          Duration 16 seconds
          Heals 50% of attack damage
          Mana cost 9
 Level 2: 



   ATTRACT  (Necromancer Level 24)

Effect: Monster becomes universal target

 Level 1: Radius 6 yards
          Duration 12 seconds
          Mana cost 17
 Level 2: 



   DECREPIFY  (Necromancer Level 24)

Effect: Greatly slows and weakens enemies

 Level 1: Radius 2.6 yards
          Duration 2 seconds
          Mana cost 11
 Level 2: 



   LOWER RESIST  (Necromancer Level 30)

Effect: Lowers enemies resistance to magic

 Level 1: Radius 4.6 yards
          Duration 20 seconds
          Resist all -31%
          Mana cost 22
 Level 2: 



  2.4  Paladin
  ------------

The paladin is a good overall character.  He can stand his ground when it comes 
to melee combat and can use his aura spells to enhance his attacks/defence.  
These are the starting stats of the Paladin:

Strength  : 25   -   Attack Damage : 2-8
Dexterity : 20   -   Attack Rating : 52
                     Defense       : 9
Vitality  : 25   -   Stamina       : 89
                     Life          : 55
Energy    : 15   -   Mana          : 15


Skill 1 : Defensive Aura
Skill 2 : Offensive Aura
Skill 3 : Combat Skills


     2.4.1 Skills
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
    
The skills of a paladin can be divided into 3 types: combat skills, Defensive 
Auras and Offensive Auras.  The auras are very usefull when you are playing in 
parties (eg. multiplayer), since they affect all members in your party which are 
in range.  This gives them the same bonuses you get.

A general tip I can give you (since I've been playing with the Paladin for quite 
some time now) is not to spend too much skill points in the skills made 
available to you in the early stages of character development.  Take "might" for 
example: I used to develop this skill a lot in the beginning of the game - hell, 
who doesn't want to do xx% additional damage.  However, later in the game the 
conviction skill became available and it soon became clear that by developing 
this skill you could develop your damage increase even faster, easily surpassing 
the level of might.  It's better to save those precious skill points until 
conviction becomes available than it is to spend them all on might in the early 
stages.  Off course, this is only a suggestion.


     2.4.1.1 Combat Skills
     .....................


   SACRIFICE (Paladin Level 1)

Effect: Increased accuracy and damage

Att.Rat. = Attack Rating

Attack Rating Increase: +5%
Damage Increase: +12%

 8% Damage to self

| Level    | Att.Rat. | Damage |
|----------+----------+--------|
| Level 1  |   +20%   | +180%  |
| Level 2  |   +25%   | +192%  |
| Level 3  |   +30%   | +204%  |
| Level 4  |   +35%   | +216%  |
| Level 5  |   +40%   | +228%  |
| Level 6  |   +45%   | +240%  |
| Level 7  |   +50%   | +252%  |
| Level 8  |   +55%   | +264%  |
| Level 9  |   +60%   | +276%  |
| Level 10 |   +65%   | +288%  |
| Level 11 |   +70%   | +300%  |
| Level 12 |   +75%   | +312%  |
| Level 13 |   +80%   | +324%  |
| Level 14 |   +85%   | +336%  |
| Level 15 |   +90%   | +348%  |
| Level 16 |   +95%   | +360%  |
| Level 17 |  +100%   | +372%  |
| Level 18 |  +105%   | +384%  |
| Level 19 |  +110%   | +396%  |
| Level 20 |  +115%   | +408%  |
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   SMITE (Paladin Level 1)

Effect: Shield bash

Stun L. = Stun Length (in seconds)

Damage Increase: +15%
Stun Length Increase: +0.2 seconds

 Mana cost 2

| Level    | Damage | Stun L. |
|----------+--------+---------|
| Level 1  |  +15%  |   0.6s  |
| Level 2  |  +30%  |   0.8s  |
| Level 3  |  +45%  |   1.0s  |
| Level 4  |  +60%  |   1.2s  |
| Level 5  |  +75%  |   1.4s  |
| Level 6  |  +90%  |   1.6s  |
| Level 7  | +105%  |   1.8s  |
| Level 8  | +120%  |   2.0s  |
| Level 9  | +135%  |   2.2s  |
| Level 10 | +150%  |   2.4s  |
| Level 11 | +165%  |   2.6s  |
| Level 12 | +180%  |   2.8s  |
| Level 13 | +195%  |   3.0s  |
| Level 14 | +210%  |   3.2s  |
| Level 15 | +225%  |   3.4s  |
| Level 16 | +240%  |   3.6s  |
| Level 17 | +255%  |   3.8s  |
| Level 18 | +270%  |   4.0s  |
| Level 19 | +285%  |   4.2s  |
| Level 20 | +300%  |   4.4s  |
-------------------------------



   HOLY BOLT  (Paladin Level 6)

Effect: Divine energy that damages undead

Mag.Dam. = Magic Damage

Magic Damage Increases: +8-8
Healing Increases: +2-2

 Mana cost 4

| Level    | Mag.Dam. | Heals |
|----------+----------+-------|
| Level 1  |   8-16   |  1-6  |
| Level 2  |  14-22   |  3-8  |
| Level 3  |  20-28   |  5-10 |
| Level 4  |  26-34   |  7-12 |
| Level 5  |  32-40   |  9-14 |
| Level 6  |  38-46   | 11-16 |
| Level 7  |  44-52   | 13-18 |
| Level 8  |  50-58   | 15-20 |
| Level 9  |  56-64   | 17-22 |
| Level 10 |  62-70   | 19-24 |
| Level 11 |  68-76   | 21-26 |
| Level 12 |  74-82   | 23-28 |
| Level 13 |  80-88   | 25-30 |
| Level 14 |  86-94   | 27-32 |
| Level 15 |  92-100  | 29-34 |
| Level 16 |  98-106  | 31-36 |
| Level 17 | 104-112  | 33-38 |
| Level 18 | 110-118  | 35-40 |
| Level 19 | 116-124  | 37-42 |
| Level 20 | 122-130  | 39-44 |
-------------------------------



   ZEAL  (Paladin Level 12)

Effect: Attack multiple adjacent targets

Att.Bon. = Attack Bonus
# Hits = Number of Hits

Attack Bonus Increases: +5%
Number of Hits Increases: +1

 Mana cost 2

| Level    | Att.Bon. | # Hits |
|----------+----------+--------|
| Level 1  |   +10%   |    2   |
| Level 2  |   +15%   |    3   |
| Level 3  |   +20%   |    4   |
| Level 4  |   +25%   |    5   |
| Level 5  |   +30%   |    6   |
| Level 6  |   +35%   |    7   |
| Level 7  |   +40%   |    8   |
| Level 8  |   +45%   |    9   |
| Level 9  |   +50%   |   10   |
| Level 10 |   +55%   |   11   |
| Level 11 |   +60%   |   12   |
| Level 12 |   +65%   |   13   |
| Level 13 |   +70%   |   14   |
| Level 14 |   +75%   |   15   |
| Level 15 |   +80%   |   16   |
| Level 16 |   +85%   |   17   |
| Level 17 |   +90%   |   18   |
| Level 18 |   +95%   |   19   |
| Level 19 |  +100%   |   20   |
| Level 20 |  +105%   |   21   |
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   CHARGE  (Paladin Level 12)

Effect: Charge and attack target

Damage Increases: +25%
Attack Increases: +15%

 Mana cost 9

| Level    | Damage | Attack |
|----------+--------+--------|
| Level 1  | +100%  |  +50%  |
| Level 2  | +125%  |  +65%  |
| Level 3  | +150%  |  +80%  |
| Level 4  | +175%  |  +95%  |
| Level 5  | +200%  | +110%  |
| Level 6  | +225%  | +125%  |
| Level 7  | +250%  | +140%  |
| Level 8  | +275%  | +155%  |
| Level 9  | +300%  | +170%  |
| Level 10 | +325%  | +185%  |
| Level 11 | +350%  | +200%  |
| Level 12 | +375%  | +215%  |
| Level 13 | +400%  | +230%  |
| Level 14 | +425%  | +245%  |
| Level 15 | +450%  | +260%  |
| Level 16 | +475%  | +275%  |
| Level 17 | +500%  | +290%  |
| Level 18 | +525%  | +305%  |
| Level 19 | +550%  | +320%  |
| Level 20 | +575%  | +335%  |
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   VENGEANCE  (Paladin Level 18)

Effect: Attacks add elemental damage

Cold L. = Cold Length (in seconds)
El.Dam. = Elemental Damages
Mana C. = Mana Cost

Cold Length Increases: +0.6 seconds
Elemental Damages Increases: +5%
Mana Cost Increases: +0.5 (up till 12)

 Attack bonus: +20%

| Level    | Cold L. | El.Dam. | Mana C. |
|----------+---------+---------+---------|
| Level 1  |   1.2s  |   +35%  |    4    |
| Level 2  |   1.8s  |   +40%  |   4.5   |
| Level 3  |   2.4s  |   +45%  |    5    |
| Level 4  |   3.0s  |   +50%  |   5.5   |
| Level 5  |   3.6s  |   +55%  |    6    |
| Level 6  |   4.2s  |   +60%  |   6.5   |
| Level 7  |   4.8s  |   +65%  |    7    |
| Level 8  |   5.4s  |   +70%  |   7.5   |
| Level 9  |   6.0s  |   +75%  |    8    |
| Level 10 |   6.6s  |   +80%  |   8.5   |
| Level 11 |   7.2s  |   +85%  |    9    |
| Level 12 |   7.8s  |   +90%  |   9.5   |
| Level 13 |   8.4s  |   +95%  |   10    |
| Level 14 |   9.0s  |  +100%  |  10.5   |
| Level 15 |   9.6s  |  +105%  |   11    |
| Level 16 |  10.2s  |  +110%  |  11.5   |
| Level 17 |  10.8s  |  +115%  |   12    |
| Level 18 |  11.4s  |  +120%  |   12    |
| Level 19 |  12.0s  |  +125%  |   13    |
| Level 20 |  12.6s  |  +130%  |   13    |
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   BLESSED HAMMER (Paladin Level 18)

Effect: Summon a spiraling magical hammer

Mana C. = Mana Cost

Damage Increases: +8-8
Mana Cost Increases: - +0.2, +0.3 - repeat this set

| Level    | Damage  | Mana C. |
|----------+---------+---------|
| Level 1  |  12-16  |    5    |
| Level 2  |  20-24  |   5.2   |
| Level 3  |  28-32  |   5.5   |
| Level 4  |  36-40  |   5.7   |
| Level 5  |  44-48  |    6    |
| Level 6  |  52-56  |   6.2   |
| Level 7  |  60-64  |   6.5   |
| Level 8  |  68-72  |   6.7   |
| Level 9  |  76-80  |    7    |
| Level 10 |  84-88  |   7.2   |
| Level 11 |  92-96  |   7.5   |
| Level 12 | 100-104 |   7.7   |
| Level 13 | 108-112 |    8    |
| Level 14 | 116-120 |   8.2   |
| Level 15 | 124-128 |   8.5   |
| Level 16 | 132-136 |   8.7   |
| Level 17 | 140-144 |    9    |
| Level 18 | 148-152 |   9.2   |
| Level 19 | 156-160 |   9.5   |
| Level 20 | 164-168 |   9.7   |
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   CONVERSION (Paladin Level 24)

Effect: Change allegiance of monsters

Ch.Conv. = Chance to Convert

Duration Increases: +10 seconds

 Mana cost 4

| Level    | Ch.Conv. | Duration |
|----------+----------+----------|
| Level 1  |    11%   |    20s   |
| Level 2  |    20%   |    30s   |
| Level 3  |    27%   |    40s   |
| Level 4  |    33%   |    50s   |
| Level 5  |    37%   |    60s   |
| Level 6  |    41%   |    70s   |
| Level 7  |    44%   |    80s   |
| Level 8  |    46%   |    90s   |
| Level 9  |    49%   |   100s   |
| Level 10 |    51%   |   110s   |
| Level 11 |    53%   |   120s   |
| Level 12 |    54%   |   130s   |
| Level 13 |    56%   |   140s   |
| Level 14 |    57%   |   150s   |
| Level 15 |    58%   |   160s   |
| Level 16 |    60%   |   170s   |
| Level 17 |    60%   |   180s   |
| Level 18 |    61%   |   190s   |
| Level 19 |    62%   |   200s   |
| Level 20 |    63%   |   210s   |
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   HOLY SHIELD (Paladin Level 24)

Effect: Enhances your shield

Def.Bon. = Defense Bonus
Succ.Bl. = Successful Blocking

Duration Increases: +10 seconds
Defense Bonus Increases: +15%

 Mana cost 35

| Level    | Duration | Def.Bon. | Succ.Bl. |
|----------+----------+----------+----------|
| Level 1  |    30s   |    +25%  |    +8%   |
| Level 2  |    40s   |    +40%  |   +10%   |
| Level 3  |    50s   |    +55%  |   +12%   |
| Level 4  |    60s   |    +70%  |   +13%   |
| Level 5  |    70s   |    +85%  |   +15%   |
| Level 6  |    80s   |   +100%  |   +16%   |
| Level 7  |    90s   |   +115%  |   +16%   |
| Level 8  |   100s   |   +130%  |   +17%   |
| Level 9  |   110s   |   +145%  |   +18%   |
| Level 10 |   120s   |   +160%  |   +18%   |
| Level 11 |   130s   |   +175%  |   +19%   |
| Level 12 |   140s   |   +190%  |   +19%   |
| Level 13 |   150s   |   +205%  |   +20%   |
| Level 14 |   160s   |   +220%  |   +20%   |
| Level 15 |   170s   |   +235%  |   +20%   |
| Level 16 |   180s   |   +250%  |   +21%   |
| Level 17 |   190s   |   +265%  |   +21%   |
| Level 18 |   200s   |   +280%  |   +21%   |
| Level 19 |   210s   |   +295%  |   +21%   |
| Level 20 |   220s   |   +310%  |   +21%   |
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   FIST OF HEAVENS (Paladin Level 30)

Effect: Target is banished

HB Dam. = Holy Bolt Damage
Light.Dam. = Lightning Damage
Mana C. = Mana Cost

Holy Bolt Damage Increases: +0-6
Lightning Damage Increases: +8-8
Mana Cost Increases: +2

| Level    | HB Dam. | Light.Dam. | Mana C. |
|----------+---------+------------+---------|
| Level 1  |  1-16   |    1-40    |    25   |
| Level 2  |  1-22   |    9-48    |    27   |
| Level 3  |  1-28   |   17-56    |    29   |
| Level 4  |  1-34   |   25-64    |    31   |
| Level 5  |  1-40   |   33-72    |    33   |
| Level 6  |  1-46   |   41-80    |    35   |
| Level 7  |  1-52   |   49-88    |    37   |
| Level 8  |  1-58   |   57-96    |    39   |
| Level 9  |  1-64   |   65-104   |    41   |
| Level 10 |  1-70   |   73-112   |    43   |
| Level 11 |  1-76   |   81-120   |    45   |
| Level 12 |  1-82   |   89-128   |    47   |
| Level 13 |  1-88   |   97-130   |    49   |
| Level 14 |  1-94   |  105-144   |    51   |
| Level 15 |  1-100  |  113-152   |    53   |
| Level 16 |  1-106  |  121-160   |    55   |
| Level 17 |  1-112  |  129-168   |    57   |
| Level 18 |  1-118  |  137-176   |    59   |
| Level 19 |  1-124  |  145-184   |    61   |
| Level 20 |  1-130  |  153-192   |    63   |
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     2.4.1.1 Offensive Auras
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   MIGHT  (Paladin Level 1)

Effect: Increases damage

Range Increases: - 1.3, 1.4, 1.3 - repeat this set
Damage Increases: +10%

| Level    | Radius     | Damage |
|----------+------------+--------|
| Level 1  | 7.3 yards  |  +40%  |
| Level 2  | 8.6 yards  |  +50%  |
| Level 3  | 10 yards   |  +60%  |
| Level 4  | 11.3 yards |  +70%  |
| Level 5  | 12.6 yards |  +80%  |
| Level 6  | 14 yards   |  +90%  |
| Level 7  | 15.3 yards | +100%  |
| Level 8  | 16.6 yards | +110%  |
| Level 9  | 18 yards   | +120%  |
| Level 10 | 19.3 yards | +130%  |
| Level 11 | 20.6 yards | +140%  |
| Level 12 | 22 yards   | +150%  |
| Level 13 | 23.3 yards | +160%  |
| Level 14 | 24.6 yards | +170%  |
| Level 15 | 26 yards   | +180%  |
| Level 16 | 27.3 yards | +190%  |
| Level 17 | 28.3 yards | +200%  |
| Level 18 | 30 yards   | +220%  |
| Level 19 | 31.3 yards | +220%  |
| Level 20 | 32.6 yards | +230%  |
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   HOLY FIRE  (Paladin Level 6)

Effect: Flames damage nearby enemies

Range Increases: - +0.6, 0.7, 0.7 - repeat this set
Fire Damage Increases: - 0.5, 1 - repeat this set

| Level    | Radius     | Fire Damage |
|----------+----------- +-------------|
| Level 1  | 4 yards    |     1-3     |
| Level 2  | 4.6 yards  |   1.5-3.5   |
| Level 3  | 5.3 yards  |   2.5-4.5   |
| Level 4  | 6 yards    |     3-5     |
| Level 5  | 6.6 yards  |     4-6     |
| Level 6  | 7.3 yards  |   4.5-6.5   |
| Level 7  | 8 yards    |   5.5-7.5   |
| Level 8  | 8.6 yards  |     6-8     |
| Level 9  | 9.3 yards  |     7-9     |
| Level 10 | 10 yards   |   7.5-9.5   |
| Level 11 | 10.6 yards |   8.5-10.5  |
| Level 12 | 11.3 yards |     9-11    |
| Level 13 | 12 yards   |    10-12    |
| Level 14 | 12.6 yards |  10.5-12.5  |
| Level 15 | 13.3 yards |  11.5-13.5  |
| Level 16 | 14 yards   |    12-14    |
| Level 17 | 14.6 yards |    13-15    |
| Level 18 | 15.3 yards |  13.5-15.5  |
| Level 19 | 16 yards   |  14.5-16.5  |
| Level 20 | 16.6 yards |    15-17    |
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   THORNS  (Paladin Level 6)

Effect: Reflects damage back at enemies

Damage R. = Damage Returned

Range Increases: - +1.3, +1.4, +1.3 - repeat this set
Damage increases: +40%

| Level    | Radius     | Damage R. |
|----------+------------+-----------|
| Level 1  | 7.3 yards  |   +250%   |
| Level 2  | 8.6 yards  |   +290%   |
| Level 3  | 10 yards   |   +330%   |
| Level 4  | 11.3 yards |   +370%   |
| Level 5  | 12.6 yards |   +410%   |
| Level 6  | 14 yards   |   +450%   |
| Level 7  | 15.3 yards |   +490%   |
| Level 8  | 16.6 yards |   +530%   |
| Level 9  | 18 yards   |   +570%   |
| Level 10 | 19.3 yards |   +610%   |
| Level 11 | 20.6 yards |   +650%   |
| Level 12 | 22 yards   |   +690%   |
| Level 13 | 23.3 yards |   +730%   |
| Level 14 | 24.6 yards |   +770%   |
| Level 15 | 26 yards   |   +810%   |
| Level 16 | 27.3 yards |   +850%   |
| Level 17 | 28.3 yards |   +890%   |
| Level 18 | 30 yards   |   +930%   |
| Level 19 | 31.3 yards |   +970%   |
| Level 20 | 32.6 yards |  +1010%   |
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   BLESSED AIM  (Paladin Level 12)

Effect: Increases your attack rating

Range Increases: - +1.3, +1.4, +1.3 - repeat this set
Attack increases: +15%

| Level    | Radius     | Attack |
|----------+------------+--------|
| Level 1  | 7.3 yards  |  +75%  |
| Level 2  | 8.6 yards  |  +90%  |
| Level 3  | 10 yards   | +105%  |
| Level 4  | 11.3 yards | +120%  |
| Level 5  | 12.6 yards | +135%  |
| Level 6  | 14 yards   | +150%  |
| Level 7  | 15.3 yards | +165%  |
| Level 8  | 16.6 yards | +180%  |
| Level 9  | 18 yards   | +195%  |
| Level 10 | 19.3 yards | +210%  |
| Level 11 | 20.6 yards | +225%  |
| Level 12 | 22 yards   | +240%  |
| Level 13 | 23.3 yards | +255%  |
| Level 14 | 24.6 yards | +270%  |
| Level 15 | 26 yards   | +285%  |
| Level 16 | 27.3 yards | +300%  |
| Level 17 | 28.3 yards | +315%  |
| Level 18 | 30 yards   | +330%  |
| Level 19 | 31.3 yards | +345%  |
| Level 20 | 32.6 yards | +360%  |
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   CONCENTRATION  (Paladin Level 18)

Effect: Increases your attack ability

Range Increases: - +1.3, +1.4, +1.3 - repeat this set
Damage Increases: +15%

 Chance Uninteruptable 20%

| Level    | Radius     | Attack |
|----------+------------+--------|
| Level 1  | 7.3 yards  |  +60%  |
| Level 2  | 8.6 yards  |  +75%  |
| Level 3  | 10 yards   |  +90%  |
| Level 4  | 11.3 yards | +105%  |
| Level 5  | 12.6 yards | +120%  |
| Level 6  | 14 yards   | +135%  |
| Level 7  | 15.3 yards | +150%  |
| Level 8  | 16.6 yards | +165%  |
| Level 9  | 18 yards   | +180%  |
| Level 10 | 19.3 yards | +195%  |
| Level 11 | 20.6 yards | +210%  |
| Level 12 | 22 yards   | +225%  |
| Level 13 | 23.3 yards | +240%  |
| Level 14 | 24.6 yards | +255%  |
| Level 15 | 26 yards   | +270%  |
| Level 16 | 27.3 yards | +285%  |
| Level 17 | 28.3 yards | +300%  |
| Level 18 | 30 yards   | +315%  |
| Level 19 | 31.3 yards | +330%  |
| Level 20 | 32.6 yards | +345%  |
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   HOLY FREEZE  (Paladin Level 18)

Effect: Freezes neaby monsters

Enemies Sl. = Enemies Slowed

Range Increases: - +0.6, +0.7, +0.7 - repeat this set

| Level    | Radius     | Enemies Sl. |
|----------+----------- +-------------|
| Level 1  | 4 yards    |     30%     |
| Level 2  | 4.6 yards  |     34%     |
| Level 3  | 5.3 yards  |     37%     |
| Level 4  | 6 yards    |     40%     |
| Level 5  | 6.6 yards  |     42%     |
| Level 6  | 7.3 yards  |     44%     |
| Level 7  | 8 yards    |     45%     |
| Level 8  | 8.6 yards  |     46%     |
| Level 9  | 9.3 yards  |     48%     |
| Level 10 | 10 yards   |     48%     |
| Level 11 | 10.6 yards |     49%     |
| Level 12 | 11.3 yards |     50%     |
| Level 13 | 12 yards   |     51%     |
| Level 14 | 12.6 yards |     51%     |
| Level 15 | 13.3 yards |     52%     |
| Level 16 | 14 yards   |     53%     |
| Level 17 | 14.6 yards |     53%     |
| Level 18 | 15.3 yards |     53%     |
| Level 19 | 16 yards   |     54%     |
| Level 20 | 16.6 yards |     54%     |
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   HOLY SHOCK  (Paladin Level 24)

Effect: Lightning damages nearby enemies

Light.Dam. = Lightning Damage

Range Increases: - +0.7, +0.6, +0.7 - repeat this set
Lighning Damage Increases: - +1-1, +2-2 - repeat this set

| Level    | Radius     | Light.Dam. |
|----------+----------- +------------|
| Level 1  | 3.3 yards  |     1-5    |
| Level 2  | 4 yards    |     2-6    |
| Level 3  | 4.6 yards  |     4-8    |
| Level 4  | 5.3 yards  |     5-9    |
| Level 5  | 6 yards    |     7-11   |
| Level 6  | 6.6 yards  |     8-12   |
| Level 7  | 7.3 yards  |    10-14   |
| Level 8  | 8 yards    |    11-15   |
| Level 9  | 8.6 yards  |    13-17   |
| Level 10 | 9.3 yards  |    14-18   |
| Level 11 | 10 yards   |    16-20   |
| Level 12 | 10.6 yards |    17-21   |
| Level 13 | 11.3 yards |    19-23   |
| Level 14 | 12 yards   |    20-24   |
| Level 15 | 12.6 yards |    22-26   |
| Level 16 | 13.3 yards |    23-27   |
| Level 17 | 14 yards   |    25-29   |
| Level 18 | 14.6 yards |    26-30   |
| Level 19 | 15.3 yards |    28-32   |
| Level 20 | 16 yards   |    29-33   |
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   SANCTUARY  (Paladin Level 24)

Effect: Repels and damages undead

Magic Dam. = Magic Damage

Range Increases: - +0.7, +0.6, +0.7 - repeat this set
Magic Damage Increases: +4-4

| Level    | Radius     | Magic Dam. |
|----------+----------- +------------|
| Level 1  | 3.3 yards  |     8-16   |
| Level 2  | 4 yards    |    12-20   |
| Level 3  | 4.6 yards  |    16-24   |
| Level 4  | 5.3 yards  |    20-28   |
| Level 5  | 6 yards    |    24-32   |
| Level 6  | 6.6 yards  |    28-36   |
| Level 7  | 7.3 yards  |    32-40   |
| Level 8  | 8 yards    |    36-44   |
| Level 9  | 8.6 yards  |    40-48   |
| Level 10 | 9.3 yards  |    44-52   |
| Level 11 | 10 yards   |    48-56   |
| Level 12 | 10.6 yards |    52-60   |
| Level 13 | 11.3 yards |    56-64   |
| Level 14 | 12 yards   |    60-68   |
| Level 15 | 12.6 yards |    64-72   |
| Level 16 | 13.3 yards |    68-76   |
| Level 17 | 14 yards   |    72-80   |
| Level 18 | 14.6 yards |    76-84   |
| Level 19 | 15.3 yards |    80-88   |
| Level 20 | 16 yards   |    84-92   |
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   FANATICISM  (Paladin Level 30)

Effect: Increases attack speed

Att.Spd. = Attack Speed

Attack Increases: +5%

| Level    | Radius    | Att.Spd. | Attack |
|----------+-----------+----------+--------|
| Level 1  | 7.3 yards |   +14%   |  +40%  |
| Level 2  | 7.3 yards |   +18%   |  +45%  |
| Level 3  | 7.3 yards |   +20%   |  +50%  |
| Level 4  | 7.3 yards |   +23%   |  +55%  |
| Level 5  | 7.3 yards |   +25%   |  +60%  |
| Level 6  | 7.3 yards |   +26%   |  +65%  |
| Level 7  | 7.3 yards |   +27%   |  +70%  |
| Level 8  | 7.3 yards |   +28%   |  +75%  |
| Level 9  | 7.3 yards |   +29%   |  +80%  |
| Level 10 | 7.3 yards |   +30%   |  +85%  |
| Level 11 | 7.3 yards |   +31%   |  +90%  |
| Level 12 | 7.3 yards |   +31%   |  +95%  |
| Level 13 | 7.3 yards |   +32%   | +100%  |
| Level 14 | 7.3 yards |   +33%   | +105%  |
| Level 15 | 7.3 yards |   +33%   | +110%  |
| Level 16 | 7.3 yards |   +34%   | +115%  |
| Level 17 | 7.3 yards |   +34%   | +120%  |
| Level 19 | 7.3 yards |   +34%   | +125%  |
| Level 19 | 7.3 yards |   +34%   | +130%  |
| Level 20 | 7.3 yards |   +35%   | +135%  |
--------------------------------------------



   CONVICTION  (Paladin Level 30)

Effect: Weakens enemies

L.Max.Res.: Lowers Maximum Resistance

Range Increases: - +0.6, +0.7, +0.7 - repeat this set

| Level    | Radius     | Defense | L.Max.Res. |
|----------+------------+---------+------------|
| Level 1  | 6 yards    |   -49%  |    -26%    |
| Level 2  | 6.6 yards  |   -56%  |    -32%    |
| Level 3  | 7.3 yards  |   -61%  |    -36%    |
| Level 4  | 8 yards    |   -66%  |    -39%    |
| Level 5  | 8.6 yards  |   -70%  |    -42%    |
| Level 6  | 9.3 yards  |   -73%  |    -44%    |
| Level 7  | 10 yards   |   -75%  |    -46%    |
| Level 8  | 10.6 yards |   -77%  |    -47%    |
| Level 9  | 11.3 yards |   -79%  |    -49%    |
| Level 10 | 12 yards   |   -80%  |    -50%    |
| Level 11 | 12.6 yards |   -82%  |    -51%    |
| Level 12 | 13.3 yards |   -83%  |    -52%    |
| Level 13 | 14 yards   |   -85%  |    -53%    |
| Level 14 | 14.6 yards |   -86%  |    -54%    |
| Level 15 | 15.3 yards |   -86%  |    -55%    |
| Level 16 | 16 yards   |   -88%  |    -56%    |
| Level 17 | 16.6 yards |   -88%  |    -56%    |
| Level 18 | 17.3 yards |   -89%  |    -56%    |
| Level 19 | 18 yards   |   -89%  |    -57%    |
| Level 20 | 18.6 yards |   -90%  |    -57%    |
------------------------------------------------



     2.4.1.1 Defensive Auras
     .......................


   PRAYER  (Paladin Level 1)

Effect: Regenerates life

Range Increases: - +1.3, +1.4, +1.3 - Repeat set
Healing Increases: +1
Mana Cost Increases: - +0.1, +0.2, +0.2, +0.2, +0.2, +0.2, +0.2, +0.2 - Repeat 
set

| Level    | Radius     | Heals | Mana cost |
|----------+------------+-------+-----------|
| Level 1  | 7.3 yards  |   2   |     1     |
| Level 2  | 8.6 yards  |   3   |    1.1    |
| Level 3  | 10 yards   |   4   |    1.3    |
| Level 4  | 11.3 yards |   5   |    1.5    |
| Level 5  | 12.6 yards |   6   |    1.7    |
| Level 6  | 14 yards   |   7   |    1.9    |
| Level 7  | 15.3 yards |   8   |    2.1    |
| Level 8  | 16.6 yards |   9   |    2.3    |
| Level 9  | 18 yards   |  10   |    2.5    |
| Level 10 | 19.3 yards |  11   |    2.6    |
| Level 11 | 20.6 yards |  12   |    2.8    |
| Level 12 | 22 yards   |  13   |     3     |
| Level 13 | 23.3 yards |  14   |    3.2    |
| Level 14 | 24.6 yards |  15   |    3.4    |
| Level 15 | 26 yards   |  16   |    3.6    |
| Level 16 | 27.3 yards |  17   |    3.8    |
| Level 17 | 28.3 yards |  18   |     4     |
| Level 18 | 30 yards   |  19   |    4.1    |
| Level 19 | 31.3 yards |  20   |    4.3    |
| Level 20 | 32.6 yards |  21   |    4.5    |
---------------------------------------------



   RESIST FIRE  (Paladin Level 1)

Effect: Protects against fire damage

Range Increases: - +1.3, +1.4, +1.3 - Repeat set

| Level    | Radius     | Resist Fire |
|----------+----------- +-------------|
| Level 1  | 7.3 yards  |     +54%    |
| Level 2  | 8.6 yards  |     +58%    |
| Level 3  | 10 yards   |     +60%    |
| Level 4  | 11.3 yards |     +63%    |
| Level 5  | 12.6 yards |     +65%    |
| Level 6  | 14 yards   |     +66%    |
| Level 7  | 15.3 yards |     +67%    |
| Level 8  | 16.6 yards |     +68%    |
| Level 9  | 18 yards   |     +69%    |
| Level 10 | 19.3 yards |     +70%    |
| Level 11 | 20.6 yards |     +71%    |
| Level 12 | 22 yards   |     +71%    |
| Level 13 | 23.3 yards |     +72%    |
| Level 14 | 24.6 yards |     +73%    |
| Level 15 | 26 yards   |     +73%    |
| Level 16 | 27.3 yards |     +74%    |
| Level 17 | 28.3 yards |     +74%    |
| Level 18 | 30 yards   |     +74%    |
| Level 19 | 31.3 yards |     +74%    |
| Level 20 | 32.6 yards |     +75%    |
---------------------------------------



   DEFIANCE  (Paladin Level 6)

Effect: Increases defense

Range Increases: - +1.3, +1.4, +1.3 - Repeat set
Defense Increases: +10%

| Level    | Radius     | Defense |
|----------+----------- +---------|
| Level 1  | 7.3 yards  |   +70%  |
| Level 2  | 8.6 yards  |   +80%  |
| Level 3  | 10 yards   |   +90%  |
| Level 4  | 11.3 yards |  +100%  |
| Level 5  | 12.6 yards |  +110%  |
| Level 6  | 14 yards   |  +120%  |
| Level 7  | 15.3 yards |  +130%  |
| Level 8  | 16.6 yards |  +140%  |
| Level 9  | 18 yards   |  +150%  |
| Level 10 | 19.3 yards |  +160%  |
| Level 11 | 20.6 yards |  +170%  |
| Level 12 | 22 yards   |  +180%  |
| Level 13 | 23.3 yards |  +190%  |
| Level 14 | 24.6 yards |  +200%  |
| Level 15 | 26 yards   |  +210%  |
| Level 16 | 27.3 yards |  +220%  |
| Level 17 | 28.3 yards |  +230%  |
| Level 18 | 30 yards   |  +240%  |
| Level 19 | 31.3 yards |  +250%  |
| Level 20 | 32.6 yards |  +260%  |
-----------------------------------



   RESIST COLD  (Paladin Level 6)

Effect: Protects against cold damage

Range Increases: - +1.3, +1.4, +1.3 - Repeat set

| Level    | Radius     | Resist Cold |
|----------+----------- +-------------|
| Level 1  | 7.3 yards  |     +54%    |
| Level 2  | 8.6 yards  |     +58%    |
| Level 3  | 10 yards   |     +60%    |
| Level 4  | 11.3 yards |     +63%    |
| Level 5  | 12.6 yards |     +65%    |
| Level 6  | 14 yards   |     +66%    |
| Level 7  | 15.3 yards |     +67%    |
| Level 8  | 16.6 yards |     +68%    |
| Level 9  | 18 yards   |     +69%    |
| Level 10 | 19.3 yards |     +70%    |
| Level 11 | 20.6 yards |     +71%    |
| Level 12 | 22 yards   |     +71%    |
| Level 13 | 23.3 yards |     +72%    |
| Level 14 | 24.6 yards |     +73%    |
| Level 15 | 26 yards   |     +73%    |
| Level 16 | 27.3 yards |     +74%    |
| Level 17 | 28.3 yards |     +74%    |
| Level 18 | 30 yards   |     +74%    |
| Level 19 | 31.3 yards |     +74%    |
| Level 20 | 32.6 yards |     +75%    |
---------------------------------------



   CLEANSING  (Paladin Level 12)

Effect: Reduces poison and curse Duration

Range Increases: - +1.3, +1.4, +1.3 - Repeat set

| Level    | Radius     | Duration |
|----------+----------- +----------|
| Level 1  | 7.3 yards  |  39 sec  |
| Level 2  | 8.6 yards  |  46 sec  |
| Level 3  | 10 yards   |  51 sec  |
| Level 4  | 11.3 yards |  56 sec  |
| Level 5  | 12.6 yards |  60 sec  |
| Level 6  | 14 yards   |  63 sec  |
| Level 7  | 15.3 yards |  65 sec  |
| Level 8  | 16.6 yards |  67 sec  |
| Level 9  | 18 yards   |  69 sec  |
| Level 10 | 19.3 yards |  70 sec  |
| Level 11 | 20.6 yards |  72 sec  |
| Level 12 | 22 yards   |  73 sec  |
| Level 13 | 23.3 yards |  75 sec  |
| Level 14 | 24.6 yards |  76 sec  |
| Level 15 | 26 yards   |  76 sec  |
| Level 16 | 27.3 yards |  78 sec  |
| Level 17 | 28.3 yards |  78 sec  |
| Level 18 | 30 yards   |  79 sec  |
| Level 19 | 31.3 yards |  79 sec  |
| Level 20 | 32.6 yards |  80 sec  |
------------------------------------



   RESIST LIGHTNING  (Paladin Level 12)

Effect: Protects against lightning Damage

Range Increases: - +1.3, +1.4, +1.3 - Repeat set

| Level    | Radius     | Resist Light. |
|----------+----------- +---------------|
| Level 1  | 7.3 yards  |      +54%     |
| Level 2  | 8.6 yards  |      +58%     |
| Level 3  | 10 yards   |      +60%     |
| Level 4  | 11.3 yards |      +63%     |
| Level 5  | 12.6 yards |      +65%     |
| Level 6  | 14 yards   |      +66%     |
| Level 7  | 15.3 yards |      +67%     |
| Level 8  | 16.6 yards |      +68%     |
| Level 9  | 18 yards   |      +69%     |
| Level 10 | 19.3 yards |      +70%     |
| Level 11 | 20.6 yards |      +71%     |
| Level 12 | 22 yards   |      +71%     |
| Level 13 | 23.3 yards |      +72%     |
| Level 14 | 24.6 yards |      +73%     |
| Level 15 | 26 yards   |      +73%     |
| Level 16 | 27.3 yards |      +74%     |
| Level 17 | 28.3 yards |      +74%     |
| Level 18 | 30 yards   |      +74%     |
| Level 19 | 31.3 yards |      +74%     |
| Level 20 | 32.6 yards |      +75%     |
-----------------------------------------



   VIGOR  (Paladin Level 18)

Effect: Increases speed and stamina recovery

W/R Spd. = Walk/Run Speed
Stam.Bon. = Stamina Bonus
Stam.R.R. = Stamina Recovery Rate

Range Increases: +2 yards
Stamina Bonus Increases: +25%
Stamina Recovery Rate Increases : +25%

| Level    | Radius     | W/R Spd. | Stam.Bon. | Stam.R.R. |
|----------+----------- +----------+-----------+-----------|
| Level 1  | 10 yards   |   +13%   |    +50%   |    +50%   |
| Level 2  | 12 yards   |   +18%   |    +75%   |    +75%   |
| Level 3  | 14 yards   |   +22%   |   +100%   |   +100%   |
| Level 4  | 16 yards   |   +25%   |   +125%   |   +125%   |
| Level 5  | 18 yards   |   +28%   |   +150%   |   +150%   |
| Level 6  | 20 yards   |   +30%   |   +175%   |   +175%   |
| Level 7  | 22 yards   |   +32%   |   +200%   |   +200%   |
| Level 8  | 24 yards   |   +39%   |   +225%   |   +225%   |
| Level 9  | 26 yards   |   +35%   |   +250%   |   +250%   |
| Level 10 | 28 yards   |   +36%   |   +275%   |   +275%   |
| Level 11 | 30 yards   |   +37%   |   +300%   |   +300%   |
| Level 12 | 32 yards   |   +38%   |   +325%   |   +325%   |
| Level 13 | 34 yards   |   +39%   |   +350%   |   +350%   |
| Level 14 | 36 yards   |   +40%   |   +375%   |   +375%   |
| Level 15 | 38 yards   |   +40%   |   +400%   |   +400%   |
| Level 16 | 40 yards   |   +41%   |   +425%   |   +425%   |
| Level 17 | 42 yards   |   +41%   |   +450%   |   +450%   |
| Level 18 | 44 yards   |   +42%   |   +475%   |   +475%   |
| Level 19 | 44 yards   |   +42%   |   +500%   |   +500%   |
| Level 19 | 48 yards   |   +43%   |   +525%   |   +525%   |
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   MEDITATION  (Paladin Level 24)

Effect: Increases mana recovery

Mana R.R. = Mana Recovery Rate

Range Increases: - +1.3, +1.4, +1.3 - Repeat set
Mana Recovery Rate Increases: +15%

| Level    | Radius     | Mana R.R. |
|----------+----------- +-----------|
| Level 1  | 7.3 yards  |    +65%   |
| Level 2  | 8.6 yards  |    +80%   |
| Level 3  | 10 yards   |    +95%   |
| Level 4  | 11.3 yards |   +110%   |
| Level 5  | 12.6 yards |   +125%   |
| Level 6  | 14 yards   |   +140%   |
| Level 7  | 15.3 yards |   +155%   |
| Level 8  | 16.6 yards |   +170%   |
| Level 9  | 18 yards   |   +185%   |
| Level 10 | 19.3 yards |   +200%   |
| Level 11 | 20.6 yards |   +215%   |
| Level 12 | 22 yards   |   +230%   |
| Level 13 | 23.3 yards |   +245%   |
| Level 14 | 24.6 yards |   +260%   |
| Level 15 | 26 yards   |   +275%   |
| Level 16 | 27.3 yards |   +290%   |
| Level 17 | 28.3 yards |   +305%   |
| Level 18 | 30 yards   |   +320%   |
| Level 19 | 31.3 yards |   +335%   |
| Level 20 | 32.6 yards |   +350%   |
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   REDEMPTION  (Paladin Level 30)

Effect: Redeems the dead for mana and life

Ch. R.S. = Chance to Redeem Soul
L/M Rec. = Life/Mana Recovered

Range Increases: - +1.3, +1.4, +1.3 - Repeat set
Life/Mana Recovery Increases: +15pt

| Level    | Radius     | Ch.R.S. | L/M Rec. |
|----------+----------- +---------+----------|
| Level 1  | 7.3 yards  |   +23%  |   +25pt  |
| Level 2  | 7.3 yards  |   +34%  |   +30pt  |
| Level 3  | 7.3 yards  |   +42%  |   +35pt  |
| Level 4  | 7.3 yards  |   +49%  |   +40pt  |
| Level 5  | 7.3 yards  |   +55%  |   +45pt  |
| Level 6  | 7.3 yards  |   +59%  |   +50pt  |
| Level 7  | 7.3 yards  |   +63%  |   +55pt  |
| Level 8  | 7.3 yards  |   +65%  |   +60pt  |
| Level 9  | 7.3 yards  |   +69%  |   +65pt  |
| Level 10 | 7.3 yards  |   +71%  |   +70pt  |
| Level 11 | 7.3 yards  |   +73%  |   +75pt  |
| Level 12 | 7.3 yards  |   +75%  |   +80pt  |
| Level 13 | 7.3 yards  |   +77%  |   +85pt  |
| Level 14 | 7.3 yards  |   +79%  |   +90pt  |
| Level 15 | 7.3 yards  |   +80%  |   +95pt  |
| Level 16 | 7.3 yards  |   +82%  |  +100pt  |
| Level 17 | 7.3 yards  |   +82%  |  +105pt  |
| Level 19 | 7.3 yards  |   +83%  |  +110pt  |
| Level 19 | 7.3 yards  |   +84%  |  +115pt  |
| Level 20 | 7.3 yards  |   +85%  |  +120pt  |
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   SALVATION  (Paladin Level 30)

Effect: Protects against elemental damage

Resist L/C/F = Resist Lightning/Cold/Fire

Range Increases: - +1.3, +1.4, +1.3 - Repeat set

| Level    | Radius     | Resist L/C/F |
|----------+----------- +--------------|
| Level 1  | 7.3 yards  |     +54%     |
| Level 2  | 8.6 yards  |     +58%     |
| Level 3  | 10 yards   |     +60%     |
| Level 4  | 11.3 yards |     +63%     |
| Level 5  | 12.6 yards |     +65%     |
| Level 6  | 14 yards   |     +66%     |
| Level 7  | 15.3 yards |     +67%     |
| Level 8  | 16.6 yards |     +68%     |
| Level 9  | 18 yards   |     +69%     |
| Level 10 | 19.3 yards |     +70%     |
| Level 11 | 20.6 yards |     +71%     |
| Level 12 | 22 yards   |     +71%     |
| Level 13 | 23.3 yards |     +72%     |
| Level 14 | 24.6 yards |     +73%     |
| Level 15 | 26 yards   |     +73%     |
| Level 16 | 27.3 yards |     +74%     |
| Level 17 | 28.3 yards |     +74%     |
| Level 18 | 30 yards   |     +74%     |
| Level 19 | 31.3 yards |     +74%     |
| Level 20 | 32.6 yards |     +75%     |
----------------------------------------



  2.5  Sorceress
  --------------

Our little female user of elementals is pretty frail.  Her spells allow her to 
destroy enemies from afar.  A good and balanced choice of skills are important 
when you are playing with this character.  Just keep in mind that: Fire spells 
exist to do extensive damage, Lightning spells exist to attack multiple targets, 
Cold Spells facilitate combat (because of the freeze effect).  These are general 
rules, eg. I never said that cold/lightning spells can't do extensive damage.  
Anyway, her stats are:

Strength  : 10   -   Attack Damage : 1-5
Dexterity : 25   -   Attack Rating : 72
                     Defense       : 6
Vitality  : 10   -   Stamina       : 74
                     Life          : 40
Energy    : 35   -   Mana          : 35

+1 Dexterity = +4 Attack Rating
+1 Energy    = 
+1 Vitality  = +1 Stamina
               +1 Life

Skill 1 : Fire Spells
Skill 2 : Lightning Spells
Skill 3 : Cold Spells


     2.5.1 Skills
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

     2.5.1.1 Fire Spells
     ...................

   FIRE BOLT  (Sorceress Level 1)

Effect: Creates a missile of flame

 Level 1: Fire damage 3-6
          Mana cost 2.5
 Level 2: Fire damage 4-7
          Mana cost 2.5
 Level 3: Fire damage 6-9
          Mana cost 2.5
 Level 4: Fire damage 7-10
          Mana cost 2.5
 Level 5: Fire damage 9-12
          Mana cost 2.5
 Level 6: 



   WARMTH - Passive (Sorceress Level 1)

Effect: Increases mana recovery rate

Increase rate: - +12%, +6% - repeat set

 Level 1: 30%
 Level 2: 42%
 Level 3: 54%
 Level 4: 66%



   INFERNO  (Sorceress Level 6)

Effect: Creates a jet of flame

 Level 1: Mana cost 6
          Fire damage 12-25 per second
          Range 3.3 yards
          Mana cost 7 per seconds
 Level 2: 



   BLAZE  (Sorceress Level 12)

Effect: Creates fire in your wake

 Level 1: Fire duration 4.6 seconds
          Average fire damage 18-37 per second
          mana cost 11
 Level 2: 



   FIRE BALL  (Sorceress Level 12)

Effect: Creates an explosive sphere of fire

 Level 1: Radius 2 yards
          Fire damage 6-14
          Mana cost 5
 Level 2: 



   FIRE WALL  (Sorceress Level 18)

Effect: Creates a wall of flame

 Level 1: Fire duration 4.6 seconds
          Average fire damage 32-42 per second
          4 yards
          Mana cost 22
 Level 2: 



   ENCHANT  (Sorceress Level 18)

Effect: Enchants melee or ranged weapons with fire

 Level 1: Duration 144 seconds
          Fire damage 8-10
          Mana cost 25
 Level 2: 



   METEOR  (Sorceress Level 24)

Effect: Summons a meteor from the heavens

 Level 1: Fire damage 40-50
          Radius 4 yards
          Average fire damage 16-21 per second
          Mana cost 17
 Level 2: 



   FIRE MASTERY - Passive  (Sorceress Level 30)

Effect: Increases fire damage

 Level 1: Fire damage +18%
 Level 2: 



   HYDRA  (Sorceress Level 30)

Effect: Summos multi-headed fire beast

 Level 1: Duration 12 seconds
          Hydra fire damage 6-12
          Mana cost 21
 Level 2: 



     2.5.1.2 Lightning Spells
     ........................

   CHARGED BOLT  (Sorceress Level 1)

Effect: Creates multiple deadly sparks

Increase rate: - +1 bolt, +1 bolt & damage +1-1 - repeat set

 Level 1: Lightning damage 2-4
          3 Bolts
          Mana cost 3
 Level 2: Lightning damage 2-4
          4 Bolts
          Mana cost 3.5
 Level 3: Lightning damage 3-5
          5 Bolts
          Mana cost 4
 Level 4: Lightning damage 3-5
          6 Bolts
          Mana cost 4.5
 Level 5: 



   STATIC FIELD  (Sorceress Level 6)

Effect: Creates a field of deadly sparks

 Level 1: Radius 3.3 yards
          Mana cost 9
 Level 2: Radius 4 yards
          Maan cost 9
 Level 3: 



   TELEKINESIS  (Sorceress Level 6)

Effect: Moves objects with your mind

 Level 1: Magic damage 1-2
          Mana cost 7
 Level 2: 



   NOVA  (Sorceress Level 12)

Effect: Creates an electrically charged ring

 Level 1: Lightning damage 1-20
          Mana cost 15
 Level 2: 



   LIGHTNING  (Sorceress Level 12)

Effect: Creates a bolt of lightning

 Level 1: Lightning damage 1-40
          Mana cost 8
 Level 2: 



   CHAIN LIGHTNING  (Sorceress Level 18)

Effect: Creates a bolt of lightning that arcs

 Level 1: 5 Hits
          Lightning damage 1-40
          Mana cost 9
 Level 2: 



   TELEPORT  (Sorceress Level 18)

Effect: Instantly moves to destination

 Level 1: Mana cost 24
 Level 2: 



   THUNDER STORM  (Sorceress Level 24)

Effect: Summons a powerful tempest

 Level 1: Duration 32 seconds
          Lightning damage 1-100
          Mana cost 19
 Level 2: 



   ENERGY SHIELD  (Sorceress Level 24)

Effect: Uses your mana as a shield

 Level 1: Duration 144 seconds
          Absorbs 15%
          Mana cost 5
 Level 2: 



   LIGHTNING MASTERY - Passive  (Sorceress Level 30)

Effect: Reduces cost of lightning spells

 Level 1: 15%
 Level 2: 



     2.5.1.3 Cold Spells
     ...................

   ICE BOLT  (Sorceress Level 1)

Effect: Creates a shard of ice that slows enemies

 Level 1: Cold damage 3-5
          Cold length 6 seconds
          Mana cost 3
 Level 2: Cold damage 4-6
          Cold length 7.4 seconds
          Mana cost 3
 Level 3: Cold damage 5-7
          Cold length 8.8 seconds
          Mana cost 3
 Level 4: Cold damage 6-8
          Cold length 10.2 seconds
          Mana cost 3
 Level 5: 


   FROZEN ARMOR  (Sorceress Level 1)

Effect: Improves defense and freezes attacker

 Level 1: Defense bonus 30%
          Duration 120 seconds
          Freezes for 1.2 seconds
          Mana cost 7
 Level 2: 




   FROST NOVA  (Sorceress Level 6)

Effect: Creates a freezing ring

 Level 1: Cold damage 2-4
          Cold length 8 seconds
          Mana cost 9
 Level 2: 



   ICE BLAST  (Sorceress Level 6)

Effect: Creates an ice bolt that freezes enemies

 Level 1: Cold damage 10
          Freezes for 3 seconds
          Mana cost 6
 Level 2: 



   SHIVER ARMOR  (Sorceress Level 12)

Effect: Freezes and damages attackers

 Level 1: Duration 120 seconds
          Defense bonus 45%
          Cold damage 6-8
          Cold length 4 seconds
          Mana cost 11
 Level 2: 



   GLACIAL SPIKE  (Sorceress Level 18)

Effect: Creates a freezing comet of ice

 Level 1: Radius 2.6 yards
          Cold damage 16-24
          Freezes for 2 seconds
          Mana cost 10
 Level 2: 



   BLIZZARD  (Sorceress Level 24)

Effect: Summons a massive ice storm

 Level 1: Cold damage 16-24
          Duration 4 seconds
          Mana cost 23
 Level 2: 



   CHILLING ARMOR  (Sorceress Level 24)

Effect: Retaliates against ranged attackers

 Level 1: Defense bonus 45%
          Duration 144 seconds
          Cold damage 4-6
          Mana cost 17
 Level 2: 



   FROZEN ORB  (Sorceress Level 30)

Effect: Creates an globe of frozen death

 Level 1: Cold damage 32-35
          Cold length 8 seconds
          Mana cost 25
 Level 2: 



   COLD MASTERY - Passive  (Sorceress Level 30)

Effect: Cold attacks become piercing

 Level 1: 23%
 Level 2: 



================================================================================
============
3. WEAPONRY, ARMOR & OTHER ITEMS
================================================================================
============

Let me start off by saying that the attack speeds are not correct for all 
characters. In the beginning I was playing with the Paladin, later on with the 
Sorceress, ... so frankly, I don't remember which items have the attack speed of 
which character.  I hope I can find a way to correct this negligence of me.


  3.1 Regular Items
  -----------------

Let's start off with an overview of the regular (non-enchanted) weaponry.  I've 
divided the items in 2 categories: weapons and armor, each subdivided in several 
other classes for easy reference.  The different weapons and armor are ordered 
alphabetically.

Note that among the regular items, those found in the nightmare/hell levels are 
also included (usu. they have a specific Character Level requirement).  They 
look just like the items found in the normal levels, but have different names 
and stats.


     3.1.1 Weapons
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

     3.1.1.1 Axes
     ............

H.Dam. = Hand Damage (1H / 2H Damage specified in description)
Th.Dam. = Throw Damage
Dur. = Durability
Req.Dex. = Required Dexterity
Req.Str. = Required Strength
Req.Lvl. = Required Level
Att.Spd. = Attack Speed


|  DESCRIPTION (Throw)    | Th.Dam. | H.Dam. | Req.Dex. | Req.Lvl. | Att.Spd. |
|-------------------------+---------+--------+----------+----------+----------|
|                         |         |        |          |          |          |
|  BALANCED AXE (1H)      |  12-15  |  5-10  |    57    |     /    |  V. Fast |
|                         |         |        |          |          |          |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------


|  DESCRIPTION (No Throw) | H.Dam. | Dur. | Req.Dex. | Req.Str. | Req.Lvl. | 
Att.Spd. |
|-------------------------+--------+------+----------+----------+----------+----
------|
|                         |        |      |          |          |          |          
|
|  AXE (1H)               |  3-11  |  24  |     /    |    32    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|  BATTLE AXE (2H)        | 12-28  |  40  |     /    |    54    |     /    |   
Slow   |
|  BROAD AXE (2H)         | 10-18  |  35  |     /    |    48    |     /    |  
Normal  |
|  DOUBLE AXE (1H)        |  5-12  |  24  |     /    |    43    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|  GIANT AXE (2H)         | 26-38  |  50  |     /    |    70    |     /    |   
Slow   |
|  GREAT AXE (2H)         |  8-26  |  50  |    39    |    63    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|  HAND AXE (1H)          |  3-6   |  28  |     /    |     /    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|  LARGE AXE (2H)         |  6-13  |  30  |     /    |    35    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|  MILITARY PICK (1H)     |  6-10  |  26  |    33    |    49    |     /    |   
Slow   |
|  WAR AXE (1H)           |  8-14  |  26  |     /    |    76    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|                         |        |      |          |          |          |          
|
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-------



     3.1.1.2 Blunt Weapons
     .....................

H.Dam. = Hand Damage (1H / 2H Damage specified in description)
Dur. = Durability
Req.Str. = Required Strength
Req.Lvl. = Required Level
Att.Spd. = Attack Speed


|  DESCRIPTION            | H.Dam. | Dur. | Req.Dex. | Req.Str. | Req.Lvl. | 
Att.Spd. |
|-------------------------+--------+------+----------+----------+----------+----
------|
|                         |        |      |          |          |          |          
|
|  BARBED CLUB (1H)       | 13-21  |  36  |     /    |    30    |    25    |   
Fast   |
|  BONE WAND (1H)         |  3-7   |  15  |     /    |     /    |    18    |  V. 
Fast |
|  CLUB (1H)              |  1-6   |  24  |     /    |     /    |     /    |  V. 
Fast |
|  FLAIL (1H)             |  1-15  |  30  |    35    |    41    |     /    |  V. 
Fast |
|  GRAND SCEPTER (1H)     |  6-11  |  60  |     /    |    37    |    18    |   
Fast   |
|  GREAT MAUL (2H)        | 35-55  |  60  |     /    |    99    |    18    |   
Slow   |
|  GRIM WAND (1H)         |  5-11  |  15  |     /    |     /    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|  MACE (1H)              |  3-10  |  60  |     /    |    22    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|  MAUL (2H)              | 30-40  |  60  |     /    |    69    |     /    |   
Slow   |
|  SCEPTER (1H)           |  5-8   |  50  |     /    |    25    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|  SPIKED CLUB (1H)       |  5-6   |  36  |     /    |     /    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|  WAND (1H)              |  2-4   |  15  |     /    |     /    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|  WAR HAMMER (1H)        | 11-20  |  55  |     /    |    53    |     /    |  
Normal  |
|  WAR SCEPTER (1H)       |  7-14  |  70  |     /    |    55    |     /    |  V. 
Fast |
|  YEW WAND (1H)          |  2-8   |  15  |     /    |     /    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|                         |        |      |          |          |          |          
|
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------



     3.1.1.3 Bows & Crossbows
     ........................

2H.Dam. = Two-Hand Damage
Req.Dex. = Required Dexterity
Req.Str. = Required Strength
Req.Lvl. = Required Level
Att.Spd. = Attack Speed


|  DESCRIPTION            | 2H.Dam. | Req.Dex. | Req.Str. | Req.Lvl. | Att.Spd. 
|
|-------------------------+---------+----------+----------+----------+----------
|
|                         |         |          |          |          |          
|
|  CEDAR BOW              |  10-29  |    49    |    53    |    25    |   Fast   
|
|  COMPOSITE BOW          |   4-8   |    35    |    25    |     /    |   Fast   
|
|  CROSSBOW               |   9-14  |    33    |    40    |     /    |  Normal  
|
|  HEAVY CROSSBOW         |  12-20  |    40    |    60    |     /    |   Slow   
|
|  HUNTER'S BOW           |   2-6   |    28    |     /    |     /    |   Fast   
|
|  LIGHT CROSSBOW         |   6-9   |    27    |    21    |     /    |  Normal  
|
|  LONG BOW               |   3-10  |    19    |    22    |     /    |   Fast   
|
|  LONG BATTLE BOW        |   3-18  |    50    |    40    |     /    |   Fast   
|
|  LONG WAR BOW           |   3-23  |    65    |    50    |     /    |  Normal  
|
|  REPEATING CROSSBOW     |   6-12  |    50    |    40    |     /    |   Slow   
|
|  SHORT BATTLE BOW       |   5-11  |    40    |    30    |     /    |   Fast   
|
|  SHORT BOW              |   1-4   |    15    |     /    |     /    |   Fast   
|
|  SHORT WAR BOW          |   6-14  |    55    |    35    |     /    |  Normal  
|
|                         |         |          |          |          |          
|
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-



     3.1.1.4 Daggers & Swords
     ........................

H.Dam. = Hand Damage (1H / 2H Damage specified in description)
1H.Dam. = One-Hand Damage
Th.Dam. = Throw Damage
Dur. = Durability
Req.Dex. = Required Dexterity
Req.Str. = Required Strength
Req.Lvl. = Required Level
Att.Spd. = Attack Speed


|  DESCRIPTION (Dagger)   | Th.Dam. | 1H.Dam. | Dur. | Req.Dex. | Req.Lvl. | 
Att.Spd. |
|-------------------------+---------+---------+------+----------+----------+----
------|
|                         |         |         |      |          |          |          
|
|  BALANCED KNIFE         |   6-11  |   1-8   |   /  |    51    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|  BLADE  (35 Str)        |    /    |   4-12  |  24  |    51    |     /    |  
Normal  |
|  DAGGER                 |    /    |   1-4   |  16  |     /    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|  DIRK                   |    /    |   3-7   |  20  |    25    |     /    |  
Normal  |
|  KRISS                  |    /    |   2-9   |  24  |    45    |     /    |  
Normal  |
|  POIGNARD               |   6-18  |   6-18  |  16  |     /    |    25    |   
Fast   |
|  THROWING KNIFE         |   4-9   |   2-3   |   /  |    21    |     /    |  
Normal  |
|                         |         |         |      |          |          |          
|
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------


|  DESCRIPTION (Sword)    | H.Dam. | Dur. | Req.Dex. | Req.Str. | Req.Lvl. | 
Att.Spd. |
|-------------------------+--------+------+----------+----------+----------+----
------|
|                         |        |      |          |          |          |          
|
|  CLAYMORE (2H)          | 13-30  |  50  |     /    |    47    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|  CRYSTAL SWORD (1H)     |  5-15  |   /  |     /    |    43    |     /    |  
Normal  |
|  ESPANDON (2H)          | 18-40  |  44  |    61    |    73    |    25    |   
Fast   |
|  FLAMBERGE (2H)         | 13-26  |  50  |    49    |    70    |     /    |  V. 
Fast |
|  GIANT SWORD (2H)       |  9-28  |  50  |    34    |    56    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|  GLADIUS (1H)           |  8-22  |  24  |     /    |    25    |    25    |   
Fast   |
|  LONG SWORD (1H)        |  3-19  |  44  |    39    |    55    |     /    |  V. 
Fast |
|  SABRE (1H)             |  3-8   |  32  |    25    |    25    |     /    |  V. 
Fast |
|  SCIMITAR (1H)          |  2-6   |  22  |    21    |     /    |     /    |  V. 
Fast |
|  SHORT SWORD (1H)       |  2-7   |  24  |     /    |     /    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|  TWO-HANDED SWORD (2H)  |  8-17  |  44  |    27    |    35    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|  WAR SWORD (1H)         |  8-20  |  44  |    45    |    71    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|                         |        |      |          |          |          |          
|
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------



     3.1.1.5 Javelins & Spears
     .........................

H.Dam. = Hand Damage (1H / 2H Damage specified in description)
2H.Dam. = Two-Hand Damage
Th.Dam. = Throw Damage
Dur. = Durability
Req.Dex. = Required Dexterity
Req.Str. = Required Strength
Req.Lvl. = Required Level
Att.Spd. = Attack Speed


|  DESCRIPTION (Javelin)  | Th.Dam. | H.Dam. | Req.Dex. | Req.Str. | Req.Lvl. | 
Att.Spd. |
|-------------------------+---------+--------+----------+----------+----------+-
---------|
|                         |         |        |          |          |          |          
|
|  GLAIVE (1H)            |   2-10  |  5-17  |    35    |    52    |     /    |   
Slow   |
|  JAVELIN (1H)           |   6-14  |  1-5   |     /    |     /    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|  PILUM (1H)             |   7-20  |  4-9   |    45    |     /    |     /    |  
Normal  |
|  SHORT SPEAR (2H)       |  14-25  |  2-13  |    40    |    40    |     /    |  
Normal  |
|  THROWING SPEAR (1H)    |   8-28  |  5-15  |    65    |     /    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|                         |         |        |          |          |          |          
|
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------


|  DESCRIPTION (Spear)    | 2H.Dam. | Dur. | Req.Dex. | Req.Str. | Req.Lvl. | 
Att.Spd. |
|-------------------------+---------+------+----------+----------+----------+---
-------|
|                         |         |      |          |          |          |          
|
|  FUSCINA                |  19-37  |  35  |    25    |    77    |    25    |   
Slow   |
|  PIKE                   |  14-63  |  25  |    45    |    60    |     /    |  
V. Slow |
|  SPEAR                  |   3-15  |  30  |     /    |     /    |     /    |  
Normal  |
|  SPETUM                 |  15-21  |  28  |     /    |    54    |     /    |   
Slow   |
|  TRIDENT                |   9-15  |  35  |     /    |    38    |     /    |   
Slow   |
|  WAR SPEAR              |  10-37  |  30  |    25    |    25    |    25    |  
Normal  |
|                         |         |      |          |          |          |          
|
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------



     3.1.1.6 Polearms
     ................

2H.Dam. = Two-Handed Damage
Dur. = Durability
Req.Dex. = Required Dexterity
Req.Str. = Required Strength
Req.Lvl. = Required Level
Att.Spd. = Attack Speed


|  DESCRIPTION            | 2H.Dam. | Dur. | Req.Dex. | Req.Str. | Req.Lvl. | 
Att.Spd. |
|-------------------------+---------+------+----------+----------+----------+---
-------|
|                         |         |      |          |          |          |          
|
|  BARDICHE               |   1-27  |  50  |     /    |    40    |     /    |   
Slow   |
|  HALBERD                |  12-40  |  55  |    47    |    75    |     /    |  
Normal  |
|  POLEAXE                |  18-30  |  65  |     /    |    65    |     /    |   
Slow   |
|  SCYTHE                 |   8-20  |  65  |    41    |    45    |     /    |   
Fast   |
|                         |         |      |          |          |          |          
|
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------


     3.1.1.7 Wands & Staves
     ......................

2H.Dam. = Two-Handed Damage
Dur. = Durability
Req.Lvl. = Required Level
Att.Spd. = Attack Speed


|  DESCRIPTION            | 2H.Dam. | Dur. | Req.Lvl. | Att.Spd. |
|-------------------------+---------+------+----------+----------|
|                         |         |      |          |          |
|  BATTLE STAFF           |   6-13  |  40  |    18    |  Normal  |
|  LONG STAFF             |   2-8   |  30  |     /    |  Normal  |
|  SHORT STAFF            |   1-5   |  20  |     /    |   Fast   |
|  WAR STAFF              |  12-28  |  50  |     /    |   Slow   |
|                         |         |      |          |          |
------------------------------------------------------------------



     3.1.2 Armor
     ~~~~~~~~~~~

     3.1.2.1 Belts
     .............

Dur. = Durability
Req.Str. = Required Strength
Req.Lvl. = Required Level


|  DESCRIPTION            | Defense | Dur. | Req.Str. | Req.Lvl. |
|-------------------------+---------+------+----------+----------|
|                         |         |      |          |          |
|  BELT                   |     5   |  16  |    25    |     /    |
|  DEMONHIDE SASH         |    29   |  12  |    20    |    26    |
|  LIGHT BELT             |     3   |  14  |     /    |     /    |
|  PLATED BELT            |   8-11  |  24  |    60    |     /    |
|  HEAVY BELT             |     6   |  18  |    45    |     /    |
|  SASH                   |     2   |  12  |     /    |     /    |
|                         |         |      |          |          |
------------------------------------------------------------------



     3.1.2.2 Body Armor
     ..................

Dur. = Durability
Req.Str. = Required Strength
Req.Lvl. = Required Level


|  DESCRIPTION            | Defense | Dur. | Req.Str. | Req.Lvl. |
|-------------------------+---------+------+----------+----------|
|                         |         |      |          |          |
|  ANCIENT ARMOR          | 218-233 |  60  |   100    |     ?    |
|  BREAST PLATE           |  65-68  |  50  |    30    |     /    |
|  CHAIN MAIL             |  72-75  |  45  |    48    |     /    |
|  FIELD PLATE            | 101-105 |  48  |    55    |     /    |
|  FULL PLATE             | 150-161 |  70  |    80    |    13    |
|  GHOST ARMOR            |   108   |  20  |    38    |    25    |
|  GOTHIC PLATE           | 128-135 |  55  |    70    |     /    |
|  HARD LEATHER ARMOR     |  21-24  |  28  |    20    |     /    |
|  LEATHER ARMOR          |  14-17  |  24  |    15    |     /    |
|  LIGHT PLATE            |  90-107 |  60  |    41    |     /    |
|  PLATE MAIL             | 108-116 |  60  |    65    |     /    |
|  QUILTED ARMOR          |   8-11  |  20  |    12    |     /    |
|  RING MAIL              |  45-48  |  26  |    36    |     /    |
|  SCALE MAIL             |  57-60  |  36  |    44    |     /    |
|  SPLINT MAIL            |  90-95  |  30  |    51    |     /    |
|  STUDDED LEATHER ARMOR  |  32-35  |  32  |    27    |     /    |
|                         |         |      |          |          |
------------------------------------------------------------------



     3.1.2.3 Boots
     .............

Dur. = Durability
Req.Str. = Required Strength
Req.Lvl. = Required Level


|  DESCRIPTION            | Defense | Dur. | Req.Str. | Req.Lvl. |
|-------------------------+---------+------+----------+----------|
|                         |         |      |          |          |
|  BOOTS                  |   2-3   |  12  |     /    |     /    |
|  CHAIN BOOTS            |   8-9   |  16  |    30    |     /    |
|  DEMONHIDE BOOTS        |   31    |  12  |    20    |    25    |
|  GREAVES                |  12-15  |  24  |    70    |     /    |
|  HEAVY BOOTS            |   5-6   |  14  |    18    |     /    |
|  LIGHT PLATED BOOTS     |   9-11  |  18  |    50    |     /    |
|                         |         |      |          |          |
------------------------------------------------------------------



     3.1.2.4 Gloves
     ..............

Dur. = Durability
Req.Str. = Required Strength
Req.Lvl. = Required Level


|  DESCRIPTION            | Defense | Dur. | Req.Str. | Req.Lvl. |
|-------------------------+---------+------+----------+----------|
|                         |         |      |          |          |
|  CHAIN GLOVES           |   8-9   |  16  |    25    |     /    |
|  GAUNTLETS              |  12-15  |  24  |    60    |     /    |
|  HEAVY GLOVES           |   5-6   |  14  |     /    |     /    |
|  LEATHER GLOVES         |   2-3   |  12  |     /    |     /    |
|  LIGHT GAUNTLETS        |   9-11  |  18  |    45    |     /    |
|                         |         |      |          |          |
------------------------------------------------------------------



     3.1.2.5 Helmets
     ...............

Dur. = Durability
Req.Str. = Required Strength
Req.Lvl. = Required Level


|  DESCRIPTION            | Defense | Dur. | Req.Str. | Req.Lvl. |
|-------------------------+---------+------+----------+----------|
|                         |         |      |          |          |
|  BONE HELM              |  33-36  |  40  |    25    |     /    |
|  CAP                    |   3-5   |  12  |     /    |     /    |
|  CROWN                  |  25-45  |  50  |    55    |     /    |
|  FULL HELM              |  23-26  |  30  |    41    |     /    |
|  GREAT HELM             |  30-35  |  40  |    63    |     /    |
|  HELM                   |  15-18  |  24  |    26    |     /    |
|  MASK                   |   9-27  |  20  |    23    |     /    |
|  SALLET                 |   54    |  18  |    43    |    25    |
|  SKULL CAP              |   8-11  |  18  |    15    |     /    |
|  WAR HAT                |   52    |  12  |    20    |    25    |
|                         |         |      |          |          |
------------------------------------------------------------------



     3.1.2.6 Shields
     ...............

Def. = Defense
S.Bl. = Successful Blocking
Sm.Dam. = Smite Damage
Dur. = Durability
Req.Str. = Required Strength


|  DESCRIPTION            | Def.  | S.Bl. | Sm.Dam. | Dur. | Req.Str. | Req.Lvl. 
|
|-------------------------+-------+-------+---------+------+----------+---------
-|
|                         |       |       |         |      |          |          
|
|  BONE SHIELD            | 10-30 |  50%  |   3-6   |  40  |    25    |     /    
|
|  BUCKLER                |  4-6  |  30%  |   1-3   |  12  |    12    |     /    
|
|  GOTHIC SHIELD          | 30-35 |  46%  |   2-6   |  40  |    60    |     /    
|
|  KITE SHIELD            | 16-18 |  38%  |   2-5   |  30  |    47    |     /    
|
|  LARGE SHIELD           | 12-14 |  42%  |   2-4   |  24  |    34    |     /    
|
|  ROUND SHIELD           |   49  |  35%  |   2-3   |  16  |    53    |    25    
|
|  SMALL SHIELD           |  8-10 |  35%  |   2-3   |  16  |    22    |     /    
|
|  SPIKED SHIELD          | 15-25 |  35%  |   5-9   |  40  |    30    |     /    
|
|  TOWER SHIELD           | 22-24 |  54%  |   1-5   |  60  |    75    |     /    
|
|                         |       |       |         |      |          |          
|
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--



  3.2 Socketed Items
  ------------------

Socketed items are exactly the same as normal items, but with sockets in them.  
This allows you to insert gems or skulls in order to add magical properties to 
your items.  There are 5 grades of gems: chipped, flawed, standard, flawless and 
perfect.  Needless to say, the perfect gems have the greatest magical effect of 
all.  You have to keep in mind that once you inserted a gem, it can't be removed 
out of the weapon, shield or helmet.  Here's an overview of the different type 
of gems:


   AMETHYST - Purple

* Weapon properties : Adds to attack rating
* Shield properties : Adds to shield and defense rating
* Helm properties   : Adds to strength


   DIAMOND - White

* Weapon properties : Adds damage vs. the undead
* Shield properties : Adds to all resistances
* Helm properties   : Adds to attack rating


   EMERALD - Green

* Weapon properties : Adds poison damage to attack
* Shield properties : Adds resistance to poison
* Helm properties   : Adds to dexterity


   RUBY - Red

* Weapon properties : Adds fire damage to attack
* Shield properties : Adds resistance to fire
* Helm properties   : Adds to maximum life


   SAPPHIRE - Blue

* Weapon properties : Adds cold damage to attack
* Shield properties : Adds resistance to cold
* Helm properties   : Adds maximum mana


   SKULL - White

* Weapon properties : Adds mana and life steal to attack
* Shield properties : Adds attacker takes damage
* Helm properties   : Adds mana and life regeneration


   TOPAZ - Yellow

* Weapon properties : Adds lightning damage to attack
* Shield properties : Adds resistance to lightning
* Helm properties   : Adds to chance to find magic items



  3.3 Magical Items
  -----------------

You can derive from the name which magical properties your armour, weapons, ... 
have.  All is determined by a set of prefixes and suffixes.  You can find a list 
of prefixes and suffixes ordered by type of magical property (so all suffixes 
which affect eg. requirements are found in the same place).


     3.3.1 Prefixes
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Prismatic     : All Resistances +15%-25%

Bronze        : +10-20 Attack Rating
Iron          : +21-40 Attack Rating
Steel         : +41-60 Attack Rating
Silver        : +61-80 Attack Rating
Gold          : +81-100 Attack Rating
Platinum      : +101-120 Attack Rating
Meteoric      : +121-150 Attack Rating

Azure         : Cold Resist 5%-10%
Lapis         : Cold Resist 11%-20%
Cobalt        : Cold Resist 21%-30%
Sapphire      : Cold Resist 31%-50%

Fortuitous    : 10%-15% better Chance of finding a magic item

Vulpine       : 10% Damage taken goes to mana

Jagged        : Enhanced Damage (110%-120% of normal)
Deadly        : Enhanced Damage (121%-130% of normal)
Vicious       : Enhanced Damage (131%-140% of normal)
Brutal        : Enhanced Damage (141%-150% of normal)
Massive       : Enhanced Damage (151%-165% of normal)
Savage        : Enhanced Damage (166%-180% of normal)
Merciless     : Enhanced Damage (181%-200% of normal)

Sharp         : Enhanced Damage (110%-120% of normal), +10-20 to Attack Rating
Fine          : Enhanced Damage (121%-130% of normal), +21-40 to Attack Rating
Warrior's     : Enhanced Damage (131%-140% of normal), +41-60 to Attack Rating
Soldier's     : Enhanced Damage (141%-150% of normal), +61-80 to Attack Rating
Knight's      : Enhanced Damage (151%-165% of normal), +81-100 to Attack Rating
Lord's        : Enhanced Damage (166%-180% of normal), +101-120 to Attack Rating
King's        : Enhanced Damage (181%-200% of normal), +121-150 to Attack Rating

Sturdy        : Enhanced Defense (120%-130% of normal)
Strong        : Enhanced Defense (131%-140% of normal)
Glorious      : Enhanced Defense (141%-150% of normal)
Blessed       : Enhanced Defense (151%-160% of normal)
Saintly       : Enhanced Defense (161%-180% of normal)
Holy          : Enhanced Defense (181%-200% of normal)

Crimson       : Fire Resist 5%-10%
Burgundy      : Fire Resist 11%-20%
Garnet        : Fire Resist 21%-30%
Ruby          : Fire Resist 31%-50%

Howling       : Hit causes monster to flee

Glimmering    : +1 to Light Radius
Glowing       : +2 to Light Radius

Ocher         : Lightning Resist 5%-10%
Tangerine     : Lightning Resist 11%-20%
Coral         : Lightning Resist 21%-30%
Amber         : Lightning Resist 31%-50%

Devious       : Magic Damage reduced by 1
Fortified     : Magic Damage reduced by 2

Triumphant    : +1 to mana after kill

Lizard's      : +1-5 to mana
Snake's       : +5-10 to mana
Serpent's     : +11-20 to mana
Drake's       : +21-30 to mana
Dragon's      : +31-40 to mana
Wyrm's        : +41-60 to mana

Beryl         : Poison resist 5%-10%
Jade          : Poison resist 11%-20%
Viridian      : Poison resist 21%-30%
Emerald       : Poison resist 31%-50%

Fletcher's    : +1 to Amazon skill levels
Archer's      : +2 to Amazon skill levels
Slayer's      : +1 to Barbarian skill levels
Berserker's   : +2 to Barbarian skill levels
Summoner's    : +1 to Necromancer skill levels
Necromancer's : +2 to Necromancer skill levels
Monk's        : +1 to Paladin skill levels
Priest's      : +2 to Paladin skill levels
Angel's       : +1 to Sorceress skill levels
Arch-Angel's  : +2 to Sorceress skill levels

Rugged        : Base stamina +3-5

Tireless      : Stamina recovery +150%



     3.3.2 Suffixes
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

of Readiness      : Attack Speed slightly increased (+1)
of Alacrity       : Attack Speed increased (+2)
of Swiftness      : Attack Speed increased (+3)
of Quickness      : Attack Speed greatly improved (+4)

of Thorns         : Attacker takes damage of 1-3
of Spikes         : Attacker takes damage of 2-6

of the Apprentice : Fast Cast Rate
of the Magus      : Fastest Cast Rate

of Blocking       : Increased Chance of Blocking (+10%)
of Deflecting     : Increased Chance of Blocking (+20%)

of Chance         : +10%-19% Better chance of getting magic item
of Fortune        : +20%-35% Better chance of getting magic item

of Frost          : 1-4 Cold Damage
of the Glacier    : 4-12 Cold Damage

of Health         : Damage reduced by 1
of Protection     : Damage reduced by 2
of Absorption     : Damage reduced by 3
of Life           : Damage reduced by 4

of Dexterity      : +1-3 to Dexterity
of Skill          : +4-6 to Dexterity
of Accuracy       : +7-10 to Dexterity
of Precision      : +11-15 to Dexterity
of Perfection     : +16-20 to Dexterity

of Greed          : +40%-60% Extra Gold from monsters
of Wealth         : +80%-120% Extra Gold from monsters

of Flame          : Adds 1 minimum to 10-20 maximum Fire Damage
of Fire           : Adds 2 minimum to 6-11 maximum Fire Damage
of Burning        : Adds 10 minimum to 10-20 maximum Fire Damage

of Thawing        : Half Freeze Duration

of Balance        : Fast Hit Recovery
of Stability      : Fastest Hit Recovery

of Piercing       : Ignore target's defense

of the Bear       : Knockback effect

of Life           : +5 to Life
of the Jackel     : +1-5 to Life
of the Fox        : +5-10 to Life
of the Wolf       : +11-20 to Life
of the Tiger      : +21-30 to Life
of the Mammoth    : +31-40 to Life
of the Colossus   : +41-60 to Life

of the Leech      : 4%-7% Life stolen per hit
of the Locust     : 8%-10% Life stolen per hit

of Shock          : 1-8 Lightning Damage
of Lightning      : 1-16 Lightning Damage
of Thunder        : 1-32 Lightning Damage

of Light          : +1 Light Radius
of Radiance       : +3 Light Radius
of the Sun        : +5 Light Radius

of Warding        : Magic Damage reduced by 1
of the Sentinel   : Magic Damage reduced by 2
of Guarding       : Magic damage reduced by 3
of Negation       : Magic damage reduced by 4

of Energy         : +1-5 to Mana
of the Mind       : +6-10 to Mana
of Brilliance     : +11-15 to Mana
of Sorcery        : +16-20 to Mana
of Wizardry       : +21-30 to Mana

of the Bat        : 4%-8% Mana stolen per hit
of the Vampire    : 9%-12% Mana stolen per hit

of Craftsmanship  : +1-2 to Maximum Damage
of Quality        : +2 to Maximum Damage
of Maiming        : +3-4 to Maximum Damage
of Slaying        : +5-7 to Maximum Damage
of Gore           : +8-10 to Maximum Damage
of Carnage        : +11-14 to Maximum Damage
of Slaughter      : +15-20 to Maximum Damage

of Worth          : +1 to Minimum Damage
of Measure        : +2 to Minimum Damage
of Excellence     : +3 to Minimum Damage
of Performance    : +4-5 to Minimum Damage

of Puncturing     : (-10)-(-20) to Monster Defense per hit
of Bashing        : (-25)-(-40) to Monster Defense per hit

of Blight         : +2-7 Poison Damage over 3 seconds
of Venom          : +4-14 Poison Damage over 3 seconds
of Pestilence     : +12-28 Poison Damage over 4 seconds

of Remedy         : Poison length reduced by 25%
of Amelioration   : Poison length reduced by 50%
of Defiance       : Poison length reduced by 75%

of Vileness       : Prevent Monster Heal

of Regeneration   : Replenish Life +3
of Regrowth       : Replenish Life +5

of Ease           : Requirements -20% (this item only)
of Simplicity     : Requirements -40% (this item only)

of Pacing         : Fast Run/Walk
of Haste          : Faster Run/Walk
of Speed          : Fastest Run/walk

of Strength       : +1-3 to Strength
of Might          : +4-6 to Strength
of the Ox         : +7-10 to Strength
of the Giant      : +11-15 to Strength
of the Titan      : +16-20 to Strength


  3.4 Rare Items
  --------------

Rare items have yellow names.  They are items which have more magical properties 
and aren't as common as regular magical items.

All rare items are alphabetically ordered.


     3.4.1 Weapons
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

     3.4.1.1 Axes
     ............

     3.4.1.2 Blunt Weapons
     .....................

   FIEND MALLET - Scepter

 One-Hand Damage   : 7-10
 Durability        : 50
 Required Strength : 25
 Required Level    : 3
 Mace Class        : Normal Attack Speed

   Enhanced Damage
   Poison Resist +5%
   +1 Cold Damage
   Adds 1-8 Lightning Damage
   +2 to Life
   150% Damage
   +1 to Prayer (Paladin Only)


   RAVER CUDGEL - Wirt's Leg

 One-Hand Damage : 2-8
 Durability      : 66
 Required Level  : 12
 Mace Class      : Fast Attack Speed

   Adds 1-3 Cold Damage
   Adds 1-16 Lighning Damage
   Adds 2-8 Fire Damage
   +98 to Attack Rating
   150% Undead Damage



     3.4.1.3 Bows & Crossbows
     ........................

   DREAD DART - Short Battle Bow

 Two-Hand Damage    : 8-23
 Required Dexterity : 40
 Required Strength  : 30
 Required Level     : 13
 Bow Class          : Fast Attack Speed

   Enhanced Damage
   Poison Resist 7%
   +48 to Attack Rating
   Adds 1-9 Damage
   +7 to Dexterity



     3.4.1.4 Daggers & Swords
     ........................

   GALE SCRATCH - Great Sword

 Two-Hand Damage    : 37-65
 Durability         : 50
 Required Dexterity : 60
 Required Strength  : 100
 Sword Class        : Fast Attack Speed

   +1 to Barbarian Skill Levels
   Enhanced Damage
   +71 to Attack Rating
   Adds 1-8 Damage


   GLYPH BRAND - Kriss

 One-Hand Damage    : 4-15
 Durability         : 24
 Required Dexterity : 45
 Required Level     : 10
 Dagger Class       : Very Fast Attack Speed

   +1 to Mana after each Kill
   Enhanced Damage
   Adds 1-8 Lightning Damage
   +11 to Attack Rating
   Slightly Increased Attack Speed



     3.4.1.5 Javelins & Spears
     .........................

   PLAGUE STINGER - Spetum

 Two-Hand Damage   : 27 - 36
 Durability        : 28
 Required Strength : 54
 Required Level    : 20
 Spear Class       : Slow Attack Speed

   6% Life Stolen per hit
   Enhanced Damage
   Adds 2-8  Fire Damage
   +189 to Attack Rating
   +3 to minimum damage


     3.4.1.6 Polearms
     ................

   SOUL THIRST - Halberd

 Two-Hand Damage    : 25 - 89
 Durability         : 55
 Required Dexterity : 47
 Required Strength  : 75
 Required Level     : 22
 Polearm Class      : Normal Attack Speed

   Enhanced Damage
   Adds 12-28 Poison damage over 4 seconds
   Adds 2-9 Fire damage
   +209 to Attack Rating
   +13 to maximum damage


     3.4.1.7 Wands & Staves
     ......................



     3.4.2 Armor
     ~~~~~~~~~~~

     3.4.2.1 Belts
     .............

   BLOOD CLASP - Sash

 Defense        : 2
 Durability     : 12
 Required Level : 22

   +1 to Light Radius
   Lightning Resist 16%
   +55 to Life
   +9 to Strength


     3.4.2.2 Body Armor
     ..................

     3.4.2.3 Boots
     .............

     3.4.2.4 Gloves
     ..............

     3.4.2.5 Helmets
     ...............

   FIEND MASK - Crown

 Defense           : 40
 Durability        : 50
 Required Strength : 55
 Required Level    : 15

   Poison Resistance 19%
   Cold Resistance 24%
   +6 to Life
   Attacker takes damage of 5


     3.4.2.6 Shields
     ...............

   BITTER BADGE - Tower Shield

 Defense             : 23
 Successful Blocking : 54%
 Durability          : 60
 Required Strength   : 60
 Required Level      : 15

   Requirements -20%
   Increased Chance of Blocking
   Magic Damage Reduced by 2
   Cold Resist 9%
   Fire Resist 16%
   Attacker takes Damage of 3


   HAILSTONE MARK - Small Shield

 Defense             : 8
 Successful blocking : 45%
 Smite damage        : 2 - 3
 Durability          : 16
 Required Strength   : 22
 Required Level      : 4

   Increased chance of blocking
   Cold resist 7%
   Lightning resist 9%
   +1 to mana
   +8 to life



     3.4.3 Other
     ~~~~~~~~~~~

   BEAST WHORL - Ring

 Required Level : 22

   +11 to Attack Rating
   +49 to Mana
   +4 to Life
   +1 to Strength
   +1 to Dexterity


   RUNE LOOP - Ring

Required Level : 16

   +1 to Mana after each Kill
   Half Freeze Duration
   Fast Cast Rate
   +1 to Light Radius
   +101 to Attack Rating
   +15 to Life



  3.5 Unique Items
  ----------------

Unique items can be recognized by their gold colored names.  They are unique, 
meaning that you will come across them once in a very long time.


     3.5.1 Weapons
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

     3.5.1.1 Axes
     ............

     3.5.1.2 Blunt Weapons
     .....................

   BLOODRISE - Morning Star

 One-Hand Damage   : 12 - 26
 Durability        : 255
 Required Strength : 36
 Mace Class        : Fast attack speed

   50% Bonus to attack rating
   +2 to light radius
   Enhanced damage
   Slightly increased attack speed
   150 % Damage to undead


   HELL FORGE HAMMER - Hammer

 One-Hand Damage : 6 - 15
 Durability      : 255
 Mace Class      : Fast Attack Speed

   Fire Resist 40%
   Adds 5 - 20 Fire Damage
   +35 Defense
   150% Damage to the undead


   HORADRIC MALUS

 One-Hand Damage    : 6-15
 Durability         : 55
 Required Dexterity : 15
 Required Strength  : 15
 Mace Class         : Slow Attack Speed

   150% Damage to the Undead


   WIRT'S LEG

 Damage     : 2-8
 Durability : 66
 Mace Class : Very Fast Attack Speed

   150% Damage to the Undead



     3.5.1.3 Bows & Crossbows
     ........................

     3.5.1.4 Daggers & Swords
     ........................

   THE GIBDINN

 One-Hand Damage    : 3-7
 Durability         : 30
 Required Dexterity : 25
 Required Strength  : 15
 Dagger Class       : Very Fast Attack Speed



     3.5.1.5 Javelins & Spears
     .........................

     3.5.1.6 Polearms
     ................

   THE BATTLEBRANCH - Poleaxe

 Two-Hand Damage   : 28-46
 Durability        : 255
 Required Strength : 62
 Polearm Class     : Very Fast Attack Speed

   7% Life Stolen per Hit
   Enhanced Damage
   +40 to Attack Rating
   +10 to Dexterity
   Greatly Increased Attack Speed



     3.5.1.7 Wands & Staves
     ......................

   HORADRIC STAFF

 Two-Hand Damage    : 12-20
 Durability         : 250
 Required Dexterity : 40
 Required Strength  : 30
 Staff Class        : Very Fast Attack Speed

   Poison Resist +35%
   Cold Resist +10%
   Lightning Resist +10%
   Fire Resist +10%
   +10 to Mana
   +10 to Life
   Greatly Increased Attack Speed

 
   STAFF OF KINGS

 Two-Hand Damage   : 10-15
 Durability        : 225
 Required Strength : 25
 Staff Class       : Very Fast Attack Speed

   All Resistances +10
   Greatly Increased Attack Speed



     3.5.2 Armor
     ~~~~~~~~~~~

     3.5.2.1 Belts
     .............

     3.5.2.2 Body Armor
     ..................

     3.5.2.3 Boots
     .............

     3.5.2.4 Gloves
     ..............

     3.5.2.5 Helmets
     ...............

   UNDEAD CROWN - Crown

 Defense           : 38
 Durability        : 250
 Required Strength : 55

   Half Freeze Duration
   4% Life Stolen per Hit
   Poison Resist 50%
   +8 Defense


   WORMSKULL - Bone Helm

 Defense           : 33
 Durability        : 200
 Required Strength : 26

   +1 to Necromancer skill levels
   5% Life stolen per hit
   Poison Resist 25%
   +10 to mana


     3.5.2.6 Shields
     ...............


     3.5.3 Other
     ~~~~~~~~~~~

   AMULET OF THE VIPER (Horadric Headpiece)

 Poison Resist 25%
 +10 to Mana
 +10 to Life



  3.6 Set Items
  -------------

The name of set items appear in green.  These items have magical properties and 
belong to a set of other items.  Once all items are retrieved, you get 
additional bonus properties.

All the sets are order alphabetically.


     Angelic Raiment
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

   ANGELIC WINGS

   ANGELIC HALO

   ANGELIC MANTLE

   ANGELIC SICKLE - Sabre

 One-Hand Damage    : 3-8
 Sword Class        : Fast Attack Speed
 Durability         : 64
 Required Dexterity : 25
 Required Strength  : 25
 Required Level     : 12

   350% Undead Damage
   +75 to Attack Rating


   COMBINATION BONUS



     Arcania's Tricks
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

   ARCANIA'S FLESH

   ARCANIA'S HEAD

   ARCANIA'S SIGN

   ARCANIA'S DEATHWAND - War Staff

 Two-Hand Damage : 12 - 28
 Durability      : 100
 Required Level  : 15
 Staff Class     : Slow Attack Speed

   25% Deadly Strike
   +1 to Sorceress Skill Levels


   COMBINATION BONUS



     Arctic Gear
     ~~~~~~~~~~~

   ARCTIC MITS

   ARCTIC BINDINGS

   ARCTIC FURS - Quilted Armor

 Defense           : 50
 Durability        : 40
 Required Strength : 12
 Required Level    : 12

   Enhanced Defense
   All Resistances +10%

   ARCTIC HORN


   COMBINATION BONUS



     Berserker's Arsenal
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

   BERSERKER'S HATCHET

 One-Hand Damage   : 5 - 12
 Durability        : 48
 Required Strength : 43
 Required Level    : 3
 Axe Class         : Fast attack speed

   30% Bonus to attack rating
   5% mana stolen per hit


   BERSERKER'S HAUBERK

   BERSERKER'S  HEADGEAR - Helm

 Defense           : 30
 Durability        : 48
 Required Strength : 26
 Required Level    : 3
  
   Fire Resistance 25%
   +15 Defense


   COMBINATION BONUS



     Cathan's Traps
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

   CATHAN'S VISAGE - Mask

 Defense           : 19
 Durability        : 40
 Required Strength : 23
 Required Level    : 11

   Cold Resist 25%
   +20 to Mana


   CATHAN'S SEAL

   CATHAN'S SIGIL

   CATHAN'S MESH

   CATHAN'S RULE

   COMBINATION BONUS



     Hsaru's Defense
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

   HSARU'S IRON HEEL - Chain Boots

 Defense           : 8
 Durability        : 32
 Required Strength : 30
 Required Level    : 3

   Fast run/walk
   Fire Resist 25%

   COMBINATION BONUS



     Infernal Tools
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

   INFERNAL BUCKLE - Heavy Belt

 Defense           : 31
 Durability        : 36
 Required Strength : 45
 Required Level    : 5

   +25 Defense
   +20 to Life


   INFERNAL TORCH

   INFERNAL CRANIUM

   COMBINATION BONUS



     Tancred's Battlegear
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

   SIGON'S GUARD - Tower Shield

 Defense             : 22
 Successful Blocking : 64%
 Durability          : 120
 Required Strength   : 75
 Required Level      : 6

   Increased Chance of Blocking
   +1 to All Skill Levels


   SIGON'S WRAP

   SIGON'S SABOT

   SIGON'S GAGE

   SIGON'S SHELTER

   SIGON'S VISOR - Great Helm

 Defense           : 31
 Durability        : 80
 Required Strength : 63
 Required Level    : 6

   +3 to Light Radius
   +30 to Mana


   COMBINATION BONUS



     Tancred's Battlegear
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

   TANCRED'S CROWBILL - Military Pick

 One-Hand Damage    : 12 - 19
 Axe Class          : Very Fast Attack Speed
 Durability         : 52
 Required Dexterity : 33
 Required Strength  : 49
 Required Level     : 20

   Enhanced Damage
   +75 to Attack Rating


   	TANCRED'S SKULL - Bone Helm

 Defense           : 34
 Durability        : 80
 Required Strenght : 25
 Required Level    : 20

   Enhanced Damage
   +40 to Attack Rating


   TANCRED'S WEIRD

   TANCRED'S HOTNAILS

   TANCRED'S SPINE

   COMBINATION BONUS



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4. POTIONS
================================================================================
============

  4.1 Regular Potions
  -------------------

Potions are very important in Diablo 2, since they are the only way to quickly 
raise your health or mana.  They are vital if you intend to survive.  Here's an 
overview of the different potions (note: keep in mind that the HP & MP are those 
of the Paladin and might differ from those of other characters):


   ANTIDOTE POTION

Effect: Cure poison
Color: Black
Types: -


   HEALTH POTION

Effect : Increases health
Color  : Red
Types  : Minor Healing Potion   : + 30 HP
         Light Healing Potion   : + 60 HP
         Healing Potion         : + 90 HP
         Greater Healing Potion : +120 HP
         Super Healing Potion   : +150 HP


   LIFE POTION

Effect : Adds 20 to your maximum life points
Color  : Rainbow
Types  : Special potion made by Alkor (Kurast) with the ashes inside the golden 
bird statuette


   MANA POTION

Effect : Increases mana
Color  : Blue
Types  : Minor Mana Potion   : + 30 MP
         Light Mana Potion   : + 60 MP
         Mana Potion         : + 90 MP
         Greater Mana Potion : +120 MP
         Super Mana Potion   : +150 MP


   REJUVENATION POTION

Effect : Rejuvenates both health and mana
Color  : Purple
Types  : Rejuvenation Potion      : Heals 35% Life and Mana
         Full Rejuvenation Potion : Heals 100% Life and Mana


   STAMINA POTION

Effect : Full stamina
Color  : White
Types  : -


   THAWING POTION

Effect : Lift cold spell effects
Color  : Yellow
Types  : -


  4.2 Attack Potions
  ------------------

A new feature in Diablo 2 are the attack potions.  These allow you to throw 
potions at your enemies and do either fire or poisonous damage.  You have to 
equip them and assign "throwing" to one of your mouse buttons.

   FIRE DAMAGE POTIONS

Effect : Fire damage to enemies
Color  : Orange
Types  : Fulminating Potion
         Exploding Potion
         Oil Potion


   POISON POTIONS

Effect : Poison damage to enemies
Color  : Green
Types  : Strangling Gas Potion
         Choking Gas Potion
         Rancid Gas Potion



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============
5. SHRINES
================================================================================
============

Shrines are found throughout the game and give you bonus abilities or replenish 
your mana/health.

Regen. = Shrine Regeneration

| Name                    | Regen. | Effect                                               
|
|-------------------------+--------+--------------------------------------------
----------|
| ARMOR SHRINE            |  Yes   | +100% Defense                                        
|
| COMBAT SHRINE           |  Yes   | +200% to damage, +200% to attack rating              
|
| GEM SHRINE              |   No   | Upgrades a gem/skull or gives a chipped 
gem/skull    |
| EXPERIENCE SHRINE       |   No   | +50% experience per kill                             
|
| EXPLODING SHRINE        |   No   | Explosions around the shrine and drops 
exploding     |
|                         |        | potions                                              
|
| FIRE SHRINE             |   No   | All players & monsters lose half of their 
HP +       |
|                         |        | Fireballs                                            
|
| HEALTH SHRINE           |  Yes   | Refills health                                       
|
| MANA SHRINE             |  Yes   | Refills mana                                         
|
| MANA RECHARGE           |  Yes   | +400% mana regeneration speed                        
|
| MONSTER SHRINE          |   No   | Nearest monster becomes unique/champion + 
attracts   | 
|                         |        | monsters in the vicinity                             
|
| POISON SHRINE           |   No   | Poison clouds around the shrine and drops 
poison gas |
|                         |        | potions                                              
|
| PORTAL SHRINE           |   No   | Creates a town portal                                
|
| REFILLING SHRINE        |  Yes   | Refills mana & health                                
|
| RESIST COLD SHRINE      |  Yes   | +75% to resist cold (time limit)                     
|
| RESIST FIRE SHRINE      |  Yes   | +75% to resist fire (time limit)                     
|
| RESIST LIGHTNING SHRINE |  Yes   | +75% to resist lightning (time limit)                
|
| RESIST POISON SHRINE    |  Yes   | +75% to resist poison (time limit)                   
|
| SKILL SHRINE            |  Yes   | Increases all skills by 2                            
|
| STAMINA SHRINE          |  Yes   | Unlimited stamina (blue stamina bar - time 
limit)    |
| WELL                    |  Yes   | Replenish health, mana & stamina (can be 
used twice) |
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------



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6. MONSTERS & NPCs
================================================================================
============

Here's an overview of the normal (so no bosses, champions, ...) monsters you 
encounter in the different acts.  This is merely an alphabetical listing of 
names combined with some info on a special attack (as shown in the game under 
the monster health bar).


  6.1 Act I: The Western Kingdoms
  -------------------------------

     6.1.1 Monsters
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

AFFLICTED        - None
ARACH            - None
BLACK ARCHER     - None
BLACK ROGUE      - None
BLOOD CLAN       - None
BLOOD HAWK       - None
BONE ARCHER      - None
BONE MAGE        - None
BRUTE            - None
CARVER           - None
CARVER SHAMAN    - Raises Carver
DARK ARCHER      - None
DARK HUNTER      - None
DARK ONE         - None
DARK ONE SHAMAN  - Raises Dark One
DARK RANGER      - None
DARK SPEARWOMAN  - None
DARK STALKER     - None
DEATH CLAN       - None
DEVILKIN         - None
DEVILKIN SHAMAN  - Raises Devilkin
FALLEN           - None
FALLEN SHAMAN    - Raises Fallen
FOUL CROW        - None
GARGANTUAN BEAST - None
GHOST            - Drains Mana
GHOUL            - None
HUNGRY DEAD      - None
MISSHAPEN        - None
MOON CLAN        - None
NIGHT CLAN       - None
QUILL RAT        - None
RAT MAN          - None
RAZOR SPINE      - None
RETURNED         - None
RETURNED ARCHER  - None
RETURNED MAGE    - None
SKELETON         - None
SKELETON ARCHER  - None
SPIKE FIEND      - None
THE BANISHED     - Steals Life
THORN BEAST      - None
VILE HUNTER      - None
VILE LANCER      - None
VILE ARCHER      - None
WRAITH           - Drains Mana
YETI             - None
ZOMBIE           - None


     6.1.2 NPCs
     ~~~~~~~~~~

   AKARA - High Priestess of the Rogue Sisters
Once you completed her mission, you'll get reductions on all the stuff that is 
sold in the camp.  She is important since she:
     * Replenished mana & life
     * Sells all kinds of potions
     * Sells scrolls
     * Sells wands, scepters & staves

   CHARSI - Blacksmith of the Rogue Sisters
A very important character if you are a melee fighter.  She:
     * Repairs weapons & armor
     * Sells weapons & armor

   DECKARD CAIN - Horadrim Sage
Cain will aid & assist you throughout the entire game.  He's the last of the 
Horadrim, this means that he has some valuable information for you from time to 
time.  He also:
     * Identifies items for free

   FLAVIE - Rogue
She won't let you pass to specific areas of the map until you completed the 
first quest (Den of Evil).  After that she just warns you, but she doesn't play 
a big role in the game.

   GHEED - Merchant
He does have some nice merchandise, but usually he's also more expensive than 
the other characters in the camp.  He:
     * Allows you to gamble
     * Sells weapons & armor
     * Sells other items (like keys)

   KASHYA - Military Leader of the Rogue Sisters
She doesn't like strangers very much, so you must complete a mission for her 
before she will aid you in your quests:
     * Hire Rogues

   WARRIV - Caravan
He will give you an introduction in the beginning of the game, but isn't really 
needed until the end of Act I.  Once you completed all the quests he will 
transport you to Lut Gholein (Act II).



     6.1.3 WAYPOINTS
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Waypoints in ACT I are:

 * Rogue Encampment
 * Cold Plains
 * Stony Field
 * Dark Wood
 * Black Marsh
 * Outer Cloister
 * Jail Level 1
 * Inner Cloister
 * Catacombs Level 2



  6.2 Act II: The Great Deserts of Aranoch
  ----------------------------------------

     6.2.1 Monsters
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

BLACK LOCUST        - Drains Stamina
BLACK RAPTOR        - None
BLUNDERBORE         - Stun Attack
BURNING DEAD        - None
BURNING DEAD ARCHER - None
BURNING DEAD MAGE   - None
CAVE LEAPER         - None
CLAW VIPER          - None
CRUSHER             - None
DEATH BEETLE        - None
DECAYED             - None
DESERT WING         - Shocking Hit
DEVOURER            - Lays Eggs
DRIED CORPSE        - None
DUNE BEAST          - None
DUNG SOLDIER        - None
EMBALMED            - None
GHOUL LORD          - Steals Life
GOREBELLY           - Stun Attack
HELL CAT            - None
HELL SLINGER        - None
HOLLOW ONE          - Raises Undead
HORROR              - None
HORROR ARCHER       - None
HORROR MAGE         - None
HUNTRESS            - None
INVADER             - None
ITCHIES             - Drains Stamina
MARAUDER            - None
NIGHT SLINGER       - None
NIGHT TIGER         - None
PLAGUE BEARER       - None
PRESERVED DEAD      - None
RETURNED            - None
ROCK WORM           - Lays Eggs
ROCK WORM YOUNG     - None
SABER CAT           - None
SALAMANDER          - None
SAND LEAPER         - None
SAND MAGGOT         - Lays Eggs
SAND MAGGOT YOUNG   - None
SAND RAIDER         - None
SCARAB              - None
SLINGER             - None
SPEAR CAT           - None
SPECTER             - Drains Mana
TOMB CREEPER        - None
UNDEAD SCAVENGER    - None
UNRAVELER           - Raises Dead


     6.2.2 NPCs
     ~~~~~~~~~~

   ATMA - Tavernkeeper
She's the person that gives you the first mission in Lut Gholein.  After you 
have completed it, she arranges a discount with all the merchants in Lut 
Gholein.

   DROGNAN - Sage
Lut Gholein's private sage, he will give you additional information about a lot 
of missions.  Besides that he:
     * Sells all kinds of potions
     * Sells scrolls
     * Sells wands, scepters & staves

   FARA - Armorer
She was a follower of the Zakarum (Paladin), but is now at rest in Lut Gholein 
as an amorer.  She:
     * Restores Mana & Life
     * Repairs weapons & armor
     * Sells weapons & armor

   ELZIX - Ex-Bandit
He does have some nice merchandise and replaces Gheed of Act I:
     * Allows you to gamble
     * Sells weapons & armor

   GEGLASH - Drunk
He is a useless character in the game.  Doesn't do or say anything of 
importance.  I dare you, give it a shot.

   GREIZ - Mercenary Leader
He's hired by Jerhyn to protect the city.  Since he's a mercenary leader, you 
can:
     * Hire Mercenaries (pretty logical huh?!)

   JERHYN - Mayor of Lut Gholein
He welcomes you in Act II and is the owner of the demon infested palace (mmm, 
what a spoiler).  You'll talk to him from time to time and he also burden you 
with the cleansing of the palace later on in this act.

   KAELEN - Guard
Kaelen he just guards the palace entrance until Jerhyn grants you permission to 
enter.

   LYSANDER - Alchemist
Not much to say about this character (I also didn't visit him very much) but he:
     * Sells all kinds of potions
     * Sells keys

   MESHIF - Merchant
He's the Warriv of Act I, meaning that he'll transport you to Act III once 
you've completed all quests in Lut Gholein.

   WARRIV - Caravan
Warriv is in Lut Gholein to take you back West if you want to (but why? Unless 
off course you still have that imbuement of Charsi).



     6.2.3 WAYPOINTS
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Waypoints in ACT II are:

 * Lut Gholein (Home)
 * Sewers Level 2
 * Dry Hills
 * Halls of the Dead Level 2
 * Far Oasis
 * Lost City
 * Palace Cellar Level 1
 * Arcane Sanctuary
 * Canyon of the Magi



  6.3 Act III: Kehjistan and Kurast
  ---------------------------------

     6.3.1 Monsters
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

BLOOD DIVER         - Shocking Hit (?)
BLOOD LORD          - Steals Life
BOG CREATURE        - None
BRAMBLE HULK        - Stun Attack
CADAVER             - None
CANTOR              - Heals Others
CLOUD STALKER       - None
COUNCIL MEMBER      - None
DARK SHAPE          - None
DARK LORD           - Steals Life
DOOM APE            - None
DROWNED CARCASS     - None
FAITHFUL            - None
FETISH              - None
FETISH SHAMAN       - Raises Fetish
FIEND               - Shocking Hit
FLAME SPIDER        - None
FLAYER              - None
FLESH ARCHER        - None
FLESH HUNTER        - None
GIANT LAMPREY       - Lays Eggs
GIANT LAMPERY YOUNG - None
GLOAM               - Drains Mana
GLOOM BAT           - Shocking Hit
HEIROPHANT          - Heals Others
HELL BUZZARD        - None
HELL SWARM          - Drains Stamina
HORADRIM ANCIENT    - Raises Undead
HORROR              - None
INFIDEL             - None
JUNGLE HUNTER       - None
MAULER              - Stun Attack
NIGHT LORD          - Steals Life
POISON SPINNER      - None
RIVER STALKER       - None
SERPENT MAGUS       - None
SEXTON              - Heals Others
SLIME PRINCE        - None
SOUL KILLER         - None
SPIDER MAGUS        - None
STYGIAN WATCHER     - None
TEMPLE GUARD        - None
TRASHER             - Stun Attack
TREE LURKER         - None
UNDEAD FLAYER       - None
UNDEAD SOUL KILLER  - None
UNDEAD STYGIAN DOLL - None
WAILING BEAST       - None
WATER WATCHER       - None
WINGED NIGHTMARE    - None
ZAKARUMITE          - None
ZEALOT              - None


     6.3.2 NPCs
     ~~~~~~~~~~

   ASHEARA - Mercenary Leader
She's the leader of the mage & warrior clan that lives in Kurast.  It's only 
natural that she allows you to:
     * Hire Mercenaries
     * Sells weapons & armor

   ALKOR - Alchemist
Alkor is the Old Alchemist of Kurast (he's a bit of a wacko too).  He:
     * Sells every kind of potion (except health potions)
     * Allows you to gamble

   HRALTI - Weapon smith & enchanter
With his magical abilities he creates and enchants weapons.  Naturally he:
     * Repairs weapons & armor
     * Sells weapons & armor

   MESHIF - Captain
He's your ride back to Lut Gholein (should it be necessary)

   NATALYA - Huntress of Evil
Natalya looks nice, but she doesn't play any active roll in the story.  She does 
tell you to come and see her for advice, but I found her ramblings hardly 
useful.

   ORMUS - Old mage
Ormus was a once powerful, but now old mage.  He still is the most important 
character for magic users and he does play a part in some missions:
     * Restores Mana & Life
     * Sells all health potions
     * Sells scrolls
     * Sells wands, scepters & staves



     6.3.3 WAYPOINTS
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Waypoints in ACT II are:

 * Kurast Docks
 * Spider Forest
 * Great Marsh
 * Flayer Jungle
 * Lower Kurast
 * Kurast Bazaar
 * Upper Kurast
 * Travincal
 * Durance of Hate Level 2



  6.4 Act IV: Gateway to Hell
  ---------------------------

     6.4.1 Monsters
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

ABYSS KNIGHT       - Fighter Mage
BALROG             - None
BLOOD MAGGOT       - Lays Eggs
BLOOD MAGGOT YOUNG - None
BURNING SOUL       - Drains Mana
CLIFF LURKER       - None
CORPSE SPITTER     - Eats and Spits Corpses
CORPULENT          - Eats and Spits Corpses
DAMNED             - None
DARK FAMILIAR      - Shocking Hit
DOOM CASTER        - Homing Missiles Drain Mana
DOOM KNIGHT        - Fighter
FLESH BEAST        - None
FLESH SPAWNER      - None
GROTESQUE          - None
GROTESQUE WYRM     - None
MAW FIEND          - Eats and Spits Corpses
OBLIVION KNIGHT    - Mage
PIT LORD           - None
STORM CASTER       - Homing Missiles Drain Mana
STRANGLER          - Homing Missiles Drain Mana
TRAPPED SOUL       - None
URDAR              - Stun Attack
VENOM LORD         - None


     6.4.2 NPCs
     ~~~~~~~~~~

   HADRIEL - The Angel
You won't find him in the Gates of Heaven like the other characters.  He is 
waiting for you in the River of Flame, close to the entrance of Diablo's 
Sanctuary.  He will tell you more about the 5 seals.

   HALBU - Shopkeeper in Heaven's Gates
He seems to be some kind of retired warrior who became a shopkeeper.  Anyway he:
     * Repairs weapons & armor
     * Sells weapons & armor

   JAMELLA - Shopkeeper in Heaven's Gates
She seems to be the female version of Halbu.  She doesn't own a shop for melee 
fighter though:
     * Sells all kinds of potions
     * Sells scrolls
     * Sells wands, scepters & staves

   TYRAEL - The Archangel
He will give you the mission of the Fallen Angel, but isn't that important.



     6.4.3 WAYPOINTS
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


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7. MISSIONS
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An overview of all the missions of the game.  Not too detailed though, most 
missions are pretty straightforward and you'll complete them after some intense 
hacking & slashing.  This is just an overview of where you can obtain certain 
special items in order to complete  the quest.

One important thing to remember in diablo 2 is that corners are your friends.  
Some of the characters get stuck behind corners (esp. if they use ranged 
weapons).  Only now and then one of the monsters turns around the corner, which 
obviously makes an easy kill.  Also keep in mind that the AI is scripted to 
follow a parallel path with you.  This means that if a monster is in a building, 
you have to walk past (or nearby) to the exit in order for it to exit the 
building.  This doesn't always work, if the door is on the wall closest to you, 
monsters tend to escape easier.  This doesn't work with monsters that use a hit 
and run tactic (like the flayers in act 3), I'm taling about the bigger monsters 
here like venom lords or the damned.

Also try to avoid getting surrounded.  This can be deadly, even with the 
Paladin's Zeal attack.


  7.1 Act I: The Western Kingdoms
  -------------------------------

     7.1.1 Den of Evil
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : Clear the Den of Evil
Reward : Skill Point

This first mission is given by Akara in the camp.  First you have to find the 
Den, which usually isn't too far off the camp.  Once you find it: kill all the 
monsters inside (color of the cave will change when quest is completed) and head 
back to Akara.  She will grant you a skill of choice.


     7.1.2 Sisters' Burial Ground
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : Kill Blood Raven
Reward : Mercenary

Kashya asks you to look for Blood Raven in the Burial Grounds (next to the Cold 
Plains) and kill her.  Blood Raven is a corrupted Rogue who raises the dead.

Once you arrive at the Burial Ground, stay at a distance and lure all the undead 
creatures (skeletons & zombies) away from her.  Once they are dead, you can 
start your hunt for Blood Raven.  Once she is finished, head back to Kashya and 
she will give you a rogue which accompanies you in your future quests.


     7.1.3 The Search for Cain
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : Find Cain
Reward : Cain - Identifies Items for free, Akara - Item

The search for Cain (a mission given to you by Akara) is a more complex mission 
than the previous two.  You'll have to do a series of things before you can 
reach Tristram, where Cain is being held captive.

First you have to reach Dark Wood (through the Underground Passage) and search 
for the Tree of Inifuss to recover a scroll.  Once you have the scroll of 
Inifuss, take it to Akara to interpret it.  Once Akara has interpreted the 
scroll, read it yourself and head for the Cairn Stones (you must have passed it 
by now - it looks a bit like Stonehenge).  Press the monolith's in the correct 
order and a portal to Tristram will be opened.

Tristram is a though town at first, but with a bit of running and good tactics 
it shouldn't be that hard.  The only character to whatch out for is Griswold, 
the old Blacksmith of Tristram.  He takes little damage and does have a nasty 
punch.  Once he's out of the picture the way to Deckard Cain is free.  He's 
hanging in a gibbet in the middle of town.  He'll escape through a town portal 
once you set him free.

Now head back to the rogue encampment and talk to Akara, she will give you an 
item as a reward (a ring in my case).  Then talk to Cain, he'll grant you free 
ID of items for the rest of the game.

Note: You can also find Wirt's leg in Tristram - which you need in order to open 
the secret Cow level


     7.1.4 The Forgotten Tower
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : Kill the Countess
Reward : Items dropped by the Countess (+chests)

This quest is activated once you read the Moldy Tome, which tells the tale of a 
bloodthirsty Countess.  You have got to find the Forgotten Tower in the Black 
Marsh (beyond Dark Wood) and kill the Countess.  Once you find it, descent in 
the cellars below the ruins of the Tower.  On level 5 you'll find the Countess, 
she is not so hard to defeat.  All you have to do is lure the minions out of her 
chamber first then go in and take her out as fast as possible (I said she isn't 
hard to defeat, but she can be harmful).

Once she's dead, the chests in her chambers will offer you a bunch of magical 
items and loads of gold.


     7.1.5 Tools of the Trade
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : Find the Horadric Malus
Reward : Charsi will imbue an item with magical properties

Just past the Outer Cloister lie the Barracks.  In here you'll encounter the 
smith.  He's strong, but ranged fighters should't fear him.  If you are a melee 
fighter, I suggest hit & run tactics or you'll be squished like a bug.  In the 
room the smith came out of lies the Horadric Malus.  This also means that you 
don't have to kill the smith in order to obtain it, so if you can't beat him (or 
simply don't want to fight him) just run in-and-out of the room (eeeuhm, don't 
forget to pick up the Horadric Malus off course).

When you head back to Charsi, she'll imbue an item for you.  This doesn't have 
to be done immediatly, you can even travel back from other acts with items to 
let her imbue them.  Just make sure you pick a good item (something you can use, 
with some power).


     7.1.6 Sisters to the Slaughter
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : Destroy Andariel
Reward : Items left behind

The first time I met Andariel, I was afraid that she would kick my butt, but 
frankly, she's quite easy to defeat with any character.  If possible, try to use 
a weapon that does fire damage, since she's pretty vulnerable to fire.  If you 
are a playing with the sorceress however, DON'T use fire - Andariel is fast and 
her poison attack can be quite lethal for a sorceress.  Try to use a spell like 
Ice Blast, that way Andariel slows down a lot and you still do a lot of damage.

Once she is defeated, pick up the items (don't forget the main chamber she came 
out of!).  Then head back to the village, talk to everyone, do what you have to 
do and head east to Lut Gholein.


  7.2 Act II: The Great Deserts of Aranoch
  ----------------------------------------

     7.2.1 Radament's Lair
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : Kill the monster in the city sewers (Radament)
Reward : Discount from the merchants in Lut Gholein

This is your first mission in Lut Gholein and it is given to you by Atma, the 
tavernkeeper.  She wants you to kill the Horadric mummy Radament.  Once she has 
given the mission, just head into the sewers for some hack & slash.  You'll find 
Radament in the lowest level of the sewers.

Once you defeated him, pick up all the items he left behind.  Also make sure you 
don't forget the Horadric Scroll (in the chest).  Head back to Lut Gholein and 
talk to Atma.



     7.2.2 The Horadric Staff
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : Find all the pieces to create the Horadric Staff
Reward : -

After you've picked up the Horadric Scroll in Radament's Lair, this mission will 
be activated.  First show the scroll to Cain, he'll explain the mission to you.  
Your objectives are to reconstruct a Horadric Staff by:
 * Retrieving a Horadric Cube (Halls of the Dead - Under Dry Hills)
 * Retrieving a Shaft (Maggot Lair - Under the Oasis)
 * Retrieving a Headpiece (Claw Viper Temple)

Once you retrieve all of them, you can combine the shaft and the headpiece with 
the Horadric Cube, so that a Horadric Staff will be formed.  All you have to do 
now is find Tal Rasha's Tomb and place the Staff in the Orifice.


     7.2.3 Tainted Sun
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : Lift the shadow of darkness by destroying the Tainted Sun Altar
Reward : -

Destroy the Altar in the Claw Viper Temple (is also needed in order to obtain 
the Horadric Headpiece).


     7.2.4 Arcane Sanctuary
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : Find Horazon's Journal
Reward : -

After you've talked to Cain (after the completion of the Horadric Staff).  Go 
and talk to Drognan, who will tell you about a place called the Arcane 
Sanctuary.  He will also order you to talk to Jerhyn.  Once you talked to 
Jerhyn, you'll have access to the Palace so that you can reach the Sanctuary.  
In order to reach it you have to walk into the portal which is located in the 
Palace cellars.

In the sanctuary all you have to do is find the Journal, but beware: it is 
guarded by the Summoner.


     7.2.5 The Summoner
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : Destroy the Summoner in the Arcane Sanctuary
Reward : -

This mission is activated once you encounter The Summoner.  He's like the "main 
man" in the Arcane Sanctuary.  You have to defeat him in order to read Horazon's 
Journal.


     7.2.6 The Seven Tombs
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : Find the tomb of Tal Rasha
Reward : 

After you've spoken to Jerhyn (Atma will tell you to do so after the first 
mission), go talk to Drognan for more specific details about this mission.  In 
short you have to find the Tal Rasha's symbol, so that you enter the right tomb.  
The symbol can be found in the Arcana Sanctuary, but since this mission is only 
available at the end of Act II, you can't complete this mission in the beginning 
in of the game (I wonder why Blizzard put the beginning of this mission so early 
in Act II).

Once you have read Horazon's Journal in the Arcana Sanctuary, you also know 
which symbol is that of Tal Rasha.  All you have to do now is find the correct 
temple in the Canyon of the Magi (look at the symbols outside the temples).

In the tomb you have to open a secret passage by placing the Horadric Staff into 
the Orifice.  Now it's time to gear up, inside you'll find Duriel, one of the 
lesser Evils.  He's much harder to defeat than Andariel.  You shouldn't have too 
much trouble if you're a well equipped melee fighter with some nice stock of 
health potions.  Magic users don't have it easy against him, you're confined to 
a small room (which you can flee if you want too).  Once Duriel is defeated, 
search the tomb, you'll meet Tyrael, the Archangel.



  7.3 Act III: Kehjistan and Kurast
  ---------------------------------

     7.3.1 The Golden Bird
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : -
Reward : Potion of Life

I think the boys at Blizzard where kinda out of ideas when they came up with 
this mission: it has nothing to do with the story line, nor does anyone give you 
this mission.  All you have to do is retrieve "A Jade Figurine" when you are 
battling your way through the jungle.  Once you have it head back to the camp 
and talk to Cain.  He'll tell you to talk to Meshif, who will give you a Golden 
Bird in return.

Ask Cain about the Golden Bird and he'll send you to Alkor, the Alchemist.  Talk 
to him twice and you have the potion of Life.  All you have to do now is drink 
it!


     7.3.2 Blade of the Old Religion
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : Find the Blade to restore the magical barrier around the town
Reward : Rare ring/amulet

This mission is given to you by Hratli once he's back in his forge (back from 
greeting you at the docks).  He wants you to find a special dagger called the 
Gidbinn in order to re-enforce the protective barrier around the docks.

You'll find the dagger in a village of the Fetish (the only village actually, 
the rest are all ruins, so you can't really miss it).  Just hit the special 
altar (watch out, a bunch of Fetish dudes will suddenly attack you in the back).  
Once you killed the unique Fetish that attacks you, he'll drop the Gibdinn.

Now return the Gibdinn to Ormus, he'll give you a rare ring/amulet in return.


     7.3.3 Khalim's Will
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : Find the eye, heart, brains and flail of Khalim
Reward : -

Cain will tell you that in order to defeat Mephisto, you need to destroy a 
special orb.  In order to do so, you need a special flail (transmuted with the 
Horadric Cube).  You need to collect the Brain, Eye, Hearth and Flail of Khalim, 
a former High Priest of the Zakarum.

You can find the Eye in the Spiders Cave, the brain in the Flayer Dungeon, the 
hearth in the sewers under Kurast Bazaar and the Flail ...



     7.3.4 Lam's Esen's Tome
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : 
Reward : 


     7.3.5 The Blackened Temple
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : 
Reward : 


     7.3.6 The Guardian
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : 
Reward : 



  7.4 Act IV: Gateway to Hell
  ---------------------------

     7.4.1 The Fallen Angel
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : Free the spirit of Izual
Reward : 2 Skill points

Tyrael will give you a mission to release the tormented spirit of a fallen angel 
called Izual.  You can find him in the Plains of Despair and he's usually 
surrounded by quite a lot of monsters.  The first thing to do is to lure the 
lesser monsters away, so you can finish them off.  Then deal with Izual ... he 
shouldn't pose a big problem without his minions surrounding him.

After you kill him, go and have a talk wity Tyrael again ... he will grant you 2 
skill points for you to distribute.


     7.4.2 Hell's Forge
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : Destroy Mephisto's Soul stone
Reward : -

You already should have gotten the soul stone at the end of Act 3 (when you 
destroyed Mephisto).

You also need the hell forge hammer.  You can get it by defeating the hell smith 
(Hephasto).  He's pretty strong, do don't hesitate to take a run if you are low 
on health.  Once he's defeated, all you have to do is pick it up.

If you have the above items, you still need to reach the forge.  It's somewhere 
in the river of flames.  Usually the forge isn't to far of the place where you 
killed the smith (makes sense, doesn't it).

Once you've found it all you have to do is: place the soulstone on it, equip 
yourself with the hammer and hit the forge.


     7.4.3 Terror's End
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Goal   : Destroy Diablo himself
Reward : -

Fight your way through the river of flame to his sanctuary.  Once you enter it, 
make sure you never get surrounded by a bunch of demons or they will walk right 
over you sooner or later.

In the sanctuary you have to activate the seals Hadriel spoke about.  But be 
careful, once you activate a seal a large amount of monsters usually appears 
right behind you.  It's important that you make sure you can take on a large 
amount of monsters or that you plan a pre-emptive escape route (read town 
portal).

Once the seals are all activated the lord of terror appears with a little 
rumble.  In comparison to Diablo I, our main mean boss IS dangerous (and huge 
too for that matter).  He is hard to hit, can take large amounts of damage and 
his spells can do some serious damage (in my case the chain lighting did high 
amounts of damage).  I employed a hit and run tactic, but even then you'll end 
up buying a lot of potions in the town.  The best way to deal with diablo is to 
walk in circles around him, that way his lightning will always miss you.  Also, 
once you hit him don't run away from him in a straight line.  This could get you 
caught in his lightning, usually resulting in dead.  If your character has a 
good dexterity rating, try to hit him from a distance.  Once you destroyed 
diablo, you have 90 seconds to gather items he might have dropped and then enjoy 
the epilogue.

You will be granted a title once you defeated Diablo.



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8. CREDITS
================================================================================
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I would like to thank the Blizzard team for creating this game.

Furthermore all the guildmembers of the Bloodkings, but especially:
+Turtle, +Anniemouse+, +Winterwolf+

Myself for writing this FAQ and you for reading it.



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