1. Introduction

Hello everyone! Today, I'll be sharing my insights around the Player vs. Monster (PvM) Javazon, a viable Amazon build for Diablo 2 Resurrected. The inspiration for this build started when I was crafting a character for my younger sibling, and I thought it was so fun and effective that I needed to share it using the community. Let's dive in!

2. Definitions

 

  • PvM: Player vs. Monsters
  • ias: Increased Attack Speed
  • FPA: Frames Per Animation
  • FHR: Faster Hit Recovery
  • FCR: Faster Cast Rate
  • FBR: Faster Block Rate
  • slvl: Skill Level
  • FRW: Faster Run Walk
  • DR%: Damage Reduced by X%
  • WSM: Weapon Speed Modifier
  • os: Open Socket(s)
  • JmoD: Jeweler's monarch of Deflecting
  • CoH: Chains of Honor

 

3. Character Overview

Amazon starts with these base attributes:

 

  • Strength: 20
  • Dexterity: 25
  • Vitality: 20
  • Energy: 15

 

She also offers a growth rate of +2 Life, +1 Stamina, and +1.5 Mana per character level. Each Vitality point grants +3 Life and +1 Stamina, while each Energy point provides +1.5 Mana.

The Javazon build, using the correct equipment and skill distribution, is capable of:

 

  • Maxed resistances
  • Over 11k damage with Charged Strike
  • Over 4k damage with Lightning Fury
  • Varying life according to charm selection and also the choice between max block or otherwise
  • 100% possibility of piercing attack

 

4. Skills Allocation

Allocate your skill points in the following manner:

Passive and Magic Skills (6 points)

 

  • Critical Strike: 1
  • Penetrate: 1
  • Pierce: 1 (as much as level 9 with gear for +68% pierce)
  • Dodge: 1
  • Avoid: 1
  • Evade: 1

 

Javelin and Spear Skills (103 points)

 

  • Jab: 1
  • Power Strike: 20
  • Charged Strike: 20
  • Lightning Strike: 20
  • Poison Javelin: 1
  • Lightning Bolt: 20
  • Plague Javelin: 1
  • Lightning Fury: 20

 

The order of skill synergy does not matter as long as Charged Strike and Lightning Fury are maxed first. These will probably be your primary skills for attacks. You'll need a total of 109 skill points, which may be achieved at level 98.

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5. Stats Allocation

Distribute your stat points as follows:

 

  • Strength: Enough for equipment
  • Dexterity: Enough for equipment or max block (according to your preference)
  • Vitality: Everything else
  • Energy: Not necessary

 

This build features ranged attacks, so deciding between max block or otherwise is entirely as much as you.

6. Gear Recommendations

For an optimal Javazon build, think about the following gear:

Helmet

 

  • Griffon's Eye Diadem: Ideal for its skill boost, faster cast rate, and lightning damage increase.

 

Amulet

The Cat's Eye: Perfect if using Thunderstroke for increased attack speed.

 

  • The very first thing to note is that it can be done to achieve max resistances with this particular build, together with high levels of damage from Charged Strike and Lightning Fury (according to the use of Chains of Honor and Moser's). The total amount of life you can attain is determined by your charms and whether you choose to max your block rate or otherwise. Importantly, the Javazon includes a 100% possibility of a piercing attack.

 

Skill Distribution

The core of the Javazon build is based on skill distribution. This is how you need to ideally distribute your talent:

Passive and Magic Skills (6 points total)

 

  • Critical Strike: 1 point
  • Penetrate: 1 point
  • Pierce: 1 point (At the level of skill 9 with gear, it possesses a +68% opportunity to pierce targets. Aim to boost Pierce before you decide to end up with synergies.)
  • Dodge: 1 point
  • Avoid: 1 point
  • Evade: 1 point

 

Javelin and Spear Skills (103 points total)

 

  • Jab: 1 point
  • Power Strike: 20 points
  • Charged Strike: 20 points
  • Lightning Strike: 20 points
  • Poison Javelin: 1 point
  • Lightning Bolt: 20 points
  • Plague Javelin: 1 point
  • Lightning Fury: 20 points

 

Ensure that you simply prioritize maxing out Charged Strike and Lightning Fury first because they are your primary attacks. A total of 109 skill points are essential, achievable at level 98.

Stats Distribution

The optimal distribution of the stat points is really as follows:

 

  • Strength: Just enough to equip your gear
  • Dexterity: Enough for gear or enough for optimum block based on the shield used and preference
  • Vitality: Put the remainder of the points here
  • Energy: No points needed

 

As your Javazon uses ranged attacks, you will find the freedom to determine whether you intend to max block or otherwise.

Equipment

In this, I'll outline the gear best suited for any PvM Javazon.

Helmet:

 

  • Opt for Griffon's Eye Diadem, socket it by having an Increased Attack Speed (IAS) jewel or perhaps a Rainbow Facet for optimal performance.

 

Amulet:

 

  • You have two excellent choices: The Cat's Eye (especially beneficial if using Thunderstroke) or Highlord's Wrath (particularly suited if using Ethereal Titan's Revenge for additional physical throw damage).

 

Weapon:

 

  • Choose between Titan's Revenge Ceremonial/Matriarchal Javelin or Thunderstroke Matriarchal Javelin according to your needs and play style.

 

Body Armor:

 

  • Chains of Honor supplies a good resistance boost and decent damage, although it lacks ias. Enigma is an alternative if you want extra strength and a faster run/walk. Also, think about a socketed Jeweler's Dusk Shroud/Archon Plate from the Whale/Squid with ias/res jewels or Rainbow Facets.

 

Shield:

 

  • Moser's Blessed Circle Round Shield socketed with two Rainbow Facets, or even the Stormshield Monarch (especially useful if using max block), socketed by having an ias jewel or Rainbow Facet, are great choices. The Jeweler's Monarch of Deflecting or Artisan's Tower Shield of Deflecting will also be viable options and may be socketed with ias jewels or Rainbow Facets.

 

Shield Switch:

 

  • Consider using Lidless Wall, Sigon's Guard, Splendor, or Spirit for the shield switch. Make sure you have sufficient strength to use them effectively.

 

Gloves:

Choose either 3 Java/20 ias magical gloves.

 

  • ~ Lightning Immune Monsters ~

 

In general, all lightning-immune monsters could be ignored since we're focusing on PvM gameplay. However, there are some exceptions you need to be aware of:

 

  1. Souls in Worldstone Keep (Wsk)
  2. Gloams in Throne of Destruction
  3. Prowling Dead in Crypt (Players 8)
  4. Flesh Spawners in Flayer Dungeon

 

These monsters could be annoying but, they could be defeated using Jab or allowing your mercenary to handle them. The best way to cope with them would be to avoid confrontation when possible and take action immediately past them. If they are blocking the journey, use Jab in conjunction with using the life leech out of your gear to slowly whittle them down. The life leech can help maintain your health when you are engaged in close-quarters combat.

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