05-30-2012, 06:20 PM
(05-30-2012, 06:09 PM)RedRadical Wrote: It seems like all DH's have a very low armor rate from what I can tell, and I think this is largely due to Armor being influenced from strength rather than dex (the DH's primary stat). I haven't seen too many breaking the 3000 mark, although in my case the chest armor I use has only 360 armor. But getting a DH to 4000-5000 armor just seems unrealistic to me (I suppose its possible with better items AND the use of a shield). If there is a way to do, I am all ears (OR eyes, rather).
Definitely use a shield. From what I've seen the damage possibilities for a 1hand crossbow are just as good as 2handers for a DH. Get yourself a reasonable 1hand crossbow (500ish dps minimum I would guess) and then throw on an appropriate shield. You will gain upwards of 1k armor just from the shield.
If you are interested in upgrades and aren't averse to trading/taking hand-outs I have:
Rare Shield: 829 Armor, 145 Dex, 73 Vit, 20 Poison Resist, Melee attackers take 157, and +5% crit chance
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Rare Boots: 446 Armor, 69 Dex, 78 Vit, 16 Res All
They are on the AH now but if they don't get bid on and you want them PM me your Battletag and I will hold them.