If you could make your own unique

[ak404]

This is based on an idea Top and I had months ago, basically, customized sets. Take a basic set, give it good set bonuses, then create some "mini-sets" around it. These secondary sets would have decent bonuses, but when combined with the primary set...whoa Nelly.

For some practice, I've put together an all-elite barbarian set, with each configuration based on the three guardians of Mt. Arreat. (In a fit of non-imagination, nearly every piece is elite. I know a bit more about barbarians now, so I've been tweaking the pieces a bit here and there, but could use some help. Basically, I wanted to make the sets nice, but not too nice; I don't know if I succeeded or not.)

Yeah, this is a report. Help tweak it a bit, because you never know. maybe Blizz is watching... <_<

Ancient's Mountain: Barbarian set (all items tinted black)

Ancient's Peak
Destroyer Helm
Defense: 223-278 (varies) (Base Defense: 111-156)
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 151
Durability: 45
+112 Defense
Fire Resist 20-25%
Cold Resist 20-25%
+2 Masteries (barbarian only)

Ancient's Wisdom
Boneweave
Defense: 1,010-1,105 (varies) (Base Defense: 410-505)
Required Level: 81
Required Strength: 158
Durability: 45
+600 Defense
30% Faster Hit Recovery
+200-225% Attack Rating against Demons
+250-275% Damage against Undead
+25 Vitality
+2 Combat Skills (barbarian only)

Ancient's Silk
Colossus Girdle
Defense: 211-221 (varies) (Base Defense: 61-71)
Required Level: 67
Required Strength: 185
Durability: 24
+150 Defense
+250-275% Damage against Demons
+250-275% Attack Rating against Undead
20% Increased Attack Speed
All Resistances 10%

Partial Set Bonus
8% Life Stolen per Hit

Full Set Bonus
8% Life Stolen per Hit
8% Mana Stolen per Hit
Increase Maximum Life 20%
+2 Skill Levels
All Resistances 30%

OK, that's the basic barbarian set. Now for the fun parts.

Talic's Protection: Barbarian set (all items tinted red)

Talic's Burning Brand
Highland Blade
One Handed Damage: 70-198 (Base Damage: 22-62)
Two Handed Damage: 214-307 (Base Damage: 67-96)
Required Level: 49
Required Strength: 171
Required Dexterity: 104
Durability: 100
Base Weapon Speed: [-5]
+220% Enhanced Damage
20% Increased Attack Speed
Adds 150-250 Fire Damage
5% Chance to Cast Level 15 Blaze When Struck

Talic's Herald
Heater
Defense: 300-315 (varies) (Base Defense: 95-110)
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 77
Durability: 88
Chance to Block: Pal: 82%, Ama/Asn/Bar: 77%, Dru/Nec/Sor: 72%
Paladin Smite Damage: 16-30
+205 Defense
+30% Increased Chance of Blocking
+(0.5/clvl) 0.5-49.5 Strength (based on character level)
40% Faster Block Rate
Magic Damage Reduced by 10-15

Talic's Wedding Ring
Ring
Required Level: 62
+1 Barbarian Skills
Fire Resist 50%
3-5% Mana Leech

Partial Set Bonus
200-400 Fire Damage

Full Set Bonus
200-400 Fire Damage
+50 Defense
+200 Attack Rating
10% Chance to Cast slvl-20 Fireball on Attack
All Resistances 20%

Full Set Bonus when joined with Ancient's Mountain
Barbarian sprite changes to look like Talic
300-600 Fire Damage
+50 Defense
+200 Attack Rating
10% Chance to Cast slvl-20 Fireball on Attack
All Resistances 20%
Absorb 10% Fire Damage
Whirlwind Speed Increased 25%

When the set is joined with Ancient's Mountain, the set is given the name of the secondary set. In this instance, Talic's Protection.

Madawc's Vision: Barbarian set (all items tinted gold)

Madawc's Rage
Winged Axe
Damage: 39-196 (Base Damage: 11-56)
Throwing Damage: 25-210 (Base Damage: 7-60)
Required Level: 62
Required Strength: 96
Required Dexterity: 122
Base Weapon Speed: [-10]
+250% Enhanced Damage
40-60 Magic Damage
50% Open Wounds
+1-3 Throwing Mastery

Madawc's Fury
Flying Axe
Damage: 49-215 (Base Damage: 15-66)
Throwing Damage: 55-211 (Base Damage: 17-65)
Required Level: 64
Required Strength: 96
Required Dexterity: 122
Base Weapon Speed: [-10]
+225% Enhanced Damage
5% Life Stolen per Hit
5% Mana Stolen per Hit
+1-3 Axe Mastery

Madawc's Grasp
Ogre Guantlets
Defense: 120-129 (varies) (Base Defense: 62-71)
Required Level: 64
Required Strength: 185
Durability: 24
+58 Defense
20% Increased Attack Speed
Lightning Resist +(0.5/clvl)%
+1-3 Double Throw
+25 Strength

Partial Set Bonus
+100 Magic Damage

Full Set Bonus
+100 Magic Damage
Replenish Quantity [30]
50% Pierce
50% Chance to Stun Target upon Striking
All Resistances 20%

Full Set Bonus when joined with Ancient's Mountain
Barbarian sprite changes to look like Madawc
+100 Magic Damage
Replenish Quantity [60]
50% Pierce
50% Chance to Stun Target upon Striking
All Resistances 20%
20% Increased Attack Speed
Absorb 25% Lightning Damage

Korlic's Majesty (all items tinted blue)

Korlic's Step
Myrmidon Boots
Defense: 160-169 (varies) (Base Defense: 62-71)
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 208
Durability: 24
+98 Defense
40% Faster Run Walk
Fire Resist 15-20%
+1-3 Leap Attack
+1-3 Increased Stamina

Korlic's Mark
Amulet
Level Requirement: 67
+2 Barbarian Skills
Lightning Resist 33-50% (varies)
1-200 Lightning Damage

Korlic's Eternal Rule
Great Poleaxe
Damage: 214-424 (Base Damage: 46-127)
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 179
Required Dexterity: 99
Durability: 55
Base Weapon Speed: [0]
+175% Enhanced Damage
20% Increased Attack Speed
Poison Resist 75%

Partial Set Bonus
+100 Attack Rating

Full Set Bonus
+100 Attack Rating
Damage Reduced by 30%
All Resistances 20%
+5 Polearm Mastery

Full Set Bonus when joined with Ancient's Mountain
Barbarian sprite changes to look like Korlic
+100 Attack Rating
Damage Reduced by 30%
All Resistances 20%
+5 Polearm Mastery
+125% Enhanced Damage
5-10% Chance to cast slvl-10 Hurricane upon Striking
Absorb 15% Cold Damage


-_-

Oh, and by popular request (because I have a long memory sometimes)...

Bul-Kathos' Children Set Bonus when joined with Ancient's Mountain
5% Chance to Cast Level 3 Static Field When Struck
Prevent Monster Heal
All Resistances 10%
10% Maximum Poison Resist
10% Maximum Cold Resist
10% Maximum Lightning Resist
10% Maximum Fire Resist