05-16-2006, 02:37 AM
If you are just starting, than I wouldn't use the armor just yet. It will just get beat to shreds meaning you will have to repair it too often at a time when gold is better spent otherwise. Also, the resists would be wasted early on and the AC won't help much. All you will get is 50 more hp at a time in the game when you don't really need it. Plus, a LAW will require more reliance on skill and careful playing than a normal warrior - generally speaking, giving gear to new characters detracts from that.
Hureg's setup is right on the money for the target build. Keep in mind your goal for your dexterity should be perfect block (i.e. enough dexterity so you can block 100% of the time as long as your character is in a condition that allows him to block). This target dexterity will decrease as you gain levels, meaning that eventually you may be able to replace a +dex ring for a +all ring for some improvement. I have a Dynamic Table for blocking that will tell you what your dexterity needs to be to get perfect block based on your character level.
Have fun!
Hureg's setup is right on the money for the target build. Keep in mind your goal for your dexterity should be perfect block (i.e. enough dexterity so you can block 100% of the time as long as your character is in a condition that allows him to block). This target dexterity will decrease as you gain levels, meaning that eventually you may be able to replace a +dex ring for a +all ring for some improvement. I have a Dynamic Table for blocking that will tell you what your dexterity needs to be to get perfect block based on your character level.
Have fun!