Diablo 2 Bow Amazon Build

Diablo 2 Lord of Destruction has 7 different character types players can choose from. But right now were going to focus on one in general, The Amazon, Able to master the art of javelins or bows. Bowazons, although not popular. Can be just as good as any other class, if done correctly.

Equipment for your Bow Amazon

Helm- 3 socketed Daidem( Socketed with 3 +40% Enhanced damage jewels) this will increase damage by 120%.

Armor/Chestpiece- Dusk Shroud Fortitude (Runeword El + Sol + Dol + Lo) Great armor considering it increases damage by 300%

Shield(2)- Monarch Spirit(Runeword Tal + Thul + Ort + Amn) also a perfect secondary shield due to skill points and and resistances.

Weapon(1) -  Faith Matron Bow (Runeword Ohm + Jah + Lem + Eld) is by far the best bow for a bowazon. all together it grants +4 to bow skills, and grants the amazon a lvl 15 fanaticism aura which greatly increases damage.

Weapon(2) - Flail Call To Arms(Runeword Amn + Ral + Mal + Ist + Ohm) is by far the best secondary weapon for any character. it allows any character to cast Battle Orders, Battle Command,  and Battle Cry. Those shouts grant +1 to skills and drastically increase your health and mana. Combined with Heart Of The Oak. It is a very good combo.

Belt- Nosferatu's Coil (Unique Item) gives good attack speed and life leech.

Rings(both) - Raven Frost's(Unique Item) good dex and attack rating.

Amulet - The Cat's Eye(Unique Item) very good attack speed, and also gives defense and dexterity. great for a bowazon.

Boots - Waterwalks(Unique Item) good because it gives dexterity and a good life bonus.

Gloves- Crafted Gloves that give attack speed and knockback are best. but if you cannot find, look for anything else.

Skills to upgrade for maximum effeciency 

+1 Magic Arrow(For Physical immunes)
+1 Ice Arrow
+10 Multi Shot
+20 Guided Arrow
+20 Strafe
+1 Critical Strike
+1 Inner Sight
+1 Dodge
+1 Avoid
+1 Slow Missiles
+1 Penetrate
+1 Evade
+1 Decoy
+10 Valkerie
+1 Pierce


rest in prerequisites.

Stat Points

Now that we know what skills to max out for a Bowazon, we must now go on to the stat points.

Strength = Enough to use all your gear. (NO MORE)

Dexterity = enough for gear

Vitality = Rest of stats into this.

Energy = None

Inventory Items

What your going to want in your inventory is 9 Grand charms that grant +1 to Bow and Crossbow Skills.

A hellfire torch that gives +3 to Amazon, and an Annialus small charm that give resistances and +1 to all skills.

Conclusion

With all of the gear listed above you should be dishing out a good amount of damage, should be able to run hell like its cake, and you should be a force to be reckoned with. Amazons can be deadly, really deadly if your good with them, so practice and you will become godly with this build.

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Happy Bowing!