Diablo 2 1.12 V/T Vindicator Templar Character Guide Build PVP PVM

Vindicator Templar Character Build Guide 1.12

Stats:

Strength: Enough to equip

Dexterity:Enough to equip or max block

Vitality: Everything or rest of stat points

Energy: None

Equipment:

Helm:

Ber'd Shako

2 OS COA socketed with BER, rare jewel with res and other attributes but mainly -15% requirements

Armor:

Light Strength Enigma(Mage Plate)

Chains of Honor

Weapon:

Grief PB or Zerker note: For grief zerker you need 40 ias to reach a breakpoint not sure can anyone confirm this i have also heard that grief zerker reaches that breakpoint with 36% ias.

Switch Weapon:

CTA 6bo

Some Prefer FOH Sticks on switch but if you can get one or afford one a HOTO will work as well.

Shield:

Upp'd HOZ

45 Res Eth Exile

Spirit for BO

Amulets/Rings

Maras/Raven Frost BK or Rare Ring with good Attribute such as str dex etc....

Boots:

Eth Treks Waterwalks

Belt:

Verdungos 40 vita 15%dr

Inventory:

9X 45 life p combat gcs
10X 20lifersc

37X 20 lifer sc

P tocrch

Anni


Skills

Max Foh
Max Fanat
Max Holy Shock
Max Holy Sheild
One into Smite
One into Salvation
Rest into Conviction

One into Prerequisites

This is a brief guide let me know if there is anything you want added

Diablo 2 Rune Ratio Find Countess 1.12

Runes drop odds, starting from IST: Countess evaluation:


Rune Name
The Countess
High Unique
Cube:

Ist Rune
1109
181746
1

Gul Rune
122049
211827
2

Vex Rune
183073
317741
4

Ohm Rune
213464
370488
8

Lo Rune
320196
555732
16

Sur Rune
0
648139
32

Ber Rune
0
972208
64

Jah Rune
0
1134027
128

Cham Rune
0
1701040
256

Zod Rune
0
5953029
512



Single drop comparison is 163,88 times more ists at each kill, compared to "High unique" monsters...

"High Unique" monsters [Hell mode] :

Bonesaw Breaker - Glacial Trail
Coldworm the Burrower - Maggot Lair Level 3
Dac Farren - Bloody Foothills
Eldritch the Rectifier - Frigid Highlands
Eyeback the Unleashed - Frigid Highlands
Frozenstein - Frozen River
Grand Vizier of Chaos - The Chaos Sanctuary
Infector of Souls - The Chaos Sanctuary
Lord De Seis - The Chaos Sanctuary
Pindleskin - Nihlathak's Temple
Sharptooth Slayer - Frigid Highlands
Shenk the Overseer - Bloody Foothills
Snapchip Shatter - Icy Cellar
Thresh Socket - Arreat Plateau

Credit goes to rike1 for this part of the compiled help topic

Diablo 2 MF Magic Find Guide Ratio Drops

This is how it works: notice at the top is says item/name/baal/mephisto etc.

then under it lists items and numbers. The number is how many runs it takes to find that item from that boss. zero means you cant. and of course its only averages, so you can find any of those items in 5, or it may take up to 50,000 runes.

when looking at an item, match the number across with the boss at the top. so the third number listed after each item would be pindleskin.

Basically its the average run from the boss to drop the item use control F to find the item you are looking for

E.G.
Alma Negra to find it on average from baal it would take an average of 1810 runs to find Alma Negra, 2086 runs from Mephisto to find Alma Negra, 21435 runs to find Alma Negra from Pindleskin and so on...


ITEM NAME BAAL MEPHISTO PINDLESKIN ELDRITCH SHENK P+E+S
Alma Negra 1810 2086 21435 0 0 21435
Andariel's Visage 843 1543 10160 0 0 10160
Arachnid Mesh 1156 1114 0 0 0 0
Arioc's Needle 447 431 5392 0 0 5392
Arkaine's Valor 1521 11487 18325 0 0 18325
Astreon's Iron Ward 47375 0 65689 0 0 65689
Azurewrath 3065 5609 0 0 0 0
Baranar's Star 636 743 7662 7357 7376 2487
Blackoak Shield 1156 1114 13933 13380 13415 4524
Blood Raven's Charge 1328 1261 15729 15090 15090 5099
Bloodmoon 639 615 7704 7398 7418 2501
Boneflame 2272 0 24447 37089 37246 10558
Bonehew 449 433 5422 5205 5219 1760
Boneshade 1540 2818 18555 17811 0 9088
Cerebus' Bite 2185 2071 25864 24812 24812 8384
Cranebeak 922 0 10049 15324 15363 4350
Crown of Ages 19301 0 25272 0 0 25272
Darkforce Spawn 35404 0 45611 0 0 45611
Death Cleaver 15792 0 21896 0 0 21896
Death's Fathom 28967 0 39519 0 0 39519
Death's Web 47488 0 65856 0 0 65856
Demon Limb 543 524 6554 6294 6311 2128
Demon's Arch 637 745 7682 7376 7396 2494
Demonhorn's Edge 1565 2824 18538 17782 17782 6009
Djinn Slayer 636 612 7663 7359 7378 2488
Doombringer 1114 8414 13426 14931 14969 4802
Dracul's Grasp 1162 1119 14008 13451 0 6862
Dragonscale 4019 0 34340 372465 0 31441
Eaglehorn 1114 8414 13426 14931 14969 4802
Earth Shifter 31583 0 43793 0 0 43793
Eschuta's Temper 911 923 10789 10346 10346 3497
Ethereal Edge 492 474 5937 5701 5717 1928
Executioner's Justice 15792 0 21896 0 0 21896
Firelizard's Talons 1030 7674 12260 13564 13621 4372
Flamebellow 637 745 7682 7376 7396 2494
Fleshripper 1257 0 10933 118664 118965 9234
Frostwind 1254 0 10905 118363 118664 9210
Gargoyle's Bite 15792 0 21896 0 0 21896
Ghostflame 15792 0 21896 0 0 21896
Giant Skull 2194 0 19059 206896 207419 16097
Gimmershred 542 522 6536 6277 6294 2122
Griffon's Eye 19301 0 25272 0 0 25272
Gut Siphon 1262 0 10959 118965 119266 9256
Halaberd's Reign 2272 0 24344 0 0 24344
Harlequin Crest 800 771 9649 9267 9290 3133
Head Hunter's Glory 1521 11487 18325 20379 20432 6554
Heaven's Light 3824 3684 46102 44272 44390 14969
Hellrack 513 939 6185 5937 0 3029
Hellslayer 511 935 6153 5907 5921 1997
Horizon's Tornado 1334 10073 16070 14892 14931 5093
Jade Talon 601 569 7112 6823 6823 2306
Lacerator 924 0 10075 15363 15403 4362
Leviathan 1235 0 13468 20537 20585 5830
Lightsabre 613 1122 6153 5907 5921 1997
Mang Song's Lesson 47375 0 65689 0 0 65689
Marrowwalk 973 1139 11737 11270 11299 3810
Medusa's Gaze 1229 0 13399 20432 0 8092
Messerschmidt's Reaver 1254 0 10905 118363 118664 9210
Nightwing's Veil 2458 0 26798 40865 40969 11602
Nord's Tenderizer 694 669 8381 8049 8069 2721
Nosferatu's Coil 1299 1335 15654 15028 15068 5082
Ondal's Wisdom 1536 2811 18506 17765 17811 6007
Ormus' Robes 766 737 9236 8869 8893 2999
Ravenlore 4019 0 34340 372465 372465 28994
Razor's Edge 698 673 8427 8091 8114 2736
Rune Master 636 743 7662 7357 7376 2487
Sandstorm Trek 768 740 9261 8893 8914 3007
Schaefer's Hammer 6271 0 54528 591818 593322 46053
Shadow Dancer 19301 0 25272 0 0 25272
Shadow Killer 475 857 5627 0 0 5627
Soul Drainer 1302 1338 15692 15068 15107 5095
Spike Thorn 1299 1335 15654 15028 15068 5082
Spirit Keeper 2820 21002 33411 37122 37122 11932
Spirit Ward 2194 0 19059 206896 207419 16097
Steel Carapace 2186 0 19015 206373 206896 16059
Steel Pillar 15792 0 21896 0 0 21896
Steel Shade 1299 1335 15654 15028 15068 5082
Steelrend 19301 0 25272 0 0 25272
Stone Crusher 1568 0 13632 147954 148330 11513
Stoneraven 1202 1139 14225 13647 13647 4611
Stormlash 6670 50365 80350 0 0 80350
Stormshield 973 1139 11737 11270 11299 3810
Stormspire 15792 0 21896 0 0 21896
Templar's Might 21714 0 25272 0 0 25272
The Cranium Basher 31583 0 43793 0 0 43793
The Gladiator's Bane 969 1132 11676 0 0 11676
The Grandfather 15792 0 21896 0 0 21896
The Reaper's Toll 637 745 7682 7376 7396 2494
The Redeemer 3824 3684 46102 44272 44390 14969
Thunderstroke 925 877 10952 10506 10506 3550
Tomb Reaver 922 0 10049 0 0 10049
Tyrael's Might 173709 0 0 0 0 0
Veil of Steel 2458 0 26798 40865 40969 11602
Verdungo's Cord 846 1547 10187 9778 9804 3307
Viperfork 512 937 6169 5921 5937 2002
Warshrike 1114 8414 13426 14931 14969 4802
Widowmaker 924 0 10075 15363 15403 4362
Windforce 15792 0 21896 0 0 21896
Windhammer 488 502 5884 5650 5665 1910
Wizardspike 447 431 5392 5178 5191 1751
Wolfhowl 1439 1364 17111 0 0 17111
Wraith Flight 922 0 10049 15324 0 6069
Atma's Scarab 3701 3848 36777 36017 36132 12102
Bul-Kathos' 7279 7568 72329 72774 71769 24096
Carrion Wind 2426 2523 24110 24258 23923 8032
Dwarf Star 728 757 7233 7277 7177 2410
Gheed's Fortune 493 513 4903 4934 4949 1643
Highlord's Wrath 3701 3848 36777 36017 36132 12102
Mara's Kaleidoscope 3701 3848 36777 36017 36132 12102
Metalgrid 9253 9620 91944 0 0 91944
Nature's Peace 2426 2523 24110 24258 23923 8032
Rainbow Facet 494 513 4904 0 0 4904
Raven Frost 728 757 7233 7277 7177 2410
Seraph's Hymn 6169 6413 61296 60028 60220 20170
The Cat's Eye 3701 3848 36777 36017 36132 12102
The Eye of Etlich 3701 3848 36777 36017 36132 12102
The Rising Sun 3701 3848 36777 36017 36132 12102
The Stone of Jordan 7279 7568 72329 72774 71769 24096
Wisp Projector 7279 7568 72329 72774 0 36275
Amulet 48 48 84 84 84 28
Ber Rune 557539 557532 972208 972208 972208 324069
Cham Rune 975507 975495 1701040 1701040 1701040 567013
Fal Rune 19956 19956 34799 34799 34799 11600
Grand Charm 96 96 168 168 168 56
Gul Rune 121478 121477 211827 211827 211827 70609
Io Rune 7640 7640 13322 13322 13322 4441
Ist Rune 104227 104226 181746 181746 181746 60582
Jah Rune 650338 650330 1134027 1134027 1134027 378009
Jewel 96 96 168 168 168 56
Ko Rune 15071 15071 26280 26280 26280 8760
Large Charm 96 96 168 168 168 56
Lem Rune 29934 29934 52198 52198 52198 17399
Lo Rune 318700 318696 555732 555732 555732 185244
Lum Rune 10047 10047 17520 17520 17520 5840
Mal Rune 69485 69484 121164 121164 121164 40388
Ohm Rune 212466 212464 370488 370488 370488 123496
Pul Rune 39775 39774 69357 69357 69357 23119
Ring 24 24 42 42 42 14
Small Charm 96 96 168 168 168 56
Sur Rune 371692 371688 648139 648139 648139 216046
Um Rune 59662 59661 104035 104035 104035 34678
Vex Rune 182217 182215 317741 317741 317741 105914
Zod Rune 3413924 0 5953029 5953029 5953029 1984343

Thanks to http://www.postabout.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=65480

Diablo 2 How to run multiple d2s without the use of 3rd party programs

Step one, install diablo with 1 set of cd keys if you havent already done this.

Step two, Copy all contents of your diablo directory into another folder in your Program files folder, ie: diablo 2, d2, dii, anything thats not diablo ii.

Step Three, uninstall diablo ii. (only the one in the original diablo 2 folder, not the new one)

Step four, re-install diablo ii with different cdkey set, save into the normal directory that you had it in previously (diablo ii)

Step five, Switch accounts and run either of the folders in -w mode (to do this, rightclick on the shortcut icon on your desktop for diablo ii, and add -w (with a space before it) at the end of the line that says "target:")

Step six, switch back over and run the opposite folder in -w mode, and there you have it two diablos running at once with no hacks whatsoever


basically on windows when you first get your CPU you have an administrator's account. so every time you log on you go directly there.

now if you go to control pannel there should be a section called user accounts. you need to create a new account on your CPU. this also allows other people from going into your stuff.

so basically say on the administrator's account you have the full screen diablo version. on the 2nd account you have the windowed version.

now basically once you open one diablo switch accounts not log off otherwise it will close diablo onto the administrator's/secondary account. then trade this way. to summarize:

create a new account on your CPU -> turn on diablo on one of the account -> switch accounts by going to log off then switch users -> go open the second diablo and mule/perm etc.

you must switch users a lot in order to mule/perm. if this doesn't make sense I am sure someone else can clarify this.

Thanks To http://www.postabout.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=65480

Diablo 2 Realm Down FAQ Guide 1.12

Realm Down

QUOTE (battle.net)

This ban will last from five minutes up to forty-eight hours. Note that this is dependant on your past banning habits and the severity of the reason banned. Multiple logon attempts will worsen your ban. Check after ten minutes, then every half hour afterwards. After 24 hours, hourly checkups are safe.

the new realm down message as of .11
(IMG:http://img316.imageshack.us/img316/8458/screenshot0040ni.jpg)

If you have realm down, it could be for any of the following reasons:

• Creating games too fast.
  
  
  
  
• Joining and Leaving games too fast.
  
  
  
  
• Switching characters too fast.
  
  
  
  
• Using hacks.
  
  
  
  
• Any number of other reasons, including doing absolutely nothing.
  
  
  
  

To remove Realm Down, there are a number of ways. However, not every way listed here is expected to work for everyone. Some may not work for anyone. These are simply ways that have been posted.

If you have a different way, please PM me and I will add it.

Method #1:

• Go to Start.
  
  
  
  
• Click on 'Run'
  
  
  
  
• Type in 'cmd' and press enter.
  
  
  
  
• Type in 'ipconfig /release all'.
  
  
  
  
• Type in 'ipconfig /renew all'.
  
  
  
  
  

Credits go to urzas_rage for this method. Direct all questions about this method to him.



Method #2:

This works for Windows XP; not tested on other operating systems.

• Go to Start.
  
  
  
  
• Click on 'Run'
  
  
  
  
• Type in 'cmd' and press enter
  
  
  
  
• Type in 'ipconfig /release all'
  
  
  
  
• Type in 'ipconfig /renew all'
  
  
  
  
• Locate 'My Network Places'.
  
  
  
  
• Locate your 'Local Area Connection'.
  
  
  
  
• Right-Click on 'Local Area Connection' and go to 'properties'.
  
  
  
  
• Double Click on 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' from the list under the 'General' tab.
  
  
  
  
• Click on the 'Use the following IP address' under the 'General' tab.
  
  
  
  
• Create an IP address (Doesn't matter what numbers it is, easiest to just type in 1 and 2 until it's filled up.)
  
  
  
  
• Press 'Tab' and it should automatically fill in the 'Subnet Mask' section with default numbers.
  
  
  
  
• Hit the 'OK' button.
  
  
  
  
• Hit the 'OK button again.
  
  
  
  
• Right-Click on 'Local Area Connection' and go to 'properties' again.
  
  
  
  
• Go back to the 'TCP/IP' settings.
  
  
  
  
• This time, select 'Obtain an IP Address automatically.'
  
  
  
  
• Hit the 'OK' button.
  
  
  
  
• Hit the 'OK' button again.
  
  
  
  
• You now should have a new IP address.
  
  
  
  

Credits go to Bri for this method. Direct all questions about this method to him.



Method #3

This works for Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router; not tested on other routers.

• Open up your internet browser.
  
  
  
  
• Go to http://192.168.1.1/
  
  
  
  
• Find 'Mac Address Clone'.
  
  
  
  
• If it is not enabled, enable it.
  
  
  
  
• Change the last two digits to any combination of numbers 1-9 and any letter A-F (4F, A1, 7C, for example).
  
  
  
  
• Click 'Save Settings'.
  
  
  
  
• Click 'Continue'.

Diablo 2 Breakpoints Table FHR FBR IAS FCR

Character	Weapon/Skill/Form	Block Frames
		17	16	15	14	13	12	11	10	9	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1
Amazon	1-handed swinging weapons*	0	4	6	11	15	23	29	40	56	80	120	200	480
	Other weapons													0	13	32	86	600
Assassin	All													0	13	32	86	600
Barbarian	All											0	9	20	42	86	280
Druid	Human							0	6	13	20	32	52	86	174	600
	Werebear						0	5	10	16	27	40	65	109	223
	Werewolf									0	7	15	27	48	86	200
Necromancer	All							0	6	13	20	32	52	86	174	600
Paladin	Without Holy Shield													0	13	32	86	600
	With Holy Shield																0	86
Sorceress	All									0	7	15	27	48	200	200

FCR

Frames	Amazon	A3 Mercenary	Assassin	Druid Human	Druid WW	Druid WB	Pal/Nec	Barb/Sorc
19	0
18	7	0		0
17	14	10		4
16	22	15	0	10	0	0
15	32	30	8	19	6	7	0
14	48	40	16	30	14	15	9
13	68	60	27	46	26	26	18	0
12	99	90	42	68	40	40	30	9
11	152	140	65	99	60	63	48	20
10			102	163	95	99	75	37
9			174		157	163	125	63
8								105
7								200

FHR

Character	Weapon	Hit Recovery Frames
		17	16	15	14	13	12	11	10	9	8	7	6	5	4	3	2
Amazon	All							0	6	13	20	32	52	86	174	600
Assassin	All									0	7	15	27	48	86	200
Barbarian	All									0	7	15	27	48	86	200
Act 5 mercenary	All									0	7	15	27	48	86	200
Druid, human	1-handed swinging weapons*				0	3	7	13	19	29	42	63	99	174	456
	Other weapons					0	5	10	16	26	39	56	86	152	377
Druid, werebear	All					0	5	10	16	24	37	54	86	152	360
Druid, werewolf	All											0	9	20	42	86	280
Act 3 mercenary	All	0	5	8	13	18	24	32	46	63	86	133	232	600
Necromancer	All					0	5	10	16	26	39	56	86	152	377
Paladin	Spears and staves					0	3	7	13	20	32	48	75	120	280
	Other weapons									0	7	15	27	48	86	200
Act 1 mercenary	All							0	6	13	20	32	52	86	174	600
Sorceress	All			0	5	9	14	20	30	42	60	86	142	280
Act 2 mercenary	All			0	5	9	14	20	30	42	60	86	142	280

* 1-handed swinging weapons include 1-handed axes, clubs, 1-handed maces, orbs, scepters, 1-handed swords, 2-handed swords wielded in one hand, throwing axes, and wands.



Chance to hit

100 * AR / (AR + DR) * 2 * alvl / (alvl + dlvl)
AR = Attack Rating; alvl = Level of Attacker; dlvl = Level of Defender; DR = Defense Rating

Note: Attacks will never have less than 5% chance to hit nor more than 95% chance to hit.

Final chance to hit is truncated.

Example

I have an AR of 10,000. I am lvl85 (attacker) and the Defender is lvl90 with a defense of 5000

= 100 * AR / (AR + DR) * 2 * alvl / (alvl + dlvl)
= 100 * 10000/ (10000 + 5000) * 2 * 85/ ( 85 + 90)
= 1000000/(10000 + 5000) * 2 * 85/(85 + 90)
= 1000000/(15000) * 2 * 85/(175)
= 1000000/(15000) * 2 * 85/(175)
= 66.667 * 2 * 85/175
= 133.333 * 85/175
= 11333.333/175
= 64.761% chance to hit.

Base Attack Rating

(Your attack rating without +AR or +Ar% from equipment, charms or skills)

= (Dex * 5) - 35 + ClassBonus

The ClassBonus is:

20 for Barbarians and Paladins
15 for Assassins
5 for Amazons and Druids
-10 for Necromancers
-15 for Sorceresses

Example

Any lvl Necromancer with 200 Dex.

= (Dex * 5) - 35 + ClassBonus
= (200 * 5) - 35 + (-10)
= (1000) - 35 + (-10)
= 965 + (-10)
= 955AR

Base Defense Rating

(Your Defense rating without Defense, +Def or +Def% from equipment, charms or skills)

= Dex / 4 (rounding down)

Example

Any lvl char with 179 Dex.

= Dex/4 (rounding down)
= 179/4 (rounding down)
= 44.75 (rounding down)
= 44

Chance to cause Knockback

Vs. large (eLarge): 32/128 = 25%
Vs. small (eSmall): 128/128 = 100%
everyone else: 64/128 = 50%

Open Wounds

Damage per frame:
Clvl=1-15: ((9*Clvl+31)/256)) * Modifier
Clvl=16-30: ((18*Clvl-104)/256) * Modifier
Clvl=31-45: ((27*Clvl-374)/256) * Modifier
Clvl=46-60: ((36*Clvl-779)/256) * Modifier
Clvl=61-99: ((45*Clvl-1319)/256) * Modifier

Modifier:
Triggers on a Player with attacker using a Melee Attack: 0.25
Triggers on a Player with attacker using Ranged Attack: 0.125
Triggers on a Boss Monster with attacker using Ranged or Melee: 0.5
Trigger on Other Targets with attacker using Ranged or Melee: 1

Open Wounds has a duration of 200 Frames (8 Seconds) and will reset the timer if reapplied. It's not actual damage but a Negative Life Regenration.

E.g:

Lvl80 Char using melee attack on a normal monster (Other Target)
Clvl=61-99: ((45*Clvl-1319)/256) * Modifier
= ((45*80-1319)/256) * 1
= ((3600-1319)/256)
= (2281/256) * 1
= 8.91015625 * 1
= 8.91015625 Damage per Frame.

For Damage per second, do (Damage per frame * 25)

8.91015625 * 25
= 222.75390625 Damage per second.

Thanks to http://strategy.diabloii.net/news.php?id=551

Diablo 2 Energy Shield Sorceress Sorc Explained Guide Build 1.12

Introduction
This small FAQ gives answers to all relevant knowledge needed to understand Energy Shield and its synergy Telekinesis.
Q: What does telekinesis do for energy shield?
A: Energy shield takes 2 points of mana for every point of life it absorbs. Each point you spend in telekinesis reduces this by 0,0625 point. This means that after 16 points you’re only losing half the mana compared to zero points, or one mana per absorbed life. At 20 points you’re only losing 0,75 mana per absorbed hit point.
Q: So if you get a level 32 telekinesis you’re losing no mana through energy shield?
A: No, it only works with actual invested points, so level 20 (1:0,75) is the limit.
Q: How much damage can energy shield absorb?
A: It’s capped at 95%, which is at skill level (slvl) 40. After that only the duration of energy shield increases.
Q: What is the energy shield bug?
A: It doesn’t exist. This ‘bug’ you might’ve heard about, is simply an intended change from blizzard. This change is that energy shield is now applied before resistances, meaning your mana gets drained four times as much as it used to with maxed resistances. Telekinesis doesn’t totally make up for this, but it helps.
Q: Is energy shield applied before the PvP penalty?
A: No. This is good since this means 6 times less mana draining.
Q: How do I calculate damage taken to mana and life with energy shield?
There’s a formula for that:
Damage to life = InitialDamage*(W/100)*(1-X/100)*(1-Y/100)*(1-Z/100)
W = PvP penalty (for most, if not all attacks 17%)
X = % resistance (or damage reduction in case of a physical attack)
Y = % chance to block (in case of a physical attack or blockable elemental attack)
Z = % energy shield
Fill in zero if you have zero resistance or block or damage reduction.
For example if you take 12 000 damage hit from a fire ball when dueling another sorceress with maxed telekinesis, resistances and 95% (max) energy shield:
Damage to life = 12 000*0,17*(1-0,75)*(1-0)*(1-0,95) = 25,5 life lost
For damage to mana another formula can be used:
Damage to mana = Damage*(2 – 0,0625x)*(W/100)
x = slvl telekinesis
W = pvp penalty
Take the same example as above, with the fire ball hitting:
Damage to mana = 12 000*(2-0,0625*20)*(0,17) = 1530 mana lost
Q: Is damage to mana % effective in combination with energy shield?
A: No. Since damage to mana is now subtracted from the actual damage you take, in our fire ball example, it would take (1500/25)*100 = 6000% damage to mana in order to restore the lost mana. The higher your energy shield gets, the less you benefit from %damage to mana.
A formula for this is:
Damage to mana/Damage to life*100 = Amount of DmgToMana% needed to fully restore lost mana
Q: Is Energy shield viable?
A: Yes, this build is very powerful in both PvM as in PvP, the main problems are getting enough damage output, and mana burn monsters in PvM.
Q: I don't get all this math, in simple language, what can ES do for me?
A: It can absorb 95% of all damage you take, given that you can keep your mana high enough. Your lost life will be very minor, but your mana takes heavy beat. Telekinesis helps reducing the cost of mana.
Q: Does energy shield absorb all attacks?
A: No, it doesn't absorb poison and open wounds. There's also reports of a bug where it doesn't absorb charge either.

Thanks to soepgroente

Diablo 2 smite damage calculator 1.12 Weapon Speed Calculator

Weapon Speed Calculator: http://diablo3.ingame.de/tips/calcs/weaponspeed.php?lang=english

Smite Manual Damage Calculator

Min Smite Damage = (Shield Min Damage + (Damage +x) + (Holy Shield Min Damage)) * (1 + (Strength + (+x% Enhanced Damage) / 100)))
Max Smite Damage = (Shield Max Damage + (Damage +x) + (Holy Shield Max Damage)) * (1 + (Strength + (+x% Enhanced Damage) / 100)))

Average Damage Calculations
Heaven's Light (perfect 3 skills/2x Shael) is a 6 Frame Attack with 33% Crushing Blow (83% total).
Smite Damage = 1585

The Redeemer (perfect damage +120) is an 8 Frame Attack with no additional Crushing Blow (50% total).
Smite Damage = 2893

Astreon's Iron Ward (perfect +4 Combat skills/damage +85) is a 7 Frame Attack with 33% Crushing Blow (83% total).
Smite Damage = 2569

"Black" Flail, Knout or Scourge is a 7 Frame Attack with 40% Crushing Blow (90% total).
Smite Damage = 1326

"Last Wish" Phase Blade is a 7 Frame Attack with 60-70% Crushing Blow (100% total). Also an additional +200% ED from lvl 17 Might aura (thank you Immortal_Daemon for pointing that out).
Smite Damage = 1567

"Grief" Phase Blade (perfect damage +400) is a 6 Frame Attack with no additional Crushing Blow (50% total).
Smite Damage = 5726
Thanks to http://www.diablo2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=401

Diablo 2 Skills planner 1.12 character guide build

This link will help you plan out your characters skill points. Play around with it.

http://www.d2items.com/skills.php?class=pal

Diablo 2 Smiter Smiterdin Paladin Smite FAQ 1.12 Build Guide

What works with Smite version 1.12
The following things work with Smite:

- Bonus damage from STR (each point of STR adds 1% ED) (new for 1.10)
NOTE: Bonus damage is *not* based on the weapon type (e.g. for daggers each point of DEX adds .75% ED along with a similar bonus for STR).
- +Skills (increase damage a LOT)
- Crushing Blow (including CB on the weapon; e.g. "Black" runeword)
- Weapon range (Thanks to Talamek for verifying this in 1.11)
- Weapon speed (see below)
- Life Tap (charges can be found on wands and daggers, save this for tough spots)
- Freezes Target (Exile)
- Hit Blinds Target
- Slow
- % Chance to cast
- Prevent Monster Heal
- Open Wounds (new for 1.10)
NOTE: Open Wounds does *not* work when a monster is at full health. This means that, if you are Smiting an undamaged Physical Immune, Open Wounds won’t take effect and you cannot rely on this method to kill a Physical Immune

The following things work with Smite but do *not* display on the Character screen:

- Enhanced Damage which is off-weapon
Note: The %ED actually does *sort of* display. Each 100% ED increases damage displayed by 1.

The following items increase the shield damage: Redeemer, Astreon's Iron Ward, Stone Crusher, "Grief" runeword

- Damage +X, which is the attribute that the above items have, is added directly to the shield damage just like the Holy Shield bonus. This means that any %ED bonuses which work with Smite will apply (e.g. Fanaticism).

The following things do not work with Smite:

- Leech (life/mana)
- Deadly Strike/Critical Strike
- Knockback
- Elemental damage from equipment or charms
- Elemental damage from auras (e.g. Holy Shock)
- Poison damage from charms
- Magic damage from Sanctuary
- Gear and charms that add a set amount of damage except for those items which have the Damage +X attribute
- Enhanced Damage on the weapon
- Enhanced Damage to Demons

Smite speed is dependent on:

- Base weapon speed (odd but true)
- % EIAS from Fanaticism
- IAS in gear

- 6 frame Smite is the fastest possible

Thanks to http://forums.diii.net/showthread.php?t=729094

Diablo 2 FAQ 1.12 guide

Q: Do lightning rainbow facets work on traps?
A: NO. Traps are minions, therefore they will not receive either bonus, +% dmg or -res, even though it will have no effect, it will still show up in the character screen.

Q: How much MF should I aim for?
A: There isn't a particular amount of MF that is perfect. The more MF you have doesn't necessarily guarantee you will find better items, just more magic items. Therein, adding MF does not make you find better items, and will reduce your killing speed.

Q: What auras do different Act 2 Merc give?
A: refer to this guide
Combat (Normal): Prayer
Combat (Nightmare): Thorns
Combat (Hell): Prayer
Defense (Normal): Defiance
Defense (Nightmare): Holy Freeze
Defense (Hell): Defiance
Offense (Normal): Blessed Aim
Offense (Nightmare): Might
Offense (Hell): Blessed Aim

Q: What are "permed" items?
A: "Permed" items are items that will not 'poof', or disappear. They are items that are from 1.09 or earlier, and are almost guaranteed not to disappear. Items that were duped in 1.10 tend to poof. Beware of people claiming their items are "permed" as people like to try to do this to make you pay more for their item, when in fact, it isn't permed at all, and will poof. Only trade for "permed" items from trusted members.

Q: How can I "perm" my item?
A: There is no known way to completely perm an item. There are temporary perms that will keep your item from poofing until you enter the next game. Although these methods are not proven, these are believed to be working methods. However, you must do these when you leave every game:

Method #1: Initiate trade with another person. Quickly exit the game without saying or doing anything right after you go to the screen.

Method #2 (Different Form of Method #1): Initiate trade with another person. Put the item or items that you wish to perm into the trade screen. Quickly exit the game without saying or doing anything right after you go to the screen.

Thanks to http://www.postabout.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=65480