Smiter Skill?

[Pale_Horse]

I have a question about the remaining skill points in smiters used for Uber runs of course. What should I pump now, since all the skills needed are maxed?
So far my build looks like this:

Smite - 20
Holy Shield - 20
Fanaticism - 20
Defiance - 20 (HS Synergy)

Con, Blessed Aim, Might, Charge, Blessed Hammers, Holy Bolt, are all 1 point.
Total of 86 points used.

I thought about charge, but I really don't use it due to the charge lock crap, or even Zeal to fight off mobs when lvling. Would this be wise?

Lastly what is a good stat placement for such smiter? Am I correct in thinking Dex is used only for BR on them since AR is not needed? Or am I missing something huge?

I am planning on having as my endgear:
Grief / CtA
Coh (thinking mage)
Gores
Aracnids
Shako (Umed)
Exile / Spirit Monarch
Gracs
2x SoJ
Maras (or highlords not sure)

Charms:
Torch, Anni, +1 skillers, and life/resist sc


EDIT: Why is their no smiter guide? Everyone is uses these guys for Ubers now. That has to seriously be updated WTF!

 

[i play with blizz]

most people normally go with charge for use agaisnt ranged chars in dueling or u can max vigor for faster running, it doesnt really matter.

 

[Pale_Horse]

most people normally go with charge for use agaisnt ranged chars in dueling or u can max vigor for faster running, it doesnt really matter.

Ok, thanks, but what about stats, do I need to pump it past max block rate? No .... right? God, I hope not if so I completely messed up.

 

[Carbon]

Ok, thanks, but what about stats, do I need to pump it past max block rate? No .... right? God, I hope not if so I completely messed up.

u dont need any max block..and use dusk coh not mage..i put every stat point into vita on my smiter.

 

[Pale_Horse]

u dont need any max block..and use dusk coh not mage..i put every stat point into vita on my smiter.

Ok, I give! Why don't I need "any max block"?

 

[Carbon]

Ok, I give! Why don't I need "any max clock"?

when you say clock i assume you mean block. you don't need max block because with the defiance from exile your defense will be fine and life at this point is way more important.

 

[Pale_Horse]

when you say clock i assume you mean block. you don't need max block because with the defiance from exile your defense will be fine and life at this point is way more important.

Alrighty then, so just enough for gear? I have it at the moment 85(before + from gear) and at lvl 48. So, I guess I'm still ok.
And yes I meant block not "clock" sleep depervation is a mother......

 

[Key_D2_Playa]

For me i would put the rest on foh, i had a lvl 92 foh/smite and was a good uber and i never failed.

 

[[Koolaid]]

I am planning on having as my endgear:
Grief / CtA
Coh (thinking mage)
Gores
Aracnids
Shako (Umed)
Exile / Spirit Monarch
Gracs
2x SoJ
Maras (or highlords not sure)

You are not a caster my friend... Arach > Dungos.... Soj > Bks ..... Shako > Guillaumes ( for the crushing blow or Coa if ure rich)

 

[Pale_Horse]

You are not a caster my friend... Arach > Dungos.... Soj > Bks ..... Shako > Guillaumes ( for the crushing blow or Coa if ure rich)

Ok so you're saying, cb is more imortant then + skills on a smiter? Is that right?

 

[i play with blizz]

hink u shud ahve max block since u are fightning hand to hand, 75 percent chane to block is more usefull that more life, more life no block means more hits done to u, max block less life is less dmg done to u.
plus skill for smite doesnt matter your best bet is to get off gc for the fanatism u have.

 

[Carbon]

hink u shud ahve max block since u are fightning hand to hand, 75 percent chane to block is more usefull that more life, more life no block means more hits done to u, max block less life is less dmg done to u.
plus skill for smite doesnt matter your best bet is to get off gc for the fanatism u have.

these days any melee character will have massive ar. max block wont do shit

 

[c9h13no3]

these days any melee character will have massive ar. max block wont do shit

I haven't played Diablo for years, and even I know that doesn't make any sense.

 

[Pale_Horse]

Ok let me reword it abit. I know I need 156 (or whatever it is for Monarch Spirit on switch) so, what i was meaning was more dex then that.
at 125 is max block rate for a pally with maxed HS. Which I will have after + from gear, charms, and ect.

In any rate, according to Koolaid, CB is more imortant on a Smiter then +Skills. Is this accurate.

WHY IS THEIR NO SMITER GUIDE!!!!!
Someone please update the guides. Hasn't been done since beginning of 1.10, might attract some new people to this sight *Hint hint*

 

[i play with blizz]

there isnt much to a smiter guide i can sum it up here
str enough 4 gear
dex. your choice if u want ful block add 2 per lvl with a eth exile in vortex. (there is something u can do to work out how much u need but i havnt done it yet)
rest vit
base mana

skills:
20 smite
20 fama
20 holyshield
20 defiance
rest in w/e u want

best gear IMO:
coh
exile/hoz (depends wat your useing it for)
dungoes
grief
1 raven
1 bk (has life leach)
dracs
shako
and any ammy that gives + skills

these days any melee character will have massive ar. max block wont do shit

i can think of a main reason that doesnt make sence.
main reason: smite doesnt have a ar it never mises..

 

[Carbon]

there isnt much to a smiter guide i can sum it up here
str enough 4 gear
dex. your choice if u want ful block add 2 per lvl with a eth exile in vortex. (there is something u can do to work out how much u need but i havnt done it yet)
rest vit
base mana

skills:
20 smite
20 fama
20 holyshield
20 defiance
rest in w/e u want

best gear IMO:
coh
exile/hoz (depends wat your useing it for)
dungoes
grief
1 raven
1 bk (has life leach)
dracs
shako
and any ammy that gives + skills


i can think of a main reason that doesnt make sence.
main reason: smite doesnt have a ar it never mises..

i said that any melee character (smite is NOT melee) will have massive ar. melee druid, barbarians, melee sin, zealer.

 

[i play with blizz]

how is smite not melee

 

[Carbon]

how is smite not melee

melee is an attack affected by ar

 

[Pale_Horse]

melee is an attack affected by ar

Well, smite sure isnt casting. Does no magical, or elemental damage.

Smite always hits a target in range, so Attack Rating does not matter when using this skill.
Smite does not work with Life/Mana % Steal.
Smite is a weapon skill and thus is affected by Attack Speed (e.g. 'Fanaticism') and is not affected by Cast Rate (e.g. -of the Apprentice). Smite works with any "X% Chance to cast level Y (spell) upon striking ability on your weapon.
Smite does not receive added damage vs. undead with the Sanctuary aura.
The Fire/Cold/Lightning damage added to attacks with the Holy-Fire, Holy-Freeze, and Holy-Shock auras do not add onto Smite damage.
Smite can steal life with life tap cursed on target.
Smite can also deal crushing blow and open wounds damage, but not deadly strike and elemental damages.

So whats the point in having BK ring, if it cant leech life?

 

[Carbon]

Well, smite sure isnt casting. Does no magical, or elemental damage.

There is a difference between being a physical damage character and a melee character