Not surprising, but the basics on attribute allocation haven't changed a bit from v1.07 to v1.10. Even with the multiple corpse system of v1.10, it's strongly suggested that you be able to equip everything you have without having to equip other items first, or at least make sure that the equipment that adds to your strength or dexterity can be worn without the aid of additional items.
For those who are meticulous about their attribute point allocation, I would strongly recommend downloading GA Finley's Diablo II Character Stat Point and Equipment Planner, available here as a zip file. To open the file, you'll need WinRAR; to use the file, you'll need an MS Excel reader.
What should be apparent here is that the bowazon doesn't require strength to inflict damage like other warriors, a ton of vitality to stay alive, or energy to use skills. With the blanket nature of a bowazon's prime requisite and the nature of her passive skills, all she really needs is dexterity and compared to even a sword & shield barbarian with his high strength and vitality, she comes out on top because she isn't sacrificing anything or compromising her playing style, proving her inherent superiority in attribute choices above all other classes. A bowazon that puts almost all of her points into dexterity isn't a variant (like the titan barbarian who focuses almost exclusively on strength), but the norm; the only argument among most bowazon players is how many attribute points shouldn't go into dexterity.
last updated: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
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