Um (+22) vs Perfect Diamond (+19).
Besides the obvious +3 in res, what is the benefit of using an Um vs a PD to upgrade a shield?
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Um (+22) vs Perfect Diamond (+19).
Besides the obvious +3 in res, what is the benefit of using an Um vs a PD to upgrade a shield?
Besides the obvious +3 in res, what is the benefit of using an Um vs a PD to upgrade a shield?
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Well, a PDiamond is like 10x cheaper than an Um, so many people prefer to buy other stuff with that Um instead.Rhaegar86 wrote: 2 weeks agoUm (+22) vs Perfect Diamond (+19).
Besides the obvious +3 in res, what is the benefit of using an Um vs a PD to upgrade a shield?
A minor diffence is that the PDiamond will make you shield look White on the character screen. Depending on your taste, it might look better or worse.
E.g., this is how Whitstan's Guard looks like with a PDiamond.
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The color change only appears on single player character screen (at least for uniques, which aren't supposed to change color). I think otherwise if it's a base item it changes color in game and on character screen.vued wrote: 2 weeks agoWell, a PDiamond is like 10x cheaper than an Um, so many people prefer to buy other stuff with that Um instead.Rhaegar86 wrote: 2 weeks agoUm (+22) vs Perfect Diamond (+19).
Besides the obvious +3 in res, what is the benefit of using an Um vs a PD to upgrade a shield?
A minor diffence is that the PDiamond will make you shield look White on the character screen. Depending on your taste, it might look better or worse.
That bug bothers me cuz my single player Harlequin Crest is yellow now
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I should clarify a bit...it's not a run-of-the-mill shield. This is a pretty solid rare magic book that I will get Larzuk to put a socket in. The only place it's a bit deficient is in the res area so I really don't mind spending the Um on it. I have several others that I'm saving in case one of the uniques I'm looking for drop.vued wrote: 2 weeks agoWell, a PDiamond is like 10x cheaper than an Um, so many people prefer to buy other stuff with that Um instead.Rhaegar86 wrote: 2 weeks agoUm (+22) vs Perfect Diamond (+19).
Besides the obvious +3 in res, what is the benefit of using an Um vs a PD to upgrade a shield?
A minor diffence is that the PDiamond will make you shield look White on the character screen. Depending on your taste, it might look better or worse.
E.g., this is how Whitstan's Guard looks like with a PDiamond.
PDiamond.png
Just be aware of the most "important" difference - Um has a level req. of 47 while the Perfect Diamond only has level 18 req.Rhaegar86 wrote: 2 weeks agoI should clarify a bit...it's not a run-of-the-mill shield. This is a pretty solid rare magic book that I will get Larzuk to put a socket in. The only place it's a bit deficient is in the res area so I really don't mind spending the Um on it. I have several others that I'm saving in case one of the uniques I'm looking for drop.vued wrote: 2 weeks agoWell, a PDiamond is like 10x cheaper than an Um, so many people prefer to buy other stuff with that Um instead.Rhaegar86 wrote: 2 weeks agoUm (+22) vs Perfect Diamond (+19).
Besides the obvious +3 in res, what is the benefit of using an Um vs a PD to upgrade a shield?
A minor diffence is that the PDiamond will make you shield look White on the character screen. Depending on your taste, it might look better or worse.
E.g., this is how Whitstan's Guard looks like with a PDiamond.
PDiamond.png
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So, depending on your char level - it can be "useful" to socket with the Diamond first (in case you are leveling) and then later swap it for the Um.
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Thank you for explaining that. That is a really good point. My character in level 95 so I think I'll go with the Um in this caseretepnap wrote: 2 weeks agoJust be aware of the most "important" difference - Um has a level req. of 47 while the Perfect Diamond only has level 18 req.Rhaegar86 wrote: 2 weeks agoI should clarify a bit...it's not a run-of-the-mill shield. This is a pretty solid rare magic book that I will get Larzuk to put a socket in. The only place it's a bit deficient is in the res area so I really don't mind spending the Um on it. I have several others that I'm saving in case one of the uniques I'm looking for drop.vued wrote: 2 weeks ago
Well, a PDiamond is like 10x cheaper than an Um, so many people prefer to buy other stuff with that Um instead.
A minor diffence is that the PDiamond will make you shield look White on the character screen. Depending on your taste, it might look better or worse.
E.g., this is how Whitstan's Guard looks like with a PDiamond.
PDiamond.png
image.png
So, depending on your char level - it can be "useful" to socket with the Diamond first (in case you are leveling) and then later swap it for the Um.
That sounds like the "right" choice in this case - but sometimes you can have items that you re-use for leveling purposes and then it might be a good idea to take the items level req. into considerationRhaegar86 wrote: 2 weeks agoThank you for explaining that. That is a really good point. My character in level 95 so I think I'll go with the Um in this caseretepnap wrote: 2 weeks agoJust be aware of the most "important" difference - Um has a level req. of 47 while the Perfect Diamond only has level 18 req.Rhaegar86 wrote: 2 weeks ago
I should clarify a bit...it's not a run-of-the-mill shield. This is a pretty solid rare magic book that I will get Larzuk to put a socket in. The only place it's a bit deficient is in the res area so I really don't mind spending the Um on it. I have several others that I'm saving in case one of the uniques I'm looking for drop.
image.png
So, depending on your char level - it can be "useful" to socket with the Diamond first (in case you are leveling) and then later swap it for the Um.
I have many items that is used only for leveling purposes and then its quite important to be able to use them asap - eg. vamp gaze should not be socketed with Cham unless its for endgame purpose.
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