Plague Javelin Amazon Guide for Diablo II: Resurrected
The Poison Javazon is a versatile option and quite a fun and balanced build. Clouds of poison engulf the enemy as the Amazon prances in circles, avoiding direct contact and excelling at clearing large mob packs for targeted farming runs, giving players a satisfying experience.
Date Posted: january 19, 2022
Date Modified: december 30, 2022
Welcome to Dustbowl 1930´s Plague Javelin Amazon Guide for Diablo II: Resurrected! This guide has been updated for Patch 2.5 and Ladder Season 2 and will cover the vital aspects of the Plague Javelin Amazon, including core talent and attribute distribution, build variations, optimal gear, and the best mercenary to accompany you in Sanctuary. Make sure to rate this article and leave a note on this article's comment section or visit our social media outlets for additional information and community feedback. We hope you'll find this guide valuable! Enjoy!
The "Poison Javazon" is a versatile option and quite a fun and balanced build. Clouds of poison engulf the enemy as the Amazon prances in circles, avoiding direct contact and excelling at clearing large mob packs for targeted farming runs, giving players a satisfying experience. This is not as popular as Lightning Javazon, but it's a fun spec to play and boast.
This build is relatively safe and beginner friendly. [Plague Javelin] offers a ton of Poison Damage, 14% added damage per level from [Poison Javelin] and perhaps one of the simplest builds, requiring little stacks of skill points leaving you with tons of customization options. For end-game content, the Plague Javelin Amazon points are distributed as follow:
Prior to 2.4, Plague Javelin's damage over time actually increased with levels, from 3 seconds at level 1 to 10.6 seconds at level 20. While this sounds great, fights should rarely last this long, so a good portion of the damage from Plague Javelin is wasted. In 2.4, the duration is fixed at 3 seconds, so you'll get more damage but completing over a much shorter period of time.
Although [Plague Javelin] is your primary source of damage, Poison Immunes are often a nightmare for the "Poison Javazon". These are one of the more common annoying monster abilities you'll encounter, and they start showing up in the Nightmare difficulty. The long term strategy for this is [Charged Strike], but early on in Nightmare you'll still be putting points into your poison skills. [Jab] will provide a slow but serviceable stopgap attack, but it's not good for AoE, and [Decoy] and [Valkyrie] will provide added survivability. Fortunately, there are gearing options for a Mercenary that will help tremendously with early lack of damage.
attributes distribution
STRENGTH
Enough to equip desired gear;
DEXTERITY
Enough to equip desired gear;
VITALITY
Everything else here;
ENERGY
None;
If you plan to use a [Spirit Runeword] shield, consider at least 156 points in Strength for the 4-socketed Monarch (elite Kite Shield) base item; The Monarch is the only 4-socketed base item that does not interfere with your run/walk speed. [Titan's Revenge] will serve as your primary weapon and requires 99 points in Dexterity. Still, you may need to invest around 110-150+ for a wider range of options. Although [Plage Javelin] is mana-intensive, you should be ok from energy provided by your gear. If you find yourself lacking, even though most will consider it a waste, invest at most 50 points in Energy.
THE EQUIPMENT
Although there are few "required" items for this build, the Poison Javazon is able to adapt to a number of different items. They benefit greatly from [+Skill To Skill Levels], particularly Javelin and Spear Skills, [Resistances], [Increased Attack Speed], [Faster Run/Walk], [Life/Mana Leech] and [Mana Regeneration];
[Valkyrie's Wing]
[Harlequin Crest]
[Crown of Ages]
[Lore Runeword]
[Bramble Runeword]
[Treachery Runeword]
[Enigma Runeword]
[Peace Runeword]
[Razortail]
[Arachnid Mesh]
[Gloom's Trap]
[Rare Gloves] with [+2 To Javelin and Spear Skills], [Increased Attack Speed], [Resistances] and [Magic Find]
[Trang'Ouls Claws]
[Dracul's Grasp]
[Chance Guards]
[War Traveler]
[Rare Boots] with [Resistance], [Faster Run/Walk] and [Magic Find]
[Sandstorm Trek]
[Waterwalk]
[Aldur's Advance]
[Rare Amulet] with [+2 To Amazon Skills], [Resistances] and [Magic Find]
[Mara's Kaleidoscope]
[Highlord's Wrath]
[Raven Frost]
[Stone of Jordan]
[Bul-Kathos Wedding Band]
[Spirit Runeword]
[Head Hunter's Glory] with 3 [Poison Rainbow Facet]
[Rhyme Runeword]
[Ancient's Pledge Runeword]
[Stormshield]
[Titan's Revenge]
[Death's Web] (Offhand)
[Silence Runeword]
[Honor Runeword]
CHARMS
One of the best charms for a Poison Javazon is the Harpoonist's Grand Charm, which adds +1 to Javelin and Spear Skills. Another Grand Charm that you will need is the [Rotting Fissure Grand Charm] which will sunder monster's poison immunity by 70%. For endgame, a [Hellfire Torch] and [Annihilus] are extremely useful for [+ To Skills], [Resistances] and Attributes, so make sure you get them. Fill in the gaps in your inventory with [Resistances] and Magic Find Small Charms.
The Act 2 Mercenary
A mercenary is an essential component of your build. He will help you with tanking, additional damage and, in some particular builds, a [Lower Resist] proc. Survivability is critical for your Mercenary more than anything, as his initial barrier provides an excellent casting opportunity. The Defiance Aura Mercenary is recommended, granting a Defense aura, helping survivability.
The Act 5 Mercenary
As of Patch 2.4, Ladder players will find in the Act 5 Mercenary a great choice for the Poison Javazon, since he can use the new Ladder Sword Runeword, [Plague]. [Plague] has a 20% chance to cast a level 12 Lower Resist when struck, and given that this Mercenary also has Taunt, he'll be a tanky son-of-a-gun! Lower Resist is awfully good for your Poison Javazon, so now the old-reliable Act 2 Merc has competition. To finish his build, equip this the Act 5 Mercenary preferably with a [Vampire Gaze] with a [Scintillating Jewel of Fervor] jewel, which offers 15% [Increased Attack Speed] and +15 to [All Resistances] and a [Shaftstop].
