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Swordguard

Swordguard

Swordguard

TierExceptional
Required LevelLv. 48
Drop Level55
Base ItemExecutioner Sword

Base Item Stats

Damage24 - 40
Two-Hand Damage47 - 80
Req Str170
Req Dex110
Speed10
Max Sockets6

Stats

Requirements -50%
+495 Defense (Based on Character Level)
All Resistances +10-20
+100 Defense vs. Missile
30% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+170-180% Enhanced Damage
+200 Defense vs. Melee
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
20% Increased Chance of Blocking

Popularity

Niche

Farming Locations

Drop Level: 55

Monster level must be ≥ this value to drop. Closer area level = higher drop chance.

Nightmare Farming

For ladder starts or undergeared characters, Nightmare boss farming is efficient. A smaller loot pool means a higher chance of finding specific items compared to Hell.

NM DurielBetween Andariel and Mephisto. Drops mid-tier exceptional uniques.
NM MephistoMoat trick for safe kills. Good for mid-high exceptional uniques.
NM DiabloHigher drop level than Mephisto. Access to upper exceptional uniques.
NM BaalHighest NM drop level (mlvl 75). Can drop many elite uniques. TC pool limits some high-level bases.

Low drop level — this item can drop in most Hell areas. It is more efficient to obtain as a byproduct while farming other items.

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