Learn how to build the ultimate Javelin Amazon (Javazon) in Diablo II: Resurrected. This guide covers skills, stats, and gear recommendations for maximum lightning damage.
The Javelin Amazon, often called the Javazon, is a powerful build in Diablo II: Resurrected that focuses on lightning-based javelin skills. While Lightning Fury is the primary area-of-effect attack, Charged Strike is crucial for single-target damage. Both skills share synergies, simplifying the skill point allocation process.
Javazon Skills
The core skills for the Javazon are Lightning Fury and Charged Strike. You'll want to prioritize investing skill points into these, followed by their synergies. The build has more synergies available than skill points, so focus on the following in order of preference:
- Lightning Fury
- Charged Strike
- Lightning Strike
- Lightning Bolt
- Power Strike
The Valkyrie is a valuable summon that can draw enemy attention, providing a buffer for the Amazon. While many passive and magic skills offer diminishing returns, a single point in most is recommended, with +Skills gear boosting their effectiveness. Valkyrie, though requiring more investment for maximum potency, serves as a decent distraction even with minimal points.
Javazon Suggested Skills
| Skills | Skill Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jab | 1 | Primary physical damage attack. Prereq for Power Strike. |
| Power Strike | 1+ | Prereq for and synergy with Charged Strike, Lightning Bolt, Lightning Strike and Lightning Fury. |
| Poison Javelin | 1 | Prereq for Lightning Bolt. |
| Lightning Bolt | 20 | Prereq for and synergy with Charged Strike. Prereq for Plague Javelin. Synergy with Power Strike, Lightning Strike and Lightning Fury. |
| Charged Strike | 20 | Primary single-target attack. Prereq for and synergy with Lightning Strike. Synergy with Power Strike, Charged Strike, Lightning Bolt and Lightning Fury. |
| Plague Javelin | 1 | Prereq for Lightning Fury. |
| Lightning Strike | 20 | Synergy with Power Strike, Charged Strike, Lightning Bolt and Lightning Fury. |
| Lightning Fury | 20 | Primary AoE attack. Synergy with Power Strike, Charged Strike, Lightning Bolt and Lightning Strike. |
| Inner Sight | 1 | Prereq for Valkyrie. |
| Critical Strike | 1 | Chance to deal double damage. Diminishing returns after sLv6. |
| Dodge | 1 | Chance to dodge. Diminishing returns after sLv6. |
| Slow Missiles | 1 | Prereq for Valkyrie. |
| Avoid | 1 | Chance to dodge. Diminishing returns after sLv6. |
| Penetrate | 1 | Bonus to Attack Rating. |
| Decoy | 1 | Prereq for Valkyrie. |
| Evade | 1 | Chance to dodge. Diminishing returns after sLv6. |
| Valkyrie | 1 | Primary Summon. |
| Pierce | 1 | Missiles have a chance to penetrate foes. Diminishing returns after sLv6. |
| Total | 94+ Skill Points (Lv84~ + Quests) |
Javazon Level-by-Level Skills
| Lv | Skill |
|---|---|
| 2 | Jab (1) |
| 3 | Critical Strike (1) |
| 4 | Inner Sight (1) |
| 5 | Save Skill Points for Lv6+ |
| 6 | Power Strike (1), Poison Javelin (1) |
| Den of Evil | Dodge (1) |
| 7 - 11 | Save Skill Points for Lv12+ |
| 12 | Lightning Bolt (1), Slow Missiles (1), Avoid (1) |
| 13 - 17 | Save Skill Points for 18+ |
| 18 | Charged Strike (1), Plague Javelin (1), Penetrate (1) |
| Radament’s Lair | Save for Lv24+ |
| 19 - 23 | Charged Strike (6) |
| 24 | Charged Strike (7), Decoy (1), Evade (1) |
| 25 - 29 | Charged Strike (12) |
| 30 | Charged Strike (13), Lightning Strike (1), Lightning Fury (1), Valkyrie (1), Pierce (1) |
| The Fallen Angel | Save Skill Points for Lv31 - 33 |
| 31 - 33 | Charged Strike (16), Lightning Fury (4) |
| 34 - 49 | Lightning Fury (20) |
| Nightmare Quests | Charged Strike (20) |
| 50 - 68 | Lightning Strike (20) |
| 69 - 83 | Lightning Bolt (16) |
| Hell Quests | Lightning Bolt (20) |
| 84+ | Power Strike (1+) |
Javazon Stats
The Javazon's stat distribution depends on the gear you aim to use. Key weapons like Titan's Revenge require 109 Dexterity and 25 Strength (less for ethereal versions). For a melee option against lightning immunes, Demon’s Arch needs 127 Strength and 95 Dexterity. If using a Spirit Monarch shield with Titan's Revenge, you'll need 156 Strength. Common Magic Find gear like Skullder’s Ire and War Traveler also require around 100 Strength. Therefore, a base of over 100 Strength and Dexterity is generally needed, with 156 Strength for Spirit and at least 110 Dexterity for sufficient Attack Rating.
All remaining points should be allocated to Vitality. This makes the Amazon somewhat fragile compared to other builds, but her dodge skills offer some survivability.
Javazon Level-by-Level Stats
| Lv | Stat |
|---|---|
| 2 - 7 | Strength +30 (50) |
| 7 - 11 | Dexterity +25 (50) |
| 12 - 30 | Vitality +95 (115) |
| 31 - 42 | Dexterity +60 (110) |
| 43 - 62 | Strength +100 (150) |
| 63+ | Vitality (200+) |
| Lam Esen’s Tome | Vitality +15 (200+) |
Javazon Gear
Starting as a Javazon can be challenging without assistance from other players. While Charged Strike at level 18 offers some improvement for single-target engagements, the early game can still be slow. The build truly shines with specific gear, making the leveling process a bit tedious until key items and skills are acquired.
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