The Lightning Fury Javazon is one of the most powerful builds for taking on the Cow Level in Diablo 2 Resurrected, especially when geared for high kill speed and efficiency. This guide will focus on a unique approach: the Zero Magic Find (MF) Lightning Fury Javazon, designed specifically to farm high runes and rune word bases, rather than focusing on unique items. By sacrificing Magic Find, this build prioritizes fast clearing and finding valuable white and socketed items. Let’s dive into how and why this build works so well for farming in Diablo 2 Resurrected.

Diablo 2 Resurrected Zero Magic Find Javazon Build Guide

The core idea behind a Zero MF Lightning Fury Javazon is that having no Magic Find actually increases your chances of finding white, gray (socketed), and ethereal items, which are essential for crafting high-value rune words. Magic Find increases the chance of an item being magic, rare, set, or unique, which can reduce the likelihood of getting white or socketed bases. This setup is especially beneficial in Diablo 2 Resurrected, where rare runes and rune words are highly sought after and can be traded for valuable items.

The Cow Level is ideal for this build because cows have a higher chance of dropping high runes compared to standard monsters. With no ranged enemies, immunity issues, or elemental attacks in the Cow Level, the Javazon can focus solely on clearing large packs without the need for expensive resistances or immunity-negating gear.

Key Stats

For a Zero MF Lightning Fury Javazon, the allocation of stat points should prioritize survivability and gear requirements:

• Strength: Just enough to wear your gear. In most cases, around 176.

• Dexterity: Enough to equip javelins, which often have high dexterity requirements (about 189).

• Vitality: Max out vitality for additional health. This build is designed to survive without high resistances.

• Energy: None; rely on mana leech and gear to sustain your mana pool.

Essential Gear

To create the optimal Zero MF Lightning Fury Javazon, equip items that maximize damage, speed, and survivability:

1. Weapon: Titan’s Revenge – Offers run/walk speed and replenishes quantity, meaning you can focus on damage rather than restocking javelins. For maximum damage, Thunderstroke is an alternative on swap.

2. Shield: Phoenix – Provides Redemption Aura, which keeps your health and mana full as you kill enemies. If you don’t have Phoenix, Spirit is a solid choice.

3. Helmet: Griffon’s Eye – Provides +% Lightning Skill Damage and -% Enemy Lightning Resistance, making it perfect for enhancing Lightning Fury’s damage output.

4. Armor: Hustle – Since this build avoids Enigma (due to its Magic Find), Hustle is an excellent choice for the increased walk/run speed, attack speed, and even some resistance. Other options include Fortitude or Chains of Honor.

5. Amulet: Highlord’s Wrath – Adds attack speed and +1 to all skills, which boosts your Lightning Fury damage.

6. Gloves: Ideally, 2/20 Java gloves, meaning +2 to Javelin and Spear skills and 20% increased attack speed. If unavailable, aim for gloves with increased attack speed and resistances.

7. Rings: One Bul-Kathos’ Wedding Band (for life leech and +1 to all skills) and one Raven Frost (for Cannot Be Frozen).

8. Belt: Razortail – Raises your Pierce chance to 100%, a must-have for the Javazon.

9. Boots: Aldur’s Advance – For max run/walk speed and fire resistance, which is a bonus even if elemental resistance isn’t critical for the Cow Level.

10. Inventory: Fill with Java skillers and some run/walk charms. With no MF charms, use space for damage, resistance, or health charms, plus an Annihilus and a Hellfire Torch for additional skills and attributes.

Skills

• Lightning Fury (Max): Your primary attack skill for clearing packs.

• Charged Strike (Max): Excellent for targeting single, high-health enemies.

• Lightning Strike and Lightning Bolt (Max or high points): Both add synergy bonuses to Lightning Fury and Charged Strike, maximizing your damage potential.

• Passive and Magic Skills:

• Critical Strike, Penetrate, and Pierce: Invest one point in each. Combined with Razortail, Pierce hits 100%.

• Dodge, Avoid, and Evade: One point each. Optional if your gear includes evade.

Mercenary Choice

An Act 2 Holy Freeze Mercenary works best for this build. The Holy Freeze aura slows enemies, keeping the mercenary alive and reducing damage from larger packs. Equip him with:

• Weapon: Infinity – Lowers enemy lightning resistance, increasing your damage.

• Helmet: Andariel’s Visage – Boosts attack speed and life leech.

• Armor: Fortitude – For enhanced defense and life boost.

Gameplay Strategy

Once you’re geared up, head to the Cow Level. Here’s how the Zero MF Lightning Fury Javazon plays:

1. Positioning: Run through the Cow Level and gather cows into tight packs.

2. Attack: Use Lightning Fury on large groups to clear cows almost instantly. This build is ideal for high-player-count games, as it can clear cows on players 7-8 difficulty with ease.

3. Single Targets: Use Charged Strike on single targets like elite packs or bosses.

4. Survivability: Phoenix’s Redemption Aura keeps your health and mana up as you kill, making this build remarkably self-sustaining.

Because of the Zero MF setup, you’ll see a higher frequency of white and socketed items, which can then be used to create high-value rune words or traded with other players.

Advantages of the Zero MF Lightning Fury Javazon

• Fast Clears: This build prioritizes movement speed and kill speed, allowing for efficient farming.

• High Rune and Base Item Farming: With no MF, white and socketed items drop more frequently, giving you a better chance of finding valuable bases for rune words.

• Survivability: Redemption Aura on Phoenix and high clear speed make this build very survivable, even on high difficulty levels.