Mephisto the lord of hatred

Mephisto uses the skills, lightning, charged bolt, blizzard, frost nova, poison nova and skull missile (very deadly).

On hell he got Cold, fire, lightning and poison 75%, Magic 50% and Phys 20%. Arround 95k life

He got very good loot table and go up to Cham rune

Best way to farm Mephisto.

If you're a begginer go /players3, if you´re godly geared go /players7. 

Find a good map of durance level 2 (Entrance of Durance level 3 very close to waypoint of Durance level 2).

Starting the run!

Start in act IV, telekinesis the waypoint and go to Durance level 2, teleport into the entrance of durance level 3.

The beginner approach.

Teleport to Mephisto and lure him till the river, positioning yourself down of the redline, he can´t reach you, cast yours spells and kill him, get the loot and go trough the red portal.

When in act IV save and exit. (REPEAT)

The pro approach.

Teleport up to the redline let your hireling tank him, kill him there, take the loot, teleport and pop the Mephisto superchest (decent runes patterns), teleport down and go to the red portal using telekinesis skipping the bridge of bones animation. 

When in act IV save and exit. (REPEAT)

Killing him above the redline you can telekinesis the red portal

Mephisto Superchest

Final form Hammerdin

The hammerdin

Equip: Toped Crown of ages, 2/10 Caster amulet, 45@res sacred rondache spirit, Heart of the Oak, Enigma, Trang Oul gloves or Magefist, Arachnid mesh, War Travelers, Dwarf Star and Wisp Projector (can switch to Nagelrings for mf boost). Call to Arms and Spirit on switch

Inventory: Torch, Anihilus, Gheeds fortune, 1 FHR sc, the rest skillers (if playing p7) or 7mf scs (if p3)

FastCastRate: 125/9 frames FastHitRecovery:90/4frames BlockChance: 75 Maxed res

Dmg red: 23 Fire Absorb: 15 Light absorb 20 Magic find: 300 (p7) or 500 (p3)

Holy Freeze Merc Gear: Insight, Tal rasha helm and fortitude (Goal to max res)

Atributes

STR: To equip gear, DEX to Max Block, Vitality (The rest of the points), Energy:None

Skillpoints distribution: Max Hammers, Vigor, Concentration Aurea, Blessed Aim. 1 point into sanctuary and redemption (very usefull skills), Rest of the points on Holy Shield.

Runefinding on LK aka Lower Kurast

Shoutout to the croatian Gripphon member of diablo2.net

How to recognize location of special chests?

They are located around campfires. Campfire has torches around it and there is one hut to the north and one to the east of it. 2 special chests are in northern hut, while 1 is in eastern. Campfire looks like this. Farm a map with 2 campfires (6 superchest in total).

Campfire

North of the campfire. 2 superchest

East of the campfire. 1 superchest

How identify the firecamps on minimap

Lower Kurast Patterns

/players 7-8
11x Pul,9x Um,15x Mal,7x Ist,13x Gul,6x Vex,5x Ohm,2x Lo,11x Sur,3x Ber
/players 5
2 patterns for Ohm and 4 to Lo.

Average amount of runs for Pul+: ~133
Average amount of runs for Vex+: ~405

Should i kill monsters? The awnser is NO. Should i pop poppables? Yes or no, up to you (i only pop those near the campfires, sometimes you get rewarded).

Gameplay Tips
-Buy a lot of keys.
-Farm a good map (2 campfires with near waypoint).
-The best build to farm lk is the 200fcr lightning sorc because of the speed, make shure to have insight runeword on merc (You will need teleport and telekinesis a lot).
-If you're running single player use a lootfilter to don't miss any drop.
-Running chars need to boost the run/walk speed, so harmony runeword is very recommended.

If you want more info the original link of the guide HERE

Jewels and Charms

The most wanted jewels:

Enchanced damage + Increase attack speed
Maximum or Minimum damage +  Increase attack speed
Maximum or Minimum damage + Enchanced damage
Increase attack speed + Fire resistance
Increase attack speed + all resistances
Magic find jewels
All resistances

Most wanted charms:

Skillers with life, 7mf + secondary mod sc, life/res sc, fhr/res sc, max dmg/ar/life grand charm, max dmg/ar/life scs, 10goldfind scs, 40goldfind grand charms.

Jewels                                   

Magic Prefixes
Crimson +5-8 To Minimum Damage [Ilvl(38) Rare]
Vermilion +11-15 To Maximum Damage [Ilvl(58) Magic]
Ruby +31-40% Damage [Ilvl(66) Magic]
Emerald +3-7% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items [Ilvl(16) Rare]
Scintillating All Resistances +11-15 [Ilvl(34) Magic]
Ruby, ambergris and jade. Resist 16-30% [Ilvl(18) Rare]

Magic Suffixes
Fervor 15% Increased Attack Speed [Ilvl(39) Magic]
Carnage +11-15 Maximum Damage [Ilvl(25) Magic]
Bliss +5-10 To Minimum Damage [Ilvl(43) Rare]
Prosperity +5-10% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items [Ilvl(26) Rare]

Small Charms

Magic Prefixes
Red +1 To Minimum Damage [Ilvl(90)]
Jagged +1 To Maximum Damage [Ilvl(81)]
Steel +25-36 To Attack Rating [Ilvl(57)]
Fine +10-20 To Attack Rating, +1-3 To Maximum Damage [Ilvl(28)]
Shimmering All Resistances +3-5% [Ilvl(33)]
Sapphire, ruby, amber, emerald resist +10-11% [Ilvl(40)]

Magic Suffixes
Craftsmanship +1 To Maximum Damage[Ilvl(85)]

Good Luck 6-7% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items [Ilvl(47)]
Vita +16-20 Life [Ilvl(47)]
Inertia 3% Faster Run/Walk [Ilvl(35)]
Balance 5% Faster Hit Recovery [Ilvl(37)]

Grand Charms

Ilevel 50+ = plain skillers (plain mosters NM Great Marsh onwards)
ilevel 61+ = skillers with 31-35 life (plain monsters most of Act 5 NM onwards)
ilevel 77+ = skiller with 36-40 life (plain monsters Hell Lost City onwards; Pindle)
ilevel 91+ = skiller with 41-45 life (Hell Baal ilevel 99, Hell Nithy ilevel 95 and Hell Diablo ilevel 94)

Magic Prefixes
Bloody +3 To Minimum Damage [Ilvl(75)]
Serrated +3 To Maximum Damage [Ilvl(67)]
Steel +88-132 To Attack Rating [Ilvl(37)[88-102](43)[103-117](49)[118-132]]
Fine +10-48 To Attack Rating +1-6 Maximum Damage [Ilvl(15)[10-20/1-3](22)[21-48/4-6]]
Sharp +49-76 To Attack Rating +7-10 Maximum Damage [Ilvl(29)]
Shimmering All Resistances +3-15% [Ilvl(8-13)[3-6](14-34)[8-12](35)[13-15]]
Sapphire,ruby, amber, emerald Resist Cold +26-30% [Ilvl(30)]
Plain Skiller +1 tree skill [Ilvl(50)]

Magic Suffixes
Maiming +3-4 To Maximum Damage [Ilvl(71)]
Balance 12% Faster Hit Recovery [Ilvl(1)]
Greed 10-40% Extra Gold From Monsters [Ilvl(1)[10-20](7)[21-30](19)[31-40]]
Life +5-20 Life [Ilvl(1)[5-10](9)[11-15](19)[16-20]]
Sustenance +21-35 Life [Ilvl(31)[21-25](45)[26-30](61)[31-35]]
Vita +36-45 Life [Ilvl(77)[36-40](91)[41-45]]

Horadric Cube: Most usefull stuffs

The Horadric Cube

Upping runes

3 El Runes -> 1 Eld Rune
3 Eld Runes -> 1 Tir Rune
3 Tir Runes -> 1 Nef Rune
3 Nef Runes -> 1 Eth Rune
3 Eth Runes -> 1 Ith Rune
3 Ith Runes -> 1 Tal Rune
3 Tal Runes -> 1 Ral Rune
3 Ral Runes -> 1 Ort Rune
3 Ort Runes -> 1 Thul Rune

3 Thul Runes + 1 Chipped Topaz = Amn Rune
3 Amn Runes + 1 Chipped Amethyst = Sol Rune
3 Sol Runes + 1 Chipped Sapphire = Shael Rune
3 Shael Runes + 1 Chipped Ruby = Dol Rune

3 Dol Runes + 1 Chipped Emerald = Hel Rune
3 Hel Runes + 1 Chipped Diamond = Io Rune
3 Io Runes + 1 Flawed Topaz = Lum Rune
3 Lum Runes + 1 Flawed Amethyst = Ko Rune
3 Ko Runes + 1 Flawed Sapphire = Fal Rune
3 Fal Runes + 1 Flawed Ruby = Lem Rune
3 Lem Runes + 1 Flawed Emerald = Pul Rune
2 Pul Runes + 1 Flawed Diamond = Um Rune
2 Um Runes + 1 Topaz = Mal Rune
2 Mal Runes + 1 Amethyst = Ist Rune
2 Ist Runes + 1 Sapphire = Gul Rune
2 Gul Runes + 1 Ruby = Vex Rune
2 Vex Runes + 1 Emerald = Ohm Rune
2 Ohm Runes + 1 Diamond = Lo Rune
2 Lo Runes + 1 Flawless Topaz = Sur Rune
2 Sur Runes + 1 Flawless Amethyst = Ber Rune
2 Ber Runes + 1 Flawless Sapphire = Jah Rune
2 Jah Runes + 1 Flawless Ruby = Cham Rune
2 Cham Runes + 1 Flawless Emerald = Zod Rune

Socketing itens

(white/ethereal armors and weapons) Note: Don't work on superior itens

1 Tal Rune + 1 Thul Rune + 1 Perfect Topaz + Normal Body Armor = Socketed Body Armor of same type

1 Ral Rune + 1 Amn Rune + 1 Perfect Amethyst + Normal Weapon = Socketed Weapon of same type
1 Ral Rune + 1 Thul Rune + 1 Perfect Sapphire + Normal Helm = Socketed Helm of same type
1 Tal Rune + 1 Amn Rune + 1 Perfect Ruby + Normal Shield = Socketed Shield of same type

Upgrading itens

1 Ral Rune + 1 Sol Rune + 1 Perfect Emerald + Normal Unique Weapon = Exceptional Version of Weapon
1 Tal Rune + 1 Shael Rune + 1 Perfect Diamond + Normal Unique Armor = Exceptional Version of Armor
1 Lum Rune + 1 Pul Rune + 1 Perfect Emerald + Exceptional Unique Weapon = Elite Version of Weapon (Single Player, Ladder Only)
1 Ko Rune + 1 Lem Rune + 1 Perfect Diamond + Exceptional Unique Armor = Elite Version of Armor (Single Player, Ladder Only)

Repairing Itens and Recharging

1 Ort Rune + Weapon = Fully Repaired Weapon
1 Ral Rune + Armor = Fully Repaired Armor
1 Ral Rune + 1 Flawed Gem (any kind) + Armor = Fully Repaired and Recharged Armor
1 Ort Rune + 1 Chipped Gem (any kind) + Weapon = Fully Repaired and Recharged Weapon

Another usefull stuffs

1 Hel Rune + Scroll of Town Portal + Any Socketed Item = Remove items from sockets
Wirt's Leg + A Tome of Town Portal = Secret Cow Level
3 small rejuvs potions = One full rejuv
3 Gems of the Same Type and Grade (lower than Perfect) = 1 Higher Grade Gem of the Same Type
1 type of each essence = token of absolution

3 perfect gems + any charm = rerolled charm

Top Crafted Itens

Faster Caster Formula:

Amulet

Magic Amulet + Ral Rune +Perfect Amethyst +Any Jewel
(5-10)% Faster Cast Rate, Regenerate Mana (4-10)%, + (10-20) To Mana (Popular to skills and fcr amys)

Bloods Formulas:

Rings

Magic Ring+Sol Rune+Perfect Ruby+Any Jewel
+ (1-5) To Strength, (1-3)% Life Stolen Per Hit, +(10-20) To Life (Popular for dual leech rings)

Gloves

Magic Heavy Gloves/Sharkskin Gloves/Vampirebone Gloves
Nef Rune+Perfect Ruby+Any Jewel
Crushing Blow (5-10)%,(1-3)% Life Stolen Per Hit,+(10-20) To Life (Popular for + skills assa and ama + crushing blow).

Faster Hit Recovery and Faster Cast Rate Breakpoints

Credits to Telesteken from d2jsp
FHR = Faster Hit Recovery
FCR = Faster Cast Rate

Amazon

FHR Frames
0% 11
6% 10
13% 9
20% 8
32% 7
52% 6
86% 5
174% 4
FCR Frames
0% 19
7% 18
14% 17
22% 16
32% 15
48% 14
68% 13
99% 12
152% 11

Assassin

FHR Frames
0% 9
7% 8
15% 7
27% 6
48% 5
86% 4
200% 3
FCR Frames
0% 16
8% 15
16% 14
27% 13
42% 12
65% 11
102% 10
174% 9

Barbarian

FHR Frames
0% 9
7% 8
15% 7
27% 6
48% 5
86% 4
200% 3
FCR Frames
0% 13
9% 12
20% 11
37% 10
63% 9
105% 8
200% 7

Druid

FHR Frames (1 handed weap or 2 handed in 1 hand)
0% 14
3% 13
7% 12
13% 11
19% 10
29% 9
42% 8
63% 7
99% 6
174% 5
(hit by any other weapon)
FHR Frames
0% 13
5% 12
10% 11
16% 10
26% 9
39% 8
56% 7
86% 6
152% 5
Druid (human)
FCR Frames
0% 18
4% 17
10% 16
19% 15
30% 14
46% 13
68% 12
99% 11
163% 10

Necromancer

FHR Frames
0% 13
5% 12
10% 11
16% 10
26% 9
39% 8
56% 7
86% 6
152% 5
FCR Frames
0% 15
9% 14
18% 13
30% 12
48% 11
75% 10
125% 9

Paladin

FHR Frames
0% 9
7% 8
15% 7
27% 6
48% 5
86% 4
200% 3
FCR Frames
0% 15
9% 14
18% 13
30% 12
48% 11
75% 10
125% 9

Sorceress

FHR Frames
0% 15
5% 14
9% 13
14% 12
20% 11
30% 10
42% 9
60% 8
86% 7
142% 6

FCR Frames (Fire/cold)
0% 13
9% 12
20% 11
37% 10
63% 9
105% 8
200% 7
FCR(Lightning)
0% 19
7% 18
15% 17
23% 16
35% 15
52% 14
78% 13
117% 12
194% 11

Act 2 Merc Weapons and Runewords

Elite Polearms

(All ias breakpoints listed are for act2 hirelings using jab)

Ogre Axe Qlvl: 60
Req: str 195, dex 75
86.5 Avg dmg, Range 2, Up to 3s, speed 0
Ias breakpoints: 0, 9, 20, 37, 63, 105
Attack seconds:3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.8, 4.1, 4.5

Colossus Vougle Qlvl: 64
Req: str 210, dex 55
91 Avg dmg, Range 2, Up to 4s, speed 10
Ias breakpoints: 0, 5, 11, 22, 35,56,89, 147
Attack seconds: 2.7 , 2.9, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.8, 4.1, 4.5

Tresher Qlvl: 71
Req: str 150, dex 118
76.5 Avg dmg Range 1, Up to 5s, speed -10
Ias breakpoints: 0, 8, 22, 42,75, 142
Attack seconds: 3.3, 3.5, 3.8, 4.1, 4.5, 5

Cryptic axe Qlvl: 79
Req:  str 165, dex 103
91.5 Avg dmg ,Range 3, Up to 5s, speed 10
Ias breakpoints: 0, 5, 11, 22, 35,56,89, 147
Attack seconds: 2.7 , 2.9, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.8, 4.1, 4.5

Great Poleaxe Qlvl: 84
Req:  str 179, dex 99
86.5 Avg dmg, Range 4, Up to 6s, speed 0
Ias breakpoints: 0, 9, 20, 37, 63, 105
Attack seconds:3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.8, 4.1, 4.5

Giant Tresher Qlvl: 85
Req: str 188, dex 140
77 Avg dmg, Range 4, Up to 6s, speed -10
Ias breakpoints: 0, 8, 22, 42,75, 142
Attack seconds: 3.3, 3.5, 3.8, 4.1, 4.5, 5

Elite spears

Hyperion Spear  Qlvl: 58
Req: str 155 dex 120
77 Avg Dmg, Range 3, Up to 3s, speed -10 
Ias breakpoints: 0, 8, 22, 42,75, 142
Attack seconds: 3.3, 3.5, 3.8, 4.1, 4.5, 5

Stygian pike Qlvl: 66
Req:  str 168 dex 97
86.5 Avg Dmg, Range 3, Up to 4s, speed 0
Ias breakpoints: 0, 9, 20, 37, 63, 105
Attack seconds:3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.8, 4.1, 4.5

Mancatcher Qlvl: 74
Req: str 132 dex 134
67 Avg Dmg, Range 4, Up to 5s, speed -20
Ias breakpoints: 0, 9, 26, 52, 102
Attack seconds: 3.5, 3.8, 4.1, 4.5, 5

Ghost Spear  Qlvl: 83
Req: str 122 dex 163
86.5 Avg, Dmg, Range 4,Up to6s, speed 0
Ias breakpoints: 0, 9, 20, 37, 63, 105
Attack seconds:3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.8, 4.1, 4.5

War Pike Qlvl: 85
Req: str 165 dex 106
105.5 Avg Dmg, Range 4,Up to 6s, speed 20
Ias breakpoints: 0, 4, 9, 16, 24, 37, 54, 80, 125
Attack seconds: 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.9, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.8, 4.1

The runewords

The Cheap

Polearm Crescent moon (3s) Shael + Um + Tir
10% Chance To Cast Level 17 Chain Lightning On Striking
7% Chance To Cast Level 13 Static Field On Striking
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+180-220% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignore Target's Defense
-35% To Enemy Lightning Resistance
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+9-11 Magic Absorb (varies)
+2 To Mana After Each Kill

Level 18 Summon Spirit Wolf (30 Charges)

Polearm Insight (4s) Ral + Tir + Tal + Sol 

Level 12-17 Meditation Aura When Equipped (varies)

+35% Faster Cast Rate

+200-260% Enhanced Damage (varies)

+9 To Minimum Damage

180-250% Bonus to Attack Rating (varies)

Adds 5-30 Fire Damage

+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds

+1-6 To Critical Strike (varies)

+5 To All Attributes

+2 To Mana After Each Kill

23% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Polearm Obedience (5s) Hel + Ko + Thul + Eth + Fal

30% Chance To Cast Level 21 Enchant When You Kill An Enemy

40% Faster Hit Recovery

+370% Enhanced Damage

-25% Target Defense

Adds 3-14 Cold Damage 3 Second Duration (Normal)

-25% To Enemy Fire Resistance

40% Chance of Crushing Blow

+200-300 Defense (varies)

+10 To Strength

+10 To Dexterity

All Resistances +20-30 (varies)

Requirements -20%

The rich

Polearm Doom (5S) Hel + Ohm + Um + Lo + Cham

5% Chance To Cast Level 18 Volcano On Striking

Level 12 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped

+2 To All Skills

+45% Increased Attack Speed

+330-370% Enhanced Damage (varies)

-(40-60)% To Enemy Cold Resistance (varies)

20% Deadly Strike

25% Chance of Open Wounds

Prevent Monster Heal

Freezes Target +3

Requirements -20%

Polearm Destruction (5S) Vex + Lo + Ber + Jah + Ko

23% Chance To Cast Level 12 Volcano On Striking

5% Chance To Cast Level 23 Molten Boulder On Striking

100% Chance To Cast level 45 Meteor When You Die

15% Chance To Cast Level 22 Nova On Attack

+350% Enhanced Damage

Ignore Target's Defense

Adds 100-180 Magic Damage

7% Mana Stolen Per Hit

20% Chance Of Crushing Blow

20% Deadly Strike

Prevent Monster Heal

+10 To Dexterity

Polearm Infinity (4S) Ber + Mal + Ber + Ist

50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Chain Lightning When You Kill An Enemy

Level 12 Conviction Aura When Equipped

+35% Faster Run/Walk

+255-325% Enhanced Damage (varies)

-(45-55)% To Enemy Lightning Resistance (varies)

40% Chance of Crushing Blow

Prevent Monster Heal

0.5-49.5 To Vitality (Based on Character Level)

30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Level 21 Cyclone Armor (30 Charges)

Polearm Pride (4s) Cham + Sur + Io + Lo (Support weapon for melee chars or Bowa)

25% Chance To Cast Level 17 Fire Wall When Struck

Level 16-20 Concentration Aura When Equipped (varies)

260-300% Bonus To Attack Rating (varies)

+1-99% Damage To Demons (Based on Character Level)

Adds 50-280 Lightning Damage

20% Deadly Strike

Hit Blinds Target

Freezes Target +3

+10 To Vitality

Replenish Life +8

1.875-185.625% Extra Gold From Monsters (Based on Character Level)

Melee weapon Eternity 5s Amn + Ber + Ist + Sol + Sur

Indestructible

+260-310% Enhanced Damage (varies)

+9 To Minimum Damage

7% Life Stolen Per Hit

20% Chance of Crushing Blow

Hit Blinds Target

Slows Target By 33%

Regenerate Mana 16%

Replenish Life +16

Cannot Be Frozen

30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items

Level 8 Revive (88 Charges)

Weapon Breath of the Dying 6s Vex + Hel + El + Eld + Zod + Eth

50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy

Indestructible

+60% Increased Attack Speed

+350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies)

+200% Damage To Undead

-25% Target Defense

+50 To Attack Rating

+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead

7% Mana Stolen Per Hit

12-15% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)

Prevent Monster Heal

+30 To All Attributes

+1 To Light Radius

Requirements -20%

Weapon Hand of Justice 4s Sur + Cham + Amn + Lo

100% Chance To Cast Level 36 Blaze When You Level-Up

100% Chance To Cast Level 48 Meteor When You Die

Level 16 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped

+33% Increased Attack Speed

+280-330% Enhanced Damage (varies)

Ignore Target's Defense

7% Life Stolen Per Hit

-20% To Enemy Fire Resistance

20% Deadly Strike

Hit Blinds Target

Freezes Target +3

Weapon Fortitude 4s El + Sol + Dol + Lo

20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck

+25% Faster Cast Rate

+300% Enhanced Damage

+9 To Minimum Damage

+50 To Attack Rating

20% Deadly Strike

Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%

+200% Enhanced Defense

+X To Life (Based on Character Level)*

All Resistances +25-30 (varies)

12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana

+1 To Light Radius

Weapon Phoenix 4s Vex + Vex + Lo + Jah

100% Chance To Cast level 40 Blaze When You Level-up

40% Chance To Cast Level 22 Firestorm On Striking

Level 10-15 Redemption Aura When Equipped (varies)

+350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies)

Ignores Target's Defense

14% Mana Stolen Per Hit

-28% To Enemy Fire Resistance

20% Deadly Strike

+350-400 Defense Vs. Missile (varies)

+15-21 Fire Absorb (varies)

The Merc Gear

Headpiece
Andariel visage (IAS and Life Leech) / Tal rasha helm (Life leech and @Resistances)/ Vampire Gaze (Life leech and Damage Reduction) All this itens can be socketed for rune/jewel

Armor:
Fortitude runeword on ebuged armor (Damage and Res)
Treachery on ebuged armor (IAS, @res/dmg red)

Weapon: Eth Reapers Toll, Eth Bonehew, runewords above.

Obviously you can use alternative gears but i don't gonna cover it here.

Hope you guys enjoy the post :) See you arround.