Question
I am generally really strong against most enemies in Diablo III, but the flying insects in Caldeum that shoot those green poisonous things kill me really fast. What can I do to mitigate the damage I take?
I'm playing on Normal difficulty with a Monk. I've seen high damage from these poison things from levels 13-17.
Answer
I had the same problem when I first faced these critters on my Monk. They are the first enemy that caused me to change my skill loadout.
There are Resist Poison items (amulet, ring, shield, and follower special) that would help you against the insects in particular, and more armor always helps, but I found the right combination of tactics was all I needed to bring them down.
My best advice is to keep moving. The attack moves pretty slow and if you see it coming, it's not too hard to dodge. But as you said, all too often you are distracted by other foes. So here are a few tips and tricks to deal with those pesky flies as a monk.
- Dashing Strike is by far your best ability to deal with the flies. Don't be afraid to use this on the target with a line of projectiles coming straight at you. The dash will go straight through them and you won't take any damage.
- Cyclone Strike followed by a good AoE attack is usually enough to take them out. Don't use a knockback as a followup or you'll just have to start dodging and chasing again. I choose Breath of Heaven with the Circle of Scorn rune.
- Fleet Footed will help you dodge the attacks and catch up to the flies when they move away from you.
This probably goes without saying, but if you are playing multiplayer with a ranged partner, have them focus on the flies while you take out the other opponents.
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