I'm not entirely sure I should post this here, but it seemed like the best place. I have a few questions and some information. First, I've been playing for about a week now, I have a level 51 Plague Javelin Amazon. I'm playing with two other people, one is a bone necro and the other is a whirlwind/berserk barbarian. We're all around 51-55 in act 5. All questions currently involve late game Normal or early game Nightmare.
At first, Poison Javelin was pretty amazing. I could see the damage it dealt and it was fun to use. I soon upgraded to Plague Javelin which started doing lots more damage. Unfortunately now in Act 5 my damage is around 16k over roughly 8 seconds. I can shoot off 200 Javelins at a group of monsters before anything starts dying. Even with 6 points into dodge and avoid(counting the +1 from items) I find myself getting 1 hit pretty often. I'm sitting at right around 1.3k armor. I can provide a list of my items I'm using if required. I'm just wondering if I should stick with this character, does it actually get significantly better if I stick with it?
Second, I have been thinking about making a new character because of the Amazon being pretty terrible at the moment(although it could just be the area). Are there any characters who are decent at soloing the majority of bosses? Maybe something my team is lacking that I could bring to the field to make it significantly easier? Having 3 people "cube bomb" potions near the boss we're about to fight seems like something we shouldn't have to do. Although if this is what the game intends, I understand.
I had another question, but I forgot :< -- I will edit it in if I remember. Thanks for taking the time to read my wall of text and sorry again if this is in the wrong section.
List of gear I use, in-case someone is interested:
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Broken Heart Maiden Javelin(Unique)(1x Jewel that added to stats/res, 2x perfect emeralds for the lower poison resistance on enemy)
Rare Gloves(48 defense)(+1 Javelin/spear skills, +strength/dex, +30% cold resist)
2x Horadric Rings
Lenymo Sash(rare)(Mostly for the +1 skills, I need to find something better soon)
Rare boots(8 defense)(+1 passive/magic skills, 10% FHR, 12% light res, 40% fire res,half freeze duration)
The Ward(rare)(shield)
Rockfleece(rare)(armor)
Circlet(rare)(192 defense)(+1 amazon skills, +160 defense, +16 vitality, +29 energy, +27 life, 6% more life, 6% more mana, magic/physical damage reduced by 9) -- This is going to be replaced with this after I get some things to put in the sockets: Circlet(Rare)(33 defense)(+3 javelin/spear skills,+15 dex, +17 energy, +16 life replinish, 3 open sockets still)
Mahim-Oak Curio amulet(rare)