Maximus is a Legendary two-handed sword in Diablo III. It requires character level 60 to drop.
The unique property summons a sword-bearing demon (model based on Oppressor) for 15 seconds. He engages the closest enemy in melee combat, dealing 100% of the master's damage as Physical and being able to draw the enemy attention to himself for quite a long time. The bearer of the sword and the demon are linked with a chain of fire that causes roughly 100-150% Fire damage every 0.25 seconds on touch, to a total of 400-600% damage per second. Both types of damage can critically hit, but do not benefit from elemental damage bonus.
Only one slave can be summoned at a time, but there appears to be no cooldown. The sword also offers a considerable Fire skill damage bonus.
Stats (Level 60)[]
Maximus
Legendary Two-Handed Sword
Properties:
- 1836.5–2054.3 Damage Per Second
- (1426–1588)–(1913–2147) Damage
- 1.10 Attacks per Second
- Fire skills deal 15–20% more damage.
- Chance on hit to summon a Demonic Slave
- +(732–894)–(877–1111) Fire Damage
- One of 3 Magic Properties (varies):
- +495–787 Strength
- +495–787 Intelligence
- +495–787 Dexterity
- +2 Random Magic Properties
The famed warrior Maximus defeated 99 demons singlehandedly in the Battle of Lut Bahadur, and imbued his sword with their demonic power.