Actually the setup on counters pic isn't exactly the one i am using now on regular monsters. I 've used the talisman jade emperor only to fullfill the 80% elemental res for the Chimera encounter.
What i 've learned with Xmax is that it's much more easier to play with 4 artefacts rather than Talisman of the Jade Emperor (or anything else)
- Silver heart for undead/demons
- Sigil of the bast for beasts/beastmen
- Golden belt for giants
- Eye of ra for insectoids
Note that it isn't necessary to change the artefact each time ! But acts and some particular areas are mainly populated by a kind of monster, like demons in act 4.
It's just a personal preference though, i don't say it's the way to go...
Therefore building a gear setup with 80% recharge gear, +4 to all skills,
and without the talisman jade emperor is like trying to square the circle
But it's possible.
So yes it's a perma battle standard + dark covenant and no it's Gram rather than Tyrfing in the pic. Sure, Tyrfing is the best in slot but i don't have it.