<[[File:Maximus-icon.jpg|left]][[File:Maximus-demon2.jpg|thumb|300px|Maximus' fire-chained demon.]][[Maximus]] is a [[legendary two-handed sword]] that can be found in Diablo 3 and Reaper of Souls. This item typecan be found and equipped by any class. The [[Smart Drop]] system ensures that this xx will usually roll with the [[mainstat]] appropriate to the class that finds it. ==Maximus properties==" This item has a [[legendary affix]] that summons a large winged demon with a huge sword to fight on the character's side. The demon is tethered to the wielder of Maximus (player or Follower) by a [[Fire Chain]] that damages any monsters that touch it. The demon lasts for about 18 seconds, unless killed sooner, and has a ~12 second cooldown. The Demon's melee attacks deal 100% weapon damage, and strikes slowly, at 0.625 Attacks Per Second. The Fire Chain deals fire damage, but it is not boosted by +fire damage equipment. The damage from the chain ticks 5 times per second and can deal crit damage like most other pet attacks.[http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/12187048616] * All stats listed in the database scale up to the level of this item when dropped.* See the sample screenshots below to see how this item will roll at level 70. {||'''Maximus: Legendary two-handed sword'''* Minimum Item Level: 60 '''Item stats at level 70: '''* 3020.5–3388.5 DPS* (2245-2507) - (3008-3386) Damage* 1.15 Attacks per Second Primary Attributes* {{c_blue|Fire skills deal (15-20)% more damage.}}* {{c_blue|+(1177-1439)-(1410-1788) Fire Damage}}* {{c_blue|One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)}}** {{c_blue|+(946-1125) Strength}}** {{c_blue|+(946-1125) Dexterity}}** {{c_blue|+(946-1125) Intelligence}}* {{c_blue|+1 random primary affix}} Secondary Affixes:* {{c_blue|+1 random secondary affix}}* {{c_orange|Chance on hit to summon a Demonic Slave.}} (30%) {{C_gold|''The famed warrior Maximus defeated ninety-nine demons single"-handedly in <br>Maximus<the Battle of Lut Bahadur, and imbued his sword with their demonic power.''}}|} '''Salvages into: '''* Level 1-60: 1 [[Fiery Brimstone]]* Level 61-70: 1 [[Forgotten Soul]] ==Item Examples== Several examples of this item equipped on level 70 characters can be seen below. View hundreds more [http://diablonut.incgamers.com/item>/maximus samples of the Maximus] via DiabloNut's armory. [[File:Maximus-nut1.jpg|center|thumb|700px]]
==Gallery==
File:Maximus2.jpg|Alternate view.
File:Maximus3.jpg|Alternate view.
File:Maximus-db.jpg|Maximus database.
File:Maximus-demon1.jpg|Maximus' fire-chained demon.
File:Maximus-demon3.jpg|Maximus' fire-chained demon.
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