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I have been using the full set and i clear cows, can kill belial and whatnot without much trouble

Set:
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However ive had quite a few people tell me the set isnt that great


So far ive heard to use/what i have..

Starhawk
Starhawk
Warp Blade (Sacred)

One-Hand Damage: 49 to 86
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 400
Item Level: 105
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
Innate Tri-Elemental Damage:
(45.0% of Dexterity)
Area Effect Attack
25% Chance to cast level 50 Magic Missiles on Melee Attack
+(3 to 5) to Sorceress Skill Levels
50% Attack Speed
Adds 400-500 Magic Damage
-(25 to 35)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
10% Chance to Avoid Damage
Socketed (6)


Witchhunter's Hood
Witchhunter's Hood
Cap (Sacred)

Defense: (2136 - 2611) to (2161 - 2642)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength:
250
Item Level: 1
+(80 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
10% to Strength
10% to Dexterity
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +(31 to 40)%
Physical Resist 5%
(16 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)

Witchhunter's Attire
(Assassin Claw Set)


Beads of the Snake Queen
Beads of the Snake Queen
Amulet

Required Level: 100
Item Level: 120
4% Chance to cast level 33 Scorpion Blade on Kill
Adds 5-10 Damage
Stun Attack
+(200 to 500) Defense
(20 to 25)% to Strength
(20 to 25)% to Dexterity
+100 Life after each Kill


rings of choice (i use
Empyrean Band
Empyrean Band
Ring

Required Level: 40
Item Level: 40
1% Chance to cast level 18 Singularity on Kill
(3 to 5)% to All Attributes
Maximum Life +3%
Maximum Mana +10%
(5 to 15)% Gold Find
and
Der Nebelring
Der Nebelring
Ring

Required Level: 110
Item Level: 105
+(20 to 30)% to Summoned Minion Life
+15% to Summoned Minion Damage
+1000 Defense
+400 to Life
Physical Resist (4 to 6)%
+(40 to 50) Life after each Kill
+2 to Light Radius
)

??armor (using
Armor of the Old Religion
Armor of the Old Religion
Ceremonial Armor (Sacred)

Defense: (8437 - 9306) to (10452 - 11529)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 722
Item Level: 105
+(4 to 5) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+200 Spell Focus
50% Hit Recovery
+(35 to 50)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(35 to 50)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(35 to 50)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(9 to 12) to Sacrifices
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Elemental Resists +25%
10% Chance to Avoid Damage
+(101 to 150) Life after each Kill
Socketed (6)
)

??shield (using
Dryadbark
)

??belt (using
Deadfall
Deadfall
Heavy Belt (4)

Defense: (135 - 159) to (178 - 210)
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 36
Item Level: 19
2% Chance to cast level 2 Shower of Rocks on Kill
1% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(24 to 46)% Enhanced Defense
+(16 to 25) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(11 to 15)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (485 - 551) to (616 - 700)
Required Level: 24
Required Strength: 62
Item Level: 36
2% Chance to cast level 4 Shower of Rocks on Kill
2% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(69 to 92)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 45) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1270 - 1400) to (1595 - 1758)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 218
Item Level: 51
2% Chance to cast level 8 Shower of Rocks on Kill
3% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(115 to 137)% Enhanced Defense
+(56 to 65) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1918 - 2095) to (2403 - 2626)
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 436
Item Level: 85
2% Chance to cast level 12 Shower of Rocks on Kill
4% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(138 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
+(66 to 75) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(36 to 40)%
Socketed (2)
)

??boots (using
Charge of the Goddess
)

i have 45%ar 18%dex 41dex lvl 30 base gloves, (with +120res @lvl100 atm)


i got 95f resist, and l/c/p at 85% and stacked the rest of my sockets with %dex



ive managed to get max block with my current setup

can anyone give their opinion on what items i should search for


bear in mind i probably wont be able to get the best of the best, so saying something like 'get 5 different xis runewords' wont be possible to me
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Hmm...
Maybe consider throwing some of the following items into the mix in different combinations and see if they work for you:

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Since you've already got max block, you may have quite a bit of leeway to play around with different gear combos. I'm no expert, though, so take this list for what it's worth. :)

*EDIT: Forgot to add gloves...
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If you've hit max block comfortably, work on getting at least 30% DR if possible,if not more (Ice elementals give a def/DR bonus aura if you use them), up to the 50% total cap.

From there, check your:
Pierce: -100% to whatever damage types you have, -199% for bosses.
Max HP: The more the better, as long as you don't sacrifice too much damage or other stats in attempt to get higher HP.
Crushing Blow: Definitely get this close to 100% if possible.
Epicenter (Xis)
is a very good option for Crushing Blow and Max HP.
Resistances: Getting higher max res is good, but also make sure you get enough stacked resist, as monsters/bosses can have their own pierce to your resist. 350 should be safe enough total stacked for each one. (can adjust to get more if needed).

Then just check your other speed breakpoints: Faster Hit Recovery, Increased Attack Speed, Faster Block Rate, etc.
MarcFD
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Thanks for the ideas and explanation, it really helps

So im assuming i should stick with
Starhawk
Starhawk
Warp Blade (Sacred)

One-Hand Damage: 49 to 86
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 400
Item Level: 105
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
Innate Tri-Elemental Damage:
(45.0% of Dexterity)
Area Effect Attack
25% Chance to cast level 50 Magic Missiles on Melee Attack
+(3 to 5) to Sorceress Skill Levels
50% Attack Speed
Adds 400-500 Magic Damage
-(25 to 35)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
10% Chance to Avoid Damage
Socketed (6)
? (ive had 2 people tell me its probably my best bet)

Im not sure if i can part with
Witchhunter's Hood
Witchhunter's Hood
Cap (Sacred)

Defense: (2136 - 2611) to (2161 - 2642)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength:
250
Item Level: 1
+(80 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
10% to Strength
10% to Dexterity
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +(31 to 40)%
Physical Resist 5%
(16 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)

Witchhunter's Attire
(Assassin Claw Set)
(i do have
Royal Circlet
Royal Circlet
Tiara (Sacred)

Defense: (1740 - 1957) to (1968 - 2214)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 392
Item Level: 105
+2 to All Skills
+50% Damage to Demons
+50% Damage to Undead
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
(21 to 25)% to All Attributes
Elemental Resists +(25 to 30)%
Physical Resist 5%
(21 to 25)% Magic Find
Socketed (4)
i could swap out, but i prefer the cap's stats)
Is maximum resist really helpful? If not maybe i will try the circlet

I doubt ill ever get
Atanna Khan's Dress
Atanna Khan's Dress
Ceremonial Armor (Sacred)

Defense: 10306 to 14529
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 722
Item Level: 120
+20 to Maximum Familiar Skill Level
3% Chance to cast level 60 Magic Missiles on Death Blow
30% Movement Speed
+(5 to 10) to Arcane Swarm
+200% Enhanced Defense
+(1000 to 3000) Defense
Elemental Resists -25%
Physical Resist (5 to 10)%
10% Chance to Avoid Damage
Socketed (6)
, and when i put on
Armor of the Old Religion
Armor of the Old Religion
Ceremonial Armor (Sacred)

Defense: (8437 - 9306) to (10452 - 11529)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 722
Item Level: 105
+(4 to 5) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+200 Spell Focus
50% Hit Recovery
+(35 to 50)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(35 to 50)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(35 to 50)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(9 to 12) to Sacrifices
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Elemental Resists +25%
10% Chance to Avoid Damage
+(101 to 150) Life after each Kill
Socketed (6)
, it boosts my damage about 25%(i assume spell damage affects the elemental damages on starhawk, and charms ect)

Im thinking of going with
Khalim's Protector

Khalim's Protector
Shields
Except Barbarian Shields

'VenLoVenAmn'
Runeword Level: 100
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
2% Base Block Chance
60% Block Speed
-15% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(171 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Poison Resist +4%
Poison Resist +25%
+50 Life after each Kill
50% Bonus to Defense
, with 600 saved dex points needed for block, i can maybe invest in more maximum resist gems to achieve 95 all resists? (already have 95 fire, 85/85/85, with shield ill have 95 poison, just another 10 gems and i got 95 all)
I was also wondering why it shows stormflyer with 6 sockets, when website says max sockets it can get is 4

I have
Baron Sludge's Bonecrusher
, only thing is it lacks def, resists and dex, and if im going to go 95 all resist, i wont be able to use these gloves

The rest i havn't put enough thought into, ill probably come up with more ideas by tonight :)

I just read your post hawkins
to be honest i completely forgot about ice elementals 25% damage reduce, and i do use them too :lol:

I think i will have to go with epicenter, my starhawk has 6x rainbows, then deadfall(10%) and 5% on a charm is all i have right now (45 total)
The set i was using landed me like 75-80 CB. I see there are harder charms i could attain with 11-20 CB (again im not sure how soon ill be able to beat these bosses)

Thanks for the help guys, im going to rethink a full setup and let you guys know the items and final stats it comes with
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MarcFD wrote:Thanks for the ideas and explanation, it really helps

So im assuming i should stick with
Starhawk
Starhawk
Warp Blade (Sacred)

One-Hand Damage: 49 to 86
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 400
Item Level: 105
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
Innate Tri-Elemental Damage:
(45.0% of Dexterity)
Area Effect Attack
25% Chance to cast level 50 Magic Missiles on Melee Attack
+(3 to 5) to Sorceress Skill Levels
50% Attack Speed
Adds 400-500 Magic Damage
-(25 to 35)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
10% Chance to Avoid Damage
Socketed (6)
? (ive had 2 people tell me its probably my best bet)


Generally yea, if you're focusing on rainbow damage output. If you're doing something like dcows, you could look into higher physical damage with a
Steel Punisher
Steel Punisher
Warp Blade (Sacred)

One-Hand Damage: (172 - 187) to (332 - 358)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 400
Item Level: 120
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
Area Effect Attack
Spiral Dance: +300% Bonus Magic Damage
15% Chance to cast level 25 ATMG Sentry on Melee Attack
+(1 to 2) to Sorceress Skill Levels
Adds 40-100 Damage
(15 to 20)% Life stolen per Hit
+(170 to 200)% Enhanced Damage
10% Deadly Strike
Physical Resist 10%
Socketed (6)
, if you happen to come across one because cows don't have physical resist. Otherwise, Starhawk is likely your best bet.

MarcFD wrote:Im not sure if i can part with
Witchhunter's Hood
Witchhunter's Hood
Cap (Sacred)

Defense: (2136 - 2611) to (2161 - 2642)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength:
250
Item Level: 1
+(80 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
10% to Strength
10% to Dexterity
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +(31 to 40)%
Physical Resist 5%
(16 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)

Witchhunter's Attire
(Assassin Claw Set)
(i do have
Royal Circlet
Royal Circlet
Tiara (Sacred)

Defense: (1740 - 1957) to (1968 - 2214)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 392
Item Level: 105
+2 to All Skills
+50% Damage to Demons
+50% Damage to Undead
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
(21 to 25)% to All Attributes
Elemental Resists +(25 to 30)%
Physical Resist 5%
(21 to 25)% Magic Find
Socketed (4)
i could swap out, but i prefer the cap's stats)
Is maximum resist really helpful? If not maybe i will try the circlet


Both items are very good. Royal Circlet is good because of the up=to 25% all attributes, DR, and the bonus damage to enemy types, and such. Basically every stat on both caps are very good. Witchunter cap is good if you need the bonus max res, but 85 is usually good enough for general gameplay (kab charm + azmodan charm). Personal preference at that point.

MarcFD wrote:I doubt ill ever get
Atanna Khan's Dress
Atanna Khan's Dress
Ceremonial Armor (Sacred)

Defense: 10306 to 14529
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 722
Item Level: 120
+20 to Maximum Familiar Skill Level
3% Chance to cast level 60 Magic Missiles on Death Blow
30% Movement Speed
+(5 to 10) to Arcane Swarm
+200% Enhanced Defense
+(1000 to 3000) Defense
Elemental Resists -25%
Physical Resist (5 to 10)%
10% Chance to Avoid Damage
Socketed (6)
, and when i put on
Armor of the Old Religion
Armor of the Old Religion
Ceremonial Armor (Sacred)

Defense: (8437 - 9306) to (10452 - 11529)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 722
Item Level: 105
+(4 to 5) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+200 Spell Focus
50% Hit Recovery
+(35 to 50)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(35 to 50)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(35 to 50)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(9 to 12) to Sacrifices
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Elemental Resists +25%
10% Chance to Avoid Damage
+(101 to 150) Life after each Kill
Socketed (6)
, it boosts my damage about 25%(i assume spell damage affects the elemental damages on starhawk, and charms ect)


It's a false display in the screen. Spell damage does not boost elemental damage to weapon, but it will boost any spell procs you might have.

MarcFD wrote:Im thinking of going with
Khalim's Protector

Khalim's Protector
Shields
Except Barbarian Shields

'VenLoVenAmn'
Runeword Level: 100
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
2% Base Block Chance
60% Block Speed
-15% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(171 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Poison Resist +4%
Poison Resist +25%
+50 Life after each Kill
50% Bonus to Defense
, with 600 saved dex points needed for block, i can maybe invest in more maximum resist gems to achieve 95 all resists? (already have 95 fire, 85/85/85, with shield ill have 95 poison, just another 10 gems and i got 95 all)
I was also wondering why it shows stormflyer with 6 sockets, when website says max sockets it can get is 4


Stormflyer
Stormflyer
Kite Shield (Sacred)

Defense: (4190 - 4737) to (4889 - 5527)
Chance to Block: 1% + Class%
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 550
Required Dexterity: 559
Item Level: 120
25% Chance to cast level 60 Forked Lightning on Melee Attack
1% Base Block Chance
+(30 to 40)% to Lightning Spell Damage
-(15 to 20)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+(130 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
(11 to 15)% to Dexterity
(31 to 40)% to Energy
Lightning Absorb 5%
25% Weapon Damage Taken Restores Mana
Socketed (4)
is likely one of your best options because of the spell damage proc (as mentioned boosted by many things a sorceress uses, such as pierce, your AotOR armor, and more), lightning damage, damage to mana (will lessen your worry about mana leech or mana drain with the expensive attacks of wraithsword and such), and the Faster Run/Walk is nice too as always. I think it gives increased block too? I can't remember off the top of my head. If you're trying to get higher defense, some extra speed boosts (FHR/IAS/FBR if you use FBR jewels), and up to 50 more pierce to combo with Starhawk and eliminate the need to orb any pierce anywhere (starhawk, shield - check following item tag, and charms will cap you off fairly easily at -100%) you can try
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Shields

'IgnFulGla'
Runeword Level: 100
+1 to All Skills
45% Cast Speed
45% Hit Recovery
-(27 to 30)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(27 to 30)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
-(27 to 30)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
(16 to 25)% Magic Find
Requirements +25%
. If you can afford the strength, make it in a Gothic Shield for the highest defense. Otherwise you can do a kite shield or a dex based shield - Bone or Spiked shield.

MarcFD wrote:I have
Baron Sludge's Bonecrusher
, only thing is it lacks def, resists and dex, and if im going to go 95 all resist, i wont be able to use these gloves


Try
Facebreaker
Facebreaker
Chain Gloves (Sacred)

Defense: (1784 - 1939) to (2299 - 2469)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 575
Item Level: 120
+1% Attack Speed per 20 Strength
Stun Attack
+(130 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
+(600 to 1000) Defense
-15% to Dexterity
Physical Resist 5%
+2 Life on Striking
Socketed (4)
for the crushing blow, DR, and some extra def with space for Thai runes if you're comfortable with your max res, otherwise can add the pgems to it, or if you want more spell damage focus and some extra damage, try
Glor-An-Fhaidha's Firebark
, or even
Lamha Na Draoithe
Lamha Na Draoithe
Gauntlets (Sacred)

Defense: (1339 - 1506) to (1567 - 1763)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 625
Item Level: 120
+2 to All Skills
+150 Spell Focus
30% Cast Speed
+(16 to 20)% to Spell Damage
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
+75 to Strength
-100 to Life
Elemental Resists +15%
Socketed (4)
if you're going full spell damage procsorc.
MarcFD
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Build idea i put together, it seems pretty fun

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Achieves with most charms (w/o trophies)
350 all res
95/85/85/85
max block
129/109 fbr/fhr
50%dr (withsummon)
-100 light
100%cb

and i still got some mo space to play with..
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MarcFD wrote:Thanks for the ideas and explanation, it really helps
I have
Baron Sludge's Bonecrusher
, only thing is it lacks def, resists and dex, and if im going to go 95 all resist, i wont be able to use these gloves


Baron Sludge's Bonecrusher
? I thought this was a serious thread. Garbage item.

Don't @ me.