Ice Battle Mage (Cold Sorc)

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Pashu wrote:I'm actually super confused about Covens and Masteries, till 145 they're different, then different skills by 145. Could you please clarify that in the guide? The Ice Elementals regardless if 5 or 10, die in single AoE on tougher Ubers anyway, don't see how could they be useful at all vs. say 20% DR one since it works with Cold tree anyway. The choice is between Specialization / 20% DR / Chemistry, can't decide which one to pick honestly. As for Covens, can't understand picking Hive over Nova Charge since it additionally gives you %dex as Energy allowing you for higher dmg potential.

Also Raven Familiar : 1 Point when in previous sections it's advised to level it up to 12 for additional +3 skills? Something doesn't add up here either.

Don't get me wrong, i'm loving the build, but i think we all could use a little clarification over these matters.

the end game is going to be updated, there are still alot of skill points unused that i didnt place or move, you need to invest more points into elementals and stats. and during those stages in the game you are only able to select those skills at the time until you do charms. so the transition is a respec at like level 120 . as for picking hive over nova charge its not about picking those two skills at all. its about picking Vengeful power over Warp Armor, Hive is just consider as a bonus for small last hits.


Im trying my best to update it as quick and fast as possible, but like ive said before, im still pretty sick so its hard to kind of stay focused. The endgame tree needs to be reworked ASAP., I myself just haven't reached end game. i've been updating the guide as I go. Currently level 130, I will be getting level 140-145 today to transition into endgame. Just need some time and patience :)
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how do u get Leech? does life on hit work? i'm pretty new dont get this part

*Oil of Conjuration | 5x Life Leach A.K.A (Life Stolen Per Hit %) / Arcane Hunger Effigy (Make sure it's socketed with Zan Esu Jewels before using Arcane Hunger Effigy) / 2x Sigil of Absolution / xx
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whiteman007 wrote:how do u get Leech? does life on hit work? i'm pretty new dont get this part

*Oil of Conjuration | 5x Life Leach A.K.A (Life Stolen Per Hit %) / Arcane Hunger Effigy (Make sure it's socketed with Zan Esu Jewels before using Arcane Hunger Effigy) / 2x Sigil of Absolution / xx



this is for more damage on your spells, sorry bout that fixing now mystic orb section for end game right now. you ideally want IAS % and Life stolen per hit % . Life leach will work with this build since Glacial Torrent is now an Attack.
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whiteman007 wrote:how do u get Leech? does life on hit work? i'm pretty new dont get this part

*Oil of Conjuration | 5x Life Leach A.K.A (Life Stolen Per Hit %) / Arcane Hunger Effigy (Make sure it's socketed with Zan Esu Jewels before using Arcane Hunger Effigy) / 2x Sigil of Absolution / xx



this is for more damage on your spells, sorry bout that fixing now mystic orb section for end game right now. you ideally want IAS % and Life stolen per hit % . Life leach will work with this build since Glacial Torrent is now an Attack.



i dont leech with life leech form the charm tho
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Dru wrote:
whiteman007 wrote:how do u get Leech? does life on hit work? i'm pretty new dont get this part

*Oil of Conjuration | 5x Life Leach A.K.A (Life Stolen Per Hit %) / Arcane Hunger Effigy (Make sure it's socketed with Zan Esu Jewels before using Arcane Hunger Effigy) / 2x Sigil of Absolution / xx



this is for more damage on your spells, sorry bout that fixing now mystic orb section for end game right now. you ideally want IAS % and Life stolen per hit % . Life leach will work with this build since Glacial Torrent is now an Attack.



i dont leech with life leech form the charm tho



brb testing the same right now.

* "Updated" best choice of sustaining life is LAeK . Life After each Kill
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IDK if you have tried this build with Moonstrike instead of Frigid Nova, but Jesus Christ is it a fantastic combo at low-level!!! FN sucks nuts comparatively and makes for an absolutly grueling grind-fest! 20-pnts into Moon for max +life% and duration, instead of 25 for FN.

And your guide is incorrect about Glacial Torrent being single target! That is my main killing skill I used for mobs as it is multi-target and multi-hitting! It is king so far for low-level!

You are also missing out on a free 20% damage reduction from Melee Devotion for 1-point, as it has been confirmed to work with cold based spells (it locks out skills you cannot use, and I can use all my cold based skills with it just fine), however it does not display on the LCS, but has been confirmed to work.
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What kind of stuff are you putting on Honorific gloves and belts?

I've taken your advice from earlier. Got my res maxed in nightmare. About to beat nightmare. just beat the ancients. Finding some tier 4 items for the Honorific items.
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Taem wrote:IDK if you have tried this build with Moonstrike instead of Frigid Nova, but Jesus Christ is it a fantastic combo at low-level!!! FN sucks nuts comparatively and makes for an absolutly grueling grind-fest! 20-pnts into Moon for max +life% and duration, instead of 25 for FN.

And your guide is incorrect about Glacial Torrent being single target! That is my main killing skill I used for mobs as it is multi-target and multi-hitting! It is king so far for low-level!

You are also missing out on a free 20% damage reduction from Melee Devotion for 1-point, as it has been confirmed to work with cold based spells (it locks out skills you cannot use, and I can use all my cold based skills with it just fine), however it does not display on the LCS, but has been confirmed to work.



- Yea maybe for early game Melee Devotion would be better, but i mean like i said before you kinda wanna set yourself up for end game content. You are gonna want the ice elementals to reach your max resists quicker and easier. as for glacial torrent "not" being a single target skill you might want to read the skill again. You can definitely use it to speed clear, but it is mainly a boss killing skill.

Glacial Torrent:
"New level 20 active skill, requires a scepter or an orb
Unleashes a freezing cascade in melee range, dealing heavy single target damage
Total damage multiplier increases by 1% per Base Level"



livewirejsp wrote:What kind of stuff are you putting on Honorific gloves and belts?

I've taken your advice from earlier. Got my res maxed in nightmare. About to beat nightmare. just beat the ancients. Finding some tier 4 items for the Honorific items.


You can go to Gheed and buy a Tier 4 item and use a oil of renewal on it then use mark of infusion on it to turn it into a T4 Honorific Item.
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Dru wrote:
livewirejsp wrote:What kind of stuff are you putting on Honorific gloves and belts?

I've taken your advice from earlier. Got my res maxed in nightmare. About to beat nightmare. just beat the ancients. Finding some tier 4 items for the Honorific items.


You can go to Gheed and buy a Tier 4 item and use a oil of renewal on it then use mark of infusion on it to turn it into a T4 Honorific Item.


Are you making res boots? spell damage?