Mana Sorceress

[Hrishi]

MANA SORCERESS

Apologies for the lack of updates with the new 2.0 patch, I've been quite busy and don't want to fully update the guide until I've played a lot myself so I know for a fact I'm suggesting the right things here. Will update eventually, but might be a while!

INTRODUCTION

The Mana Sorceress is a very different kind of caster compared to most other caster builds in this game. Instead of caring about Elemental types or Spell Damage, virtually all your damage derives from your mana pool. She offers very fast clear at the higher levels as well as very respectable single target damage.

When doing this write-up, my biggest wish is to allow readers to understand how to build their own Mana Sorceresses, and make informed decisions on their own gearing process and otherwise, without needing to necessarily refer to some list of items. I personally feel that a guide's first job is to be able to teach the reader how to be able to understand the ins and outs of a particular spec, and be able to devise their own plan after understanding this. Of course, I will also provide some examples of gear you might want to use and some recommendations there.

To this end, let me start by going over some basics, and then proceed onto more advanced mechanics here. This guide will assume you know the basics of ARPGs in general along with basic Diablo 2 and Median XL knowledge.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me over Discord too: Hrishi#9580

PATCH HISTORY

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I will attempt to preserve a list of changes this build specifically has had since the release of sigma, in case you would like to check out what has changed since you last played the build.

Current Patch

Patch 1.5.0
- Buffs to the Mana Sorc set, making it more attractive for us to consider using.
- Addition of the reworked

Knave

Knave
Boots
'SolChamQor'
Runeword Level: 100
Mana Sweep: -25% Total Damage, Leeches no Mana
+(0 to 1) to Sorceress Skill Levels
5% Deadly Strike
+40 to Mana
Maximum Mana +(5 to 10)%
Magic Resist +(2 to 5)%
Physical Resist (2 to 5)%

runeword, giving us another path to using Mana Sweep as a main skill.
- Buffs to Twilight Havoc, making it a bit more attractive to use.

Overall, the biggest change is the rework of

Knave

Knave
Boots
'SolChamQor'
Runeword Level: 100
Mana Sweep: -25% Total Damage, Leeches no Mana
+(0 to 1) to Sorceress Skill Levels
5% Deadly Strike
+40 to Mana
Maximum Mana +(5 to 10)%
Magic Resist +(2 to 5)%
Physical Resist (2 to 5)%

giving another way to use Mana Sweep. The buffs to the Mana Sorc set also helps alleviate early game gearing as well.

Older Patches

Patch 1.4.0
- Base stats of sorceress buffed, meaning we get more mana from our levels and from energy.
- Buffs to Mana Shield, making it slightly more important to ensure it stays up.
- Vengeful Power passive nerfed, now requiring 10 passive points to cap out.
- Slight buff to Warp Armor passive, very minor.
- Fairly significant buff to Snow Queen passive, making this a lot more attractive at only needing 15 points.
- Chronofield is now a curse, big nerf to high end labyrinth.
- Symbol of Esu now grants some absorb as well.
- Addition of Twilight Havoc as an extra skill in your arsenal.
- Addition of

Vaetia's Wall

Vaetia's Wall
Tower Shield (Sacred)
Defense: (4603 - 5157) to (5543 - 6210)
Chance to Block: -1% + Class%
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 460
Required Dexterity: 471
Item Level: 105
-1% Base Block Chance
-(11 to 15)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(4 to 8) to Vengeful Power (Sorceress Only)
+(4 to 8) to Warp Armor (Sorceress Only)
+(4 to 8) to Snow Queen (Sorceress Only)
+(4 to 8) to Living Flame (Sorceress Only)
+(141 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(11 to 25)%
Maximum Elemental Resists +(0 to 1)%
Requirements -20%
Socketed (4)

, an incredibly solid sacred unique for this build.
- Addition of the Mana Sorc set, finally!

Overall, some major changes to the build in terms of a shake-up. Power-wise other than the Chronosphere nerf, we gained a lot of mana from the base stat changes.

Patch 1.3.0
No changes in any way to this build.

Patch 1.2.0
- Overhaul of set item levels and accessibility. Allows finding and equipping of set items at an earlier level.
- Adjustments to Mana Sweep cooldown scaling, should not be relevant for this particular build.
- Arcane Torrent receives a slight buff making it slightly more competitive with Mana Sweep.
- Removal of Perfect Sphere, going with it one easy way to hit 90% maximum resistances.

Overall, slight buff to the Arcane Torrent variant of the build and it is now harder to push maximum resistances to 90%.

Patch 1.1.0
- Nerfs to

Valthek's Command

Valthek's Command
War Staff (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 63 to 69
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 333
Item Level: 120
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
Mana Sweep: +15% Total Damage, Leeches no Mana
4% Chance to cast level 50 Vizjerei Rage on Death Blow
+(9 to 11) to Sorceress Skill Levels
Jitan's Gate Cooldown Reduced by 4 seconds
+(1 to 500) to Life
+(1 to 250) to Mana
Socketed (6)

. Still an incredibly solid item.

Overall, only a minor change to the unique which affects very little.

Patch 1.0.0
Base version of the guide.

OVERVIEW

Concept

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A Mana Sorc takes full advantage of the Arcane tree, with virtually all your offensive power deriving from the spells in there. Spells from the Arcane tree almost exclusively deal a special type of damage known as Feedback Damage. For this reason, a mana sorceress works very differently compared to every other caster type in the game. Essentially, the stats you look out for differ wildly from every other form of caster and your scaling also works entirely differently. Using Antimass, your mana pool also turns into your recovery.

Feedback Damage

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Feedback Damage is a special sort of damage type. It is basically a special form of Physical Damage, but the important thing to keep in mind is that very few stats actually affect feedback damage in any way. Spell Damage does not affect it, nor does Energy Factor. Feedback Damage draws virtually all it's damage from your mana pool. The only other way to boost damage is by boosting skill levels, which increases the ratio of mana that translates into damage.

It's effectiveness is reduced against enemies with damage reduction, but you cannot break their resistances with -Enemy Elemental Resistances. The only way to lower the resistances of enemies to feedback damage is with the use of skills that lower physical or feedback resistances. Chronofield is a great source of this, one of the ultimate Sorceress skills. This is why maxing out Chronofield is very important if you care about bossing. Some other classes also have ways to lower resistances, such as Spellbind and Bane.

Elemental Trees

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While Mana Sorceresses generally do not care about any of the elemental trees for offensive power, it is advised to pick a combo of 2 elemental trees to invest in, based on which defensive passive you wish to use.

Based on your combo of defensive passives, the way you play your own individual sorceress is going to change somewhat, as these defensive passives have somewhat significant impacts on how your character plays out. Have no fear though, having gone through and tried all combinations, they all work and it's a lot more of a preference thing. I encourage you to try them out and find what suits you best.

ATTRIBUTES

Attributes are incredibly straightforward for a Mana Sorceress. Because virtually all your damage derives from your mana pool, you're going to want to dump as many points as possible into Energy. STR/DEX is only in order to wear your gear, and your aim should be to get as much as possible from charms/gear such that you don't need to invest much, or at all.

STR: Enough for gear (ideally none)
DEX: Enough for gear (ideally none)
VIT: None
NRG: All

SKILLS

Skills are a lot more interesting than attributes are, with a number of decisions you can make here. To start with, in Median XL, you are only able to learn skills from any 2 of the elemental trees (fire, cold, lightning and poison). Your first major decision will be deciding what these supporting elements will be. Also you'll be distributing points across the entire Arcane tree, so figuring out which skills will be most important to you will be the other decision.

Below I will describe every skill that is relevant to the interests of a mana sorc and provide some suggestions.

Innate Skill

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You start with this skill and cannot put any points into it.

Mana Shield
This is a buff you can cast in order to cause 15% of the damage you take to be taken from mana instead of your life pool. As a mana sorc, in theory this is incredibly useful as your mana pool tends to be so large. In essence, this buff functions as a 15% damage reduction. The only downside to this is that this skill tends to turn off when your mana hits 0, which can happen often, especially with Antimass being used. However, sometimes with enough mana regeneration, this won't happen. So you need to be vigilant and turn it back on if you see it missing.

Arcane

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This will be the main tree most of your points will be used on.

Immersion
No matter what you do, this skill is something you must pick up, serving as your single target spell. Immersion deals feedback damage based on how much of your mana pool is missing. Meaning, this spell is best used on as empty a mana pool as possible. It hits extremely hard because it hits multiple times per cast.

Max this skill. Feel free to not put the last point in if it doesn't increase the % damage, as damage increases come every 2 levels.

Familiar
An incredibly useful supporting skill for Mana Sorceresses. While the summon itself can sometimes be fairly irrelevant, the aura it provides grants Cast Speed, % Energy and +Skills, all of which are stats that are incredibly useful to you.

Put as many points as possible into this. Note that the aura grants +1 to Skills per 4 Base Levels on the skill, so feel free to leave some points off if you do not meet the next threshold.

Arcane Torrent
An incredibly powerful spell with very good coverage, this will serve as your AoE spell. Unlike Immersion, Arcane Torrent deals feedback as well as magic damage, and both don't care about how much of your mana pool is missing. Rather, this spell cares about your current and maximum mana respectively. Meaning, this spell is best used when you have a full mana pool.

Max this skill. If you are using Valthek's Command, leave this skill at 1.

Mana Sweep
The other powerful AoE spell in your arsenal, Mana Sweep not only deals massive damage in a screenwide area, but also restores your mana when the spell hits any enemy. This spell's damage is based on how much of your mana pool is missing, much like Immersion. However, due to this spell leeching mana off enemies hit, you generally cannot use this in rapid succession and will need to swap over to Arcane Torrent. An exception to this rule is if you have the sacred unique Valthek's Command, which removes the mana leech off this spell. That allows you to spam this spell in rapid succession to make incredibly fast work of the entire screen. This spell starts with a cooldown, but points placed into this skill reduces it down to 0.

Put only 13 points in this spell to make the cooldown zero. Max this spell if you are using Valthek's Command or the Knave runeword.

Antimass
The glue that holds this entire spec together, and a powerful instant heal to boot, this spell consumes your entire mana pool in order to restore a percentage of that as your life. You will be switching to this skill constantly, as this skill works both as a panic button as well as something you pre-cast to boost your damage with Immersion or Mana Sweep. The cooldown is something to watch out for, because you can be left waiting for this cooldown at times.

Generally people only put 1 point into this skill, even though the cooldown does go down slightly with points. Feel free to dump any extra points into it if you have nothing else though.

Elemental Trees

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As stated earlier, you'll need to pick any two of the below defensive passives to alongside your mana sorc. While there are certainly more and less popular combinations of these, in general any combination of two will work, and will require you to gear differently to account for their differences.

If you are unsure which combination to go for, Lightning/Poison is typically the most popular and works quite well.

Living Flame (Fire)
The passive provides a ton of flat life and life regeneration, with increasing returns as you put more points into it. Unfortunately, it tends to be the least attractive option, as the life regeneration generally can seem wasteful, with Antimass generally taking care of your recovery needs. However, the massive flat life the passive provides can certainly result in something quite interesting.

If you take this, max.

Warp Armor (Lightning)
This passive provides a ton of Total Character Defense and a chance to avoid. This passive usually tends to be quite popular with mana sorcs, and it's not difficult to see why. The only downside to this one is that avoid-based mitigation can be a bit random, with it just not doing anything at times. However, the fact that avoid functions on virtually all forms of damage is nothing to laugh at, and the TCD it provides can lead to some very high defense numbers.

If you take this, max. Feel free to keep this in a multiple of 2, in order to benefit from Warp Armor's avoid bonus.

Snow Queen (Cold)
This passive provides a lot of flat defense and an increase to maximum life. While this used to be a lot more popular, it has fallen out of favor, but the bonuses are quite powerful. The main issue stems from flat defense from this passive being a bit less powerful than the TCD provided by Warp Armor. However, in combination with the life boost, it's certainly worth considering.

If you take this, put 15 points in to hit the maximum life bonus cap.

Vengeful Power (Poison)
The main draw of this passive is the incredibly useful Physical Resistance stat it provides. This passive also provides an increase to maximum life on top of that. It's not hard to see why this passive is incredibly popular among Mana Sorcs, as Physical Resistance isn't easy to come by. Getting a whopping 20% from this passive takes a lot of pressure off your gear, and it only takes 5 points to get this.

If you take this, put 10 points in to hit the Physical Resist cap.

Melee

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While generally a tree you'll entirely avoid, there is one skill that is worth considering.

Blade Spirits
This skill lets you summon floating swords to fight alongside you. While not exactly helping out your damage much, these provide a very useful distraction in a number of encounters, taking the pressure off you and letting you concentrate on damaging the boss instead of avoiding damage. However, they tend to die and can be quite annoying to keep up, especially in higher level content. However, they happen to inherit whatever elemental passives you end up taking, which can help their survival somewhat.

If you take this, you generally only put 1 point in. You can put more if you want to lean on them more heavily, but know that it'll naturally come at the cost of your own abilities. I personally do not like using them, but there's no denying they can be useful.

Reward Skills

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Below are all the skills that you get to unlock in various ways.

Twilight Havoc
You are able to acquire this skill at level 50 and it only takes 1 point to get. Unfortunately as a base skill, while it does deal a fair bit of magic damage, it gains power from points in your offensive elemental spells, of which you really won't be able to get much of. It doesn't cost much to take though, and with one of the Mana Sorc set bonuses it does let you power the spell up a fair bit, but it's only useful for bossing with it's 20 second long cooldown.

Not much advice to give here, put the 1 point that it needs and use it as you see fit.

Chronofield
One of the choices you have for your ultimate skill (of which you get to pick only one). However, this isn't really a very difficult choice. The other two ultimates do almost nothing for mana sorceresses, generally making Chronofield the only choice. However, Chronofield is incredible for this build. Not only is it one of the few sources of resistance reduction in the game for feedback skills, it also slows the movement speed down of everything in it's area by a very significant amount. You will find you use it very often. Note that it's mana cost is a bit high, which can be tricky to start with. Eventually, your mana pool will be too large for you to care.

I advise you to put as many points in as possible. You can get away with a single point if you really want to, but the more points you put in, the more feedback resistance you can shred off some bosses that need it.

Symbol of Esu
This skill is unlocked with the completion of the Ennead Challenge. This skill gives you the ability to create Moon Symbols in your Horadric Cube, which work similar to rejuvenation potions, except they only heal life. This is, however, a massive instant heal on demand, and will be something you'll want to hand at hand for many sticky situations. However, there's no need to dump points into it if you don't want to. Note, in order to make more, you can cube a single Symbol of Esu in your cube to create 2 more! Note that is also provides Fire/cold/lightning absorb, up to 5%.

Put 5 points in it to max out the absorb you get. It's very low investment for a great return so I always recommend doing this.

Force Blast
This skill is unlocked with the completion of the Bramwell Challenge. This is a screenwide nova that lowers the damage of enemies it hits by a very significant amount. I don't need to tell you that this spell is incredibly useful and is something you'll want to ensure you have up on bosses at all times if possible. While the damage reduction does not go up with levels, the duration does, which can help immensely.

Put how many ever points you can afford, you don't need too much here, but too little can be quite awkward in ensuring the debuff is always up on bosses, which may or may not be a problem. Any points beyond 1 is going to cost you points from defensive passives so you have been warned.

Conclusion

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Hopefully this overview gives you a better understand of the skills that pertain to mana sorceresses. As a general rule, you'll need to make the following decisions when figuring out your build.

Do I go Arcane Torrent or Mana Sweep?
You typically get better mana scaling off not using

Valthek's Command

Valthek's Command
War Staff (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 63 to 69
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 333
Item Level: 120
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
Mana Sweep: +15% Total Damage, Leeches no Mana
4% Chance to cast level 50 Vizjerei Rage on Death Blow
+(9 to 11) to Sorceress Skill Levels
Jitan's Gate Cooldown Reduced by 4 seconds
+(1 to 500) to Life
+(1 to 250) to Mana
Socketed (6)

and get to use a shield which can help defensively. You can also make use of Mana Sweep as a main skill if you use

Knave

Knave
Boots
'SolChamQor'
Runeword Level: 100
Mana Sweep: -25% Total Damage, Leeches no Mana
+(0 to 1) to Sorceress Skill Levels
5% Deadly Strike
+40 to Mana
Maximum Mana +(5 to 10)%
Magic Resist +(2 to 5)%
Physical Resist (2 to 5)%

but it comes at a damage loss on mana sweep which is not negligible at all. You'll have to use one of these two items to use Mana Sweep as a main skill, so make your choice here. Both work well.

Which Elemental Passives do I pick?
If you are unsure, Poison/Lightning cannot go wrong. I encourage you to try out different combinations though and see what works best for you.

Do I want Blade Spirits?
While I'm not a fan, there is no denying they are useful distractions in a great many encounters.

How do I distribute my extra skill points among my various supporting skills?
This one will definitely differ from person to person. My suggestion is to figure out how much you want into Force Blast for it to feel natural, and then you have a ballpark to figure the rest of your points out.

There is no one right answer, and I encourage you to play around with your configuration until you find one that works best for you.

GEARING

Compared to Stats and Skills, your gear will be the place where you'll have the greatest flexibility in what you wear, as well as being the biggest place where you get to put your own spin on your mana sorceress.

Before going into the specific pieces of gear that you'll want to be looking out for, I'd like to start by explaining the types of stats that are useful to you, and why. This way, I hope you will be able to look at any gear and be able to tell if this is useful to you or not.

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Mana
Should be extremely obvious, as your damage almost exclusively derives from this. I'll go into further detail later on, but this is definitely one of your top priorities when it comes to gearing.

Attributes
Both additional STR and DEX is useful in order to hit the thresholds you need, which saves points that you would otherwise need to invest. Getting additional NRG is also incredibly useful because this directly translates into damage (since NRG gives you mana).

+Skills
Also quite useful for mana sorceresses, as this is one of the few other ways to boost your damage unrelated to mana. While you do not need to go overboard with this, it's definitely worth going for.

Enhanced Defense
While not exactly something you're going out of your way for, defense is the main stat available to players to avoid damage. With defense too low, your hit animation will constantly get triggered and you won't be able to cast anything. Note that the cap on any single item is 200%. Anything higher can only be achieved through runewords or sockets.

Total Character Defense
This stat kinda goes alongside the last one, except it applies a multiplier to the sum of all your individual defenses. Very useful if you don't have much of it, but with a lot of TCD already on your gear or from your passives (such as Warp Armour), it's usefulness can go down somewhat.

Physical Resistance
A extremely useful stat that does exactly what it says on the tin, a percentage reduction to any physical damage you take. This is capped at 50%, and is incredibly useful to have at that value. I would definitely recommend trying to achieve this cap.

Elemental Resistances
This should be obvious to anyone familiar with ARPGs. You'll want to have your elemental resistances capped as soon as possible. Resistances are capped at 75%, but can be raised further. Generally, this isn't something you'll really go out of your way looking for, but it's nice to have if it happens to be there. You'll typically get a lot of this from your charms.

Maximum Elemental Resistances
Seeing as a lot of high end encounters deal plenty of elemental damage, this stat is extremely important. Essentially, this is the stat that lets you go higher than the 75% cap of resistances, up to 90%. Shooting for that cap is highly recommended for a number of encounters and I would definitely try to get there if possible. It can be quite difficult to do so, however.

Faster Cast Rate
This is what lets you cast your spells faster. If you are familiar with how Diablo 2 works, you should know FCR depends on you hitting the next breakpoint for you to actually cast faster. The Sorceress breakpoints for FCR are as follows.

Orb: 8 / 22 / 42 / 78 / 157
Staff: 6 / 19 / 42 / 83 / 194

Faster Hit Recovery
When you get hit by something, you play a "flinching" type animation. If this snimation plays too slowly, you might find yourself constantly in a state of hit-lock. Getting FHR on your gear is important to lower the times you spend in your flinch animation. The breakpoints for FHR are as follows.

Orb: 5 / 11 / 20 / 35 / 60 / 109 / 280
Staff: 2 / 9 / 19 / 35 / 65 / 142 / 728

Mana Regeneration
While you do not need to go overboard with this, it's incredibly useful to have when you aren't able to Mana Sweep to recover all your mana. Also if you use Valthek's Command, this is even more important because you no longer have access to Mana Sweep's leeching abilities.

MANA SCALING

I wanted to have a separate section for this, because this is an extremely important topic for people to understand. Mana is just weird in Diablo 2, and it's worth understanding the quirks associated with it.

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Explanation

To start with, you gain mana through the following ways.

Base Mana
This is the mana your character starts with.

Mana per Level
Sorceresses gain 20 mana per level.

Mana from base Energy
To be clear, this is mana gained from NRG, but specifically from NRG that you have put your points into. This is important as I'll explain.

Mana from additional Energy
Once again, mana gained from NRG, but anything additional from gear, skills or anything else. Note that this also includes All Attributes.

+ Mana bonuses
Generally found on gear, these are pretty straightforward. They provide the stated amount of flat mana.

+ Mana (Based on Character Level) bonuses
Similar to the above, except this number grows with your character level.

Now, all of these sources are additive sources of mana, as in, they all add a flat amount of mana to your existing mana pool. However, if you truly want to reach the massive mana pool values that is associated with mana sorceresses, you'll want to utilize multiplicative increases to your mana. There are two such sources.

Increased Energy %
Essentially a multiplier on your total NRG. Incredibly useful to get as much of as the more NRG your character gets, the more this stat ends up providing, naturally scaling into the end-game.

Increased Maximum Mana %
This stat is a multiplier on your mana value. If only it was as simple as that, but unfortunately there's a lot more to talk about here. Due to quirks in Diablo 2, this stat does not work on all sources of additional Mana. The sources that do work with this stat are as follows.

Base Mana
Mana per Level
Mana from base Energy
+ Mana bonuses

Consequentially, the following sources do not get scaled by this stat.

Mana from additional Energy
+ Mana (Based on Character Level) bonuses

Caps on Mana

Some more quirkiness with mana, the total amount of +mana you can have on a single piece of gear is 1897, no more.

The total cap on your mana pool is 65535. Anything above that loops around and brings your mana down to 0 on the client, so you cannot display any values above that. This results in some issues like it thinking you do not have the mana to cast a spell, for example. Also, 50k mana is the cap for Mana Sweep, you cannot get further damage above a mana pool of 50k with that skill.

Conclusion

What this means is, broadly speaking, there are two methods of hyper-scaling your mana pool. One is through NRG stacking, and the other is through pure mana stacking. Of course, in practice, you will mostly be using a combination of the two, but understanding the divergent nature of how these stats scale will allow you to make better decisions in the gearing process. You also have a very clear goal to hit, which is either 50k mana or 65k mana, which means once you hit this goal you can concentrate on other stats useful to you.

[Hrishi]

EARLY GAME WALKTHROUGH

This section will cover the various aspects of playing through both normal and nightmare difficulty.

Progression

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Generally speaking, it's pretty difficult to mess up too much at this stage. Your main aim here is to proceed through both normal and nightmare at a decent pace and start preparing for the challenges of hell.

Your general playstyle will be Antimass to clear your mana pool, following up with a Mana Sweep. After which you'll clear up any remaining monsters with Arcane Torrent spam. For bosses, you'll generally rely on Immersion spam. Throw in a Twilight Havoc whenever you can.

Quests
When progressing from normal to nightmare, as well as when you progress from nightmare to hell, ensure you have done the following quests in that difficulty as their rewards are very useful and you don't want to be going back just to do them.

Act 1: Den of Evil
Act 2: Radament's Lair
Act 3: The Golden Bird
Act 3: Lam Esen's Tome
Act 5: Prison of Ice

Level Challenge (Sunstone of the Twin Seas)

The first challenge you'll come across, you'll find a portal open after killing all of Baal's minions in normal difficulty (specifically, after killing the last wave and the Infernal Projector). Just be careful when going around corners because there's a lot of physical damage here, including the potential for crazy hitlock. However, you get a very nice charm for your efforts.

Sunstone of the Twin Seas

Sunstone of the Twin Seas
Required Level: 50
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+2 to All Skills
10% Combat Speeds
-5% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-5% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
-5% to Enemy Cold Resistance
10% to All Attributes
Elemental Resists +10%
+5% to Experience Gained

Ennead Challenge

The second challenge you'll come across, by opening a portal after killing Mephisto in Nightmare. It won't be very difficult for you at that level. Just follow the path and kill the Necromancer when you get to him. You unlock your Ennead skill and get another nice charm to add to your collection.

Nexus Crystal

Nexus Crystal
(Sorceress Challenge Item)

(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 90
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Unlocks your Ennead Skill
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+15% Bonus to Spell Focus
+15% to Spell Damage

Veteran Tokens

You'll come across veteran monsters at the end of every act in both nightmare and hell difficulties. You'll need to gather Evil Eyes from all 5 of these veteran packs. These packs are found in the following locations. You can recognize them by the green-colored text. Once you gather all 5 evil eyes, you can cube this with your Class Charm to get an added bonus. If you don't find them in the following zone, make a new game and try again.

Act 1: Clawstorm Terror found in Barracks or Jail
Act 2: Fairy Witch found in Canyon of the Magi
Act 3: Glowing Blob found in Travincal or Durance of Hate
Act 4: Landmass found in City of the Damned or River of Flame
Act 5: Bane Hunter found in Worldstone Keep or Antechamber

Stats

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Will basically be the same throughout the game. Don't be afraid to hold onto stat points if you feel you might need to pump some into STR to put on a piece of gear you have acquired.

STR: As much needed for gear
DEX: As much needed for gear
VIT: None
NRG: Everything else

Skills

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You will be following basically the same outline as given above, but feel free to hold off pumping too many points into Arcane spells at the very early game if your mana cannot handle it.

Put the majority of your points into Immersion and Arcane Torrent.
Put as many as you can spare into your two chosen Elemental Passives, Summon Familiar and Chronofield.
13 points into Mana Sweep
1 point into Antimass and Symbol of Esu
1 point into Twilight Havoc

Gear

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I'm going to try providing a variety of options in each slot, since while leveling you really do want to make do with what you have, and should not waste too much time going after very specific gear. That being said, most of these should be relatively straightforward to acquire. Just to note, many of these suggestions also can work well into hell difficulty too. The reason I've talked about them here is because I suggest acquiring them while progressing.

Helmet

Summit

: Can be made very early on, but isn't incredibly exciting.
Honorific Cap: While very costly in terms of gold (due to mystic orbs), these customized items are incredibly useful while leveling, and can be something you'll have on throughout the leveling process. MOs typically used are STR, ED, TCD, NRG or Elemental Resistances.

Stillwater

Stillwater
Bone Helm (4)
Defense: (73 - 85) to (106 - 123)
Required Level: 10
Required Strength: 29 to 30
Item Level: 19
1% Chance to cast level 8 Mana Sweep when Attacked
+(11 to 15) Spell Focus
+(21 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
+(76 to 100) to Mana
Regenerate Mana +(5 to 7)%
+10 Mana after each Kill
Requirements -(6 to 8)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (277 - 312) to (371 - 418)
Required Level: 27
Required Strength: 55 to 56
Item Level: 36
1% Chance to cast level 12 Mana Sweep when Attacked
+(21 to 25) Spell Focus
+(51 to 70)% Enhanced Defense
+(126 to 150) to Mana
Regenerate Mana +(10 to 12)%
+20 Mana after each Kill
Requirements -(10 to 12)%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (716 - 831) to (933 - 1083)
Required Level: 45
Required Strength: 183 to 188
Item Level: 51
1% Chance to cast level 20 Mana Sweep when Attacked
+(31 to 35) Spell Focus
+(81 to 110)% Enhanced Defense
+(176 to 225) to Mana
Regenerate Mana +(14 to 16)%
+28 Mana after each Kill
Requirements -(14 to 16)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1195 - 1352) to (1553 - 1757)
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 350 to 359
Item Level: 85
2% Chance to cast level 28 Mana Sweep when Attacked
+(36 to 40) Spell Focus
+(121 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(251 to 300) to Mana
Regenerate Mana +(18 to 20)%
+35 Mana after each Kill
Requirements -(18 to 20)%
Socketed (4)

: This Tiered Unique boosts a very sizable bonus to your mana pool. Highly recommended, and keep uptiering this as and when you can. The only downside is the large amount of STR this helmet requires.

Eulenspiegel

: A solid runeword with a lot of stats that you will like to have. Just ensure you have enough semi-useful Jewels to fill the item before making the runeword.

I generally skip Summit entirely and pick one between the above 3 and run with whichever you prefer all the way till Hell and beyond.

Body

Akara's Robe

: Very solid leveling item, giving you everything you need to make leveling smoother. You get this after doing the quest in Tristram in act 1 and defeating Griswold. Remember to upgrade it in nightmare difficulty.

Serenthia's Disguise

Serenthia's Disguise
Gambeson (4)
Defense: (130 - 143) to (260 - 286)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 5
Required Dexterity: 12
Item Level: 1
+(1 to 2) to Immersion (Sorceress Only)
+(1 to 2) to Arcane Torrent (Sorceress Only)
+(35 to 57)% Enhanced Defense
+(51 to 100) Defense
Elemental Resists +10%
Physical Resist 2%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (491 - 532) to (775 - 845)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 20
Required Dexterity: 18
Item Level: 31
+(3 to 4) to Immersion (Sorceress Only)
+(3 to 4) to Arcane Torrent (Sorceress Only)
+(81 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
+(151 to 200) Defense
Elemental Resists +20%
Physical Resist 4%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1261 - 1354) to (1875 - 2025)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 38
Required Dexterity: 39
Item Level: 51
+(5 to 6) to Immersion (Sorceress Only)
+(5 to 6) to Arcane Torrent (Sorceress Only)
+(126 to 149)% Enhanced Defense
+(351 to 400) Defense
Elemental Resists +30%
Physical Resist 6%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (1937 - 2060) to (2823 - 3020)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 46
Required Dexterity: 80
Item Level: 77
+(7 to 9) to Immersion (Sorceress Only)
+(7 to 9) to Arcane Torrent (Sorceress Only)
+(149 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
+(551 to 600) Defense
Elemental Resists +40%
Physical Resist 8%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (6)

: Another solid item that you can consider. While the item does not provide bonuses to mana itself, it gives you some physical resist and some hefty bonuses to both Immersion and Arcane Torrent. The only downside is the lack of resistances.

Nightscape

Nightscape
Lamellar Armor (4)
Defense: (105 - 112) to (218 - 232)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 4
Required Dexterity: 31
Item Level: 1
15% Cast Speed
15% Hit Recovery
+(6 to 10)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(11 to 15)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(41 to 50)% Enhanced Defense
+(76 to 100) to Mana
(6 to 10)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (2)
Defense: (359 - 379) to (629 - 664)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 22
Required Dexterity: 46
Item Level: 31
25% Cast Speed
25% Hit Recovery
+(11 to 20)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(16 to 20)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(16 to 20)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(61 to 70)% Enhanced Defense
+(126 to 150) to Mana
(11 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (4)
Defense: (856 - 898) to (1438 - 1510)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 39
Required Dexterity: 96
Item Level: 51
35% Cast Speed
35% Hit Recovery
+(21 to 30)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(31 to 35)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(21 to 25)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(81 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
+(176 to 200) to Mana
(21 to 30)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (5)
Defense: (1298 - 1421) to (2170 - 2376)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 48
Required Dexterity: 199
Item Level: 77
40% Cast Speed
40% Hit Recovery
+(31 to 40)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(36 to 40)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(26 to 30)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(26 to 30)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+(226 to 250) to Mana
(31 to 40)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (6)

: Another sorceress-specific body armor that is very worth considering. It has a rather large boost to mana and some summon-specific bonuses, which can be useful if you choose to use Blade Spirits.

Queen of Glass

Queen of Glass
Ancient Armor (4)
Defense: (315 - 344) to (630 - 688)
Required Level: 11
Required Strength: 33 to 34
Item Level: 29
15% Cast Speed
-(6 to 8)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(76 to 125) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Requirements -(11 to 15)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (899 - 969) to (1718 - 1852)
Required Level: 30
Required Strength: 57 to 60
Item Level: 40
25% Cast Speed
-(11 to 13)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(176 to 225) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
Requirements -(21 to 25)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2084 - 2224) to (3911 - 4173)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 175 to 186
Item Level: 67
35% Cast Speed
-(16 to 18)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(276 to 325) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(41 to 45)%
Cold Resist +(41 to 45)%
Requirements -(31 to 35)%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (3013 - 3202) to (5650 - 6005)
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 323 to 344
Item Level: 85
40% Cast Speed
-(18 to 20)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(326 to 375) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(46 to 50)%
Cold Resist +(46 to 50)%
Requirements -(36 to 40)%
Socketed (6)

: Very worth considering, as you get a large boost to mana as well as cast speed. On top of this, the item provides you with some resistances as well.

Curandera

Curandera
Sorceress Body Armors
'ZurUmTaha'
Runeword Level: 115
+4 to Sorceress Skill Levels
20% Cast Speed
-10% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+200% Enhanced Defense
+1 Life Regenerated per Second (Based on Character Level)
Regenerate Mana +7%
Elemental Resists +(45 to 65)%
Physical Resist 30%

: This might be a bit of an unconventional suggestion, but I've found it works rather well during the leveling process, providing you with some needed defensive stats. Of course, the downside is the lack of any mana boost on the item.

Oracle

: This sorceress-specific body runeword provides you with a very large boost to mana, one that makes this quite an attractive option.

Honestly, I've found the easiest option is to run with Akara's Robe throughout normal and nightmare for some much needed attributes and resistances, so it's the option which takes the least effort. However, if you'd like to go for any of the other suggestions, they work even better.

Gloves

Iblis

Iblis
Gloves
'TyrSur'
Runeword Level: 90
+40 Spell Focus if Sanguine Covenant is Active
+10% Maximum Mana if Solar Flare is Active
+(37 to 42)% to Fire Spell Damage
(25 to 35)% to Energy
Regenerate Mana +(10 to 15)%
Fire Absorb 4%
+10 to Light Radius

: It's not amazing, but you can get it at an extremely early level, and it has tons of space for MOs.

Kali

Kali
Gloves
'LumKo'
Runeword Level: 48
15% Chance to cast level 13 Seal of Fire on Kill
+2 to All Skills
+15% to Summoned Minion Resistances
-214 Defense
5% to Strength
Maximum Fire Resist +4%
Fire Resist +25%

: A lot of encounters you'll face will have fire damage during progression. This really helps with that. It also just happens to have some +skills which adds up.
Honorific Leather Gloves: This is the option I usually tend to use. As soon as I get to Act 5, I make myself one of these. MOs typically used are STR, ED, TCD, NRG or Elemental Resistances.

I usually go with Honorifics here. However, there's definitely room to run the runewords if you're so inclined.

Belt

Rainbow

Rainbow
Belts
'Eth'
Runeword Level: 15
+5% to Spell Damage
+(6 to 10)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
Regenerate Mana +(5 to 10)%
Elemental Resists +(10 to 15)%
(6 to 8)% Magic Find
+2 to Light Radius

: Acquirable at a very early level, this runeword is incredibly for low levels, because of the all resistances it provides. I tend to run with these for quite a while before replacing them.

Aerin Orbiter

Aerin Orbiter
Belt (4)
Defense: (88 - 96) to (121 - 132)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 28
Item Level: 10
5% Cast Speed
+(4 to 5)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(4 to 5)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(4 to 5)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(11 to 15) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(3 to 5)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (3 to 5)
Socketed (1)
Defense: (310 - 334) to (389 - 419)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 56
Item Level: 31
15% Cast Speed
+(8 to 9)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(8 to 9)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(8 to 9)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 25) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(9 to 11)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (9 to 11)
Socketed (2)
Defense: (754 - 805) to (938 - 1001)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 201
Item Level: 51
25% Cast Speed
+(12 to 13)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(12 to 13)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(12 to 13)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(15 to 17)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (15 to 17)
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1104 - 1173) to (1358 - 1443)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 402
Item Level: 77
30% Cast Speed
+(14 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(14 to 15)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(14 to 15)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 40) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(18 to 20)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (18 to 20)
Socketed (2)

: Has a lot of stats you're looking for, including the rare flat reduction from physical/magical damage. Remember to keep this uptiered as you go.

Truce

Truce
Belts
'Jah'
Runeword Level: 80
5% Combat Speeds
Stun Attack
Slows Attacker by 5%
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Physical Resist 10%

: While it has no bonuses to mana, the 10% Physical Resist is very important.

I always start with Rainbow at low levels and then move to an Aerin Orbiter. Later on, you can choose to replace with Truce.

Boots

Epicenter

Epicenter
Boots
'Ith'
Runeword Level: 18
0.0625% Chance of Crushing Blow (Based on Character Level)
+(4 to 15)% Enhanced Defense
+(40 to 60) to Life
Elemental Resists +(3 to 5)%

: Acquirable at a very early level, the only thing of interest is some life.

Lionpaw

Lionpaw
Chain Boots (4)
Defense: (49 - 54) to (71 - 78)
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 29
Item Level: 10
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(7 to 10) to all Attributes
+(31 to 50) to Life
+(16 to 25) to Mana
(3 to 5)% Bonus to Defense
10% Gold Find
Socketed (1)
Defense: (203 - 218) to (267 - 288)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 58
Item Level: 31
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(15 to 18) to all Attributes
+(71 to 90) to Life
+(36 to 45) to Mana
(9 to 11)% Bonus to Defense
15% Gold Find
Socketed (2)
Defense: (519 - 554) to (667 - 712)
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 202
Item Level: 51
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(23 to 26) to all Attributes
+(111 to 130) to Life
+(56 to 65) to Mana
(15 to 17)% Bonus to Defense
20% Gold Find
Socketed (3)
Defense: (759 - 807) to (974 - 1036)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 403
Item Level: 77
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to all Attributes
+(131 to 150) to Life
+(66 to 75) to Mana
(18 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
25% Gold Find
Socketed (4)

: Usually the first TU I tend to make, because on top of providing mana it also provides attributes which help me wear any other TU I might want.

Megalith

Megalith
Boots
'LoFal'
Runeword Level: 73
+1 to All Skills
25% Cast Speed
15% Block Speed
+(115 to 143)% Enhanced Defense
+(10 to 20) to all Attributes
5% to Dexterity
Regenerate Mana +30%
Physical Resist 5%

: While you have no bonuses to mana in this runeword, the physical resistance it provides can be quite desirable. It also happens to provide a large boost to STR, which helps your attribute tension.

I generally never bother with Epicenter, and go straight for Lionpaw when I can. You can then choose to swap over to Megalith once you hit 90 if you'd like to.

Weapon

Circe

Circe
Sorceress Orbs
'RhalArc'
Runeword Level: 100
+3 to All Skills when using an Apple
+3% Bonus to Spell Focus
+44% to Lightning Spell Damage
+44% to Poison Spell Damage
+24 to Bloodlust
(61 to 75)% to Energy
Fire Resist +40%

: This runeword can be made quite early on and provides a sizable boost to NRG. Worth considering, but I generally avoid.

Narlant Dream

Narlant Dream
Smoked Sphere (4)
One-Hand Damage: 5 to 6
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 4
Required Dexterity: 15
Item Level: 1
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+1 to Sorceress Skill Levels
15% Cast Speed
Slows Attacker by (3 to 5)%
+(200 to 300) Defense vs. Melee
Maximum Mana +(3 to 5)%
Regenerate Mana +10%
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: 11 to 12
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 23
Required Dexterity: 36
Item Level: 31
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
30% Cast Speed
Slows Attacker by (9 to 11)%
+(450 to 500) Defense vs. Melee
Maximum Mana +(9 to 11)%
Regenerate Mana +20%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 15 to 18
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 42
Required Dexterity: 81
Item Level: 51
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+3 to Sorceress Skill Levels
45% Cast Speed
Slows Attacker by (15 to 17)%
+(700 to 750) Defense vs. Melee
Maximum Mana +(15 to 17)%
Regenerate Mana +30%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 18 to 21
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 50
Required Dexterity: 167
Item Level: 77
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+4 to Sorceress Skill Levels
60% Cast Speed
Slows Attacker by (18 to 20)%
+(900 to 1000) Defense vs. Melee
Maximum Mana +(18 to 20)%
Regenerate Mana +40%
Socketed (2)

: Typically the default option you'll want to use, due to the amount of bonus mana this provides.

Kabbalah

Kabbalah
Sorceress Orbs
'Cham'
Runeword Level: 83
+3 to Sorceress Skill Levels
-1% Base Block Chance
60% Hit Recovery
+(6 to 16) to Divine Apparition
20% to Energy
Maximum Life and Mana +5%
+(100 to 200) Life when Struck by an Enemy

: Most people use this as a weapon switch for a teleport, but the stats it provides are quite good and you can use this as your main weapon too.

Staff of Roses

Staff of Roses
War Staff (4)
Two-Hand Damage: 9 to 11
Required Level: 10
Required Dexterity: 46
Item Level: 10
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
+1 to All Skills
+15% Bonus to Spell Focus
10% Cast Speed
Regenerate Mana +(16 to 25)%
Fire Resist +(21 to 25)%
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
+(16 to 25) Life after each Kill
2% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: 19 to 24
Required Level: 29
Required Dexterity: 68
Item Level: 31
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
+(2 to 3) to All Skills
+20% Bonus to Spell Focus
30% Cast Speed
Regenerate Mana +(36 to 45)%
Fire Resist +(31 to 35)%
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
+(36 to 45) Life after each Kill
4% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (3)
Two-Hand Damage: 34 to 44
Required Level: 47
Required Dexterity: 136
Item Level: 51
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
+(4 to 5) to All Skills
+25% Bonus to Spell Focus
50% Cast Speed
Regenerate Mana +(56 to 65)%
Fire Resist +(41 to 45)%
Lightning Resist +(41 to 45)%
+(56 to 65) Life after each Kill
6% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (4)
Two-Hand Damage: 41 to 53
Required Level: 54
Required Dexterity: 269
Item Level: 77
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
+(5 to 6) to All Skills
+33% Bonus to Spell Focus
60% Cast Speed
Regenerate Mana +(66 to 75)%
Fire Resist +(46 to 50)%
Lightning Resist +(46 to 50)%
+(66 to 75) Life after each Kill
8% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (6)

: Another option worth considering, even though you lose the mana bonuses from both your weapon and shield. This staff provides a large amount of mana regen which is very useful in the early stages, as well as resistances.

Most people prefer using a Orb, but I've leveled using a Staff too and it works fine.

Shield

Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune
Large Shield (4)
Defense: 85 to 162
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 27
Required Dexterity: 45
Item Level: 10
+(21 to 30) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Elemental Resists +(6 to 10)%
Fire Absorb 1%
Lightning Absorb 1%
Cold Absorb 1%
(4 to 7)% Gold Find
(5 to 10)% Magic Find
Socketed (1)
Defense: 240 to 405
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 21
Required Strength: 53
Required Dexterity: 67
Item Level: 31
+(31 to 40) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Elemental Resists +(11 to 20)%
Fire Absorb 2%
Lightning Absorb 2%
Cold Absorb 2%
(9 to 12)% Gold Find
(11 to 20)% Magic Find
Socketed (3)
Defense: 501 to 817
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 184
Required Dexterity: 139
Item Level: 51
+(41 to 50) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +(21 to 30)%
Fire Absorb 2%
Lightning Absorb 2%
Cold Absorb 2%
(14 to 17)% Gold Find
(21 to 30)% Magic Find
Socketed (4)
Defense: 684 to 1113
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 368
Required Dexterity: 288
Item Level: 77
+(51 to 60) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +(31 to 40)%
Fire Absorb 3%
Lightning Absorb 3%
Cold Absorb 3%
(17 to 19)% Gold Find
(31 to 40)% Magic Find
Socketed (4)

: While you do not get mana bonuses here, you get a lot of mitigation against elemental damage. This ends up being very useful to cap your resistances, including giving you the rare maximum elemental resistances mod.

The Ivory Tower

The Ivory Tower
Tower Shield (4)
Defense: (205 - 233) to (404 - 459)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 17
Required Dexterity: 43
Item Level: 19
+1 to All Skills
+(4 to 5)% Bonus to Spell Focus
5% Cast Speed
+(11 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(3 to 5)%
Requirements -40%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (678 - 712) to (1219 - 1280)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 31
Required Dexterity: 58
Item Level: 36
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(8 to 9)% Bonus to Spell Focus
10% Cast Speed
+(16 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(16 to 20)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(81 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(9 to 11)%
Requirements -45%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1525 - 1593) to (2685 - 2805)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 101
Required Dexterity: 113
Item Level: 59
+2 to All Skills
+(12 to 13)% Bonus to Spell Focus
15% Cast Speed
+(21 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(101 to 110)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(15 to 17)%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2278 - 2371) to (4002 - 4165)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 181
Required Dexterity: 210
Item Level: 85
+2 to All Skills
+(14 to 15)% Bonus to Spell Focus
15% Cast Speed
+(26 to 30)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(26 to 30)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(121 to 130)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(18 to 20)%
Requirements -55%
Socketed (4)

: Tons of mana, usually the default option.

Cloudladder

Cloudladder
Spiked Shield (4)
Defense: (102 - 116) to (203 - 230)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 7
Required Dexterity: 55
Item Level: 10
+1 to All Skills
+1 to Druid Skill Levels
+1 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
+20 to all Attributes
+10 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (1)
Defense: (372 - 414) to (629 - 699)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 24
Required Dexterity: 81
Item Level: 36
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(1 to 2) to Druid Skill Levels
+(1 to 2) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
+30 to all Attributes
+20 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (4)
Defense: (920 - 1007) to (1503 - 1645)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 42
Required Dexterity: 170
Item Level: 51
+2 to All Skills
+2 to Druid Skill Levels
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+40 to all Attributes
+30 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (5)
Defense: (1443 - 1687) to (2346 - 2743)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 51
Required Dexterity: 353
Item Level: 85
+2 to All Skills
+2 to Druid Skill Levels
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(131 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
+50 to all Attributes
+40 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (6)

: This shield is also a great option, providing a ton of attributes which frees up a lot more points to put into NRG as well as coming without a movement speed penalty.

Obviously if you choose to use a Staff, you can't use a shield. Pick Wheel of Fortune if you feel squishy and Ivory Tower/Cloudladder if you feel your damage is lacking.

Ring
Rare Ring: You'll want a rare with +skills and +mana. Obviously you might not get such a rare, but keep a lookout for one with stats you need. Resistances and life can also help.

Unless you trade or are quite lucky, chances are you'll be stuck with a rare. Just pick up all rare rings and find your best one to use.

Amulet
Rare Amulet: Just like your ring, you'll want one with +skills and +mana. Resistances and life can also help.

Unless you trade or get lucky, you'll likely be using a rare. Pick up every rare amulet and use your best one.

Weapon Switch

Pax Mystica

Pax Mystica
Staves
'Tir'
Runeword Level: 10
+1 to All Skills
+7% to Spell Damage
+(2 to 5) to Blink
Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
(11 to 13)% Magic Find

: Gives you a source of teleport from very early on in the game.

To tell the truth, there are times I don't even bother with this, so don't worry too much if you don't want to.

Mystic Orbs
Roughly listed in order of importance but use your best judgement. For example, if your resistances are already capped, you obviously won't need more of it. One other thing to note is that if you're going to be uptiering your uniques very often, don't use MOs on them yet. Note you can also use -% Requirement MOs if you want to minimize your STR/DEX investment as well.

Weapon: Life on Kill, Faster Cast Rate, Experience Gain
Armour: Resistances, STR/DEX, NRG, FHR, ED, TCD
Jewellery: Flat Reduction, Mana Regen, Resistances

Socketables
You might not have the gems at hand while leveling to fully socket your gear, just note what you'll likely want to aim for here.

Weapon: Rubies for Life on Kill
Armour: Resistance Gems (till cap), Topazes for NRG everywhere else

MID GAME WALKTHROUGH

This section will cover the various aspects of playing through hell all the way to level 120.

Progression

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By this point, you'll be proceeding through hell as well as beginning the long process of collecting all the uber charms. Below you will find a list of all uber bosses available to you up to level 120 with any specific strategies for them. In general these are just guidelines that you can look up if you have difficulty with any of them from my own experiences, please note there are potentially many ways to approach these encounters.

Horror Under Tristram (105)

This should not be difficult. The butcher hits really hard but as long as you keep Chronofield up and run around him in a circle, you should be able to keep your distance. Note that this has a lockdown of 20 seconds, meaning you cannot re-enter if you die or leave for any reason. Just spam Immersion on him while ensuring Chronofield stays up and you'll be fine, being rewarded with a nice charm for your efforts!

The Butcher's Tooth

The Butcher's Tooth
Required Level: 105
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+10 to all Attributes
20% Magic Find
+1 to Light Radius
Horror Under Tristram (Heroic)
Difficulty Level: 120
Transmute in the cube after reaching Level 120

Infernal Machine (105)

No lockout on this one, so you are free to leave and re-enter if you choose. The room will be full of dangerous elite monsters, but you should not find this difficult if you're careful. You'll find the boss at the very end of the room and it should die rather quickly. Later on, come back to farm a perfect version of this charm.

Optical Detector

Optical Detector
Required Level: 105
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Unlocks Mastery Skill: Tenacity
+5% to Summoned Minion Resistances
Elemental Resists +15%
Infernal Machine (Heroic)
Difficulty Level: 122
Transmute in the cube after reaching Level 122

Death Projector (105)

A quick lockout of 30 seconds on this one, so be careful. The boss is a tower in the centre of the room that fires a slow rotating beam. Note that the boss is invulnerable to damage unless one of its adds are nearby. However, those adds are invulnerable to damage. Simply keep Chronofield up and keep moving in a circle around the beam, throwing Immersions out whenever possible and the boss should die. Once again, do try to farm a perfect version of this charm.

Laser Focus Crystal

Laser Focus Crystal
Required Level: 105
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Maximum Life +3%
Maximum Mana +10%
+10% to Experience Gained
Death Projector (Heroic)
Difficulty Level: 121
Transmute in the cube after reaching Level 121

Island of the Sunless Sea (105)

The first rift you'll be able to access, this zone has a massive bias to dropping gold, so this would be fairly useful in stocking up at your current stage. Proceed slowly, there are some deadly monsters in the zone, one of which is invisible until it attacks. There are 6 Sunless Angels in the zone that you need to kill. They deal a lot of damage and spam spells at you from a distance, so be wary. If you clear out all the other monsters on the way, you'll be able to give yourself plenty of room to maneuver and dodge their abilities. Each one drops an Angel Bag, and you can cube all 6 together for your charm. The only part you care about is the resistances, so you don't need a perfect version if you don't want.

Six Angel Bag

Six Angel Bag
Required Level: 105
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
(3 to 5)% Innate Elemental Damage
Fire Resist +(21 to 25)%
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%

Assault on Mount Arreat (110)

You'll morph into having a form of Diablo for this one. Note that your hit recovery is going to be awful in this form, and you'll spend a lot of time being hit-locked. There is heavy physical damage in this fight so ensure you have as much physical resistance as you can to make it easier. The best way I've found to approach this is to walk around the edges and try to thin out the mobs in there. Once you've thinned out the mobs enough, you can engage the boss, but note that he summons guard towers that will further hit-lock you. The only variable on this charm you care about is the minor TCD value, so you don't have to farm a perfect version if you don't want to.

Sacred Worldstone Key

Sacred Worldstone Key
Required Level: 110
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Weapon Physical Damage +(25 to 30)%
(21 to 30)% Bonus to Defense

The Binding of Baal (110)

You morph into having a form of Baal for this one. Baal moves really fast compared to the Diablo form, though. You'll need to kill all the mages before being able to engage the boss. There's heavy elemental damage here, and some of it penetrates your resistances. That being said, being careful, staying on the edges and slowly thinning out the mob should make this fairly doable without much trouble. Definitely aim to get a perfect version of the charm when you come back later, the attributes it gives is immense.

Scroll of Kings

Scroll of Kings
Required Level: 110
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+10% to Spell Damage
20% to All Attributes

Akarat (110)

You'll find Akarat in the top right corner of Torajan Jungles. You'll notice that Akarat is immune to all forms of damage. The way this fight works is you need to kill one of his followers. When his follower dies, they release a wave of energy, removing the immunity shield that Akarat has. You'll have a small window of time to damage and kill Akarat then. Note that he also has a powerful heal if you take too long. Akarat is really just a DPS check. If your DPS is sufficient, you'll have very few problems with this fight. Ensure you have Chronofield up and spam Immersion as fast as you can. Go back and farm for a perfect version of the charm later.

Visions of Akarat

Visions of Akarat
Required Level: 110
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+(201 to 250) Defense
+(21 to 25) to all Attributes

Lord Aldric Jitan (110)

Another boss you'll find in Torajan Jungles, this is up north. THe fight is relatively straightforward, but is likely to be quite annoying. As you approach him, you'll find Rakkis Guardsman that summon a fortress that causes severe hitlock. Try to engage them one at a time, or you're going to be overwhelmed. The boss works very similarly, summoning many of these fortresses. Keep him in a corridor while in a Chronofield and just deal as much damage as you can with Immersion while kiting him back. He's a lot more dangerous in the open. You have no use for a perfect version of the charm.

Moon of the Spider

Moon of the Spider
By Richard Knaak

Required Level: 110
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+(21 to 25) Spell Focus
+1 to Jitan's Gate
Half Freeze Duration

Horazon's Sanctum (110)

This should not be too difficult, depending on what your DPS is like. The boss moves around relatively quickly and summons gates from which monsters pour out of. Just try to finish the fight as quickly as you can and keep gates under control or you're likely to be overwhelmed by too many extra monsters. Do try to get a perfect roll on the attributes for this charm.

Horazon's Focus

Horazon's Focus
Required Level: 110
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
(3 to 5)% Life stolen per Hit
(3 to 5)% Mana stolen per Hit
-50 Defense
+(21 to 25) to all Attributes

The Black Road (115)

Kill as many mobs as you can before engaging Buyard Cholik, or you'll have to deal with some annoying hitlock. The boss himself is immune to damage outside of the fire circle you'll see in the centre of the room. Lead him into the fire circle and DPS him as quickly as possible. He'll summon a large number of cultists when this occurs, but they should not be too difficult to handle. Stacking some maximum fire resistance can be quite helpful in this fight. This uber unlocks Force Blast, which is going to be incredibly useful going forward.

The Black Road

The Black Road
Required Level: 115
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Unlocks your Black Road Skill
+150 to Life
+75 to Mana

Legacy of Blood (115)

This fight can be quite annoying and tricky. Try to get as much fire resistance and physical resistance as you can for this one. Both the golems and the boss are immune to damage but lose their immunity shield when they attack. For the boss, he uses a specific skill that requires him to concentrate and drop his immunity. The minute you walk in, ensure you Force Blast the room, drop Chronofield on the boss and Immersion as much as possible. When his immunity comes back up, you'll need to run around the room dodging golem attacks until you can try again. Ensure you have Force Blast up the entire time, or you're really going to struggle with the damage output of the monsters. Feel free to come back slightly later too, if you're struggling. No need for a perfect version of the charm either.

Legacy of Blood

Legacy of Blood
By Richard Knaak

Required Level: 115
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Unlocks Mastery Skill: Endurance
(3 to 5)% Life stolen per Hit
(3 to 5)% Mana stolen per Hit

Bull Prince Rodeo (115)

You'll want to kill the Cow King in the secret cow level. He drops an item called Wirt's other leg. Cube that item and you'll open a portal to this boss. This boss can be extremely annoying with a ton of hitlock. When he does his chicken swarm run out of the way to avoid taking too much damage. Ensure you keep Force Blast up on him at all times and the fight is much easier. Honestly there isn't too much to it. Wait for him to jump on you, ensure you have Force Blast and Chronofield up, and spam Immersion till you need to get out of there to avoid his abilities. Once you get the hang of it, it'll feel really easy even if it feels very hard the first time. You'll want to farm him for a good version of the charm. Stats you'll care about getting high rolls on are STR and NRG. DEX is also important depending on what gear you are planning on using.

Fool's Gold

Fool's Gold
Moo moo moo Moooo! Moo!

Required Level: 115
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+(0 to 38) to Strength
+(0 to 38) to Dexterity
+(0 to 38) to Vitality
+(0 to 38) to Energy
(11 to 15)% Bonus to Defense
-10% Gold Find
(16 to 20)% Magic Find

Rathma Square (115)

The boss himself won't be too deadly, but his Gore Crawlers bring a world of hurt. They also respawn 10 seconds after you kill them, so be wary. Just try to make your way to the boss as quickly as possible, killing Gore Crawlers on the way. Keep things debuffed with Force Blast, put up Chronofield on the boss and nuke him as much as possible. If you find Gore Crawlers respawning, I'd suggest retreating and dealing with them elsewhere before returning to the boss. Honestly, in many ways it's really just a test of your DPS, and if you've been able to do many of the other ubers at this level you should be okay. Physical resistance will help in this fight, though, so ensure you have as much as you can. You won't need a perfect version of this charm.

Spirit Trance Herb

Spirit Trance Herb
Required Level: 115
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
10% Attack Speed
10% Cast Speed
(21 to 150)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(10 to 25) Life Regenerated per Second

The Veiled Prophet (115)

This is a tricky one, but also one I found pretty fun figuring it out. The minute you walk into the zone, you'll have a bunch of immune monsters attack you. However, if you keep Force Blast up, they're pretty harmless. The trick is to kill this Crystal Ball Totem in the centre of the room. Watch out for it though, it releases a rather deadly Mind Flay that will almost certainly kill you if it hits. Wait for the first Mind Flay to stop, then run to the totem, drop Chronofield and nuke it to death. When it dies, the boss gets released and the previously immune monsters can now be attacked. The boss also spawns guard towers, but they should not be too difficult to avoid. Keep Chronofield and Force Blast up and nuke him down. The charm has no variance so you won't need to come back here.

Idol of Vanity

Idol of Vanity
Required Level: 115
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Unlocks Mastery Skill: Continuity
15% Combat Speeds

Heart of Sin (115)

You'll access this zone through using a Key of Sin (dropped by Ghom) with your Cube. Proceed through the zone with caution, some of the monsters here can deal a lot of damage. Azmodan is located in a platform in the southwest corner of the map. His attacks are not too difficult to avoid, they tend to be rather slow. You also have a lot of room to walk in a circle around him. He uses a Flamestrike that must be avoided at all costs. He also summons towers which you should walk away from. Don't be afraid to take your time and be slow and methodical with this one. As your gear improves you can do this faster. Stacking a bunch of fire resistances can really help here. Eventually you'll want a perfect version of this charm, but it's not a very urgent task.

Azmodan's Heart

Azmodan's Heart
Required Level: 115
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +(11 to 20)%
-5% to All Vendor Prices

Kurast 3000 BA (115)

This is the same zone as the Ennead Challenge from earlier, but of course the zone is now a higher level and therefore more deadly. The strategy doesn't really change from the Ennead Challenge, just hunt down the Necromancers for your charm. They have a 1/3 chance to drop it. No need to farm for a perfect one, but this zone is a very good one to farm because of the shrine and set item bias, both of which are very useful for you.

Hammer of the Taan Judges

Hammer of the Taan Judges
Required Level: 115
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+1 to All Skills
+1 to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(21 to 25) Spell Focus
Weapon Physical Damage +0.1875% (Based on Character Level)

High Heavens (115)

The biggest thing you need to watch out for are the stationary totems that shoot out Punishers than instantly drop your health down to 1. Getting as much Poison resistance you can will help. You'll find Zakarum's Avatars all over the zone. They're invulnerable until you kill Ethereals near them. When an Ethereal dies, it releases a nova that drops the Avatar's immunity shield. This is very similar to how you dealt with Akarat. Sometimes you'll need to lure more near the Avatar, so I've found not using my Familiar in this zone really helps. You'll want to farm a perfect version of this charm.

Zakarum's Ear

Zakarum's Ear
Required Level: 115
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
(6 to 10)% to All Attributes
+(6 to 15)% to Experience Gained
Heroic Library of Fate
Rewards: Angelic Items, Crafting Rares, Crafting Exclusive Uniques
Tramsmute with a Perfect Gem to open with Area Level 125
Tramsmute with 2 Angelic items to open with Area Level 130

Tran Athulua (115)

This is the same zone as your first Level Challenge, but of course the mobs are a lot more deadly. Proceed slowly through the zone and try to not engage too many at once. You'll need to kill all 3 Priestesses to cube their drops into your Charm. Quite honestly, if you follow the same strategy from the original Level Challenge, you'll be fine. You'll want a perfect version of this charm.

Sunstone of the Gods

Sunstone of the Gods
Required Level: 115
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
(3 to 5)% Innate Elemental Damage
Maximum Life +(3 to 5)%
Maximum Mana +(11 to 15)%

Stats

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Same as ever. Don't be afraid to use one of your respecs from Akara once you get some charms that provide you with attributes so that you can put more points into NRG.

STR: As much needed for gear
DEX: As much needed for gear
VIT: None
NRG: Everything else

Skills

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Same as ever. You'll get access to Force Blast at 115 so remember to put points into that too.

Max out Immersion, Arcane Torrent and Chronofield
Try to max out points into your two chosen Elemental Passives
Put as many points as you can spare into Summon Familiar
13 points into Mana Sweep
5 points into Symbol of Esu
1 point into Antimass, Force Blast and Twilight Havoc

Gear

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In some cases, gear from the early game walkthrough can work here. I'll list them wherever, as well as list out some options that become available to you. Note, I'm including little to no sacred uniques here, as getting them without trading isn't going to be trivial at these levels.

I've also listed some set items that you can consider using. While Mana Sorceresses don't have a set of their own, there are many 2-set and 3-set combinations that are worth considering as an easy way to acquire a gear upgrade.

Helmet

Eulenspiegel

: Can still be used, it's just worth moving this over to a sacred base.

Stillwater

Stillwater
Bone Helm (4)
Defense: (73 - 85) to (106 - 123)
Required Level: 10
Required Strength: 29 to 30
Item Level: 19
1% Chance to cast level 8 Mana Sweep when Attacked
+(11 to 15) Spell Focus
+(21 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
+(76 to 100) to Mana
Regenerate Mana +(5 to 7)%
+10 Mana after each Kill
Requirements -(6 to 8)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (277 - 312) to (371 - 418)
Required Level: 27
Required Strength: 55 to 56
Item Level: 36
1% Chance to cast level 12 Mana Sweep when Attacked
+(21 to 25) Spell Focus
+(51 to 70)% Enhanced Defense
+(126 to 150) to Mana
Regenerate Mana +(10 to 12)%
+20 Mana after each Kill
Requirements -(10 to 12)%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (716 - 831) to (933 - 1083)
Required Level: 45
Required Strength: 183 to 188
Item Level: 51
1% Chance to cast level 20 Mana Sweep when Attacked
+(31 to 35) Spell Focus
+(81 to 110)% Enhanced Defense
+(176 to 225) to Mana
Regenerate Mana +(14 to 16)%
+28 Mana after each Kill
Requirements -(14 to 16)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1195 - 1352) to (1553 - 1757)
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 350 to 359
Item Level: 85
2% Chance to cast level 28 Mana Sweep when Attacked
+(36 to 40) Spell Focus
+(121 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(251 to 300) to Mana
Regenerate Mana +(18 to 20)%
+35 Mana after each Kill
Requirements -(18 to 20)%
Socketed (4)

: Can still be used, assuming it's T4. Definitely fill it up with MOs, though.
Honorific Cap: Another solid option, but I would make a sacred honorific if you want to still use this.
Crafted Circlet: Crafted with either Eerie shrines or Spiritual shrines, make sure you also hit +skills when you do so.

Sacred Circle

Sacred Circle
Coronet (Sacred)
Defense: (1452 - 1633) to (1641 - 1846)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 327
Item Level: 1
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
25% Block Speed
25% Hit Recovery
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 50) to all Attributes
Maximum Life +2%
Maximum Mana +(11 to 15)%
Elemental Resists +(31 to 40)%
Socketed (4)

The Mysteries
(Sorceress Melee Set)

: It might be part of the melee sorceress set, but this item is incredible for mana sorceresses, giving a lot of stats that are very desirable.

Elemental Clash

Elemental Clash
Circlet (Sacred)
Defense: 1515 to 1713
Required Level: 90
Required Dexterity: 262
Item Level: 1
+(1 to 2) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+20 Spell Focus
20% Cast Speed
+20% to Lightning Spell Damage
-10% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+200% Enhanced Defense
+(51 to 75) to Energy
Lightning Resist +(31 to 50)%
Socketed (4)

Elemental Children
(Sorceress Lightning Set)

: Only use this if you also use the set's gloves, finishing the 2-set bonus is actually fairly useful for a mana sorceress!

Fair number of options available with nothing specifically fantastic. Sacred Circle definitely is on top here, but feel free to go another direction if you choose to.

Body

Queen of Glass

Queen of Glass
Ancient Armor (4)
Defense: (315 - 344) to (630 - 688)
Required Level: 11
Required Strength: 33 to 34
Item Level: 29
15% Cast Speed
-(6 to 8)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(76 to 125) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Requirements -(11 to 15)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (899 - 969) to (1718 - 1852)
Required Level: 30
Required Strength: 57 to 60
Item Level: 40
25% Cast Speed
-(11 to 13)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(176 to 225) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
Requirements -(21 to 25)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2084 - 2224) to (3911 - 4173)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 175 to 186
Item Level: 67
35% Cast Speed
-(16 to 18)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(276 to 325) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(41 to 45)%
Cold Resist +(41 to 45)%
Requirements -(31 to 35)%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (3013 - 3202) to (5650 - 6005)
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 323 to 344
Item Level: 85
40% Cast Speed
-(18 to 20)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(326 to 375) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(46 to 50)%
Cold Resist +(46 to 50)%
Requirements -(36 to 40)%
Socketed (6)

: Definitely still very usable at T4. Remember to fill with MOs.

Nightscape

Nightscape
Lamellar Armor (4)
Defense: (105 - 112) to (218 - 232)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 4
Required Dexterity: 31
Item Level: 1
15% Cast Speed
15% Hit Recovery
+(6 to 10)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(11 to 15)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(41 to 50)% Enhanced Defense
+(76 to 100) to Mana
(6 to 10)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (2)
Defense: (359 - 379) to (629 - 664)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 22
Required Dexterity: 46
Item Level: 31
25% Cast Speed
25% Hit Recovery
+(11 to 20)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(16 to 20)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(16 to 20)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(61 to 70)% Enhanced Defense
+(126 to 150) to Mana
(11 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (4)
Defense: (856 - 898) to (1438 - 1510)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 39
Required Dexterity: 96
Item Level: 51
35% Cast Speed
35% Hit Recovery
+(21 to 30)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(31 to 35)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(21 to 25)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(81 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
+(176 to 200) to Mana
(21 to 30)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (5)
Defense: (1298 - 1421) to (2170 - 2376)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 48
Required Dexterity: 199
Item Level: 77
40% Cast Speed
40% Hit Recovery
+(31 to 40)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(36 to 40)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(26 to 30)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(26 to 30)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+(226 to 250) to Mana
(31 to 40)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (6)

: Same as above, fill with MOs.

Serenthia's Disguise

Serenthia's Disguise
Gambeson (4)
Defense: (130 - 143) to (260 - 286)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 5
Required Dexterity: 12
Item Level: 1
+(1 to 2) to Immersion (Sorceress Only)
+(1 to 2) to Arcane Torrent (Sorceress Only)
+(35 to 57)% Enhanced Defense
+(51 to 100) Defense
Elemental Resists +10%
Physical Resist 2%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (491 - 532) to (775 - 845)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 20
Required Dexterity: 18
Item Level: 31
+(3 to 4) to Immersion (Sorceress Only)
+(3 to 4) to Arcane Torrent (Sorceress Only)
+(81 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
+(151 to 200) Defense
Elemental Resists +20%
Physical Resist 4%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1261 - 1354) to (1875 - 2025)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 38
Required Dexterity: 39
Item Level: 51
+(5 to 6) to Immersion (Sorceress Only)
+(5 to 6) to Arcane Torrent (Sorceress Only)
+(126 to 149)% Enhanced Defense
+(351 to 400) Defense
Elemental Resists +30%
Physical Resist 6%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (1937 - 2060) to (2823 - 3020)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 46
Required Dexterity: 80
Item Level: 77
+(7 to 9) to Immersion (Sorceress Only)
+(7 to 9) to Arcane Torrent (Sorceress Only)
+(149 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
+(551 to 600) Defense
Elemental Resists +40%
Physical Resist 8%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (6)

: Same as above, fill with MOs.

Curandera

Curandera
Sorceress Body Armors
'ZurUmTaha'
Runeword Level: 115
+4 to Sorceress Skill Levels
20% Cast Speed
-10% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+200% Enhanced Defense
+1 Life Regenerated per Second (Based on Character Level)
Regenerate Mana +7%
Elemental Resists +(45 to 65)%
Physical Resist 30%

: Definitely usable as a very defensive option, although this is the point where you'll be feeling the lack of damage. Drop this if you don't have a ton of damage coming from other sources.

Oracle

: This is generally the best way to get a massive boost to your damage.

Elemental Fury

Elemental Fury
Kazarghand (Sacred)
Defense: 8316 to 9534
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 90
Required Dexterity: 467
Item Level: 1
+(4 to 5) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(16 to 25)% to Lightning Spell Damage
-10% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+200% Enhanced Defense
(21 to 30)% to Energy
Elemental Resists +(21 to 30)%
10% Chance to Avoid Damage
Requirements -15%
Socketed (6)

Elemental Children
(Sorceress Lightning Set)

: Only use this if you use

Elemental Spirit

Elemental Spirit
Leather Gloves (Sacred)
Defense: 1410 to 1431
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 250
Item Level: 1
+(31 to 40) Spell Focus
+(10 to 20)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+200% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 40) to Strength
+(31 to 40) to Vitality
Maximum Mana +(15 to 25)%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)

Elemental Children
(Sorceress Lightning Set)

to complete the 2-set bonus. There are better options otherwise.

Your choice here is really dependent on how defensive or offensive you want to be, as this will be the single largest source of either. But this slot is incredibly flexible.

Gloves
Honorific Leather Gloves: Solid option, but remake on a sacred base.
Crafted Leather Gloves: Crafted with Eerie or Spiritual shrines. Ensure you get good affixes before blessing them.

Elemental Spirit

Elemental Spirit
Leather Gloves (Sacred)
Defense: 1410 to 1431
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 250
Item Level: 1
+(31 to 40) Spell Focus
+(10 to 20)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+200% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 40) to Strength
+(31 to 40) to Vitality
Maximum Mana +(15 to 25)%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)

Elemental Children
(Sorceress Lightning Set)

: Great stats, you could almost believe it was made for mana sorcs, even though it's part of the lightning set.

Typically not a huge amount of choice in this slot, so I'd go with whatever you find is easiest. This generally is the best place to run an Honorific or Crafted piece of gear. However, if you want to run the 2-set bonus, go with Elemental Spirit.

Belt

Aerin Orbiter

Aerin Orbiter
Belt (4)
Defense: (88 - 96) to (121 - 132)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 28
Item Level: 10
5% Cast Speed
+(4 to 5)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(4 to 5)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(4 to 5)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(11 to 15) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(3 to 5)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (3 to 5)
Socketed (1)
Defense: (310 - 334) to (389 - 419)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 56
Item Level: 31
15% Cast Speed
+(8 to 9)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(8 to 9)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(8 to 9)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 25) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(9 to 11)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (9 to 11)
Socketed (2)
Defense: (754 - 805) to (938 - 1001)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 201
Item Level: 51
25% Cast Speed
+(12 to 13)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(12 to 13)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(12 to 13)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(15 to 17)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (15 to 17)
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1104 - 1173) to (1358 - 1443)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 402
Item Level: 77
30% Cast Speed
+(14 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(14 to 15)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(14 to 15)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 40) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(18 to 20)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (18 to 20)
Socketed (2)

: Still usable, but make it T4 and fill with MOs.

Truce

Truce
Belts
'Jah'
Runeword Level: 80
5% Combat Speeds
Stun Attack
Slows Attacker by 5%
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Physical Resist 10%

: Still works and is quite powerful. Remake the runeword in a sacred base once you get the stats to do so.
Honorific Sash: Solid option if you want specific stats. Use a sacred base for this.
Crafted Sash: Crafted with Eerie or Spiritual shrines. Get good affixes before blessing.

Just like gloves, not too many options here. Pick whatever is easiest and that probably works. I generally stick with Truce.

Boots

Lionpaw

Lionpaw
Chain Boots (4)
Defense: (49 - 54) to (71 - 78)
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 29
Item Level: 10
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(7 to 10) to all Attributes
+(31 to 50) to Life
+(16 to 25) to Mana
(3 to 5)% Bonus to Defense
10% Gold Find
Socketed (1)
Defense: (203 - 218) to (267 - 288)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 58
Item Level: 31
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(15 to 18) to all Attributes
+(71 to 90) to Life
+(36 to 45) to Mana
(9 to 11)% Bonus to Defense
15% Gold Find
Socketed (2)
Defense: (519 - 554) to (667 - 712)
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 202
Item Level: 51
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(23 to 26) to all Attributes
+(111 to 130) to Life
+(56 to 65) to Mana
(15 to 17)% Bonus to Defense
20% Gold Find
Socketed (3)
Defense: (759 - 807) to (974 - 1036)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 403
Item Level: 77
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to all Attributes
+(131 to 150) to Life
+(66 to 75) to Mana
(18 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
25% Gold Find
Socketed (4)

: Still works, make it T4 and fill with MOs.

Megalith

Megalith
Boots
'LoFal'
Runeword Level: 73
+1 to All Skills
25% Cast Speed
15% Block Speed
+(115 to 143)% Enhanced Defense
+(10 to 20) to all Attributes
5% to Dexterity
Regenerate Mana +30%
Physical Resist 5%

: Also works for some cheap STR and physical resists, but remake this in a sacred base when you can.

Knave

Knave
Boots
'SolChamQor'
Runeword Level: 100
Mana Sweep: -25% Total Damage, Leeches no Mana
+(0 to 1) to Sorceress Skill Levels
5% Deadly Strike
+40 to Mana
Maximum Mana +(5 to 10)%
Magic Resist +(2 to 5)%
Physical Resist (2 to 5)%

: You'll only be able to get this with trading, but this is a good early pickup if you want to go the alternate route of playstyle.
Honorific Boots: Solid option if you want specific stats. Use a sacred base for this.
Crafted Boots: Crafted with Eerie or Spiritual shrines. Get good affixes before blessing.

Slightly more options here, once again I'd go with whichever is the easiest. Generally works as a good place to run an Honorific or Crafted piece of gear. If you want to run with Mana Sweep as your main skill and you're trading, try to pick up a

Knave

Knave
Boots
'SolChamQor'
Runeword Level: 100
Mana Sweep: -25% Total Damage, Leeches no Mana
+(0 to 1) to Sorceress Skill Levels
5% Deadly Strike
+40 to Mana
Maximum Mana +(5 to 10)%
Magic Resist +(2 to 5)%
Physical Resist (2 to 5)%

when you can.

Weapon

Narlant Dream

Narlant Dream
Smoked Sphere (4)
One-Hand Damage: 5 to 6
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 4
Required Dexterity: 15
Item Level: 1
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+1 to Sorceress Skill Levels
15% Cast Speed
Slows Attacker by (3 to 5)%
+(200 to 300) Defense vs. Melee
Maximum Mana +(3 to 5)%
Regenerate Mana +10%
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: 11 to 12
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 23
Required Dexterity: 36
Item Level: 31
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
30% Cast Speed
Slows Attacker by (9 to 11)%
+(450 to 500) Defense vs. Melee
Maximum Mana +(9 to 11)%
Regenerate Mana +20%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 15 to 18
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 42
Required Dexterity: 81
Item Level: 51
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+3 to Sorceress Skill Levels
45% Cast Speed
Slows Attacker by (15 to 17)%
+(700 to 750) Defense vs. Melee
Maximum Mana +(15 to 17)%
Regenerate Mana +30%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 18 to 21
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 50
Required Dexterity: 167
Item Level: 77
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+4 to Sorceress Skill Levels
60% Cast Speed
Slows Attacker by (18 to 20)%
+(900 to 1000) Defense vs. Melee
Maximum Mana +(18 to 20)%
Regenerate Mana +40%
Socketed (2)

: Still usable at this level, just get it to T4 and fill with MOs.
Crafted Jared's Stone: Crafted with Eerie or Spiritual shrines. Get good affixes before blessing such as Life on Kill, +skills and Mana.
Crafted War Staff: Just like above, crafted with Eerie or Spiritual shrines. Get good affixes before blessing such as Life on Kill, +skills and Mana.

Crafted weapons is definitely a good place to use your shrines.

Shield

The Ivory Tower

The Ivory Tower
Tower Shield (4)
Defense: (205 - 233) to (404 - 459)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 17
Required Dexterity: 43
Item Level: 19
+1 to All Skills
+(4 to 5)% Bonus to Spell Focus
5% Cast Speed
+(11 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(3 to 5)%
Requirements -40%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (678 - 712) to (1219 - 1280)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 31
Required Dexterity: 58
Item Level: 36
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(8 to 9)% Bonus to Spell Focus
10% Cast Speed
+(16 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(16 to 20)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(81 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(9 to 11)%
Requirements -45%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1525 - 1593) to (2685 - 2805)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 101
Required Dexterity: 113
Item Level: 59
+2 to All Skills
+(12 to 13)% Bonus to Spell Focus
15% Cast Speed
+(21 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(101 to 110)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(15 to 17)%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2278 - 2371) to (4002 - 4165)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 181
Required Dexterity: 210
Item Level: 85
+2 to All Skills
+(14 to 15)% Bonus to Spell Focus
15% Cast Speed
+(26 to 30)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(26 to 30)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(121 to 130)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(18 to 20)%
Requirements -55%
Socketed (4)

: Incredibly solid still, fill it with MOs and get it to T4 and you should be fine.

Cloudladder

Cloudladder
Spiked Shield (4)
Defense: (102 - 116) to (203 - 230)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 7
Required Dexterity: 55
Item Level: 10
+1 to All Skills
+1 to Druid Skill Levels
+1 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
+20 to all Attributes
+10 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (1)
Defense: (372 - 414) to (629 - 699)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 24
Required Dexterity: 81
Item Level: 36
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(1 to 2) to Druid Skill Levels
+(1 to 2) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
+30 to all Attributes
+20 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (4)
Defense: (920 - 1007) to (1503 - 1645)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 42
Required Dexterity: 170
Item Level: 51
+2 to All Skills
+2 to Druid Skill Levels
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+40 to all Attributes
+30 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (5)
Defense: (1443 - 1687) to (2346 - 2743)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 51
Required Dexterity: 353
Item Level: 85
+2 to All Skills
+2 to Druid Skill Levels
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(131 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
+50 to all Attributes
+40 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (6)

:Still solid as above, but of course fill with MOs and uptier to T4.

Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune
Large Shield (4)
Defense: 85 to 162
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 27
Required Dexterity: 45
Item Level: 10
+(21 to 30) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Elemental Resists +(6 to 10)%
Fire Absorb 1%
Lightning Absorb 1%
Cold Absorb 1%
(4 to 7)% Gold Find
(5 to 10)% Magic Find
Socketed (1)
Defense: 240 to 405
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 21
Required Strength: 53
Required Dexterity: 67
Item Level: 31
+(31 to 40) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Elemental Resists +(11 to 20)%
Fire Absorb 2%
Lightning Absorb 2%
Cold Absorb 2%
(9 to 12)% Gold Find
(11 to 20)% Magic Find
Socketed (3)
Defense: 501 to 817
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 184
Required Dexterity: 139
Item Level: 51
+(41 to 50) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +(21 to 30)%
Fire Absorb 2%
Lightning Absorb 2%
Cold Absorb 2%
(14 to 17)% Gold Find
(21 to 30)% Magic Find
Socketed (4)
Defense: 684 to 1113
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 368
Required Dexterity: 288
Item Level: 77
+(51 to 60) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +(31 to 40)%
Fire Absorb 3%
Lightning Absorb 3%
Cold Absorb 3%
(17 to 19)% Gold Find
(31 to 40)% Magic Find
Socketed (4)

: Still incredibly useful, especially when you get to all the various ubers dealing heavy elemental damage.
Crafted Shield: Crafted with Eerie or Spiritual shrines. Try to get physical resist on this before blessing.

Just like before, depends on whether you want to go more offensive or defensive. Crafting a shield is also a solid option if you know you're going to stay 1H+Shield past 120.

Ring

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

: Usually the default option for most mana sorcs, the stats really speak for themselves here.

Assur's Bane

: You'll get this at the end of Duncraig at level 120. Worth using as it has some solid stats, but the only disadvantage is you cannot MO this.
Rare Ring: It's going to be quite hard to get a rare that beats the above, but keep a look out for any.

The Catalyst

: Use this with the Judgement amulet to get the 2-piece bonus, it is quite strong.

2 Empyrean Bands is obviously ideal, but if not, just go with what you can get. However, if you want to make use of the Sorceress Arcane Set, then this entire slot changes. You obviously need to use your first ring slot for

The Catalyst

but your second ring can be chosen below.

The Presence

: This is quite a good one, just ensure you constantly use Hive when it goes down.

The Darkness

: This is a fairly straightforward bonus, your Twilight Havoc becomes super-charged with this ring, giving you a fair bit of extra single target damage for bossing. Is it worth losing your entire ring slot for this, though? That's up in the air.

The Hunger

: Making Immersion leech life gives you a lot of survival.

Amulet

Teganze Pendant

Teganze Pendant
Amulet
Required Level: 60
Item Level: 70
+1 to All Skills
+10% to Fire Spell Damage
+10% to Lightning Spell Damage
+10% to Cold Spell Damage
Maximum Life +(3 to 5)%
Maximum Mana +(20 to 30)%
Elemental Resists +10%
+(13 to 38) Mana after each Kill

: Still solid, with a lot of useful stats on the amulet.

Witchmoon

Witchmoon
Amulet
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 100
1% Chance to cast level 17 Mana Sweep on Death Blow
+(1 to 3) to All Skills
+(10 to 20) Spell Focus
+(10 to 20)% to Spell Damage
Maximum Mana +(30 to 40)%

: Also worth using, as it provides an incredibly large boost to mana.
Rare Amulet: It will be quite hard to beat the above with rares, but keep a look out, especially ones with massive flat mana affixes and +skills on them.

The Judgment

: This is now a very good amulet as an early pickup if you use it with it's 2-piece set.

I typically prefer Teganze Pendant as you have more MO space at the moment. However, any option really works here. A really nice rare can work too, as well as provide a lot of space for MOs. In general, I like trying to lottery my amulet slot and let that choose what Amulet I'm going to wear.

Weapon Switch

Kabbalah

Kabbalah
Sorceress Orbs
'Cham'
Runeword Level: 83
+3 to Sorceress Skill Levels
-1% Base Block Chance
60% Hit Recovery
+(6 to 16) to Divine Apparition
20% to Energy
Maximum Life and Mana +5%
+(100 to 200) Life when Struck by an Enemy

: You can use this one for your weapon swap for teleport now.

Like earlier, if you don't want to bother with this, it's fine. It helps a fair bit though. Once you acquire

Moon of the Spider

Moon of the Spider
By Richard Knaak

Required Level: 110
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+(21 to 25) Spell Focus
+1 to Jitan's Gate
Half Freeze Duration

you won't really need this anymore.

Mystic Orbs
Nothing really changes with MOs here. Remember to evaluate what stats you need and choose your MOs appropriately.

Weapon: Life on Kill, Faster Cast Rate, Experience Gain
Armour: Resistances, STR/DEX, NRG, FHR, ED, TCD
Jewellery: Flat Reduction, Mana Regen, Resistances

Socketables
Strategy does not really change here, you're going to look to maximize your mana through socketables.

Weapon: Um or Kur Runes
Armour: Resistance Gems (till cap), Topazes for NRG everywhere else

LATE GAME WALKTHROUGH

This section will cover the various aspects of playing from 120+. By this point you hopefully have a good idea of what you are doing and will be able to take informed decisions on everything.

Progression

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By this point you should know what you are doing, and should be gearing to tackle the 120+ uberbosses. Eventually I'll try to list anything specific with them, but by and large please follow generic hints from other guides.

WIP

Stats

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You'll want to ensure you're putting as little points into STR/DEX as possible. Ideally you'll put no points into STR/DEX and get enough +attributes from your charms to wear everything.

STR: As much needed for gear (ideally none)
DEX: As much needed for gear (ideally none)
VIT: None
NRG: Everything else

Skills

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Same as before.

Max out Immersion, Arcane Torrent and Chronofield
28 points into Familiar
Dump all remaining into your two chosen Elemental Passives
13 points into Mana Sweep
5 points into Symbol of Esu
1 point into Antimass, Force Blast and Twilight Havoc

However, if you are using

Valthek's Command

Valthek's Command
War Staff (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 63 to 69
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 333
Item Level: 120
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
Mana Sweep: +15% Total Damage, Leeches no Mana
4% Chance to cast level 50 Vizjerei Rage on Death Blow
+(9 to 11) to Sorceress Skill Levels
Jitan's Gate Cooldown Reduced by 4 seconds
+(1 to 500) to Life
+(1 to 250) to Mana
Socketed (6)

or

Knave

Knave
Boots
'SolChamQor'
Runeword Level: 100
Mana Sweep: -25% Total Damage, Leeches no Mana
+(0 to 1) to Sorceress Skill Levels
5% Deadly Strike
+40 to Mana
Maximum Mana +(5 to 10)%
Magic Resist +(2 to 5)%
Physical Resist (2 to 5)%

, use the following instead.

Max out Immersion, Mana Sweep and Chronofield
28 points into Familiar
Dump all remaining into your two chosen Elemental Passives
5 points into Symbol of Esu
1 point into Antimass, Arcane Torrent, Force Blast and Twilight Havoc

Gear

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This will be a list of some endgame options that you can consider in every slot. Note that this does not mean you cannot use gear from previous sections if you want to.

A quick note on crafted gear, my recommendation is to get 2 rare bases of whatever you want to use as crafted gear. This way you can keep crafting on the one you aren't using, and when it becomes better than the one you are using, you can switch and repeat the process.

Helmet

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)

: This is just an all-round fantastic piece of gear with desirable stats everywhere.

Sacred Circle

Sacred Circle
Coronet (Sacred)
Defense: (1452 - 1633) to (1641 - 1846)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 327
Item Level: 1
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
25% Block Speed
25% Hit Recovery
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 50) to all Attributes
Maximum Life +2%
Maximum Mana +(11 to 15)%
Elemental Resists +(31 to 40)%
Socketed (4)

The Mysteries
(Sorceress Melee Set)

: Don't let this fool you. Despite being part of the melee sorceress set, this helm has everything you'll be looking for in a helm.

Wintermute

: This gives boatloads of mana as well as some nice solid stats all around. Mana Coil is also an interesting Feedback oskill that you'd probably like to play around with. Very solid choice too.

Indigo

Indigo
Circlets
'UnTaha'
Runeword Level: 110
+2 to All Skills
+100 Spell Focus
50% Cast Speed
-(15 to 20)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
-500 Defense
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +(13 to 15)%
Requirements -100%

: While this provides no mana-related benefits, it does have the very rare maximum elemental resistances modifier on it.
Crafted Circlet: With either Eerie or Spiritual shrines, make sure you hit +skills before blessing them.
Honorific Cap: While not a very common option used, might be worth it if you have plenty of unique MOs to put in them.

Helmets generally have a ton of choice and most people opt for Royal Circlet, but feel free to try out whatever else is available if that works better for you.

Body

Oracle

: Still an extremely solid piece of gear, giving you a ton of mana.

Cloak of the Outcast

Cloak of the Outcast
Gambeson (Sacred)
Defense: 2538 to 2705
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 486
Item Level: 120
Mana Shield: +20% Damage Reduction
+4 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+150 Life Regenerated per Second
+750 to Mana
Maximum Mana +30%
+(50 to 75) Mana after each Kill
(70 to 100)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (6)

: This provides a lot of mitigation along with damage. A very solid choice all around for any mana sorceress. Just remember to be even more careful to ensure Mana Shield never falls off with this on.

Natalya's Deception

Natalya's Deception
Quilted Armor (Sacred)
Defense: 2263 to 2331
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 500
Item Level: 120
Orb Effects Applied to this Item are Quadrupled
Socketed (6)

: Very powerful choice if you have the unique mystic orbs to back this choice up.

Body armor is very flexible, with a ton of options, such as Vanity, Linga Sharira or even Natasha's Legacy. If you don't want to go for anything too fancy or weird, the ones I listed above are solid options.

Gloves
Crafted Leather Gloves: Crafted with Eerie or Spiritual shrines, ensure you get good affixes before blessing.
Honorific Leather Gloves: Use this in tandem with some solid unique mystic orbs and don't forget to bless it with a shrine as well.

Lorekeeper

Lorekeeper
Light Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: (1018 - 1179) to (1159 - 1342)
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 300
Item Level: 120
+3 to All Skills
20% Combat Speeds
+(5 to 10) to Firedance
+(90 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
Regenerate Mana +(40 to 60)%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)

: Another solid option if you don't want to deal with crafting your own pair of gloves. While it gives no mana it does have a lot of mana regen and some +skills, so very solid piece of gear overall.

Generally this is the slot where most people like to go with a crafted or an honorific option.

Belt

Snake's Battle Chant

Snake's Battle Chant
Sash (Sacred)
Defense: (2728 - 3539) to (3259 - 4081)
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 500
Item Level: 1
Slows Attacker by 5%
+(120 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
+(500 to 1000) Defense
+(31 to 50) to Strength
(11 to 15)% to Energy
+200 to Mana
+(31 to 40) Life on Melee Attack
+(16 to 20) Mana on Melee Attack
Socketed (2)

Gathering of the Tribes
(Barbarian Elementalist Set)

: Despite being a Barbarian set piece, it has a lot of stats that are of interest to mana sorceresses. Might be worth considering especially due to the MO space.

Lunar Eclipse

Lunar Eclipse
Light Belt (Sacred)
Defense: (2091 - 2422) to (2171 - 2514)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 550
Item Level: 120
+2 to All Skills
+(51 to 60) Spell Focus
25% Cast Speed
30% Hit Recovery
+(10 to 15)% to Spell Damage
+(90 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+(40 to 50) to Energy
+100 to Life
Elemental Resists +15%
+5 to Light Radius
Socketed (2)

: Solid piece of gear with good stats all around. Nothing fantastic, however.

Ashaera's Armor

Ashaera's Armor
Belt (Sacred)
Defense: 1687 to 1760
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 575
Item Level: 105
+(21 to 25) Spell Focus
+(11 to 15)% to Spell Damage
+500 Defense
(11 to 15)% to Energy
Elemental Resists +(10 to 15)%
Physical Resist 10%
Socketed (2)

: Some solid defense along with physical resistance to boot, what's not to like?
Crafted Sash: Crafted with Eerie or Spiritual shrines, ensure you get good affixes before blessing.
Honorific Sash: Use this in tandem with some solid unique mystic orbs and don't forget to bless it with a shrine as well.

You have more options than the glove slot here, though people generally like to go with a crafted or honorific option. Both the sacred uniques listed here are incredible choices, however.

Boots

Spirit Walker

Spirit Walker
Heavy Boots (Sacred)
Defense: 696 to 737
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 550
Item Level: 120
+1% Physical Resist per 18% Mana Regeneration
+2 to All Skills
+(50 to 100) Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
Jitan's Gate Cooldown Reduced by 1 seconds
+35% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
-15% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
Socketed (4)

: Very solid choice, especially if you've been crafting with Spiritual shrines because you get so much physical resistance scaled off your mana regeneration. It's very rare though.

Angel's Wrath

Angel's Wrath
Chain Boots (Sacred)
Defense: (1625 - 2217) to (1762 - 2403)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 575
Item Level: 120
+(0 to 2) to Paladin Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Druid Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Barbarian Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Amazon Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Assassin Skill Levels
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(120 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Life +5%
Physical Resist 10%
Socketed (4)

: Not incredible, but if you get a +2 to sorceress skills one and have the STR to use it, it's not a bad option with some solid physical resistance.

Knave

Knave
Boots
'SolChamQor'
Runeword Level: 100
Mana Sweep: -25% Total Damage, Leeches no Mana
+(0 to 1) to Sorceress Skill Levels
5% Deadly Strike
+40 to Mana
Maximum Mana +(5 to 10)%
Magic Resist +(2 to 5)%
Physical Resist (2 to 5)%

: If you want to use Mana Sweep as your main skill and want to use a shield as well, you will have to use this one. Keep rerolling it till you get a good roll.

Riptide

: A purely defensive option here, but it provides both physical resistance and maximum elemental resistances.
Crafted Boots: Crafted with Eerie or Spiritual shrines, ensure you get good affixes before blessing.
Honorific Boots: Use this in tandem with some solid unique mystic orbs and don't forget to bless it with a shrine as well.

Once again, generally the crafted or honorific option is used here. However, the other options provided do work fine if you want to use them.

Knave

Knave
Boots
'SolChamQor'
Runeword Level: 100
Mana Sweep: -25% Total Damage, Leeches no Mana
+(0 to 1) to Sorceress Skill Levels
5% Deadly Strike
+40 to Mana
Maximum Mana +(5 to 10)%
Magic Resist +(2 to 5)%
Physical Resist (2 to 5)%

will have to be used if you want to use a Shield and still use Mana Sweep as your main skill.

Weapon
Crafted Jared's Stone: Crafted with Eerie or Spiritual shrines. Get good affixes before blessing such as Life on Kill, +skills and Mana.
Crafted War Staff: Just like above, crafted with Eerie or Spiritual shrines. Get good affixes before blessing such as Life on Kill, +skills and Mana.

Glowing Vertigo

Glowing Vertigo
Smoked Sphere (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: 37 to 39
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 183
Item Level: 120
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
(80 to 100)% Cast Speed
+(20 to 25)% to Spell Damage
+(10 to 15) to Psicrown
+(100 to 150) to Energy
+(450 to 600) to Mana
Maximum Mana +40%
Elemental Resists -10%
10% Chance to Avoid Damage
+80 Life after each Kill
8% Weapon Damage Taken Restores Mana
Socketed (2)

: Incredibly solid piece of gear with stats that you want all around. One of the best choices you can make.

Valthek's Command

Valthek's Command
War Staff (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 63 to 69
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 333
Item Level: 120
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
Mana Sweep: +15% Total Damage, Leeches no Mana
4% Chance to cast level 50 Vizjerei Rage on Death Blow
+(9 to 11) to Sorceress Skill Levels
Jitan's Gate Cooldown Reduced by 4 seconds
+(1 to 500) to Life
+(1 to 250) to Mana
Socketed (6)

: This piece of gear fundamentally changes how you build and play mana sorceresses. If you want to get this, you're in for a lot of fun!

All 4 options are really good choices honestly.

Valthek's Command

Valthek's Command
War Staff (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 63 to 69
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 333
Item Level: 120
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
Mana Sweep: +15% Total Damage, Leeches no Mana
4% Chance to cast level 50 Vizjerei Rage on Death Blow
+(9 to 11) to Sorceress Skill Levels
Jitan's Gate Cooldown Reduced by 4 seconds
+(1 to 500) to Life
+(1 to 250) to Mana
Socketed (6)

will fundamentally alter how you play, and the other 3 are just solid for the default mana sorceress setup.

Shield

Witch Drum

Witch Drum
Small Shield (Sacred)
Defense: (2638 - 3298) to (2841 - 3552)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 300 to 350
Required Dexterity: 299 to 349
Item Level: 105
+(1 to 4) to Amazon Skill Levels
+(1 to 4) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(1 to 4) to Assassin Skill Levels
+(25 to 40)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(15 to 30)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(15 to 30)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(60 to 100)% Enhanced Defense
+1 to Energy (Based on Character Level)
Cannot Be Frozen
Requirements -(30 to 40)%
Socketed (4)

: You'll obviously need a +4 to sorceress skills, but if so this is a solid choice.

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)

: This gives you a pretty massive boost to mana, so another solid choice.

Vaetia's Wall

Vaetia's Wall
Tower Shield (Sacred)
Defense: (4603 - 5157) to (5543 - 6210)
Chance to Block: -1% + Class%
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 460
Required Dexterity: 471
Item Level: 105
-1% Base Block Chance
-(11 to 15)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(4 to 8) to Vengeful Power (Sorceress Only)
+(4 to 8) to Warp Armor (Sorceress Only)
+(4 to 8) to Snow Queen (Sorceress Only)
+(4 to 8) to Living Flame (Sorceress Only)
+(141 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(11 to 25)%
Maximum Elemental Resists +(0 to 1)%
Requirements -20%
Socketed (4)

: An incredibly solid piece to consider. It is extremely defensive as well as proving a mana roll. Ensure you get one that has a Maximum Resistance roll.
Crafted Shield: Craft with Eerie or Spiritual shrine, try to hit a physical resistance roll before blessing.

All 3 of these choices are solid. Naturally, if you choose to use a staff you can't use any of these so choose wisely.

Ring

Empyrean Glory

Empyrean Glory
Ring
Required Level: 50
Item Level: 120
1% Chance to cast level 40 Singularity on Kill
(6 to 10)% to All Attributes
Maximum Life +5%
Maximum Mana +15%
15% Gold Find

: Provides basically a list of stats which are all beneficial to you. Definitely use it if you can get your hands on one.

Witchcraft

Witchcraft
Ring
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 120
+2 to All Skills
20% Cast Speed
-5% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
Maximum Mana (-5 to 5)%
20% Bonus to Defense

: Also an option worth considering, even though the mana boost is lower than others. It does provide some +skills to compensate though.

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

: While this provides no offensive benefits to you, it's useful for filling in some physical resistance if you need it, as well as the boosts to life and defense. You can use this if you're already at your mana cap and want to use this slot for defensive purposes.

Ouroboros

Ouroboros
Ring
Required Level: 110
Item Level: 120
+1 to All Skills
(-15 to 25)% to Strength
(-15 to 25)% to Dexterity
(-15 to 25)% to Vitality
(-15 to 25)% to Energy

: A solid option if you have one with good NRG rolls. Having decent STR/DEX rolls also can help reach attribute requirements.

Adrenaline Rush

Adrenaline Rush
Ring
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 120
+1 to All Skills
40% Combat Speeds
40% Movement Speed
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%

: Very useful stats all around, even if nothing is related to mana itself.
Sorceress Set Rings: If you want to use the Arcane Sorceress set, you will have to use those rings. The 2-piece is still very solid on it's own even if you don't want to complete the set.
(

The Catalyst

+

The Presence

,

The Darkness

or

The Hunger

)

Generally Empyrean Band/Empyrean Glory tends to be the default, a lot of these are solid options. Or you can use the set too.

Amulet

Teganze Pendant

Teganze Pendant
Amulet
Required Level: 60
Item Level: 70
+1 to All Skills
+10% to Fire Spell Damage
+10% to Lightning Spell Damage
+10% to Cold Spell Damage
Maximum Life +(3 to 5)%
Maximum Mana +(20 to 30)%
Elemental Resists +10%
+(13 to 38) Mana after each Kill

: Still solid, with a lot of useful stats on the amulet.

Witchmoon

Witchmoon
Amulet
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 100
1% Chance to cast level 17 Mana Sweep on Death Blow
+(1 to 3) to All Skills
+(10 to 20) Spell Focus
+(10 to 20)% to Spell Damage
Maximum Mana +(30 to 40)%

: Still solid with it's massive boost to mana.

Death Ward

Death Ward
Amulet
Required Level: 110
Item Level: 105
+(1 to 3) to All Skills
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Poison Resist +30%
Poison Length Reduced by 30%
30% Curse Length Reduction

: Very worth using if you can get a +3 one, due to the rare maximum elemental resistance modifier on it.

Dyers Eve

Dyers Eve
Amulet
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 120
5% Chance to cast level 5 Time Strike on Striking
+2 to All Skills
Adds 15-20 Damage
5% Life stolen per Hit
Elemental Resists +10%
Physical Resist (1 to 10)%

: If you get a well-rolled one with a high physical resistance roll, I'd definitely consider this too. Once again, Amulets typically provide a lot of mana so make sure you don't need that before considering this.

Vizjerei's Necklace

Vizjerei's Necklace
Amulet
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 105
+(1 to 3) to All Skills
+(20 to 30)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
(10 to 20)% to Energy
Maximum Mana +10%
+(25 to 50) Life after each Kill

: Also a powerful option with a lot of additional mana.

The Judgment

: Gives a fair bit of mana, even if it doesn't scale with your other stats. You have to use it if you want to use the set. Also the 2-piece bonus is quite powerful too.

Lamen of the Archbishop

Lamen of the Archbishop
Amulet
Required Level: 110
Item Level: 120
Orb Effects Applied to this Item are Doubled
+4 to All Skills

: Very powerful choice if you have some solid unique mystic orbs to put on this.

The Buried Hawk

: If you can get one with a strong ultimate oskill, I'd definitely use this.

Typically a ton of choice exists in the amulet slot, go with whatever your individual character needs.

Mystic Orbs

Zayl's Soul Orb

Zayl's Soul Orb
Mystic Orb

Right-Click to Apply
2% to Energy
+100 to Mana
Half Freeze Duration
+10 Required Level

: Very powerful UMO that you'll definitely want to use if you can. The reanimate also ends up being useful. However do remember the 1897 cap on mana on an individual item.

Apple of Discord

Apple of Discord
Mystic Orb

Right-Click to Apply
+40 to Life
+40 to Mana
+10 Required Level

: A weaker but more balanced version of the above, providing both life and mana, which you can consider using too.

Orb of Annihilation

Orb of Annihilation
Mystic Orb

Right-Click to Apply
10% Chance to cast level 1 Detonate on Melee Attack
+5% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
5% to Energy
+10 Required Level

: This weapon-specific UMO adds a fair bit of NRG, definitely worth using on high end gear.

Auriel's Focus

Auriel's Focus
Mystic Orb

Right-Click to Apply
+2% Bonus to Spell Focus
+25% Enhanced Defense
+15 to Energy
Poison Length Reduced by 5%
+10 Required Level

: Very powerful armor-specific UMO, allowing you to get crazy amounts of NRG if stacked.

Solitude

Solitude
Mystic Orb

Right-Click to Apply
(helm only)
Adds your current mana percentage as Weapon Physical Damage
(Max +100% at full mana)
-25% Attack Speed
+20 Required Level

: Another option for armors if you want more all-rounded attributes.

Explorer's Globe

Explorer's Globe
Mystic Orb

Right-Click to Apply
-5 to all Attributes
2% to All Attributes
+10 Required Level

: Well-rolled ones can be stacked to add a fair amount of NRG.

In general, these are going to be rather difficult to gather and can be expensive, but these are your options. Use them wisely and make sure the gear you are using them on is something you want to be keeping.

Of course, for your regular mystic orbs, the same rules apply, consider what you need from this list.

Weapon: Life on Kill, Faster Cast Rate, Experience Gain
Armour: Resistances, STR/DEX, NRG, FHR, ED, TCD
Jewellery: Flat Reduction, Mana Regen, Defense, Resistances

Socketables
Shouldn't change very much, but you should be crafting rare jewels now.

For rare jewels, use a Lem rule for Attributes, and of course keep rerolling till you get some good stats on your jewel. An Ort jewel for -% Requirements can also hold you in good stead to make up your stat requirements, especially earlier on, in order to avoid spending raw points into STR/DEX.

Some stats to look out for are as follows.

% Attributes
+ Mana
FCR (if needed)
FHR (if needed)
-% Requirements (if needed)

For unique jewels, there are a few options but most tend to be quite rare, such as the following.

Wishmaster

Wishmaster
Jewel
Item Level: 1
Can be Inserted into Socketed Items
Physical Resist 1%
15% Magic Find

: Useful due to the lack of a level requirement.

Zann Esu's Stone

Zann Esu's Stone
Jewel
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 115
Can be Inserted into Socketed Items
5% Cast Speed
+3% to Spell Damage
Maximum [Random Elemental] Resist +1%

: Useful to stack max resistances on runewords. Note that there is a variant for each type of element.

Cornerstone of the World

: If you get one with a useful oskill, this is definitely worth using.

Arkenstone

Arkenstone
Jewel
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 120
Can be Inserted into Socketed Items
+15 Life Regenerated per Second
Physical Resist 1%
Cannot Be Frozen

: Very powerful, providing both the cannot be frozen and some physical resistance. Good luck ever finding one.

Atomus

Atomus
Jewel
Required Level: 120
Item Level: 120
Can be Inserted into Socketed Items
+1 to All Skills
+20 to all Attributes
+1% to Experience Gained

: Good. Luck.

Outside of unique and crafted options, the same rules will apply otherwise.

Weapon: Um or On Runes
Armour: Resistance Gems, Topazes, Kur or On Runes

CONCLUSION

I do hope this complete write-up was useful to you, whether your intention is to play a mana sorceress or not. I strongly encourage you to try things out on your own and deviate from this if you can. There is no one correct way to play this game, and a lot of the fun is figuring out these different ways to play established archetypes. I hope you have as much fun exploring this archetype as I have.

[Solfege]

Y no one use

Cloudladder

Cloudladder
Spiked Shield (4)
Defense: (102 - 116) to (203 - 230)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 7
Required Dexterity: 55
Item Level: 10
+1 to All Skills
+1 to Druid Skill Levels
+1 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
+20 to all Attributes
+10 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (1)
Defense: (372 - 414) to (629 - 699)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 24
Required Dexterity: 81
Item Level: 36
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(1 to 2) to Druid Skill Levels
+(1 to 2) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
+30 to all Attributes
+20 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (4)
Defense: (920 - 1007) to (1503 - 1645)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 42
Required Dexterity: 170
Item Level: 51
+2 to All Skills
+2 to Druid Skill Levels
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+40 to all Attributes
+30 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (5)
Defense: (1443 - 1687) to (2346 - 2743)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 51
Required Dexterity: 353
Item Level: 85
+2 to All Skills
+2 to Druid Skill Levels
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(131 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
+50 to all Attributes
+40 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (6)

? qq

But seriously, try Cloudladder for Early/Mid-Game. You'll end up with higher damage output and higher boosts to your defensive passives than with

The Ivory Tower

The Ivory Tower
Tower Shield (4)
Defense: (205 - 233) to (404 - 459)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 17
Required Dexterity: 43
Item Level: 19
+1 to All Skills
+(4 to 5)% Bonus to Spell Focus
5% Cast Speed
+(11 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(3 to 5)%
Requirements -40%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (678 - 712) to (1219 - 1280)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 31
Required Dexterity: 58
Item Level: 36
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(8 to 9)% Bonus to Spell Focus
10% Cast Speed
+(16 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(16 to 20)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(81 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(9 to 11)%
Requirements -45%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1525 - 1593) to (2685 - 2805)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 101
Required Dexterity: 113
Item Level: 59
+2 to All Skills
+(12 to 13)% Bonus to Spell Focus
15% Cast Speed
+(21 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(101 to 110)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(15 to 17)%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2278 - 2371) to (4002 - 4165)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 181
Required Dexterity: 210
Item Level: 85
+2 to All Skills
+(14 to 15)% Bonus to Spell Focus
15% Cast Speed
+(26 to 30)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(26 to 30)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(121 to 130)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(18 to 20)%
Requirements -55%
Socketed (4)

, and you won't take that hit to your Movement Speed. Plus, flat Attributes to help you wear gear (so more base points for NRG) and 6 sockets at T4. Finally, it's a DEX shield, so nn for STR to wear it.

[mortimer_85]

Some quite knowledgeable people told me, that feedback damage is considered physical and so their are a few possibilities to reduce the enemies resistance against it.
The most budget one that comes to my mind is bane on

Xorine's Cane

Xorine's Cane
Battle Staff (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 61 to 66
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 234
Item Level: 105
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
+(7 to 9) to All Skills
+(101 to 150) Spell Focus
60% Cast Speed
+(26 to 30)% to Spell Damage
+1 to Bane
Maximum Mana +(10 to 25)%
Elemental Resists +15%
Physical Resist 15%
Socketed (4)

. According to patch Notes it is now a curse. Would it overwrite Chrono or stack the - PR?
Do you have time and items to test this stuff? I am really interested in it because I wanna try to make a Mana Druid around

Lincos (Xis)

at some point...

[Hrishi]

But seriously, try Cloudladder for Early/Mid-Game. You'll end up with higher damage output and higher boosts to your defensive passives than with

The Ivory Tower

The Ivory Tower
Tower Shield (4)
Defense: (205 - 233) to (404 - 459)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 17
Required Dexterity: 43
Item Level: 19
+1 to All Skills
+(4 to 5)% Bonus to Spell Focus
5% Cast Speed
+(11 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(3 to 5)%
Requirements -40%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (678 - 712) to (1219 - 1280)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 31
Required Dexterity: 58
Item Level: 36
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(8 to 9)% Bonus to Spell Focus
10% Cast Speed
+(16 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(16 to 20)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(81 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(9 to 11)%
Requirements -45%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1525 - 1593) to (2685 - 2805)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 101
Required Dexterity: 113
Item Level: 59
+2 to All Skills
+(12 to 13)% Bonus to Spell Focus
15% Cast Speed
+(21 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(101 to 110)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(15 to 17)%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2278 - 2371) to (4002 - 4165)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 181
Required Dexterity: 210
Item Level: 85
+2 to All Skills
+(14 to 15)% Bonus to Spell Focus
15% Cast Speed
+(26 to 30)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(26 to 30)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(121 to 130)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(18 to 20)%
Requirements -55%
Socketed (4)

, and you won't take that hit to your Movement Speed. Plus, flat Attributes to help you wear gear (so more base points for NRG) and 6 sockets at T4. Finally, it's a DEX shield, so nn for STR to wear it.

Thanks for that suggestion, I had never tried it before but it makes a lot of sense to me. I've added it to the list of Early/Mid game options.

The most budget one that comes to my mind is bane on

Xorine's Cane

Xorine's Cane
Battle Staff (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 61 to 66
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 234
Item Level: 105
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
+(7 to 9) to All Skills
+(101 to 150) Spell Focus
60% Cast Speed
+(26 to 30)% to Spell Damage
+1 to Bane
Maximum Mana +(10 to 25)%
Elemental Resists +15%
Physical Resist 15%
Socketed (4)

. According to patch Notes it is now a curse. Would it overwrite Chrono or stack the - PR?

You are absolutely correct, I have updated the section on Feedback damage to be clearer on how this works. Bane and Spellbind (from

Black Masquerade

Black Masquerade
Bone Helm (Sacred)
Defense: (2420 - 2904) to (2622 - 3147)
Required Level: 80
Item Level: 120
+100 Spell Focus
+100% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(150 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
+200 Life Regenerated per Second
Physical Resist (0 to 10)%
Requirements -100%
Socketed (4)

) are both options for skills that would let you do this! And

Lincos (Xis)

sounds very interesting to try!

[EST-Commander]

Spire of Kehjan

Spire of Kehjan
War Staff (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 63 to 69
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 199
Item Level: 105
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
+(8 to 10) to All Skills
+(101 to 150) Spell Focus
20% Cast Speed
(25 to 50)% to All Attributes
+250 Life Regenerated per Second
Elemental Resists +(30 to 40)%
+(201 to 250) Life after each Kill
250% Damage Reflected
Requirements -40%
Socketed (6)

This could also be an interesting / cheap option. Depending on the rolls ofc. What do u guys think?

[Hrishi]

Spire of Kehjan

Spire of Kehjan
War Staff (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 63 to 69
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 199
Item Level: 105
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
+(8 to 10) to All Skills
+(101 to 150) Spell Focus
20% Cast Speed
(25 to 50)% to All Attributes
+250 Life Regenerated per Second
Elemental Resists +(30 to 40)%
+(201 to 250) Life after each Kill
250% Damage Reflected
Requirements -40%
Socketed (6)

This could also be an interesting / cheap option. Depending on the rolls ofc. What do u guys think?

This would work really well. I actually used this for quite a while last season, all the way till level ~125 or so. Even more than everything else, this really helps your attribute situation, letting you pump so many more points into NRG.

[Kinetickz]

Any mid-/lategame switch weapons recommended?

Or do you just keep your teleport staff?


Also I would love a mercenary section if thats not too much work =) (I could really use help because since I hit hell difficulty mine is straight up 1hit even tho he has 175% resistance with more or less 0 physical tho)

[Hrishi]

Any mid-/lategame switch weapons recommended?

Or do you just keep your teleport staff?

I updated the guide with it now, thanks! Ideally you can use

Kabbalah

Kabbalah
Sorceress Orbs
'Cham'
Runeword Level: 83
+3 to Sorceress Skill Levels
-1% Base Block Chance
60% Hit Recovery
+(6 to 16) to Divine Apparition
20% to Energy
Maximum Life and Mana +5%
+(100 to 200) Life when Struck by an Enemy

till you get

Moon of the Spider

Moon of the Spider
By Richard Knaak

Required Level: 110
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+(21 to 25) Spell Focus
+1 to Jitan's Gate
Half Freeze Duration

from Lord Jitan (one of the early uber bosses you will face). After that you don't really need a weapon switch anymore.

Also I would love a mercenary section if thats not too much work =) (I could really use help because since I hit hell difficulty mine is straight up 1hit even tho he has 175% resistance with more or less 0 physical tho)

D'oh, I knew I forgot something. I will update this with a mercenary section when I can. To be honest though, I just don't use mercs. I've found they die too often for my liking and they're annoying to upkeep. The A5 merc is probably your best bet. This guide might be useful to you in the meantime.

https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=vi&u=https://forum.median-xl.com/viewtopic.php%3Ft%3D31957&prev=search

[Valaraukar]

one quick question , in the early gering section you mentiond

Queen of Glass

Queen of Glass
Ancient Armor (4)
Defense: (315 - 344) to (630 - 688)
Required Level: 11
Required Strength: 33 to 34
Item Level: 29
15% Cast Speed
-(6 to 8)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(76 to 125) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Requirements -(11 to 15)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (899 - 969) to (1718 - 1852)
Required Level: 30
Required Strength: 57 to 60
Item Level: 40
25% Cast Speed
-(11 to 13)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(176 to 225) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
Requirements -(21 to 25)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2084 - 2224) to (3911 - 4173)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 175 to 186
Item Level: 67
35% Cast Speed
-(16 to 18)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(276 to 325) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(41 to 45)%
Cold Resist +(41 to 45)%
Requirements -(31 to 35)%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (3013 - 3202) to (5650 - 6005)
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 323 to 344
Item Level: 85
40% Cast Speed
-(18 to 20)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(326 to 375) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(46 to 50)%
Cold Resist +(46 to 50)%
Requirements -(36 to 40)%
Socketed (6)

cause of skills and mana, but queen of glass dont give skills, still worth equiping just cause of the massive mana boost or did you mean

Ennead's Bane

Ennead's Bane
Kazarghand (4)
Defense: (173 - 204) to (354 - 417)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 6
Required Dexterity: 46 to 48
Item Level: 10
+1 to Sorceress Skill Levels
5% Cast Speed
+(3 to 4)% to Lightning Spell Damage
-(6 to 8)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+(24 to 46)% Enhanced Defense
+(11 to 15) to Dexterity
+(11 to 15) to Energy
Lightning Resist +(11 to 15)%
Requirements -(11 to 15)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (625 - 710) to (1152 - 1309)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 24
Required Dexterity: 60 to 63
Item Level: 36
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
15% Cast Speed
+(5 to 8)% to Lightning Spell Damage
-(11 to 13)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+(69 to 92)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 25) to Dexterity
+(21 to 25) to Energy
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Requirements -(21 to 25)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1618 - 1784) to (2915 - 3213)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 41
Required Dexterity: 110 to 117
Item Level: 51
+3 to Sorceress Skill Levels
25% Cast Speed
+(9 to 12)% to Lightning Spell Damage
-(16 to 18)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+(115 to 137)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Dexterity
+(31 to 35) to Energy
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Requirements -(31 to 35)%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (2444 - 2670) to (4372 - 4776)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 51
Required Dexterity: 211 to 225
Item Level: 85
+4 to Sorceress Skill Levels
30% Cast Speed
+(13 to 15)% to Lightning Spell Damage
-(18 to 20)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+(138 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 40) to Dexterity
+(36 to 40) to Energy
Lightning Resist +(36 to 40)%
Requirements -(36 to 40)%
Socketed (6)

and just linked the wrong one?