Psionic Storm Assassin

[Crash]

I don't think Sigils work on RW's

[bapcja]

I don't think Sigils work on RW's

Indeed they don't. Edited the original post.

[Splargh]

For mana, socket weapons with Sur Runes as guide says. With dual wield, you get 3x15x2 = 60% faster mana regen from weapons alone.

But guide says socket Topazes in weapon and Um Runes in armor. Sur runes were never mentioned. And 3x2x15 = 90%

You have it mixed up. Guide says Um runes in weapons, Topaz in armor. Topazes in weapons gives you spell focus, which is useless for this build.

However, putting Sur runes in weapons is the only easy way to get substantial mana regeneration, which makes them - in my opinion - much better than the 15-30% energy that Ums give you in weapon(s).

[ParticuLarry]

^ thanks for pointing that out. Got it mixed up.

[Sfp4]

Tearing shit up with this build.

Thinking of going for baal trophy on sleep for the 50% mana regen, would probably be really nice.

[akbugger]

Thinking of going for baal trophy on sleep for the 50% mana regen, would probably be really nice.

It is. It's virtually mandatory in high labs.

[Captcha]

Does Doom's -%magic res work with this skill?

The skill desc for Psionic Storm says it does "magic feedback damage" - sounds like the mana sorc's "feedback damage" which can only be boosted by mana/energy. PS says energy not mana, so it's a bit different but... sounds a bit worrying (why didn't it just say magic damage if that's what it is?).

[bapcja]

Does Doom's -%magic res work with this skill?

The skill desc for Psionic Storm says it does "magic feedback damage" - sounds like the mana sorc's "feedback damage" which can only be boosted by mana/energy. PS says energy not mana, so it's a bit different but... sounds a bit worrying (why didn't it just say magic damage if that's what it is?).

It works with doom. Mana sorc damage type is just called feedback, because, last i heard its treated as physical damage. I believe assassins feedback was made into magical damage, specifically to provide synergy with doom hard points. I think it was named feedback to avoid confusion whether or not it scales with %spelldamage and %phys/magic spell damage - it doesn't.

[Sfp4]

Thinking of going for baal trophy on sleep for the 50% mana regen, would probably be really nice.

It is. It's virtually mandatory in high labs.

Are you doing high labs with vizjun set? Im thinking it might be very difficult with killing vector

Actually i see now that you cant use claw block anymore so thats my mistake, unfortunate wed be too op

[akbugger]

Thinking of going for baal trophy on sleep for the 50% mana regen, would probably be really nice.

It is. It's virtually mandatory in high labs.

Are you doing high labs with vizjun set? Im thinking it might be very difficult with killing vector

Actually i see now that you cant use claw block anymore so thats my mistake, unfortunate wed be too op

I'm only using

Vizjun's Monitor

Vizjun's Monitor
Katar (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: 36 to 37
(Assassin Only)
Required Level: 80
Required Dexterity: 333
Item Level: 1
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
+4 to Assassin Skill Levels
25% Hit Recovery
+(21 to 25)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+50 to Strength
(20 to 25)% to Vitality
(20 to 25)% to Energy
Socketed (3)

Vizjun's Devices
(Assassin Trap Set)

since it gives you 25% extra energy. Fwiw, I think psi storm assassin would work better with Vizjun set than Psi set.....
Imo,

Universal Law

Universal Law
(Assassin Psionic Set)

Dead Lens
Hypersurface
Killing Vector
Quantum Bevel

Set Bonus with 2 or more set items:
+2 to Assassin Skill Levels
+20% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage

Set Bonus with 3 or more set items:
+150 to Energy
+500 to Life

Set Bonus with complete set:
+4 to Assassin Skill Levels
+15% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+60 to Orb of Annihilation
+1500 to Mana
Elemental Resists +25%
Physical Resist 5%
+100 Life after each Kill

is just plain awful for this build.

Quantum Bevel

Quantum Bevel
Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: (1339 - 1506) to (1567 - 1763)
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 375
Item Level: 1
+(16 to 20)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
+100 to Energy
Maximum Mana +(11 to 15)%
(16 to 20)% Magic Find
Requirements -40%
Socketed (4)

Universal Law
(Assassin Psionic Set)

- 100 Energy.

Dead Lens

Dead Lens
Totem Shield (Sacred)
Defense: (1390 - 1737) to (1610 - 2012)
Chance to Block: 5%
(Assassin Only)
Required Level: 80
Required Dexterity: 527
Item Level: 1
1% Base Block Chance
(31 to 40)% Block Speed
+(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
(21 to 25)% to Dexterity
+(21 to 25) to Vitality
+100 to Energy
Socketed (6)

Universal Law
(Assassin Psionic Set)

- 100 Energy.

Hypersurface

Hypersurface
Leather Armor (Sacred)
Defense: (8272 - 8918) to (8579 - 9257)
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 315
Item Level: 1
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
+2000 Defense
+200 to Energy
+(401 to 500) to Life
+(101 to 150) Life after each Kill
Requirements -40%
Socketed (6)

Universal Law
(Assassin Psionic Set)

- 200 Energy.

Killing Vector

Killing Vector
Cestus (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: 41 to 43
(Assassin Only)
Required Level: 90
Required Dexterity: 349
Item Level: 1
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
+(1 to 3) to Assassin Skill Levels
+(33 to 55) Spell Focus
(21 to 30)% Cast Speed
+(16 to 20)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(9 to 16) to Doom (Assassin Only)
+200 to Energy
Socketed (3)

Universal Law
(Assassin Psionic Set)

- 200 Energy.

So for wasting 4 slots you get 600 + 150 (3 pieces bonus) = 750 energy total and 9 to skill levels bonus. Its really bad trade. No % bonus on any single piece. One piece I'd consider using is

Killing Vector

Killing Vector
Cestus (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: 41 to 43
(Assassin Only)
Required Level: 90
Required Dexterity: 349
Item Level: 1
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
+(1 to 3) to Assassin Skill Levels
+(33 to 55) Spell Focus
(21 to 30)% Cast Speed
+(16 to 20)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(9 to 16) to Doom (Assassin Only)
+200 to Energy
Socketed (3)

Universal Law
(Assassin Psionic Set)

, and I don't think it's that good.