SSF Lightning Sorc Hybrid Guide

MXL 2.0 Lightning Sorc

Greetings! I am here today to present you with an exciting starter build for MXL 2.0. Of all the builds I played throughout Beta Testing, Lightning Sorc is the one I consider the most versatile. The

Elemental Children

Elemental Children
(Sorceress Lightning Set)

Elemental Clash
Elemental Fury
Elemental Spirit
Elemental Storm

Set Bonus with 2 or more set items:
-20% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+50 to all Attributes

Set Bonus with 3 or more set items:
75% Cast Speed
+25% to Lightning Spell Damage

Set Bonus with complete set:
+5 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+150 Spell Focus
Blink Cooldown Reduced by 2 seconds
+50% to Lightning Spell Damage
+16 to Blink
+100 to all Attributes
Physical Resist 15%

set provides considerable power during midgame and carries well into late game. There are also drastic skill changes which is enough to warrant a new perspective on how to navigate the new dynamic. With 2.0 bringing loads of fresh players, I have opted to write a guide based on the Solo Self-Found (SSF) principle popularized by Wulf. The following guide will assume you have no outside help in any way and that you do not trade with other players. These condition will impose a unique set of restrictions such as minimizing respeccing as much as possible, making do with less than perfect gear set up for the sake of time, and doing certain uber content at later levels rather than the instant they become available to you.

Why play Lite Sorc?

Unlimited Power.
Powerful mid-ranged cone of death.
Alternative auto-aim main skill available.
Long-range single target annihilator that heals you with each cast.
Cheap, easy to obtain early and midgame gear. Craft orbs from rich pool of stats.
Able to do a wide range of end-game uber content with some tweaking and no outside help.
Fast start-up farmer with little investment if your aim is to make lots of tg in the market place while minimizing initial costs.

Hybrid Guide?
This guide is written from a SSF perspective but not everyone elects to go down that path. Many of the gearing choices during progression were far from best in slot, it was simply what I found up to that point. I will occasionally provide commentary on what I used versus what the ideal gearing would have been in that situation.

New in 2.0

Symbol of Esu (moon cookies) are gone now. No more instant healing, resulting in a large survivability gap. New thematic Coven skills, each buffing different aspects of survivability, have stepped up to fill the vacuum.
Normal/Superior items: You can no longer unsocket normal/superior white items. This means failed runewords will ruin the base like in clod. Other qualities can still be unsocketed. Also, oil of renewal can only be used on items that are NOT Superior. Oil of Luck cannot be used on Normal/Superior/Honorific items, instead this process is built-in. The moment you roll an item into Superior, for armors it will either roll UP TO 60% ed or UP TO 50 ed and 1 pr. This means you are no longer able, or rather no longer have to keep rerolling for 20ed and 1 physical res, which is a good quality of life improvement overall.
Runes can no longer be downgraded. Plan your runewords ahead of time and start looking for runes. You can create rune containers by cubing a long rune with oil of craft.
Melee locks work differently now. While under the effects of any melee lock restriction, you can no longer summon, except for edyrems inside Toraja as that is a quest skill. This is easily overlooked. For our purposes it is only slightly relevant here because each class has the option of picking Melee Devotion(20% overall damage reduction + Melee Lock effect), which will become an optional skill to take later during any Purify Ubers.
New Special Oils
Oil of Greater Luck - 40% lucky, double the success rate of the common version sold by vendors
Act 1 Side Areas:
- Cave 1&2 (Cold Plains)
- Hole 1&2 (Black Marsh)
- The Pit (Tamoe Highlands)
Oil of Augmentation - Converts magic item to rare. Basically a Charsi imbue.
Act 2 Side Areas:
- Stony Tomb/Treasure Vault (Rocky Wastes)
- Halls of the Dead 1-3 (Dry Hills)
- Ancient Tunnels (Lost City)
Oil of Intensity - Shrine craft/bless stats roll in the top half of the range
Example: Normal bless rolls [1-100] --> Intense Bless rolls [51-100]
*This recipe requires a full shrine with 10 charges and will consume the whole shrine.
Act 3 Side Areas:
- Spider Caverns (Spider Forest)
- Swampy Pit 1&2, Flayer Dungeon 1-3 (Flayer Jungle)
- The 6 Temples (Kurast Bazaar, Upper Kurast, Kurast Causeway)
% life has been nerfed by ~70% across all values, usually rounded up except for Laz Trophy Sleep bonus where it is rounded down. Example: 10% max life -> 3%, 15% -> 5%. Lotto bonus on armor is now 2%, down from 5%.
Dimensional Labyrinth - First 5 tiers were removed, next 10 tiers renamed 1-10 and bumped up by 5 alvl. So think of each level as being 10 levels harder than in 1.8. This means it is now possible to level to 150 in labs without having to do it in a multiplayer game.
Visual Comparison

Abbreviations: SSF - Solo Self Found, AC - Arcane Crystal, LP - Lightning pierce or -% to Enemy Lightning Resistance, LSD - Lightning Spell Damage, SF - Spell Focus

Terms:
SHRINE CRAFTING - Cubing a shrine with a sacred rare or crafted item rerolls all the stats and generates 4 random ones + stats granted by the shrine.

SHRINE BLESSING - Cubing a shrine with any Honorific/Crafted Sacred/Uncrafted Sacred Rare + 2 AC returns that item with its same stats PLUS the stat bonuses from the shrine. Different from SHRINE CRAFTING. If you forget to include the 2 AC you will perform a craft and not a bless. Note: sacred rare items that have never been used in a craft can also be blessed.

TU MAKE - Cubing any Tiered items 1-4 with 2 AC creates the unique item for that item base in that tier.

Skills

Forked Lightning - main skill based on my preference. Everything else still applies if you choose to use Tempest.
Tempest - Alternate main skill
Thunderstone(incl. upgrade) - Single target
Warp Armor - Big defense boost + avoid
Nova Charge - Free passive damage
Vengeful Power - Physical Resist + power boost when you get hit
Hive - Free damage
Raven Familiar - +skill levels, 15% bonus to energy
Superposition - 0cd warp
Symbol of Esu - Absorb %, spell focus
Witchblood - big damage boost, big sustain
Forceblast - Enemy speed and damage debuff

Coven Skills: Element Themed Passives and Buffs
These skills offer various buffs aimed to fill the gap left by cookie nerf. You may choose up to 2 passives trees. These are independent from what element you choose as your offensive skills.

Fire
- Living Flame - Flat maximum health and health regeneration.
- Firedance - Creates a buff area where you deal more spell and physical damage.
Lightning
- Warp Armor - Big bonus to defense and 5% avoid + 1% for each 2 additional base points into this skill. (Max 17%)
- Nova Charge - Periodically releases a wide nova that deals lightning damage. Also adds a % of dex to energy.
Cold
- Snow Queen - 1% maximum life per base level up to 13%. Also adds small amounts of flat defense.
- Ice Elementals - Useful summons to tank while obtaining certain charms.
Poison
- Vengeful Power - 2% Physical Res per level up to 20%. Also increases your damage for 5 seconds after being struck.
- Hive - Periodically deals large amounts of poison damage that scales generously.

Analysis
Fire: Strong for dungeons/bossing. Recommended for Scosglen.
Lightning: Strong for general farming and early leveling. Recommended for Fauztinville.
Cold: Strong for early leveling, bossing, labs.
Poison: Strong for speedfarming. In Fauztinville, Vengeful power is best due to all attacks being wdm so this buff is almost always active. In Scosglen, all attacks are elemental so VP is useless.

I make use of all these depending on the circumstance. In early game it almost doesn't matter. If you're having trouble surviving, swap to cold for Ice Elementals. If survivability is ok, poison tree lets you play more aggressively.

Superposition: 0cd warp that has a high mana cost, renders potions nearly useless for 5 seconds after casting, cannot be used in town. There are circumstances where this skill is useful and where it is not.

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Stat Points
1-105 - Enough to wear gear + the rest in energy. I recommend using t2/t3 armor with reqs being no higher than ~200 str or dex.
105-125 - Use the bonus stats from charms to wear better gear without putting any base stat points into anything other than energy
125+ Aim for 1900 energy without Raven, the rest for gear or vit.

Signets of Learning: Each signet you consume will grant 1 stat point similar to the 5 you get each time you level up, capping at 400. Signets are especially useful for equipping sacred items as well as extra damage early on. In addition to dropping as monster loot they can be created by cubing any sacred unique or set item with Catalyst of Learning dropped by NM Summoner. They also drop 2 at a time from Hell Nihlathak. Some people like to stop and farm their 400 sigs as early as they can, but I am not one of those people because they can be acquired albeit slower just from normal play.

Mystic Orbs
Mana Regen on all jewelry
Lightning Spell on all gear
Spell Focus on armor slots
Magic Find wherever you can spare
Should probably wait until you can farm Sunless Sea to do this because orbing is expensive in early game and you will be upgrading gear often.

Socket Fillers
Early game - Gems to fill in whatever resistances you are missing. Note: Shield slots require classic gems, Body armor slots require mxl gems to stack resistance.
Mid game, Perfect Topaz, Pul, rare jewels with SF, LSD
Endgame - Crafted jewels with Spell Focus + Lightning Spell + flat life + 2% Energy or 1% All Attributes, Lightning Pierce runes

Energy Scaling and Spell Focus
The new formula for spell damage, (130(ENERGY+20))/(500+ENERGY), slows down greatly at 2100. If you have 1900 unbuffed, you'll have around 2100 with Raven Familiar on. Any more energy past this gives you less than 1% more damage per 100 energy so it's really just for extra mana.

Spell Focus now scales independently of Energy in a simplified 10 SF = 1% more damage, capping at 1000 SF for 100% more damage.
So overall, if you have 1000 SF and 1900 Energy you will deal (100 + 104) = 204% more damage, with 1000 SF and 2100 Energy you deal (100 + 106) + 206% more damage, and at 1000SF + 3000 Energy you deal (100 + 112.2) = 212.2% more damage.

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Speeds
Aim for these:

Honorifics

Honorifics: Items with no stats of their own but receive double bonus from Mystic Orbs and Unique Mystic Orbs
How to create honoric: Cube any Magic Item (Blue) with Mark of Infusion dropped by Shenk the Overseer on any difficulty. Item will have max sockets available for its current tier. Due to the cost of mystic orbs early on, this method may be prohibitive before 105, when you are able to farm Sunless Sea for gold.

Priority Stats - Lightning Spell Damage, Spell Focus, All resist if you are lacking, Magic Find, Hit Recovery.
Ideal slots to make hono: Gloves
Blessing:

Early Game 1-100
The leveling process consists of making the Ker runeword then utilizing the TU Make recipe to swap to

Thunderball

Thunderball
Clasped Orb (4)
One-Hand Damage: 6 to 7
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 15
Required Dexterity: 9
Item Level: 1
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+1 to Sorceress Skill Levels
15% Cast Speed
+(6 to 10)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(2 to 3) to Thunderstone (Sorceress Only)
Lightning Resist +30%
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: 11 to 14
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 25
Required Dexterity: 15
Item Level: 31
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
25% Cast Speed
+(13 to 18)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(4 to 5) to Thunderstone (Sorceress Only)
Lightning Resist +60%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 17 to 21
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 43
Required Dexterity: 32
Item Level: 51
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+(2 to 3) to Sorceress Skill Levels
40% Cast Speed
+(20 to 25)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(6 to 7) to Thunderstone (Sorceress Only)
Lightning Resist +90%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 20 to 25
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 52
Required Dexterity: 65
Item Level: 77
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+3 to Sorceress Skill Levels
50% Cast Speed
+(26 to 35)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(9 to 10) to Thunderstone (Sorceress Only)
Lightning Resist +120%
Socketed (2)

t2/t3 after you get your 2nd ac. All other slots can be items you pick up along the way. There is no need to rerun areas for arcane shards in the interest of going to low uber farm areas where upgrades will drop in abundance.

Main Weapon:

Ker

Ker
Sorceress Orbs
'Tir'
Runeword Level: 10
3% Chance to cast level 1 Bloodlust on Death Blow
30% Cast Speed
+(5 to 10)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(5 to 10)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(5 to 10)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(5 to 10)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(5 to 10)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(15 to 25) to Life
Elemental Resists +(4 to 6)%

->

Thunderball

Thunderball
Clasped Orb (4)
One-Hand Damage: 6 to 7
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 15
Required Dexterity: 9
Item Level: 1
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+1 to Sorceress Skill Levels
15% Cast Speed
+(6 to 10)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(2 to 3) to Thunderstone (Sorceress Only)
Lightning Resist +30%
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: 11 to 14
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 25
Required Dexterity: 15
Item Level: 31
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
25% Cast Speed
+(13 to 18)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(4 to 5) to Thunderstone (Sorceress Only)
Lightning Resist +60%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 17 to 21
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 43
Required Dexterity: 32
Item Level: 51
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+(2 to 3) to Sorceress Skill Levels
40% Cast Speed
+(20 to 25)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(6 to 7) to Thunderstone (Sorceress Only)
Lightning Resist +90%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 20 to 25
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 52
Required Dexterity: 65
Item Level: 77
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+3 to Sorceress Skill Levels
50% Cast Speed
+(26 to 35)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(9 to 10) to Thunderstone (Sorceress Only)
Lightning Resist +120%
Socketed (2)

t2 -> t3 -> t4
Swap Weapon:

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

The following are recommended but not required. However, not everyone reading this will want to play SSF so they may have other means of obtaining these items early. For informative purposes I will list them anyway. If you(SSF player) get these as random drops, use them, otherwise keep moving.

Offhand:

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)

up to Tier 3 only or decent rare with lightning spell damage (LSD)
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)%

or

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

or rare amulet with light pierce (-Enemy Lightning Resistance stat)
Rings:

Ring of Regha

Ring of Regha
Ring
Item Level: 1
Adds 3-5 Damage
+5% to Spell Damage
+(5 to 15) to Strength
+(5 to 15) to Dexterity
Elemental Resists +10%

x2 or rares with light pierce
Helmet:

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)

up to Tier 3 only or rare with LSD
Body Armor:

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)

or

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)

up to Tier 2 only, or

Akara's Robe (1)

Akara's Robe
Quilted Armor (1)
Defense: 74 to 100
Required Level: 10
Required Strength: 10
Item Level: 255
+50 Defense
+(6 to 10) to all Attributes
+50 to Life
Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
Cannot be Upgraded
Socketed (2)

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

or

Moonwrap

Moonwrap
Sash (4)
Defense: (16 - 18) to (20 - 21)
Required Level: 1
Required Strength: 25
Item Level: 1
5% Cast Speed
+3% to Spell Damage
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
Lightning Resist +(11 to 15)%
Cold Resist +(11 to 15)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (119 - 129) to (131 - 141)
Required Level: 17
Required Strength: 50
Item Level: 31
15% Cast Speed
+9% to Spell Damage
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (331 - 353) to (370 - 395)
Required Level: 35
Required Strength: 125
Item Level: 51
25% Cast Speed
+15% to Spell Damage
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (493 - 524) to (542 - 576)
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 250
Item Level: 77
30% Cast Speed
+20% to Spell Damage
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
Lightning Resist +(36 to 40)%
Cold Resist +(36 to 40)%
Socketed (2)

or

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)

, Aerin is better overall but Moonwrap has much lower strength cost at t4, allowing you to have 4 max rows of potions without taking points away from energy.
Gloves:

Pollice Verso

Pollice Verso
Gauntlets (4)
Defense: (48 - 54) to (90 - 102)
Required Level: 10
Required Strength: 28
Item Level: 19
4% Chance to cast level 3 Time Strike when Attacked
+(24 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
+(7 to 10) to Strength
+(6 to 10) Life after each Kill
+(6 to 13) Mana after each Kill
Requirements -8%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (216 - 239) to (333 - 369)
Required Level: 27
Required Strength: 52
Item Level: 36
8% Chance to cast level 5 Time Strike when Attacked
+(58 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(12 to 16) to Strength
+(16 to 20) Life after each Kill
+(21 to 28) Mana after each Kill
Requirements -16%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (583 - 635) to (854 - 930)
Required Level: 44
Required Strength: 165
Item Level: 59
12% Chance to cast level 7 Time Strike when Attacked
+(92 to 109)% Enhanced Defense
+(18 to 24) to Strength
+(26 to 30) Life after each Kill
+(36 to 43) Mana after each Kill
Requirements -24%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (875 - 946) to (1274 - 1378)
Required Level: 52
Required Strength: 296
Item Level: 85
14% Chance to cast level 8 Time Strike when Attacked
+(109 to 126)% Enhanced Defense
+(25 to 30) to Strength
+(31 to 35) Life after each Kill
+(43 to 50) Mana after each Kill
Requirements -32%
Socketed (4)

up to t2, or rare with LSD
Boots:

Rabbit's Foot

Rabbit's Foot
Boots (4)
Defense: 8 to 14
Required Level: 1
Required Strength: 21
Item Level: 1
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+10% to Spell Damage
+5 Maximum Stamina
(1 to 5)% Gold Find
(1 to 5)% Magic Find
Requirements -15%
Socketed (1)
Defense: 75 to 88
Required Level: 17
Required Strength: 35
Item Level: 31
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+12% to Spell Damage
+10 Maximum Stamina
(5 to 10)% Gold Find
(5 to 10)% Magic Find
Requirements -30%
Socketed (2)
Defense: 184 to 215
Required Level: 34
Required Strength: 96
Item Level: 51
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+16% to Spell Damage
+15 Maximum Stamina
(15 to 20)% Gold Find
(15 to 20)% Magic Find
Requirements -45%
Socketed (3)
Defense: 258 to 296
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 140
Item Level: 77
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+20% to Spell Damage
+20 Maximum Stamina
(25 to 30)% Gold Find
(25 to 30)% Magic Find
Requirements -60%
Socketed (4)

, or rare with LSD

Mercenary
A1 Priestess
-Vindicate Buff (health regen)
-Arrowside (Burst damage)

A3 Bloodmage
-Gift of Inner Fire (Instant full heal)
-Firedance (Damage buff circle)

A3 Necrolyte
-Miasma (Enemy Slow debuff)
-Force Blast (Enemy slow + weaken debuff)

Midgame 105-139
Early Midgame 105-119
Around Act 3 Nightmare sacred tier items will start dropping. These items will have more stat requirements than it is feasible for you to have without -requirement stats and orbs. In general, ignore these for now except for sacred rare sorceress orbs. You will need several for later crafting so keep the ones you find. Shrines will start dropping also. Save Ornate and Eerie shrines for crafting weapon. Save Enchanted Shrines for making witch gear at lv125.
All other shrines should be kept and saved for continual weapon improvement.

Crafting: You will need a minimum of 3 Sacred Rare Sorceress Orbs between now through until you drop either

Elemental Storm

Elemental Storm
Gnarled Staff (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 59 to 62
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 90
Required Dexterity: 109
Item Level: 1
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
+(8 to 10) to All Skills
+(101 to 150) Spell Focus
40% Cast Speed
40% Hit Recovery
+(41 to 50) to all Attributes
Maximum Mana +(15 to 20)%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)

Elemental Children
(Sorceress Lightning Set)

or

Ghostmoon

Ghostmoon
Sacred Globe (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: 36 to 37
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 177
Item Level: 105
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+8 to Maximum Forked Lightning Projectiles
+(4 to 6) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+20% to Spell Damage
-20% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
Regenerate Mana +(15 to 40)%
Maximum Elemental Resists +(0 to 1)%
(15 to 25)% Gold Find
(15 to 25)% Magic Find
Socketed (2)

. For Main Weapon the most important stat is Light Pierce. Because shrines will be hard to come by, it is important to only go for the light pierce and 1-2 useful stats rather than roll for the perfect combo.

Main weapon: Craft a Sorceress Orb with the 2 or more of following stats in order of importance: Light Pierce, Sorc Skills, Light Spell, Spell Focus, Mana after each kill

Swap: +1/+2/+3 Blood Fury. This is an alternative to the buff item

Shamanka

Shamanka
Long Staff (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 56 to 58
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 203
Item Level: 105
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
+(3 to 6) to Sorceress Skill Levels
45% Cast Speed
45% Hit Recovery
+(21 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(6 to 16) to Bloodlust
Maximum Life +(10 to 13)%
Fire Resist +(50 to 70)%
Lightning Resist +(50 to 70)%
Socketed (4)

. It is available 18 levels earlier and starts out with comparable bonuses to spell damage at the cost of half your maximum life pool over 30 seconds. However, the bonuses scale better with soft levels so with enough +x to all skills stats, it will eventually provide 2.5x to 3x the bonus that shamanka's bloodlust does.

Extra junk shrines: Eagle Stance, Light Pierce. Eagle stance is a buff native to the Barbarian tree that provides 40% mana regen and approx 2.2% life regen per second at lv 1. This will become invaluable to deal with early mana costs and Blood Fury health costs. This stat is incredibly hard to come by, around 1 occurrence per 10 shrines (100 charges) used so it is advisable not to chase this with valuable Ornate and Eerie Shrines. Instead use junk shrines until you get Eagle Stance + any roll of Lightning pierce, then bless with Ornate. If you do not get Eagle Stance + Lightning pierce + 1+ useful stat using junk shrines, that is alright.

Offhand:

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)

Tier4 or decent rare with lightning spell damage (LSD)
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)%

or

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

or rare amulet with light pierce (-Enemy Lightning Resistance stat)
Rings: Rares with light pierce, Light spell, +skill level, spell focus, experience, Magic Find
Helmet:

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)

up to Tier 3 only or rare with LSD
Body Armor:

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)

up to Tier 2 only, or

Akara's Robe (1)

Akara's Robe
Quilted Armor (1)
Defense: 74 to 100
Required Level: 10
Required Strength: 10
Item Level: 255
+50 Defense
+(6 to 10) to all Attributes
+50 to Life
Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
Cannot be Upgraded
Socketed (2)

Belt:

Moonwrap

Moonwrap
Sash (4)
Defense: (16 - 18) to (20 - 21)
Required Level: 1
Required Strength: 25
Item Level: 1
5% Cast Speed
+3% to Spell Damage
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
Lightning Resist +(11 to 15)%
Cold Resist +(11 to 15)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (119 - 129) to (131 - 141)
Required Level: 17
Required Strength: 50
Item Level: 31
15% Cast Speed
+9% to Spell Damage
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (331 - 353) to (370 - 395)
Required Level: 35
Required Strength: 125
Item Level: 51
25% Cast Speed
+15% to Spell Damage
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (493 - 524) to (542 - 576)
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 250
Item Level: 77
30% Cast Speed
+20% to Spell Damage
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
Lightning Resist +(36 to 40)%
Cold Resist +(36 to 40)%
Socketed (2)

or

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)

, Aerin is better overall but Moonwrap has much lower strength cost at t4, allowing you to have 4 max rows of potions without taking points away from energy.
Gloves:

Pollice Verso

Pollice Verso
Gauntlets (4)
Defense: (48 - 54) to (90 - 102)
Required Level: 10
Required Strength: 28
Item Level: 19
4% Chance to cast level 3 Time Strike when Attacked
+(24 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
+(7 to 10) to Strength
+(6 to 10) Life after each Kill
+(6 to 13) Mana after each Kill
Requirements -8%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (216 - 239) to (333 - 369)
Required Level: 27
Required Strength: 52
Item Level: 36
8% Chance to cast level 5 Time Strike when Attacked
+(58 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(12 to 16) to Strength
+(16 to 20) Life after each Kill
+(21 to 28) Mana after each Kill
Requirements -16%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (583 - 635) to (854 - 930)
Required Level: 44
Required Strength: 165
Item Level: 59
12% Chance to cast level 7 Time Strike when Attacked
+(92 to 109)% Enhanced Defense
+(18 to 24) to Strength
+(26 to 30) Life after each Kill
+(36 to 43) Mana after each Kill
Requirements -24%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (875 - 946) to (1274 - 1378)
Required Level: 52
Required Strength: 296
Item Level: 85
14% Chance to cast level 8 Time Strike when Attacked
+(109 to 126)% Enhanced Defense
+(25 to 30) to Strength
+(31 to 35) Life after each Kill
+(43 to 50) Mana after each Kill
Requirements -32%
Socketed (4)

up to t2, or rare with LSD
Boots:

Rabbit's Foot

Rabbit's Foot
Boots (4)
Defense: 8 to 14
Required Level: 1
Required Strength: 21
Item Level: 1
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+10% to Spell Damage
+5 Maximum Stamina
(1 to 5)% Gold Find
(1 to 5)% Magic Find
Requirements -15%
Socketed (1)
Defense: 75 to 88
Required Level: 17
Required Strength: 35
Item Level: 31
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+12% to Spell Damage
+10 Maximum Stamina
(5 to 10)% Gold Find
(5 to 10)% Magic Find
Requirements -30%
Socketed (2)
Defense: 184 to 215
Required Level: 34
Required Strength: 96
Item Level: 51
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+16% to Spell Damage
+15 Maximum Stamina
(15 to 20)% Gold Find
(15 to 20)% Magic Find
Requirements -45%
Socketed (3)
Defense: 258 to 296
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 140
Item Level: 77
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+20% to Spell Damage
+20 Maximum Stamina
(25 to 30)% Gold Find
(25 to 30)% Magic Find
Requirements -60%
Socketed (4)

, or rare with LSD

Late midgame 120-139
Crafting
As you transition out of early midgame gear you will need to seek items with LP. For this, replace items that don't already have pierce with crafted items.

Stat Priority - LP, LSD, SF + [Additional Slot-specific/Base-specific stats]. Only LP and LSD is mandatory, the rest is down to preference.

Weapon: Craft Orb - LP, LSD, SF + [4/5/6 Sorc Skills, Eagle Stance]
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)%

or

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

Rings: Rares with light pierce, Light spell, +skill level, spell focus, experience, Magic Find
Helmet: Craft Circlet + LP, LSD, SF + [3 All Skills]
Body Armor:

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)

or Crafted Body armor - LP, LSD, SF+ [15% All Attributes, 2 to all skills, 44+ Magic Find]
Belt: Crafted - LP, LSD, SF
Gloves: Crafted - LP, LSD, SF + [2 Sorc Skills]
Boots:

Rabbit's Foot

Rabbit's Foot
Boots (4)
Defense: 8 to 14
Required Level: 1
Required Strength: 21
Item Level: 1
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+10% to Spell Damage
+5 Maximum Stamina
(1 to 5)% Gold Find
(1 to 5)% Magic Find
Requirements -15%
Socketed (1)
Defense: 75 to 88
Required Level: 17
Required Strength: 35
Item Level: 31
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+12% to Spell Damage
+10 Maximum Stamina
(5 to 10)% Gold Find
(5 to 10)% Magic Find
Requirements -30%
Socketed (2)
Defense: 184 to 215
Required Level: 34
Required Strength: 96
Item Level: 51
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+16% to Spell Damage
+15 Maximum Stamina
(15 to 20)% Gold Find
(15 to 20)% Magic Find
Requirements -45%
Socketed (3)
Defense: 258 to 296
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 140
Item Level: 77
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+20% to Spell Damage
+20 Maximum Stamina
(25 to 30)% Gold Find
(25 to 30)% Magic Find
Requirements -60%
Socketed (4)

Lategame Setup
The power of 4pc

Elemental Children

Elemental Children
(Sorceress Lightning Set)

Elemental Clash
Elemental Fury
Elemental Spirit
Elemental Storm

Set Bonus with 2 or more set items:
-20% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+50 to all Attributes

Set Bonus with 3 or more set items:
75% Cast Speed
+25% to Lightning Spell Damage

Set Bonus with complete set:
+5 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+150 Spell Focus
Blink Cooldown Reduced by 2 seconds
+50% to Lightning Spell Damage
+16 to Blink
+100 to all Attributes
Physical Resist 15%

is ridiculously strong for a set so it is not advisable to break the set up until you can replace at least 3 slots with their respective upgrades.

Weapon:

Elemental Storm

Elemental Storm
Gnarled Staff (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 59 to 62
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 90
Required Dexterity: 109
Item Level: 1
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
+(8 to 10) to All Skills
+(101 to 150) Spell Focus
40% Cast Speed
40% Hit Recovery
+(41 to 50) to all Attributes
Maximum Mana +(15 to 20)%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)

Elemental Children
(Sorceress Lightning Set)

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)%

or

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

Rings: Rares with light pierce, Light spell, +skill level, spell focus, experience, Magic Find
Helmet:

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)

Body Armor:

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)

Belt:

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)

Gloves:

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)

Boots:

Rabbit's Foot

Rabbit's Foot
Boots (4)
Defense: 8 to 14
Required Level: 1
Required Strength: 21
Item Level: 1
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+10% to Spell Damage
+5 Maximum Stamina
(1 to 5)% Gold Find
(1 to 5)% Magic Find
Requirements -15%
Socketed (1)
Defense: 75 to 88
Required Level: 17
Required Strength: 35
Item Level: 31
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+12% to Spell Damage
+10 Maximum Stamina
(5 to 10)% Gold Find
(5 to 10)% Magic Find
Requirements -30%
Socketed (2)
Defense: 184 to 215
Required Level: 34
Required Strength: 96
Item Level: 51
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+16% to Spell Damage
+15 Maximum Stamina
(15 to 20)% Gold Find
(15 to 20)% Magic Find
Requirements -45%
Socketed (3)
Defense: 258 to 296
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 140
Item Level: 77
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+20% to Spell Damage
+20 Maximum Stamina
(25 to 30)% Gold Find
(25 to 30)% Magic Find
Requirements -60%
Socketed (4)

Road to End Game 140+

Final Endgame Setup
For the most part, SSF players will not acquire these items easily so this list represents a set of distant goals to work towards.

Weapon:

Ghostmoon

Ghostmoon
Sacred Globe (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: 36 to 37
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 177
Item Level: 105
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+8 to Maximum Forked Lightning Projectiles
+(4 to 6) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+20% to Spell Damage
-20% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
Regenerate Mana +(15 to 40)%
Maximum Elemental Resists +(0 to 1)%
(15 to 25)% Gold Find
(15 to 25)% Magic Find
Socketed (2)

or

Mistress of Pain

Mistress of Pain
Sacred Globe (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: 36 to 37
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 177
Item Level: 120
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
If You Have any Points in Vengeful Power, Living Flame or Snow Queen
20 Second Cooldown to All Lightning Tree Spells
+(9 to 10) to Sorceress Skill Levels
25% Cast Speed
25% Movement Speed
+(40 to 60)% to Lightning Spell Damage
-(30 to 40)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+(4000 to 5000) Defense
(10 to 15)% Chance to Avoid Damage
Socketed (2)

Offhand:

Avatar

Avatar
Shields
'IgnFulGla'
Runeword Level: 100
+1 to All Skills
45% Cast Speed
45% Hit Recovery
-(27 to 30)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(27 to 30)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
-(27 to 30)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
(16 to 25)% Magic Find
Requirements +25%

or

Celestial Barrier

Celestial Barrier
Spiked Shield (Sacred)
Defense: (2525 - 2828) to (3012 - 3374)
Chance to Block: 1% + Class%
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 550
Item Level: 120
+(4 to 5) to All Skills
1% Base Block Chance
-50% Attack Speed
30% Cast Speed
-(20 to 25)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(150 to 180)% Enhanced Defense
50% Bonus to Defense
1% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (6)

Amulet:

Black Dwarf

Black Dwarf
Amulet
Required Level: 110
Item Level: 105
+2 to All Skills
20% Cast Speed
20% Hit Recovery
+(15 to 25)% to Lightning Spell Damage
-(5 to 20)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+(15 to 25)% to Cold Spell Damage
-(5 to 20)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(21 to 29) to Supernova
(30 to 40)% Bonus to Defense
-5 to Light Radius

Rings: Rare rings with 5+ Light pierce, 1sk, Lightning spell damage, Spell Focus + other desirable stats like magic find, flat energy
Helmet:

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%

Body Armor:

Hide of the Basilisk

Hide of the Basilisk
Chain Mail (Sacred)
Defense: (5807 - 6817) to (6568 - 7711)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 600
Item Level: 120
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
30% Cast Speed
+(25 to 38)% to Lightning Spell Damage
-35% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+(13 to 16) to Thunderstone
+(130 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
+250 to Mana
Maximum Lightning Resist +4%
Physical Resist 15%
1% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (6)

Belt:

Nor Tiraj's Wisdom

Nor Tiraj's Wisdom
Heavy Belt (Sacred)
Defense: (2805 - 3315) to (3029 - 3580)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 687 to 937
Item Level: 105
+100 Spell Focus
-(20 to 25)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+(15 to 20) to Lightning Shield
+(15 to 20) to Stormclash
+(120 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +10%
(10 to 50)% Bonus to Defense
+2% to Experience Gained
Requirements +(10 to 50)%
Socketed (2)

or

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)

Gloves:

Lamha Na Draoithe

Lamha Na Draoithe
Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: (1339 - 1506) to (1567 - 1763)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 625
Item Level: 120
+2 to All Skills
+150 Spell Focus
30% Cast Speed
+(16 to 20)% to Spell Damage
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
+75 to Strength
-100 to Life
Elemental Resists +15%
Socketed (4)

Boots:

Vision

Vision
Boots
'GhalOlYhamArc'
Runeword Level: 120
10% of Total Energy Gained as Life
+1 to All Skills
+15 Spell Focus
+10% Bonus to Spell Focus
-(10 to 15)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(141 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
+10 to all Attributes
Maximum Life and Mana +(1 to 5)%
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Physical Damage Reduced by (10 to 20)

or

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)

Endgame build variations

Main Farming build:
10 Specialization
Max Forked Lightning
Max Witch Blood
Max Superposition
5 Symbol of Esu
1 pt Raven (includes prereqs)
24 Warp Armor
6 Nova Charge
10 Vengeful Power
1 Hive
3 Meditation
5 Tenacity
4 Eye of the Storm
1 Forceblast
Rest in Thunderstone

Bossing Build
10 Specialization
Max Thunderstone
Max Witch Blood
5 Symbol of Esu
1 pt Raven (includes prereqs)
24 Warp Armor
6 Nova Charge
10 Vengeful Power
1 Hive
3 Meditation
5 Tenacity
4 Eye of the Storm
1 Forceblast
Rest in Forked Lightning

Special Bossing Build that requires tanks
10 Specialization
Max Thunderstone
Max Witch Blood
5 Symbol of Esu
1 pt Raven (includes prereqs)
24 Warp Armor
6 Nova Charge
13 Snow Queen
11 Ice Elementals
1 Hive
3 Meditation
5 Tenacity
4 Eye of the Storm
1 Forceblast
Rest in Forked Lightning

Note: Superposition disables Ice Elementals[/spoil]

Thanks to the following: Ben-, Wulf(vvulf), mortimer_85, others

Scosglen

Area Level: 135
Minimum Character Level to enter: 130
Entrance: Red portal after killing Bul Kathos lv 110 uber
Enemy Elemental Resistances: 45
Total Elemental Pierce recommended: 145
Damage type: Almost all elemental
Special mechanics: Some mobs have elemental absorb. In MXL, elemental absorb is an extra layer of protection (75% damage reduction to that element) that is separate from resistances. This layer cannot be affected by anything else in the game.

Enemies

Scytheclaw (Mantis looking things)
-30% chance to resurrect after they die
-Poison absorb

Dryad Spawn (Archers)
-100% Crushing Blow attacks
-unknown physical resist

Spriggan (Small brown trees)
-Deals heavy fire damage
-Fire absorb

Sapling Guard (Big red trees)
-Deals poison, physical, magic damage
-Spawns eggs on ground. If you destroy the egg, it will summon green decoy versions of them(Big green trees)
-Unknown Magic resistance
-Huge bias for enhanced runes

Etherborn
-Can use Cold Inferno attack (Coldferno)
-Can use chain lightning
-Cold and Lightning absorb
-Always drops items of minimum rare quality.
-10% Chance to drop full arcane crystal

Scosglen Farming
Pros

Can level up to 145
Can drop whole AC from Etherborn
Can get top 6 enhanced runes
Can drop special oils

Cons

Must gear max res more heavily
Lower mob density and thus lower loot haul
Good loot centralized in 2 mob types, all other mobs practically useless

In my opinion, if you are not farming for Enhanced Runes or arcane crystals, you should not run Scosglen. I.E. if you are skipping Trees and Etherborns, you should not run Scosglen.

I show gear and skills at the end of the video but here is an armory snapshot taken at the time of recording.

Fun fact: Scosglen's full affects are not yet realized. Scosglen was not originally meant to be a place to farm regular loot. It was meant to be a place to farm endgame runeword bases using a special mf debuff aura from Spriggans(Negative MF makes magic items roll as superior) that was changed before release. Eventually this feature will return as more runewords and potential base overhaul will be added to justify this area's purpose.

Enhanced Rune Farming

Top 6 Enhanced Runes(28-33) are locked to Scosglen
% Chance to drop a top 3 rune (Iah/Yham/Xod) from any mob that isnt Sapling Guard: 0.0000025%
% Chance to drop a top 3 rune (Iah/Yham/Xod) from Sapling Guard: 0.00043% (172x better)
% Chance to drop a top 6 rune (Loz/Zur/Bur/Iah/Yham/Xod) from any mob that isnt Sapling Guard: 0.00000495%

Fauzt Trash mobs can drop enhanced runes up to Yst(24), Fauzt Mini-Bosses can drop enhanced runes up to Ohn(27).
0.58% chance to get a Gur(25) Vez(26) Ohn(27) from delta and epsilon. Others have "substantially less" chance.

Data provided by Helzo.

Therefore it is not advised that you skip the Big Trees because the droprate for top 6 runes becomes abysmally low with trash mobs. If you aren't farming for top 6 you lose a lot of potential loot faming in this area vs speedfarming Fauzt.

Magic Find

https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/median-xl/images/6/63/MF_table.png
https://diablo2.diablowiki.net/Magic_find_diminishing_returns

Recommended MF: 200-300, more is ok, less is ok

Observe that Unique MF% does not scale linearly with MF%. From 0 to 100 mf, you are 71% more likely to find a unique item. At 200mf you are 111% more likely. At 300mf, only 136%. Therefore, the first 50-100mf is the most important. After that another 100 is ok. Past 200mf you compare clearing speed vs effective unique mf %. For example, you can consider completing a run faster equivalent to boosting your mf, using unique items divided by time as a metric. Let's say a 5 minute run nets 4 uniques at 200mf. This is equal to 48 uniques per hour. If you were to add 100mf (by using mystic orbs or swapping to mf gear)for a total of 300mf, you would end up with 53.6 uniques an hour. But if instead you use different mystic orb and gear to increase your power and turn your 5 minute run into a 4 minute run, you'd would end up with 60 uniques/hour. Of course, even with diminishing returns, more mf is certainly better than less. I recommend a comfortable range of 200-300mf because you can reach this without major sacrifices. I make this point because after 300mf, mf becomes harder and harder to get. Beyond this, getting more mf certainly means losing power in the form of opportunity cost. But I leave you to make up your mind on this area.

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Ubers Charms Guide
Actually more like an account of my SSF journey. Nearly all videos are done, just need uploading. Commentary, gearing, strategies to come.

I primarily use 2 builds when going for bosses: the regular maxed Fork farming spec and Maxed Thunderstone + Ice Elementals build. I try to minimize respec because belladonnas are a rare commodity early. So if an uber really requires Ice Elementals its generally a harder hitting uber anyway therefore I may not do it immediately. Instead I'll come back later when I eventually do respec, and attempt all the bosses where this build makes the fight infinitely easier.

Some of the harder bosses like Judgement Day (120) and Zagraal's Shadow (120), you may need to come back later as I did. Generally, being 5 levels above the uber makes the fight much much easier. For Kingdom of Shadow (120) you may need to wait until 130 or later.

105

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

Drops from: The Butcher
Location: Tristram
Lockout: 20s
Video

Riftwalker's Eye

Riftwalker's Eye
Required Level: 105
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+1 to All Skills
+15% to Experience Gained
Bonus Quest I
(cube charm by itself on completion)
Defeat the Greater Riftwalker
- without taking damage from the Rift Storm
Bonus Quest II
(cube charm by itself on completion)
Defeat the Ascendant Riftwalker
- with at least one Frozen Shambler alive
- without taking damage from the Rift Storm

Drops from: Lesser Riftwanker
Location: Slut Gholein --> Harem lv1 --> Storm Oasis
Video

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

Drops from: Infernal machine
Location: Tamoe Highlands --> The Pit --> Infernal Cave
Video

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

Drops from: Death Projector
Location: Flayer Jungle -> Swampy Pit -> Proving Grounds
You need to keep at least 1 minion close to the Death Projector for it to take damage.
Video

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)%

Drops from: Sunless Angels
Location: Island of The Sunless Sea
-video needs to be redone-

110

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

Drops from: Akarat
Location: Torajan Jungles, Northeast corner
Video

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

Drops from: Lord Aldritch Jitan
Location: Torajan Jungles, east of entry portal
Strategy: kite him near where the water divides the sections of land, hop over the river and use thunderstone.
Video

Scroll of Kings

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

Drops from: Tal Rasha
Location: Canyon of the Magi -> True Tomb of Tal Rasha -> Kill Horadric Mages next to chamber orifice -> Tal Rasha room
Lockout: 20s
Here, due to the limitations with the Baal morph and dev's commitment to this Baal gimmick, some skills aren't visible like the ones we use here. Also their range has been reduced to melee. Strategy is to find a corner, preferably with a obstacles to prevent being surrounded and picked off by novas. Then slowly eliminate mages until Tal Rasha is left. Note: spell visibility should be fixed by now.
Video

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

Drops from: Creature of Flame
Location: Caldeum -> Dimensional Sanctum
Lockout: 20s
Position your forked lightning to always simultaneously hit the boss and the gates he summons if there are any to prevent yourself from being overwhelmed.
Video

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

Drops from: Bul Kathos
Location: Ancient's Way WP -> Arreat Summit -> Kill Narthal
Video

Signet of Skill
Drops from: Inquisitor of the Triune
Location: Travincal WP or Upper Kurast WP -> Temple on the right side along Kurast Causeway
Code name in beta was Danger Noodles because of the anime tentacles on the sides smacking you if you get too close. None of this fight makes any sense to me but hey there's no lockout. Note: reward is 1 skill point in video but was subsequently buffed to 2 skill points in a later patch.
Video

115

Greater Riftwalker Bonus Quest I
Rewards: +1sk, 2% max life/mana added to

Riftwalker's Eye

Riftwalker's Eye
Required Level: 105
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+1 to All Skills
+15% to Experience Gained
Bonus Quest I
(cube charm by itself on completion)
Defeat the Greater Riftwalker
- without taking damage from the Rift Storm
Bonus Quest II
(cube charm by itself on completion)
Defeat the Ascendant Riftwalker
- with at least one Frozen Shambler alive
- without taking damage from the Rift Storm

Drops from: Greater Riftwanker
Location: Realm of Sin (Upper right corner) -> Portal
For this fight you need to avoid getting hit by the top-down lightning bolts that appear inside the lightning circle after a day because it will fail the bonus quest even if it doesn't kill you. You also need to watch his head for a fire symbol. That means he will summon a Frozen Shambler with a freezing aura to attack you. In addition, while the fire icon is actively pulsing he will deal fire damage to you directly unless you are standing inside the ice circle, which negates that damage. You get 2 rewards, the drop for killing him which adds +1 to all skills and the bonus quest if you are successful you must immediately cube the Riftwalker's Eye you got from Lesser Riftwalker, by itself to add an additional 2% life and mana.
Video

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)

Drops from: Ennead Necromancer
Location: Torajan Jungles -> Northeast corner -> Kurast 3000 Years Before Akarat Portal
Kill any of the 3 necromancers in the back of Kurast 3000 Y before Akarat map by reducing their hp to 0

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

Drops from: Zakarum's Avatar
Location: Silver City -> Library of Fate
Forked to clear Zakarums, thunderstone to clear angels. Stand clear of lightwell poison projectiles. Tp away on boss kill to avoid meteor shower.

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)%

Drops from: cubing each of the 3 sunstones components that drop from the 3 priestesses
Location: Dry Hills -> Halls of the Dead 1/2/3 -> Tran Athulua
Watch for gold armored enemies who will cast arrowside on death. Use distance and shrubbery to avoid arrow spam.
-Boring video of me mostly farming ta to get to the bosses. Will probably upload this last unless someone is really dying to see it.-

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

Drops from: Bull Prince Rodeo
Location: Secret Cow Level -> Kill king
Video

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

Drops from: Primus
Location: Caldeum -> Rathma Square
Video

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

Drops from Buyard Cholic
Location: Act 1 town -> Warriv's Cart -> Bramwell
video

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

Drops from: Bartuc
Location: Torajan Jungles Southwest side -> Chamber of Blood
Summons help but you need at least a merc to do this comfortably. Bartuc and his golems only take damage after their Wychwind attack hits a target. If you avoid or block the attack, it does not count and their shields will not be lowered. If you have high defense, it will also cause the attack to not land, which is why you need minions to take the hit. Remember to keep moving because each golem will plant an ied at your feet when they die that will explode for fire damage.
Video

Idol of Vanity

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

Drops from: Inarius
Location: Silver City -> Library of Fate -> Cathedral of Vanity
Ice Elementals and merc helps a lot. Use thunderstone to quickly take out the orb while your summons are still alive. Then duck to the left side. Use the pillars on the left side to dodge Inarius's attacks. Summon on him to keep his minions distracted.
Video

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

Drops from: Azmodan
Location: Realm of Sin
I had a different video recorded during beta but this happened a couple days ago that I thought was funnier
Video

120

Umbaru Treasure

Umbaru Treasure
Required Level: 120
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Cube with Essence/Runestone to Roll Stat
+10% to Spell Damage
Essence Slots: 20

Drops from: Zagraal's Shadow
Location: Centre of Teganze

Demonsbane

Demonsbane
By Robert Marks

Required Level: 120
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+(0 to 2) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Paladin 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 Assassin Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Amazon Skill Levels
+15 Life Regenerated per Second

Drops from: Assur
Location: Duncraig -> Corrupted Abbey
5 Sigils + Assur Fight

Crystalline Flame Medallion

Crystalline Flame Medallion
Required Level: 120
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+1 to Summon Edyrem
Fire Absorb 5%
Lightning Absorb 5%
Cold Absorb 5%
Cube after Killing Imperius and Malthael
(Max: 1 minute from each other)

Drops from: Imperius or Malthael
Location: Silver City WP -> Silver Spire 1/2 -> Crystal Arch
Strategy: Use Ice summons to tank the ridiculous amount of Edyrems, the higher the skill level the more you can have out at a time. I like to do the right portal first because it usually takes longer to do. The 1 minute timer starts when you kill either bosses. You must kill the 2nd boss within 1 minute of killing the first.
Video

Weather Control

Weather Control
Required Level: 120
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Jitan's Gate Cooldown Reduced by 1 seconds
(2 to 5)% Innate Elemental Damage
+10 to all Attributes

Drops from: Athulua
Location: Center of Skartara, summon using Askari Call Scroll that drops randomly from TA priestesses
Much easier with ice elementals. But she doesn't heal so it's a matter of chipping down her health slowly.
Video

Silver Seal of Ureh

Silver Seal of Ureh
Required Level: 120
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+1 to All Skills
+(21 to 30) Spell Focus
+(11 to 13)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(11 to 20) to Strength
+(11 to 20) to Dexterity
+(11 to 20) to Vitality
+(11 to 20) to Energy

Drops from: Quov Tsin
Location: Caldeum -> Caldeum Library -> Killing Kentril Dumon -> Vizjerei Temple
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Eternal Bone Pile

Eternal Bone Pile
Required Level: 120
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+(1 to 2) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(1 to 2) to Paladin Skill Levels
+(1 to 2) to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(1 to 2) to Druid Skill Levels
+(1 to 2) to Barbarian Skill Levels
+(1 to 2) to Assassin Skill Levels
+(1 to 2) to Amazon Skill Levels
10% Movement Speed

Drops from: Juris Khan
Location: Kingdom of Shadow -> Ureh

Spirit of Creation

Spirit of Creation
Required Level: 125
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Unlocks Mastery Skill: Specialization
+25 to Strength
Maximum Mana +(1 to 5)%
Regenerate Mana +10%
Elemental Resists +(1 to 10)%

Drops from: Baal
Location: Worldstone 2 -> Antechamber -> Throne of Destruction -> Worldstone Chamber
Strategy: Don't use summons because he spawns more boss minions on strike. The 'Vision' Act Bosses give him invulnerability have a wide range but you can drag him to the other side of the map and continue fighting Baal without having to deal with them if you think you can kill him first. Otherwise you have to occasionally break from Baal to clear them.
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Soul of Kabraxis

Soul of Kabraxis
Required Level: 120
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+1 to All Skills
Maximum Fire Resist +(2 to 3)%
Maximum Lightning Resist +(2 to 3)%
Maximum Cold Resist +(2 to 3)%
Maximum Poison Resist +(2 to 3)%

Drops from: Kabraxis
Location: Bramwell -> Portal
Kabraxis Fight
Gathering Kabraxis Gems to Upgrade Black Road Charm For Later

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Lylia's Curse

Lylia's Curse
Required Level: 120
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+(11 to 25)% Bonus to Summoned Edyrem Life
+20 Life Regenerated per Second
Maximum Lightning Resist +1%
Elemental Resists +10%

Drops from: Lilith
Location: Torajan Jungles(Southeast corner) -> Torajan Cemetary -> Toraja

Cold Fusion Schematics

Cold Fusion Schematics
Required Level: 125
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
1% Chance to cast level 10 Time Strike on Striking
+(16 to 30) to Strength
+(16 to 30) to Dexterity
+(16 to 30) to Vitality
+(16 to 30) to Energy

Drops from: Master Control System
Location: Flayer Jungle WP -> Swampy Pit 1/2 -> Proving Ground -> Vizjun -> Lower right of map
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The Book of Lies

The Book of Lies
Required Level: 125
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+(100 to 500) to Life
+(50 to 250) to Mana

Drops from: Belial Mouse
Location: Key of Lies -> Realm of Lies
Strategy: Look for the copy of Belial that periodically swaps back and forth between humanoid and mouse form. Usually the version that is casting the most spells is him. If you have sound enable you can hear him groan when you attack the real Belial.
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The Ancient Repositories

The Ancient Repositories
Required Level: 125
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+(0 to 1) to All Skills
(101 to 150)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(11 to 15)% to Spell Damage
(6 to 10)% Chance of Crushing Blow
Fire Resist +(10 to 20)%
Lightning Resist +(10 to 20)%
Cold Resist +(10 to 20)%

Drops from: Valthek
Location: Caldeum -> Valthek fight, after acquiring the 10 set items from the Maze.
The Maze
Valthek Fight
-Valthek Skill Plan-
1pt into Raven Familiar (With melee devotion, you'll need raven familiar to start the fight)
1 pt Melee Devotion
5 pt Potion Mastery
10 pt Endurance
MAX Endurance
MAX Continuity
MAX Warp Armor
MAX Living Flame
6 pt Nova Charge
Remaining points: nothing

Stats: VIT

Xazax's Illusion

Xazax's Illusion
Required Level: 125
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+(0 to 2) to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Paladin Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Barbarian Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Druid Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Amazon Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Assassin Skill Levels
+(10 to 25) Life Regenerated per Second
Poison Resist +(26 to 50)%

Drops from: Xazaz
Location: Island of Skartara WP -> MAggot Passage -> Maggot Depths -> Wretched Sands
Use forceblast to slow down Penitents while you namelock him with thunderstone. He will summon 1 penitent when you enter and again every 30 seconds.
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Astrogha's Venom Stinger

Astrogha's Venom Stinger
Required Level: 125
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+1 to All Skills
Jitan's Gate Cooldown Reduced by 1 seconds
+(200 to 500) to Life
Poison Length Reduced by 50%

Drops from: Astrogha
Location: Torajan Jungles -> Cave behind Jitan
Position yourself in direct line of sight of him with no pillars in between. When he casts his totem around you, do not attack them or the darklings that spawn around you. The totems will disappear on their own after a while. Sometimes if there are totems near him you must wait for them to despawn so you don't hit them. You need some modest defense to be able to stand there and take some hits but you should be able to get a few thunderstones off before you have to teleport away. It will be harder to navigate when near him because his aura slows you by -30 velocity. When the number of darklings get out of control, kites some out of his line of sight and kill them with forked, taking care not to hit totems. If you kill a totem, he will heal a little bit and you get cursed for 100% attack speed,-100 velocity, and something like negative 50000 magic and physical damage reduction, enabling the next attack to kill you instantly. Therefore it is best to turn off sources of passive damage such as Nova Charge, Hive, summons, reanimate %. When you kill darklings, there is a chance it will cast Deathstrike at the location you were standing so you must keep moving as you are clearing them.
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The Sleep

The Sleep
Required Level: 125
Cube After Completing a Trophy Challenge to Awaken
Disenchant to open a portal to the World Nexus
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Maximum Fire Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Lightning Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Cold Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Poison Resist +(0 to 1)%

Drops from: Atanna Khan
Location: Caldeum -> Caldeum Library -> Vizjerei Temple -> Kingdom of Shadow(north) -> Nexus 1/2 -> Atanna Khan's room
This is where the Enchanted shrines you kept come in handy. Hopefully at lv 125 you have a decent cluster of arcane crystals. You should craft items with 2% magic res and other useful stats such as vit and flat life. Then bless it for another 1-2%. Your aim is 25%-30% magic res and 10k+ life. Then equip your eagle stance orb. You only need to kill a few enemies on the way to the boss so its best to let your merc handle this part and go full tank. This is one of the few situations you put a point into Melee Devotion since you can still purify with it active.
-Witch Skill Plan-
1pt into Raven Familiar
1 pt Melee Devotion
5 pt Potion Mastery
10 pt Endurance
MAX Endurance
MAX Continuity
MAX Warp Armor
MAX Living Flame
6 pt Nova Charge
Remaining points: nothing
Stats: enough to wear armor, rest in VIT
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Riftwalker's Eye

Riftwalker's Eye
Required Level: 105
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+1 to All Skills
+15% to Experience Gained
Bonus Quest I
(cube charm by itself on completion)
Defeat the Greater Riftwalker
- without taking damage from the Rift Storm
Bonus Quest II
(cube charm by itself on completion)
Defeat the Ascendant Riftwalker
- with at least one Frozen Shambler alive
- without taking damage from the Rift Storm

Bonus Quest #2
Drops from: Ascended Riftwanker
Location: Realm of Lies (Left side) -> Red Portal
Strategy: Get enough Max lightning resistance until you can comfortably tank lightning spiral. Watch his head Because he will telegraph his moves. Fire icon means he will spawn a Frozen Shambler and a Circle of Ice on the field. He will then pulse fire damage throughout the arena unless you stand in the Safe Spot. The Safe Spot is meant to be the blue circle but in reality it's wherever the Shambler spawns. If he doesn't spawn inside the circle, you must ignore the circle and go to him. Ice icon means he will cast a hundred retaliate novas that you cannot ethically survive. To avoid this you must jump on top of him and stand close, nut-to-butt.

To fulfill the bonus quest you must not get hit by the delayed lightning bolt that spawns inside lightning circles. Stepping into them is fine as long as you are not inside it when the lightning bolt comes down. You must lower his health down to a sliver, then wait for 1 shambler to be on the field before you kill Riftwanker. If you are successful you will receive an upgrade when you cube Riftwanker's Eye by itself. Other rewards: Cube reagent for 1 more max res, Depleted Riftstone (1).

Maybe it's on the way but I feel like this guide kinda lacks some kind of analysis or pros/cons of the actual build. Other than that I find the formatting and everything else in the guide very nicely written.

gunnzan wrote:Maybe it's on the way but I feel like this guide kinda lacks some kind of analysis or pros/cons of the actual build. Other than that I find the formatting and everything else in the guide very nicely written.

Good point, I will add that next

"I will occasionally provide commentary on what I used versus what the ideal gearing would have been in that situation."

This will be helpful for a newish player such as myself, so I'm not tunnel visioned on the items you suggest here, when in fact I may find a drop that's better for the build, but just won't recognize that it's better because of my lack of understanding Median mechanics at this stage of my knowledge.

Vikan wrote:This guide is written from a SSF perspective but not everyone elects to go down that path. Many of the gearing choices during progression were far from best in slot, it was simply what I found up to that point. I will occasionally provide commentary on what I used versus what the ideal gearing would have been in that situation.

This will be helpful for a newish player such as myself, so I'm not tunnel visioned on the items you suggest here, when in fact I may find a drop that's better for the build, but just won't recognize that it's better because of my lack of understanding Median mechanics at this stage of my knowledge.

EDIT: Also, stat allocation?

How do you get lightning pen for the endgame though? Pen runes are Teganze-only now, which can be a bit too annoying to farm without proper gear compared to Duncraig. You might wanna go through the runewords section and add good ones to the mid-game list.

Hi, new player here and had a question, I see you list Thunderstone once early on and not again - do you put more points into this later or no?

What exactly do you mean when you say to upgrade the weapon using "TU Make" recipe??