Melee Sorceress [1.3]

Crema
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Solfege wrote:
Crema wrote:
zelgadis wrote:Any idea how to deal with that?


i "solved" it by going back to the sewers and start leveling. I was around ~60 when i reached a4 in terror, which apparently sucks major hairy monkey balls. So i went to the sewers, stayed there until lvl ~80-85, upgraded everything to t6 and then i stomped a4/a5.


lol, sounds like someone got rushed. Just questing normally on p1, you should have been around clvl 54 at the end of Hatred and around clvl 86-88 by A4 Terror. Glad you figured it out though. :lol:

Nah man - no rushing was involved - i just face stomped everything so hard in hatred that i could quite literally "run through" it :p

€: that's also the reason why i got really frustrated - because up until that point everything just died by looking at it. and then you hit that wall. that big fat wall. :D
kehllendros
Prowler
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New to the game and I was hoping for some help with acronyms (From Torment A3 part of the guide):
MO
TU weapon
FR/W (Fire resistance... something)
TA
ACs

Thanks in advance
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kehllendros wrote:New to the game and I was hoping for some help with acronyms (From Torment A3 part of the guide):
MO
TU weapon
FR/W (Fire resistance... something)
TA
ACs

Thanks in advance


MO = Mystic Orb
TU = Tiered Unique
FR/W = Faster Run/Walk
TA = Tran Athulua
ACs = Arcane Crystals.

BTW, thanks for mentioning this. Reminded me I need to add an acronym key.
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Aslaii
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Got tired waiting in the merc section lol

What merc is best to go with this for most of the game?
A3 or A5?
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Aslaii
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Gekko64 wrote:a3


Abjurer or Bloodmage?
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Aslaii wrote:Got tired waiting in the merc section lol

What merc is best to go with this for most of the game?
A3 or A5?


Sorry my irl obligations inconvenienced you.

IMO, best mercs for Melee Sorc = A1 or A3

I run with an A1 Priestess b/c she uses Tremor to reduce enemy life and Vindicate help with healing. Not using any special gear with her right now except
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Short War Bow (4)

Two-Hand Damage: (10 - 12) to (26 - 32)
Required Level: 8
Required Dexterity:
73 to 77
Item Level: 19
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
Miasma Haunt Duration Increased by 2 seconds
5% Chance to cast level 5 Arachnomancy on Kill
3% Chance to cast level 4 Miasma on Striking
+(11 to 15) to Maximum Damage
+(18 to 35)% Enhanced Damage
+(2 to 3)% to Poison Spell Damage
Slows Attacker by (6 to 10)%
Maximum Life +(2 to 3)%
Requirements -(11 to 15)%
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: (33 - 37) to (61 - 75)
Required Level: 28
Required Dexterity:
95 to 100
Item Level: 40
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
Miasma Haunt Duration Increased by 2 seconds
6% Chance to cast level 10 Arachnomancy on Kill
4% Chance to cast level 10 Miasma on Striking
+(16 to 25) to Maximum Damage
+(52 to 69)% Enhanced Damage
+(5 to 6)% to Poison Spell Damage
Slows Attacker by (11 to 15)%
Maximum Life +(3 to 4)%
Requirements -(21 to 25)%
Socketed (4)
Two-Hand Damage: (76 - 83) to (135 - 153)
Required Level: 47
Required Dexterity:
161 to 171
Item Level: 59
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
Miasma Haunt Duration Increased by 2 seconds
7% Chance to cast level 14 Arachnomancy on Kill
5% Chance to cast level 16 Miasma on Striking
+(31 to 40) to Maximum Damage
+(87 to 103)% Enhanced Damage
+(8 to 9)% to Poison Spell Damage
Slows Attacker by (21 to 25)%
Maximum Life +(4 to 5)%
Requirements -(31 to 35)%
Socketed (5)
Two-Hand Damage: (102 - 110) to (179 - 199)
Required Level: 54
Required Dexterity:
294 to 313
Item Level: 85
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
Miasma Haunt Duration Increased by 2 seconds
8% Chance to cast level 18 Arachnomancy on Kill
6% Chance to cast level 19 Miasma on Striking
+(41 to 50) to Maximum Damage
+(104 to 120)% Enhanced Damage
+(9 to 10)% to Poison Spell Damage
Slows Attacker by (31 to 35)%
Maximum Life +(5 to 6)%
Requirements -(36 to 40)%
Socketed (6)
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A3 Mercs are probably better for ppl just starting out, though. Bloodmage is support-based and can instaheal the party with Gift of Inner Fire. Equip him with +Fire spell damage gear (TUs, Honorifics, Crafts). Abjurer uses Banish, which reduces enemy life. Equip him with +Lightning spell damage gear (TUs, Honorifics, Crafts)
KratosTheAxeman
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I've wanted to do a Melee Sorceress for months now; though without a proper guide, I never took the initiative; as usually when I fly blind, I crash and burn in hilariously awful ways. I'm really glad you took the time to type this out, thanks! I'll be using this for my new Sorceress.
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