"Classic" caster (Lightning/Cold) sorceress

Xunametra
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PlayerOne wrote:I'm a bit confused by the old posts and the new ones becuase it seems there were enemies that were immune to some kinds of damage so you needed two skill trees? Wasn't lighting / cold spec because of that?

Now that there are no immunes, why not just max one tree? Maybe put lots of points into Familiar and things like that?


There are still immunes, and there's no real benefit to "maxing one tree" over another, besides where specific synergies drive it. Furthermore, you're going to two trees to a certain degree anyway, for the defensive benefits alone.
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Cold tree provides defence and meatshields, lightning tree gives main damaging skills (and defence, too).
You won't get far just using one skill tree. I had idea to use only pure lightning using "Mistress of Pain" SSU, but meh, defence is 1/2 of what i had with weaker meatshields and i should give up very good skill (StF), for me it's def. not worth few saved skillpoints.
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Although you will loose some avoid and defense - If Cooldown reduction from
The Ritualist
The Ritualist
Gambeson (Sacred)

Defense: (5583 - 6345) to (5951 - 6762)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 486
Item Level: 105
+(3 to 5) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+50 Spell Focus
Firedance Cooldown Reduced by 6 seconds
+20% to Fire Spell Damage
-20% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(120 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+3000 Defense vs. Missile
Fire Absorb 5%
+(30 to 50) Life after each Kill
Socketed (6)
would work with Firedance from
Lorekeeper
Lorekeeper
Light Gauntlets (Sacred)

Defense: (1018 - 1179) to (1159 - 1342)
Required Level: 80
Required Strength:
300
Item Level: 120
+3 to All Skills
20% Combat Speeds
+(5 to 10) to Firedance
+(90 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
Regenerate Mana +(40 to 60)%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)
you could use this combo to spam Firedance with 0 Cooldown and have an insane damage boost all the time.
Do you have the items to test it?
Masive
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Could you maybe make a 125+ Uber list guide?
Like you did with the easy ones with some tips and guidance of how you killed them?
Also, what are you´re thoughts on fire/light spec?
Was thinking about the single target dmg..
Or have you "solved" the singel target issue yet?
Cheers!
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Masive wrote:Could you maybe make a 125+ Uber list guide?
Like you did with the easy ones with some tips and guidance of how you killed them?

I added Xazax/Uldy here and will add guide (and probably video, this one is fun with rune boots =) ) about Kabraxis.
Masive wrote:Also, what are you´re thoughts on fire/light spec?

Well, going with fire you won't have very good meatshields and StF. Currently my elementals have > 50K life IIRC and rarely die, even with 14K life and half million defence i still need them to tank in many areas.
Sure, you get firedance and flamestrike, also some life from living flame but...
Masive wrote:Was thinking about the single target dmg..

Not sure if this would get you so good burst damage. I have
Habacalva's Legacy
Habacalva's Legacy
Eagle Orb (Sacred)

One-Hand Damage: 35 to 36
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 171
Item Level: 105
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
Flamefront: +5 Maximum Projectiles
-(11 to 25)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-50% to Lightning Spell Damage
-50% to Cold Spell Damage
-50% to Poison Spell Damage
+(8 to 15) to Living Flame (Sorceress Only)
+(8 to 15) to Pyroblast (Sorceress Only)
+(8 to 15) to Flamestrike (Sorceress Only)
+(8 to 15) to Flamefront (Sorceress Only)
Socketed (2)
in inventory, luckied with oil and good jewels - level and SD is approx the same level as frozen sphere/thunderstone (just a little less pierce) - still not so outdamages other spells around. It probably can be most damaging stationary target spell, but you won't have enough mana to cast it (drains 20K mana in 2 seconds or so).
So far best stationary target damage spell is abyss, just it is so hard to target (esp. on desynced servers). Second one is probably stormfront.
This sorc has very good crowd cleaning spells (fautzt, bremm....), you just run/blink and everything dies around; but nothing really good for single target. Get another class (or go melee maybe)? ;-)

mortimer_85 wrote:Although you will loose some avoid and defense - If Cooldown reduction from
The Ritualist
The Ritualist
Gambeson (Sacred)

Defense: (5583 - 6345) to (5951 - 6762)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 486
Item Level: 105
+(3 to 5) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+50 Spell Focus
Firedance Cooldown Reduced by 6 seconds
+20% to Fire Spell Damage
-20% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(120 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+3000 Defense vs. Missile
Fire Absorb 5%
+(30 to 50) Life after each Kill
Socketed (6)
would work with Firedance from
Lorekeeper
Lorekeeper
Light Gauntlets (Sacred)

Defense: (1018 - 1179) to (1159 - 1342)
Required Level: 80
Required Strength:
300
Item Level: 120
+3 to All Skills
20% Combat Speeds
+(5 to 10) to Firedance
+(90 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
Regenerate Mana +(40 to 60)%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)
you could use this combo to spam Firedance with 0 Cooldown and have an insane damage boost all the time.

Good idea!
I have almost perfect Ritualist, just need to find Lorekeeper for sale and will test this combo ;-)
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enjoy your lv 3 + sorc skill level firedance
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For fun and for testing "single-target" respecced to melee sorc. I think i took end-game items, like good roll Steel Punisher with Taha and 4x UMO; ElXis good roll ceremonial, akarats, auhe belt, royal circlet, etc.
Not sure if it does more single target damage. For cleaning crowds it has approx the same speed, but at least on edyrem path caster is much faster (even using charged strike (and running out of mana even with farnham UMO's) i still kill bosses slower compared to caster).
So maybe caster sorc is not that bad at all ;-)
(my wormhole is "caster" and umbaru is targeted for energy, but this should not make huge difference).
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LVL 140 Sorc Items [Forked Lightning Setup]

Hi, here's an example of the level 140 character setup and all charms. The only thing different is that i've added griffons eye helmet instead of a crafted helmet.


Here's an image of the equipment being worn along with d2stats. The equipment's have crafted jewels inside them.
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Armor :
Armor of the Old Religion
Armor of the Old Religion
Ceremonial Armor (Sacred)

Defense: (8437 - 9306) to (10452 - 11529)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 722
Item Level: 105
+(4 to 5) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+200 Spell Focus
50% Hit Recovery
+(35 to 50)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(35 to 50)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(35 to 50)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(9 to 12) to Sacrifices
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Elemental Resists +25%
10% Chance to Avoid Damage
+(101 to 150) Life after each Kill
Socketed (6)
Or
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)

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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)

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Shield :
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)

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Helmet :
Griffon's Eye
Griffon's Eye
Diadem (Sacred)

Defense: 870 to 983
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 524
Item Level: 120
20% of Lightning Resistance Added as Lightning Spell Damage
+(2 to 3) to All Skills
40% Cast Speed
-(20 to 30)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
Maximum Elemental Resists -1%
Lightning Absorb 10%
Socketed (4)

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Boots :
Spirit Walker
Spirit Walker
Heavy Boots (Sacred)

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

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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)

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Gloves : Sacred Rare Crafted (Ornate Shrined)
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Ring 1 :
Witchcraft
Witchcraft
Ring

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

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Ring 2 :
Witchcraft
Witchcraft
Ring

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

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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

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Edited by Dru 5 years.
Masive
Stygian Watcher
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RageQuit wrote:LVL 140 Sorc Items [Forked Lightning Setup]

Hi, here's an example of the level 140 character setup and all charms. The only thing different is that i've added griffons eye helmet instead of a crafted helmet.


Here's an image of the equipment being worn along with d2stats. The equipment's have crafted jewels inside them.
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Armor :
Armor of the Old Religion
Armor of the Old Religion
Ceremonial Armor (Sacred)

Defense: (8437 - 9306) to (10452 - 11529)
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 722
Item Level: 105
+(4 to 5) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+200 Spell Focus
50% Hit Recovery
+(35 to 50)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(35 to 50)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(35 to 50)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(9 to 12) to Sacrifices
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Elemental Resists +25%
10% Chance to Avoid Damage
+(101 to 150) Life after each Kill
Socketed (6)

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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)

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Shield :
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)

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Helmet :
Griffon's Eye
Griffon's Eye
Diadem (Sacred)

Defense: 870 to 983
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 524
Item Level: 120
20% of Lightning Resistance Added as Lightning Spell Damage
+(2 to 3) to All Skills
40% Cast Speed
-(20 to 30)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
Maximum Elemental Resists -1%
Lightning Absorb 10%
Socketed (4)

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Boots :
Spirit Walker
Spirit Walker
Heavy Boots (Sacred)

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

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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)

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Gloves : Sacred Rare Crafted (Ornate Shrined)
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Ring 1 :
Witchcraft
Witchcraft
Ring

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

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Ring 2 :
Witchcraft
Witchcraft
Ring

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

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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

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Cool!
Did you beat all the content without charms?
And what spells did you use for boss damage?
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Autohotkeys mentioned on your YouTube. so which the software did you mean? THX.