03-23-2015, 03:39 AM
That's a very valid point - I got so focused on the theory of using a Fire Wall to prevent Diablo's attack that I totally overlooked the very critical element of just how long Fire Wall lasts, which is important in Ironman where the spell level is likely to be low.
At 8 seconds + 8 seconds per slvl, and the Rogue being unable to cast as fast as a Sorcerer, you'd probably need Fire Wall at least Level 3 for the first wall to last long enough to make it even worth the effort, as it will take the Rogue at least 6.6 seconds to cast 11 Fire Walls, longer if they're not placed somewhere all 11 flames can spawn. That would give you just over 20 seconds of combat time before the flames die off. Probably impractical in an Ironman game.
At 8 seconds + 8 seconds per slvl, and the Rogue being unable to cast as fast as a Sorcerer, you'd probably need Fire Wall at least Level 3 for the first wall to last long enough to make it even worth the effort, as it will take the Rogue at least 6.6 seconds to cast 11 Fire Walls, longer if they're not placed somewhere all 11 flames can spawn. That would give you just over 20 seconds of combat time before the flames die off. Probably impractical in an Ironman game.