02-26-2003, 08:55 PM
Hi all,
I've been pondering a PvM sorc build for a day or so that is a combination/middleground between something like a Kuko-sorc and a Melee sorc. Granted, that's not a lot of time, but i've put some thought into it.. so far the only weakness seems to be a requirement for some 9 or 10 Jewels of Thunder (high elemental lightning damage).
I picked the name simply because she would resemble a Tazer - throwing out something which causes an electrical jolt to the target.
The idea behind the build is to make a Sorceress who use ranged weapons to inflict elemental damage whose capacities are multiplied by Fire and Lightning Mastery. I originally thought of using Javelins until I realised that the stack sizes on Throwing Weapons were better and faster.
This character will not be terribly useful until the late 40's, when their first mastery is being maxed and they can finally equip some of the better, higher elemental damage throwing weapons. The goal or endgame of this character is to equip an enormously high elemental damage one hand weapon on each weapon switch and swap between them based on immunities.
Skill plan:
20 Lightning Mastery
20 Fire Mastery
10 Static Field (should be enough?)
1 Teleport
I have no idea what to do with the points after those. 20 into Frozen Orb? There is also exactly zero finishing capability at low level.
Stat plan:
Strength - enough to wear items, the less the better.
Dex - a lot.
Vit - not so much?
Energy - base?
Weapon plan:
"Low" <_< levels (47+):
Weapon 1: Buzzing Balanced Knife of Quickness
Required level 46, 40% IAS, 1-260 best possible lightning damage.
Weapon 2: Smoking Balanced Knife of Quickness
Required level 47, 40% IAS, 80-130 best possible fire damage.
Obviously at high levels you simply move to higher Fire/Lightning damage prefixes, like Condensing and Shocking.
Combined with Lava Gouts (20% IAS) a Balanced Knife are thrown pretty quick.
Equipment plan:
3 socket Death Mask socketed with 3x Jewels of Thunder: 3-300 best possible lightning damage
3 socket Light Plate socketed with 3x Jewels of Thunder: 3-300 best possible lightning damage
3 socket Large Shield or Kite Shield with 3x Jewels of Thunder: 3-300 best possible lightning damage
3 socket Large Shield or Kite Shield with 3x Jewels of Burning: 75-150 best possible fire damage
These selections were designed with an absolute minimum of strength in mind, given other planned equipment. The Jewels will bump the level requirements of the items up to 43. Obviously, you use the fire damage shield with the fire damage Balanced Knife.. :) To upgrade you you would have to allocate points into strength as your level rises and slowly swap out 3 socket items for 4 socket items.
Razortail belt, or Thundergod's Vigor (but requires 110 str) for 1-50 extra lightning damage.
Lavagout gauntlets, adds 13-46 Fire Damage, 20% IAS and slvl 10 Enchant (but requires 88 str). Sander's Taboo is an option.
Cow King Hooves are perfect boots for this build. 30% FR/W and 25-35 added Fire Damage. Low requirements.
Rings and Amulet must be from the Angelic set to achieve the AR necessary to actually hit monsters. A Kuko sorc doesn't have this problem, as explosive arrows always hit.
Charm plan:
Loads of high lightning and fire damage charms. With only 12% Lightning and 7% Fire benefit from each skill point in masteries, you're better off devoting that stuff to raw elemental damage.
Potential problems:
1. Very limited ammunition, and unlike a bow, you can't just buy another stack. You can swap weapons when you run low if your target isn't immune to Lightning or Fire.
2. Hitting targets will be difficult even with Angelic items unless you pump your dex.
3. The helm and armor are lightning damage oriented with a low minimum.
4. Getting the Jewels won't be easy.
5. Large packs might cause problems even with static field and a lot of throwing.
6. If it's immune to Lightning AND Fire, you're dead. Maxed Frozen Orb?
7. You will look hilariously funny.
Anyway, i'm thinking about doing it; slowly collecting the stuff I need. I think i'll build the sorc tonight and try and get some lvls (or at least some laughs).
Comments and criticism welcome.
I've been pondering a PvM sorc build for a day or so that is a combination/middleground between something like a Kuko-sorc and a Melee sorc. Granted, that's not a lot of time, but i've put some thought into it.. so far the only weakness seems to be a requirement for some 9 or 10 Jewels of Thunder (high elemental lightning damage).
I picked the name simply because she would resemble a Tazer - throwing out something which causes an electrical jolt to the target.
The idea behind the build is to make a Sorceress who use ranged weapons to inflict elemental damage whose capacities are multiplied by Fire and Lightning Mastery. I originally thought of using Javelins until I realised that the stack sizes on Throwing Weapons were better and faster.
This character will not be terribly useful until the late 40's, when their first mastery is being maxed and they can finally equip some of the better, higher elemental damage throwing weapons. The goal or endgame of this character is to equip an enormously high elemental damage one hand weapon on each weapon switch and swap between them based on immunities.
Skill plan:
20 Lightning Mastery
20 Fire Mastery
10 Static Field (should be enough?)
1 Teleport
I have no idea what to do with the points after those. 20 into Frozen Orb? There is also exactly zero finishing capability at low level.
Stat plan:
Strength - enough to wear items, the less the better.
Dex - a lot.
Vit - not so much?
Energy - base?
Weapon plan:
"Low" <_< levels (47+):
Weapon 1: Buzzing Balanced Knife of Quickness
Required level 46, 40% IAS, 1-260 best possible lightning damage.
Weapon 2: Smoking Balanced Knife of Quickness
Required level 47, 40% IAS, 80-130 best possible fire damage.
Obviously at high levels you simply move to higher Fire/Lightning damage prefixes, like Condensing and Shocking.
Combined with Lava Gouts (20% IAS) a Balanced Knife are thrown pretty quick.
Equipment plan:
3 socket Death Mask socketed with 3x Jewels of Thunder: 3-300 best possible lightning damage
3 socket Light Plate socketed with 3x Jewels of Thunder: 3-300 best possible lightning damage
3 socket Large Shield or Kite Shield with 3x Jewels of Thunder: 3-300 best possible lightning damage
3 socket Large Shield or Kite Shield with 3x Jewels of Burning: 75-150 best possible fire damage
These selections were designed with an absolute minimum of strength in mind, given other planned equipment. The Jewels will bump the level requirements of the items up to 43. Obviously, you use the fire damage shield with the fire damage Balanced Knife.. :) To upgrade you you would have to allocate points into strength as your level rises and slowly swap out 3 socket items for 4 socket items.
Razortail belt, or Thundergod's Vigor (but requires 110 str) for 1-50 extra lightning damage.
Lavagout gauntlets, adds 13-46 Fire Damage, 20% IAS and slvl 10 Enchant (but requires 88 str). Sander's Taboo is an option.
Cow King Hooves are perfect boots for this build. 30% FR/W and 25-35 added Fire Damage. Low requirements.
Rings and Amulet must be from the Angelic set to achieve the AR necessary to actually hit monsters. A Kuko sorc doesn't have this problem, as explosive arrows always hit.
Charm plan:
Loads of high lightning and fire damage charms. With only 12% Lightning and 7% Fire benefit from each skill point in masteries, you're better off devoting that stuff to raw elemental damage.
Potential problems:
1. Very limited ammunition, and unlike a bow, you can't just buy another stack. You can swap weapons when you run low if your target isn't immune to Lightning or Fire.
2. Hitting targets will be difficult even with Angelic items unless you pump your dex.
3. The helm and armor are lightning damage oriented with a low minimum.
4. Getting the Jewels won't be easy.
5. Large packs might cause problems even with static field and a lot of throwing.
6. If it's immune to Lightning AND Fire, you're dead. Maxed Frozen Orb?
7. You will look hilariously funny.
Anyway, i'm thinking about doing it; slowly collecting the stuff I need. I think i'll build the sorc tonight and try and get some lvls (or at least some laughs).
Comments and criticism welcome.