05-01-2003, 06:58 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-01-2003, 07:03 AM by the Langolier.)
Occhy: I don't actually think it would stack. Similar to a X% chance to cast <spell> when hit, it either casts it or it doesn't. You would end up with a lot of wasted sockets (even putting this item into a socket is a waste in my opinion). Level 47 chain lighting (with the 3% increase) will do 1-706.5 damage. My sorceress has nova doing around 450-500 damage per cast, and it still takes TWO in to kill many enemies in act 1 / nightmare. And that lightning will fire only once. Even with 12 socketed, you will only get a +36% bonus to lightning damage (as it is worded on the jewel, only lightning damage from SKILLS, see below).
The only way a jewel would be effective this way is for a sorceress who has lightning mastery. This simply makes the charm relatively useless for most classes, while making a powerful class more powerful.
Also, did you notice the mods? This charm has three entirely new effects (a little suspect). I hope it doesn't make it to the final verision of 1.10. All it is good for is novelty, and that is not what I am looking for.
The only way a jewel would be effective this way is for a sorceress who has lightning mastery. This simply makes the charm relatively useless for most classes, while making a powerful class more powerful.
Also, did you notice the mods? This charm has three entirely new effects (a little suspect). I hope it doesn't make it to the final verision of 1.10. All it is good for is novelty, and that is not what I am looking for.