01-11-2006, 01:56 PM
Tal's versus mixed gear mostly depends on what setup gives you the tradeoff you like best amongst resists, +skills, FCR, and any other mods you might like.
For a ranged caster like a sorceress, your defense rating is basically irrelevant. You'll never get it high enough to make a difference against the archers, and if enemies are getting into melee range you're doing something wrong. Just grab the lightest 3-socket armor you can find and make the runeword.
Raven Frost/Dwarf Star is a nice combo for any class. The dual absorb gives you a lot more leeway than normal against fire and cold attacks, and anyone would love taking 12 or so less damage from any nonphysical attack thanks to the Star. But the Cannot Be Frozen, cold damage, and serious AR boost on the Raven makes it especially juicy for a malee character. As long as you've got life leech taken care of somehow, I'd say leave the rings right where they are.
For a ranged caster like a sorceress, your defense rating is basically irrelevant. You'll never get it high enough to make a difference against the archers, and if enemies are getting into melee range you're doing something wrong. Just grab the lightest 3-socket armor you can find and make the runeword.
Raven Frost/Dwarf Star is a nice combo for any class. The dual absorb gives you a lot more leeway than normal against fire and cold attacks, and anyone would love taking 12 or so less damage from any nonphysical attack thanks to the Star. But the Cannot Be Frozen, cold damage, and serious AR boost on the Raven makes it especially juicy for a malee character. As long as you've got life leech taken care of somehow, I'd say leave the rings right where they are.