SweatyOgre's Lightning PvP/MF Sorc Guide

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So you wanna make a light sorc?

The light sorc is the best pindle runner ever, can take out most any boss lickety-split. Many people will say "Wah Wah Wah, all the skills have 1 minimum damage." So's your mother. The maximum damage more than makes up for the min.

The light sorc can be used for pvp or mf. Therefore, this guide shall cover both areas.

MF Stats

Str : 77(With a +20 all attributes anni.)
Dex : Base(With at least a +17 all attributes anni.)
Vit : Remaining
Eng : Base


MF Skills

Place skills as follows:
20 - Charged Bolt
20 - Lightning
20 - Chain Lightning
20 - Nova
20 - Lightning Mastery
1 - Static Field
1 - Telekenesis
1 - Teleport


MF Gear

Weapons

W1:Eschuta's Temper Eldritch Orb
One-Hand Damage: 18 To 50 (34 Avg)
Required Level: 72
Durability: 30
(Sorceress Only)
+1-3 To Sorceress Skill Levels (varies)
+40% Faster Cast Rate
+10-20% To Fire Skill Damage (varies)
+10-20% To Lightning Skill Damage (varies)
+20-30 To Energy (varies)

W2:Ali Baba Tulwar(Ist Ist)
One-Hand Damage: (25-35) To (56-77) (40.5-56 Avg)
Required Level: 35
Required Strength: 70
Required Dexterity: 42
Durability: 32
+60-120% Enhanced Damage (varies)
+ (2.5 Per Character Level) 2-247 % Extra Gold From Monsters (Based On Character Level)
+ (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 % Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)
+15 To Mana
+5-15 To Dexterity (varies)
Socketed (2)


Shields

W1:Lidless Wall Grim Shield
Defense: 271-347 (varies)(Base Defense: 50-150)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 58
Chance to Block: Dru/Nec/Sor: 40%
Durability: 40
+80-130% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+1 To All Skills
Increase Maximum Mana 10%
20% Faster Cast Rate
+3-5 To Mana After Each Kill (varies)
+10 To Energy
+1 To Light Radius

W2:Runeword Rhyme Grim Shield
2 Socket Shields
Shael + Eth
Required Strength: 58
Durability: 40
20% Increased Chance of Blocking
40% Faster Block Rate
All Resistances +25
Regenerate Mana 15%
Cannot Be Frozen
50% Extra Gold From Monsters
25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items


Armor

Skullder's Ire Russet Armor(Perfect Topaz)
Defense: 634-732 (varies)(Base Defense: 225-243)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 97
Durability: 90
+160-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Repairs 1 Durability In 5 Seconds
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 % Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)
+1 To All Skill Levels
Magic Damage Reduced By 10


Helm

Harlequin Crest Shako(Perfect Topaz)
Defense: 98-141 (varies)
Required Level: 62
Required Strength: 50
Durability: 12
+2 To All Skills
+ (1.5 Per Character Level) 1-148 To Life (Based On Character Level)
+ (1.5 Per Character Level) 1-148 To Mana (Based On Character Level)
Damage Reduced By 10%
50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+2 To All Attributes


Belt

Goldwrap Heavy Belt
Defense: 34-36 (varies)(Base Defense: 6)
Required Level: 27
Required Strength: 45
Durability: 18
12 Boxes
+40-60% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+25 Defense
10% Increased Attack Speed
30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
50-80% Extra Gold From Monsters (varies)
+2 To Light Radius


Gloves

Chance Guards Chain Gloves
Defense: 27-28 (varies)(Base Defense: 8-9)
Required Level: 15
Required Strength: 25
Durability: 16
+20-30% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+15 Defense
+25 To Attack Rating
25-40% Better Chance of Getting Magic Item (varies)
200% Extra Gold From Monsters
+2 To Light Radius


Boots

War Traveler Battle Boots
Defense: 120-139 (varies)(Base Defense: 39-47)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 95
Durability: 48
Assassin Kick Damage: 37-64
+150-190% Enhanced Defense (varies)
25% Faster Run/Walk
+10 To Vitality
+10 To Strength
Adds 15-25 Damage
40% Slower Stamina Drain
Attacker Takes Damage Of 5-10 (varies)
30-50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items(varies)


Rings

Fortuitous Ring of Fortune
40% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Item

Fortuitous Ring of Fortune
40% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Item


Amulet

Fortuitous Amulet of Luck
50% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Item


Charms

Annihilus Small Charm
Required Level: 70
+1 To All Skills
+10-20 To All Attributes (varies)
All Resistances +10-20 (varies)
+5-10% To Experience Gained (varies)

39xSmall Charm of Good Luck
7% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items

Your Mercenary

A merc is never a bad idea for a MF sorc. The best type of merc is by far an act 2 Holy Freeze(NM Defensive.)

There are 3 sets of gear he could possibly wear:

Slow Gear

Kelpie Snare Fuscina
Two-Hand Damage: (75-83) To (138-153) (106.5-118 Avg)
Required Level: 33
Required Strength: 77
Required Dexterity: 25
Durability: 35
+140-180% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Adds 30-50 Damage
Slows Target By 75%
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 To Life (Based On Character Level)
Fire Resist +50%
+10 To Strength

Blackhorn's Face Death Mask
Defense: 243-278 (varies)(Base Defense: 54-86)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 55
Durability: 20
+180-220% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Slows Target By 20%
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 25
Prevent Monster Heal
+20 Lightning Absorb
Lightning Resist +15%

Skullder's Ire Russet Armor(Perfect Topaz)
Defense: 634-732 (varies)(Base Defense: 225-243)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 97
Durability: 90
+160-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Repairs 1 Durability In 5 Seconds
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 % Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)
+1 To All Skill Levels
Magic Damage Reduced By 10


MF Gear

6 Isted War Pike
180% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
(Seriously, it could happen. Since I'm sure no one will make one of these, I suggest using Kelpie Snare for the slow.)

Harlequin Crest Shako(Perfect Topaz)
Defense: 98-141 (varies)
Required Level: 62
Required Strength: 50
Durability: 12
+2 To All Skills
+ (1.5 Per Character Level) 1-148 To Life (Based On Character Level)
+ (1.5 Per Character Level) 1-148 To Mana (Based On Character Level)
Damage Reduced By 10%
50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+2 To All Attributes


Skullder's Ire Russet Armor(Perfect Topaz)
Defense: 634-732 (varies)(Base Defense: 225-243)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 97
Durability: 90
+160-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Repairs 1 Durability In 5 Seconds
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 % Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)
+1 To All Skill Levels
Magic Damage Reduced By 10



Tank Gear

Ethereal Breath Of The Dying War Pike
Vex + Hel + El + Eld + Zod + Eth
50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy
Indestructible
+60% Increased Attack Speed
+350-400% Enhanced Damage (varies)
+200% Damage To Undead
-25% Target Defense
+50 To Attack Rating
+50 To Attack Rating Against Undead
7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
12-15% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
Prevent Monster Heal
+30 To All Attributes
+1 To Light Radius
Requirements -20%


Shaftstop Mesh Armor
Defense: 599-684 (varies)(Base Defense: 198-213)
Required Level: 38
Required Strength: 92
Durability: 45
+180-220% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Damage Reduced By 30%
+250 Defense Vs. Missile
+60 To Life

Vampire Gaze Grim Helm
Defense: 252 (Base Defense: 60-125)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 58
Durability: 40
+100% Enhanced Defense
Adds 6-22 Cold Damage - 4 Second Duration
15% Slower Stamina Drain
6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
6-8% Mana Stolen Per Hit (varies)
Damage Reduced By 15-20% (varies)
Magic Damage Reduced By 10-15 (varies)
 

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PvP Stats

Str : 109(With a +20 all attributes anni.)
Dex : 125(This is a good enough amount. For max block with ss at level 89, you'd need 215 dex, which is a little overboard. 125 allows you to be able to block enough, but not max.)
Vit : Remaining
Eng : Base


PvP Skills

Place skills as follows:
20 - Charged Bolt
20 - Lightning
20 - Chain Lightning
20 - Nova
20 - Lightning Mastery
1 - Static Field
1 - Telekenesis
1 - Teleport
1 - Warmth


PvP Gear

Weapons

W1:Eschuta's Temper Eldritch Orb
One-Hand Damage: 18 To 50 (34 Avg)
Required Level: 72
Durability: 30
(Sorceress Only)
+1-3 To Sorceress Skill Levels (varies)
+40% Faster Cast Rate
+10-20% To Fire Skill Damage (varies)
+10-20% To Lightning Skill Damage (varies)
+20-30 To Energy (varies)

Socketed with:
Rainbow Facet Jewel
Required Level: 49
100% Chance To Cast Level 47 Chain Lightning When You Die
Adds 1-74 Lightning Damage
+3-5% To Lightning Skill Damage (varies)
-(3-5)% To Enemy Lightning Resistance (varies)


W2:Runeword Call To Arms Flail
5 Socket Weapons
Amn + Ral + Mal + Ist + Ohm
Required Strength: 41
Required Dexterity: 35
+1 To All Skills
+40% Increased Attack Speed
+250-290% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
7% Life Stolen Per Hit
+2-6 To Battle Command (varies)*
+1-6 To Battle Orders (varies)*
+1-4 To Battle Cry (varies)*
Prevent Monster Heal
Replenish Life +12
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


Shields

W1:Stormshield Monarch
Defense: (136-504) - (151-519) (varies)(Base Defense: 133-148)
Required Level: 73
Required Strength: 156
Chance to Block: Dru/Nec/Sor: 67%
Paladin Smite Damage: 12 To 34
+ (3.75 Per Character Level) 3-371 Defense (Based On Character Level)
+25% Increased Chance Of Blocking
35% Faster Block Rate
Damage Reduced By 35%
Cold Resist +60%
Lightning Resist +25%
+30 To Strength
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 10
Indestructible

Socketed with:
Cham Rune
Shields: Cannot Be Frozen.

W2:Lidless Wall Grim Shield
Defense: 271-347 (varies)(Base Defense: 50-150)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 58
Chance to Block: Dru/Nec/Sor: 40%
Durability: 40
Paladin Smite Damage: 14 To 20
+80-130% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+1 To All Skills
Increase Maximum Mana 10%
20% Faster Cast Rate
+3-5 To Mana After Each Kill (varies)
+10 To Energy
+1 To Light Radius


Armor

Runeword Chains of Honor Archon Plate
4 Socket Body Armor
Dol + Um + Ber + Ist
Required Strength: 103
+2 To All Skills
+200% Damage To Demons
+100% Damage To Undead
8% Life Stolen Per Hit
+70% Enhanced Defense
+20 To Strength
Replenish Life +7
All Resistances +65
Damage Reduced By 8%
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items


Helm

Harlequin Crest Shako
Defense: 98-141 (varies)
Required Level: 62
Required Strength: 50
Durability: 12
+2 To All Skills
+ (1.5 Per Character Level) 1-148 To Life (Based On Character Level)
+ (1.5 Per Character Level) 1-148 To Mana (Based On Character Level)
Damage Reduced By 10%
50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+2 To All Attributes

Socketed with:
Rainbow Facet Jewel
Required Level: 49
100% Chance To Cast Level 47 Chain Lightning When You Die
Adds 1-74 Lightning Damage
+3-5% To Lightning Skill Damage (varies)
-(3-5)% To Enemy Lightning Resistance (varies)


Belt

Arachnid Mesh Spiderweb Sash
Defense: 119-138 (varies)(Base Defense: 55-62)
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 50
Durability: 12
16 Boxes
+90-120% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Slows Target By 10%
+1 To All Skills
+20% Faster Cast Rate
Increases Maximum Mana 5%
Level 3 Venom (11 Charges)


Gloves

Magefist Light Gauntlets
Defense: 24-25 (varies)(Base Defense: 9-11)
Required Level: 23
Required Strength: 45
Durability: 18
+20-30% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+10 Defense
+1 To Fire Skills
20% Faster Cast Rate
Regenerate Mana 25%
Adds 1-6 Fire Damage


Boots

Crafted Caster Boots
Horadric Cube Recipe:
Magic Boots/Demonhide Boots/Wyrmhide Boots + Thul Rune + Perfect Amethyst + Any Jewel =

Increase Maximum Mana (2-5)%
Regenerate Mana (4-10)%
+ (10-20) To Mana


Rings

Stone of Jordan Ring
Required Level: 29
+1 To All Skill Levels
Increase Maximum Mana 25%*
Adds 1-12 Lightning Damage
+20 To Mana

Stone of Jordan Ring
Required Level: 29
+1 To All Skill Levels
Increase Maximum Mana 25%*
Adds 1-12 Lightning Damage
+20 To Mana


Amulet

Mara's Kaleidoscope Amulet
Required Level: 67
+2 To All Skill Levels
All Resistances +20-30 (varies)
+5 To All Attributes


Charms

Annihilus Small Charm
Required Level: 70
+1 To All Skills
+10-20 To All Attributes (varies)
All Resistances +10-20 (varies)
+5-10% To Experience Gained (varies)

10xSparking Grand Charm of Vita
+1 Sorceress Lightning Skills
+36-50 Life

9xShimmering Small Charm of Vita
All Resistances +3-5%
+16-20 Life


Dueling Strats

When dueling with a light sorc, your main attack skill is going to be Lightning. Just try to hit your enemy with it as many times as possible, while staying a safe distance away. But with the 125 points into dexterity, you can go toe to toe close up with melee chars and almost always win. Against other casters, it's basically who's faster. They will undoubtedly be tele-ing around and casting fireball, blizz, bone spirit, etc at you, and what you have to do is dodge their attacks while firing your own Lightning at them.

Don't think you're restricted to only Lightning. A good trick is to cast Chain Lightning on one of their summons(Oak Sage, Grizzly, Skeleton, Golem, or even a merc if theyre using one) and it will bounce off, doing nice damage to both the player and their companion.

Telekenesis also provides knockback in sticky situations, and is always good to have hotkeyed.
 

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