SweatyOgre
BattleForums Senior Member
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)
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)