Re: Blova Sorceress Guide (v1.0) by Liquid Circus
Yes, though it's somewhat redundant to mention it, since once you get CtA, you really don't wanna give it up any more, unless it's a Barb you're playing. I wouldn't recommend Eschuta's for CI's though, because the +% dmg is only thrown on top of the mastery +% dmg, which doesn't make much of a difference. Facets are another thing all together. Another option would be to get an MF switch. 4-Ist Monarch with 2-Ist Ali Baba for Baal, anyone?
Edit: BobTheWarrior pointed out the obvious fact, that most CI's are unbreakable, but then again you should consider that the ones that get their immunities broken, will hurt big time from your cold skills because of the -100ish% enemy cold res from CM. Then again, when the monsters are not immune, they're resistance will always be at least near -100% thanks to the combination of CM and conviction.
I haven't even bothered with Frozen Armor with my sorcs for a few years now. If you are in melee range of monsters, you're probably doing something wrong. Instead the merc should be ahead of you at all times. And Snowclash.. well, it's a solid choice, but I myself go for Arachnids most of the time, mostly for the 20% fcr.
I see you did not add weapon switch options in the equipment section. The best, of course, is a 'Call to Arms'/Spirit switch. If one doesn't have it, perhaps an alternative would be to use Eschuta's for the Cold Immunes.
Yes, though it's somewhat redundant to mention it, since once you get CtA, you really don't wanna give it up any more, unless it's a Barb you're playing. I wouldn't recommend Eschuta's for CI's though, because the +% dmg is only thrown on top of the mastery +% dmg, which doesn't make much of a difference. Facets are another thing all together. Another option would be to get an MF switch. 4-Ist Monarch with 2-Ist Ali Baba for Baal, anyone?
Sure, Conviction is also great for the fact that it works with cold skills too, no need to worry about extra points in Cold Mastery -> more points in synergies. It's also a huge booster of damage for Nova, so you really won't be hurting for mana too much, as you'll kill faster. Besides double-SoJ + CtA equals over 1k mana pool.If one does have a CtA and is not short of runic wealth, perhaps it might better to let the Merc wield an 'Infinity' instad of 'Insight'? Nova is a huge mana hog no doubt about it, but a well-geared Sorc shouldn't be spamming it for long to kill mobs. Max mana/mana per kill items will help alleviate the cost issue. The Conviction aura will give Nova a huge damage boost and ensure that only 1 point is all CM ever needs. Thoughts?
Edit: BobTheWarrior pointed out the obvious fact, that most CI's are unbreakable, but then again you should consider that the ones that get their immunities broken, will hurt big time from your cold skills because of the -100ish% enemy cold res from CM. Then again, when the monsters are not immune, they're resistance will always be at least near -100% thanks to the combination of CM and conviction.
What about a point in Frozen Armor, assuming the end-game belt is not Snowclash? I guess the main reason it is not listed is because the build is very tight, skill point-wise.
I haven't even bothered with Frozen Armor with my sorcs for a few years now. If you are in melee range of monsters, you're probably doing something wrong. Instead the merc should be ahead of you at all times. And Snowclash.. well, it's a solid choice, but I myself go for Arachnids most of the time, mostly for the 20% fcr.