Matriarch Hestia, BearSorc Enchantress with Doom and Infinity Might Merc

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Matriarch Hestia, BearSorc Enchantress with Doom and Infinity Might Merc
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The Sorceress was the last character class in my 2H Melee Sept. Enchantress is obvious, but the main question was the weapon, which would dictate the build. I looked at lots of weapon options (except those already used in the Sept), including Crescent Moon, Beast, CtA, Destruction, and Fortitude.

But it turned out the build dictated the weapon -- with an Elite 2H weapon, strength and dext would need solid investment, leading to limited vita and life pool. CtA can only solve so much, so I focused on a BearSorc build, which put a premium for on-weapon IAS. So Doom ultimately won out due to IAS, massive % damage, and latent third damage type from the HF aura. I had originally planned on a Feral Axe, as fastest base speed with solid damage, but I realized just before building her that Feral Axe maxes out at 4os. Champ Axe was the next best option, with only slightly slower speed, nice damage and tight spread, making it superior to Thresher, which had same base speed, but more variability in damage and higher stat investment. I didn't have a base, so had to farm for a few levels in the Pit with a Necro, but eventually was able to make this:
Code:
Hestia's Doom
Champion Axe
HelOhmUmLoCham
Two Hand Damage: 274 - 437
Durability: 31 of 50
Required Level: 67
Required Strength: 134
Required Dexterity: 48
Fingerprint: 0xbba8be76
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 18 Volcano on striking
Level 12 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped
+2 to All Skills
+45% Increased Attack Speed
365% Enhanced Damage
-40% to Enemy Cold Resistance
20% Deadly Strike
25% Chance of Open Wounds
Prevent Monster Heal
Freezes target +3
Requirements -20% 5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Hel Rune
Socketed: Ohm Rune
Socketed: Um Rune
Socketed: Lo Rune
Socketed: Cham Rune
The rest of the gear fell into place fairly easily from there to prioritize + skills and resists, as did skill investment in max Enchant/synergies and Cold Mastery to boost HF aura. I thought she would be fairly fragile, somewhat of a glass cannon, so also focused on FHR. Infinity merc solved for any chance-to-hit issues, with minimal attention to AR and dext.

I was pleasantly surprised, however, that she was a powerhouse, even on p8 the whole way. The HF aids with crowd control (and she froze most targets that weren't CI upon hit, I think due to cold damage charms). The mix of damage makes almost any pack or combo solvable. Life tap is a big help once it triggers, and with the FHR she can generally always fall back safely if it doesn't. And enchant shreds non-FIs, even without going overboard on buffing gear, with the high physical damage allowing lots of leech and extra damage. She wasn't as powerful as my dual Dream PolarBear Paladin, and I'm sure she isn't as powerful as a similar BearSorc. But it's not really a knock when that's your point of comparison :) LCS showed 11k-14k damage with Enchant and Might active. Quite a bit of that was Enchant damage, but I think she was at least 3-4k physical and cold underneath that.

As noted, she was p8 all the way, with full clears of all A85 areas and A5 Portal areas per my usual, and all quests completed. She made it through death free, which isn't too surprising given the gear, but still a testament to how well-rounded she was. All told, I had a blast playing her, even if it's a bit linear playstyle (smack opponents til they die). There were only a few places where she really encountered barriers, but all were easily solved, showing her versatility.

Updates are here (to A5 NM, blasting through as Charged Boltress after early melee leveling), here (finding the Champ Axe base), here (through A3), and here (to Mat). HF were Ko and Io, but otherwise, drops were quite solid, netting an Um and Pul in A1 and A2, plus a Mav Diadem in AT, and then a Cham in the Throne Room as my highest rune drop while questing:
Cham Questing.jpg

Final gear:
- Doom Champion Axe
- Beast War Axe / Spirit
- CoH
- SoE
- Volcanic Circlet of Amicae, w 2 sockets using Um and Ambergis (29 LR) JoF
- Dracul's
- Gores
- 29@ Mara's
- Ravenfrost (250/19) and BKWB
- Backback: 8 Burning skillers with life, dext, strength or FHR; Resist/Steel/Elemental SCs with FHR/vita/cold damage

Merc:
- eth Infinity
- eth Fortitude
- eth Vamp with elemental damage jewel

Summary
She maintained 8-frame attack, with sturdy physical damage from Champ Axe + Doom's 350% ED, and decent supplemental cold damage with maxed Cold Mastery for Doom's HF aura (and cold damage SCs). Resists were maxed post-Anya on fire, maxed on Lightning, and >50 on cold and poison, with hitting 86 FHR breakpoint. Her life ended up being just under 2500 when shifted. So she was surprisingly durable, and dealt hefty damage across three types fairly quickly, and, as noted, more powerful and less fragile than I had expected.

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Code:
Name:       Hestia
Class:      Sorceress
Experience: 1362302728
Level:      88

            Naked/Gear
Strength:   115/156
Dexterity:  37/72
Vitality:   343/348
Energy:     35/40
HP:         853/1047
Mana:       209/249
Stamina:    494/564
Defense:    9/1572
AR:         135/700

Fire:       177/137/77
Cold:       159/119/59
Lightning:  187/147/87
Poison:     159/119/59

MF:         25       Block:      6
GF:         0
FR/W:       30
FHR:        57
IAS:        60
FCR:        0

Fire Bolt: 1/19
Warmth: 20/38
Inferno: 1/19
Blaze: 13/31
Fire Ball: 1/19
Fire Wall: 0/0
Enchant: 20/38
Meteor: 0/0
Fire Mastery: 20/38
Hydra: 0/0

Charged Bolt: 0/0
Static Field: 1/8
Telekinesis: 1/8
Nova: 0/0
Lightning: 0/0
Chain Lightning: 0/0
Teleport: 1/8
Thunder Storm: 0/0
Energy Shield: 0/0
Lightning Mastery: 0/0

Ice Bolt: 0/0
Frozen Armor: 0/0
Frost Nova: 0/0
Ice Blast: 0/0
Shiver Armor: 0/0
Glacial Spike: 0/0
Blizzard: 0/0
Chilling Armor: 0/0
Frozen Orb: 0/0
Cold Mastery: 20/27
Code:
Chains of Honor
Archon Plate
DolUmBerIst
Defense: 884
Durability: 37 of 60
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 103
Fingerprint: 0xafa1e431
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+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
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Dol Rune
Socketed: Um Rune
Socketed: Ber Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune

Mara's Kaleidoscope
Amulet
Required Level: 67
Fingerprint: 0xc25a7afc
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
All Stats +5
All Resistances +29

Bul-Kathos' Wedding Band
Ring
Required Level: 58
Fingerprint: 0xa87ba9c0
Item Level: 75
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
5% Life stolen per hit
+44 to Life (Based on Character Level)
+50 Maximum Stamina

Gore Rider
War Boots
Defense: 146
Durability: 24 of 34
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 94
Fingerprint: 0x2a0ca23a
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+30% Faster Run/Walk
15% Chance of Crushing Blow
15% Deadly Strike
10% Chance of Open Wounds
+172% Enhanced Defense
+20 Maximum Stamina
Requirements -25%
+10 Maximum Durability

Volcanic Tiara of Amicae
Tiara
Defense: 49
Durability: 13 of 25
Required Level: 52
Fingerprint: 0x8652db21
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to Fire Skills (Sorceress Only)
+15% Increased Attack Speed
All Resistances +15
Lightning Resist +29%
Damage Reduced by 14
2 Sockets (2 used)
Socketed: Ambergris Jewel of Fervor
Socketed: Um Rune

Raven Frost
Ring
Required Level: 45
Fingerprint: 0x6b488b1c
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+250 to Attack Rating
Adds 15 - 45 Cold Damage Over 4 Secs (100 Frames)
+19 to Dexterity
+40 to Mana
Cold Absorb 20%
Cannot Be Frozen

String of Ears
Spiderweb Sash
Defense: 163
Durability: 15 of 22
Required Level: 53
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0x308d92f4
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
8% Life stolen per hit
+156% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
Damage Reduced by 15%
Magic Damage Reduced by 15
Required Level +7
+10 Maximum Durability

Dracul's Grasp
Vampirebone Gloves
Defense: 143
Durability: 5 of 14
Required Level: 76
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0x82bb7fad
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 10 Life Tap on striking
9% Life stolen per hit
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+118% Enhanced Defense
+12 to Strength
+8 Life after each Kill

Beast
War Axe
BerTirUmMalLum
One Hand Damage: 34 - 61
Durability: 26 of 26
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 67
Fingerprint: 0x806a7d7b
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped
+40% Increased Attack Speed
243% Enhanced Damage
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
25% Chance of Open Wounds
Prevent Monster Heal
+3 to Werebear
+3 to Lycanthropy
+25 to Strength
+10 to Energy
+2 to Mana after each Kill
Level 13 Summon Grizzly (5/5 Charges)
5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Ber Rune
Socketed: Tir Rune
Socketed: Um Rune
Socketed: Mal Rune
Socketed: Lum Rune

Spirit
Superior Monarch
TalThulOrtAmn
Defense: 169
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 86 of 86
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 156
Fingerprint: 0xd1f4c565
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to All Skills
+25% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+14% Enhanced Defense
+250 Defense vs. Missile
+22 to Vitality
+97 to Mana
Cold Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
+6 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Tal Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Socketed: Ort Rune
Socketed: Amn Rune

Hestia's Doom
Champion Axe
HelOhmUmLoCham
Two Hand Damage: 274 - 437
Durability: 31 of 50
Required Level: 67
Required Strength: 134
Required Dexterity: 48
Fingerprint: 0xbba8be76
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
5% Chance to cast level 18 Volcano on striking
Level 12 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped
+2 to All Skills
+45% Increased Attack Speed
365% Enhanced Damage
-40% to Enemy Cold Resistance
20% Deadly Strike
25% Chance of Open Wounds
Prevent Monster Heal
Freezes target +3
Requirements -20%
5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Hel Rune
Socketed: Ohm Rune
Socketed: Um Rune
Socketed: Lo Rune
Socketed: Cham Rune
Code:
Burning Grand Charm of Strength
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x7630d713
Item Level: 94
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Fire Skills (Sorceress Only)
+4 to Strength

Burning Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0x5455ece3
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Fire Skills (Sorceress Only)
+39 to Life

Burning Grand Charm of Balance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xed9518
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Fire Skills (Sorceress Only)
+12% Faster Hit Recovery

Burning Grand Charm of Dexterity
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x63fcd984
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Fire Skills (Sorceress Only)
+5 to Dexterity

Burning Grand Charm of Dexterity
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xceb33267
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Fire Skills (Sorceress Only)
+6 to Dexterity

Burning Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xc7b6b0e1
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Fire Skills (Sorceress Only)
+25 to Life

Burning Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0xa33baf84
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Fire Skills (Sorceress Only)
+23 to Life

Burning Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x3fa162b7
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Fire Skills (Sorceress Only)
+27 to Life

Amber Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0x75c726c9
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
Lightning Resist +10%

Steel Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0x8004b1b6
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+36 to Attack Rating
+16 to Life

Steel Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0x2bacd6e0
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
+35 to Attack Rating

Shimmering Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0xe0eb5b0a
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
All Resistances +4

Shimmering Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0x1e36f89a
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
All Resistances +5

Sapphire Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0xb23b0b8
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resist +11%

Emerald Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 32
Fingerprint: 0x8c986412
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
Poison Resist +11%

Ruby Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0x26b48386
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+20 to Life
Fire Resist +11%

Garnet Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0x73d6b4ee
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
Fire Resist +9%

Steel Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0x27849728
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
+33 to Attack Rating

Steel Small Charm of Winter
Small Charm
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0x3852787
Item Level: 81
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+36 to Attack Rating
Adds 5 - 7 Cold Damage Over 1 Secs (25 Frames)

Garnet Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0x4f21bf66
Item Level: 79
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
Fire Resist +9%
Code:
Name:       Gulzar
Race:       Desert Mercenary
Type:       Off-Nightmare
Experience: 80154184
Level:      87
Dead?:      false

            Naked/Gear
Strength:   190/190
Dexterity:  153/153
HP:         1847/1968
Defense:    1359/5157
AR:         1937/1937

Fire:       179/139/79
Cold:       179/139/79
Lightning:  179/139/79
Poison:    179/139/79

Fortitude
Archon Plate
ElSolDolLo
Defense: 3420
Durability: 31 of 31
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 93
Fingerprint: 0x65777894
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
20% Chance to cast level 15 Chilling Armor when struck
+25% Faster Cast Rate
300% Enhanced Damage
+200% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
+121 to Life (Based on Character Level)
Replenish Life +7
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
All Resistances +28
Damage Reduced by 7
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 to Light Radius
Ethereal
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: El Rune
Socketed: Sol Rune
Socketed: Dol Rune
Socketed: Lo Rune

Vampire Gaze
Grim Helm
Defense: 378
Durability: 21 of 21
Required Level: 49
Required Strength: 48
Fingerprint: 0xc6ce68e3
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 12 - 40 Fire Damage
Adds 1 - 99 Lightning Damage
Adds 6 - 22 Cold Damage Over 4 Secs (100 Frames)
8% Mana stolen per hit
7% Life stolen per hit
+100% Enhanced Defense
Replenish Life +3
15% Slower Stamina Drain
Damage Reduced by 15%
Magic Damage Reduced by 13
Ethereal
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Storm Talisman

Storm Talisman
Jewel
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0x8267acab
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 12 - 40 Fire Damage
Adds 1 - 99 Lightning Damage
Replenish Life +3

Infinity
Superior Cryptic Axe
BerMalBerIst
Two Hand Damage: 197 - 909
Durability: 36 of 36
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 155
Required Dexterity: 93
Fingerprint: 0x6b96974c
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
50% Chance to cast level 20 Chain Lightning when you Kill an Enemy
Level 12 Conviction Aura When Equipped
+35% Faster Run/Walk
304% Enhanced Damage
-49% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
40% Chance of Crushing Blow
Prevent Monster Heal
+44 to Vitality (Based on Character Level)
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Increase Maximum Durability 11%
Level 21 Cyclone Armor (30/30 Charges)
Ethereal
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Ber Rune
Socketed: Mal Rune
Socketed: Ber Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
 
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Now this is a beautiful bear! She even got a refund for the Doom with a cham drop :p

I may have to try such a bear before the winter hibernation comes!
 
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Really cool write-up! I had a Bearsorc back in the day, and it was one of my favorite characters ever, though it didn't have this level of gear.

/p8 the whole way with no deaths, even with such gear, is still pretty awesome. And a Cham while questing.... well... :eek:
 
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