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Matriarch Nikita, Dual Dream Zeal Enchantress with A2 Infinity Might Merc
Nikita is the second completed character in another Sept, this one focused on oSkills. I previously made a Zealing Enchantress, and she had a Dream helm, but didn't have a non-pally Dream shield, and I went with Energy Shield, which meant Lightning Mastery wasn’t maxed. So I decided to go dual elemental route, trying also to get physical damage respectable for leeching. How did it work? Read on!
. . . um, actually, it worked fine, and she was plenty powerful if a bit fragile (which wasn't surprising)
Build and Equipment Overview
Build was straightforward, maxing Enchant and synergies first, then Lightning Mastery to augment Dreams damage. Dual elemental damage, with fastest zeal speed for Sorc in a PB, with decent physical damage from Might and Fortitude, and Infinity taking care of any cth problems and breaking immunities. As with the pally in this Sept, the Confuse was tremendous for crowd control, and was pretty critical for the Sorc given her weaker melee characteristics.
Gear
- Superior Passion PB /Dream Troll Nest (8@)
- Swtich: CtA / Lidless
- Prebuff: Eschuta's / Volcanic amulet / Volcanic circlet / Magefist
- Fortitude
- Dream Diadem (14@)
- 30/10 Rare boots with high FR and CR
- 20 IAS Blood gloves with 10% CB, LR and MF
- Rare belt with 24 FHR, 19 strength, 36 life, and CR and LR
- Highlord's
- BKWB and 250/19 Ravenfrost
- Backback: 7 Burning GCs (mostly sust or life, but 1 each strength, dext and lightning damage), 1 Ruby GC of Sust, SCs hitting resists and vita
This provided 84/42/78/20 resists, 86 FHR, >2000 life with BO active, and faster zeal. The low poison resists were a bit annoying in the later acts of Hell, but otherwise she ticked all the boxes for big damage, and good support stats and crowd control to offset her fragility. Teleport was the great equalizer, allowing her to reposition and target nasty ranged attackers and resurrectors effectively.
Merc:
- Infinity eth Thresher
- Fortitude
- eth Vamp w shimmering jewel of bliss
Playthrough
Quick leveling with envy gear, to charged boltress, to final build once she could equip Passion in A4. I thought she'd have to drop down to p5 or lower as she progressed through Hell, but she was able to more than hold her own at p8 the whole way. I definitely made use of teleport to move through some areas quickly, especially in A5 (hence, her level 87 instead of 88 where most of my p8 characters finish), but that was more because I was ready to finish her off than anything else. She was death-free until WSK, when a double pack of Lancers got her when BO expired (most importantly for the merc).
Otherwise, I found the game play pretty fun, positioning on the battlefield with teleport to zeal away, with Confuse proc helping keep the heat off her (with occasional flee trigger and the blind from Passion also helping). Rune luck and drops were again awful, highest runes Fal and Ko for second character in a row, and no notable drops beyond. Updates from the Sept thread for Hell are here (A1-A3) and here (A4-A5), with some fun screenshots there.
The third character in the Sept is in A1 NM, and the fourth most of the way through A1 Normal. So hoping to finish the third character up this month, and maybe the fourth if there are a weekend or two without a bunch of work, which would be nice on many levels.
Nikita is the second completed character in another Sept, this one focused on oSkills. I previously made a Zealing Enchantress, and she had a Dream helm, but didn't have a non-pally Dream shield, and I went with Energy Shield, which meant Lightning Mastery wasn’t maxed. So I decided to go dual elemental route, trying also to get physical damage respectable for leeching. How did it work? Read on!
. . . um, actually, it worked fine, and she was plenty powerful if a bit fragile (which wasn't surprising)
Build and Equipment Overview
Build was straightforward, maxing Enchant and synergies first, then Lightning Mastery to augment Dreams damage. Dual elemental damage, with fastest zeal speed for Sorc in a PB, with decent physical damage from Might and Fortitude, and Infinity taking care of any cth problems and breaking immunities. As with the pally in this Sept, the Confuse was tremendous for crowd control, and was pretty critical for the Sorc given her weaker melee characteristics.
Gear
- Superior Passion PB /Dream Troll Nest (8@)
- Swtich: CtA / Lidless
- Prebuff: Eschuta's / Volcanic amulet / Volcanic circlet / Magefist
- Fortitude
- Dream Diadem (14@)
- 30/10 Rare boots with high FR and CR
- 20 IAS Blood gloves with 10% CB, LR and MF
- Rare belt with 24 FHR, 19 strength, 36 life, and CR and LR
- Highlord's
- BKWB and 250/19 Ravenfrost
- Backback: 7 Burning GCs (mostly sust or life, but 1 each strength, dext and lightning damage), 1 Ruby GC of Sust, SCs hitting resists and vita
This provided 84/42/78/20 resists, 86 FHR, >2000 life with BO active, and faster zeal. The low poison resists were a bit annoying in the later acts of Hell, but otherwise she ticked all the boxes for big damage, and good support stats and crowd control to offset her fragility. Teleport was the great equalizer, allowing her to reposition and target nasty ranged attackers and resurrectors effectively.
Merc:
- Infinity eth Thresher
- Fortitude
- eth Vamp w shimmering jewel of bliss
Playthrough
Quick leveling with envy gear, to charged boltress, to final build once she could equip Passion in A4. I thought she'd have to drop down to p5 or lower as she progressed through Hell, but she was able to more than hold her own at p8 the whole way. I definitely made use of teleport to move through some areas quickly, especially in A5 (hence, her level 87 instead of 88 where most of my p8 characters finish), but that was more because I was ready to finish her off than anything else. She was death-free until WSK, when a double pack of Lancers got her when BO expired (most importantly for the merc).
Otherwise, I found the game play pretty fun, positioning on the battlefield with teleport to zeal away, with Confuse proc helping keep the heat off her (with occasional flee trigger and the blind from Passion also helping). Rune luck and drops were again awful, highest runes Fal and Ko for second character in a row, and no notable drops beyond. Updates from the Sept thread for Hell are here (A1-A3) and here (A4-A5), with some fun screenshots there.
The third character in the Sept is in A1 NM, and the fourth most of the way through A1 Normal. So hoping to finish the third character up this month, and maybe the fourth if there are a weekend or two without a bunch of work, which would be nice on many levels.
Code:
Name: Nikita
Class: Sorceress
Experience: 1307807772
Level: 87
Naked/Gear
Strength: 84/107
Dexterity: 135/166
Vitality: 271/291
Energy: 35/35
HP: 708/1240
Mana: 207/355
Stamina: 421/471
Defense: 33/2626
AR: 625/64638
Fire: 184/144/84
Cold: 142/102/42
Lightning: 178/138/78
Poison: 120/80/20
MF: 66 Block: 34
GF: 75
FR/W: 30
FHR: 92
IAS: 65
FCR: 25
Fire Bolt: 1/10
Warmth: 20/29
Inferno: 0/0
Blaze: 0/0
Fire Ball: 1/10
Fire Wall: 0/0
Enchant: 20/29
Meteor: 0/0
Fire Mastery: 20/29
Hydra: 0/0
Charged Bolt: 1/3
Static Field: 1/3
Telekinesis: 1/3
Nova: 1/3
Lightning: 1/3
Chain Lightning: 1/3
Teleport: 1/3
Thunder Storm: 9/11
Energy Shield: 0/0
Lightning Mastery: 20/22
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: 0/0
Code:
Raven Frost
Ring
Required Level: 45
Fingerprint: 0xead784b9
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+243 to Attack Rating
Adds 15 - 45 Cold Damage Over 4 Secs (100 Frames)
+20 to Dexterity
+40 to Mana
Cold Absorb 20%
Cannot Be Frozen
Bul-Kathos' Wedding Band
Ring
Required Level: 58
Fingerprint: 0x8267e111
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
5% Life stolen per hit
+43 to Life (Based on Character Level)
+50 Maximum Stamina
Storm Lock
Battle Belt
Defense: 48
Durability: 18 of 18
Required Level: 55
Required Strength: 88
Fingerprint: 0x3b56dd56
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+24% Faster Hit Recovery
+27% Enhanced Defense
+19 to Strength
+36 to Life
Cold Resist +15%
Lightning Resist +16%
Required Level +5
Hailstone Trample
Heavy Boots
Defense: 7
Durability: 14 of 14
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 18
Fingerprint: 0x6e3cd7f7
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+30% Faster Run/Walk
+10% Faster Hit Recovery
+12% Enhanced Defense
+5 to Dexterity
Cold Resist +28%
Fire Resist +34%
Fortitude
Archon Plate
ElSolDolLo
Defense: 1521
Durability: 60 of 60
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 103
Fingerprint: 0x8d09d49d
Item Level: 85
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
+108 to Life (Based on Character Level)
Replenish Life +7
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
All Resistances +30
Damage Reduced by 7
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 to Light Radius
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: El Rune
Socketed: Sol Rune
Socketed: Dol Rune
Socketed: Lo Rune
Highlord's Wrath
Amulet
Required Level: 65
Fingerprint: 0x6a9a1b9f
Item Level: 75
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed
Adds 1 - 30 Lightning Damage
32% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
Lightning Resist +35%
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 15
Rem's Dream
Diadem
IoJahPul
Defense: 240
Durability: 20 of 20
Required Level: 65
Fingerprint: 0x1cf78299
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
10% Chance to cast level 15 Confuse when struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
+30% Enhanced Defense
+172 Defense
+10 to Vitality
Increase Maximum Life 5%
+54 to Mana (Based on Character Level)
All Resistances +14
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Io Rune
Socketed: Jah Rune
Socketed: Pul Rune
Dire Fist
Heavy Gloves
Defense: 5
Durability: 14 of 14
Required Level: 57
Fingerprint: 0x6ef16948
Item Level: 60
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+20% Increased Attack Speed
2% Life stolen per hit
10% Chance of Crushing Blow
+15 to Life
Lightning Resist +18%
21% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Level 3 Fire Arrow (27/27 Charges)
Call to Arms
Superior Crystal Sword
AmnRalMalIstOhm
One Hand Damage: 19 - 57
Durability: 22 of 22
Required Level: 57
Required Strength: 43
Fingerprint: 0x7a78316c
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+40% Increased Attack Speed
282% Enhanced Damage
Adds 5 - 30 Fire Damage
7% Life stolen per hit
Prevent Monster Heal
+3 to Battle Command
+6 to Battle Orders
+4 to Battle Cry
Replenish Life +12
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Increase Maximum Durability 10%
5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Amn Rune
Socketed: Ral Rune
Socketed: Mal Rune
Socketed: Ist Rune
Socketed: Ohm Rune
Lidless Wall
Grim Shield
Defense: 344
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 70 of 70
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 58
Fingerprint: 0xde82e877
Item Level: 55
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to All Skills
+20% Faster Cast Rate
+128% Enhanced Defense
+10 to Energy
Increase Maximum Mana 10%
All Resistances +19
+5 to Mana after each Kill
+1 to Light Radius
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Perfect Diamond
Dream
Superior Troll Nest
IoJahPul
Defense: 420
Chance to Block: 0
Durability: 85 of 85
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 106
Fingerprint: 0x4c6c5fa3
Item Level: 83
Version: Expansion 1.10+
10% Chance to cast level 15 Confuse when struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped
+28% Faster Hit Recovery
+44% Enhanced Defense
+170 Defense
+10 to Vitality
+50 to Life
+54 to Mana (Based on Character Level)
All Resistances +8
20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Increase Maximum Durability 15%
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Io Rune
Socketed: Jah Rune
Socketed: Pul Rune
Passion
Superior Phase Blade
DolOrtEldLem
One Hand Damage: 99 - 112
Indestructible
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 25
Required Dexterity: 136
Fingerprint: 0xde6de537
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+25% Increased Attack Speed
220% Enhanced Damage
62% Bonus to Attack Rating
+3 to Attack Rating
+75% Damage to Undead
+50 to Attack Rating against Undead
Adds 1 - 50 Lightning Damage
+1 to Berserk
+1 to Zeal
Hit Blinds Target +10
Hit Causes Monster to Flee 25%
75% Extra Gold from Monsters
Level 3 Heart of Wolverine (12/12 Charges)
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Dol Rune
Socketed: Ort Rune
Socketed: Eld Rune
Socketed: Lem Rune
Code:
Burning Grand Charm of Storms
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x69de5a6b
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Fire Skills (Sorceress Only)
Adds 1 - 22 Lightning Damage
Burning Grand Charm of Life
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x41ed683b
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Fire Skills (Sorceress Only)
+18 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
Ruby Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 53
Fingerprint: 0xd41d52c0
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+33 to Life
Fire Resist +30%
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 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 Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 42
Fingerprint: 0x3fa162b7
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+1 to Fire Skills (Sorceress Only)
+27 to Life
Shimmering Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xaeefd3d
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+16 to Life
All Resistances +5
Shimmering Small Charm of Sustenance
Small Charm
Required Level: 25
Fingerprint: 0x7c50801a
Item Level: 52
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+15 to Life
All Resistances +4
Shimmering Small Charm of Sustenance
Small Charm
Required Level: 25
Fingerprint: 0x45a65d0d
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+13 to Life
All Resistances +3
Amber Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xc95b5c9b
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+19 to Life
Lightning Resist +10%
Emerald Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xaed79959
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+16 to Life
Poison Resist +10%
Ruby Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0x6825c2c4
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+20 to Life
Fire Resist +10%
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%
Shimmering Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xb1de0c2c
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+18 to Life
All Resistances +5
Emerald Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 39
Fingerprint: 0xe52592b2
Item Level: 77
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+17 to Life
Poison Resist +11%
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
Code:
Name: Haseen
Race: Desert Mercenary
Type: Off-Nightmare
Experience: 79944114
Level: 87
Dead?: false
Naked/Gear
Strength: 190/190
Dexterity: 153/153
HP: 1847/1944
Defense: 1359/4869
AR: 1937/1937
Fire: 191/151/91
Cold: 191/151/91
Lightning: 191/151/91
Poison: 191/151/91
Fortitude
Dusk Shroud
ElSolDolLo
Defense: 3132
Durability: 11 of 11
Required Level: 59
Required Strength: 67
Fingerprint: 0x3c7aabc5
Item Level: 85
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
+97 to Life (Based on Character Level)
Replenish Life +7
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
All Resistances +25
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: 41
Required Strength: 48
Fingerprint: 0x1de88cdb
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+6 to Minimum Damage
Adds 6 - 22 Cold Damage Over 4 Secs (100 Frames)
7% Mana stolen per hit
8% Life stolen per hit
+100% Enhanced Defense
15% Slower Stamina Drain
All Resistances +15
Damage Reduced by 20%
Magic Damage Reduced by 15
Ethereal
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Scintillating Jewel of Bliss
Scintillating Jewel of Bliss
Jewel
Required Level: 37
Fingerprint: 0x38a6166
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+6 to Minimum Damage
Cold Resist +15%
Lightning Resist +15%
Fire Resist +15%
Poison Resist +15%
Infinity
Thresher
BerMalBerIst
Two Hand Damage: 64 - 757
Durability: 33 of 33
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 142
Required Dexterity: 108
Fingerprint: 0xdae0dcd1
Item Level: 85
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
259% Enhanced Damage
-52% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
40% Chance of Crushing Blow
Prevent Monster Heal
+43 to Vitality (Based on Character Level)
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
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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