Melee Sorc PvP
This received minimal responses (read: zero) from the PvP forum. Guess the PK/dueling metagame has devolved into a high-tier-cookie-cutter-only style of play or something, what with only Hammerdins, Smiters, BvC and the occasional bone necro receiving any real discussion, but I was hoping some sorcs experienced in PvP or even in non-conventional sorceress tactics could help me out.
First, thanks for taking the time to see what this thread is all about. I know it's probably one of the less common and less effective PvP builds, but as a long-time veteran returning to the game, I just want to play for fun.
So onto my questions.
Which is the best path for a melee sorc?
- Fully synergized Enchant
- Fully synergized Energy Shield
or
- Fully synergized Enchant
- Lightning Mastery
Should I use Dream even without Lightning Mastery? Or seek better options for melee/Enchant. Lightning Mastery basically requires a commitment to Dream, but no Lightning Mastery allows Energy Shield as well as better options in gear, and perhaps even Facets.
Should I be in werebear form the majority of the time? What I've gathered so far:
Werebear:
+ More life
+ Faster attack
+ More defense?
- CANNOT TELEPORT ZOMG!!! Remember, this is for PvP, and sorc's natural advantage is item-less Teleport
- Ugly
- Lower FHR?
Sorceress:
+ Teleport
+ Can cast other spells? Even though I probably won't use any other attacks
+ More FHR?
- Lower life
- Slower attack
- Less defense?
If Sorceress form is better for PvP, should I be:
- Energy Shield + Dream
- Energy Shield w/o Dream
- Lightning Mastery + Dream
- FROZEN ORB WITH SYNERGY? With Dream or w/o Dream?
If anyone can answer any of these questions, much less all of them, I will be greatly appreciated. Also any comments, insults, and jeers are welcome.
This received minimal responses (read: zero) from the PvP forum. Guess the PK/dueling metagame has devolved into a high-tier-cookie-cutter-only style of play or something, what with only Hammerdins, Smiters, BvC and the occasional bone necro receiving any real discussion, but I was hoping some sorcs experienced in PvP or even in non-conventional sorceress tactics could help me out.
First, thanks for taking the time to see what this thread is all about. I know it's probably one of the less common and less effective PvP builds, but as a long-time veteran returning to the game, I just want to play for fun.
So onto my questions.
Which is the best path for a melee sorc?
- Fully synergized Enchant
- Fully synergized Energy Shield
or
- Fully synergized Enchant
- Lightning Mastery
Should I use Dream even without Lightning Mastery? Or seek better options for melee/Enchant. Lightning Mastery basically requires a commitment to Dream, but no Lightning Mastery allows Energy Shield as well as better options in gear, and perhaps even Facets.
Should I be in werebear form the majority of the time? What I've gathered so far:
Werebear:
+ More life
+ Faster attack
+ More defense?
- CANNOT TELEPORT ZOMG!!! Remember, this is for PvP, and sorc's natural advantage is item-less Teleport
- Ugly
- Lower FHR?
Sorceress:
+ Teleport
+ Can cast other spells? Even though I probably won't use any other attacks
+ More FHR?
- Lower life
- Slower attack
- Less defense?
If Sorceress form is better for PvP, should I be:
- Energy Shield + Dream
- Energy Shield w/o Dream
- Lightning Mastery + Dream
- FROZEN ORB WITH SYNERGY? With Dream or w/o Dream?
If anyone can answer any of these questions, much less all of them, I will be greatly appreciated. Also any comments, insults, and jeers are welcome.
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