

Griffons (faceted)
Arkaines (faceted)
Hoto
Phoenix (and yes I'd say that's not ideal
)
TO gloves (or magefist)
Arach
2/15+ craft or 3/10 magic amulet (or 2/10 rare alternatively)
Beta BKWB (*)
Depending on ammy, second SoJ or FCR ring with some useful stats
For boots whatever, I'd guess WT, Aldur, Treks or some rares wit useful stuff
CtA/Spirit switch and casting BC
Inventory with 8 skillers, torch, anni, SCs with whatever (life, mana, res, FHR, MF...)
Infinity Merc, for other gear I'd guess Forti + Andy with IAS/FR jewel
(*) Assuming the above inventory and 117 FCR, you need a beta BKWB to get to 44k max dmg according to my spreadsheet even when casting BC and getting +3 from 2nd ring and ammy combined.
Arkaines (faceted)
Hoto
Phoenix (and yes I'd say that's not ideal

TO gloves (or magefist)
Arach
2/15+ craft or 3/10 magic amulet (or 2/10 rare alternatively)
Beta BKWB (*)
Depending on ammy, second SoJ or FCR ring with some useful stats
For boots whatever, I'd guess WT, Aldur, Treks or some rares wit useful stuff
CtA/Spirit switch and casting BC
Inventory with 8 skillers, torch, anni, SCs with whatever (life, mana, res, FHR, MF...)
Infinity Merc, for other gear I'd guess Forti + Andy with IAS/FR jewel
(*) Assuming the above inventory and 117 FCR, you need a beta BKWB to get to 44k max dmg according to my spreadsheet even when casting BC and getting +3 from 2nd ring and ammy combined.
My first 99er was Light Sorc too, and I can highly recommend CM at least for the Nihlathak stage btw. Speeding up those broken LI rolls with the massive -ELR took my XP gain to crazy heights with this character, and she is already the best Nihl runner.
Anyhow, looking forward to your progress!