Hydra sorc orb

[Feetstench]

Is it possible to get a better Orb for a Hydra sorc than this?

Click here (http://img215.imageshack.us/img_viewer_framed.php?loc=img215&image=hydraorb7cz.jpg&gal=img215/4043/finishedgoldtype7rm.gif)

The way I see it the total 4 to both Hydra and Fire mastery Should come damn close to the Eschutas +3 and Fire bonus. I think a +13% compared to a perfect one.

And the extra point in Enchant helping out your friendly neighborhood Mercs and party members tank the big boys. In theory, I guess this should be near as valuable as Eschutas but without the insane Clv requirement.

[Epsilon Eyez]

It looks really good, I'd use it for a Hydra sorc. The Enchant is a nice bonus there. Can a rare orb get 4 different +sorc skills? Because if it had Energy Shield, then the Level 7 Telekinesis charges would help Energy Shield, although just a little.

[chubbypuppy]

As much as I love the hydra, it just doesnt compare to meteor/fireball. I've tried several builds, and its slow delay time between hydras (make it 1 sec!), hydra stupidity (it's fire immune, stop aiming at it!) and the lack of synergy between fire/hydra makes it substandard.

Now, if they can just make hydras spit different types randomly, that would rock!! :D

[RTB]

That's a nice Orb for Hydra.

And another thing on the topic for Hydra is attack speed. Delay between attacks is 15 frames, and the attack animation itself lasts 12 frames. There's only the question left on when the timer on Hydra is started; if it doesn't include the spawn animation, each hydra head can fire 9 shots, and if it's with the spawn animation, it's 8 shots.

Epsilon Eyez: three is max. You could always don a +3 ES Ormus' Robes, but that's still pointless, because Telekinesis is a pre-requisite for Teleport.

[Feetstench]

I think everybody is missing the entire point of the Hydra, it is the ultimate safe attack. You can just entice meph onto the steps or platform and plant hydras to the edge of the screen and Let em rip. You never really have to enter the field of vision of any monsters. Not to mention you have the freedom to Max Enchant without denying yourself killpower.

I think if the # of Hydras onscreen were determinable by level (Say 2-5 based on skill level) That Hydra would be a ton more popular.

[LagunaCid]

I have a +2 Sorc/+3Hydra/+2 Fire Mastery.
Can be better =P