Where to go with gear on lit sorc

[zeroign]

as of now I use:
crescent moon
perf up'd um'd viper magi
topazed shako
perf maras
28 spirit monarch
2 cast/str rings
storm treks (for str)
magefists
1bo CTA/spirit monarch

I really don't know what to do now because I can't change my armor for CoH because I won't have 127 cast without switching my crescent moon to a wizzy/occy/hoto and that means I lose -35% lit res which is a ton more damage than +3 skills :( I guess I need to get griffs and infinity first? Whats the ideal lit sorc setup?

[Leohappy]

Well I like:
- Griffon's
- CoH Archon
- Eschutas (or Hoto)
- Mara's (or +3 light-life ammy if you use Hoto)
- Spirit (must have high fcr so you reach last BP for lightning)
- Frostburn
- 2x Soj
- Arach
- WT (or SS treks)

A bunch of skillers, anni, torch.

My sorc is PvM ES/light with Infinity on merc and it's a pretty good setup I'd say (I can play pretty much in any Hell area I want, in 8players). There are also other equipment options like using fcr ammy with Shako but this is more like for PvP.

[yelopen]

Well I like:
- Griffon's
- CoH Archon
- Eschutas (or Hoto)
- Mara's (or +3 light-life ammy if you use Hoto)
- Spirit (must have high fcr so you reach last BP for lightning)
- Frostburn
- 2x Soj
- Arach
- WT (or SS treks)

A bunch of skillers, anni, torch.


Yeah, that's basically how it goes. Though I prefer Trangs over Frost.

[Leohappy]

Yeah, that's basically how it goes. Though I prefer Trangs over Frost.Why would you use TO gloves here? If you have Spirit 32+ then you already reach 117FCR breakpoint (25 Griff + 40 Eschuta + 20 Arach + 32 Spirit) and no more FCR is needed. Basically the glove slot is completely free so I put Frosties in there, but could also use Chancies or other.

[yelopen]

...I see your point...

But I still like Trangs better :lol:

[FinalDay]

crescent moon???? *confused*
the -%enemy resistance dont work when you cast at them, you gotta HIT them...you are not a Tesladin!

i may be wrong, but the build guides dont mention Crescent moon (why do ya think?)

[no2fakeshakes]

crescent moon???? *confused*
the -%enemy resistance dont work when you cast at them, you gotta HIT them...you are not a Tesladin!

i may be wrong, but the build guides dont mention Crescent moon (why do ya think?)

yup, it works just like facets. probably the guide didnt mention them because all crescent moon does is -35%, no fcr, no resists, no skills. not really a good weapon unless u dont need those other mods...

[no2fakeshakes]

as of now I use:
crescent moon
perf up'd um'd viper magi = 30 fcr
topazed shako
perf maras
28 spirit monarch = 28 fcr
2 cast/str rings = 20 fcr
storm treks (for str)
magefists = 20 fcr
1bo CTA/spirit monarch

I really don't know what to do now because I can't change my armor for CoH because I won't have 127 cast without switching my crescent moon to a wizzy/occy/hoto and that means I lose -35% lit res which is a ton more damage than +3 skills :( I guess I need to get griffs and infinity first? Whats the ideal lit sorc setup?

thats 98 fcr @@, if ur belt is spidersash then its 118 which is fine. PVM wise, i believe survivalbility comes first. do you find urself dying because u lack resists? then get rid of that crescent moon.

[Tillya]

as of now I use:
crescent moon
perf up'd um'd viper magi
topazed shako
perf maras
28 spirit monarch
2 cast/str rings
storm treks (for str)
magefists
1bo CTA/spirit monarch

I really don't know what to do now because I can't change my armor for CoH because I won't have 127 cast without switching my crescent moon to a wizzy/occy/hoto and that means I lose -35% lit res which is a ton more damage than +3 skills :( I guess I need to get griffs and infinity first? Whats the ideal lit sorc setup?
What am I missing here. You list mara's and cresent moon, which are both amulets (http://www.battle.net/diablo2exp/items/normal/uamulets.shtml). So you don't list a weapon but do say you are gonna switch you cresent moon 'weapon' for a wizzy/ocu/hoto...
Help me out here.

[zeroign]

Forgot to mention my belt was an arachnids :)

I have 73/75/75/75 resist and 1.6k BO life so I'm fine PvM. PvP I suck :(

Crescent Moon

3 Socket Axes/Swords/Polearms

Shael + Um + Tir

10% Chance To Cast Level 17 Chain Lightning On Striking
7% Chance To Cast Level 13 Static Field On Striking
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+180-220% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Ignore Target's Defense
-35% To Enemy Lightning Resistance
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+9-11 Magic Absorb (varies)
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
Level 18 Summon Spirit Wolf (30 Charges)

YES the -35% works with spells. I demolish monsters in pits in full games with this thing on, but not off :)

[FinalDay]

so, crescent moon works with casting sorcs...(forgive me for being a pain, but are you REALLY sure?)...i have Um stored, but i was looking for Lum to go with Memory...which is best? what would you do?

note i play legit and untwinked (yep), so i dont have access to gear to reach +17 on skills or 3456% FCR, actually, memory's mods seem more usefull (i could save the Um for resistances to help get rid of my shield)...but raise dmg by 35% looks sweet too...dunno what to do...

[mochacoffee]

peronsally on my lit sorc i have no trouble what soever with anything except ubers. i use
-shako
-archon COH
-39 hoto/4bo cta
-spirit monarch
-i gambled for a +2 light sorc skills and +14 all resist ammy
-2x soj
-magefist
-arach mesh belt
-wartravs
-and then just try to gather as many light gcs

i have max all resist and do about 9k with cl and 23 i believe with lightening.
works good for me.

Obviously helps alot to have a merc by your side just to take the pressure off. Its a act2 defensive because i origionally was going to use for mfing but it works fine no matter what really. It simple wears a shaftstop(um), tals mask for a little life leach, then a bonehew and i really never have much problem.