How Important is Dfathom for orbers?

[Pillz]

Specifically for an orb sorc that runs Baal? I've read that it is important for maintaining a good killing speed, but is it a make or break item?

[leifper]

Ive made several dual-tree orbers, and never used it. Sure, would help out, but its like ~450-500 dmg per shard without it and 600 with, so its a difference, but you dont HAVE to have it, though it sure helps.

My latest sorc, with orb/cl, uses full tals, where the orb gives 15% to cold skill damage when you have the full set. certainly nice, and I notice it, but I would get along ok without it.

But, as always, more dmg is always better.

[Socialism]

Really, really depends on the rest of your gear. And how many players are in your game. And how you handle cold immunes.

Productivity (Orb/Fireball) uses a Fathom (5% facet) with gear that ramps 1k Orb damage per shard and ~4k Fireball damage.