FCR vs IAS

[DoomBoy]

I'm quite new to the assassin scene and don't really know a whole lot about trappers. I'm making a maxed trapper with

20 SW
20 CBS
20 LS
20 DS

rest into shadow master or mind blast or fire blast. haven't decided yet.

any input appreciated

[Dezante]

I'd back up with FB for the alternate elemental damage; you could try and rely on a SM (and your Merc, of course) to make the first kill or two of LI foes, then open up the CE fest; against lone PI/LIs it can take quite some time though.

As for MB you'd only need to spend a single point for it, or you could save that point and rely on CoS, which also needs no more than a single point investment - both are good for crowd control; it comes down to preference.

A lvl 15 FB with synergies from your four lvl 20 (hard point) lightning traps will yield 340-492 per bomb.

With +10 skill levels it's 1332-1668 per bomb - decent nukage against those pesky LIs.

This plan requires 101 skill points (taking into account 6 points in Shadow Disciplines for Fade, WB and CoS).

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That being said, I don't know if you play SP or Ladder, nor how "rich" you are. There are ways (read: runewords, misc. gear) to circumvent LIs, which might make SM a better choice for you over FB. Even so, a wee word of warning: The SM can to some players feel rather annoying (spam converting mobs when not desired comes to mind); some can live with her, some can't.... women! At least with FB you have full control.

[DoomBoy]

Thanks Dezante! I was thinking the same thing, except I pretty much use MB like my clone.

[Dezante]

Thanks Dezante! I was thinking the same thing, except I pretty much use MB like my clone.

To each his own, and it is but a one point investment, so happy blasting and zapping to yer :thumbup:

[Sass]

Good guide on general LS trappers (http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=660248)