Hybrid Ghost Trapper & Poison Dmg Question

[Pismeyer]

I built a Ghost Trapper (Lvl=88) and I'm having a little trouble solo'ing hell. Since most of her dmg is dealt by Lightning Sentry and Death Sentry traps, I've had problems with LI monsters. I switch to an Azurewrath when I encounter the LI's the only problem with that is I'm clicking my purple button rather quickly to survive while in melee mode. I'm using Cloak and Mind Blast as alternative means for slowing the monsters down.

Stat points
LS=35 pts
DS=34 pts
Fade=+20ish
SM=+20ish

All other pre-regs standard cookie cutter pts allotted.

My Gear
2x +3 Traps Claws
On Switch - AzureWrath & Spirit Monarch
Whale Circlet +3 Traps w/ "SolSol" Dmg reduced by 14
LavaGouts
Arachnid Sash
Wire Fleece -Treachery- "ShealThulLem"
Eth Sandstorm Treks 12/14
+2 Skills, +17 Life, + 5 AR Sin Ammy
Ravenfrost Ring
Crafted Ring

My merc (Lvl=88) is a holy-freeze type.
Duriel's Shell
DuskDeep Helm
Eth Pole Axe "Insight"

I do not have any +skill GC's (Desperately looking). I have not socketed my claws. If I added psn dmg charms to my stash would that help? If I socket my claws, what do I socket them with? My traps are my natural way of fighting, I'd rather not use my switch weapon unless trying to finish something off. I once had a claw that had +1 to Dragon Flight, which I really liked. Used it quite a bit prior to finding +3 traps claws. Will the added psn charms work with LS and DS?

Thanks for the help.

P

[Sass]

Poison dmg charms are useless on a sin. Venom > them and also nerfs them to far lesser dmg. Also, they don't do anything to LS nor DS.

If having issues with LI monsters, Cloak + Fire Blast/MB are your best buds.

When going into melee range, what attack do you use? If kicks, Dancers or an upped gores does amazing wonders for kick dmg. I saw Ghost, and assumed WW too, but 2x trap claws and Azure kinda made that thought moot.

[Pismeyer]

Poison dmg charms are useless on a sin. Venom > them and also nerfs them to far lesser dmg. Also, they don't do anything to LS nor DS.

If having issues with LI monsters, Cloak + Fire Blast/MB are your best buds.

When going into melee range, what attack do you use? If kicks, Dancers or an upped gores does amazing wonders for kick dmg. I saw Ghost, and assumed WW too, but 2x trap claws and Azure kinda made that thought moot.

I appreciate the input. I'm prolly going to give up the Azure Sword and go back to a Claw I found with +2 Skills & +1 Dragon Flight some other mods too, but it worked. I use Cloak / MB & somtimes Wake of Inf. when really in a pinch.

But I think I'll experiement some more with the Dragon Flight skill and try to get a pair of Dancers.

Thanks again.

P