Help with Trapsin [SP:HC]

[TheAncientMariner]

Rolled my first ever Trapsin. I am on SP HC and was looking for some help with equipment and skills. I'm guessing +3 claws won't be as good as Hoto/Spirit, since I can't afford to die? Also, I currently have 20 in LS/DS/FB. What is the next skill to pump? And is SW or Mind Blast necessary? I seem to be doing okay without them.

[Sass]

If it's a spirit, you're safer with C/C. Be sure to have a point in WB though.

I don't recommend SW for HC. I'd get a master and she can use MB as well. For skill, I'd work on the next synergy for LS.

[Tanston]

And is SW or Mind Blast necessary? I seem to be doing okay without them.

I don't know what act/difficulty you are in, but by the time you get to hell Mind Blast will be one of your best survival spells. With just 1 point you can save your life from countless dangerous situations. I consider it necessary even for a softcore build, for hardcore it's essential.

[TheAncientMariner]

I will get Mind Blast, then.

What about Fade? Not in Hell yet, but my resists in Nightmare are all maxed.

[Sass]

Yes to using fade, but don't put more than one point into it.