Matriarch Moririane, 200 fcr Lightning/Firewall sorc der=0>

**zaphodbrx** · 20-03-2012, 16:16

Well, since my first sorceress was fire/cold with emphasis on fire ( meteorb ), and the second was cold/lightning with emphasis on cold ( blizznova ), it only seemed fitting that my third should be a lightning/fire sorc with emphasis on lightning. Also, I was determined to make a 200 fcr sorc, to see what the hoopla was about. Thus presenting Moiriane the lightning/firewall sorc ( 17th Mat/Pat ).

Endgame stats

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Chain lightning is about 1-6k, rarely use that though.

Other stats:
FCR: 200
FHR: 60
Blocking: none

Skills

20(35) Lightning
20(35) Chain lightning
20(35) Lightning mastery
7 charged bolt <- remaining points here
20(31) Firewall
1(12) Fire mastery
1 in static, teleport and prereqs

Equipment

Eschuta's temper ( facet )
Skin of the Vipermagi ( facet )
Griffon's eye ( facet )
Arachnid mesh
Spirit monarch
Magefist
Havoc noose amulet ( 2 light 10 fcr )
Storm gyre ring
Ghoul hold ring
Moiriane's Doom shank ( boots )

Equipment readout

Code:

Havoc Noose
Amulet
Required Level: 63
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 81
Fingerprint: 0xe530f35a
+22 to Strength
+1 to Maximum Damage
Fire Resist +17%
Lightning Resist +17%
Cold Resist +17%
Poison Resist +53%
10% Faster Cast Rate
+2 to Lightning Skills (Sorceress Only)


Griffon's Eye
Diadem
Defense: 259
Durability: 15 of 20
Required Level: 76
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 88
Fingerprint: 0x6ec47f1a
+199 Defense
Adds 1-74 lightning damage
25% Faster Cast Rate
+1 to All Skill Levels
100% Chance to cast Level 47 Chain Lightning When You Die
+13% to Lightning Skill Damage
-23% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
Socketed (1: 1 used)


Rainbow Facet
Jewel
Required Level: 49
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 87
Fingerprint: 0x9a60e703
Adds 1-74 lightning damage
100% Chance to cast Level 47 Chain Lightning When You Die
+3% to Lightning Skill Damage
-5% to Enemy Lightning Resistance


Arachnid Mesh
Spiderweb Sash
Defense: 125
Durability: 5 of 12
Required Strength: 50
Required Level: 80
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 88
Fingerprint: 0xdbefe38f
+99% Enhanced Defense
Increase Maximum Mana 5%
20% Faster Cast Rate
+1 to All Skill Levels
Slows Target by 10%
Level 3 Venom (3/11 Charges)


Ghoul Hold
Ring
Required Level: 9
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 94
Fingerprint: 0xd50a2cfa
+47 to Attack Rating
Damage Reduced by 1
Fire Resist +20%
Lightning Resist +17%
10% Faster Cast Rate

Storm Gyre
Ring
Required Level: 9
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 88
Fingerprint: 0x392e2978
Fire Resist +15%
Lightning Resist +19%
Cold Resist +9%
7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
10% Faster Cast Rate



Skin of the Vipermagi
Wyrmhide
Defense: 842
Durability: 13 of 24
Required Strength: 84
Required Level: 57
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 94
Fingerprint: 0x36cdf6b8
+120% Enhanced Defense
Magic Damage Reduced by 12
All Resistances +32
Adds 1-74 lightning damage
Required Level +7
30% Faster Cast Rate
+1 to All Skill Levels
100% Chance to cast Level 47 Chain Lightning When You Die
+3% to Lightning Skill Damage
-4% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
Socketed (1: 1 used)


Rainbow Facet
Jewel
Required Level: 49
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 85
Fingerprint: 0x52a00577
Adds 1-74 lightning damage
100% Chance to cast Level 47 Chain Lightning When You Die
+3% to Lightning Skill Damage
-4% to Enemy Lightning Resistance


Magefist
Battle Gauntlets
Defense: 70
Durability: 13 of 18
Required Strength: 88
Required Level: 30
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 88
Fingerprint: 0x6a5ec1db
+29% Enhanced Defense
Regenerate Mana 25%
+10 Defense
Adds 1-6 fire damage
Required Level +5
20% Faster Cast Rate
+1 to Fire Skills


Moiriane's Doom Shank
Demonhide Boots
Defense: 34
Durability: 12 of 12
Required Strength: 20
Required Level: 38
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 85
Fingerprint: 0xd0379e85
+8 to Dexterity
+28 to Maximum Stamina
Fire Resist +35%
Lightning Resist +19%
30% Faster Run/Walk

Eschuta's Temper
Eldritch Orb
One-Hand Damage: 18 to 50
Durability: 30 of 30
(Sorceress Only)
Required Level: 72
Orb Class - Fast Attack Speed
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 86
Fingerprint: 0x77f48ac0
+29 to Energy
Adds 1-74 lightning damage
+3 to Sorceress Skill Levels
40% Faster Cast Rate
100% Chance to cast Level 41 Nova When You Level Up
+13% to Fire Skill Damage
+20% to Lightning Skill Damage
-5% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
Socketed (1: 1 used)



Rainbow Facet
Jewel
Required Level: 49
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 85
Fingerprint: 0xce3674b2
Adds 1-74 lightning damage
100% Chance to cast Level 41 Nova When You Level Up
+3% to Lightning Skill Damage
-5% to Enemy Lightning Resistance


Spirit
Monarch
'TalThulOrtAmn'
Defense: 139
Chance to Block:  42%
Durability: 72 of 86
Required Strength: 156
Required Level: 54
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 79
Fingerprint: 0x75033165
+22 to Vitality
+95 to Mana
+250 Defense vs. Missile
Lightning Resist +35%
Cold Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
55% Faster Hit Recovery
35% Faster Cast Rate
+2 to All Skill Levels
+8 Magic Absorb
Socketed (4: 4 used)

Switch

Code:

Call to Arms
Crystal Sword
'AmnRalMalIstOhm'
One-Hand Damage: 17 to 52
Durability: 20 of 20
Required Strength: 43
Required Level: 57
Sword Class - Very Fast Attack Speed
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 81
Fingerprint: 0x708d6b82
+252% Enhanced Damage
Adds 5-30 fire damage
7% Life stolen per hit
Replenish Life +12
30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
40% Increased Attack Speed
+3 to Battle Orders
+3 to Battle Cry
+2 to Battle Command
Prevent Monster Heal
+1 to All Skill Levels
Socketed (5: 5 used)

Spirit
Monarch
'TalThulOrtAmn'
Defense: 138
Chance to Block:  42%
Durability: 86 of 86
Required Strength: 156
Required Level: 54
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 80
Fingerprint: 0x3b4fdae9
+22 to Vitality
+96 to Mana
+250 Defense vs. Missile
Lightning Resist +35%
Cold Resist +35%
Poison Resist +35%
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
55% Faster Hit Recovery
34% Faster Cast Rate
+2 to All Skill Levels
+7 Magic Absorb
Socketed (4: 4 used)

Charms:

3 Sparking skillers
2 Burning skillers
Res/life scs

Mercenary: Act 2 defiance
Gear

Code:

1: Tal Rasha's Horadric Crest
Death Mask
Defense: 109
Durability: 20 of 20
Required Strength: 55
Required Level: 66
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 85
Fingerprint: 0x78ab73c2
+60 to Life
+30 to Mana
+45 Defense
All Resistances +15
10% Life stolen per hit
10% Mana stolen per hit


2: Duress
Boneweave
'ShaelUmThul'
Defense: 2737
Durability: 23 of 23
Required Strength: 148
Required Level: 47
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 75
Fingerprint: 0x8866b07a
+162% Enhanced Defense
+20% Enhanced Damage
Fire Resist +15%
Lightning Resist +15%
Cold Resist +45%
Poison Resist +15%
Adds 37-133 cold damage over 2 seconds
40% Faster Hit Recovery
33% Chance of Open Wounds
15% Chance of Crushing Blow
-20% Slower Stamina Drain
Ethereal (Cannot be Repaired), Socketed (3: 3 used)


3: Insight
Cryptic Axe
'RalTirTalSol'
Two-Hand Damage: 117 to 493
Durability: 43 of 65
Required Dexterity: 103
Required Strength: 165
Required Level: 59
Polearm Class - Slow Attack Speed
Item Version: 1.10+ Expansion
Item Level: 85
Fingerprint: 0x49024b7d
+5 to Strength
+5 to Energy
+5 to Dexterity
+5 to Vitality
+229% Enhanced Damage
+9 to Minimum Damage
Adds 5-30 fire damage
+75 poison damage over 5 seconds
23% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+1 to Critical Strike
35% Faster Cast Rate
227% Bonus to Attack Rating
+2 to Mana After Each Kill
Level 15 Meditation Aura When Equipped
Socketed (4: 4 used)

Notes

-Teleporting at 200 fcr is teh most amazing thing ever
-Amazing sparkly elemental damage in areas with no lite immunes
-Firewall was very cumbersome. My earlier experience with its firewall had been with a Trang's necro but I had bone prison then to lock them in place while they got roasted. Here all the monsters were moving in and out of the firewall. Aargh.
-Thought about using marrowalk for bone prison charges but decided not to.
-Everyone should have a 200 fcr sorc. Seriously.
-Hate the fragility of vita sorcs. Even with CtA.
-Frozen river spawned witches, gloams and abhominations. Brought new meaning to the word 'Hell'.
-Tomb vipers in Nihilithak, even after rerolling three times. Eventually went ahead with it anyway, constant merc resurrections
-Didn't die in hell, that's pretty normal nowadays. One death in nightmare.

Finds

Atma's scarab ( useless cause I already had one )
BloodRaven's charge ( nice ed, +4 )
Lem/Lum forges
Not much else

Screenshots

Fighting Ancients. It was an easy fight. Just teleport static static teleport lightning lightning teleport two of them down, third was up to firewall and the moron tanking.

Future plans

Pure light/infinity sorceress. Gotta find them bers..

Thanks to janooo and Kaerion for trades.

**Ugla** · 27-03-2012, 18:32

Visiting the forum after a while, I stumbled over this one. Seriously, no response at all?!
Ok then, let me be the first one to say congrats

When you mentioned your fire necro having easy time locking monsters with bone prisons, my first thought was exactly Marrowalks. Why didn't you give them a try then?

I must say I love 200FCR sorcs, too bad they require absolute gear dedication in vanilla.

**pharphis** · 27-03-2012, 19:03

200 fcr is where it's at for lite sorcs. They're just SO cool and fun. Once you get infinity it will feel like every other build in the game kills too slowly, and doesn't travel fast enough

Congrats! Once you're pure lite, it'll be even better. Especially since firewall was kind of frustrating for you.

**zaphodbrx** · 28-03-2012, 03:13

I wonder how you'd do it in classic? I guess wizardspike, lidless wall and 15 fcr ammy?
Yes I could have used marrowwalk, but I wanted to see how to use firewall without the use of bone prisons, as there were some tactics mentionedd in some threads.

Lite sorcs are very strong I know. Even at the moment she is my fastest Baal runner, mainly due to the fact that she can get there really quickly.

**EnerSense** · 28-03-2012, 03:56

Congrats on your Mat! Wow, 200% FCR? The most I had was 117% FCR. The lighting skill must be quick!

Sorry you were having problems with Fire Wall. Did you use teleport to reposition the monsters and your merc before you cast Fire Wall? I never had much problem with monsters staying in the Fire Wall when that was done. Maybe a few monsters would go in and out but that was it. It sounds like most of them were going in and out of your Fire Wall. Maybe you just cast it when your merc was fighting a few monsters? Well this is what I do:

1) Teleport backwards or to the side.
2) Wait and let my merc charge forward.
3) The melee monsters attack my merc and crowd around him.
4) Cast Fire Wall and watch them burn baby burn. Maybe a couple leave but that's it.
5) Repeat

It always works. Anyway, good luck with your lite sorc. Please do a write up.

**zaphodbrx** · 28-03-2012, 05:46

Originally Posted by EnerSense

Congrats on your Mat! Wow, 200% FCR? The most I had was 117% FCR. The lighting skill must be quick!

Sorry you were having problems with Fire Wall. Did you use teleport to reposition the monsters and your merc before you cast Fire Wall? I never had much problem with monsters staying in the Fire Wall when that was done. Maybe a few monsters would go in and out but that was it. It sounds like most of them were going in and out of your Fire Wall. Maybe you just cast it when your merc was fighting a few monsters? Well this is what I do:

1) Teleport backwards or to the side.
2) Wait and let my merc charge forward.
3) The melee monsters attack my merc and crowd around him.
4) Cast Fire Wall and watch them burn baby burn. Maybe a couple leave but that's it.
5) Repeat

It always works. Anyway, good luck with your lite sorc. Please do a write up.

Yes, I was trying out things of that sort. The thing is, it doesn't work that way at all.
I don't use firewall against anything that is not lightning immune. And it seems like all the lite immunes are erratically behaving or moving creatures, like gloombats, gloams, dark archers, finger mages. It is difficult to let make stay in the firewall.
I don't have any problem with melee monsters. Most get smoked by lightning long before my merc gets to them, and the ones that don't, I rather prefer the merc not to come anywhere near them. Lister pack on p3 can own my merc pretty easily if I don't keep teleporting him out of danger.

**Ugla** · 28-03-2012, 19:04

Originally Posted by zaphodbrx

I wonder how you'd do it in classic? I guess wizardspike, lidless wall and 15 fcr ammy?

Suicide Branch is another option. It even provides a +skill, but only 10% resists which is utterly low compared to wizzy. Even then, you lose 2 skills compared to HotO or unique orbs, but that is the price for going extreme. If Eschuta's came with 45% FCR instead of 40%, it would balance it out with the other orbs (the %damage is almost worthless on a sorc-only item as it is added to the mastery).

Instead, Blizzard came with 'Spirit', which basically ruined the balance for the sorceress class. In vanilla, you have to set priorities and make compromises, which makes the game more attractive for me.