Billmoney's PvP T-Storm / ES Sorc GuideFor version 1.11 Softcore / LadderThis build is similiar to the8thbit's Infinity ES Light sorc, but focuses mainly on the skill
Thunderstorm.I made this character because I got bored of all the cookie cutter, generic type builds for every class. Examples: Smiter, hammer, FoH, Straight up light sorcs, blizz, fb, F/C zon, bowzon, BvC/B/A, bone nec, etc, etc, zzz)
I wanted to have fun with this char, but still own some nubs in pub games, or priv games.
I have remade this sorc twice, and finally settled on a stable build.
Keep in mind though, you must be willing to spend a decent amount on this build to be successful, sry
After many barrages of insults, flaming, and people saying "diz build is teh sux gtfo noob" I have decided to write a guide for this character (my first
) in hopes that people will try it, encourage them to make new/different builds, and/or respect it somehow.
There will be pictures at the bottom showing everything I've listed or as much as possible.
Without further adu here she is...
Build Type::Breakpoints:: This sorc is built to reach the 60% FHR point, and the 63% FCR point. Why? FHR is essential to dueling, without it even the noobs of noobs can kill you. And yes, unfortunently even for a sorc, I'm going to with the 63% FCR point. I went with this one because if I chose to go with the 105% point I would be sacrificing too many +skills, stats, mana, and other essential things. But come on, a 9 frame tele is still pretty damn good for any class.
This sorc is going to be wielding a two handed weapon, so no reason for block.
Pure energy shield, so basically your mana will be your life.
This sorc will only be attacking with one element, but the others to support it.
This sorc is built for full inventory.
All legit gear
This sorc will be finished at level 90, or 87 if you don't want to get shiver armor
Stat Placement::Strength:: I didn't need any because I decided to wear a gothic plate CoH, but if you want one with a little more defense such as AP, you might have to sacrifice some points in here.
Dexterity:: None in here because this is a pure ES build, and you won't even be using a shield...
Vitality:: Not a lot, I didn't put any in here, but if you want a little bit more health, go ahead.
Energy:: Everything else goes in here, this is an ES build, so more mana = tanking more hits / surviving longer.
Skill Placement::Which ones and why
Cold Spells::1 - Forst Nova -> To slow down melee chars, so T-Storm hits more
1 - Frozen Armor -> Pre Req
1 - Ice Bolt -> Pre Req
1 - Ice Blast -> Pre Req
1 - Shiver Armor -> Best all around cold armor, main one you will be using
Light Spells::1 - Charged Bolt -> Pre req
1 - Static Field -> Useful in baal games / PvM and Pre Req
20 - Telekineses -> Reduces mana lost from energy shield, so that = living longer. Also fun to use in duels for the knockback while T-Storm kills em
20 - Lightning -> Main skill to attack with besides T-Storm. T-Storm can kill on its own, but lightning speeds up the process
1 - Nova -> Pre Req
1 - Chain Lightning -> Pre Req
1 - Teleport -> Means of transportation. With all my gear it only costs 1 mana to teleport so that's nice
10 - Energy shield -> To reach the 95% absorb point. Now here's where you can go either way: I put 10 into it because I didn't want to be bothered with getting a prebuff of 10 more light skills, but if you got the patience, only 1 - 5 I guess.
20 - Thunder Storm -> Main attack skill / Piss off people.
20 - Light mastery -> Makes light attacks more powerful. (duh)
Fire Spells::1 - Warmth -> Regenerates mana faster, so you can live longer.
Gear Options::This is the most controversial topic for the build, and the most versatile. I will list 3 options for each slot where possible. And also a brief "why".
Helm:: 1.) Griffons Eye socketed with a 5/5 L Facet. The FCR is essential, and I mean it's a griffs, THE best light helm. Help with BO.
2.) Sorc circ with at LEAST 20% fcr. If you can't get a griffs, try and go for one of these
Amulet:: 1.) Maras with high resistances. You can never go wrong with a maras, also helps with BO.
2.) +Sorc, 10%+ FCR ammy. This would be the ideal amulet for any sorc, and because of that they're
very expensive.
Armor:: 1.) CoH in a low strength req armor. I spent many days debating on this issue, and came to the conclusion CoH was the way to go. The +2 skills is the best out of the others, help with BO also,
very nice +res, +20 strength, AND damage reduce. Sorry but this armor just rapes.
2.) Vipermagi socketed with either a 5/5 L facet, or a kickass res jewel. This is for IF you want to go for the 105% FCR point.
3.) +3 T-Storm, 15% light dmg Ormus robes socketed with a 5/5 L facet or kickass res jewel. Again, only if you want to go for the 105% FCR point. I also don't like this armor because of the other essential things that it lacks, which vipermagi has; such as res, more def, and 10% more fcr.
Weapon:: Don't argue with me on this one, I've tried numerous combinations and settled on Infinity. This must be holdable, so low strength req is ideal. The reason this is the weapon is basically because T-Storm is just too weak against stacked res, so we must impair those somehow, thus infinity's conviction aura and -light res it gives.
Gloves:: 1.) Mages. 20% FCR, and from the +warmth skill, around 40% fast mana reg, which is gg since pure ES build.
2.) Trang gloves for the FCR and cold res. But they lack the mana regen from mages, and +fire skill.
Belt::Arach. Nuff said amirite?
Boots::1.) Eth Treks. ONLY treks if they're eth, if not you might as well go with the other options because surprisingly this item is the one with the highest strength req on your char. Treks reaches you the 60% FHR point, gives mad poison res, and +strength and +vital. G.O.D.L.Y.
2.) Tri Res boots with FHR. This char lacks a lil in the res department so they wouldn't hurt, and the FHR will help you reach the 60% point.
3.) There is no option 3.
Rings::1.) Dual SOJs. +skills, +mana, nuff said.
2.) FCR rings if you are going for the 105% FCR point.
Switch::5+ BC and BO CTA. More mana and vital = surviving longer
with
Lidless because we are not going to have 156 strength fo a monarch.
Inventory::8 Light GC's
8 FHR sc's (10 if going with tri res boots with 10% FHR)
15+/15+ Torch and anni
Cube holding your...
+9 ES, +T-Storm Memory Staff. This makes or breaks the char, if you don't have this, don't make this sorc.
In Stash::Frosties to help with mana if somehow you get that 20% FCR Sorc ammy
Other item options to your likeing.
Strategy::Go hostile with everyone in duel game. Cast BC and BO. Prebuff with memory. Equip infinity. Tele around blood moor zapping people, and casting a few lightnings if T-Storm hasn't killed em yet.
Sorry but I'm not going to write a step by step guide on how to fight each class, waaay too much of my time
but this will some it up basically::
Strength's of this build::Very easy to maneuver in duels, with the pretty high FCR and very high FHR points. Survives long in duels against most chars because of large mana pool and maxd telekineses. Body won't "pop". NK's people with ease
. 2nd best char to piss people off with. (Next to those damn auradins that can hurt you in like Act 2 while they're in Blood Moor...) Very good damage with T-Storm and Lightning. Good to PK people in random games, e.i. chaos. Just tele round and T-Storm does the rest.
Weaknesses of this build 
Well, it was inevitable. If you are dueling someone that uses any kind of helper, better just say GG, or get ready to tele round for an hour. Examples:: Decoy, Valk, Nec summons, Druid pets, etc.. This is bad because you can't control who your T-Storm Attacks unfortunently. BUT, wait, HEY wait keep reading. If the char you are dueling has under probly 3 minions, they are manageable. Typicaly, minions are not as strong as their masters, and most will go down with 1 - 2 T-Storms, so just hang in there and be patient. To speed up the process though fire off a couple lightnings at them.
Pics of final stats::At level 83 with prebuff memory::
Inventory::
Skills (ES Shown)::
Ending::Well that's my guide, I hope you enjoyed reading it and will maybe make one
If you want to duel her and are on east/soft/ladder PM me and I'll get back to you
Any questions? PM me
(and since I payd for this and is going to be submitted plz don't spam/flame the topic, ty)