I don't think that I actually need sanctuary.

I have enough HP, and want dex for AR, so finding a super high base block shield does nothing for me. With the +dex from sanc I could run a kite shield if I wanted.
I have max resist with fade. If I could find delirium for +skills, I'd still have like 12 fire/light res before fade, which is at least positive resists.
Also, Rhyme gives
CANNOT BE FROZEN.
Also, also, I can say I beat the game with a gimped single element melee char using a rhyme and a set weapon from nm.

edit: fuck it.
I went for the bow. Didn't quite get high enough ed, back to farming an amethyst.
She attacks somewhat noticeably faster, which makes me think the 34% damage isn't that big of a loss, but let's try one more time.
This post was edited by Airwaves on Dec 5 2018 09:38pm