Quote (Fists @ Jun 28 2022 05:11pm)
Alright, what's the best shield to use? 2os mosers with ists or mosers with 2x -5/5s or Spirit Monarch? Or jmoc -20/20?
Is it really worth it to use 100+points for Spirit or jmoc?
Yea "Spirit" monarch seems to be the BIS shield for traditional build and MF build Blizz Sorcs. The investment in strength is compensated by the mods associated w/ the runeword. You lose about 70-80 (give or take) stat points in Vit (as "Spirit" gives you +22 to Vit) which equates to about 150 HP on avg. That is a good amount, but it's offset by +FCR to reach breakpoints, +2 all skills, FHR (death sentence w/out it when tele in Hell regardless w/ or w/out that +150 HP), and +res (except fire).
However, if you don't care too much for the perks and would rather have that ~150 HP w/ less Str and have absolutely trash resistances in Hell, then you should go w/ "Sanctuary." Res>HP every time.
But "Spirit" shield should be almost any caster's BIS shield. It should be one of the last equipment pieces that you sub out for w/e you need. But if you're only considering subbing out your "Spirit" mon out because of MF, then have your Moser's w/ Ists on alt and switch before kill. Otherwise, rock the "Spirit" mon as primary as much as possible. It's the BIS shield for a lot of builds for a reason.
But at the end of the day, it's about what you want your character to be. But in terms of stats and best available option, "Spirit" is it.