boost to the min/max range?
more likely to be the higher range?
proficiencies are like EE?
thanks for the insight

Plus to int items ups the damage and I think reduce mana cost.

Hard points into int increase damage, reduce mana cost, adds to mana pool and slightly add to magical defense.

Yes, prof is like ee

This post was edited by subwolf22 on Jun 7 2026 04:47pm

ty, im actually just grinding for a fishing rod or two
but it seems like i should stick with one type of heal and damage
t keep the proficiency stacking
as always ty for answers

If you are just starting out, I recommend avoiding magician, especially with no forum gold to invest in gear.

Read this for your best introduction and start with the game: https://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=82660445&f=272

mana cost is not affected by int. hard points increase mana.
there are 2 damage/heal factors.
1) ee(+prof+mastery)
2) int

here you can see the base dmg:
https://ladderslasher.d2jsp.org/index.php?g=11

at 5 int and 0ee you will have exactly that dmg.
add 100int so having 105int you will have double that.
add 100ee you will have double that again, so 4 times that.
at 200ee and 205int you will have tripple*tripple = 9 times that

for example 292ee and 305int makes 3.92*4 = 15.68 as a factor
84 max dmg for lvl 55 ice times 15.68 = 1317 max dmg

mana cost/ heal/dmg is affected by a factor of 0.75 if you cast on 2nd slot

This post was edited by ahs_darkhunter on Jun 7 2026 10:34pm

If you want to Stick to Casting, rogue can be an Option. Less int and Mana but more Life and wider range If Equipment to use.

You can Always reroll a char Back to Level 1 keeping the items to Go again (usefull once you're too weak)

In Case you Play only Selffound: Welcome to Buf-core

this is true insight ty



just doing some fishing, cooking and cheking out glyphing
giving it as fair a shot as i can,
combination of someone i used to work with mentioning it
and having it pop up in a search :

as always, ty for the time answering everyone

I did write a guide to casting some time ago
Link is in my profile. The guide covers the damage formula

hmm, very clear
i will take your advice