my bm builds for hardcore elite
add all to stamina till lvl 6, after that you will probably not add any more to stamina. (life will raise as you level) you will need nearly every point after lvl 6 to add to str/willpower for items as you progress through the levels. (always try to keep a few spare skill points)
surge of restoration is a must, you need that life pumping. lvl 7 at least
sword of reckoning, it needs a few levels to be useful.
sword of justice, this is your main attack when the shit gets heavy (and for dynomos) to lower monsters life and finish a few kills with surge of restoration to keep that life pumping.
matched blades of course, at least one but it's advantagous to get a few more into this as you lvl.
aura of power, useless at lower levels. you will be popping manna until you get it up and matched blades should help the manna situation. so you will need quite a few into this later.
surge mastery is an option, I like it.
call of the chosen with angelic orator will become critical skills as you reach the higher levels to allow the bm some extra surviveability in heavy situations.
whirlwind and sword typhoon are optional extras if you survive that long, I'm not fussed with them.
keep stocked up on adrenalin
use spectral swords and add whatever phase you can get into them, phased monsters hurt you a lot less.
bm's in partys, not a good hardcore option. only party if you absolutely have to or you will be running hard on health injectors in partys. monsters are obviously harder to kill and they hurt you a lot more.
it's so easy to kill your bm in a party when they expect you up the front all the time.
never allow yourself to be cornered, it's amazeing how many felbores can spawn when you really don't need them.
thats about it, my hardcore build/advice. gl.