Yeah, looking for a Hardcore Samurai Caster Build.

Yes, i am on the "advisers list", but i really have NO experinence with caster builds, so please help me out here. Want to try that again

Thanks

straight int... what more would you like?
melee up to a high level especially on sammy since your mana pool will be low early on
30-40 depending on things is probably best
plates with int are cool since you'll have decent defence vs everything at that point

also keep in mind you will ALWAYS be running out of mana before life

Pretty simple.

All intelligence.

For at least 1-30 i'd advise using melee gear.
EE weapons, EE armors, str/dex/lpk charms.

At level 30-71, look for 30+ Int weapons and armors, and 80+ ee charms.