with 95%es do u really need 1k life?
but u nn dr or res with 95%es, so this is kinda pointless trying to achieve
u need the + skills on this char cos we lacking em, so ormus is nice + get 1 open sock for sur
gonna make this char again soon, just need a low req infinity on non ladder

i like having a little extra life because this is my bm character so i use mana pots when my mana gets a little low. that way it gets kids discouraged lol. as for dr and resists, it never hurts to have em. when i made this i was gonna use ormus, but then i decided i didnt really want it to be more of a glass canon build.

res + dr doesnt work with es, it only effects the 5% life taken away
which is mostly pointless

true, they did patch that... imo, having more vita is good since most people can't afford having bmanas or 20/17's. but if you can get the mana, then yeah, ditch the 1k vita.

what wpn do u use for infi ??

Setup #1 should have Enigma as armor. Saves stats so you'd get more mana. And with es on resist are pointless.(except psn res)

what does he mean with "Fletch" Ammy ?

I am a firm believer in the 105FCR bp for this char - - - - more FCR > lil more damage
Also, having 1k life is overdoing it, because u will have 95%es.
Im on my 3rd nova sorc build and im still trying to determine the perfect vita/energy ration
i think this time around im gonna get some light lifers and just do full energy build

if you are not a fan of unperm items (and you are poor - like me) and wanna play legit you can use this economical setup

Helm - Griff
Armor - 35 res up'd Vipermagi (shael'd)
Weapon - Infinity Low str req (Scythe looks bad ass - or poleaxe, voulge, etc)
Gloves - Magefist
Boots - Treks (eth pref)
Belt - Arach
Ammy - Maras
Ring 1 - soj
Ring 2 - FCR/str/mana ring

Torch, anni, 9x light gcs (3FHR Light gcs 6 plain)
2x 5fhr scs/other mod, 8x life/mana scs

This gets you 105FCR which is ideal, most use the lower bp - advantage you!
You also hit the 86FHR bp which is key for teleing out of charges
This is a decent setup - cheap and effective

OR

you can switch to frosties for a big mana boost if you can find a cheap +2skills/20fcr ammy
and set it up like this

Helm - Griff
Armor - 35 res up'd Vipermagi (shael'd)
Weapon - Infinity Low str req (Scythe looks bad ass - or poleaxe, voulge, etc)
Gloves - Frostburn
Boots - Treks (eth pref)
Belt - Arach
Ammy - Crafted/rare +2skills/20fcr/+mana
Ring 1 - soj
Ring 2 - FCR/str/mana ring

Torch, anni, 9x light gcs (3FHR Light gcs 6 plain)
2x 5fhr scs/other mod, 8x life/mana scs

This gets you 105FCR which is ideal, most use the lower bp - advantage you!
You also hit the 86FHR bp which is key for teleing out of charges
You get a huge mana boost from frosties, but finding a 20fcr ammy is tough for legit ppl

ALSO - i forgot my favorite personal touch to this build

(these are hard to get)
ON SWITCH - CTA Staff x/6bo/x with +3chilling armor

it saves you 5 skill points that you wont have to use in cold skills to get chilling armor that you can pump into t-storm
and most importantly
Its HOT - everyone uses flails and crystal swords - BORING
You gain like 50 style points for using one of these

fletch is a useast dupe ammy... and i'm not a fan of nova sorcs, but your builds aren't bad for fcr. i personally find that using a +3 es/+3chilling armor memory is better than +3chilling armor cta. it's what i use