Great guide. Thanks for taking the time to write it.

I'm using this build sort of. I've ran with this and with GMB faith. While WF adds more damage, I'm not sure it's that much unless you are very high level... as the min damage on a GMB is actually better than a hydra bow.

The one thing I like about using GMB Faith is that you don't have to worry about your merc falling behind you as you run fast. I have to say, it's a little annoying. It happens somewhat frequently.

I am using a 3-socket circlet with 27 dex filled with 45 ias / 120 max damage. While I miss the +2 skills, which caused me to put more points into valk, etc. than I may have wanted, I think it's worth it.

The whole idea that a 3-socket circlet helm can more or less do what cat's eye does is fantastic. It opens up the ammy slot to atma's scarab, which makes a lot of sense. I'm not saying Andy's helm didn't do this... but a lot of people on this thread have been saying, "Use cat's eye!" over and over. I just want to say... no, using a ias helm with atma's scarab is way better.

The only real problem I'm having with this build is running wsk. In the presence of glooms, I get 1-shotted sometimes. Maybe I am not careful enough and using decoy like I should... but that is a major, major threat to this build. There just isn't the lightning resistance to combat it (and even with 75%... those bastards are still pretty annoying). We got about 0% with the gear listed here.

I am curious what your suggested changes are to make this an mf build. I don't like running a sorc in the level 85 areas primarily because I need to use pots in addition to switching skills. At least with the amazon, I don't need to pot at all (almost never anyway). This frees up my concentration to think about movement, using decoy, or switching weapon skills and not having to look at health bars at the same time. It's a much more enjoyable way to mf IMO.

Also, which areas would you recommend to mf? If WSK does not spam glooms, it's great. The pit is easy enough. Any others?

This post was edited by mystic2009 on Dec 20 2009 03:17am

Great guide! Made a hardcore zon using this guide and she's a beast.

Made a few changes for hardcore - has 1.1k life before BO and 60+ res in hell (lots of res/life charms and a wisp ring for absorb).

Krem's right, if you use decoy properly you shouldn't find yourself in many dangerous spots.

And 8 frame multi is even better


This post was edited by yaf on Mar 9 2010 08:07am

Yaf, I was just wondering if you're using Highlord's, 160/60 and 120/45?

If this is the case is this just so that you can hit the 8 frame multi bp?

Also how do you deal with phys immunes without atma's?

vouch this build as i use it and it is amazing. for the record gores are a faster kill over travs.

Slight question. Does the Wf HAVE to be a shael, can it be a 15ias jewel?

Awesome guide. At least somebody agrees with my ideas on this forum.

I need some help.

I'm using everything from this guide. But for andy's helm, should I really 15/30 fire resist it? Or can I put a 40ED jewel in it then get all the resists from 3frw/5 all res. sc?

I counted 80 ias on myself. And from what I've read around, the next breakpoint requires more than 15 ias.

My resistances right now are:
fire - 30
cold - 14
light - -12
poison - 85

As long as you reach the ias bps while using the 15% ias jewel.



ohh... there are more than just him.



Are resistances that much of an issue for your gameplay?

When using Andys, the best jewel if worried about Fire res = 30FR/15% ias.
If your gameplay can handle the loss of resistances, then use the 40% ed / 15% ias jewel.

In HC, yes, resistances are very important.
If you use Andy and LoH, they make up for the lost of fr, then you can put a 15 IAS / 15@ in your Andy.

This post was edited by sorcees on Jun 14 2010 03:05am