Any way to get around the high str requirement on the monarch spirits, I got 47 str on my sorc so far and with the anni and torch it will bring it up to around 70 just enough to use tals armor. I kind of dont want to invest too much into str any suggestions on what I should do or should i just invest into str.

I would say just use lidless, if you don't want str for monarch

why not use a couple points from bolt and put them towards shiver (only 1 i would think)

wouldn't this help you not be hit while teleing a bit?

Perfect Amethyst in Helm &/or Armor (10 str each)
Str Charms with Mf mods or res: (large charms 5str each)

just some ideas, not sure if you would reach it. also FCR/STR rings (20str each) with good mods.

Besides Lidless Wall, you could make a "Rhyme" Grim Shield (max sockets 2 from quest) i think it is Shael/Eth for "Rhyme"
very good defense and not much str needed.

me neither, but I also would not suggest using anything else than the full set because
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either you have more damage/safety with the full set at same amount of mf or more mf at same amount of damage/safety

I have a 5 isted phase blade and 4 a isted monarch, should i use that instead of oc/spirit?

Only if you want to reduce your FCR.

If you have fast killing speed, do not mind FCR being less, less Res/mana/life etc, then by all means that is up to you.

This post was edited by izParagonzi on Oct 13 2008 05:26pm

Great guide, was a big help to get started.
Read most of the thread, and it seemed people were split about what merc to use.
Once I have spare funds, what merc would be the best for supporting blizz sorc?

well i personally would prefer skulders as amor, goldwrap as belt

but otherwise it's okay guide

This is the normal one i used to use before i quit, but i forgot since im bak to play. so ty for it :>