hey i just restarted d2r since the patches and changes they did
i'm seeing alot of light sorc going nova instead of lightning/chain

is it better nova now? or it's just some kind of preference

it's a bit better than before, but I would go lightning as per usual.

for now I understand you want 200 fcr as well.

200 fcr is terrible

nova is great in lower player counts. ES 105 fcr and wielding infy yourself with an insight merc means you're basically unkillable. it struggles with dmg in higher player counts though, lightning is a better option there