Looking for Nova Sorc build. I just built a self infinity with an Eth scythe (terrible roll -46 lite res). I’m still missing a griffons. What other gear should I be looking out for? Here’s what I’m wearing:
Infinity
Shako
Maras
Dwarf star ring
Random other ring
Arachnids
Trang gloves
Random boots
CTA
No shield for swap
Torch
Anni
Random charms

Merc
Eth fort
Eth CV insight
Random helmet

Also is +1 light skill charms make a big difference in damage? Should I prioritize that over griffons or griffons first?

I also have a 4/5 life facet. Was planning on putting that in my griffons

This post was edited by Keoka5 on Mar 23 2025 08:53pm

Prioritize griffons over skillers
You need to hit 105fcr and -elr on griffons is the big deal in dps
10fcr amulet
2x soj
Magefist
Treks

https://maxroll.gg/d2/d2planner/6qiu00dv

griff is your main upgrade, but you also really need 105fcr (looks like you don't respect breakpoints)

curse is a big bonus fr your merc, he needs to be prayer which will give you a tripple heal stacked aura

This post was edited by SinsOfTheSun on Mar 23 2025 09:00pm

Oof, do I need COH with curse? That’s the only way I’ll get life leach right? I can’t run my fort and curse? I do need to switch my merc. It’s currently holy freeze. Ya I definitely need to hit 105. Once I get Griffs and a 10fcr ring I’ll be good. My resistance isn’t the greatest which is why I’m prioritizing maras over 10fcr ammy.

You don’t need res
You would be fine with -100

95es and 13mdr neglects all dmg

The average elemental dmg you’ll get hit by in pvm is ~200 dmg

200 * 0.05 = 10
10 - 13? No dmg left

Only psn dmg goes through
Cure is already taking care of a big part of that problem.
But having some psn res helps…
That’s why eth treks are seen as the common cheap but effective option

This post was edited by SinsOfTheSun on Mar 23 2025 09:26pm

Makes sense. I haven’t built a sorc with energy shield before. I usually just max vitality. Going to build curse, get treks, and griffons. I’m assuming I would prioritize griffons here then curse and and treks should come after? Do I need a lite sunder charm? I mean I have one but is it necessary with infinity?

Yup
Griff (-res is more important than +% dmg)
Then cure
Then coh
Then treks

Yes keep sunder
Make sure you have 105 fcr
Only psn res matters

You didn’t list armor?
Use vipermagi 13mdr facet

2soj is for big +mana and skills
Get that 10fcr from a 3/10 amy

And since its a low str build
Use either a +3 es cta staff of get any low str +1 skill shield

This post was edited by SinsOfTheSun on Mar 23 2025 09:36pm

I’m using an um’d vipermagi (50res) it has 11mdr. Get rid of that um and put in a lite facet. Kk. Do I upped my vipermagi? I forgot what formula is for that.

This post was edited by Keoka5 on Mar 23 2025 09:37pm

I would sell that vmagi and buy a 13mdr one instead, you’ll probably make profit and get a better one for free

Just refer to the build I linked…
The only thing that can really be switched is boots and cta side and scs/gcs

cure is just shael io tal so unless you're on nl you can probably just make one right now. base doesn't matter. coh would be optimal but your merc will stay alive through most things without ll so you can replace it now.


no, def is useless and it forces you to spend points into str which would otherwise go into energy. and for the same reason, don't use non-eth treks. if you don't have eth treks you're better off just using a throwaway pair of low req rare frw + poison res boots

always wear a sunder. conviction doesn't break every light immunity by itself, and conviction also takes a while to trigger. sunder allows you to do damage instantly which makes a massive difference.

the build posted is a proper one. just don't fixate on getting perf or near perf items. your 11 mdr viper is fine, clean skillers are fine, any 10 fcr amu is fine until you get a magic 3/10 or rare/crafted 2/10.