Noob Light/Orb Sorc Questions

I checked out the guides thread first and only found this orb/light build...

http://strategy.diabloii.net/news.php?id=562

Is this build not common? I heard its not bad because it gives you more utility in hell runs.

Any tips on gear to reach high MF/FCR?

I know basics are wizzys, magefists, griffs.

Helps appreciated

-Sam|||Seems you've must have copied the wrong link.



A light/orb sorceress is commonly used for area clearing, it's quite good for running pits for example, however it's less effective for bossruns then most other dual element builds if you ask me. I'd say it gets it share of users, but it is indeed not the most common build to use.

For testing I'd suggest going with full tals, spirit, magefist and faster cast rings (make sure you reach 117% fcr). If you can afford griffons, then chances are that you can afford getting infinity, in which case you should probably just go pure lightning if effectiveness is your main concern. That said, don't hesitate to try light/orb out, worst case scenario just means another respec.|||Hi Kijya,

Thanks for the response.

I posted the link earlier because it was the only guide I found in the guide section and the link was broken!

What is pits anyways?

Last time I played I farmed keys on my lightning sorc... I remember I went like 6 floors under.. Countress I think her name was, is it possible to kill her with the light/orb sorcs?

Also should I go for MFSCS? or more skillers, and if so, what type of skillers.. light or cold?

Thanks!

-Sam|||Here's probably the guide you where think of:

http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/s...d.php?t=126677

When I said pits I meant the cave "The Pit" level 1 and 2 found in tamoe highlands in act 1. That is one of the easiest areas with an area level of 85 (=can drop any item in the game) and is therefore ran quite extensively.

Yes, light/orb is indeed a good build for running countess.



Some mf scs can be useful, but only get them once you've got good enough gear for survival and killspeed. For light/orb I'm not sure how I'd balance it between cold and lightning skillers to be honest, depends on where you plan to do your area runs, probably go max light ... if nothing else its a good investment for the time when you can switch to pure light ... assuming that's something you would consider.|||Hi,

Thanks for the guide - ill probably end up going full tals/spirit monarch/war travs/fcr rings

What gloves should I get magefists? or Trangs? I think I can afford either, I already have trangs though

Thx

-Sam|||Either works fine, but since you'll not be using fire spells you might as well use trangs in this case.