Nova

The Nova Sorceress is amazing from Level 12 onwards. Additionally, once Infinity becomes available to her the Conviction Aura will break almost every Lightning Immune Monster, leaving them vulnerable to the extremely high damage of the Nova Sorceress. Once this item is obtained she can virtually farm any area in the game without concern.

• 1 point to all prerequisites

• 20 points to Nova — max first, required

• 20 points to Static Field — Synergy for Nova, required

• 20 points to Lightning Mastery — max after Nova, required

• 20 points to Telekinesis — Great if wanting to use Energy Shield

• 20 points to Energy Shield — max after Telekinesis if running an ES build.

• 1+ points to Thunder Storm — Useful for additional damage

• 1 point to Teleport — skill right at level 18, required

• 1 point to Warmth — great for Mana Regeneration, required

• 1 point to Frozen Armor — Useful for Freezing Mobs, required

The following section discusses how many attribute points should be allocated to each of the primary stats.

How much Strength Does a Nova Sorceress Need?

Enough for gear — for a Character using a Spirit Monarch Shield this will be 156 Strength as that is usually the highest Strength requirement for commonly used gear. If choosing to use another shield with lower Strength requirements, then adjust to that value. This number constantly changes based on the equipment you are using, so make sure to double-check the Strength requirements of each piece of gear you have and how much Strength each piece will provide once equipped.

How much Dexterity Does a Nova Sorceress Need?

Enough for gear. Dexterity is great for increasing Block Chance but if you are not planning to invest points to max that out, it is often not worth adding any additional points.

How much Vitality Does a Nova Sorceress Need?

Everything else into Vitality — 250+ Vitality. Every excess attribute point should be allocated to Vitality, as long as you can meet the Strength requirements of your items by the time you wish to equip them. Not only does this increase your Life total, but it also increases the chance for Health Potions to double the healing provided. On top of that, the more Life you have, the less chance you have to be put into Hit Recovery, helping your character out even more!

How much Energy Does a Nova Sorceress Need?

Nothing here unless going for an Energy Shield build, in which case everything else here. If running Energy Shield, then Mana becomes your Life pool so increasing that as much as possible is important.

You can either choose a Defensive ( Holy Freeze) or Offensive ( Might) Act 2 Nightmare Mercenary here depending on if you want a slower and safer pace, or want your Mercenary to have added damage to help take care of Light immunes. We prefer a Holy Freeze mercenary.

• Weapon: Ethereal Infinity unless wielding it yourself, then use Insight to help with Mana.

• Body Armor: Ethereal Fortitude or Chains of Honor if needing Lifesteal while using Cure for the Helmet.

• Helm: Ethereal Andariel's Visage socketed with a Ral Rune or Cure if running Energy Shield.