Just starting Nightmare and I'm lvl 35. I'm trying to decide if I should just abandon my signature spell and go with a buff (magic weapon), another defensive spell (Magic Mirror, teleport or FN) or anything else someone may suggest.
Just starting Nightmare and I'm lvl 35. I'm trying to decide if I should just abandon my signature spell and go with a buff (magic weapon), another defensive spell (Magic Mirror, teleport or FN) or anything else someone may suggest.
I'd try Piercing Orb instead of Electrocute and Chaos Nexus instead of Convergence; also Prodigy instead of Blur to weave in between lazer blasts for AP regen. Not sure if I understand logic of Forceful Wave as the main focal point of this skill is defense, not damage (maybe replace entirely in favor of mirror image). Arcane hydra is a waste, swap with Magic Weapon; I'd try Sparkflint over Energy Armor too. Most importantly though - scour the AH for a level 40+ weapon with Reduces Level Requirement 5+.
That was pretty similar to my build, should get you through NM no problem. I don't know if I'd go for energy armor at that level, but with absorption you shouldn't have too much trouble with AP, so you probably won't need that signature spell. Plus, it shouldn't be too hard to get your DPS high enough that everything is dead before you run out of AP in this difficulty anyway. Give magic weapon a try.
-oh yeah, chaos nexus is the way to go for disentegrate.
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Just starting Nightmare and I'm lvl 35. I'm trying to decide if I should just abandon my signature spell and go with a buff (magic weapon), another defensive spell (Magic Mirror, teleport or FN) or anything else someone may suggest.
I'd try Piercing Orb instead of Electrocute and Chaos Nexus instead of Convergence; also Prodigy instead of Blur to weave in between lazer blasts for AP regen. Not sure if I understand logic of Forceful Wave as the main focal point of this skill is defense, not damage (maybe replace entirely in favor of mirror image). Arcane hydra is a waste, swap with Magic Weapon; I'd try Sparkflint over Energy Armor too. Most importantly though - scour the AH for a level 40+ weapon with Reduces Level Requirement 5+.
Yeah I tend to not use Forceful Wave too much so I'll play with some of those other options.
Your thoughts on hydra suprise me. They seem to be useful when I'm running away from champions/uniques that are trying to pound my face in. Is there a better kiting spell that will let me dps while on the run?
I used a slightly different variation.
- Piercing Orb for Signature (Switching to Lighting Blast at Lvl 36)
- Blizzard - grasping chill [I don't like disintegrate]
- Lighting Hydra just its slightly more dmg although not AoE
Just starting Nightmare and I'm lvl 35. I'm trying to decide if I should just abandon my signature spell and go with a buff (magic weapon), another defensive spell (Magic Mirror, teleport or FN) or anything else someone may suggest.
I'd try Piercing Orb instead of Electrocute and Chaos Nexus instead of Convergence; also Prodigy instead of Blur to weave in between lazer blasts for AP regen. Not sure if I understand logic of Forceful Wave as the main focal point of this skill is defense, not damage (maybe replace entirely in favor of mirror image). Arcane hydra is a waste, swap with Magic Weapon; I'd try Sparkflint over Energy Armor too. Most importantly though - scour the AH for a level 40+ weapon with Reduces Level Requirement 5+.
Yeah I tend to not use Forceful Wave too much so I'll play with some of those other options.
Your thoughts on hydra suprise me. They seem to be useful when I'm running away from champions/uniques that are trying to pound my face in. Is there a better kiting spell that will let me dps while on the run?
Blizzard is great for kiting / funneling mobs together for lazer. You can also melee tank to an extent with diamond skin, just watch the duration and stay out of the fire.
1 caveat to that. I like having Archon as a skill and that uses an uber disintegrate. But the actual skill? Nah, I prefer Blizzard and recently discovered the Joys of Ray of Frost (Sleet Storm) in fact that's my new fave mana draining spell.
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Here is what I'm currently using:
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/wizard#UidXRO!YXa!aabaaa
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
I'd try Piercing Orb instead of Electrocute and Chaos Nexus instead of Convergence; also Prodigy instead of Blur to weave in between lazer blasts for AP regen. Not sure if I understand logic of Forceful Wave as the main focal point of this skill is defense, not damage (maybe replace entirely in favor of mirror image). Arcane hydra is a waste, swap with Magic Weapon; I'd try Sparkflint over Energy Armor too. Most importantly though - scour the AH for a level 40+ weapon with Reduces Level Requirement 5+.
-oh yeah, chaos nexus is the way to go for disentegrate.
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Yeah I tend to not use Forceful Wave too much so I'll play with some of those other options.
Your thoughts on hydra suprise me. They seem to be useful when I'm running away from champions/uniques that are trying to pound my face in. Is there a better kiting spell that will let me dps while on the run?
- Piercing Orb for Signature (Switching to Lighting Blast at Lvl 36)
- Blizzard - grasping chill [I don't like disintegrate]
- Lighting Hydra just its slightly more dmg although not AoE
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/wizard#bldXRS!Yca!babaZZ
Biggest deal I've found is to upgrade your equipment for both HP and DPS. Makes a HUGE difference.
Blizzard is great for kiting / funneling mobs together for lazer. You can also melee tank to an extent with diamond skin, just watch the duration and stay out of the fire.
1 caveat to that. I like having Archon as a skill and that uses an uber disintegrate. But the actual skill? Nah, I prefer Blizzard and recently discovered the Joys of Ray of Frost (Sleet Storm) in fact that's my new fave mana draining spell.