whats the best way to go as a venom?

mult1sync

as for armor and weapons what would be better

Armor

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heavy
light
robe

weapon

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magic
pole
axe

wabbitt

mage type build will kill faster, but will die faster in pvp mostly.
Check out the other thread here, there is a lengthy discussion of the pro's and cons.
http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=20371