Need some advice

Gregyr - Raging Tide

Let's get the basics out of the way:

1. Yes, I'm a terrible horrible newb who should shut up and an hero.

2. Yes, I'm very ignorant.

Ok, now that the flamers are satisfied would the rest of you knowledgeable wizards mind chatting a bit?

At the time of this post I'm lvl 82. I'm wearing the 7x legendary that I haven't saved the coin to shard and might not. I'm using Endless Ambiguity (TT80) with a flawless sapphire in it's one socket.

Build:

Vit:5
Dex:10 (see 1.)
Str:60 (see1.)
Mag:350


My sandstorm is maxed, and with mag atk 4366-5608 I'm hitting for approx. 12k on mobs who's names are white to me.

I consider myself to be fairly good at kiting, as I defeat increased mag res mobs 100% of the time in single aggro situations, and 50% in multiple (by running).

My Questions:

1. Is my damage in the range it is supposed to be for my level?

2. How does one maximize one's damage? (Other than the obvious please; IE weapon with more sockets + refine)

3. How can I best handle aggro situations assuming they cannot be avoided or run from? ( My current options include kiting and dieing, or standing and dieing)

4. Would it be worth my time to level a zeal genie for the luring capability?

Thanks for all serious, intelligent answers.

Scorched_Sky - Sanctuary

Gregyr - Raging Tide wrote: »

Let's get the basics out of the way:

1. Yes, I'm a terrible horrible newb who should shut up and an hero.

2. Yes, I'm very ignorant.

Ok, now that the flamers are satisfied would the rest of you knowledgeable wizards mind chatting a bit?

At the time of this post I'm lvl 82. I'm wearing the 7x legendary that I haven't saved the coin to shard and might not. I'm using Endless Ambiguity (TT80) with a flawless sapphire in it's one socket.

Build:

Vit:5
Dex:10 (see 1.)
Str:60 (see1.)
Mag:350


My sandstorm is maxed, and with mag atk 4366-5608 I'm hitting for approx. 12k on mobs who's names are white to me.

I consider myself to be fairly good at kiting, as I defeat increased mag res mobs 100% of the time in single aggro situations, and 50% in multiple (by running).

My Questions:

1. Is my damage in the range it is supposed to be for my level?

2. How does one maximize one's damage? (Other than the obvious please; IE weapon with more sockets + refine)

3. How can I best handle aggro situations assuming they cannot be avoided or run from? ( My current options include kiting and dieing, or standing and dieing)

4. Would it be worth my time to level a zeal genie for the luring capability?

Thanks for all serious, intelligent answers.

1) Tbh, you shouldn't worry at 8x. Just get any mediocre wep, lvl to 100, buy rank8. But if you are planning to compare yourself to other 8x who actually were stupid enough to get good gear, like I was, then A) Your dex is too high Your str is too high C) Your wep isn't great...but it's mediocre i suppose, so not aweful.

2) Just make sure your mag is maxed and that you have a high grade wep. Other than that, not rlly. You could shard full DoT in your armors, but you can't do that at your lvl anyway, and itll cost your house.

3) Lol, if you get yourself in that situation, make sure you can tank. But being that you won't like that answer, id go for sutra, shell, MT for a quick stun, but your not lvl 89 yet, and nor do you have shell yet i presume.

4) Idk, venoes or barbs generally will do that work for you.

BloodyVampie - Heavens Tear

1. well unfortunately i cant tell u if ur dmg is ok for ur lvl since its been too long here.

2. to maximize ur m attack id suggest, get a reset note, u can get the cheap 1 that resets 5 of each stat, since ur stats dont fail that much ( u need 54 strength at lvl 100 and thats just fine, and u can reset ur dex aswell).

to max out ur dmg, well i spark -> undine strike -> any supporting geenie skill like frenzy or extreme poison -> and use skills

3. well in cases i draw aggro i cant run away from hm, just run close to tank and pray he will take aggro from u lol (well i suggest this since i cant imagine of any other situations dont think u mean soloing tts or fbs or bhs or something).

if u draw aggro at pole u just die or absolute domain or (dunno if the axe is phys) u try to expell urself until tank gets agro.

just DONT run around with mobs on u, because tank wont be able to get all the agro back, so if u run around always run close to tank.

if u r all alone just kite lol dunno whatelse i could say. ( i usually hide in demon DB and use pots and hope i survive lol)

4. well earthflame + shrink = nice lure in many situations, or if u lure a boss
so sure lvl a zeal if u got problems with mob groups.
i personally Mountain Seize -> hailstorm -> BIDS or Blade Tempest in groups of mobs (possible when u got ur 3rd spark)

or u just use mountain seize -> hailstorm -> cloud eruption (genie skill) -> BIDS or BT most mobs should be dead if not use phoenix for aoe.


hope this was a bit of help for u

Evict - Heavens Tear

Gregyr - Raging Tide wrote: »

1. Is my damage in the range it is supposed to be for my level?

Disregarding weapon refines and shards, your magic attack is average. I haven't played a Wizard, but I'd assume the pure magic build is 9/1, which means you're a little over the amount of Str you should have for your level.

2. How does one maximize one's damage? (Other than the obvious please; IE weapon with more sockets + refine)

Get buffed, debuff, genie and use skills based on the target monster's element. Otherwise, channeling gear allows you pull more skills = more damage?

3. How can I best handle aggro situations assuming they cannot be avoided or run from? ( My current options include kiting and dieing, or standing and dieing)

If you're talking about a mob, it's best to carry a Zeal with Earthflame. This will allow you to pick off the mob individually.

4. Would it be worth my time to level a zeal genie for the luring capability?

As stated in previous answer. Come endgame though, you should be able to handle a mob easily, given Wizard's AoE nukes and whatnot. b:surrender

Answers in red. Just post again if you need me to elaborate or have more questions.

Gregyr - Raging Tide

Thanks all for answers.

I'd forgotten entirely about hailstorm, embarrassingly. Good to know I'm at least average for my level. I'm definitely gonna have to learn more about genie skills (more reading ftw).

I'm really looking forward to this mythical "endgame" where I kill all before me effortlessly. b:chuckle

Evict - Heavens Tear

Gregyr - Raging Tide wrote: »

Thanks all for answers.

I'd forgotten entirely about hailstorm, embarrassingly. Good to know I'm at least average for my level. I'm definitely gonna have to learn more about genie skills (more reading ftw).

I'm really looking forward to this mythical "endgame" where I kill all before me effortlessly. b:chuckle

If you're willing to spend money, endgame is an absolute cinch to achieve.

Arma_Geddon - Heavens Tear

Alas, "endgame" is not what it used to be.

Galox - Heavens Tear

I'd say your damage is very nice

(As an LA Mage, my damage is like in the 3.5k~ range only. I don't have my Ambiguity equipped yet, but I doubt my damage will soar when I do)

If you mean in BH ect. when you get aggro, I usually survive OK at Normal Mobs. I make sure never to get aggro at bosses if I'm not tanking, but if you do, maybe Domain/Expel/Apoth Item with Similar effect? I don't have Domain or Expel on my genie yet, but they look like awesome skills to have. Otherwise, just pop a crab meat and hope you survive hehe.

As others have said, your STR is a little high, I think endgame gear requires 54 STR, so that should be the max you should have (If your Pure Mag)

HexOmega - Dreamweaver

Get a Zeal genie, remove the lure skill and replace it with something useful

and convince your Squad to AOE the shiat out of anything!

screeeew luring single targets




*ur lure skill is called blade tempest lol

Pearlwood - Lost City

BloodyVampie - Heavens Tear wrote: »

if u draw aggro at pole u just die or absolute domain or (dunno if the axe is phys) u try to expell urself until tank gets agro.

O o I have to disagree, although drawing aggro at Pole in the 70-80s can always be a deathsentence.

For Pole (and Nob) when u are in 70-80s, place yourself at the lakeside. The fight should occur close to the lake. If you draw aggro at Pole, immediately turn and BLINK into the lake and swim to the other side. The barb should be able to get aggro again before you get halfway across the lake. Then, come back and mag spell normally, with occasional MS.

For a 70-80s squad, the trick with Pole/Nob is what to do if the barb goes down. If that happens, then the remaining squad should run around the lake until the cleric can rez and buff the barb. If the cleric gets aggro, well it's usually ce la vi, but one can attempt to intercept aggro to save the cleric. In this case, use frenzy (or some other amp) and suicide yourself to save the cleric and the squad.

IMO...naturally.