Gates of Arimyth :: View topic - Is CB/Orb Sorcy useless now?

I just started playing this mod and really like it, but I'm at a loss as to what to build. I decided to try the usual charged bolt/frozen orb sorcy but there's a problem. She kicks ass so far until she hits a boss. Then, the CB doesn't do a damn thing.

Now she's only lvl 17 so far, so none of the skills are that high yet, but it's amazing to me that I can't even make a visible dent in the health bar of even Blood Raven, with 10 points into charged bolt.

This particular skill is stronger than it is in the unmodified game, but I don't want to waste time on this build if I'm barking up the wrong tree.
Any advice? This is a ladder char. and not playing solo (good thing).

Author:	Abomination [ Wed May 19, 2010 10:17 am ]
Post subject:	Is CB/Orb Sorcy useless now?
I just started playing this mod and really like it, but I'm at a loss as to what to build. I decided to try the usual charged bolt/frozen orb sorcy but there's a problem. She kicks ass so far until she hits a boss. Then, the CB doesn't do a damn thing. Now she's only lvl 17 so far, so none of the skills are that high yet, but it's amazing to me that I can't even make a visible dent in the health bar of even Blood Raven, with 10 points into charged bolt. This particular skill is stronger than it is in the unmodified game, but I don't want to waste time on this build if I'm barking up the wrong tree. Any advice? This is a ladder char. and not playing solo (good thing).

Author:	PureRage-DoD [ Wed May 19, 2010 10:21 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Is CB/Orb Sorcy useless now?
use tk on bosses, especially blood raven. bosses talk alot longer to kill here

Author:	Abomination [ Wed May 19, 2010 10:55 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Is CB/Orb Sorcy useless now?
I guess I don't understand the mechanism here. TK does lightning damage, and far less of it than charged bolt will do a the same level even allowing for using CB from some distance that prevents all projectiles from hitting, how does TK work better?

Author:	PureRage-DoD [ Wed May 19, 2010 11:22 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Is CB/Orb Sorcy useless now?
tk has knockback effect that will pin her to a wall

Author:	Abominae [ Wed May 19, 2010 11:45 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Is CB/Orb Sorcy useless now?
Abomination wrote: I just started playing this mod and really like it, but I'm at a loss as to what to build. I decided to try the usual charged bolt/frozen orb sorcy but there's a problem. She kicks ass so far until she hits a boss. Then, the CB doesn't do a damn thing. Now she's only lvl 17 so far, so none of the skills are that high yet, but it's amazing to me that I can't even make a visible dent in the health bar of even Blood Raven, with 10 points into charged bolt. This particular skill is stronger than it is in the unmodified game, but I don't want to waste time on this build if I'm barking up the wrong tree. Any advice? This is a ladder char. and not playing solo (good thing). Factor of the matter is, dual element sorcs kinda suck ballz in HU. You really need to focus on one element to get the best out of a sorceress, especially later in the game. Charged Bolt Sorceress is a great build and one I've found is very strong throughout the game. It's not the best boss killer in the world though, especially considering if you charged bolt a boss that has counter, you'll instant die.

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Author:	drithe123 [ Wed May 19, 2010 5:23 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Is CB/Orb Sorcy useless now?
The reason to use tk vs bosses instead of CB is because bosses do counters here, and if you throw 30 bolts at a boss chances are you will instantly die.. I'm playing a cb build in HC mode, I plan to max CB, TK, and es. That will be plenty of damage I think.. after that I'm considering maxxing the sorc armor that gives defense, if i make it to level 80 i might max warmth for mdr, either that or the ranged shield spell for counter-counter spam...

Author:	Abomination [ Wed May 19, 2010 11:03 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Is CB/Orb Sorcy useless now?
yeah, I'm not too familiar with all the changes yet. Even so, I am really surprised to see how ineffective she is against any boss we encounter. Seems the most I can do is prevent the boss from healing and that's it. The other members of the party do the actual damage. I don't mind sticking to one element if that's practical now, but It's hard to see CB working against the big guys so far. I wanted a challenge. guess I got it!

Author:	Abominae [ Wed May 19, 2010 11:05 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Is CB/Orb Sorcy useless now?
Abomination wrote: yeah, I'm not too familiar with all the changes yet. Even so, I am really surprised to see how ineffective she is against any boss we encounter. Seems the most I can do is prevent the boss from healing and that's it. The other members of the party do the actual damage. I don't mind sticking to one element if that's practical now, but It's hard to see CB working against the big guys so far. I wanted a challenge. guess I got it! You is missing the point. CB would wtfpwn bosses if it didn't cause counter spam. Srsly, if there were no counters it would be a broken skill.

Author:	Abomination [ Wed May 19, 2010 11:09 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Is CB/Orb Sorcy useless now?
given that they increased CB, maybe so, but it's not that I didn't understand the reason for the counter. I just don't see it working at all! LOL yeah, she kicks butt most of the time, but then just hits a brick wall. you'd think it would do something afterall. I'll start putting more points in to tk and es and see how it goes. Thanks for all the quick replies! Nice to be able to get help.

Author:	drithe123 [ Thu May 20, 2010 12:17 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Is CB/Orb Sorcy useless now?
You'll see cb get a lot stronger post skill-level 20.

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