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Nova Sorceress

LightningAoESpeed

The ultimate 360-degree AoE clearing machine. Nova releases a ring of lightning in all directions, instantly hitting everything around you. Combined with Energy Shield for tankiness and Infinity for immunity breaking, Nova Sorc is one of the fastest farmers in the game.

Play Style

Teleport directly into the center of monster packs, spam Nova to hit everything in 360 degrees. Energy Shield absorbs incoming damage to your mana pool. Static Field bosses, then Nova spam. The cycle is: Teleport → Nova × 3-4 → Teleport to next pack. Extremely fast but requires constant aggression.

Pros

  • +360-degree AoE — hits everything around you instantly
  • +No aiming required — just Teleport in and spam Nova
  • +Energy Shield makes you surprisingly tanky
  • +One of the fastest clear speeds with Infinity + Griffon's

Cons

  • -Infinity is absolutely mandatory — useless without it
  • -Must Teleport into melee range — dangerous positioning
  • -Very expensive endgame setup (Infinity + Griffon's + Enigma)
  • -Energy Shield builds are vulnerable to mana burn enemies

Skill Tree

Total Points: 60
Fire Spells
3
Lightning Spells
10
5
20
1
5
15
Cold Spells
1

Skill Investment Guide

  • 1.Nova maxed (20) — core 360-degree AoE
  • 2.Lightning Mastery 15 — damage multiplier
  • 3.Static Field 10 — AoE utility, boss HP reduction
  • 4.Telekinesis 5 + Energy Shield 5 — tanking layer started

Stat Priority

  • -Str 156 (Monarch)
  • -Dex base
  • -Energy for ES build or Vit rest
  • -Depends on ES vs Vita build

Gear Recommendation

Endgame

Weapon
Eschuta's Temper
Shield
Spirit
Swap
Call to ArmsSpirit
Armor
Ormus' RobesEnigma
Helm
Griffon's Eye
Belt
Arachnid Mesh
Gloves
Trang-Oul's Claws
Boots
Silkweave
Rings
Stone of Jordan
Amulet
Mara's Kaleidoscope
Mercenary
InfinityTreacheryAndariel's Visage

Mercenary

Act 2 Offensive (Might) — Infinity is MANDATORY for breaking Lightning Immune. This build requires Infinity even more than Lightning Sorc because Nova is close-range. Treachery + Andariel's Visage.

Endgame Investment

After Hell entry: Lightning Mastery → 20, Static Field → 20, Telekinesis → 20, Energy Shield → 20, remaining into Warmth