Diablo 2 Build Guide – Blizzard Sorceress Build Guide

Introduction

Sorceress is one of the most versatile classes in Diablo II: Resurrected with a focus on Elemental spells. You have already familiar with Fire Wall Sorceress, let take a look at Blizzard Sorceress, a powerful Cold Spell build that can become your farming machine.

This build is good for Normal and Nightmare difficulty. In Hell difficulty, the immunity of monsters will give you some hard time though, so make sure to pick the right farming spot to get the most out of this build.

Blizzard Sorceress Build Pros:

Easy to play
Good for leveling from Normal to Nightmare
Cheap to gear

Blizzard Sorceress Build Cons:

Squishy
Require some adjustment on Hell Difficulty
Blizzard cast can be dull compare to Frozen Orb or Fire Wall

Stat

Level 40

Stats	Points	Notes
Strength	45	For this Sorceress build, Strength is just enough to maintain your gear. This is a rough number, you should increase Strenght base on your gear requirement.
Dexterity	60	For Dexterity, it is ideal to max out block chance, so you should keep a reasonable amount of Dex in your build
Vitality	130	The rest of your stat should go to Vitality. This is a common approach. As this build does not utilize Energy Shield, you can safely put all your remaining stat in Vitality
Energy	40	Energy is not your focus on this build, but a couple of points during early leveling can help you sustain the Mana for your spell.

Level 99

Stats	Points	Notes
Strength	90	Following the same approach from Normal difficulty, Strength is just enough to maintain your gear. This is just an estimate, the priority is Vitality > Dex > Energy > Following the same approach from Normal difficulty, Strength is just enough to maintain your gear. This is just an estimate, the priority is Vitality > Energy > Dex > Strength
Dexterity	140	Max block chance will give you a lot of survivability for this build
Vitality	250	The more HP the better!
Energy	80	By this point, the + all skills gear can help increase Warmth skill level – which helps sustain your mana. The aura from Mercenary can also help with this, so Energy should not be your main focus on this Sorceress build.

Skills Distribution

Just like other standard Sorceress builds, one point to Warmth is enough for maintaining the mana recovery.
Warmth – 1 point
You will also need 1 point in both Telekinesis and Teleport – just for the sake of being a Sorceress and moving on the map quickly.

Your first priority is of course Blizzard – your main attack skill for this build. At level 20 Blizzard provides a huge amount of DPS for this build. Combine this with Cold Mastery and you got yourself a solid spell to crash through those mobs. Blizzard receives damage increase from both Ice Bolt, Ice Blast, and Glacial Pike, so putting points on these synergies are also required.

Cold Mastery – 17 – 20 Points
Blizzard – 20 Points
Ice Blast – 20points
Ice Bolt – 20points
The rest of your points can be put on Glacial Pike.

Name	Stats	Modifiers
Warmth	Passive Effect: Increases the rate at which you recover mana. Cast Delay: None	Lvl: 1 Regen Rate: 30% Lvl: 20 Regen Rate: 258%

Name	Stats	Modifiers
Blizzard	Summons massive shards of ice to destroy your enemies. Cast Delay: 1.8 Seconds	Lvl: 1 Mana Cost: 23 Damage per Second: 51-86 Lvl: 20 Mana Cost: 42 Damage per Second: 655-711

Name	Stats	Modifiers
Telekinesis	Uses the power of your mind to pick up items, use objects, and knock back enemies Cast Delay: None	Lvl: 1 Damage: 1-2 Lvl: 20 Damage: 20-21

Name	Stats	Modifiers
Teleport	Instantly moves to a destination within your line of sight Cast Delay: None	Lvl: 1 Mana Cost: 24 Lvl: 20 Mana Cost: 5

Name	Stats	Modifiers
Ice Blast	Creates a magical Sphere of Ice that damage and freezes your enemy. Cast Delay: None Player vs Player – Other players will be Chilled instead of being Frozen.	Lvl: 1 Mana Cost: 6 Cold Damage: 8-12 Freeze Length: 3 sec. Lvl: 20 Mana Cost: 15 Cold Damage: 273-287 Freeze Length: 6.8 sec.

Name	Stats	Modifiers
Ice Bolt	Creates a Magical Bolt of Ice that damages and slows your enemies. Cast Delay: None	Lvl: 1 Damage: 3-5 Cold Length: 6 sec. Lvl: 20 Damage: 38-49 Cold Length: 32.6 sec.

Name	Stats	Modifiers
Glacial Spike	Creates a magical ice comet that freezes or kills nearby enemies. Cast Delay: A more powerful spell than Ice Blast, Glacial Spike fires much faster than Ice Blast, and does an area Freeze attack that Freezes monsters within a radius of 2.6 yards.	Lvl: 1 Mana Cost: 10 Damage: 17-26 Freeze Length: 2 sec. Lvl: 20 Mana Cost: 19.5 Damage: 247-266 Freeze Length: 4.2 sec.

Recommended Runewords

Name	Required Level	Runes Orders	Allowed Items	Stats/Mods
Stealth	17	Tal Eth	2 Socket Chest Armor	Magic DamageReduced By 3 +6 To Dexterity +15 To Maximum Stamina Poison Resistance+30% Regenerate Mana 15% 25% Faster Run Walk 25% Faster Cast Rate 25% Faster Hit Recovery

Stealth is a cheap option for your Armor in Normal and Nightmare difficulty. Both Tal and Eth is common drops from the Countess and Act I & Act II Bosses.

Name	Required Level	Runes Orders	Allowed Items	Stats/Mods
Lore	27	Ort Sol	2 Socket Helms	+1 To AllSkillLevels +10 ToEnergy +2 ToManaAfter Each Kill Lightning Resistance+30% Damage Reduced By 7 +2 To Light Radius

Name

Required Level

Runes Orders

Allowed Items

Stats/Mods

Spirit

Tal
Thul
Ort
Amn

4 Socket Swords 4 Socket Shields

Weapons

+2 ToAll Skills
+25-35%Faster Cast Rate
+55%Faster Hit Recovery
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
Adds 3-14 Cold Damage3 Second Duration
+7 Poison DamageOver 5 Seconds
7%LifeStolen Per Hit
+250 Defense Vs. Missile
+22 To Vitality
+89-112 To Mana
+3-8 Magic Absorb

Shields

+2 To AllSkills
+25-35% Faster Cast Rate
+55% Faster Hit Recovery
+250 Defense Vs. Missile
+22 To Vitality
+89-112 To Mana
Cold Resistance+35%
Lightning Resistance+35%
Poison Resistance+35%
+3-8 Magic Absorb
Attacker Takes Damage of 14

Name	Required Level	Runes Orders	Allowed Items	Stats/Mods
Enigma	65	Jah Ith Ber	3 Socket Chest Armor	+2 To AllSkills +45% Faster Run Walk +1 To Teleport +750-775 Defense + (0.75 Per Character Level) +0-74 To Strength(Based On Character Level) Increase MaximumLife5% Damage Reduced By 8% +14LifeAfter Each Kill 15% Damage Taken Goes T Mana + (1 Per Character Level) +1-99% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)

Recommended Equipment

Name	Stats	Level 1 Stat
Immortal King’s Detail Set War Belt	Defense: 89(Base Defense: 41-52) Defense: 194(Base Defense: 41-52) Defense: 247(Base Defense 41-52) Required Level: 29 Required Strength: 110 Durability: 24 16 boxes	+105 Defense +25% Faster Hit Recovery +100% Enhanced Defense Damage Reduced By 20% +2 To Masteries( BarbarianOnly) (Complete Set)

Name	Stats	Level 1 Stat
Wilhelm’s Pride Set Battle Belt	Defense: 75(Base Defense: 37-42) Required Level: 42 Required Strength: 88 Durability: 18 16 boxes	+75% Enhanced Defense 5% LifeStolen Per Hit 5% ManaStolen Per Hit Cold Resistance+10%

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Name	Stats	Level 1 Stat
Trang-Oul’s Claws Set Heavy Bracers	Defense: 67-74(varies)(Base Defense: 37-44) Required Level: 45 Required Strength: 58 Durability: 16	+20% Faster Cast Rate Cold Resistance+30% +30 Defense +25% Poison Skill Damage +2 To Curses( NecromancerOnly)

This is a Necromancer glove, the main reason for this glove is the Faster Cast Rate boost. However, this is a luxury option, you can go with other alternative gloves

Name	Stats	Level 1 Stat
Tal Rasha’s Guardianship Set Lacquered Plate	Defense: 833-941(varies)(Base Defense: 433-541) Required Level: 71 Required Strength: 84 Durability: 55	+400 Defense Requirements -60% Magic DamageReduced By 15 Cold Resistance+40% Lightning Resistance+40% Fire Resistance+40% 88% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items +10% Faster Cast Rate

Name	Stats	Level 1 Stat
Tal Rasha’s Fine-Spun Cloth Set Mesh Belt	Defense: 35-40 (varies) Defense: 95-100(varies) (Base Defense: 35-40) Required Level: 53 Required Strength: 47 Durability: 16 16 boxes	Requirements -20% 37% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +30 To Mana +20 To Dexterity 10-15% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items +60 Defense +10% Faster Cast Rate

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Name	Stats	Level 1 Stat
Tal Rasha’s Horadric Crest Set Death Mask	Defense: 99-131(varies)(Base Defense: 54-86) Required Level: 66 Required Strength: 55 Durability: 20	10% LifeStolen Per Hit 10% ManaStolen Per Hit All Resistances +15 +45 Defense +30 To Mana +60 To Life

Rings & Amulet

A safe pick for this build is Stone of Jordan, which provide +1 to all skill. If you happen to find a Rare Faster Cast Rate Ring with Resist, don’t hesitate to use it.

Name	Required Level	Modifiers
Raven Frost	45	+150-250 To Attack Rating Adds 15-45 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal) Cannot Be Frozen +15-20 To Dexterity +40 To Mana Cold Absorb 20%

Name	Required Level	Modifiers
Cathan’s Seal Cathan’s Traps Set	41	+10 Strength

Name	Required Level	Modifiers
Nature’s Peace	69	Slain Monsters Rest In Peace Prevent Monster Heal Poison Resistance+20-30% Damage Reduced By 7-11 Level 5 Oak Sage(27 charges) (Ladder Only)

Name	Required Level	Modifiers
Stone of Jordan	29	+1 To All Skills Increase Maximum Mana25%* Adds 1-12 Lightning Damage +20 To Mana

Jewels & Gems

For Jewels & Gems, just use the one that currently suits your playstyle. The Blizzard Rainbow Face is a standard pick for this build.

Name	Required Level	Weapon Modifiers	Shields Modifiers	Helm and Armor Modifiers
Perfect Sapphire	18	10-14 Cold Damage- 3.0 sec Duration	40% Resist Cold	+38 Max Mana

Name	Skill	Modifiers
Rainbow Facet Blizzard	Blizzard	100% Chance To Cast Level 37 BlizzardWhen You Die Adds 24-38 Cold Damage, 0.12 sec Duration (Normal) +3-5% To Cold Skill Damage -(3-5)% To Enemy Cold Resistance

Recommended Weapons

Name	Stats	Modifiers
Spirit	Depends on base model Weapon	Weapons +2 To All Skills +25-35% Faster Cast Rate +55% Faster Hit Recovery Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage Adds 3-14 Cold Damage3 Second Duration (Normal) +75 Poison DamageOver 5 Seconds 7% LifeStolen Per Hit +250 Defense Vs. Missile +22 To Vitality +89-112 To Mana +3-8 Magic Absorb

Using SPirit in your main hand (Sword) is a safe option for this build. The 25-35% Faster Cast Rate combine with Skill levels increment is enough to get you through mid-game.

Name	Stats	Modifiers
Tal Rasha’s Lidless Eye Set Swirling Crystal	Damage: 18 To 42 Required Level: 65 Durability: 50 Base Weapon Speed: [10] ( SorceressOnly)	20% Faster Cast Rate +77 To Mana +57 To Life +10 To Energy +1-2 To Lightning Mastery( SorceressOnly) +1-2 To Fire Mastery( SorceressOnly) +1-2 To Cold Mastery( SorceressOnly) +1 To Sorceress SkillLevels (2 Items) -15% To Enemy Fire Resistance(3 Items) -15% To Enemy Lightning Resistance(4 Items) +15% To Cold Skills Damage (Complete Set)

If you happen to find this super rare Orb, then you are golden, the rest of the job is to assemble the remaining pieces for a full farming armor set.

Name	Stats	Modifiers
Insight	Depends on base weapon model	Level 12-17 MeditationAura When Equipped +35% Faster Cast Rate +200-260% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage 180-250% Bonus to Attack Rating Adds 5-30 Fire Damage +75 Poison DamageOver 5 Seconds +1-6 To Critical Strike +5 To All Attributes +2 To ManaAfter Each Kill 23% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

This is your standard Runewords for any Mercenary. Mediation provides a great boost to Mana Recovery, the rest of the stats are just icing on the cake.

Name	Stats	Modifiers
Infinity	Depends on base weapon model	50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Chain LightningWhen You Kill An Enemy Level 12 ConvictionAura When Equipped +35% Faster Run Walk +255-325% Enhanced Damage -(45-55)% To Enemy Lightning Resistance 40% Chance of Crushing Blow Prevent Monster Heal 0.5-49.5 To Vitality(Based on Character Level) 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Level 21 Cyclone Armor(30 Charges)

This is your standard Runewords for any Mercenary. Mediation provides a great boost to Mana Recovery, the rest of the stats are just icing on the cake.

Mercenary Guide

Just pick an Act II Merc with the Prayer aura (For more Survivability) and equip him with Insight and you are good to go. Your spells will help slow down the monster while the Merc will make short work of them.

Gameplay and Tip

Gameplay Guide & Tips

Early Leveling (Normal – Early Nightmare)

Luckily, Blizzard Sorceress is pretty easy to play early on
Starting from Normal Difficulty, you can use Ice Bolt and Ice Blast for leveling. As soon as you unlock Blizzard, you can combine the Blizzard cast with Ice Bolt and Ice Blast. From level 20 – 40 you should put a point to Blizzard when possible while leveling Ice Bolt along with it.

If you prefer Glacial Spike, you can also put 1 or 2 points there as it provides synergy with Blizzard.

Endgame Leveling & Farming
In Diablo II: Resurreected’s Hell difficulty, Monsters are spawned with a random Immunity. This makes those Cold immunities a pain to farm. On Hell difficulty, make sure your Mercenary is well equipped for these cases. You can still rely on your Merc to kill these monsters. However, if the pack is large, simply move on and pick another area to farm.
Good place to farm on Hell

Chaos Sanctuary
Pindle
Cow Level

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