Enchantress by Orange Juice

Enchantress
Game	Diablo II
Class	Sorceress
Primary Attack	Enchant
PvM/PvP	PvM
Can Solo Hell?	Yes
Creator	Orange Juice; (Forum Profile)
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The Enchantress is an atypical build for the Sorceress because it is melee-oriented. This is a powerful but expensive build. The stat point distribution listed assumes that your character level is at 99 and that you have obtained perfect versions of the gear listed. Make sure to adjust your stat point distribution according to the gear you were able to obtain. For example, pay attention to items listed as ethereal, or items that provide attribute points. This counts for your Mercenary as well.

Overview[]

This particular Enchantress build plays out a lot like an Auradin, but stronger. Enchant, Warmth, and Fire Mastery are maxed out to for higher Enchant fire damage. Dream runewords are used for both the helm and the shield, having the Holy Shocks stack and become level 30. Holy Shock paired with Lighting Mastery makes for a lot of damage. Melee damage can get above 70 thousand of fire and lightning damage. Holy Shock pulse damage should be around 3 thousand. Telekinesis is also maxed for Energy Shield. All resists are maxed in Hell difficulty. On weapon switch the Enchantress will have a Beast runeword equipped, allowing her to use Werebear. The important bonuses from this are both the health bonus and that the maximum attacks per second increases from 2.5 to 6.2. The mercenary plays a big role as well. With an Infinity equipped, it receives a passive Conviction aura that lowers enemy resistances. The mercenary will also have Holy Freeze to slow down enemies. It is possible to Enchant your mercenary as well.

Stat Points[]

Stat	Starting Amount	Final Amount
Strength	10	21
Dexterity	25	66
Vitality	10	463
Energy	35	35

Skill Points[]

Lightning Spells	Points
Charged Bolt	1
Telekinesis	20
Lightning	1
Chain Lightning	1
Teleport	1
Energy Shield	4
Lightning Mastery	20
Fire Spells	Points
Fire Bolt	1
Warmth	20
Fire Ball	1
Enchant	20
Fire Mastery	20

Gear[]

Amulet[]

Mara's Kaleidoscope
Amulet

Level Requirement: 67

+2 to All Skills
All Resistances +20-30 (varies)
+5 to All Attributes

(Only Spawns in Patch 1.09 or Later)

Armor[]

Chains of Honor
4 Socket Body Armor

Dol • Um • Ber • Ist
Level Requirement: 63

+2 To All Skills
+200% Damage To Demons
+100% Damage To Undead
8% Life Stolen Per Hit
+70% Enhanced Defense
+20 To Strength
Replenish Life +7
All Resistances +65
Damage Reduced By 8%
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Belt[]

Verdungo's Hearty Cord
Mithril Coil

Defense: 125-158
Potion Slots: 16
Minimum Strength: 106
Durability: 16
Level Requirement: 63

+90-140% Enhanced Defense (varies)
10% Faster Hit Recovery
+30-40 to Vitality (varies)
Replenish Life +10-13 (varies)
+100-120 to Maximum Stamina (varies)
Damage Reduced by 10-15% (varies)

(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or Later)

Boots[]

Sandstorm Trek
Scarabshell Boots

Defense: 158-178
Kick Damage: 60-110
Minimum Strength: 91
Durability: 14
Level Requirement: 64

+140-170% Enhanced Defense (varies)
20% Faster Hit Recovery
20% Faster Run/Walk
+1-99 to Maximum Stamina (+1 per Character Level)
+10-15 To Strength (varies)
+10-15 To Vitality (varies)
50% Slower Stamina Drain
Poison Resist +40-70% (varies)
Repairs 1 Durability Every 20 Seconds

(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or Later)

Gloves[]

Dracul's Grasp
Vampirebone Gloves

Defense: 125-145
Minimum Strength: 50
Durability: 14
Level Requirement: 76

+90-120% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+10-15 To Strength (varies)
+5-10 Life After Each Kill (varies)
25% Chance of Open Wounds
7-10% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
5% Chance to Cast Level 10 Life Tap on Striking

(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)

Helm[]

Dream
3 Socket Helms/Shields

Io • Jah • Pul
Level Requirement: 65

10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped
+20-30% Faster Hit Recovery (varies)
+30% Enhanced Defense
+150-220 Defense (varies)
+10 To Vitality
Increase Maximum Life 5% (Helms Only)
+50 To Life (Shields Only)
+0.625-61.875 To Mana (+0.625 Per Character Level)
All Resistances +5-20 (varies)
12-25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (varies)

Rings[]

Raven Frost
Ring

Level Requirement: 45

+150-250 to Attack Rating (varies)
Adds 15-45 Cold Damage - 4 Second Duration
Cannot be Frozen
+15-20 to Dexterity (varies)
+40 to Mana
Cold Absorb 20%

(Only Spawns in Patch 1.09 or Later)

Bul-Kathos' Wedding Band
Ring

Level Requirement: 58

+1 to All Skills
+0-49 to Life (+0.5 per Character Level)
3-5% Life Stolen per Hit (varies)
+50 to Maximum Stamina

(Only Spawns in Patch 1.09 or Later)

Shield[]

Dream
3 Socket Helms/Shields

Io • Jah • Pul
Level Requirement: 65

10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped
+20-30% Faster Hit Recovery (varies)
+30% Enhanced Defense
+150-220 Defense (varies)
+10 To Vitality
Increase Maximum Life 5% (Helms Only)
+50 To Life (Shields Only)
+0.625-61.875 To Mana (+0.625 Per Character Level)
All Resistances +5-20 (varies)
12-25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (varies)

Weapon[]

Ethereal Phase Blade
Phase Blade

Shael • Shael • Shael • Shael • Shael • Shael
1H Damage: 47-54
Minimum Strength: 15
Minimum Dexterity: 126
Level Requirement: 54

+120% Increased Attack Speed

On Switch[]

Beast
5 Socket Axes/Scepters/Hammers

Ber • Tir • Um • Mal • Lum
Level Requirement: 63

Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped
+40% Increased Attack Speed
+240-270% Enhanced Damage (varies)
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
25% Chance of Open Wounds
+3 to Werebear
+3 to Lycanthropy
Prevent Monster Heal
+25-40 to Strength (varies)
+10 to Energy
+2 to Mana After Each Kill
Level 13 Summon Grizzly (5 Charges)

Lidless Wall
Grim Shield

Defense: 271-347
Armor Type: Light
% to Block: P: 50% Am/As/B: 45% D/N/S: 40%
Smite Damage: 14-20
Minimum Strength: 58
Durability: 70
Level Requirement: 41

+80-130% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+1 To All Skills
Increase Maximum Mana 10%
20% Faster Cast Rate
+3-5 To Mana After Each Kill (varies)
+10 To Energy
+1 To Light Radius

(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)

Inventory[]

Annihilus small charm and Hellfire Torch large charm of course. Then 9 lightning skill grand charms, preferably with life mods. Fill up the rest of the space with life small charms. Good life/mana small charms are expensive, get them if you can.

Mercenary[]

Make sure to hire an Act 2 Nightmare Defense mercenary, for the Holy Freeze aura. Also remember to socket ethereal items for your mercenary, as their items do not lose durability.