Diablo 2 Resurrected Blizzard Sorceress Guide - Best Build in the Game

[@Raxxanterax]

Let me know which other topics you'd like me to cover in Diablo 2 Resurrected!

[@Faustlemouton]

All. All the aspects & topics on D2 of course>

[@Shan_thats_me]

I’m trying to farm the runes from the Countess and I haven’t received any. I’ve done this over and over again…am I doing something wrong? I’m playing on normal.

[@mason8241]

I’m new to d2. Played a little as a kid but didn’t have my own computer until much later. Here are some things I wondered and had to figure out from multiple sources. I think a lot of these KZbin guides assume we have any idea what any of these things mean and most of us are 30+ with family etc and don’t have the same time as most content creators. Ideas- Understanding a clear path forward in terms of progression. (a good way to explain this is what to do in between the starter build guides on max roll and the end game build guides. I know there are “starter” sets laid out on those guides but it didnt feel clear in terms of “where to look” for a new players like me) Aim for these levels and these rune words and then look at where to farm and for what..what is the over arching goal. Right now my sorc is level 80 and I have spirit/spirt. Im farming hell meph with like 250% Mf but I have to swap gear right before the kill to achieve this. I don’t even necessarily know what im looking for other than “the build” on max roll. Bosses like Pindleskin don’t even have guides on KZbin? I had to find out how to get to him and how to farm him. I still don’t know why I’d farm Pindle vs Meph or Andy. An indicator that the old school d2 community “knows” all of the basics but what about the majority of players who have never played before? I think if someone took a “white belt” guide approach it would be very useful to the community as a whole. I really love the way you explain and break things down Rax!

[@chernabob2895]

I am completely new new to D2 and im completely lost. Even in act one. I Don't understand how the game works. Could you make a short video for the people who might not even have played an arpg before?

[@dangabbay1]

Thanks the for guide! how do you know which logic apply for each dungeon?

[@TITANSofTheEARTH]

Straight forward explaining, calm voice AND he knows what he is talking about and no additional nonsense talk. GOOD MAN you have one more subscriber. A real rarity among gaming youtubers - thank you

[@xyanidenz1515]

second!

[@kristopherleslie8343]

I must admit the Diablo 2 you tubers are pretty good

[@MrStoffzor]

And he's still going strong. Raxx is a real mvp

[@TheeIronJedi]

This is easily the easiest to follow guide for new players. The other creators speak as if we’ve been playing for years.

[@chrisp4305]

After a week of watching videos and playing the game you will understand them

[@iToastDevice]

@@chrisp4305 which is unnecessary, not everyone has the time to do that

[@jaweel6205]

Yeah sweet Phil’s videos take a PHD in Diablo itemization to understand or follow

[@lolfan6198]

Was just looking for a semi decent sorc build, and came across this guide. I honestly have to say this is the best guide I've ever seen. Not just for D2R, but for any game in general. It's so damn descriptive and well spoken. You don't rush and even show locations on the web for us to recap things easily if we forget. I'm very impressed and beyond excited to rock this sorc build! Amazing job broski, keep up the awesome work! Happy demon slaying!

[@Faenwolf]

Back in the Day I played Diablo 1, Hellfire, Diablo 2, LoD, Diablo 3… all from release. Amazing how much you forget over the years and how much comes back simply by watching your vid. I just had crazy flashbacks from all the farm runs I did then 😁 Thanks!

[@addicted2rpgs]

I really enjoy MrLlama's videos, but this guy really explained from scratch on how to do this class. This was the best video that I have seen so far! Thank you so much for the time that you put into these videos

[@nbanbsh]

I'm following this guide and going great with my young Sorceress. now I'm on Nightmare difficulty. I could say this is the best guide in an hour ever!

[@TheHumbleLOUD]

This guide is super helpful, got me my first spirit flawlessly! I’d recommend a little more info on gearing up low to mid level tho, shopping two socket helm and getting a lore, and a guaranteed way to get a 4 socketed pole arm for your mercenary kind of like you did with the spirit, other than that the info is super helpful here and I thank you for doing it! Smiter build would be good as well that’s the one I wanna do next

[@Dan-uf2vh]

Overall very fun guide but I would wait to drop a 4 socketed crystal or broad sword for the Spirit rune word instead of wasting the socketing from Larzuk which is usually kept for an end game unique. It' a far longer wait in the end game and more permanent than maybe a few hours at level 30. You could probably make cow runs until you get the socketed item (and do so with 0% magic find bonus to be faster). Or just proceed with Nightmare difficulty until you get the random drop of such. On secondary characters of course you can inherit the Spirit and use it at level 25 which is VERY unlikely on a fresh run.

[@charleswilliam8335]

Raxx I'm new to Diablo 2 so I've been reading up and researching in-between playing and your channel is the best one I've found, you explain things plainly and you don't condescend to your audience. Thank you for your videos, I'll check them all out. Keep it up, you're great!

[@terranu1]

Try to have fun tho, dont get caught in "farming end game gear".

[@Medevalfyre]

This has always been my goto starter for ladder. It easily will gear out other characters. Its fun to relearn/remember all the little details from the OG days. I have learned a few more tips and tricks now that Maxroll and your vids as my source of truth. For some reason though i always struggle on Act 2. Currently level 23 and trying to go through Tal Rasha's temple. Maybe im being inpatient and i should just keep farming the countess until i respec full blizz. Either way, Not my favorite act. But once i get over that hump it only gets better. At least until the level 98-99 push, painful memories of losing over half full xpbar of progress to 99, due to a lag spike or something dumb. Looking forward to see what new things are discovered D2R, with all the new players and players of old. Keep up the great work man.

[@bettwanze5895]

a 1 hour Sorceress Guide for D2 Resurrected, thank you Raxx for your work.

[@CivilChev]

When looking for your white sword for Spirit, be sure to remove as much MF as you can to increase the chances of white items to drop. MF increases the chances of white items to be upgraded into Magic+.

[@plenus7392]

Hey! Long time PoE player here, just got into D2R and was afraid to start blizz sorc due to cold immunes, but your sheer confidence and breakdown of all the essentials made me start it and oh boy...Talk about a blast. Much love!!!

[@Pokdemon]

I loved this guide: it was funny, informative and answered questions i didn't even know i had to ask. It sure was the Mona Lisa for a new player like me. I started out as a druid because I thought playing as a werewolf looked fun, but having to constantly shift in and out form every 2 mins and dying repeatedly on nightmare was why i made a sorceress. Thanks for the guide and the pro tips.

[@Kyle_Evans]

I've watched this video so many times now in my playthroughs I've even bookmarked the video at this point. Thank you for this!

[@FuryanZ]

I leveled SSF with cold to 24... I can confirm cold sucks for leveling ;-) Great guide! Thx for all the effort!

[@LS-bz6wl]

As a new D2 player. I loved this video. Please make another guides like this. i need all the details because im new to D2. love u Raxx

[@unknownunknown-ni1ns]

if youve never played the original some things to note. armor only effects your chance of being hit compared to mob level, there are mob level areas..the areas effect loot finding. items have drop levels that work with mob area levels. while running your armor class is 0 so you will be 95% chance to hit at all times regardless of your lvl-mob level until your walking/standing still.

[@flowthebo1]

Jep, it is the mona lisa. Every Minute is worth it. Thank you rax.

[@lionhart47]

It's definitely true that a Blizz Sorc is the best way to go for most of the game, but when you've reached VERY far into the late game, you'll want to(eventually)find the runes for an infinity for your merc and respec to a lightning sorc. Lightning does way more damage and with infinity you can break the immunities of the lightning immune monsters

[@dogmakd.9436]

Do u have enough mana Regen if u don’t have insight on your merc? Or do u need to carry a lot of mana potions all the time?

[@greaserspillett9498]

This helped me so much! I’ve never made this build before and wow unreal performance! Great guide best I’ve seen.

[@HellsFury63]

Brilliant guide Rax. It jad just the perfect amount of detail, not too much and definitely not too much.

[@Tanius89]

Extremely easy to understand and follow what you say. I’ve been playing D2 since release, but never really tried hard on it, so this is very helpful.

[@ismaelzorrilla3189]

Wow you always put the content as easy as possible for everyone to understand keep up the great work 👍

[@nanmwahrki1263]

Excellent guide! Explaining the dungeon logic was super helpful

[@scottchristian2565]

Just followed this route ,,,, and on my first ANDY kill got a SHAKO...... WOOOT WOOOOT THANKS MAN THANKS!!!!!

[@HalobravoJJGaming]

I had a lot of issues with my merc dying but once I learned how to bug him hes way easier to keep alive. You just go to the inner cloister and go through the door on the left towards the jail and then run back in towards the waypoint and quickly close the door trapping your merc on the other side. Then you run to the bottom right until you cant see your merc on the map and wait till he teleports to you. After that melee mobs will ignore him and just run after you helping him survive a ton more. So now I start hell, go the the inner cloister and bug him, do countess, andy, tunnels, meph, pindle. My MF is non existent right now I will have to try getting a 3 socket helm for sure great idea. Also that bug with the stairs not appearing is super frustrating whenever it happens.

[@Jonathan-kb9jw]

Let you know what we think? It was straight up awesome dude! Thank you for the crystal clear guide on this build. Can't wait to destroy mobs and bosses.

[@SteveK36]

On a scale from 1 to Mona Lisa, this guide is easily on the Mona Lisa end. It was amazing.

[@Jayb0227]

Love the detail in the guide, makes things very clear! Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@bradward9402]

Best guide I’ve seen for the class I’ve originally chosen.. I used to reference icy veins when playing wow but didn’t know where to turn for this game. Played a ton of d3 but never any d2. Glad I clicked this video thanks a ton

[@xyanidenz1515]

Best hands down guide! thank you very much cause of this i got myself A Oculus and Shako within my first 150 runs ~ and got a little bonus of a vipermagic as well.. thanks again!!!

[@bonedog5130]

Thanks Raxx, I was a little unsure before the video, but not anymore. I'm 100% certain the best name for my firstborn is Vikhyat

[@Moles666]

Still my fav d2r video so far, re-watching like the 20th time...

[@jamiljiwani1440]

Awesome guide, thanks for taking the time to do this. Really makes it clear for those of us who haven't played for a while or are just starting.

[@Nrncrx]

Thank you for this vid. I've been playing this game mindlessly in a group, currently on Nightmare mode and haven't really thought of properly building my Sorc. You've explained tbings very well. I surely learned a lot.

[@ranos4037]

Im grateful that i saw your nicely informative easy cheesy explained vide and gave many many important hints and advices that i didnt knew when i was a kid and still good..let the games start!

[@jeremycuddy2778]

Thanks for this it is really helping me through my first playthrough. I'm already lvl 21 and I got Leaf and Stealth gonna wait till lvl 24 to do change over to cold and wreck everything. just wanted to say thank you for this guide it's very very good and well explained.

[@jordanherradura9558]

getting Vikhyat really boosted my build, thanks Raxx...

[@chrishiemer]

still dont know if its a joke or not :D

[@benberryman4570]

Stealth writhed great, and the sword from cow worked great. You rock! Thanks for the wonderful guide!!

[@LimJayhey15]

Best guide I’ve ever seen! No comparison

[@mattl1807]

Yo raxx, I've watched guides from other full time diablo 2 streamers but you were the first I heard to ever mentioned that the cata lvl2 map is random (i.e. go left or right, it doesn't matter). Good call man, I've been wondering about that for a while.

[@johnswire7859]

Cata lvl3 I guess. Cata lvl2 is right-oriented. ;-)

[@CastIronGinger]

Thank you so much for this guide! I've been struggling with Andy on Hell because my mercenary will not stop dieng so I'll make him a Treachery. I can still do the Mephisto Moat trick with about 320 MF, guess I just need better gear to make the runs faster, you rock man!

[@tjnor23]

I just started playing d2 so i been watching a lot of streams and youtubes. I gotta say this is top notch! Keep up the great work im looking forward to watching more of your vids

[@alberto2128]

Hey raxx I've been waiting this vid for a while... This 1h can save many many nights playing. Thx bro. Always at the top

[@Agnostic187]

Build is still A+. With that guide the link goes to, forget Fireball if you're end game, Get cold mastery maxed STAT. It makes the world of difference.

[@nurfedsteve2045]

exceptional video, thanks for the detailed information and having a great demeaner while doing it man. keep it up, we appreciate you. very easy to follow along as someone that is new to d2.

[@shifty198885]

Would love a fishymancer build guide like this *Or your variation on a summon necro. I've watched a few other build guides on them and read max roll and icy veins build. But would love your take on it seems everyone builds them a little diff. I am only able to play single player and would like to defeat ubers with my summon necro solo. Love your videos always calm easy to understand. Other build guides people talk to fast or don't go over stuff as well as you. Thanks for all the great content!

[@medic0157]

great video. I have beat Hell, but don't have all that great BIS stuff the builds have, so it helped confirm what i should be farming and doing.

[@DJEzraLive]

Big fan here Raxx, picked up D2R for some nostalgia, and I've really enjoyed this clip as it's been really helpful :)

[@im2kul74]

You are always helpful Raxx and thanks for taking time out to educate us to slay hell monsters easier... don't let others tell you otherwise

[@kernaburna]

I really liked this video. I can't tell if your actually being condescending or if your just that passionate about this. Either way you inspired me to make a blizzard sorceress. I just got her to 28 and re speced. Holy shit it's fun

[@mreloe007]

Loved the video! Very informative! Watched from start to finish and will probably come back for rewatching key points later

[@gloweye]

Didn't get my hands on a Lem for the Treachery yet. So I grabbed a smoke, which is better than random shit. At least it maxes out the merc resistances. Still hoping for the Lem, though. Also Hell Act 3 now, and still using a Stealth.

[@influencija]

Thank you Raxx! Watched the whole thing, it was very helpful

[@ChrisTallman]

@8:32 looks like that's the random teleport from your Occulus! Great vid thx for putting together @Raxxanterax

[@tiagonascimento4386]

Shit man i played 20 years ago d2 over 1000 hours but the stealth thing its new for me so early on in the game. Thx man you deserve so much more subs and credit for your content👍

[@johnswire7859]

I have just re-watched this guide and was astonished as to how much information I missed from the first time. All Rax's guides I watched do not contain bla-bla-bla bullshit, only crucial information, and this is amazing. Given that this guide is almost 1-hour long, you can imagine how much info it does contain if literally every word is useful! There is one question however which I could not find an answer to, although it's pretty straitforward -- STR requirements for Monarch (156 if I am correct) are pretty tough, and most other streamers and guides assume that you already have Anihilus and Torch charms giving you 20+20 to all attributes. However, in order to hunt them, you should have Monarch, I gather. In order to use Monarch, you should have Anihilus and Torch. A vicious circle. From what I see in this guide, Rax does not have neither of the two imba charms nor other STR-boosting items and still wears Monarch. Does it mean that it is ok to sacrifice that lot of Vitality at the cost of investing quite a lot of attributes points into STR for the sake of Monarch?

[@brigittedarcel1498]

"I may have misjudged you, outlander." I started a sorc and I am having a lot of fun. Right now I am using a leaf in normal act 4 and still killing everything. BTW I used your Hell method for Mephisto and it was awesome. I almost felt sorry for him LOL

[@yeahokay1051]

I enjoyed the video, was thorough as hell and filled with good tips. You did a great job, I played diablo 2 as a kid and only got through it with one character to nightmare difficulty lol now imma feel bit more competitive with it

[@natefick6877]

Awesome guide! Love it. You're my favorite person to come to for Diablo info and entertainment

[@tyleradams6898]

Seeing all these newbies that hasn't played d2 is amazing. I'm going on 10+ years of this game

[@brettbarnes4711]

Another great video rax just started on d2 after disappointing d4 so invaluable advice it’s appreciated thanks again an hour well spent mate

[@coucoutuveux]

Very very very (very) (very very) complete guide ! Thanks !

[@AMPLIFl]

Amazing guide mate. Thank you so much for how detailed you made it.

[@billlangston9454]

Great job by far the best explained guide for Blizzard Wiz Thank you very much

[@CJFool52]

Oh hells yes, was waiting for this one

[@Kawmbat_Veteran]

You and 95% of the community. Almost everyone plays a sorc. It's pathetic. Lots will uninstall because of it. Mark those words

[@johnswire7859]

@@Kawmbat_Veteran Why should I unistall it? You presume that everyone is playing co-op?

[@jmatao]

Best vids and breakdown. Mr llama may have the knowledge. But you broke this down beautifully my friend and the website is on point!

[@CHADKANDARIS]

if you dont get 4 sockets on the sword just alt control delete and close d2 right away and restart it. It will forget you did the quest and can do it again. Don't know if it still works on this new D2 but it used to work. Also works on the Imbue quest on Act 1

[@KBLV]

Damn dude you are so skilled, a real pro gamer. I'm impressed.

[@IVANGUARDI]

Dude your videos are so detailed and I can see the effort that goes into it all, thank you so much!

[@MrHarrilasagna]

Great thorough video and answered a lot of questions long forgotten from my teenage D2 days. 🤜🤛

[@TL-Sneax]

Great vid, especially with regards to the treachery runeword. Thanks!

[@johnswire7859]

Does anybody know what is the trick of the Treachery runeword used by merc? From its attributes, it does not seem anything outstanding at all...

[@jasonbonadio2084]

Love it, lot of great tips in general in here. Also need a pally vid!!!

[@anonymous99985]

We love a classic WW Baba. How about a 1-99 and final build guide for it? Much like your start for season guide for D3 where you calmy and simply give each step to farming end game content. That would be fantastic. Thanks for all the content.

[@unknownunknown-ni1ns]

if you dont use right item level crystal sword/broad sword it will be only 3 sockets from quest, it has to be a high item level

[@davenrandles2965]

This is why you get it from normal cows

[@omulu4007]

Great guide Raxx! Awesome job as always! Right now I’m looking for the runes to put up the gear.

[@therevnant]

This may actually make me buy the game!! thanks for the info Rax keep up the good work!

[@firefly5677]

Great video and guide. My only recommendation would be to add killing non cold immune boss groups on the way to Andariel. It only takes a couple to stop and kill a boss group, so it doesn't add much time to a run, and you can find some pretty great things from them. My friend got his Oculus doing this

[@SwiFTDBL]

this forsure... i found a tal's ammy in NM countess....not even from countess from a random mob lol

[@Ducrider999]

Great guide Rax thank you , put on 3 new items with no problem

[@xxVVAST3Dxx]

amazing, thanks Rax! imo your guides are the best

[@kristopherleslie8343]

I’ve done the pure static field and early leveling. I use a frost nova wand or staff with +3 on it and it cleans up pretty well for normal

[@Beschaulichkeit]

I am really impressed with this. Thank you for such a thorough and straightforward approach to this.

[@charleswilliam8335]

And one other thing, there is going to be a big influx of beginners so for content I'd maybe gear in that direction maybe? Again thanks man!

[@NickHazard9M]

Lol sorry it kept bothering me that you kept saying southwest during the meph run when you were pointing to the southeast haha

[@gnarxy]

If council is a center issue you can bait Mephisto to the center circle depression, teleport top right and she will wedge against the stairs and be out of range to hit you as well.

[@alexandrelapointe2006]

loved it! very nice thorough guide

[@unknownunknown-ni1ns]

the fixation on stealth helps show people how to build rune words and such but you dont need stealth let alone to farm for it over and over till you get it. yes its nice, and yes speed runners farm for it. but if your just playing the game to play a game you absolutely dont need it right at the begining and you will find the runes as you play.

[@stephanj496]

Best Guide for me. Happy 4 your new content

[@playerone6434]

Smoke armor (NefLum) is actually also pretty decent to keep your Mercenary (or yourself) alive if you don´t have the runes for Treachery. Another good option is also Duriels Shell.

[@gareiis2824]

Raxx is a legend. Been watching you since my early D3 days you're content quality somehow only improves. Thank you for everything you do for the community sir.

[@SA_Jay]

Thanks, that was great, I watched the full 58 min

[@wxmyjnsn]

One of the best videos on this. GREAT job! thank you

[@Alexandr86rRus]

Кайфовый гайд!!! Спасибо тебе мой иностранный друг!!👍😀

[@phillip7506]

Great video, Raxx! Thank you!

[@chrishiemer]

wow best video seen in diablo resurrected your hints are outstanding :DD

[@machtallesanders]

Thanks for the great video. It explained a lot of things to me that I didn't know. I have just started to play with my sorceress and I already know what to look out for. Even if it will take a while before I can play like you;)

[@YorkyPoo_UAV]

Some are saying the cold mastery is working how it should now. I farm the 2 bosses at frigid highland and wonder if this would break their immunity

[@danielhuskins]

love it, we need more guides like this, well explained! keep it coming man.

[@xXtenseXx]

jesus when you said look at that 50 minutes I thought you were bullshittin, time ran so fast but the content was on point and catchy

[@KennethDavis]

Loved the detail and chapters. Great tutorial! Much appreciated 🙏💯🙌