Mass dispel vs Steel skin

[e30G]

I used this setup from 1.0 until the Mana Comm nerf:



If you have enough +mana items you can still survive with a setup similar to that.

[Rockwolf_]

Originally Posted by e30ernest

I used this setup from 1.0 until the Mana Comm nerf:
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If you have enough +mana items you can still survive with a setup similar to that.

Thanks. I'll be able to figure it out now... your answers have been very helpful.

[monktbd]

I think the biggest problem with mana control spells only at lvl 3 would be to have AS only at lvl 3 which is another 150 mana less every 25 seconds together with 100 from mana pool as an initial start point.

As I have just pointed out in the other thread I see mana pool the same as galynn and find it much more important how much mana you can gain per second in a fight where AS is the only reliable source since EB and MC nerf and the "always being in combat mode when I cast a heal spell" problem which lowers the regen rate.

I guess having mana and int items you could try the mental 7, MC 13, SM 15 and life, enchantements and sorcery 19 setup especially if you could add a high cs gem to your staff.

Using GH, MC, SS, MassDispell is pretty heavy on mana so you will need to set yourself an infinite 25 seconds timer on your desk to always fire AS ASAP

[Rockwolf_]

Originally Posted by monktbd

I think the biggest problem with mana control spells only at lvl 3 would be to have AS only at lvl 3 which is another 150 mana less every 25 seconds together with 100 from mana pool as an initial start point.
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I see mana pool the same as galynn and find it much more important how much mana you can gain per second in a fight where AS is the only reliable source...

This is a good point of view that I will take into account, while I review my setup. After all, having a lot of spells to protect yourself, while supporting your realm-mates, means nothing if you don't have the mana execute the necessary spells. In that case, it might be better to sacrifice a protective spell like steel skin.

Originally Posted by monktbd

I guess having mana and int items you could try the mental 7, MC 13, SM 15 and life, enchantements and sorcery 19 setup especially if you could add a high cs gem to your staff.

I would not be using the mental tree at all. But high int items seem to be important anyway.

Originally Posted by monktbd

Using GH, MC, SS, MassDispell is pretty heavy on mana so you will need to set yourself an infinite 25 seconds timer on your desk to always fire AS ASAP

Noted. I can try to play like this and if it doesn't work, I can always try changing my setup.

Thanks. You have given me another path to investigate.