Sorceress is the Easiest Class to Level in Diablo 2: Resurrected
Veteran Diablo 2 players overwhelmingly recommend Sorceress for smooth, frustration-free leveling. With dominating offensive magic, excellent survivability through range and control, and great farming potential, she simply checks all the boxes.
An Arsenal of Devastating Spells
The Sorceress wields the powers of ice, lightning and fire. Her varied spell arsenal allows destroying any enemy in your path, clearing quests and content quickly. Skills like Frozen Orb, Chain Lightning, and Hydra means you dictate engagements on your own safe terms.
According to veteran Sorceress speed leveler MrLlamaSC:
"Frozen Orb combined with Static Field just demolishes groups while letting you keep distance. Lightning and Fire builds dish out incredible area damage for wiping entire screens too. The Sorc really can‘t be touched for fast leveling."
Safety Through Range and Crowd Control
Attacking from long range while freezing, shocking and slowing approaching enemies results in very safe leveling. Teleport can instantly reposition you away from danger. This forgiving playstyle is perfect for newer players learning the game.
Sorceress Crowd Control Capabilities
| Skill | Type | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen Orb | Cold | Slows enemies |
| Frost Nova | Cold | Freezes groups in place |
| Thunder Storm | Lightning | Stuns foes |
According to Diablo veteran Dbrunski125:
"I always recommend Sorceress first simply due to the range and crowd control to keep you safe. Teleport also lets you skip threats and progress quickly."
Numerous Beginner Friendly Builds
The Sorceress offers new players impactful cookie-cutter builds like Frozen Orb, Lightning or Meteorb requiring minimal specific gear to function well. The skill synergy system also passively powers your abilities as you level.
Beginner Sorceress Builds by Popularity
| Build | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Frozen Orb | 35% |
| Lightning | 30% |
| Meteorb | 20% |
| Blizzard | 10% |
| Fireball | 5% |
*poll from d2.maxroll.gg builds hub
"You really can‘t go wrong with Sorc," explains long-time Diablo 2 content creator Dbrunski125. "Access to Teleport and the raw power of builds like Frozen Orb or Lightning helps tremendously in learning the game."
Excels at Magic Finding and Farming
A well-geared Sorceress speeds through boss runs and areas like Chaos Sanctuary later on, racking up loads of loot quickly with her clear speed. Her Teleport coupled with powerful cold spells to shatter corpses also makes her one of the premier magic finding classes.
According to popular community site JSP:
"The Sorceress can farm gear and runes faster than other classes in the late game to really round out your build. The mobility and damage is just unreal – she‘s the perfect magic finder."
So there we have it. If you want to easily destroy enemies, safely learn fight mechanics, skip past roadblocks or quickly farm up gear, the Sorceress is without question the premiere starting class in Diablo II Resurrected. She simply won‘t disappoint.
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