Critique my third build + endgame questions!

http://imgur.com/WsBDyak - Character Sheet (I know my resistances are super low )
http://grimcalc.com/build/r5U1MH - grimcalc

Hey, so after having two characters rip on, hardcore around level 35, I decided to start up a softcore character so I could actually see the end of the game. I’ve been having a ton of fun, Log is an awesome end game boss. I had some questions about gearing up for elite as well as end game content
Build - How do I start pumping my resistances before elite? Is it just a matter of finding good gear rolls than supplementing with components? I know there are some max faction components that give +20 to a certain resist but is it more about gear or components? - For my build, what kind of gear rolls should I be looking for? I’m assuming any kind of plus elemental or chaos damage is really good or plus health, but is there anything else? - Where should I be looking to put more skillpoints? I want to max out flame touched, pick up flashbang, but from there, I’m not sure where to go? - Devotions. I’ve got the crane, the turtle (which has been a lifesaver) and one point in sailor’s guide, but I have 8 point sjust sitting there. Is lifesteal worth it? Are any offensive constellations worth it? Should I go full defence? Do I even need the turtle? - Despite having close to 5k HP, as I got to the necropolis and onward, I felt squishy, despite stomping the game earlier. Through Blast Shield, Turtle Shell and a potion skill I had on a belt, I never really died except to the sub boss before Log who one shotted me (LOL). Is this a resist problem?

  • Before I move on to Elite I’ve made a sort of psuedo checklist, max out all factions, buy writs, run BoC and SoT, is there anything else I should do before I move on ?

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Thanks for advice!

I only have one character that’s a little over 80 on softcore before I took a header into the hell that is HC. I just started playing the game a few weeks ago so my knowledge is not great but may be of some use.

It really really helps that you get your faction standing with most if not all factions to honored for augments or whatever they are called for resists to armor/rings/etc. Use them to bump those resists up. As you progress along you will obviously get gear drops that have resists on them so just balance in and out of what you need for resists.

You could be doing twice the damage if you had gone Sorcerer. :frowning:

What are you going for with your current build?