Ice wiz sc.

[Sycho]

Anyone here done one?or know what items would be best to use? i am having trouble finding decent ones, i do not wish to spend too much time on it, only want about 2-3 artifacts, so what would be best to use?

 

[Amuse]

Moon Belt?
Traldors Oracle (with the 5% chance of no mana use )
Erinys Charm ... alittle hard to get ^^

 

[ilaya]

goddamit.. want this info for myself as well.. be more helpful peeps

+castspeed is THE thing esp with a moc/guarder/bodyguard thing happening.. get that sorted first yes?. it is soooo lovely

 

[Kahland]

i have a template for mine! but its hidden deeply in my manboobs! :XXXXXXXXXXXXX

 

[Chimaira]

can I touch them marracus?

 

[Ilum]

If you want to get an "ubar" spellcraft on an icewizard, try to get as much resist pierce as posssible - 5% from eriny's, 5% from jacina's sash, 5% from cloudsong charge and 5% from traldor's charge, or 5% from moon staff. Capped %damage and %cast speed is nice too - power% always nice, but you obviously have to prioritize a little.

Easy cheezy template = Moon belt+moonstaff or Traldors + Cloudsong + Nailah's Robes. Will give you 10% cast speed, 4% dmg 4% range and 5-15% spell pierce or something.

 

[prozze]

give 25% resist pierce in caster template
and 15% to not use mana (jacinas + traldor)
and 25% mana, ~20 dex cap ~20 int cap

zahur, ceremonian bracer, immolated ring x2, (gov), jacinas, traldors, scalars

 

[prozze]

hi zip, danske skallen to you m8

 

[Chimaira]

give 25% resist pierce in caster template
and 15% to not use mana (jacinas + traldor)
and 25% mana, ~20 dex cap ~20 int cap

zahur, ceremonian bracer, immolated ring x2, (gov), jacinas, traldors, scalars

f00kin hellz0r

 

[Equendil]

Random quick template I made.

I assumed :
- You really want to spend as little time as possible and you are not willing to spend 30p+ on scrolls etc.
- You still want decent ToA stats (as an ice wiz, cast speed, some resist pierce, and bit of stat boosting, well, standard caster stuff)
- You're going to RvR with your wiz

So I excluded templates with jacinah's sash, eriny's, tartaros, nailah's robe etc

Items in order of appearance :

- Crown of Zahur for some pierce resist and maybe powershield, levels off RvR, so that's so much less to farm.
- Traldors Oracle, 5% cast speed, 5% resist pierce, another 5% resist pierce/dmg on active. Easy to get, levels fast.
- Ancient Copper Necklace
- Mantle of Desert Shadow for bit of dex boost, drops off band of star encounter, seen several of those on CMs. Got one if you want.
- Sun Ruby - Lost in the Sands of Time quest, 4% cast speed
- Woven Hair of Malamis, drops off Malice, dex & acuity cap increase
- Ring of the Seventh ??? - Seven Coins quest,
- Crocodile's Tears Ring - pretty nice if you consider the 5% dmg decrease, easy to get, levels relatively fast.
- Ceremonial Bracer, Mesmeration / Stun shield, levels off RvR, not hard to get, dex cap increase
- Ebon Hide Bracer - Parade for a Paladin quest

No uber drop, still a bit of artifact hunting & levelling though, Ceremonial bracer is a bugger to level but that's made easy next patch (or maybe on live actually ?). May have to swap 9% spirit or something for 9% slash until ceremonial bracer / zahur are levelled some still, or else hello low slash resists until then.

Anyway, that gives :

Stats
Int: 85 Hits: 276
Con: 81 Dex: 93

Resists
Body: 27 Energy: 26 Crush: 26
Cold: 25 Matter: 17 Thrust: 26
Heat: 25 Spirit: 26 Slash: 26

Skills
11 Cold Magic

Focus

50 Cold Focus
50 Fire Focus
50 Earth Focus

Cap Increases
12 Int
18 Dex
80 Hits
5 Power
6 Con

Other Bonuses
9 Casting Speed Bonus
5 Pierce resist Bonus
21 Power Percentage Bonus

+ 5% dmg decrease on croc ring, 5% dmg/resist pierce on traldor, powershield and 5% resist pierce on zahur's.

Piece Listing

Chest
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 9 Slash Resist - 99 polished Watery Shielding
Gem 2: 16 Dexterity - 99 polished Vapor Essence
Gem 3: 9 Cold Resist - 99 polished Icy Shielding
Gem 4: 9 Heat Resist - 99 polished Heated Shielding
Utility: 64.67

Arms
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 16 Dexterity - 99 polished Vapor Essence
Gem 2: 22 Constitution - 99 precious Earthen Essence
Gem 3: 11 Energy Resist - 99 faceted Light Shielding
Gem 4: 36 Hits - 99 imperfect Blood Essence
Utility: 56.33

Head
Name: (ART) Crown of Zahur - Powershield - Arcane Leadership
Level: 51 Quality: 99
Effect 1: 18 Acuity
Effect 2: 8 Power Percentage Bonus
Effect 3: 5 Crush Resist
Effect 4: 5 Slash Resist
Effect 5: 5 Thrust Resist
Effect 6: 5 Acuity Cap Increase
Utility: 42.00

Legs
Imbue Points: 37.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 7 Body Resist - 99 imperfect Dusty Shielding
Gem 2: 11 Thrust Resist - 99 faceted Airy Shielding
Gem 3: 3 Cold Magic - 99 rough Icy Evocation Sigil
Gem 4: 7 Matter Resist - 99 imperfect Earthen Shielding
Utility: 65.00

Hands
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 4 Cold Magic - 99 flawed Icy Evocation Sigil
Gem 2: 60 Hits - 99 precious Blood Essence
Gem 3: 9 Spirit Resist - 99 polished Vapor Shielding
Gem 4: 19 Constitution - 99 faceted Earthen Essence
Utility: 65.67

Feet
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 11 Energy Resist - 99 faceted Light Shielding
Gem 2: 60 Hits - 99 precious Blood Essence
Gem 3: 5 Crush Resist - 99 flawed Fiery Shielding
Gem 4: 7 Spirit Resist - 99 imperfect Vapor Shielding
Utility: 61.00

Two Handed
Name: (ART) Traldors Oracle - Arcane Siphon - Arch Magery
Level: 51 Quality: 99
DPS: Bonus:
Effect 1: 15 Acuity
Effect 2: 50 All Focus Bonus
Effect 3: 5 Casting Speed Bonus
Effect 4: 15 Dexterity
Effect 5: 6 Heat Resist
Effect 6: 6 Cold Resist
Effect 7: 5 Resist Pierce Bonus
Utility: 45.00

Neck
Name: Ancient Copper Necklace - Lost Stone of Arawn
Level: 51 Quality: 99
Bonus:
Effect 1: 10 Spirit Resist
Effect 2: 10 Body Resist
Effect 3: 10 Crush Resist
Effect 4: 10 Thrust Resist
Utility: 80.00

Cloak
Name: (ToA) Mantle of Desert Shadow
Level: 51 Quality: 97
Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 15 Constitution
Effect 2: 40 Hits
Effect 3: 6 Constitution Cap Increase
Effect 4: 6 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 5: 40 Hits Cap Increase
Utility: 20.00

Jewel
Name: (ToA) Sun Ruby - Lost in the Sands of Time
Level: 51 Quality: 99
Bonus:
Effect 1: 22 Acuity
Effect 2: 10 Constitution
Effect 3: 4 Casting Speed Bonus
Effect 4: 5 Power Percentage Bonus
Effect 5: 5 Power Cap Increase
Utility: 21.33

Belt
Name: (TOA) Woven Hair of Malamis
Level: 51 Quality: 99
Bonus:
Effect 1: 8 Power Percentage Bonus
Effect 2: 15 Acuity
Effect 3: 15 Dexterity
Effect 4: 7 Acuity Cap Increase
Effect 5: 7 Dexterity Cap Increase
Utility: 20.00

Right Ring
Name: (ToA) Ring of the Seventh Sickness - Seven Coins
Level: 51 Quality: 99
Bonus: 100
Effect 1: 15 Constitution
Effect 2: 13 Dexterity
Effect 3: 4 Cold Magic
Effect 4: 40 Hits
Effect 5: 6 Crush Resist
Utility: 60.67

Left Ring
Name: (ART) Crocodile's Tears Ring - Conversion - Radiant Aura
Level: 51 Quality: 99
Bonus:
Effect 1: 4 Heat Resist
Effect 2: 4 Cold Resist
Effect 3: 4 Energy Resist
Effect 4: 4 Matter Resist
Effect 5: 4 Body Resist
Effect 6: 15 Acuity
Utility: 50.00

Right Wrist
Name: (ART) Ceremonial Bracer - Mesmeration Feedback - Stun Feedback
Level: 51 Quality: 99
Bonus:
Effect 1: 18 Dexterity
Effect 2: 40 Hits
Effect 3: 5 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 4: 40 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 5: 6 Slash Resist
Utility: 34.00

Left Wrist
Name: (ToA) Ebon Hide Bracer - Parade for a Paladin
Level: 51 Quality: 99
Bonus:
Effect 1: 6 Cold Resist
Effect 2: 6 Body Resist
Effect 3: 6 Heat Resist
Effect 4: 6 Slash Resist
Effect 5: 6 Matter Resist
Utility: 60.00

 

[[NO]Magmatic]

Just for the fun of it, lets say someone does have money to spend...

Make a suit with 5% active resist piercing from either Zahur / Cloudsong, 5% active resist piercing from Traldor, and 15% passive resist piercing (preferably from Jacina/Erinys/Traldor) and 4% damage from GoV / Nailah (Preferably GoV), 10% speed/range and as much power/+skill/+cap as you can get... And, cap resists + stats... For a 'perfect' suit, get +11 cold and as much +fire as possible...

Anything goes, the most exotic items you can think off...

Currently I've got +10 int/dex, 15% resist piercing (passive), 10% active (cloudsong/traldor), 4% damage, cap'd resist/stats/cold magic, +7 fire, 10% power, 10% speed, 14% (bah) range... Think that was it, oh and +11 buffs, 7 more AF for teh winz (only 82 int though, instead of 85)

Top that and get a cookie
(would suck though, as I'd have to remake my SC suit )

 

[Stallion]

that sucks tbh mag.
rdy to give that cookie up!

 

[Ilum]

Just for the fun of it, lets say someone does have money to spend...

Make a suit with 5% active resist piercing from either Zahur / Cloudsong, 5% active resist piercing from Traldor, and 15% passive resist piercing (preferably from Jacina/Erinys/Traldor) and 4% damage from GoV / Nailah (Preferably GoV), 10% speed/range and as much power/+skill/+cap as you can get... And, cap resists + stats... For a 'perfect' suit, get +11 cold and as much +fire as possible...

Anything goes, the most exotic items you can think off...

Currently I've got +10 int/dex, 15% resist piercing (passive), 10% active (cloudsong/traldor), 4% damage, cap'd resist/stats/cold magic, +7 fire, 10% power, 10% speed, 14% (bah) range... Think that was it, oh and +11 buffs, 7 more AF for teh winz (only 82 int though, instead of 85)

Top that and get a cookie
(would suck though, as I'd have to remake my SC suit )

You need more %dmg

 

[Equendil]

Top that and get a cookie
(would suck though, as I'd have to remake my SC suit )

Am I allowed a bit of freedom on resists ? I mean, do you *really* fear those shammy dots ?

Up for the challenge anyway.

 

[[NO]Magmatic]

You need more %dmg

I wonder how you'd get more %dmg without sacrificing resist piercing, because the only item that has it except nailah/gov is taratos, which means dumping traldor, and traldor > taratos... But hey 15% passive resist piercing (or more, but again dont think thats possible) and 4% damage or more (but dont think thats possible without dropping traldor)...

All resists 24% or more, matter could slide to 20% ish, but not much lower... (we run into shammy's a lot and they do use their dot an awefull lot to kill me when bodyguarded)

I'm rather attached to my cookies, so it better be good

 

[Ariacs]

Remember if you go for resist pierce, its bugged atm. It increases DDs, but reduces DoT, Debuffs and combos(DD+snare etc) values by that ammount also. Its a bug thats been in ToA since release.

http://vnboards.ign.com/Albion_Mage_Professions/b20917/68238572/?12

 

[gnafse]

might be worth noting that the shammy singel dot is Body dmg, the AE dot is matter dmg

 

[Ilum]

I wonder how you'd get more %dmg without sacrificing resist piercing, because the only item that has it except nailah/gov is taratos, which means dumping traldor, and traldor > taratos... But hey 15% passive resist piercing (or more, but again dont think thats possible) and 4% damage or more (but dont think thats possible without dropping traldor)...

All resists 24% or more, matter could slide to 20% ish, but not much lower... (we run into shammy's a lot and they do use their dot an awefull lot to kill me when bodyguarded)

I'm rather attached to my cookies, so it better be good

There is a belt with 2% spell dmg atleast

 

[Sycho]

Zahur's crown/traldor's oracle and maddening scalars i probably use, that a good combo?xD

 

[Equendil]

Zahur's crown/traldor's oracle and maddening scalars i probably use, that a good combo?xD

Not a bad one, hope you have the scrolls for maddening scalars though

Gonna give a go at another template.

PS: Mag, I failed doing a better template with Jacina's & Eriny's

 

[Equendil]

What about this :

Config Report

Stats
Int: 106 Hits: 196
Con: 80 Dex: 92

Resists
Body: 33 Energy: 26 Crush: 26
Cold: 25 Matter: 21 Thrust: 26
Heat: 24 Spirit: 23 Slash: 26

Skills
10 Cold Magic

Focus
50 Cold Focus
50 Fire Focus
50 Earth Focus

Cap Increases
23 Int
16 Dex
40 Hits
5 Power
6 Con

Other Bonuses
10 Casting Speed Bonus
5 Pierce Resist Bonus
20 Power Percentage Bonus

Piece Listing

Chest
Name: (ToA) Lightning Embossed Cloth Robe - 130pts Heal - Aerus
Level: 49 Quality: 100
AF: 51 Bonus:
Effect 1: 18 Intelligence
Effect 2: 6 Energy Resist
Effect 3: 6 Power Percentage Bonus
Effect 4: 5 Power Cap Increase
Effect 5: 2 Casting Speed Bonus
Effect 6: 8 Acuity Cap Increase
Utility: 24.00

Arms
Imbue Points: 37.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 9 Energy Resist - 99 polished Light Shielding
Gem 2: 9 Slash Resist - 99 polished Watery Shielding
Gem 3: 16 Constitution - 99 polished Earthen Essence
Gem 4: 4 Cold Magic - 99 flawed Icy Evocation Sigil
Utility: 66.67

Head
Name: (ART) Crown of Zahur - Powershield - Arcane Leadership
Level: 51 Quality: 99
AF: Bonus:
Effect 1: 18 Acuity
Effect 2: 8 Power Percentage Bonus
Effect 3: 5 Crush Resist
Effect 4: 5 Slash Resist
Effect 5: 5 Thrust Resist
Effect 6: 5 Acuity Cap Increase
Utility: 42.00

Legs
Imbue Points: 36.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 58%
Gem 1: 11 Thrust Resist - 99 faceted Airy Shielding
Gem 2: 11 Energy Resist - 99 faceted Light Shielding
Gem 3: 2 Cold Magic - 99 uncut Icy Evocation Sigil
Gem 4: 5 Crush Resist - 99 flawed Fiery Shielding
Utility: 64.00

Hands
Name: (ART) Maddening Scalars - Shield.Damage Return - Shapeshift
Level: 51 Quality: 99
AF: Bonus:
Effect 1: 40 Hits
Effect 2: 15 Dexterity
Effect 3: 15 Acuity
Effect 4: 6 Power Percentage Bonus
Effect 5: 3 Casting Speed Bonus
Effect 6: 5 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 7: 5 Acuity Cap Increase
Utility: 30.00

Feet
Imbue Points: 37.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 22 Constitution - 99 precious Earthen Essence
Gem 2: 22 Dexterity - 99 precious Vapor Essence
Gem 3: 9 Spirit Resist - 99 polished Vapor Shielding
Gem 4: 7 Cold Resist - 99 imperfect Icy Shielding
Utility: 61.33

Two Handed
Name: (ART) Traldors Oracle - Arcane Siphon - Arch Magery
Level: 51 Quality: 99
DPS: Bonus:
Effect 1: 15 Acuity
Effect 2: 50 All Focus Bonus
Effect 3: 5 Casting Speed Bonus
Effect 4: 15 Dexterity
Effect 5: 6 Heat Resist
Effect 6: 6 Cold Resist
Effect 7: 5 Pierce Resist Bonus
Utility: 45.00

Neck
Name: Ancient Copper Necklace - Lost Stone of Arawn
Level: 51 Quality: 99
Bonus:
Effect 1: 10 Spirit Resist
Effect 2: 10 Body Resist
Effect 3: 10 Crush Resist
Effect 4: 10 Thrust Resist
Utility: 80.00

Cloak
Name: (ToA) Mantle of Desert Shadow
Level: 51 Quality: 97
Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 15 Constitution
Effect 2: 40 Hits
Effect 3: 6 Constitution Cap Increase
Effect 4: 6 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 5: 40 Hits Cap Increase
Utility: 20.00

Jewel
Name: (TOA) Mau Totem of the Warlock
Level: 51 Quality: 99
Bonus:
Effect 1: 32 Hits
Effect 2: 5 Body Resist
Effect 3: 5 Matter Resist
Effect 4: 5 Acuity Cap Increase
Effect 5: 5 Dexterity Cap Increase
Utility: 28.00

Belt
Name: (ToA) Lava Etched Belt - Telgar's Redemption
Level: 51 Quality: 99
Bonus:
Effect 1: 15 Intelligence
Effect 2: 15 Dexterity
Effect 3: 6 Body Resist
Effect 4: 6 Heat Resist
Effect 5: 44 Hits
Utility: 55.00

Right Ring
Name: (ToA) Cenaoln's Ring of Power - Sacrificial Rites
Level: 51 Quality: 99
Bonus:
Effect 1: 25 Acuity
Effect 2: 12 Constitution
Effect 3: 12 Dexterity
Effect 4: 4 Spirit Resist
Effect 5: 4 Matter Resist
Utility: 48.67

Left Ring
Name: (ToA) Ring of the Seventh ??? - Seven Coins
Level: 51 Quality: 99
Bonus: 100
Effect 1: 15 Constitution
Effect 2: 13 Dexterity
Effect 3: 4 Cold Magic
Effect 4: 40 Hits
Effect 5: 6 Crush Resist
Utility: 60.67

Right Wrist
Name: (ToA) Ebon Hide Bracer - Parade for a Paladin
Level: 51 Quality: 99
Bonus:
Effect 1: 6 Cold Resist
Effect 2: 6 Body Resist
Effect 3: 6 Heat Resist
Effect 4: 6 Slash Resist
Effect 5: 6 Matter Resist
Utility: 60.00

Left Wrist
Name: (ToA) Ebon Hide Bracer - Parade for a Paladin
Level: 51 Quality: 99
Bonus:
Effect 1: 6 Cold Resist
Effect 2: 6 Body Resist
Effect 3: 6 Heat Resist
Effect 4: 6 Slash Resist
Effect 5: 6 Matter Resist
Utility: 60.00

 

[[NO]Magmatic]

There is a belt with 2% spell dmg atleast

So you mean dropping 5% resist piercing for 2% dmg?
(and the level 10 25% group power-ability)

Now that aint a good trade off now is it ?

Apparently you can drop cloudsong for the ML9 feathered cloak and get Zahur crown, but I think I'd be down 5% casting speed, which can be gotten else where ofc, but where

 

[Ilum]

So you mean dropping 5% resist piercing for 2% dmg?
(and the level 10 25% group power-ability)

Now that aint a good trade off now is it ?

Apparently you can drop cloudsong for the ML9 feathered cloak and get Zahur crown, but I think I'd be down 5% casting speed, which can be gotten else where ofc, but where

Dunno, I play Cabalist so I don't really need that much resist piercing - it's atleast not worth sacrificing %damage to get.

 

[Ilum]

Also, RvR'ing for first time with my Cabalist with my ToA suit had me realize how insanely useful the wolf morph on Scalars were. I think any caster would really treasure being able to morph into something less revealing where opponent can't see animation of spell casting and such.

 

[[NO]Magmatic]

Dunno, I play Cabalist so I don't really need that much resist piercing - it's atleast not worth sacrificing %damage to get.

I cant test this easely myself, but from what I hear from Garb (RR11 eld on exc) says that resist piercing is substracted first (so lets say 26 - 15% passive, 11% left) and after that debuff is applied...

If thats true (as said, cant test this myself), then you'd have as much gain from resist piercing as I do... More so then 2% extra damage...

Seeing 5% resist piercing == 5% more damage unless your up against high levels of AoM / BAoD, in which case its a bit less... And the 2% damage is affected by resists, at least thats my guess... (depends if the extra damage is added on your damage before or after resist)

 

[Ilum]

I cant test this easely myself, but from what I hear from Garb (RR11 eld on exc) says that resist piercing is substracted first (so lets say 26 - 15% passive, 11% left) and after that debuff is applied...

If thats true (as said, cant test this myself), then you'd have as much gain from resist piercing as I do... More so then 2% extra damage...

Seeing 5% resist piercing == 5% more damage unless your up against high levels of AoM / BAoD, in which case its a bit less... And the 2% damage is affected by resists, at least thats my guess... (depends if the extra damage is added on your damage before or after resist)

Hm...

1) Resist pierece is bugged for DOT's and Debuff's atm, so it actually makes my body debuff last shorter time (apparently, havent tested personally).
2) You can't debuff below -5%, which means 50% debuff + 10-15% resist pierce is always enough, unless facing BaoD.
3) Yes, % damage is affected by resists, but when the resists are removed with debuff, it doesnt matter.

 

[Equendil]

If thats true (as said, cant test this myself), then you'd have as much gain from resist piercing as I do... More so then 2% extra damage...

Once you hit for cap, you gain 0% damage though, whereas you can raise your cap with tartaros/nailah and nuke those mids even harder

Granted, hibs are more tricky with their 50% resist to body.

 

[Equendil]

Hm...
2) You can't debuff below -5%, which means 50% debuff + 10-15% resist pierce is always enough, unless facing BaoD.

Are you sure about that ? I was testing the debuff some time ago (wanted to check wether the ToA debuff bonus was working on resist debuff), and was surprised to find out debuffing someone with 26% item resists was taking him down to -5% (I was expecting -10%), and just assumed it was the way Mythic changed the resist debuff to only be half as effective on anything but resist buffs, ie, the 50% (62% really, 125% on spec spell) debuff ends up debuffing 31% resists. Guess I'll have to test again.

 

[[NO]Magmatic]

Once you hit for cap, you gain 0% damage though, whereas you can raise your cap with tartaros/nailah and nuke those mids even harder

Granted, hibs are more tricky with their 50% resist to body.

Nailah / Tartaros dont increase cap, unlike MoM... At least I've not seen a cap increase with the 4% from GoV...

And Mythic (as far as I know) did not put in a hard-cap on how much you can debuff for... I dont know if resist piercing lowers the time that a debuff lasts though...

The way the resists got changed is that you only get 50% debuff if the person your debuffing is buffed (e.g. has resist buffs), wouldnt be supprised (knowing mythic) that this is bugged though... End result is only 30ish % debuff instead of 50%...

I would like to see some tests with someone that has 15% passive and 10% active and then debuff someone and then nuke that person... Nuking is important, as bonuses will not show the amount removed by resist piercing...

With 20% (10% passive, 10% active, still need jacina @ 10) I hit for 400ish or so, I like it, I like it a lot

 

[Equendil]

The way the resists got changed is that you only get 50% debuff if the person your debuffing is buffed (e.g. has resist buffs), wouldnt be supprised (knowing mythic) that this is bugged though... End result is only 30ish % debuff instead of 50%...

Digged a bit, and here's parts of 1.65 patch :

Cabalist/Enchanter/Runemaster changes

- The Diminish Immunities line in the Cabalist Vivification list, the Vex of Cold line in the Runemaster Runes of Destruction list, and the Amplify Heat
line in the Enchanter Empowering line have been reduced from 15 to 8 seconds. These three lines debuff damage types the caster herself can cast, which makes the leeway provided by the increased "teamwork" duration the other resist debuff lines have unnecessary.

- Previously, resist debuffs counted double versus resist buffs. This has been changed to make them count normally against item, buff, and racial resists.

The second bit is complete non sense, that's for sure.

My guess is Mythic used their sledgehammer and made debuffs half as effective, called it a fix, and made up that confusing thing in the patch note.

That would make the best debuff 31%, which is consistant with the -5% end result on a target with 26% item resists.

Oh, btw, Tartaros and Nailah's trully increase your cap, and even better, the bonus is cumulative with Mastery of Magery from what I gathered. Cap record on a baseline 179 nuke with MoM5, tartaros, nailah's and active 5% from traldor is 705 = 179*3*1.15 (MoM) * 1.14 (Artifacts).