Fire Grenado & Blackwater Cocktail Sorcerer
A Demolitionist+Arcanist Fire caster centered on Blackwater Cocktail's sustained AoE damage and Grenado's burst hits, layering debuffs with Flashbang and Thermite Mine. The author (S.E.P_Ralf) describes it as a beginner-friendly Hardcore "pure caster" build that pairs high damage with "very good survivability."
Blackwater Cocktail
The author posted video proof of defeating Kra'Vall, Korvaak, Theodin Marcell, Morgoneth, and Rashalga the Mad Queen on v1.1.9.8. Two SR65 clear videos are also linked, one of which the author admits was a "sloppy run" where multiple bosses got pulled together by mistake. No author re-verification on the current v1.2.1.6 patch could be confirmed.
Beginner ★★★★☆
Gear need ★★☆☆☆ (few required items — beginner-friendly)
Skills & Priorities
8A Demolitionist active throw skill dealing Fire and DoT damage in an area — this build's main damage source. Bind the Solael's Witchblade devotion's Eldritch Fire proc here (15% chance on attack).
A Demolitionist active throw skill used as a burst hit while Blackwater Cocktail is on cooldown. Bind the Alladrah's Phoenix devotion's Phoenix Fire proc here (100% chance on crit).
A Demolitionist deployable that adds ongoing Fire damage and a resistance-reduction debuff. Bind the Magi devotion's Fissure proc here (on attack).
A Demolitionist debuff skill that staggers enemies and lowers their Offensive Ability. Used at the start of an engagement alongside Thermite Mine to stack debuffs, per the guide.
A Demolitionist deployable added late-game for synergy with the Hexflame set, per the guide, used mainly as a proc anchor. Bind the Ulzuin's Torch devotion's Meteor Shower proc here.
An Arcanist defensive toggle that absorbs a portion of incoming damage — a survivability pillar. Bind the Behemoth devotion's Giant's Blood proc here (15% chance on being hit).
An Arcanist dispel skill that strips removable buffs from enemies and cleanses debuffs from yourself — it does not lock down enemy actions.
An Arcanist activated defensive skill — kept at 1 point as an emergency short-window damage absorption tool. Bind the Chariot of the Dead devotion's Wayward Soul proc here (20% chance on being hit).
Devotion Route (In Order)
21- 1.1 point in Crossroads (Chaos).
- 2.Complete Jackal (3pt / requires Chaos 1, already met by the running total; grants Chaos +3). A temporary investment refunded later.
- 3.1 point in Crossroads (Primordial).
- 4.Complete Sailor's Guide (4pt / requires Primordial 1, already met by the running total; grants Primordial +5). Also a temporary investment refunded later.
- 5.1 point in Crossroads (Eldritch).
- 6.Complete Quill (4pt / requires Eldritch 1, already met by the running total; grants Ascendant +3, Eldritch +3). Also a temporary investment refunded later.
- 7.Complete Behemoth (6pt / requires Chaos 3, Eldritch 4, Primordial 4, met by the running total of Chaos 3, Eldritch 4, Primordial 5; grants Chaos +2, Eldritch +3). Bind its Giant's Blood proc to Maiven's Sphere of Protection.
- 8.[Core] Complete Solael's Witchblade (5pt / requires Chaos 4, Eldritch 6, already met by the running total; grants Chaos +1, Eldritch +1). Bind its Eldritch Fire proc to Blackwater Cocktail.
- 9.Refund Jackal (3pt returned). Chaos stays at 4 from Solael's Witchblade's and Behemoth's own grants alone, so nothing else is affected.
- 10.1 point in Crossroads (Order).
- 11.Complete Lotus (4pt / requires Order 1, already met by the running total; grants Eldritch +3, Order +2).
- 12.Complete Harvestman's Scythe (6pt / requires Ascendant 3, Order 3, Primordial 5, already met by the running total; grants Ascendant +3, Primordial +3).
- 13.Complete Magi (7pt / requires Eldritch 10, already met by the running total; grants Eldritch +3). Bind its Fissure proc to Thermite Mine.
- 14.Refund Quill (4pt returned).
- 15.Refund the Eldritch Crossroads point (1pt returned). Eldritch stays at 10 from Solael's Witchblade's, Behemoth's, Lotus's, and Magi's own grants alone, so nothing is affected.
- 16.Complete Staff of Rattosh (6pt / requires Chaos 3, Order 3, Primordial 6, already met by the running total; grants Chaos +2, Primordial +3).
- 17.Refund Sailor's Guide (4pt returned).
- 18.Refund the Primordial Crossroads point (1pt returned). Primordial stays at 6 from Harvestman's Scythe's and Staff of Rattosh's own grants alone, so nothing is affected.
- 19.[Core] Complete Alladrah's Phoenix (5pt / requires Eldritch 6, Order 3, Primordial 6, already met by the running total; grants Ascendant +2, Eldritch +2). Bind its Phoenix Fire proc to Grenado.
- 20.[Core] Complete Chariot of the Dead (7pt / requires Ascendant 5, Eldritch 5, already met by the running total; grants Chaos +2, Eldritch +3). Bind its Wayward Soul proc to Mirror of Ereoctes.
- 21.[Core] Complete Ulzuin's Torch (7pt / requires Chaos 8, Eldritch 15, exactly met by the running total; grants no affinity). Bind its Meteor Shower proc to Mortar Trap. This lands at exactly 55/55 points including 2 Crossroads points (Chaos, Order). This bridge composition has been verified repeatedly for Fire/Chaos casters in this project (e.g. Defiler, Saboteur) — only the proc assignments were remapped to this build's skill kit.
Gear
- ▸Chase Incendiary Shoulderplates from the Cronley's Hideout boss, and Zarthuzellan's Codex from Grand Priest Zarthuzellan in Steps of Torment.
- ▸Buy Kymon's Badge from Benevald's shop in Blood Grove. Chase Ugdenbog Flamestrife from Larria in Ugdenbog.
- ▸Late leveling, chase Vilgazor's Heart in Ancient Grove. The guide emphasizes the whole progression runs on MIs, crafted gear, and faction gear only.
- ▸From level 94, craft Hexflame (legs and gloves) from a Coven of Ugdenbog blueprint. Until the blueprint drops, substitute Dreeg-Sect/Solael-Sect Legguards and Elite Harvest Grips.
- ▸Chase Chains of Ordas (belt) from Watcher Ordas in Port Valbury, and Gargabol's Ring from Gargabol in Ancient Grove.
Playstyle & Notes
- ▸Open with Flashbang and Thermite Mine to stack debuffs, then lay down Blackwater Cocktail.
- ▸Slot in Grenado while Blackwater Cocktail is on cooldown. Mortar Trap is used mainly as a proc anchor.
- ▸The author describes it as a "pure caster" that pairs high damage output with "very good survivability."
The guide doesn't give a resistance breakdown table, but flags levels 50-60 (Elite transition) and 70-80 (Ultimate transition) as checkpoints to review resistances and upgrade gear.
The original post doesn't list explicit weaknesses, though a commenter noted the levels 30-40 leveling section was initially missing and was added later. Since this is based on the older v1.1.9.8, it may not reflect balance changes from the current v1.2.1.6.
Farm Cronley's Hideout, Steps of Torment, Blood Grove, Ugdenbog (Larria, Coven reputation), Ancient Grove (Vilgazor, Gargabol), and Port Valbury.