QUOTE(Jack Tekila @ Jun 14 2017, 16:57)

I'm guessing that "with imperil" is a cheaper alternative, so I'm going with that. That means 4+1 or 3+2? And there is some recommendation on which piece(s) should be cotton?
Doesn't really change much cost-wise (it won't be cheap either way).
Depends on how you want to play.
QUOTE(Jack Tekila @ Jun 14 2017, 16:57)

The wiki says 0.68... The wiki is out of date or it's just an initial value to aim and then go to 0.8/1.0?
0.68 is for elemental mage, dark/holy need higher prof-factor to compensate for weaker imperil.
You don't need to reach the best prof-factor immediately, consider it a goal.
Same should be true when deciding the slots.
QUOTE(Jack Tekila @ Jun 14 2017, 16:57)

And how can I calculate it? consider monster level = my level?
(your dark prof - your level) / 2
Consider that base prof, when maxed, is your level or your level X 1.1 (if you get the perk).
So what you should consider is how much prof does your staff + your eventual cottons gave you in addition to the base one.
Example (note, you will see different values from the equipment since they will be scaled to your level)
my base prof: 528 (480 * 1.1 from holy perk)
prof from
staff: 124.83
prof from
gloves: 144.39
prof from
pants: 166.55
Total: 963.77
prof factor: ~1.01 which is optimal for no imperil play
You need to do similar considerations and choose the best slots (and since you are neither low level or swimming in credits there's little value in pursuing perfect combinations).