https://www.reddit.com/r/Torchlight/comments/12vlsjy/tl2_mana_problem_for_str_build_classes_in_early/

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Originally posted by littlerayCro:

I tried to build a shotgun outlander, however I find towards the end of Act 2, I started keeping on dying, mainly due to I was running out mana pretty quickly and can’t use my skills to clean up enemies quick enough.

I ended up starting a new character with glavie throw build (focus build), I ended up having a much easier time to maintain my mana and enjoy the play though.

I am wondering if I want to try another STR main character in the future, how should I manage the mana pool.

Another work-around for Torchlight-2 Strength Builds is to invest an equal amount of Stat Points every Level-Up with 2 Strength and 2 Focus (1 Dexterity or Vitality left-over).

While some players may prefer aiming for a pure Strength Build; Boris the randomly located (and empowered especially on late game leveled items) Stat Enchanter is very random on the Stats provided. It's unlikely that a pure Strength Build using Boris will have only Strength exclusively. For this reason; it's a viable option to aim for 200 / 200 Strength and Focus and 50 / 50 Dexterity and Vitality. It's not a fast tactic as Boris takes a time-sink to find however this option does provide much better automatic Mana Regen outside of Mana items.

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