gale control sorc level 12

pop Elixir of Bloodlusts for chain lightning shenanigans unless you need another elixir for a specific fight

read the guide to sorconomics to understand how to pump damage with scrolls in lategame

run bolts of doom when you get markoheshkir

gear options before final set/alt options:

WEAPON

The Spellsparkler

Melf’s First Staff replace spellsparkler

SHIELD

any with +2 ac until act 2

Sentinel Shield

ARMOR

The Protecty Sparkwall is useful all the way until act 3

Robe of the Weave

HELMET

The Shadespell Circlet

Fistbreaker Helm

Mask of Soul Perception if going first is important, can be taken off after turn 1

GLOVES

Bracers of Defense

BOOTS

Boots of Stormy Clamour

AMULET

Psychic Spark

Amulet of the Harpers defensive option

Spellcrux Amulet can be taken off after use

RING

Ring of Free Action until clerics can cast freedom of movement

Eversight Ring utility option

Snowburst Ring utility option