Notes from author
SL70 Melee-focused Sorcerer build.
Baller Swag Sword with 40dex does plenty phys damage on its own with an amazing moveset, add CMW with 40int and you got a high split-damage weapon that doesn't compromise roll speed.
Dark Hand on its own isn't an amazing shield by any means, but slap Strong Magic Shield on that puppy and you got an extremely lightweight shield that blocks most damage, be it physical or magic. Some things to note: You cannot simultaneously have CMW and SMS applied to your left and right hands, you still get knocked back quite a distance, and the stability is "okay".
FaP ring because this build doesn't have the most HP for the level as you're mainly speccing into 2 stats, DWGR for the extra iframes and quicker recovery for your rolling attacks.
You are pretty squishy and have no poise so the armor is mainly for fashion as 99 humanity is almost all of your defense. You can slap on a Crown of Dusk for the extra Soulmass damage, but it's generally not as useful as it is for other builds.
Have fun!