Well i play hardcore and there was this one sorc who rushed 7 ppl in the game *byherself in hell mode. She had frozen orb and chain lightning skills. Best rushing sorc ive ever seen, and was very fast too. Did all the quests for us. The only thing she was scared about was glooms in hell act5 doing anya.

EDIT: didnt see that you were short on good items....This sorc that was rushing us had very godly items btw.