I got baited by Kripparian into being a Firewall Sorc and while he is obviously able to pull it off, I have to admit that I am totally trash at it.
So if you are struggling like me, do yourself a favor and play Ice Shards Sorc. It’s so much easier and just as strong.
I had the exact opposite experience. Things were going well as Firewall Sorc. I saw this thread and others and tried Ice Shards for some variety. It was horrible compared to Firewall, especially on bosses, I switched back after only a couple hours.