ladder lvling

Resistance is so much important now Ive found, especially in HC. I've noticed myself shopping just for light resist clothing in a2, or fire resist clothing in a4. It really helps a lot, more then most people think.

Many of my friends now are able to do hell meph runs, but my 73 sorc can barely do nm meph. And ive only been in a1 hell on any of my chars, its super hard. How can you guys do hell pindle/meph ?