If anyone is still reading this, I have created a fire/dev build based on Krunch's template. I am relatively new to the game and have no idea what the nerfs were in the last year. My current build is:
L1 - Web Grendade (accuracy), Flares (damage)*
L2 - Fireblast (dmg)
L3 - 2 slot Fireblast (dmg)
L4 - Fireball (dmg)
L5 - 2 slot Fireball (dmg)
L6 - Caltrops (slow)
L7 - 1 slot Caltrops (slow)*, 1 slot Fireball (dmg)
L8 - Flame Breath (dmg)
L9 - 2 Slot Flame Breath (dmg)
L10 - Targetting Drone (tohit buff)
L11 - 2 Slot Fireball (6 slots now (dmg)
Now, above it is stated not to take flare. Well, that has helped me immensely up to this point, and while it may not be good in later levels, I'm sure it will work until around 15.
I am thinking however that I should have gotten 'Hasten' as it is stated on lower page five. Instead, I am level 11 now and still don't have it. I will HAVE to get it at 12. I don't need 'Hurdle'. I'll just go with the SS at 14.