So after finding out the lich gets to transform into a reaper and go melee on people I had to try out the class. It actually ended up being really cool but I really don't enjoy the constant life drain on lich. Sure its fast paced and decent damage but its super scary how you cannot stop for a few seconds or you risk dropping out of form and dying.
My gear isn't anything special I just got to end game and spent like a few days farming. Definitely more upgrades possible but I may want to try a paladin next who knows.