02-05-2004, 12:48 AM
I tried to find that set for my merc in 1.09, and couldn't find the sword for the life of me. The 40% faster run was actually useful and noticeable as a partial set mod, but I was really drooling for the 27% increased life. 27% increased life >> 27% damage reduction, since it applies to elemental damage as well and also helps reduce the frequency of going into hit recovery.
In the end, I ran him in magic find gear some of the time, since barb mercs do get a decent amount of kills in (especially with a Cruel Collossus Blade), and in safety gear some of the time (Tal's mask, Duriel's shell, Crainte Vomir (10% DR)).
In the end, I ran him in magic find gear some of the time, since barb mercs do get a decent amount of kills in (especially with a Cruel Collossus Blade), and in safety gear some of the time (Tal's mask, Duriel's shell, Crainte Vomir (10% DR)).