05-18-2003, 04:50 PM
My current take on the mercs:
Act III cold mage - My current merc. Even at level 98 his glacial spike will be at a measley level 9 so he's not here to do damage. However, he's the only merc that will actually freeze enemies (instead of just slow or chill). But then again, the merc's AI usually causes him to fire repeatedly at one enemy. I'm hoping that he'll be able to freeze multiple enemies. The AI also causes him to run around like a headless chicken and not attack enemies if my character does not stand still. Though he tries to stay out of trouble, he sometimes ends up in the middle of the fray.
Act I cold rogue - can only chill enemies. Does decent damage if given a good bow. Like the mage, I believe a rogue will usually attack one enemy. From my experience she seems to stay out of trouble better than the mage.
Act II holy freeze - a pretty good choice...but to keep him alive I'd have to give him a good spear/polearm with life leech. I'd also need to give him good armor to keep him alive (the only Shaftstop I have is going on the Frenzy Barb).
Act II Blessed Aim - I'm considering this one because I forsee AR problems with the barb. I might get away with it by using Battle Cry.
Act II Might - I might have damage problems, I'm not sure so this option is still open.
Anybody have any ideas?
Act III cold mage - My current merc. Even at level 98 his glacial spike will be at a measley level 9 so he's not here to do damage. However, he's the only merc that will actually freeze enemies (instead of just slow or chill). But then again, the merc's AI usually causes him to fire repeatedly at one enemy. I'm hoping that he'll be able to freeze multiple enemies. The AI also causes him to run around like a headless chicken and not attack enemies if my character does not stand still. Though he tries to stay out of trouble, he sometimes ends up in the middle of the fray.
Act I cold rogue - can only chill enemies. Does decent damage if given a good bow. Like the mage, I believe a rogue will usually attack one enemy. From my experience she seems to stay out of trouble better than the mage.
Act II holy freeze - a pretty good choice...but to keep him alive I'd have to give him a good spear/polearm with life leech. I'd also need to give him good armor to keep him alive (the only Shaftstop I have is going on the Frenzy Barb).
Act II Blessed Aim - I'm considering this one because I forsee AR problems with the barb. I might get away with it by using Battle Cry.
Act II Might - I might have damage problems, I'm not sure so this option is still open.
Anybody have any ideas?
Lahve and peace!
Lahve and peace!
Lahve and peace!
Lahve and peace!
Lahve and peace!