07-25-2006, 01:21 PM
The AR/AC bonus of the Spirit Wolf skill doesn't have anywhere near the impact you might think - you'll get more mileage out of hanging onto that Blessed Aim merc and keeping your character level ahead of the monsters' levels. Personally, I'd make sure OS is cranked to a double-digit level before I hit NM; sooner or later monsters will start drawing a bead on your spirit no matter which one you use, so it needs to be capable of taking a hit or two.