What merc for a frenzy barb?

[LavCat]

Nicodemus, why is this gear so outlandish?

Admittedly I have never seen a windforce (at least in D2)

You just answered your own question.

True I've not seen a windforce, but last week I found a third baranar's star. I'm waiting for the new cube recipe: three baranar's stars, one unique jewel (any type) -> three socket windforce.

Forgive me if I find that amazingly wasteful.  Surely a Lightsabre would better suit another actual CHARACTER instead of a mere merc?  Start a paladin.  Try a 'Zon battlemaiden.  ANYTHING would be more worthwhile than slapping it on "the deputy"?  If you ever DID find a Windforce, wouldn't you be moved to actually have a PC Amazon to use it, instead of hiring a rogue?  I can't identify with your thinking, here.  :blink:

Arreat says "Give your Hireling good equipment." Emund always tells me he'll put it to good use. If I find a windforce I think I would first give it to my amazon. As it happens, my paladin tried the lightsabre but it did not do much for him.

On the other hand, I've NEVER seen Larzuk offer a Giant Thresher.  I suppose I'll make a concerted effort to see if I can find one according to your claims.   After 3ish years of constant playing, it's possible that I've overlooked those.  Improbable, but possible.

*Edit:  Just tried a shopping run.  It took me all of 10 minutes to get Larzuk to offer me a Giant Thresher.  I stand happily corrected. *tips helm to Lavcat**

You are welcome. Thank Larzuk!

Edit: I hit the wrong button trying to get quotes to work.