02-27-2003, 02:02 AM
Quote:But, honestly, nothing can truely tank better than a Blood Golem, paired with a Thorns Merc. Goodness knows that a Thorn Merc will bring more IM-factor to the table than an Iron Golem on any day of the week.
An old debate, to be certain.
True, however the merc itself can't tank so well, and if mercy dies.. Then all hell breaks loose. I've been there I know.
Iron Golem is just more simple. And the damage isn't that much different, it just isn't worth worrying if your merc is suicidally running into a group of cows.
Quote:Making an IG out of a paladin shield seems a bit pointless.
As you said the IG will die no matter what. So why bother collecting diamonds and finding and 4 socketed paladin shield when metal items are plentiful, I'd just summon another one.
Edit:Me=Stupid
I never said you had to get diamonds and a 4 socketed paladin shield. Paladin shields spawn with decent resistances right off the bat. And aren't really that difficult to find.
And yes I agree on one thing, you ARE stupid :blink:
j/k