10-22-2003, 11:28 AM
I don't see the attraction of Isenhart's hat and armour. Replace them with Cathan's mask and mail and throw in a couple of rings for life leech, damage reduction, +20 strength, better resists and added fire damage.
Weapon: The Gnasher has 20% Crushing Blow, 50% Open Wounds, usable at level 5.
Jewels: I've seen of Envy mentioned a lot but I also like jewels that add to minimum/maximum damage especially when used on a merc: Scarlet, Carbuncle, of Ire, of Wrath and of Joyfulness are all pretty decent early in the game. If you socket them in hat and armour, you can pass them across from rogue to town guard and they make even ordinary javelins viable weapons for your Act 2 merc. And you can get some pretty decent mods on shop-bought throwing weapons...
Weapon: The Gnasher has 20% Crushing Blow, 50% Open Wounds, usable at level 5.
Jewels: I've seen of Envy mentioned a lot but I also like jewels that add to minimum/maximum damage especially when used on a merc: Scarlet, Carbuncle, of Ire, of Wrath and of Joyfulness are all pretty decent early in the game. If you socket them in hat and armour, you can pass them across from rogue to town guard and they make even ordinary javelins viable weapons for your Act 2 merc. And you can get some pretty decent mods on shop-bought throwing weapons...