10-25-2003, 04:15 AM
Where's Malice? This is one of the easiest runewords to assemble, and my Assassin is still using one in Hell at level 70+ even though she's cubed some Cruel Runic Talons of Piercing. The Prevent Monster Heal and Open Wounds mods are a necessity for survival since it's practically impossible to kill high life monsters without them. I think any melee character will want to have a Malice on weapons switch. Even ranged characters should consider armors like Boneflesh (25% OW), Crow Caw (35% OW), Toothrow (40% OW), or Goreriders (15% OW), and the least you could do is put some Open Wounds on your merc. The A1 Rogues are exceptional in this role since they can apply Open Wounds from a distance and survive much better than melee mercs. Crafted Blood belts can provide some additional Open Wounds too.