Merc Suggestion for most any Sorc

[oakley]

I was thinking about other merc options for sorcs the other day, as usually I use Holy Freeze with Insight. The various immunes, especially duals, in Hell have always been a problem for any elemental damage-dependent character. I didn't really like using Insight for Sorc mercs simply because even 1 point in Warmth with +skills give plenty of mana regeneration. Then I think, "Hey, why not throw an Infinity polearm on a Holy Freeze merc?" Now most of your elemental immunity problems are solved thanks to that ever-so-nice Level 12 Conviction aura, boosted by any +skills on your merc's gear. I realize that Infinity is a rather expensive runeword, but it sure would make a nice addition to any sorc build, or any other elemental damage-dependent build for that matter. Just thought I'd share my little revelation, though it's probably already been thought of by some.

[oakley]

By the way, not to mention that Infinity has some other really nice mods like potentially big ed, 40% cb, minus to lightning resist, big boost to vitality, prevent monster heal...need I go on?

[omgwtfbbqpwned]

It's a good idea, but there are just two problems.

1) Conviction only works at 1/5 potential against Immune to X Monsters. Meaning the -85% All Resistances that the slvl 12 Conviction Aura normally gives gets cut down to -17%. Most Immune to Cold and Immune to Fire Monsters have their Immune Resistance around 140, meaning the Aura will not take away its immunity.

2) It is a granted Aura, and thus its slvl cannot be boosted by anything.

It's still an awesome Runeword for Sorceresses, nonetheless. =D

And uhm, Vitality and Prevent Monster Heal doesn't work on Mercenaries. :(

[oakley]

Well shoot, that kind of nerfs down the idea, doesn't it? Oh well, at least it'll help sometimes. :)

[AnimeCraze]

That's why there are infinity light sorc guides on this forum...... Simply because it can break most lightning immunities.