2 questions about my merc

[BLOK45]

Hi,

1. My merc is act2 offensive (bought on normal difficulty). Is there a better choice (I have a ww barb)? Maybe act2 combat (on nightmare difficulty)?

2. I heard that if you buy a merc for the first time and stick with him all the way (without changing him for some other), he will have more life than any other merc you buy after that first one. Is this true or just another rumor?


THANK YOU!

[Jenarrll]

Might merecenary is the only mercenary ww barbs should consider. He ups your damage which is welcome at all times,he can stay alive,tank anything,even clean up the leftrovers for you. Its just the matter of equipping him well.Barbs have an easier job of keeping any mercenary alive,due to their high level battleorders & shout,which means more than 100% better survival rate for them,compared to other characters.

He can be hired from nightmare act 2 (Ofensive). Any decent polearm/spear with damage & leech,a high defense armor, helmet with resists or dr,can keep him alive. Try & find ethreal weapons & armor for him,since mercenaries dont break those.

From Rik's ww guide -- not sure about 2nd ? though.

[Omikron8]

hit recovery is more important than damage reduction on a merc

a2 mercs have horrible base recovery breakpoints

[BLOK45]

OK, thanx... I already have equipment for my merc.

I only wanted to be sure if might merc were from nightmare act2 offensive or combat.

If somebody knows the answer to my 2nd question, please tell me. :)

[TarnishedHope]

:wave: Nightmare Act 2 Offensive... it's on the Arreat Summit.