How do you keep your infinity merc alive in CS?

[elmek]

Hey,

I've got a light java with all of the usual gear. One different thing from suggested here widely is the fact that she's wearing enigma.

I have a problem is CS. Those stupid OKs ALWAYS cast IM when they see my merc. It's not even a matter of seconds, I dont even have a chance to see them when my merc is dead already. He's wearing eth CV infinity, eth bugged sacred forti and eth Andy.

I have teleport but my fcr is 25 (from griffons). Any suggestions? Should I get more fcr to be able to tele quickly out when I see/hear IM?

thanks

[Evrae Altana]

I normally don't let my merc wander off like that. I try to kill everything before the knights have time to cast IM. Once they do however, I start throwing javelins like mad and pray that I kill everything so my merc can't get a hit in. :tongue:

[icicle]

The merc would probably die unless the damage he is dealing is very low (which makes him useless so it is pointless). Methods to minimise such occurences can probably be classfied into two approaches: changing gears configuration and finding ways to kill them before they kill him. However, ultimately, the chances of a act2 merc not dying in CS is still quite low.

Here're what I've tried:

1) Act2 Holy Freeze merc wearing eth 4k Stone, using eth Eternity and Blackhorn. (he survived pretty good since he slowed enemies by 103% but I guess you'd need Infinity for conviction to aid your javazon)

2) Getting my character to wear Enigma and teleport away whenever IM is cast (not very effective since everything happens very quickly sometime).

3) At this moment, I'm using my Frostmaiden to spam freezing arrows, increase her freeze time so that she can kill them before any curse is casted.

4) Turn on the volume of your computer and try to recognise the sound of IM when casted.

5) Take away his weapon (which sometimes is pointless since you need his weapon for aura)

I guess I don't really have foolproof solutions for you. :P

[drWho]

My solution to this problem:

Use Normal polearm infinity (in a voulge perferably) on your merc. Have him wear shaftop (up and eth if possible) and vampire gaze (also eth if possible). This will give him low damage, and 50% DR. My merc can survive IM for a long time. You can buy normal polearm infinity cheap.. 2HR on USWest normaly for a low -x% res one.