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ChronosHammer
27-05-2007, 09:34
I know that Act 2 nightmare mercs are the best for summoners, and maybe I just missed that they are the best for necros period, but what kind of merc should I get for my bonemancer? Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Gluttony
27-05-2007, 09:50
I know that Act 2 nightmare mercs are the best for summoners, and maybe I just missed that they are the best for necros period, but what kind of merc should I get for my bonemancer? Any suggestions would be appreciated!

I forgot what they're called but I personally like the ones that slow targets with their aura. I don't think many are a fan of that particular merc but I find it pretty useful.
Mikk0
27-05-2007, 11:07
never made an bonemancer but dont really know if any other than a2 holy freez merc would work more better. or defiance with doom pole

a5 mercs tend to suck comparedy to a2 mercs
a3 mercs might be nice with cold dmg, i'v never tryed them out
a1 mercs maybe same as a3 mercs

generaly i go for a2 mercs just for the fact that they can tank and you can get nifty bonus auras from them.
MichelRPG
27-05-2007, 15:52
stick with holy freeze really. Simply because it slows down enemies, and you need to be able to run if there's suddenly a dozen minotaurs running up to you and frenzinate your *** back to the graveyard.
ChronosHammer
27-05-2007, 18:46
Which variety of the A2 mercs have the holy freeze? Offensive, Combat, Defensive?
Mikk0
27-05-2007, 18:48
Which variety of the A2 mercs have the holy freeze? Offensive, Combat, Defensive?

well voila! http://www.diabloii.net/townsfolk/mercs2.shtml

aka nightmare defencive
DeathSpawn
27-05-2007, 18:48
Which variety of the A2 mercs have the holy freeze? Offensive, Combat, Defensive?

act2 defensive merc in nightmare.
MichelRPG
27-05-2007, 19:19
If I'm honest though, holy freeze is nice, but act2 mercs don't have a great offense and defence compared to the act5 mercs. Give an act5 merc a nice piece of armour, a last wish sword, and the vampire gaze helm, and you have one mighty powerhouse that can take out even a few enraged minotaurs.
Mikk0
27-05-2007, 20:54
If I'm honest though, holy freeze is nice, but act2 mercs don't have a great offense and defence compared to the act5 mercs. Give an act5 merc a nice piece of armour, a last wish sword, and the vampire gaze helm, and you have one mighty powerhouse that can take out even a few enraged minotaurs.

well my act2 mercs have generaly done verry well and i'v never gotten a feeling that i should get a stronger merc.

act2 mercs just are more handy when looking at the auras they can have and get from polearms.

if act5 mercs could use other weps than swords or dual wield, then i might reconsider :grin:
MichelRPG
27-05-2007, 21:13
act5 mercs can't dual wield? But they can equip last wish, a runeword that gives a lv17 might aura and cast lifetap. Aside of iron maiden, he's practically invincible for 90% of hell I'd say. Not to mention he draws all the attention to him with the lifetap curse, keeping you safe as well.
Mikk0
27-05-2007, 23:14
act5 mercs can't dual wield? But they can equip last wish, a runeword that gives a lv17 might aura and cast lifetap. Aside of iron maiden, he's practically invincible for 90% of hell I'd say. Not to mention he draws all the attention to him with the lifetap curse, keeping you safe as well.

hmm.. never tought of that life tap cast. might be even worth a try :shocked:
MichelRPG
28-05-2007, 01:43
as far as I can tell there's only 4 things that could kill him

1) one MAJOR group of the worst enhanced monsters possible (minotaurs, the club wielders with CB), all extra fast/strong etc
2 ) a pack of those annoying lightning spamming specters
3) A very large group of monsters with a might aura or something simular
4) Iron maiden.

Still, it's not like holy freeze would save a merc's *** in that situation either.
Mikk0
28-05-2007, 10:39
as far as I can tell there's only 4 things that could kill him

1) one MAJOR group of the worst enhanced monsters possible (minotaurs, the club wielders with CB), all extra fast/strong etc
2 ) a pack of those annoying lightning spamming specters
3) A very large group of monsters with a might aura or something simular
4) Iron maiden.

Still, it's not like holy freeze would save a merc's *** in that situation either.

true.. i need to try to get my self an lastwish from somewhere to test this out.

but god damn thats an expencvie runeword :shocked: