best merc for mfblizz sorc?

[thursdayisgod]

I am wondering what is the best type of merc for a mf sorc, I only use blizz/ice blast.

I also only run meph really and have almost any items (I play non-ladder)

I am inclined to beleive it is one the a2 mercs but I'm not sure which aura is the best, I thought one of the hell ones was lower resist. I do not need Insight, I have plenty of mana reg so I don't necessarily need an a2 merc, should I get one of the a5 barbs then?

[Scudstorm]

You want him for 2 roles: tanking, and killing cold immunes.

Act2 ones are cheaper in this respect. I suggest a Might one (Nightmare offensive) with a big stick such as The Reaper's Toll or upped Kelpie's snare. Both do good damage and slows baddies (especially cold immune ones which you can't chill), making it safer for both of you.

Lower Resist is a curse, not an Aura. You were probably talking about Conviction, which is available through an Infinity runeword (not much use for a Cold sorc since most cold immunes are unbreakable and you don't need the extra -resist% with your high mastery).

[droid]

If you're using an upped Kelpies, go with a Holy Freeze merc. The chill from your Blizzard will add to his HF and the Hit Slows Target, making bosses move slower than frozen molasses.

If you want one thats better at taking on Cold Immunes, try Obedience in an eth elite polearm...its big damage and it casts Enchant, giving some fire damage and lots of AR