lol why do they have to pay a pvp vet 3 figures just to test these changes out when they can have you and countless others test these changes for free. lol. logic man.

game is not balanced for pvp. they will try but majority of players don't even pvp. this is just the sad fact.

Unless they make Infinity a weapon runeword or add another item/runeword providing Conviction in the armor/helmet slot act 2 mercs will reign supreme.

They literally said that the fhr changes only take effect in pvp

So basically they tried to balance it for pvp, messed it up, and maybe they will listen to feedback from actual pvpers.

Considering the point of ptr is supposed to be feedback/testing maybe it will change

ppl need to stop complaining here and actually do some constructive reports, in mass, well worded, directly to the link blizz provided

Fact

Lower resist ctc would be fun for a merc rw. A1 or A5.

that new RW is called Plague
swords only (act5 merc)
20% ctc lvl12 lower resist when struck
the dmg is not optimal but not too bad
also gives cleansing aura
act5 merc got a lil buff and now also cast warcry -> so having this -dmg%/-def% also helps elemental dmg dealers who need AR

imo, its the cheap alternative to infinity
-57res instead of -85 (not always up, but should be up often since act5 merc should always be in the middle of mobs tanking with now higher HP)
the -def% from WC could be higher than lvl12 conv

This post was edited by SinsOfTheSun on Jan 26 2022 11:33am

Could also be used on a3 Merc, in addition you could get an A3 fire Merc who will enchant you, provide lower resist, cleansing aura and resist fire aura (flickering flame). You could throw phoenix in there as well although there isn't much utility for redemption.. Maybe bramble for thorns?

Could be useful on a FC/Maul hybrid bear with buffed summons? Or a dire wolf/FC hybrid that utilizes the revamped thorns and buffed wolves with chant and LR?

That's pretty niche.. but seemingly a viable build.

This post was edited by FORGED on Jan 26 2022 11:35am

yeah prob not phoenix since redemption only works for the holder
the -res from phoenix is not so good either on his low fire dmg
maybe medusa gaze for an extra 10% ctc lower res?
or SS so you can telestomp packs of monsters and let him tank with more DR% and higher chance to block (he always has buffed res)

This post was edited by SinsOfTheSun on Jan 26 2022 11:37am