d2jsp
Log InRegister
d2jsp Forums > Diablo II > Diablo 2: Resurrected > D2:R Discussion > Merc Question.
Add Reply New Topic New Poll
Member
Posts: 1,142
Joined: Jun 19 2021
Gold: 7,634.50
May 29 2026 01:48am
Hi guys i am curious what kind of gear i have to put in order A2 merc to have more survivability.
Currently he is wearing Bulwark + duriel shell+ Insight (CV) i tried to change with Stone but results are same. He has max res and he is dead within a sec in Trav Hell or any champions in Terror zones
Member
Posts: 9,024
Joined: Sep 22 2012
Gold: 39,172.50
May 29 2026 01:52am
Hi guys i am curious what kind of gear i have to put in order A2 merc to have more survivability.
Currently he is wearing Bulwark + duriel shell+ Insight (CV) i tried to change with Stone but results are same. He has max res and he is dead within a sec in Trav Hell or any champions in Terror zones


do u have bo ? if only for trav , kira + guardian angel + ebotd will almost make your merc never die
Member
Posts: 1,142
Joined: Jun 19 2021
Gold: 7,634.50
May 29 2026 01:54am
do u have bo ? if only for trav , kira + guardian angel + ebotd will almost make your merc never die


not yet working on getting IST rune, kinda miss the BO still hmm will try to see how it change when i get bo today. So as Echo strike wl should i replace Insight with the Botd? If i do will have a bit problem with sustain the mana. As i am playing Hex:purge
Member
Posts: 9,024
Joined: Sep 22 2012
Gold: 39,172.50
May 29 2026 01:58am
not yet working on getting IST rune, kinda miss the BO still hmm will try to see how it change when i get bo today. So as Echo strike wl should i replace Insight with the Botd? If i do will have a bit problem with sustain the mana. As i am playing Hex:purge


es wl i see , self wield eth insight archon staff + concentration merc would be the best

just gotta kill the mob fast and use tp to prevent your merc from dying
Member
Posts: 1,142
Joined: Jun 19 2021
Gold: 7,634.50
May 29 2026 01:59am
es wl i see , self wield eth insight archon staff + concentration merc would be the best

just gotta kill the mob fast and use tp to prevent your merc from dying


so ETH archon staff would be better than hoto or any other item with skill levels even for ES purge hex? sorry for stupid question but this is my first season since season 2 and i wanted to try the WL
Member
Posts: 9,024
Joined: Sep 22 2012
Gold: 39,172.50
May 29 2026 02:02am
so ETH archon staff would be better than hoto or any other item with skill levels even for ES purge hex? sorry for stupid question but this is my first season since season 2 and i wanted to try the WL


in short yes , eth insight archon staff with tight min-max damage + qol it provides, its just too good
Go Back To D2:R Discussion Topic List
Add Reply New Topic New Poll