Quote (Papa Smurf @ Wed, Oct 11 2006, 06:50am)

I liked your guide, but disagree with you on one major point.
WF/Faith merc set up is superior to Faith/might-pride merc.
I have that set up and my merc never has a problem keeping up. Also, in case there happens to be a hdin in your party (which is very likely in a chaos run)your pride will become useless.
Also, while testing with might pride I found that, more often than not, I would be fighting solo without my merc. Despite pride's low dammage, act 2 mercs just cant stand up to Iron Maiden!
With an act 1 merc you will find that it has no problem surving as iron Maiden does not affect her. Also, when you add in a potential hdin's conc on top of your windforce you will see how pathetic the dammage with faith is in comparison.
Here are more advantages to WF over faith:
-6-8% Mana leech will be all you will ever need, allowing for that otherwise indespensible mod to be replaced by something else in your other gear.
-Knockback. It's built in. With this, even in an 8 player game, no monster can approach you. Your low life is no longer a touchy subject.
-You get a bonus 20% ias. GM has a base attack speed of 10 as does hydra. However, you get fanat's boost either way. The 20% allows you some room to play with with the rest of your set up.
-You get an open socket!!!! Jah, Shael, 40/15, Lo all provide a huge advantage over faith.
-Giving your merc faith gives you all the bonuses you need.

I recommend everone interested in making a PvM bowa to use WF; you will find faith just doesnt compare. The only drawback is that you wont be able to duel. You are dependant on your Fanat boost and your merc, hardy as she may be in the chaos sanctuary, just cant hold up in the blood moor.