Im trying to figure out if its worth going for an A3 fire merc at all if this is my build

Auradin

skill base input
20 conviction (actively using) to drop enemy res obviously
20 FoH (main/ish damage dealer)

20 Holy Bolt (FoH synnergy)
20 Holy Shock (FoH synnergy)

(survivability)
rest holy shield
1 defiance

Pala gear
Weapon: PB HoJ
Armor: Dragon
helm: Dream
shield: Dream vortex shield+40
Gloves: Laying of Hands
Belt: arachnid
Boots: Silkweave/WT ?
Rings: 2x SoJ

A3 merc
(fire) {firebolt/fireball}

Armor: Eth bug Dragon
Weapon: PB HoJ
Shield: Eth Bug monarch/troll nest Phoenix {-enemy fire resistances +mana regen}(uncertain of a3 merc strength attributes)
Helm: Shako/CoA/Eth bug Grand Crown Delirium ?

or is A3 merc just quite simply completely useless or would my A3 merc be too prone to dying ?

ive been very curious of building this for a while but i have a feeling that sacrificing all my fg to build it,
an a3 merc would be stupid in the end because he doesnt cast enough without good FCR or would just die too easily ?

This post was edited by Jimmywasilevski on May 20 2022 11:58am

Act 3 is useless sadly. Auras just don't do anything unless on Paladin or Sorc due to synergies/masteries.

If you want some new merc ideas try Act 1 with Mist + Delirium or Act 5 with Plague + Lawbringer


Hoj Dragon Dream Dream combo works well on auradin, probably the best setup for straight aura damage.

This post was edited by phantom_yyz on May 20 2022 01:24pm

yeah, i thought as much :/ sounded like a cool idea in my head but in practical terms im guessing its going to suck big fat donkey balls and a3 merc survivability being complete doodoo