This early anyway, is it still a2 for insight? I just want something that will tank a little bit and not die easy. Item build/style merc, ty for input.

Act5 Barbarian fits your description too.

my act 5 merc got 2 swords i found that do 150 damage and leech %5 life. armour is crap and helm is %5 life leech.....He hasn't died. he's a beast for 0 FG.

A1 Merc with mist rw slaps