I am a tele/zerker that runs chaos by killing seal bosses and D only. Currently, I struggle to kill Diablo in a reasonable time on players 8.

I have 0% crushing blow. Should I consider crushing blow gear such as G face and gore rider? Or should I try out the new static merc?

Here is my current setup

Arreats
grief pb
ss
enigma
highlords
2x raven
tgods
LoH
waterwalks (+5% max fire res)

swap
spirit sword + spirit shield (63fcr)


Currently I dont even have a merc, just been playing the game without him. But for P8 games it takes too long to kill Diablo. What merc should I get and what gear does he need?

I have considered Lawbringer runeword on merc for the Sancturary aura, but looking for input.

i tested out the the act 3 merc with static field and the problem is he doesnt cast static enough, he just sits there casting charged bolt and lightning.

So maybe I will need to wear gface + gores for 50% CB and then just go act 2 might merc for more damage

could try using a weapon swap of dual wield + WW or frenzy if lazy. Fastest way for barb to clear a boss I think. PVM wise guil > arreat for speed always and gores hard to pass up.

Also best merc choice will be eth reaper/treach/guill a2 if you go that route.

I dug up an old thread where some people came up with this build:

Eth Death Collossus Blade (2 hander)
G Face ias jewel
Enigma
Highlords
Arach
Raven
FCR Ring
LoH
Gores

2x Hotos on swap

Act 1 Faith merc

I don't think 2x hoto will work due to lack of mana. I think spirits or wiz spikes are better.

My biggest concern is how will my merc stay alive to keep fana up. Sometimes Lord de Seis has so many mobs around him that even with howl you are still taking a lot of hits.

This post was edited by camopk on May 5 2022 10:46am

Here is the old thread
https://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=74165288&f=87&o=0