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I have a mosaic assassin, which mercenary is the most recommended? Which aura? Feel free to comment and explain your reasons. Thank you very much.
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That one with def aura. Helps to not get hit when you charge. Hf is also fine.
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blessed aim to help with stacking
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That one with def aura. Helps to not get hit when you charge. Hf is also fine.


I'm going with the might aura, but of course I was thinking about the challenge aura for defense!!!!! I don't know what HF ​​is!!!!! Thanks for your opinion. I'm level 89 and the merc has a level 20 might aura! Could I trade it for the challenge mer with a level 18 aura? Hehe. Is it really bad that I'm switching now? If I had taken the challenge mer from the start, would I have a higher aura level now than if I switched from merc? Thanks for everything.
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blessed aim to help with stacking


Thanks for your opinion, but I don't see this... With the charges, I'll destroy monsters very quickly. I don't think I need attack rating in this build.
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I'm going with the might aura, but of course I was thinking about the challenge aura for defense!!!!! I don't know what HF ​​is!!!!! Thanks for your opinion. I'm level 89 and the merc has a level 20 might aura! Could I trade it for the challenge mer with a level 18 aura? Hehe. Is it really bad that I'm switching now? If I had taken the challenge mer from the start, would I have a higher aura level now than if I switched from merc? Thanks for everything.


i think the merc lvling bug was fixed, check if the +2 aura lvl isn't given by some items your merc is wearing
might aura is almost useless tbh, since most of the dm you do comes from elements, mainly light and ice
any support aura that is boosting your survivability or regen is usefull, more than any "offensive" one...personally i would not consider aim aura, but at the end its all about the fun you have with a build, it does not need to be maxed out
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Mar 22 2025 01:44pm
i think the merc lvling bug was fixed, check if the +2 aura lvl isn't given by some items your merc is wearing
might aura is almost useless tbh, since most of the dm you do comes from elements, mainly light and ice
any support aura that is boosting your survivability or regen is usefull, more than any "offensive" one...personally i would not consider aim aura, but at the end its all about the fun you have with a build, it does not need to be maxed out


You're right, the merc has an Andy eth and it raises 2 levels. The assassin with Enigma only has 1800 defense, and sometimes if I get into a large group of monsters without the charges, they hit me hard and my health drops a lot. The best merc for this build is the Aura Challenge to raise the defense. I'm just realizing this, I just want to get more information.

Now there's no difference between me taking a mercenary from Act 2 Nightmare and Act 2 Hell?

Thanks for your help and opinion.
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You're right, the merc has an Andy eth and it raises 2 levels. The assassin with Enigma only has 1800 defense, and sometimes if I get into a large group of monsters without the charges, they hit me hard and my health drops a lot. The best merc for this build is the Aura Challenge to raise the defense. I'm just realizing this, I just want to get more information.

Now there's no difference between me taking a mercenary from Act 2 Nightmare and Act 2 Hell?

Thanks for your help and opinion.


no, there is no difference other than different auras in those acts
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I like using an act1 merc with harmony bow. The vigor she gives is a huge QoL boost. It's nice being a little more speedy when running between mobs.

I tried playing without a merc for a while and realized I was totally fine without one- I was killing quickly enough and I was surviving just fine.

So why not use my merc for some kind of utility boost

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I like using an act1 merc with harmony bow. The vigor she gives is a huge QoL boost. It's nice being a little more speedy when running between mobs.

I tried playing without a merc for a while and realized I was totally fine without one- I was killing quickly enough and I was surviving just fine.

So why not use my merc for some kind of utility boost


Nobody runs with a mosaic tho
Tele only
Or at worst, dFlight

Harmony would only matter for 2 seconds in town each new game, but sadly during that very short time frame where it could be of use the aura doesn’t even have time to activate on you lol
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