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A2 might with pride
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I think Act 2 Might Merc with Eth Reaper + Guilli + Eth Treachery is way to go. Pride provide Conc aura but maybe Decry curse is better 🤔
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A2 might with pride


Concur. Nec can Curse, so no need for Reapers Decrep. Amp with CE and Decrep for Main Boss.

Wait for more people to post, they may have better ideas.
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Concur. Nec can Curse, so no need for Reapers Decrep. Amp with CE and Decrep for Main Boss.

Wait for more people to post, they may have better ideas.


I failed there... saw Summon and failed to read Druid... sorry.

Act 2 Might / Pride = enhanced physical damage added to all summons.
Act 2 Might / Reapers = LL for merc, Drecrep vs monsters movement and less phys defense
Act 2 Might / Infinity = reduces monsters phys & magical resistances (good if using elemental attacks in between)

I don't know much about D2r and the mercs.
Act 5 merc ... since it can use dual swords, find auras that benefit the merc and summons, could be Lastwish with Sanctuary (think those work) etc.

Rogues... Faith for Fana Aura is basic ... or the vigor bow runeword.

Are you using any items that can create a Golem or other things

Dabbled with Druid, just did not have the patience... goodluck and have fun, sorry for my posts.
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reapers might merc
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Probably bramble reapers and some ias helm with cham

Like 8ll helm with Cham and 2x 40/15 or a 15/15 to fix some resist
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Aug 11 2025 01:29pm
I failed there... saw Summon and failed to read Druid... sorry.

Act 2 Might / Pride = enhanced physical damage added to all summons. // this ok
Act 2 Might / Reapers = LL for merc, Drecrep vs monsters movement and less phys defense v// also ok
Act 2 Might / Infinity = reduces monsters phys & magical resistances (good if using elemental attacks in between) // you shouldnt do that, your pets have tons of ar allready (boni + wolverine)

I don't know much about D2r and the mercs. // we see, and builds
Act 5 merc ... since it can use dual swords, find auras that benefit the merc and summons, could be Lastwish with Sanctuary (think those work) etc. // nope

Rogues... Faith for Fana Aura is basic ... or the vigor bow runeword. // he uses beast ofc

Are you using any items that can create a Golem or other things // dude..

Dabbled with Druid, just did not have the patience... goodluck and have fun, sorry for my posts.


it is a question about a bit of logical thinking. there are only 3 acceptable mercs: all a2 might

the first is pride, as summoner druid has a lot of ar for his pets
second is reape for the curse
third is eth 3 sock tomb reaver for the brute force

and honestly if you want to win max this for pub games: if there is a necro go first or third option, if there is a hammer go second or third option, if there is both third option (but honestly no need to win max if you do pub games on bnet as your summons are primarly used as a meatshield)

if it is for ssf offline leveling, then I would go pride > reapers > (tomb reaver), as it follows the logic that your pride aura always is present, reapers need to hit curse first, and tomb reaver is primarly making you use your pets more like a meatshield while your merc goes from time to time ham (you also could play fury druid with tomb)...

This post was edited by NellielTuOdelschwanck on Aug 11 2025 01:31pm
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it is a question about a bit of logical thinking. there are only 3 acceptable mercs: all a2 might

the first is pride, as summoner druid has a lot of ar for his pets
second is reape for the curse
third is eth 3 sock tomb reaver for the brute force

and honestly if you want to win max this for pub games: if there is a necro go first or third option, if there is a hammer go second or third option, if there is both third option (but honestly no need to win max if you do pub games on bnet as your summons are primarly used as a meatshield)

if it is for ssf offline leveling, then I would go pride > reapers > (tomb reaver), as it follows the logic that your pride aura always is present, reapers need to hit curse first, and tomb reaver is primarly making you use your pets more like a meatshield while your merc goes from time to time ham (you also could play fury druid with tomb)...


Thanks... I am more of a Might / Pride setup originally because Pride Concentration Aura has some Interruption effect during attacks (whole party ... summons etc) .. so it has double benefits.

In 1.09, I used to like the Holy Freeze A2 Merc in combination with Reapers Toll because of the slow effect is kinda stacked, however I believe there was a Rune word item that has Holy Freeze as well ... is that pliable for a summoning druid?

Just a question, I forego this idea a long time ago, however, it may make a slight difference with D2:r or whatever. (personally don't think it will, but hoping... :P )
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Aug 18 2025 02:57am
Might, reapers 'ber', bramble, and some kind of helm
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