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#1971
Feb 27 2026 12:39pm
Quote (daanno2 @ 25 Feb 2026 21:19)
I think the dmg increase with higher lvl charges is minimal.

This can't compete with amp or decrep on basis of dmg, but the difference is you can get these on accessory slots; while with the curses you have to equip on weap and deal with gold loss during those kills. Lethargy is also quite good as it slows down their attacks/frw by 50% (maybe less fleeing?) and defence reduction too. I'm spitballing here but there's definitely a use case on low gear lvl, and maybe even a use case at end game gear lvl.


Yo i need to fuck around with A5 Merc with Eth Dreadfang x2.
Built-in Amp and crit and IAS should work?
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#1972
Feb 27 2026 04:10pm
taunt overwrites amp, wish it didn't taunt
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#1973
Feb 27 2026 04:25pm
Quote (Vessy123 @ 27 Feb 2026 17:10)
taunt overwrites amp, wish it didn't taunt


Frenzy merc taunts?
Quote (Vessy123 @ 27 Feb 2026 17:10)
taunt overwrites amp, wish it didn't taunt


At 33% chance to apply per sword I feel like it'll just reapply constantly, no?

EDIT: NVM, it's a two-handed sword and A5 Frenzy can't use that shit in 1H like barbs :(

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#1974
Feb 27 2026 04:28pm
all the a5 mercs taunt, also frenzy merc can't duel wield 2h weps, so it has to be the bash one i think
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#1975
Feb 27 2026 04:29pm
Quote (Vessy123 @ 27 Feb 2026 17:28)
all the a5 mercs taunt, also frenzy merc can't duel wield 2h weps, so it has to be the bash one i think


yeah nvm :( just figured it out

it does make me wonder though if using 2x 1H Dreadfang WW on Barb to proc amp wouldn't be more effective than Gavel
unlike lacerator there's no fleeing bullshit

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#1976
Feb 27 2026 04:34pm
yeah thats the setup i'm going for, 2x dread fang + double swing + battle cry, you should be able to proc pretty quick
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#1977
Feb 27 2026 04:35pm
does stun make it so you can hit 95%? that would work too
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#1978
Feb 27 2026 04:42pm
Quote (Vessy123 @ 27 Feb 2026 17:35)
does stun make it so you can hit 95%? that would work too


realistically you could near guarantee a proc by just using Battle Cry before WW, their defense would be in the absolute shitter

so go in => battle cry => WW for instant trigger => swap to MF set or something
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#1979
Feb 27 2026 04:45pm
WW doesn't proc on attack stuff, so its goan be frenzy or doubles wing
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#1980
Feb 27 2026 04:45pm
Quote (Vessy123 @ 27 Feb 2026 17:45)
WW doesn't proc on attack stuff, so its goan be frenzy or doubles wing


life keeps getting worse each passing day
yes, it'll have to be frenzy or DS -_-

I think I'd go Frenzy just because it scales AP more readily and I can't complain about extra walk speed at trav

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