Quote (xhul @ Mar 19 2026 08:25am)

I tested an A5 merc with Dreadfang and i found the the Amp proc rate disappointing on the long term, even when you insert an Eth on the sword, to the point where the 7% Battle Cry proc rate interefers pretty often.
The Reaper + Blessed Aim combo feels significantly more reliable when jumping from pack to pack, but against big baddies without minions as well.
A Jah instead would most probably improve the proc rate against trashies, but then the merc's chance to hit would be even worse against bosses.

Quote (Madara91 @ Mar 19 2026 11:22pm)

Hmm :/ not good news then on the amp front, how about the -20 phys res we get from the new jewel and sunder, is it a noticable difference ?

Quote (babun1024 @ Mar 19 2026 11:31pm)

Isn't 2x Dreadfang the better version of lacerator switch with no monster flee drawback? Even hit chance doesn't suffer due to the sword mastery for both grief pb and dreadfang. I'd use a pair with double swing on switch.

Quote (xhul @ Mar 19 2026 11:40pm)

Didn't have the chance to test any of those yet, but it has to be significant.


I'm sure it's glorious on switch, yes.
My plan is to keep reaper on merc for the core game, and switch to pride just for uber tristram and ancients (with dreadfang on switch).

Quote (babun1024 @ Mar 19 2026 11:44pm)

You gave me an interesting idea. Faith merc with 2 x edeath colossus swords primary for super high ar and crushing blow.

Quote (xhul @ Mar 19 2026 11:57pm)

That sounds juicy for ubers or ancients, yes =]
Elsewhere, not so much though, since what you get in FPA, you'll lose in physical piercing (except if you don't mind switching after each pack of course).

Quote (babun1024 @ Mar 20 2026 12:02am)

?
You can go 37fcr, 2x edeath colossus blade primary, 2x dreadfang on switch. Tele to pack, double swing some, switch to death. Vs ubers, cast battle cry, repeat the former.

Quote (xhul @ Mar 20 2026 12:07am)

What i meant is that having to switch might hurt the gameplay fluidity, compared to an auto curse (merc).
At least in games with low player count, but now that i think about it, the switch might actually improve the overall clear speed when soloing P8 games.

Quote (babun1024 @ Mar 20 2026 12:15am)

The question is 20fcr tiara with the new jewel or chamed gulli. Another interesting aspect of RotW is lethargy charges on rings. They are very effective vs bosses or after sunder.

Quote (xhul @ Mar 20 2026 12:20am)

A hybrid solution could be the dreadfang+wizzy combo, a switch for both tele and amp.
Using something else than double swing would probably be better with such setup then.

Quote (babun1024 @ Mar 20 2026 12:25am)

Nope, double swing is faster than anytjing else not being WW on barb. GG idea with wizzy.