Quote (HK21 @ 21 Mar 2024 09:53)
i only use a5 merc for my gf barb now and with dedicated testing and large amounts of time trying different builds
headstrikers are inferior to grief
unless you want other functionality things aka crowd control/survivability or auras like last wish/lawbringer/plague
double grief pb is always going to come out as king for damage
he does have a severe attack rating issue, and ignore target defense doesn't work for mercs
you can test this simply by using a demon limb enchant on him and he can solo chaos, and the difference in his TTK is also significant
im lazy so i also hate using chant every game, so in theory in increasing his ar without using chant is only:
arreats - 20% bonus to ar
visionary - bonus to ar by level - biggest boost
self-wield beast for aura
hustle weapon isn't worth it because damage will be halved
thats pretty much it, i really wish we could give mercs more items slots rings/belts etc like pd2 has so we could have more customization
ty, will test it. however can't agree with that: double grief pb is always going to come out as king for damage
only very good griefs (35+ias, +400 dmg) start to overcome ohmed headstrikers with DPS.