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Dr. Strangebuff - or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the Merc
Introduction
This guide is about a summoner necro. Summoner necros have the habbit of being a little bit slow, but combined with the correct items/skills and most importantly, the correct merc, you can partly be even faster than a totemnec in terms of kill speed.
We'll be focusing on the Death Fury totem and Howling totem to get the maximum out of this build. And we will use an act 1 merc: either the Priestress or the Ranger.
Pros
-600+ MF when you reach level 120. So really good farmer build.
- very safe build due to massive meatshield
- BRC can be finished without even a single ubercharm in the inventory
- Utilizes ALL damage types
- Only few monster can actually hurt you in early game (the only example: Heretics in terror)
- Most of your items can simply be crafted
- really good kill speed, both single target and AoE
- can be played 100% untwinked and can be used as the first character in the ladder
- doesn't require much early game grinding
- very good in a team, since it buffs basically everything
- if your mercs damage is high enough you can kill enemies off-screen
- You can take a sip from your beer while summoning at the start of a new run/game
Cons
- feels a lot like playing a totemancer
- physical immunes can be tricky since that's our main AoE damage source
- it's no pure summoner and requires your merc to stay alive (this build works without a merc, but it's faster and better with a merc)
- you have to pre-summon a lot
Utilized Skills and Descriptions
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![](https://docs.median-xl.com/images/skillicons/necromancer/RathmasChosen.gif)
This skill greatly increases our killspeed. It buffs both, DFT and HT in effectiveness and tankiness. In addition to that it gives us a minion with a good AoE attack. We will use this skill in Farmruns (TA).
Early Game
Before we start, you have to know some things about this build:
1st: You need lots of Gold from act 5 hatred on. Pick up all amulets, rings and apples. Sell amulets and rings asap, keep the apples till act 5, because in act 5 they are worth 7500 Gold instead of 5000.
2nd: as soon as you reach level 12, go to gheed, use the gold signet you received in the beginning and gamble a Long War Bow or a Short War Bow. Both are good. Give that one to your merc and make it unique asap.
3rd: Upgrade your Merc's weapon before you upgrade your own stuff. But keep the level requirement in mind (!).
4th: From terror on, pick up ALL rare circlets, coronets, tiaras, diadems and Marrow staffs.
Gear
Weapon:
Lord of Thorns![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/inv8wsu.jpg)
- +skills, +%minion life +%FCR +All resist. Obtainable from Gift Box ![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/inv8wsu.jpg)
Lord of Thorns
Marrow Staff (4)
Two-Hand Damage: 7 to 9
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 11
Required Strength: 37
Item Level: 10
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Strength)%
1% Chance to cast level 5 Spike Nova when Struck by a Missile
+1 to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(0 to 1) to Maximum Necromancer Minions
30% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
Hit Causes Monster to Flee +3%
+(21 to 25)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(11 to 13)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(16 to 25) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: 15 to 19
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 31
Required Strength: 56
Item Level: 31
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Strength)%
2% Chance to cast level 9 Spike Nova when Struck by a Missile
+(2 to 3) to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(0 to 1) to Maximum Necromancer Minions
50% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
Hit Causes Monster to Flee +(6 to 7)%
+(31 to 35)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(16 to 18)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(36 to 45) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(21 to 25)%
Socketed (4)
Two-Hand Damage: 25 to 32
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 112
Item Level: 51
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Strength)%
3% Chance to cast level 13 Spike Nova when Struck by a Missile
+(4 to 5) to Necromancer Skill Levels
+1 to Maximum Necromancer Minions
70% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
Hit Causes Monster to Flee +(9 to 10)%
+(41 to 45)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(21 to 23)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(56 to 65) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(31 to 35)%
Socketed (5)
Two-Hand Damage: 29 to 38
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 59
Required Strength: 222
Item Level: 77
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Strength)%
4% Chance to cast level 15 Spike Nova when Struck by a Missile
+(5 to 6) to Necromancer Skill Levels
+1 to Maximum Necromancer Minions
80% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
Hit Causes Monster to Flee +(10 to 11)%
+(46 to 50)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(24 to 25)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(66 to 75) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(36 to 40)%
Socketed (6)
Marrow Staff (4)
Two-Hand Damage: 7 to 9
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 11
Required Strength: 37
Item Level: 10
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Strength)%
1% Chance to cast level 5 Spike Nova when Struck by a Missile
+1 to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(0 to 1) to Maximum Necromancer Minions
30% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
Hit Causes Monster to Flee +3%
+(21 to 25)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(11 to 13)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(16 to 25) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: 15 to 19
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 31
Required Strength: 56
Item Level: 31
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Strength)%
2% Chance to cast level 9 Spike Nova when Struck by a Missile
+(2 to 3) to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(0 to 1) to Maximum Necromancer Minions
50% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
Hit Causes Monster to Flee +(6 to 7)%
+(31 to 35)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(16 to 18)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(36 to 45) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(21 to 25)%
Socketed (4)
Two-Hand Damage: 25 to 32
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 112
Item Level: 51
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Strength)%
3% Chance to cast level 13 Spike Nova when Struck by a Missile
+(4 to 5) to Necromancer Skill Levels
+1 to Maximum Necromancer Minions
70% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
Hit Causes Monster to Flee +(9 to 10)%
+(41 to 45)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(21 to 23)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(56 to 65) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(31 to 35)%
Socketed (5)
Two-Hand Damage: 29 to 38
(Necromancer Only)
Required Level: 59
Required Strength: 222
Item Level: 77
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.06 per Strength)%
4% Chance to cast level 15 Spike Nova when Struck by a Missile
+(5 to 6) to Necromancer Skill Levels
+1 to Maximum Necromancer Minions
80% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
Hit Causes Monster to Flee +(10 to 11)%
+(46 to 50)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(24 to 25)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(66 to 75) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(36 to 40)%
Socketed (6)
--> Rare/Magic Marrow staff with +10-13 skills. Optional: +Cold spell damage and +minion life (Gamble this one while you do baalruns in act 5 terror. Gather Gold by selling rare body armors)
Armor:
Lumen Arcana![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/runes/runes_new/Ith.jpg)
--> ![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/runes/runes_new/Ith.jpg)
Lumen Arcana
Body Armors
'Ith'
Runeword Level: 18
+1 to All Skills
-(3 to 8)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(3 to 8)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
-(3 to 8)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(3 to 8)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(25 to 50)% Enhanced Defense
+2 to Light Radius
Body Armors
'Ith'
Runeword Level: 18
+1 to All Skills
-(3 to 8)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(3 to 8)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
-(3 to 8)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(3 to 8)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(25 to 50)% Enhanced Defense
+2 to Light Radius
Queen of Glass![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invaar.jpg)
- +%FCR, some resist, good defense and -enemy resist![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invaar.jpg)
Queen of Glass
Ancient Armor (4)
Defense: (315 - 344) to (630 - 688)
Required Level: 11
Required Strength: 33 to 34
Item Level: 29
15% Cast Speed
-(6 to 8)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(76 to 125) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Requirements -(11 to 15)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (899 - 969) to (1718 - 1852)
Required Level: 30
Required Strength: 57 to 60
Item Level: 40
25% Cast Speed
-(11 to 13)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(176 to 225) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
Requirements -(21 to 25)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2084 - 2224) to (3911 - 4173)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 175 to 186
Item Level: 67
35% Cast Speed
-(16 to 18)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(276 to 325) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(41 to 45)%
Cold Resist +(41 to 45)%
Requirements -(31 to 35)%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (3013 - 3202) to (5650 - 6005)
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 323 to 344
Item Level: 85
40% Cast Speed
-(18 to 20)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(326 to 375) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(46 to 50)%
Cold Resist +(46 to 50)%
Requirements -(36 to 40)%
Socketed (6)
Ancient Armor (4)
Defense: (315 - 344) to (630 - 688)
Required Level: 11
Required Strength: 33 to 34
Item Level: 29
15% Cast Speed
-(6 to 8)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(76 to 125) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Requirements -(11 to 15)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (899 - 969) to (1718 - 1852)
Required Level: 30
Required Strength: 57 to 60
Item Level: 40
25% Cast Speed
-(11 to 13)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(176 to 225) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
Requirements -(21 to 25)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2084 - 2224) to (3911 - 4173)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 175 to 186
Item Level: 67
35% Cast Speed
-(16 to 18)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(276 to 325) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(41 to 45)%
Cold Resist +(41 to 45)%
Requirements -(31 to 35)%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (3013 - 3202) to (5650 - 6005)
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 323 to 344
Item Level: 85
40% Cast Speed
-(18 to 20)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(326 to 375) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(46 to 50)%
Cold Resist +(46 to 50)%
Requirements -(36 to 40)%
Socketed (6)
Helm: Rare with + resist --> Honorific mo'ed with: minion resist, minion life, all resist, minion damage, magic find and cold spell damage in this order
-->Rare circlet with +3 skills and +minion life or minion damage as a base. mo'ed with: minion life, minion resist, MF and Cold spell damage in this order
Gloves: Rare with + resist --> Honorific mo'ed with: minion resist, minion life, all resist, minion damage, magic find and cold spell damage in this order
Belt:
Rainbow![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/runes/runes_new/Eth.jpg)
--> Honorific mo'ed with: minion resist, minion life, all resist, minion damage, magic find and cold spell damage in this order![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/runes/runes_new/Eth.jpg)
Rainbow
Belts
'Eth'
Runeword Level: 15
+5% to Spell Damage
+(6 to 10)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
Regenerate Mana +(5 to 10)%
Elemental Resists +(10 to 15)%
(6 to 8)% Magic Find
+2 to Light Radius
Belts
'Eth'
Runeword Level: 15
+5% to Spell Damage
+(6 to 10)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
Regenerate Mana +(5 to 10)%
Elemental Resists +(10 to 15)%
(6 to 8)% Magic Find
+2 to Light Radius
Boots: Rare with +resist --> Honorific mo'ed with: minion resist, minion life, all resist, minion damage, magic find and cold spell damage in this order
Ring Any rare rings with +skills and/or +resist. Mo with more resist to get to max value.
Amulet:
Felblood![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invamu1.jpg)
+ skills and + 2 maximum minions. Cube it with an Oil of luck for another +1 skill level![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invamu1.jpg)
Felblood
Amulet
Required Level: 10
Item Level: 1
Metal Solace: Also Regenerates Totem Life
+(1 to 2) to Necromancer Skill Levels
5% Life stolen per Hit
+4 to Life (Based on Character Level)
3% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Amulet
Required Level: 10
Item Level: 1
Metal Solace: Also Regenerates Totem Life
+(1 to 2) to Necromancer Skill Levels
5% Life stolen per Hit
+4 to Life (Based on Character Level)
3% Reanimate as: Random Monster
On switch
Weapon:
Pax Mystica![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/runes/runes_new/Tir.jpg)
To teleport over walls in case you're too lazy to walk around. It's also needed for BRC.![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/runes/runes_new/Tir.jpg)
Pax Mystica
Staves
'Tir'
Runeword Level: 10
+1 to All Skills
+7% to Spell Damage
+(2 to 5) to Blink
Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
(11 to 13)% Magic Find
Staves
'Tir'
Runeword Level: 10
+1 to All Skills
+7% to Spell Damage
+(2 to 5) to Blink
Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
(11 to 13)% Magic Find
► Notes on Gearing
Act 1 Mercenary - Gear
Weapon:
The Black Dame![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invlwb.jpg)
- Slow, tcd and the highest damage we can get on bows. mo'ed with ED, EWD and MF. Socket with ith runes (Later you can get Jah runes for another 30% ED). Make sure to put the mystic orbs on it before you socket the runes into it.![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invlwb.jpg)
The Black Dame
Long War Bow (4)
Two-Hand Damage: 16 to (23 - 32)
Required Level: 11
Required Dexterity: 108
Item Level: 29
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 1 Barrage on Kill
30% Attack Speed
+(1 to 10) to Maximum Damage
(11 to 15)% Mana stolen per Hit
+60% Enhanced Damage
+(5 to 8) to Tantrum
Slow Target (3 to 5)%
(21 to 25)% Bonus to Defense
+1% to Experience Gained
Requirements +10%
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: 46 to (75 - 94)
Required Level: 30
Required Dexterity: 178
Item Level: 40
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 5 Barrage on Kill
45% Attack Speed
+(11 to 30) to Maximum Damage
(16 to 20)% Mana stolen per Hit
+100% Enhanced Damage
+(9 to 12) to Tantrum
Slow Target (9 to 11)%
(31 to 35)% Bonus to Defense
+2% to Experience Gained
Requirements +25%
Socketed (4)
Two-Hand Damage: 108 to (179 - 198)
Required Level: 48
Required Dexterity: 415
Item Level: 67
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 10 Barrage on Kill
60% Attack Speed
+(31 to 50) to Maximum Damage
(21 to 25)% Mana stolen per Hit
+140% Enhanced Damage
+(13 to 16) to Tantrum
Slow Target (15 to 17)%
(41 to 45)% Bonus to Defense
+2% to Experience Gained
Requirements +50%
Socketed (5)
Two-Hand Damage: 151 to (277 - 307)
Required Level: 57
Required Dexterity: 950
Item Level: 85
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 16 Barrage on Kill
75% Attack Speed
+(70 to 100) to Maximum Damage
(26 to 30)% Mana stolen per Hit
+180% Enhanced Damage
+(17 to 21) to Tantrum
Slow Target (18 to 20)%
(46 to 50)% Bonus to Defense
+3% to Experience Gained
Requirements +75%
Socketed (6)
Long War Bow (4)
Two-Hand Damage: 16 to (23 - 32)
Required Level: 11
Required Dexterity: 108
Item Level: 29
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 1 Barrage on Kill
30% Attack Speed
+(1 to 10) to Maximum Damage
(11 to 15)% Mana stolen per Hit
+60% Enhanced Damage
+(5 to 8) to Tantrum
Slow Target (3 to 5)%
(21 to 25)% Bonus to Defense
+1% to Experience Gained
Requirements +10%
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: 46 to (75 - 94)
Required Level: 30
Required Dexterity: 178
Item Level: 40
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 5 Barrage on Kill
45% Attack Speed
+(11 to 30) to Maximum Damage
(16 to 20)% Mana stolen per Hit
+100% Enhanced Damage
+(9 to 12) to Tantrum
Slow Target (9 to 11)%
(31 to 35)% Bonus to Defense
+2% to Experience Gained
Requirements +25%
Socketed (4)
Two-Hand Damage: 108 to (179 - 198)
Required Level: 48
Required Dexterity: 415
Item Level: 67
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 10 Barrage on Kill
60% Attack Speed
+(31 to 50) to Maximum Damage
(21 to 25)% Mana stolen per Hit
+140% Enhanced Damage
+(13 to 16) to Tantrum
Slow Target (15 to 17)%
(41 to 45)% Bonus to Defense
+2% to Experience Gained
Requirements +50%
Socketed (5)
Two-Hand Damage: 151 to (277 - 307)
Required Level: 57
Required Dexterity: 950
Item Level: 85
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.13 per Dexterity)%
1% Chance to cast level 16 Barrage on Kill
75% Attack Speed
+(70 to 100) to Maximum Damage
(26 to 30)% Mana stolen per Hit
+180% Enhanced Damage
+(17 to 21) to Tantrum
Slow Target (18 to 20)%
(46 to 50)% Bonus to Defense
+3% to Experience Gained
Requirements +75%
Socketed (6)
--> Crafted Long War Bow - Use any shrine, just make sure to get more than +250 max damage and a good amount of ED already (at least 50 ED so you can reach 200 ED with mystic orbs). Mo with ED to get 200% and Deadly Strike. If you still have enough space, put enhanced weapon damage on it with mystic orbs. Socket with Jah Runes. (I got that crafted Bow in act 3 Terror around level 90)
Armor:
Shroud Royal![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invful.jpg)
- Adds strength damage bonus, which is even better than the elemental damage from Jitan's Kamon, and adds much more defenseObtainable from Gift Box Mo with ED for 200 ED in total, Total character defense and magic find. Socket with Lum runes for another +60% mf.![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invful.jpg)
Shroud Royal
Full Plate Mail (4)
Defense: (336 - 390) to (676 - 786)
Required Level: 11
Required Strength: 35
Item Level: 29
Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.01171875%
+(1 to 2) to Vanquish
+(35 to 57)% Enhanced Defense
(3 to 5)% to All Attributes
Physical Damage Reduced by (7 to 10)
(6 to 8)% Gold Find
(6 to 8)% Magic Find
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1082 - 1213) to (2067 - 2318)
Required Level: 28
Required Strength: 70
Item Level: 40
Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.015625%
+(5 to 6) to Vanquish
+(81 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
(9 to 11)% to All Attributes
Physical Damage Reduced by (15 to 18)
(10 to 12)% Gold Find
(10 to 12)% Magic Find
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2707 - 2983) to (5055 - 5570)
Required Level: 46
Required Strength: 245
Item Level: 67
Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.01953125%
+(9 to 10) to Vanquish
+(126 to 149)% Enhanced Defense
(15 to 17)% to All Attributes
Physical Damage Reduced by (23 to 26)
(14 to 16)% Gold Find
(14 to 16)% Magic Find
Socketed (5)
Defense: (4043 - 4401) to (7534 - 8200)
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 490
Item Level: 85
Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.0234375%
+(11 to 12) to Vanquish
+(149 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
(18 to 20)% to All Attributes
Physical Damage Reduced by (27 to 30)
(18 to 20)% Gold Find
(18 to 20)% Magic Find
Socketed (6)
Full Plate Mail (4)
Defense: (336 - 390) to (676 - 786)
Required Level: 11
Required Strength: 35
Item Level: 29
Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.01171875%
+(1 to 2) to Vanquish
+(35 to 57)% Enhanced Defense
(3 to 5)% to All Attributes
Physical Damage Reduced by (7 to 10)
(6 to 8)% Gold Find
(6 to 8)% Magic Find
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1082 - 1213) to (2067 - 2318)
Required Level: 28
Required Strength: 70
Item Level: 40
Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.015625%
+(5 to 6) to Vanquish
+(81 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
(9 to 11)% to All Attributes
Physical Damage Reduced by (15 to 18)
(10 to 12)% Gold Find
(10 to 12)% Magic Find
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2707 - 2983) to (5055 - 5570)
Required Level: 46
Required Strength: 245
Item Level: 67
Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.01953125%
+(9 to 10) to Vanquish
+(126 to 149)% Enhanced Defense
(15 to 17)% to All Attributes
Physical Damage Reduced by (23 to 26)
(14 to 16)% Gold Find
(14 to 16)% Magic Find
Socketed (5)
Defense: (4043 - 4401) to (7534 - 8200)
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 490
Item Level: 85
Additional Strength Damage Bonus: 0.0234375%
+(11 to 12) to Vanquish
+(149 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
(18 to 20)% to All Attributes
Physical Damage Reduced by (27 to 30)
(18 to 20)% Gold Find
(18 to 20)% Magic Find
Socketed (6)
Helm:
Auriel's Halo![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invci2.jpg)
- Rainbow damage and resist. Mo with ED, Total character defense and MF. Socket with Lum runes.![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invci2.jpg)
Auriel's Halo
Tiara (4)
Defense: 31 to 67
Required Level: 8
Required Dexterity: 21
Item Level: 1
+1 to All Skills
Adds (3 to 5)-(6 to 8) Fire Damage
Adds (3 to 5)-(6 to 8) Cold Damage
Fire Resist +(11 to 15)%
Cold Resist +(11 to 15)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: 86 to 162
Required Level: 25
Required Dexterity: 43
Item Level: 31
+1 to All Skills
Adds (11 to 13)-(13 to 18) Fire Damage
Adds (11 to 13)-(13 to 18) Cold Damage
Fire Resist +(21 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: 180 to 322
Required Level: 43
Required Dexterity: 103
Item Level: 51
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
Adds (31 to 45)-(51 to 70) Fire Damage
Adds (31 to 45)-(51 to 70) Cold Damage
Fire Resist +(31 to 35)%
Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
Socketed (3)
Defense: 247 to 437
Required Level: 51
Required Dexterity: 220
Item Level: 77
+2 to All Skills
Adds (51 to 70)-(121 to 140) Fire Damage
Adds (51 to 70)-(121 to 140) Cold Damage
Fire Resist +(36 to 40)%
Cold Resist +(36 to 40)%
Socketed (4)
Tiara (4)
Defense: 31 to 67
Required Level: 8
Required Dexterity: 21
Item Level: 1
+1 to All Skills
Adds (3 to 5)-(6 to 8) Fire Damage
Adds (3 to 5)-(6 to 8) Cold Damage
Fire Resist +(11 to 15)%
Cold Resist +(11 to 15)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: 86 to 162
Required Level: 25
Required Dexterity: 43
Item Level: 31
+1 to All Skills
Adds (11 to 13)-(13 to 18) Fire Damage
Adds (11 to 13)-(13 to 18) Cold Damage
Fire Resist +(21 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: 180 to 322
Required Level: 43
Required Dexterity: 103
Item Level: 51
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
Adds (31 to 45)-(51 to 70) Fire Damage
Adds (31 to 45)-(51 to 70) Cold Damage
Fire Resist +(31 to 35)%
Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
Socketed (3)
Defense: 247 to 437
Required Level: 51
Required Dexterity: 220
Item Level: 77
+2 to All Skills
Adds (51 to 70)-(121 to 140) Fire Damage
Adds (51 to 70)-(121 to 140) Cold Damage
Fire Resist +(36 to 40)%
Cold Resist +(36 to 40)%
Socketed (4)
Gloves:
Featherclaw
Grants Dex, open wounds and ias. Mo with ED, total character defense and MF. Socket with Lum runes.Belt:
Deadfall![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invtbl.jpg)
- a good proc, CB, and resist. Adds enough strength in order for your merc to equip Shroud Royal! Mo with ED, TCD and MF. Socket with Lum runes. ![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invtbl.jpg)
Deadfall
Heavy Belt (4)
Defense: (135 - 159) to (178 - 210)
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 36
Item Level: 19
2% Chance to cast level 2 Shower of Rocks on Kill
1% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(24 to 46)% Enhanced Defense
+(16 to 25) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(11 to 15)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (485 - 551) to (616 - 700)
Required Level: 24
Required Strength: 62
Item Level: 36
2% Chance to cast level 4 Shower of Rocks on Kill
2% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(69 to 92)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 45) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1270 - 1400) to (1595 - 1758)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 218
Item Level: 51
2% Chance to cast level 8 Shower of Rocks on Kill
3% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(115 to 137)% Enhanced Defense
+(56 to 65) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1918 - 2095) to (2403 - 2626)
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 436
Item Level: 85
2% Chance to cast level 12 Shower of Rocks on Kill
4% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(138 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
+(66 to 75) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(36 to 40)%
Socketed (2)
Heavy Belt (4)
Defense: (135 - 159) to (178 - 210)
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 36
Item Level: 19
2% Chance to cast level 2 Shower of Rocks on Kill
1% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(24 to 46)% Enhanced Defense
+(16 to 25) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(11 to 15)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (485 - 551) to (616 - 700)
Required Level: 24
Required Strength: 62
Item Level: 36
2% Chance to cast level 4 Shower of Rocks on Kill
2% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(69 to 92)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 45) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1270 - 1400) to (1595 - 1758)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 218
Item Level: 51
2% Chance to cast level 8 Shower of Rocks on Kill
3% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(115 to 137)% Enhanced Defense
+(56 to 65) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1918 - 2095) to (2403 - 2626)
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 436
Item Level: 85
2% Chance to cast level 12 Shower of Rocks on Kill
4% Chance of Crushing Blow
+(138 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
+(66 to 75) to Strength
Lightning Resist +(36 to 40)%
Socketed (2)
Boots:
Lionpaw![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invmbt.jpg)
- Adds health, TCD and +to all stats. Adds enough strength in order for your merc to equip Shroud Royal! Mo with ED, TCD and MF. Socket with Lum runes.![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invmbt.jpg)
Lionpaw
Chain Boots (4)
Defense: (49 - 54) to (71 - 78)
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 29
Item Level: 10
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(7 to 10) to all Attributes
+(31 to 50) to Life
+(16 to 25) to Mana
(3 to 5)% Bonus to Defense
10% Gold Find
Socketed (1)
Defense: (203 - 218) to (267 - 288)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 58
Item Level: 31
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(15 to 18) to all Attributes
+(71 to 90) to Life
+(36 to 45) to Mana
(9 to 11)% Bonus to Defense
15% Gold Find
Socketed (2)
Defense: (519 - 554) to (667 - 712)
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 202
Item Level: 51
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(23 to 26) to all Attributes
+(111 to 130) to Life
+(56 to 65) to Mana
(15 to 17)% Bonus to Defense
20% Gold Find
Socketed (3)
Defense: (759 - 807) to (974 - 1036)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 403
Item Level: 77
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to all Attributes
+(131 to 150) to Life
+(66 to 75) to Mana
(18 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
25% Gold Find
Socketed (4)
Chain Boots (4)
Defense: (49 - 54) to (71 - 78)
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 29
Item Level: 10
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(7 to 10) to all Attributes
+(31 to 50) to Life
+(16 to 25) to Mana
(3 to 5)% Bonus to Defense
10% Gold Find
Socketed (1)
Defense: (203 - 218) to (267 - 288)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 58
Item Level: 31
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(15 to 18) to all Attributes
+(71 to 90) to Life
+(36 to 45) to Mana
(9 to 11)% Bonus to Defense
15% Gold Find
Socketed (2)
Defense: (519 - 554) to (667 - 712)
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 202
Item Level: 51
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(23 to 26) to all Attributes
+(111 to 130) to Life
+(56 to 65) to Mana
(15 to 17)% Bonus to Defense
20% Gold Find
Socketed (3)
Defense: (759 - 807) to (974 - 1036)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 403
Item Level: 77
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to all Attributes
+(131 to 150) to Life
+(66 to 75) to Mana
(18 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
25% Gold Find
Socketed (4)
Amulet Option 1:
Angel Heart![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invamu1.jpg)
- +1 skill, %Str/Dex, %TCD![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invamu1.jpg)
Angel Heart
Amulet
Required Level: 40
Item Level: 40
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
(5 to 10)% to Strength
(5 to 10)% to Dexterity
(15 to 25)% Bonus to Defense
+(3 to 5) to Light Radius
Amulet
Required Level: 40
Item Level: 40
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
(5 to 10)% to Strength
(5 to 10)% to Dexterity
(15 to 25)% Bonus to Defense
+(3 to 5) to Light Radius
Amulet Option 2: Rare - +skills, Doom proc and some +stats
With this setup your merc will reach around 40 k defense on level 120.
► Notes on Mercenary
Statpoints
Strength: enough to wear your gear
Dexterity: 0
Vitality: Leftovers
Energy: Leftovers
*Early on we don't rely much on vitality and energy since our damage comes mainly from our merc. So just go ahead and put points into str until you reach the max to wear a T6
Queen of Glass![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invaar.jpg)
. Split the rest on vitality and energy*![](https://dev.median-xl.com/assets/Temp_Items/baseitems/invaar.jpg)
Queen of Glass
Ancient Armor (4)
Defense: (315 - 344) to (630 - 688)
Required Level: 11
Required Strength: 33 to 34
Item Level: 29
15% Cast Speed
-(6 to 8)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(76 to 125) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Requirements -(11 to 15)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (899 - 969) to (1718 - 1852)
Required Level: 30
Required Strength: 57 to 60
Item Level: 40
25% Cast Speed
-(11 to 13)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(176 to 225) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
Requirements -(21 to 25)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2084 - 2224) to (3911 - 4173)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 175 to 186
Item Level: 67
35% Cast Speed
-(16 to 18)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(276 to 325) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(41 to 45)%
Cold Resist +(41 to 45)%
Requirements -(31 to 35)%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (3013 - 3202) to (5650 - 6005)
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 323 to 344
Item Level: 85
40% Cast Speed
-(18 to 20)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(326 to 375) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(46 to 50)%
Cold Resist +(46 to 50)%
Requirements -(36 to 40)%
Socketed (6)
Ancient Armor (4)
Defense: (315 - 344) to (630 - 688)
Required Level: 11
Required Strength: 33 to 34
Item Level: 29
15% Cast Speed
-(6 to 8)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(76 to 125) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Requirements -(11 to 15)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (899 - 969) to (1718 - 1852)
Required Level: 30
Required Strength: 57 to 60
Item Level: 40
25% Cast Speed
-(11 to 13)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(176 to 225) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
Requirements -(21 to 25)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2084 - 2224) to (3911 - 4173)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 175 to 186
Item Level: 67
35% Cast Speed
-(16 to 18)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(276 to 325) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(41 to 45)%
Cold Resist +(41 to 45)%
Requirements -(31 to 35)%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (3013 - 3202) to (5650 - 6005)
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 323 to 344
Item Level: 85
40% Cast Speed
-(18 to 20)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(326 to 375) to Mana
Lightning Resist +(46 to 50)%
Cold Resist +(46 to 50)%
Requirements -(36 to 40)%
Socketed (6)
Skillplan
Max: Death Fury Totem, Howling Totem, Embalming, Frostclaw Totem, Nightwalker
1-Point: Bend the Shadows, Void archon.
Leftovers: Skeletal Flayers.
Skill priority: Early Game
The reason I give you the list is because you have a huge lack of skill points in early game. So in order to provide you the best gameplay experience skill the abilities in the following order:
1: Summon Skeletal flayers (5-8 points)
2: Death Fury Totem
3: Howling Totem
4: Embalming
5: Frostclaw Totem
6: Nightwalker
Hatred
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Level Challenge 1 - Tran Athulua
Max Level: 50
This quest is relatively easy for us. You have many summons that can and will block arrows for you. Go to the Twin Seas in the Halls of the Dead. Then go to South/West of the map, where TA is located. Get the charm from the A2 Merc-lookalike enemy and progress further to kill the 3 priestresses.
► Those 3 priestresses are located here
Here are some tipps for you to easily finish this uber:
1. You should teleport every 1-2 seconds. That way your minions stay by your side.
2. Don't teleport into the enemy head on.
3. Keep half a screen distance to your enemies at all times
Continuing Hatred
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Ennead Challenge - Kurast 3000 BA
Max Level: 80
This one is located in Kurast 300 BA in the Torajan Jungles (the first red portal once you enter the Torajan Jungles). If you spawn on the right side of the map, leave the game and open a new one. If you spawn anywhere else, go to the right side of the map. The necromancer there shouldn't have an immunity shield at all. Kill him as many times as it takes you to get a Soulstone Shard. Cube this with a jewel and done.
Note: You can easily farm 5 perfect Bloodstones, Onyx, Turquoises and Ambers. You'll need them later in destruction.
Note 2: This level in terror difficulty is a very good place to farm Rings and Amulets as well. Especially rare ones with + skills. You might want to run this level after level challenge 2 a few times.
Terror
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Level Challenge 2 - Death Projector
Max Level: 90
You don't actually have to respec for this challenge if you went along with the previous skillplan. the only difference is having 1 point in Skeletal Flayers only (instead of 5-8), but you can do it either way. The only important thing is to have a maxed Frostclaw totem. It's also adviced that you get to level 84 at least before doing this challenge, just for the steamroll effect.
Skillplan: LC2
Max: Frostclaw totem, Death Fury Totem, Howling Totem, Embalming
1-Pointers: all summons, Bend the Shadows
Rest: Nightwalker
So now we're ready go to The Swampy Pit level 3. That's the dungeon right next to the Flayer Jungle WP.
► LC 2 Map
Continuing Terror
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Black Road Challenge
Sadly, we can't do it right after finishing terror anymore, because the book for King Koth uberquest only drops in Act 2 destruction. Still, we can do the other parts of that challenge already. Here are the steps for each part (Only do Trial of Contritution when you got the Dark Portal skill):
► Trial of Fear
► Trial of Greed
► Trial of Contritution
► Trial of Knowledge
► Trial of Blood
Alright now all you need to do is farm 2 arcane crystals in TA and cube them with your class charm.