Kylrath wrote:Oh, I know that totem disapper when i swap weapons back. I only wanted to mention Wizards's Paths boots is a good choice on my summoner , but I use the totems to boost my merc, PoS and Hive.(withLamha Na Draoithe) In that case me and my merc kill the mobs and summons just tank for me (merc got -135 lighning , and im running around with -120 fire/poison).Lamha Na Draoithe
Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: (1339 - 1506) to (1567 - 1763)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 625
Item Level: 120
+2 to All Skills
+150 Spell Focus
30% Cast Speed
+(16 to 20)% to Spell Damage
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
+75 to Strength
-100 to Life
Elemental Resists +15%
Socketed (4)
If i rely on my summons to deal dmg, that boots not doing much. + you suggested the option to use Pristess and a5 merc.If you do use them , wizards path is no use.
BUT it doesnt matter at all, even cheap crafted summoners can farm really fast.Goetia Plateis all you needGoetia Plate
Full Plate Mail (Sacred)
Defense: (8467 - 9339) to (10376 - 11445)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 700
Item Level: 120
+3 to All Skills
+1 to Maximum Necromancer Minions
+(151 to 200)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(51 to 75)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
+100 Life Regenerated per Second
+750 to Life
+375 to Mana
-4 to Light Radius
Socketed (6)
Have you tried out a5 merc before ? I think mahitovec suggested it before, but i dont think any merc can outscale abjurer in dmg/survivabilty.
Oh, then yes. That's what the zomg boots option is for, in case you're not using Abjurer. I've also been meaning to try out that setup, I just haven't had the chance yet. Might add a section for it later on
In terms of damage, A5 merc can't really compare with A3. Abjurer wins by a landslide. A5 is mostly good for crowd control and support. A1 merc is in a different league itself as well. Since its wdm, it can take advantage of summon barb stances and Nephalet spirit, allowing its damage to skyrocket. And while it still can't beat Abjurer in terms of kill speed, it deals 4 types of damage so you don't need to worry about immunes. This makes it a good general use mercenary. Edit: As for survivability, they all become pretty tough as long as you put on bear stance.
HohoHaha wrote:Overall nice guide, although you should really do some proofreading
pls