Updated Character Planner for new Merc and Skill setup for people who were asking. d2.maxroll.gg/d2planner/pn01065m#2&player
@EraDuM2 жыл бұрын
Very nice build and cool idea. I would love to see a similar build with a frozen orb support package instead ofr nova ;)
@bobnewkirk70032 жыл бұрын
I tried to put together a 27 point FO rest Fire setup and came up short on points; only 17FM at 99. you also don't get the benefit of the -light on the infinity so light seem like the clear choice. I think I prefer the full nova variant where by 95 you can have 20 in Nova, Static, LM and also have 1 in FM, 20 in Enchant and 20 in Warmth. The merc may not hit as hard, but you hit way harder and can lean on her for any of the few light immunes you cant break. great showcase either way :D
@markcjakims2 жыл бұрын
Awesome I've been thinking light on my sorc. since so many places are duel immune cold and fire, this looks like what I have been wanting ! Sadly Infinity is so hard to make Ber is so rare it sucks.
@frankenstein31632 жыл бұрын
cresit moon rw might help. I'll be trying it.
@marshallmort31902 жыл бұрын
Well, I don't know about D2R, but the only time you used to get the "fires explosive arrows or bolts" effect was if the mercenary did a normal shot instead of their fire or cold arrow. Seems to have newly updated skills now? They also don't get the same outlandish damage from enchant as a sorc does, and ranged attacks suffer a penalty. Flipping the duties all ones needs is the following: razortail, demon machine, 10% ias with a knockback source and 63% cast rate. Get a fire sunder charm. It helps to have 4 different sources of cold damage from gear/charms to stack a little duration as well as 1 poison source. Use a merc with any infinity, flickering flame(fixes your fire res from sunder charm) and chains of honor for a little life leech. I'd probably choose prayer.
@JosephMagicFlower Жыл бұрын
You can swap your fire gear to +lightning skills gear after you have enchanted your merc. No need for fire skillers or flickering flame after prebuff
@slowbro132152 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for these videos. It's always neat to see people messing with Enchant. I really want to play a melee sorc with Enchant someday, but making a supermerc makes a lot of sense. One question I kept thinking of - is it possible to just run an Amazon with all the same benefits? You would lose enchant in particular, but Exploding Arrow would work the same way unless I missed something, & you could run the same equipment between the 2 characters, basically just swapping the gear between merc & main character. You would lose teleport without an Enigma though, which is always the big problem not running Sorc. One random note - I laughed at the beginning of the video because my barb's merc just happens to be using Mist and Flickering Flame right now. Flickering Flame so she can survive Trav, and Mist because it was cheaper than the other aura bows. She just hangs out in the back normally, maybe I should turn her loose on enemies more often!
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
An exploding arrow Amazon is fine but it's almost not comparable to this build. And thank you!
@beansgoya2 жыл бұрын
Would you be able to do a budget version of this build? That would be great
@dukester7781 Жыл бұрын
Love this gameplay and gamestyle, its just amazing fun! Does the merc benefit from - % enemy fire res on your character (e.g. Phoenix shield runeword) (If yes, one could swap to Beast+Phoenix and reach the 8 ias breakpoint)
@MacroBioBoi Жыл бұрын
Sadly she doesnt
@flamerollerx012 жыл бұрын
Since exploding arrow doesn't work on your mercenary, what if something different was done with an amazon and an act 3 merc? I don't know enough to be able to figure out how good this might be, but maybe this is an idea that was never really thought of. Using exploding arrow and a lightning act 3 merc, or maybe an ice one. That's the idea and I'd be curious how this could work. If it's a bad idea I would love to know why in as much detail as possible, or if it's already a thing, if anyone knows where I can see it broken down, I would appreciate that as well and of course, if it's a new good idea, I'd also love to read/hear about that.
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
The only issue is you can't get a powerful Enchant buff on an Amazon without an outside Sorceress. Other than that Ele Bowazons are already incredibly strong, if you use the Freezing Arrow skill and stack +cold damage on your gear.
@alexpiccioni19072 жыл бұрын
Love the build... have u tried a hydra variant?? Im thinking even 1 point hydra with ur max fire mastry u can cast some hydras for additional damage
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
Hydra would be fine but it really seems inferior to blaze/Fire Wall for the scenarios where you need more fire damage, and a bit too specialized as is the problem with all three pure fire options. I prefer the ability to farm multiple areas since we're benefitting from the Infinity.
@Vydonis2 жыл бұрын
defiance aura from paladin shield on a iron golem from neckalace unique mate, worth the investment
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting
@MrLecksy2 жыл бұрын
Hey there! That build wrecks and looks amazing to play, you’re awesome! Quick thing, you mentionned the -%fire res on flickering flame for the merc, but I thought mercs didn’t benefit from the -%res like with the -%light res on the infinity. Am I getting this wrong?
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
Mercenaries benefit from the stat. The player character doesn't benefit from the stat being on their mercenary, which is the typical clarify given about infinity on a merc
@MrLecksy2 жыл бұрын
@@MacroBioBoi oh! I see! Brilliant
@xHeroMaxmanx2 жыл бұрын
That build looks like alot of fun. Do you think the infinity is a must have? I thought about making a zealot sorc with a kuko merc. Will need to see how good it can clear, cause i play on singleplayer and dont have that many items and runes yet. But i believe it will be really decent p1 to p3 even with a ton lightning dmg scs, cause i cant yet get double dream right now. I feel like there are many ways to play this enchant sorc. Like u said u can use firewall or blaze or maybe even hydra. I think frozen orb could also be an option like it is for so many hybrid builds. But your nova build is probably the best out of the enchant/caster hybrids just because of infinity. Thx for all the great guides and videos you are making. I love that u have guides for everyone (budget or endgame) and that they are so well thought through.
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly. While you don't need Infinity you will become much more restricted in your farming capabilities.
@TheGreektrojan2 жыл бұрын
Keep in mind that as per the video, mercs don't get the "shoots explosive arrows" proc from Kuko, making it a trash weapon. Farm an insight bow at least and that should hold you for a while.
@aaronmanill49512 жыл бұрын
Have you tested a dream helm on the merc? An additional elemental damage type to deal with pesky fire immunes
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
That wouldn't really deal damage without synergies, which we can't give her.
@mikejames54842 жыл бұрын
Great video and a cool build. How much damage would you lose on the merc if you went max warmth and fire mastery and used demon limb for the level 23 enchant? That would leave enough points to max nova, static and light mastery. No idea if the tradeoff is worth it though.
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
I don't believe so, you end up dropping down to around 1000-2000 damage I believe on the enchant.
@flamerollerx012 жыл бұрын
@@MacroBioBoi The extra fire mastery doesn't make up for the extra enchant levels?
@brianwilhelm3777 Жыл бұрын
There's no way I'd ever put points into enchant. Demon limb forever!! I'm using Brand Demon Crossbow, Wisdom, Dragon armor, Razortail & Dracs. I maxed Fire bolt & ball to synergize the hydra on Dragon & put the rest into telekinesis; that puta absolutely destroys everything. I got an Infinity servant with me too tho & I use Peace for a minute at the beginning of the game to get an extra Valkyrie puta to help me out.
@dw90622 жыл бұрын
That amulet is crazy.
@coreoncrack2 жыл бұрын
Can we have a savegame file to test it in singleplayer?
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
Hit me on Discord
@grantpearson7105 Жыл бұрын
Have you tried an enchanted frenzy merc with dual HoJ, Dragon, and a Flickering Flame? I assume he'd be slower with mobs but possibly way faster at boss killing because of the potential for -55% fire resist just from his gear. Or does stacking not work when he's using 2 of the same weapon?
@MacroBioBoi Жыл бұрын
He's also a fine option.
@wisdomandy93612 жыл бұрын
I would say Faith is an interesting idea for Atk frame cap
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
It is, you just lose your 100% pierce chance and that's the vast majority of her DPS output
@DavidHakim2662 жыл бұрын
That amulet. Omg. How many Bers?
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
Rip, this is a hero edited single player char file to highlight the build
@sc54322 жыл бұрын
So we’re not upgrading Kuko and wasting a socket quest now, right?
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
You can keep using it, but now there are better options. It's still a very good option.
@mburrbedard2 жыл бұрын
Is there a budget viable p1 version of this build?
@fifthofascalante73112 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t there some melee weapon that fired explosive arrows? What if you put those on an A5 frenzy merc?
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
Not to my knowledge
@TheDazeez2 жыл бұрын
Did I miss something? Where are you getting conviction from?
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
The Sorceress wears the infinity
@frankenstein3163 Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about playing hc. Would crescent moon work as a budget or you suggest to ditch the nova for ES and us demon machine ?
@MacroBioBoi Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I like demon machine on hardcore. I would really prefer the FCR on my main hand.
@frankenstein3163 Жыл бұрын
@@MacroBioBoi True.. Low FC would suk. Hmm.. I gues I can just go jave.
@xlatheblackdragon7052 жыл бұрын
Are you sure it isn't because of the fire mastery that you were one shotting with exp arrows and the merc doesn't have that?
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
Yes I'm sure, because this Sorceress didn't have any skill points put into mastery while testing
@gnubbiersh6472 жыл бұрын
Is enchant act5 merc better now?
@thetrexgorawr2 жыл бұрын
Since you cant double dip on explosive arrow. How does an act 5 frenzy merc match up?
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
You still get the primary explosion, so Act 5 pales in comparison.
@crypttest Жыл бұрын
So is this build fixed now that the bug is fixed with the merc?
@MacroBioBoi Жыл бұрын
There's no Merc bug it's now a self enchant build. Check out my most recent video on it
@WIld_MOnkey1232 жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity what is the range of minus resistance on items? Does it out-range the conviction radius? And thus affect all of your static field, or just the closer monsters get hit by it?
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
There is no range. It applies to all damage of that type that is dealt by the character with - enemy res.
@WIld_MOnkey1232 жыл бұрын
@@MacroBioBoi thanks for the info, i was hoping that would be the case but i was curious how it affected things. I almost want to try an infinity paladin, with offensive aura charms for a massive holy shock, rather than doing the dual dream approach.
@WIld_MOnkey1232 жыл бұрын
with griffons helm
@largebrandon2 жыл бұрын
Can we get an updated d2planner for this updated build?
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
Sure I'll whip one up
@largebrandon2 жыл бұрын
@@MacroBioBoi Thank you! Also, does the double flickering flame -Fire Res stack?
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
@@largebrandon the helmet only applies to who is wearing it
@kellymcconnell34412 жыл бұрын
but what if.... A5 frenzy merc with 2 x hoj, 1 x dragon, 1 x flickering flame?
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
It's pretty meh
@kellymcconnell34412 жыл бұрын
@@MacroBioBoi oh. I thought all the -fire resist + fire aura + fire damage + frenzy and hydra summons would be solid.
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
@@kellymcconnell3441 to keep it in context, the act 1 Merc deals piercing exploding damage that carries the enchant buff. The act 5 Merc only gets it on his melee attacks, which are single target and he doesn't have any synergies for the holy Fire aura so it's the base skill damage.
@kellymcconnell34412 жыл бұрын
@@MacroBioBoi that's fair. I thought i would insert the suggestion in case it wasn't mentioned or tried yet
@richardhaw97572 жыл бұрын
so this means that BRAND won't add to a fire rogue's damage? currently using BRAND on my ice rogue, it shows the explosion arrow graphic and tiny AOE but i couldnt confirm the damage made...
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
The explosive arrows does not proc on Mercs sadly
@richardhaw97572 жыл бұрын
@@MacroBioBoi so its just the graphics? damn, what a let-down. boooo...
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
@@richardhaw9757 yep :(
@richardhaw97572 жыл бұрын
@@MacroBioBoi no wonder i couldnt see any difference...
@frankenstein31632 жыл бұрын
Is fire the only ele dmg that help explode arrow ? Or can psn and light help explode arrow ?
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
Only fire for Exploding Arrow
@frankenstein31632 жыл бұрын
@@MacroBioBoi ok so dreams light damage will not add to exploding arrow. TY
@ms.aelanwyr.ilaicos2 жыл бұрын
Cold damage will add to Freezing Arrow, fwiw
@hamhamham28092 жыл бұрын
the - light res from infinity is only through melee does it apply and not an aura bro
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
That is very incorrect. Your character adds all sources of - enemy resistance for all damage calculations. You might be thinking of when a mercenary uses the weapon and people think their character benefits from it, when they don't.
@hamhamham28092 жыл бұрын
@@MacroBioBoi hmm are u 100% sure?
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
@@hamhamham2809 Yes
@paupertim58192 жыл бұрын
Frenzy barb merc with enchant?
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
It's ok. He doesn't gain AoE damage like act 1.
@badkarma51282 жыл бұрын
If your gonna skill nova with infinity on your sorc. Your gonna clear 100x faster going pure nova sorc. I know this build is enchantress with nova as a secondary. Your the merc and the actual merc is the killer. But your gonna clear so much faster going the other way with pure nova and having enchantress as secondary. Putting infinity on your self should speak for itself. Weak build 3/10.
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
Then I should go Pure lightning, or better yet, go LF Javazon. Or why waste my time, just make a Pit Zerker?
@Heinz76Harald2 жыл бұрын
wait a min.... amazone ONLY bow on rogue merc?!
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
Yep, they changed that in patch 2.4
@Heinz76Harald2 жыл бұрын
@@MacroBioBoi oh boy... should have known that earlier -_-
@Heinz76Harald2 жыл бұрын
So act2 merc can equip amazon spears too?
@Dartlin2 жыл бұрын
🔥
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
Legit
@BarnabyJonez2 жыл бұрын
i found a 15/1 4os mancatcher :D
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
Aye, it's your destiny
@BarnabyJonez2 жыл бұрын
@@MacroBioBoi i think so :D
@frankenstein31632 жыл бұрын
Love it.
@securatyyy2 жыл бұрын
All the new ladder runewords that were made in non ladder were deleted. 😁
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
This is single player
@hp53102 жыл бұрын
I wanna see this pvp now lol
@kudohlol93792 жыл бұрын
mercs die like instantly in pvp.
@matthewharetakis2 жыл бұрын
Algo pumps
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you
@greenmachineca4732 жыл бұрын
20 skills in every skill 😂 Just crazy expensive merc build.
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
Crazy awesome Merc build
@game_jinx2 жыл бұрын
do not build enchant. just demon limb
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
Much weaker than level 50 Enchant
@franc92 жыл бұрын
Dual Limbs ?
@MacroBioBoi2 жыл бұрын
@@franc9 demon limb charges don't stack when equipping two of them.
@dustofhell Жыл бұрын
your video got a failure, you post your gear, 1 time with eschuta and bo , and next second its with infinity..
@MacroBioBoi Жыл бұрын
What does "got a failure" mean?
@dustofhell Жыл бұрын
@@MacroBioBoi in this Video your gear in 1. Slot : eschuta with shield 2. Slot coa and storm. Als 3. Slot Infinity?? I mean Something is wrong U explain 3 Slots which is Impossible to Gear . We cant buff our self and then Switch To Infinity ??
@MacroBioBoi Жыл бұрын
@@dustofhell yes you can. Thats kind of the whole point. You prebuff then swap to the lightning setup.