I would definitely stick with Dragon's myself and Hand of Justice as well. Just because dual dreams are expensive/time consuming (in my opinion they are better on sorceress)
that and I think Hydra spam is neat. Even if the damage isn't great.
For now, me and my aura are killing everything by ourselves (Merc even take a considerable time to activate his aura - which only has a chance to happen when he actually engage in combat).
So I am using
Act 2 Holy Freeze
with Delirium + Gloom + The Reaper's Toll (just because it is the better spear/polearm with life leach that I have at the moment...)
I am actually in the same boat as you, looking to build a Holy Fire paladin but not sure what Merc to use. I want to try something other than an A2 Merc since I won't really need the merc to run Infinity/reapers toll. Dual Plague A5 merc seems interesting but how often will the lower res actually proc especially in solo games where the Holy Fire might kill most stuff before he has a chance to attack, though in games with parties it might come in handy. However A1 merc could be quite useful, ranged so might get some attacks off occasionaly if the Holy Fire doesn't kill and you could use Harmony to speed up solo runs of whatever you're doing. Then you could also switch to Faith/Mist when running in full games for the extra phys damage for both of you. It's kind of a toss up.
That said, Have you thought about running COA with 2 fire facets? You'll lose the fire res (which eventually can be supplemented elsewhere) but increase damag overall and add to all skills. Someone can correct me if i'm wrong but the +3 to fire skills on Flickering Flame doesn't actually boost the Holy Fire from the gear.
"Having Shadowheart around is better than luck. More reliable."
~Necrarch
Blindfire187 wrote: 3 months ago
That said, Have you thought about running COA with 2 fire facets? You'll lose the fire res (which eventually can be supplemented elsewhere) but increase damag overall and add to all skills. Someone can correct me if i'm wrong but the +3 to fire skills on Flickering Flame doesn't actually boost the Holy Fire from the gear.
But have no money for those at the moment ... and I think the increase in damage does not compensate the price (it is like a "skiller charm" x "skiller charm of vita" )
And yes, +3 to fire skills do not affect the Holy Fire from items. Flickering Flame is there just for the -10/15 to fire resistance and the Resist Fire aura.
You can still benefit from the Resist Fire aura putting Flickering Flame on your Merc (but you lose the Merc's helm - Delirium in my case - and lose 10 max fire resistance too - 95 self using and 85 without it)
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Blindfire187 wrote: 3 months ago
That said, Have you thought about running COA with 2 fire facets? You'll lose the fire res (which eventually can be supplemented elsewhere) but increase damag overall and add to all skills. Someone can correct me if i'm wrong but the +3 to fire skills on Flickering Flame doesn't actually boost the Holy Fire from the gear.
But have no money for those at the moment ... and I think the increase in damage does not compensate the price (it is like a "skiller charm" x "skiller charm of vita" )
And yes, +3 to fire skills do not affect the Holy Fire from items. Flickering Flame is there just for the -10/15 to fire resistance and the Resist Fire aura.
You can still benefit from the Resist Fire aura putting Flickering Flame on your Merc (but you lose the Merc's helm - Delirium in my case - and lose 10 max fire resistance too - 95 self using and 85 without it)
Understandable, I'm playing NL so price isn't that big of an issue since I don't have to worry about resets and have been playing on/off since the games release.
It'll be a little bit before I get my Dragondin running, I'd like to hear what you end up doing for the merc by end game. I have all the gear for the pally himself but still need to get the Merc gear, just not sure what to run yet. I assume the Helm and armour is the same across all mercs (Andy's and Fort) for end game correct?
"Having Shadowheart around is better than luck. More reliable."
~Necrarch
Totally agree about the cold Merc by the way, lmao almost suggested it myself the other day. Went to buy KFC and came back Aelandwyr already did. Kudos.
Should definitely proc often. And I definitely can't think of a better option myself.
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