12-13-2007, 01:53 AM
Really quickly,if you look at the character building section,and look at the merc building forum within,you will find the answers to most of your questions.But I can let you know a few things,like the fact that -resistance only works for the equipped character or mercenary,not for the party or minions.Hence doom polearm and a nightwings veil w/cold die facet(both items being on act 2 merc) only affects the merc,and not the cold sorc (or any other character for that matter)that hired the merc.Almost Everthing works with mercenaries,except mana steal,vitality stat points,dtm(damage to mana),and anything else to do with mana,as mercs dont use or need the stuff.Directly from arreat summit).......
Find better and better equipment for your Hirelings. Find resistance equipment to give to them to keep them alive longer. Find high Defense Armor to protect them.
Hirelings start with basic equipment that is not shown on the Hireling Equipment page. You can replace the equipment with new equipment, but if you remove all of the equipment on the Hireling Equipment page, they will still have their basic equipment. You can't for example take away the Rogue's Bow. She will always have a basic bow.
You can try different things to discover what kinds of equipment a Hireling will accept. If they can't wear it, they will let you know. The appearance of a Hireling will remain unchanged when adding new weapons, armor and helms.
Hirelings can use almost all Magical Bonuses including + Skills Items.
Good Items
Replenish Life items can help keep your Hirelings healed. Hirelings can take advantage of Ethereal Items because their items do not lose Durability. Give your Hirelings Uniques, Rares or whatever else they can wear. Try to build up their resistances as well if possible.
Bad Items
Hirelings have no need for +Mana/Energy Items or Items that Steal % Mana. +Vitality Items also do not work.
Find better and better equipment for your Hirelings. Find resistance equipment to give to them to keep them alive longer. Find high Defense Armor to protect them.
Hirelings start with basic equipment that is not shown on the Hireling Equipment page. You can replace the equipment with new equipment, but if you remove all of the equipment on the Hireling Equipment page, they will still have their basic equipment. You can't for example take away the Rogue's Bow. She will always have a basic bow.
You can try different things to discover what kinds of equipment a Hireling will accept. If they can't wear it, they will let you know. The appearance of a Hireling will remain unchanged when adding new weapons, armor and helms.
Hirelings can use almost all Magical Bonuses including + Skills Items.
Good Items
Replenish Life items can help keep your Hirelings healed. Hirelings can take advantage of Ethereal Items because their items do not lose Durability. Give your Hirelings Uniques, Rares or whatever else they can wear. Try to build up their resistances as well if possible.
Bad Items
Hirelings have no need for +Mana/Energy Items or Items that Steal % Mana. +Vitality Items also do not work.