D2TM Hell Return
Merc Season 25 system

Mercenary Weapons

Merc doesn't just follow support. Its own weapon system helps Merc add damage, aura, support effects and survivability to the character.

I. Overview

  • Increases damage and supportAdds damage, aura, and utility effects to characters.
  • Block attacks betterHelps Merc stay longer in high damage areas.
  • There is a separate build directionCustomize weapons and upgrades to suit your play style.
  • Each Act has a different roleChoose a Merc that matches your class and main build direction.

II. Merc weapon system

1

Embryo
Base Orb

Gather enough sets to create Orb embryos corresponding to each Act.

2

Manufacturing
weapons

Use Orb ingots + runes to create Merc weapons.

3

Soul system

Collect and raise Souls to unlock advanced levels.

4

Orb
Upgrade

Upgrade Orb to increase Merc weapon power.

1. Base Orb according to Act

Orphan's Call Orb

Act 1 - Rogue

Background weapons
Hydra Bow

Set needed
Orphan's Call

Hwanin's Majesty Orb

Act 2 - Desert

Background weapons
Colossus Voulge

Set needed
Hwanin's Majesty

Sazabi Orb

Act 3 - Iron Wolf

Background weapons
Cryptic Sword

Set needed
Sazabi's Grand Tribute

Bul-Kathos Orb

Act 5 - Barbarian

Background weapons
Colossus Blade

Set needed
Bul-Kathos' Children

2. Craft Merc weapons

Rogue Scout

Act 1 - Rogue

Orphan's Call Orb + Ohm + Normal Orb

= Rogue Scout

Desert Merc

Act 2 - Desert

Hwanin's Majesty Orb + Ohm + Normal Orb

= Desert Merc

Iron Wolf

Act 3 - Iron Wolf

Sazabi Orb + 2x Vex + Normal Orb

= Iron Wolf

Barbarian Merc

Act 5 - Barbarian

Bul-Kathos Orb + Ohm + Normal Orb

= Barbarian Merc

3. Soul system

  • Normal Soul Normal Soul Fragments + Runes
  • Magic Soul Magic Soul 7x Normal Soul + Lo
  • Rare Soul Rare Soul 7x Magic Soul + Sur
  • Unique Soul Unique Soul 6x Rare Soul + Ber
  • Set Soul Set Soul 5x Unique Soul + Jah

4. Upgrade Merc weapon Orb

Orb level Ingredient Requires weapons of the same type
Orb level Mercenary Orb Lv 1Level 1
Ingredient3x Normal Soul + Ohm
Requires weapons of the same type3 items
Orb level Mercenary Orb Lv 2Level 2
Ingredient3x Magic Soul + Sur
Requires weapons of the same type4 items
Orb level Mercenary Orb Lv 3Level 3
Ingredient2x Rare Soul + Ber
Requires weapons of the same type5 items
Orb level Mercenary Orb Lv 4Level 4
Ingredient2x Unique Soul + Jah
Requires weapons of the same type6 items
Orb level Mercenary Orb Lv 5Level 5
Ingredient1x Set Soul + Cham
Requires weapons of the same type7 items

System flow

Farm set
Pressing Orb embryosPressing Orb embryos
Manufacturing weapons
Farm SoulFarm Soul
Upgrade
Optimize build direction

Strengths

  • The upgrade roadmap is clear and easy to follow.
  • Directly linked to raw material farming activities.
  • Create more depth for the Merc build direction.
  • Endgame has a long-term goal.

Weakness

  • Need many weapons of the same type at high levels.
  • There aren't too many customization branches.
  • The role of each Merc needs to be made clearer in the build.