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 levelIngredientRequires weapons of the same type
Mercenary Orb Lv 1Level 1 3x Normal Soul + Ohm 3 items
Mercenary Orb Lv 2Level 2 3x Magic Soul + Sur 4 items
Mercenary Orb Lv 3Level 3 2x Rare Soul + Ber 5 items
Mercenary Orb Lv 4Level 4 2x Unique Soul + Jah 6 items
Mercenary Orb Lv 5Level 5 1x Set Soul + Cham 7 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.