I really like the idea of dual frenzy a5 barb.
Could Dev please consider bringing another model of a5 barb (they’re wandering across frozen wasteds) with double axes aside with double sword one.
They’re both already in game (with spire helmets).
It would add bit diversity to merc pool, and new equipment possibilties.
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I agree. I think dual axes fit perfectly. I was surprised to find out they couldn’t use them.
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I totaly agree with dual axes and dual swords. Both dual setup seems really fine. I just dont want the merc to be able to use Sword and axes at the same time.
Dual maces wouls also be interesting, for variety.
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Yea mixing sword/axes do not look like a good idea.
We have multiple a2 desert guys, it would be nice to have axemans as well. Just because they’re present in a5.
And third option for a5 merc would give second life many one handed axes.
And most important thing - it cannot hurt anyone i guess 
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Axes can provide fanaticism, so it opens up an aura at least. That’s big. The player gets trivial damage increase when compared to might.
Also, beast currently isn’t indestructible. So beast could be made eth for the merc.
Lastly, a few barbs use axes. And only a few. Axes are under represented.
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Sure, as long as they can’t just let them use the beast runeword I’m fine with it. But giving every class free access to the fanatasicm aura is really really really powerful.
I dont see Beast rw as free - it’s Ber, and you need Good base to not waste your rune. In addition it’s only 9 lvl.
You got higher lvl on Faith which obviously can be used on A1 merc - or is it „free” also ?
And for sure two Beasts wont stack for 18 lvl as LW might aura do not stack into 34 lvl.
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I think its fair to make taking the act 1 merc to get fanaticism a requirement! Having different mercs offer different auras/supports makes the game interesting.
I think that the act 5 merc is probably strong enough as is!
Please note that a5 merc have taunt which is useless - it’s for frenzy one.
2 hander barb got really useless curse overriding battle cry.
They’re both truly not overpowered.
This.
Even 2 beasts is level 18 fana - still plenty less enhanced damage for the player than Might. You do get some IAS - but as correctly pointed out you need 2x Ber.
I have never ever found even 1 Ber in allllll the years, yet have had a might merc every single day - because its free.
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It could have shout and natural resistance instead of taunt and iron skin. It should still have frenzy though.
Sure they might have better skill set, but i assume it has been set as it is.
Shout would be really nice as opposite to Defiance.
But for now best solution would be making barb shouts as debuffs which do not override curses. But im not sure it this might happen.
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Dual axe frenzy merc would be epic indeed, please make it happen Blizzard. Thanks!
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