Healer merc useless

[lerxst2112]

In my experience they heal as soon as you are missing 1 hp. I'm sure there are differences between live and emu, but the "ZOMG he's missing a hit point!" freakout sure sounds familiar.

[cloudchaser001]

Originally Posted by lerxst2112

In my experience they heal as soon as you are missing 1 hp. I'm sure there are differences between live and emu, but the "ZOMG he's missing a hit point!" freakout sure sounds familiar.

no, it just is not like on live, it doesnt even come close. I played for 3 hours now on live and in a full group the cleric merc was the only healer and he didnt went OOM ONCE. We pulled at a good pace and the Mobs we pulled were dark blue to the tank. We didnt overpulled though. On the Emu Server, that would certainly not be possible at all.

[Taryth]

Originally Posted by lerxst2112

In my experience they heal as soon as you are missing 1 hp. I'm sure there are differences between live and emu, but the "ZOMG he's missing a hit point!" freakout sure sounds familiar.

That's absolutely not true. There are different modes that mercs can be set to. In my experience, if a healer merc is set to "Efficient", or even "Balanced", they wont be wasting mana on 1-hp heals. They cast HoTs, and then, once you start getting lower, they begin casting instant heals.

I don't believe they CH, or at least they didn't the last time I played, but they're not terrible healers. I solo'd (occasional groups here and there) my Mage to 78 with my trusty Cleric merc, and it rarely went OOM.

[demonstar55]

They ch on live. Most people just add it to buff block so they won't cast it though.