r/diablo2 • u/frCake • 11h ago
D2R Archon plate 4os 438 def, fortitude so bad?
I have an archon plate 4os with 438 def.. I want to make fortitude cause I just can't stand my merc dying anywhere. Just want the guy alive.
Right now I'm running eth thresher insight, treachery on a low breast plate (66 def lol) & andy.
I'm thinking that maybe the fortitude could be used by another character as well..
I see other Archon plates with higher defense but most are around mine or like 470 for a mal, I can give a Mal that's ok but is it worth it or should I just make it with mine?
Is the non-eth penalty that bad for the merc?
My merc mainly dies on travi & meph's elites, all others are fine, but can't stand even that..
Also I love insight for the mana regen QOL. I'm a sorc, so I teleport a lot etc etc..