1 multiple times, stacking these items will allow you to deal huge bursts damage.

Flamethrower has a Proc Coefficient of 1.0, allowing it to quickly apply item effects such as Tri-Tip Dagger and AtG Missile Mk.

Getting multiple Backup Magazine in conjunction with Ocular HUD can help Artificer deal massive amounts of damage to bosses or common enemies alike.

Can be used while airborne, making you more or less fly.

(As Artificer, kill 15 enemies before touching the ground.)

Unlocked via the ' Artificer: Orbital Bombardment' Challenge.

You can't go wrong with either, so choose the one you like to play with best.Burst into the sky, dealing 800% damage and stunning nearby enemies. However, Slicing Winds can also be a safe option because of its unlimited range, and the fact that it can strike three enemies at once gives it the edge when it comes to groups of enemies. Eviscerate is the safer option as it grants invulnerability and scales better with attack speed. They are both very powerful abilities on short cooldowns, but they both function differently, depending on your playstyle. SpecialĬhoosing between Eviscerate and Slicing Winds ultimately comes down to preference. While you can't count on finding this Red item during your run, it's an important point to consider when choosing your Utility ability. However, this safety can be outweighed when you have a Hardlight Afterburner, as this item will allow you to use Focused Assault three times in a row. Focused Assault does inflict Exposed, which can help reduce cooldowns, but the safety provided with Blinding Assault outweighs Focused Assault's extra damage. Being able to repeatedly use these abilities after killing an elite enemy will keep you mobile while constantly outputting high damage.īlinding Assault is better because it allows you to dash more than Focused Assault.

Mercenary's Utility and Special ability have longer cooldowns but provide essential survivability during longer battles. Reduces ability cooldowns to 0.5 seconds for four seconds when killing an elite enemy. This will give you incredibly high mobility and make you harder to hit, increasing your survivability. When paired with Blinding Assault, you will be able to use this ability nine times in a row, granted you hit an enemy each time you use it. Grants the user three additional uses of their Utility ability. Reduces damage taken while the user is sprintingīecause Mercenary's Primary attack can be used while sprinting, this item's bonus will almost always be in effect, making it a great way to add extra survivability. However, Harvester's Scythe will need support from items like Lens-Maker's Glasses to increase your critical strike chance. This item is good for the same reason as Leeching Seed it will add some much-needed healing to your abilities. Heals the user when they perform a critical strike. With these two items equipped, using Eviscerate will restore a significant portion of your health while also dealing damage. Leeching Seed and Harvester's Scythe will be your main method for healing as Mercenary. Heals the user every time they deal damage. AoE items like the Ukulele will help even out your damage to groups of enemies.

Most of Mercenary's abilities only allow him to hit one enemy at a time, making situations with groups of enemies harder to handle. Grants the user a chance to fire a lightning chain that strikes up to three nearby enemies. The essence of playing as Mercenary is being as mobile as possible, and a Hopoo Feather or two will only help that. More jumps means more mobility, which Mercenary can never get enough of. Having more opportunities to use this ability will keep you safer while also providing a bit of extra damage. Much of Mercenary’s mobility comes from his Secondary Ability, especially Whirlwind. Grants the user an additional use of their Secondary ability. Increases damage dealt by user in a small radius around them.Īll of Mercenary’s abilities are melee attacks, meaning they will all benefit from Focus Crystal’s small area of effect. Additionally, you'll be able to Expose enemies more often with your Primary attack. This item will significantly increase the damage of Eviscerate because of this ability's unique trait of scaling the number of hits with higher attack speed.

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