As you move on with the Diablo 2 Resurrected (D2R), you can use Mercenaries (Mercs) to assist you in victories. The mercs have a range of abilities, such as ranged attacks, including ice, lighting and fire. Additionally, you could also make them fight near you and move on undefeated from a safe distance. Now, let`s move on with the best mercenaries for D2R.
What Are Mercenaries For Diablo 2 Resurrected And How To Control Them

Mercs are NPCs to be used to your advantage in battles. You can also provide your equipment to the mercenaries. This feature allows your characters to win a swift victory. You may hire mercenaries after completion of the Blood Raven Quest in Act 1. You can also resurrect these mercenaries through these NPCs:
- Kashya in Act 1
- Greiz in Act 2
- Ashera in Act 3
- Tyrael (will only resurrect) in Act 4
- Qual-Khek in Act 5
Merc Controls
- You can’t tell your merc what to do
- Mercs can be given potions by clicking one of your belt’s hotkey potions while pressing & holding the shift button
- You can access your merc’s inventory can be accessed by pressing the O button
Best Mercenaries For D2R
These are my recommendations for the best merc in Diablo 2 Resurrected.
- Defensive merc that uses the Holy Freeze from Act 2. This is a great hireling because not only does he do cold damage to the enemies. It also slows down fleeing or incoming enemies while also slowing down their attack speed
- Combat Hireling that uses Prayer from Act 2. It has a simple ability that will give you life regeneration
- Offensive Merc that uses Might from Act 2. It boosts physical attack damage. Hence it is a good companion if you have a build of Frenzy Barbarian or Zealadin
All The Mercenaries In Diablo II Resurrected
You can hire from the Acts in the game. each hirling utilize a different ability, so pick a mercenary to enhance your fighting capabilities, such as follows:
Act 1: Rogues
The following are the Arrows:
- Cold Arrows
- Fire Arrows
Act 2: Desert Warriors
Following are the Auras:
- Prayer
- Thorns
- Defiance
- Holy Freeze
- Blessed Aim
- Might
Act 3: Iron Wolves
Following is the elemental magic:
- Charged Bolt
- Lighting
- Fireball
- Inferno
- Glacial Spike
- Ice Blast
- Frozen Armor
Act 5: Barbarians
The following are the abilities:
- Stun
- Bash
So, that was all about the Best mercenaries in D2R.

