The calculator I used: Diablo 2 Attack Speed Calculator | ias calc (d2.lc) In this case, you would want to use Treachery + Andys with a 15ias jewel putting you at 80ias (or the 75ias breakpoint) giving your merc 4.54 attacks per second. That's +35 ias making the Cryptic axe the highest DPS output closely followed by the Colossus Voulge.Īnother scenario would be using a Reapers Toll for amp damage procs on a phys character. Now, most end game mercenary builds are going to look something like Infinity, Andys visage with +15ias jewel, and fortitude. Thresher | 2H damage: 12-141 | Base speed: -10 | 76.5 Avg IASĬryptic Axe | 2H damage: 33-150 | Base speed: 10 | 91.5 Avg IASĬolossus Voulge | 2H damage: 17-165 | Base speed: 10 | 91 Avg IAS Giant Thresher | 2H damage: 40-114 | Base speed: -10 | 77 Avg IAS Here are the tables for the most common bases: If you are making your end game mercenary weapon you should add up your IAS and roll in the base that makes the most sense. I hear and see a lot of people say: Giant Thresher is the best base for infinity/insight etc.

Diablo 2 merc attack speed guide bets