Next Step for Mid Level PvP?

[Notorious]

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I am a cannon main.

I was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for my 8th merc. I am currently level 36, running this stun build for pvp. So far, it has worked wonders and I currently have around an 85% win ratio in FL, so if possible, I would like to stick to my current style of play.

I just switched a shaman out for my second monk today, and it has been beneficial overall. Basically, the stun/freezing/AP drain versatility overwhelms just about any opponent I meet (im in div 13 atm, which is the max for my level), partially because I have yet to meet another double monk build. My strategy changes depending on my opponents build, though. But usually, after I stun a few of their front and mid line, I use DI and melee spike with my spears. So now that you know a bit of background, back to my original question.

I had 3 options in mind for my next merc:

:arc: Added stun pressure for high risk targets, scroll blocking, silence... archer brings a lot to the table imo.

:bst: Add a bit more survivability to my build. With BT I can move my viking back. The AoE is almost negligible imo, as it isn't that powerful and I'm not running an AoE build.

:witc: Gives me the option of using AoE as a threat (meteor, DI, and Chaos Wind..) though she appeals to me more as a utility merc: magic tank, that mana attack or whatever, scrolling, etc.

Any thoughts and suggestions are greatly appreciated!

[Notorious]

Oh, and any suggestions for the long term / end-game pvp are welcome too! Thanks!

[Lumbrjak]

Your build is really great so far^^you should really add archer because she can be used long term for pvp and she is better than Beast Trainer and Witch,Also GET AN EXORCIST!!You cannot even think about pvp unless you have one.it should look like in the end result...
:spm::vik::spm:
:mnk::can::malehero:
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You could also Trade :vik: for :spt:

[Notorious]

Ah, thanks a lot for your advice! Two followup questions though.

1.) I heard that inventors were better for stunning than cannoneers, so would you recommend getting an inventor instead of that cannon?\

2.) Your recommended build looks like a pretty low budget build, which I like. The only question I have is that do you think it can dance toe to toe with other builds in Div 1, ones with more C and B class mercs?

[Lumbrjak]

lol my mistake,i was pretty tired when i wrote this....yea replace cannoneer with inventor.Inventor is a stunning army,and 1 of my favorite mercs.And as far as your 2nd question goes,it's a somewhat similar build to mine i just have an artillery man in replace of archer and a inventor in place of cannoneer,also im a music main and i do really well in free league with it.

[Notorious]

Oh ok, that's great to hear. Do you mind telling me what your IGN is on Thebes? I'm on delphi but I'd like to make a character on Thebes and perhaps watch how you play in Div 1 with your build :D

[Lumbrjak]

umm sure my IGN is Lumbrjak