MF Cleric: Stat Allocation/Equipment?
OK, so i'm working on an MF Cleric.
I was thinking of using and Act3 merc, probably cold, just cuz he can wear the most equip, and he's not melee so he won't get pwned too often.
I'm currently at clvl17 (just started last night)
Here's the equipment I have to work with
I know, most of it is pretty weak. Hence the need for MFing in the first place.
Weapons:
Hand of Blessed Light (divine scepter)
LVL: 42
STR: 103
[no MF, but has +2 Pally, +4 HolyBolt, +2 FotH, so good for main attack]
Blade of Ali Baba (tulwar) [two empty sockets]
LVL: 35
STR: 70
DEX: 42
Gull (dagger)
[no req]
Helms:
Stealskull (casque) [x2, one with Ptopaz]
LVL: 35
STR: 59
Armor:
Skullder's Ire (russet armor) [ethereal, 1 empty socket]
LVL: 42
STR: 87
Atma's Wail (embossed plate) [with one Ptopaz]
LVL: 51
STR: 125
Who (me/merc) should wear what? How much STR should I have?
I also have full Milabrega's set.
The sheild is the only piece I expect to be wearing for any extended period of time, but this is an ok Pally set for lower levels. The only real problem is the armor requires 100 STR, which i think will be hard/not worthwhile to attain at such a low level. I know the HoBL requires 103, but everything else requires so much less, that i might just try and do without it. I dunno. I'm so confused.
Please advise.
Any help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance, guys.