I may only be able to take one of these talents for Sagani. 

 

Anyone have any thoughts -- or even better, some actual math -- on which of these talents ultimately produces more damage? 

 

Qualifying for sneak attack won't be a problem.  Reliably provided that condition, is Merciless actually better?  Because at a glance, it seems like Vicious is still basically equal to Merciless, only it doesn't require a condition, ofc.

 

 

p.s. While I'm here, I also wanna ask:  does anyone ever take Accurate Wounding Shots?  Is it even worth it, or is the +accuracy it gives ultimately an unnecessary bonus and waste of a talent? I ask because Fortitude is generally one of the higher mob defenses, and I do want Wounding Shot to work almost every time she uses it.

Edited October 3, 20187 yr by cogwheel

i usually take the two animal talents over something like Accurate wounding shots. Its really easy to buff accuracy especially for ranger

Edited October 3, 20187 yr by draego

Accurate Wounding Shots are a bit bugged: the +ACC only counts for the initial hit but not the hobbling. So I never take it.

Good to know.  Thank you for the responses, you two.  I know this game is mostly dead now, so I'm grateful.

Edited October 8, 20187 yr by cogwheel

The pet does great dmg if you also use Predator's Sense and Brutal Takedown. Perfect with the Persistence hunting bow.

 

The game is not patched anymore - but it's still a great game.

 

I'm still around - so if you have questions about game mechanics feel free to ask. I know one or two things about PoE.

Edited October 8, 20187 yr by Boeroer

Thank you!  I noticed in google that you're a fount of good information in threads here since 2015.  Hopefully Obsidian puts you in a game soon as an NPC, if they haven't already.  I remember they did that for Gromnir back in Throne of Bhaal. If he deserved it, so do you.