Very informative post
Hahaha well, it’s true. The most cheesy way to play this game now is just to have 12 crossbows and then keep 12 more in your inventory so that you can fire up to 24 bolts at your enemies on the first round of combat :D :D :D
Your mercs gears should look like this: Xbow+Xbow+two handed weapon+bolts+Quick Hand perk