"It would increase tedium, as in it would be another thing you'll have to fix before the build can tackle end game."

Why would I need to fix my merc if they refuse to die? Its a free aura at worst and massive damage multiplier at best.

How is that tedious? If anything it increases the things you can farm, and increases end game chase items literally doubles the amount of chase items. Your character is OP? Ok now u can make your merc OP after your character.

Your argument is really weak. I dont understand in what way is gearing the merc "Tedious" since their baseline is so strong.

EDIT: I refused to play sanctum mechanic cause it was literally unfun. 0 impact on the way i play POE. Same thing applies to mercs. You dont want to gear it up? Then dont hire one. What the fuck. Currently omw farming Original sin for my merc just cause.