I've decided to get back into EQ2 with a 3 box. I'm fairly set on playing an SK/Warlock combo, but cannot decide on a 3rd box to go with this duo.

I don't intend to raid with any of the toons, so I guess my question would be how much can I expect to do if I take the Dirge instead of the Fury? Are healer mercs good at all? Are they able to be used in instances? In EQ1, they cannot be, so I don't know if that carried over to 2 or not.

Any advice would be appreciated.