so i completed a "massive boss xp" run, came out was full life me and merc. entered back in...and attacked the 1st mob...and then realized my merc was at like 4% life. no matter what If i zone into a DM, my merc is automatically cut to almost death upon entering. it only takes a few ticks for him to heal, but these dms that are "u are attacked when it starts"...not cool. FIX THIS SOE!!!
Just a suggestion, mind you, but I'd avoid the sociopath dungeons until after they get the bug nailed down (that is, assuming you reported it with /bug).
I can vouch for this with mercs. Unfortunately we cannot always tell a sociopath dungeon based on names like "Awesome 300 Dungeon Marks - Solo!!!" and "Awesome Solo Dungeon - 200 Marks - 20 Minutes!!". If only I could give written feedback on those sociopaths who only run their uber SK through their own dungeon and think anyone can do it.
Having a mob right on top of you used to be a convenience - everyone used to zone in with almost no health or power (which they finally fixed, but apparently not for mercs), so dying and reviving was a fast way to get back to full health/power.