followers attract zombies to come after u when u tp
but if ur follower is BEAST MODE then i guess u can have one out
I have my Templar skills set all up on the left skill tree. He charges and stuns nearby enemies (has been long enough of a stun to get TP off), heals, and charges attackers when my health gets low.
He isnt well geared - at all. Just semi-crap GF gear with str/vit if its super cheap.