Minion
Minions are allied monsters summoned by the player. Minions have their own damage and their actions are treated completely separate from the summoner's. Zombies, Animate Guardian, Animate Weapons, Skeletons and Stone Golems deal physical damage, Spectres and Dominated deal whatever damage they did before they died, Raging Spirits deal physical damage of which 50% is converted to fire (much like Infernal Blow), and the four other Golems do damage in accordance with their names (chaos, fire, cold, lightning). Minion damage is affected by Minion Damage passive skills, some unique items, support gems linked to the minion skill gem, auras and Necromantic Aegis. Of particular note, support gems will support the attacks and spells of the minion if the skill is relevant. Minions can critically strike but cannot proc Module Error: No skills found with q_where = skill.active_skill_name="Cast On Critical Strike". Unlike totems, minions can gain charges.
Neither passive skills nor stats from the player's equipment affect minions unless they specifically state "Minions _____".
Life flasks with the "of Animation" suffix will heal minions life by 40-60% of the flasks recovery. This effect works even when the player has full life or Chaos Inoculation. If player have equiped Umbilicus ImmortalisUmbilicus Immortalis
Leather BeltRequires Level 30+(25-40) to maximum Life(8-12)% increased maximum Life
Regenerate 2% of Life per second
Flasks do not apply to you
Flasks you Use apply to your Raised Zombies and Spectres"The power of rebirth rivals that of immortality."
- Icius Perandus, Antiquities Collection, Item 3 - flasks effects applies to his spectres and zombies.
When a minion kills an enemy, the player is partially rewarded with the kill. This means:
- The player gains flask charges
- The player's IIQ and IIR is added to the minion's support gems values to calculate drops.
Totems, Traps and Remote Mines are not counted as minions, they are remote skills.
Minion Targeting
Although minions can't be commanded directly, they can be directed by user actions to attack targets. Attacking an enemy with a skill will force minions to prioritize that target.
This is useful because minions tend to be passive otherwise and attack targets nearby, or even move with the player.
Minion skill gems
These skills from skill gems create minions. Monsters converted using Conversion Trap do not count as minions and are not affected by minion passives.
Attack based
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Spell based
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Offerings and other minion skills
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Support gems
There are a number of support gems related to minions, that increase their damage output, defense or movement speed. Please note that other support gems depending on the skills and type of minion will also work (i.e. Module Error: No skills found with q_where = skill.active_skill_name="Melee Physical Damage" for minions that attack with melee skills) - refer to the minion skill gem pages for more information. But support gems with the "minion" gemtag are the only way to support - for example, the zombies revived by Reanimator (when the player chooses him as a spectre). Template:SMW item table/skill gems
Non-skill gem minions
These minions are summoned from something other than skill gems.
- Beastial Rhoa (Yriel's FosteringYriel's Fostering
Exquisite LeatherEvasion: (1619-2025)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 62, 170 DexGrants Level 20 Summon Bestial Rhoa Skill
+(300-400) to Accuracy Rating
(130-150)% increased Evasion Rating
+(90-100) to maximum Life
Projectile Attack Skills have (40-60)% increased Critical Strike Chance
Projectiles from Attacks have 20% chance to Maim on Hit while
you have a Bestial Minion
(10-15)% increased Attack and Movement Speed while you have a Bestial MinionFeed a beast and it will not hunt.
Protect it and it will not fight.
Ferocity must be learned, not taught.
It is suffering that forges the greatest warriors.) - Beastial Snake (Yriel's FosteringYriel's Fostering
Exquisite LeatherEvasion: (1619-2025)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 62, 170 DexGrants Level 20 Summon Bestial Snake Skill
+(300-400) to Accuracy Rating
(130-150)% increased Evasion Rating
+(90-100) to maximum Life
Projectile Attack Skills have (40-60)% increased Critical Strike Chance
Projectiles from Attacks have 20% chance to Poison on Hit while
you have a Bestial Minion
Adds (13-19) to (23-29) Chaos Damage to Attacks while you have a Bestial MinionFeed a beast and it will not hunt.
Protect it and it will not fight.
Ferocity must be learned, not taught.
It is suffering that forges the greatest warriors.) - Beastial Ursa (Yriel's FosteringYriel's Fostering
Exquisite LeatherEvasion: (1619-2025)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 62, 170 DexGrants Level 20 Summon Bestial Ursa Skill
+(300-400) to Accuracy Rating
(130-150)% increased Evasion Rating
+(90-100) to maximum Life
Projectile Attack Skills have (40-60)% increased Critical Strike Chance
Projectiles from Attacks have 20% chance to inflict Bleeding on Hit while
you have a Bestial Minion
Adds (11-16) to (21-25) Physical Damage to Attacks while you have a Bestial MinionFeed a beast and it will not hunt.
Protect it and it will not fight.
Ferocity must be learned, not taught.
It is suffering that forges the greatest warriors.) - Dancing Dervish (The Dancing DervishThe Dancing Dervish
Reaver SwordTwo Hand Sword
Physical Damage: (142.6-161.2) to (239.2-270.4)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: (1.88-1.95)
Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 59, 82 Str, 119 Dex60% increased Global Accuracy Rating(130-160)% increased Physical Damage
(25-30)% increased Attack Speed
5% increased Movement Speed
Triggers Level 15 Manifest Dancing Dervishes on Rampage
Manifested Dancing Dervishes disables both weapon slots
Manifested Dancing Dervishes die when Rampage ends
Melee Hits count as Rampage Kills
RampageTake your partner by the hand,
Keep your steps in time.
Swing together, spin apart,
And dance with death sublime.) - Spectral Spirit (Essence of InsanityEssence of InsanityStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 8Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
Weapon: Triggers Level 20 Spectral Spirits when Equipped
+3 to maximum number of Spectral Spirits
Gloves: Socketed Gems have 16% more Attack and Cast Speed
Boots: 70% increased Mana Regeneration Rate while Shocked
Body Armour: You gain Onslaught for 6 seconds when Hit
Helmet: Socketed Gems gain 50% of Physical Damage as extra Lightning Damage
Shield: 25% chance to gain a Power Charge when you Block
Quiver: Projectiles Pierce 2 additional Targets
Amulet: 10% chance to Recover 10% of Mana when you use a Skill
Ring: You and your Minions take 40% reduced Reflected Damage
Belt: 10% increased Movement Speed during any Flask EffectRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.) - Spectral Wolf (Rigwald's CrestRigwald's Crest
Two-Stone RingRequires Level 20+(12-16)% to Fire and Cold ResistancesTrigger Level 10 Summon Spectral Wolf on Kill
(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration RateWithin the heart of every man and woman
lies the soul of a ferocious beast.
If you cannot tame it, embrace it., The ScourgeThe Scourge
Terror ClawClaw
Physical Damage: (53-68) to (171-196)
Critical Strike Chance: 6.30%
Attacks per Second: (1.65-1.72)
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 70, 113 Dex, 113 Int2% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as LifeAdds (35-50) to (100-125) Physical Damage
(10-15)% increased Attack Speed
Minions have (10-15)% increased Attack Speed
Increases and Reductions to Minion Damage also affect you at 150% of their value
Minions deal 70% increased Damage if you've Hit RecentlyWith increasing mastery over death
comes an increasing desire for it.) - Spider (Arakaali's FangArakaali's Fang
Fiend DaggerRune Dagger
Physical Damage: (81-105) to (288.9-351)
Chaos Damage: 1-59
Critical Strike Chance: 6.50%
Attacks per Second: 1.20
Weapon Range: 1.0 metresRequires Level 53, 58 Dex, 123 Int40% increased Global Critical Strike Chance100% chance to Trigger Level 1 Raise Spiders on Kill
(170-200)% increased Physical Damage
Adds (8-13) to (20-30) Physical Damage
Adds 1 to 59 Chaos Damage
15% chance to Poison on HitAll children must eat.) - Rampage:
- Animated Weapon (Tier 3)
- Animated Bow (Tier 6)
- Glove enchantments:
- Animated Weapon (War)
- Clone (Reflection)
- Icy Skull (Grave)
- Harbinger Uniques
- Summon Harbinger of Brutality (The Enmity DivineThe Enmity Divine
Imperial StaffStaff
Physical Damage: (217-242) to (371-396)
Critical Strike Chance: (9.10-9.80)%
Attacks per Second: 1.15
Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 66, 113 Str, 113 Int+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a StaffSocketed Gems are supported by Level 1 Chance to Bleed
Grants Summon Harbinger of Brutality Skill
+5% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff
+(30-40)% to Damage over Time Multiplier for Bleeding from Critical Strikes
Adds (160-185) to (200-225) Physical Damage
(30-40)% increased Critical Strike Chance
) - Summon Harbinger of Time (The Flow UntetheredThe Flow Untethered
Cloth BeltRequires Level 60(15-25)% increased Stun and Block RecoveryGrants Summon Harbinger of Time Skill
(10-15)% increased Attack and Cast Speed
(10-15)% increased Energy Shield Recovery rate
(10-15)% increased Life Recovery rate
(15-20)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate
Debuffs on you expire (15-20)% faster
) - Summon Harbinger of Directions (The Fracturing SpinnerThe Fracturing Spinner
Blunt Arrow QuiverRequires Level 60Adds (7-9) to (13-16) Physical Damage to AttacksGrants Summon Harbinger of Directions Skill
+(30-50) to Strength and Dexterity
Adds (19-22) to (30-35) Fire Damage to Spells and Attacks
Adds (19-22) to (30-35) Cold Damage to Spells and Attacks
+(15-25)% to Fire and Cold Resistances
) - Summon Harbinger of the Arcane (The Rippling ThoughtsThe Rippling Thoughts
Legion SwordOne Handed Sword
Physical Damage: (127.2-137.8) to (235.2-254.8)
Elemental Damage: 1 to (60-70)
Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
Attacks per Second: 1.20
Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 62, 122 Str, 104 Dex40% increased Global Accuracy RatingGrants Summon Harbinger of the Arcane Skill
Trigger Level 20 Storm Cascade when you Attack
(75-90)% increased Spell Damage
(140-160)% increased Physical Damage
Adds 1 to (60-70) Lightning Damage
Adds 1 to (60-70) Lightning Damage to Spells
10% increased Area of Effect
) - Summon Harbinger of Storms (The Tempest's BindingThe Tempest's Binding
Callous MaskEvasion: (222-287)
Energy Shield: (65-88)Requires Level 60, 51 Dex, 51 IntSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 18 Ice Bite
Socketed Gems are Supported by Level 18 Innervate
Grants Summon Harbinger of Storms Skill
+(100-150) to Evasion Rating
+(40-60) to maximum Energy Shield
+(60-80) to maximum Life
+(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances
) - Summon Harbinger of Focus (The Unshattered WillThe Unshattered Will
Archon Kite ShieldChance to Block: 27%
Armour: (156-179)
Energy Shield: (32-37)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 68, 85 Str, 85 Int+12% to all Elemental ResistancesGrants Summon Harbinger of Focus Skill
+(60-80) to maximum Life
+(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances
(30-50) Mana gained when you Block
+5% Chance to Block
Channelling Skills deal (50-70)% increased Damage
)
- Summon Harbinger of Brutality (The Enmity DivineThe Enmity Divine
Related items
Essences
The essences of Fear give a guaranteed minion related item modifier when used on an item. The type and the strength of the modifiers vary by the slot and the level of the essence used.
- Muttering Essence of FearMuttering Essence of FearStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 2Upgrades a normal item to rare with one guaranteed property
Properties restricted to level 45 and below
One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (20-29)% increased Damage
Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (30-44)% increased Damage
Gloves: Minions deal (13-15)% increased Damage
Helmet: (13-15)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating
Other Armour: Minions have (13-15)% increased maximum Life
Quiver: Minions have (13-15)% increased Movement Speed
Belt: Minions have (13-15)% increased maximum Life
Other Jewellery: Minions have (13-15)% increased Movement SpeedRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it. - Weeping Essence of FearWeeping Essence of FearStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 3Upgrades a normal item to rare with one guaranteed property
Properties restricted to level 60 and below
One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (30-39)% increased Damage
Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (45-59)% increased Damage
Gloves: Minions deal (16-18)% increased Damage
Helmet: (16-18)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating
Other Armour: Minions have (16-18)% increased maximum Life
Quiver: Minions have (16-18)% increased Movement Speed
Belt: Minions have (16-18)% increased maximum Life
Other Jewellery: Minions have (16-18)% increased Movement SpeedRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it. - Wailing Essence of FearWailing Essence of FearStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 4Upgrades a normal item to rare with one guaranteed property
Properties restricted to level 75 and below
One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (40-54)% increased Damage
Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (60-84)% increased Damage
Gloves: Minions deal (19-21)% increased Damage
Helmet: (19-21)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating
Other Armour: Minions have (19-21)% increased maximum Life
Quiver: Minions have (19-21)% increased Movement Speed
Belt: Minions have (19-21)% increased maximum Life
Other Jewellery: Minions have (19-21)% increased Movement SpeedRight click this item then left click a normal item to apply it. - Screaming Essence of FearScreaming Essence of FearStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 5Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (50-66)% increased Damage
Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (85-106)% increased Damage
Gloves: Minions deal (22-24)% increased Damage
Helmet: (22-24)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating
Other Armour: Minions have (22-24)% increased maximum Life
Quiver: Minions have (22-24)% increased Movement Speed
Belt: Minions have (22-24)% increased maximum Life
Other Jewellery: Minions have (22-24)% increased Movement SpeedRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it. - Shrieking Essence of FearShrieking Essence of FearStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 6Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (67-82)% increased Damage
Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (107-122)% increased Damage
Gloves: Minions deal (25-27)% increased Damage
Helmet: (25-27)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating
Other Armour: Minions have (25-27)% increased maximum Life
Quiver: Minions have (25-27)% increased Movement Speed
Belt: Minions have (25-27)% increased maximum Life
Other Jewellery: Minions have (25-27)% increased Movement SpeedRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it. - Deafening Essence of FearDeafening Essence of FearStack Size: 9
Essence Tier: 7Upgrades a normal item to rare or reforges a rare item, guaranteeing one property
One Handed Weapon: Minions deal (83-94)% increased Damage
Two Handed Weapon: Minions deal (123-144)% increased Damage
Gloves: Minions deal (28-30)% increased Damage
Helmet: (28-30)% increased Minion Accuracy Rating
Other Armour: Minions have (28-30)% increased maximum Life
Quiver: Minions have (28-30)% increased Movement Speed
Belt: Minions have (28-30)% increased maximum Life
Other Jewellery: Minions have (28-30)% increased Movement SpeedRight click this item then left click a normal or rare item to apply it.
Item modifiers
Label | Effect | Imp | Pre | Suf | Restriction | |||||||
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14 | Reanimator's | +1 to Level of Socketed Minion Gems | ✗ |
✓ |
✗
|
✓ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗
|
N/A |
65 | Summoner's | +2 to Level of Socketed Minion Gems | ✗ |
✓ |
✗
|
✓ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗
|
N/A |
1 | MinionDamageCorrupted | Minions deal (15-20)% increased Damage | ✓ |
✗ |
✗
|
✓ |
✗ |
✗ |
✓ |
✗ |
✗
|
Corruption |
20 | Eternal | Item drops on Death if equipped by an Animated Guardian | ✗ |
✓ |
✗
|
✗ |
✓ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗
|
Haku |
20 | Bloodied | Minions have (10-15)% increased maximum Life | ✗ |
✓ |
✗
|
✗ |
✗ |
✓ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗
|
Catarina |
35 | Savage | Minions deal (10-15)% increased Damage | ✗ |
✓ |
✗
|
✗ |
✗ |
✓ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗
|
Catarina |
35 | Calcified | +1 to maximum number of Skeletons | ✗ |
✓ |
✗
|
✗ |
✓ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗
|
Catarina |
35 | Rotted | +1 to maximum number of Zombies | ✗ |
✓ |
✗
|
✗ |
✓ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗
|
Catarina |
1 | Leadeship | Minions deal (14-16)% increased Damage | ✗ |
✓ |
✗
|
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✓ |
✗
|
Cobalt Jewels |
1 | Master's | Minions have (8-12)% increased maximum Life | ✗ |
✓ |
✗
|
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✓ |
✗
|
Cobalt Jewels |
1 | of Resilience | Minions have +(6-10)% to all Elemental Resistances | ✗ |
✗ |
✓
|
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✓ |
✗
|
Cobalt Jewels |
1 | of the Wall | Minions have (2-4)% Chance to Block | ✗ |
✗ |
✓
|
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✓ |
✗
|
Cobalt Jewels |
10 | of Animation | Grants (40-60)% of Life Recovery to Minions | ✗ |
✗ |
✓
|
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✓
|
Life flasks Hybrid flasks |
Helmet Enchantments
Enchantments you can get for your helmet after completing The Lord's Labyrinth in certain difficulties.
Attack based
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Spell based
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Offerings & other minion skills
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Equipment
Base items
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Divination cards
The following sets of divination card can grant minion-related items when exchanged:
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Passive skills
There are passive skills that grant minion bonuses.
Minion damage
These passive skills grant increased damage for minions.
Template:Ascendancy passive table
Minion attack speed
These passive skills grant increased attack speed for minions.
Minion cast speed
These passive skills grant increased cast speed for minions.
Minion life
These passive skills grant increased maximum life for minions.
Template:Ascendancy passive table
Minion life regeneration
These passive skills grant additional life regeneration for minions.
Minion life leech
These passive skills grant additional life leech for minions.
Minion chance to block
These passive skills grant additional chance to block for minions.
Minion elemental resistances
These passive skills grant additional elemental resistances for minions.
Template:Ascendancy passive table
Minion chaos resistance
These passive skills grant additional chaos resistance for minions.
Template:Ascendancy passive table
Minion limit
These passive skills raise the limits for active zombies, skeletons, or spectres.
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Duration
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Physical Damage Reduction
These passive skills grant additional physical damage reduction for minions.
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Miscellany
These passive skills are related to minions, but do not fit into any other category.
Achievements
If players manage appropriate number of minions, they will be rewarded the following achievements:
Name | Description |
---|---|
Behold My Army |
Have 60 minions at the same time. |
Zombie Horde |
Have 9 Raised Zombies at the same time. |