Summon Skeletons of ArchersSpell, Minion, Duration Level: (1-20) Cost: (5-16) Mana Cast Time: 0.50 secRequires Level 10Summon Skeleton Archer minions at the targeted location. They fire arrows and die after a duration.Maximum (5-7) Summoned Skeletons Base duration is 20.00 seconds Summons (2-3) Skeleton Archers
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: +(0.05-1) to Maximum Summoned SkeletonsPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.
Summon Skeletons of Archers is a spell that summons allied ranged skeleton archer minions.
It is a transfigured version of Summon SkeletonsSummon SkeletonsSpell, Minion, Duration Level: (1-20) Cost: (5-16) Mana Cast Time: 0.50 secRequires Level 10Summon Skeleton Warrior minions at the targeted location. They use a melee attack and die after a duration. If made aggressive, Skeleton Warriors will also dash towards nearby enemies.Maximum (5-7) Summoned Skeletons Base duration is 20.00 seconds Summons (2-3) Skeleton Warriors
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: +(0.05-1) to Maximum Summoned SkeletonsPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket..
If corrupted to also grant Vaal Summon SkeletonsVaal Summon SkeletonsSpell, Minion, Duration, Vaal Level: (1-20) Souls Per Use: 50 Can Store 1 Use(s) Soul Gain Prevention: 10 sec Cast Time: 0.80 secRequires Level 10Summons an army of skeletal soldiers, archers and mages, led by a powerful general.Maximum (18-36) Summoned Skeletons Base duration is 20.00 seconds Summons (14-21) Skeleton Soldiers Summons (2-9) Skeleton Archers Summons (1-5) Skeleton Mages Summons 1 Skeleton General
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: +(0.05-1) to Maximum Summoned SkeletonsCorruptedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket., this gem's name will change to Summon Skeletons of Archery.
Unlike the original skill, this transfigured version summons skeleton archers with ranged attacks instead.
Skill Functions and Interactions
Spell Totem SupportSpell Totem SupportSupport, Spell, Totem Icon: T Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 200%Requires Level 8Supports spell skills that are not triggered. Instead of casting that spell, you will summon a totem that casts the spell for you.Supported Skills deal (49-40)% less Damage Supported Skills will summon a Totem which uses that Skill Totem lasts 8 seconds Supported Skills have 40% less Cast Speed
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills have (0.5-10)% increased Totem Placement speedThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket. - When Summon Skeletons is supported with Spell Totem SupportSpell Totem SupportSupport, Spell, Totem Icon: T Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 200%Requires Level 8Supports spell skills that are not triggered. Instead of casting that spell, you will summon a totem that casts the spell for you.Supported Skills deal (49-40)% less Damage Supported Skills will summon a Totem which uses that Skill Totem lasts 8 seconds Supported Skills have 40% less Cast Speed
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills have (0.5-10)% increased Totem Placement speedThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket., the totem will continue to cast Summon Skeletons even if the maximum number of skeletons has been reached. Older skeletons will then be replaced by newer skeletons, possibly switching target.
Summon Skeletons cannot be supported by UnleashUnleash SupportSpell, Support Icon: q Level: (1-20) Cost & Reservation Multiplier: 150%Requires Level 38Supports spell skills, making their effect reoccur when cast. Cannot support skills with cooldowns, triggered skills, Brand skills, Vaal skills, channelling skills, skills with a reservation, or skills used by totems, traps, or mines. Cannot modify the skills of minions.Supported Spells gain a Seal every (0.90-0.71) seconds, to a maximum of 3 Seals Supported Spells are Unsealed when cast, and their effects Reoccur for each Seal lost Supported Skills deal (50-41)% less Damage when Reoccurring
Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Supported Skills deal (0.5-10)% increased Spell DamageThis is a Support Gem. It does not grant a bonus to your character, but to skills in sockets connected to it. Place into an item socket connected to a socket containing the Skill Gem you wish to augment. Right click to remove from a socket. due to the fact that the skill can gain a cooldown from From DustFrom Dust Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1Summon 4 additional Skeletons with Summon Skeletons +1 second to Summon Skeleton Cooldown"Would you leave an orchard of apples to rot unharvested? A cemetery is no different." -Kadavrus, Surgeon to the UmbraPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket..[1]
Gem level progression
Level
Mana Cost
Maximum Skeletons
Skeletons Summoned
Exp.
Total Exp.
1
10
29
5
5
2
0
0
2
13
35
5
5
2
9569
9569
3
17
43
6
5
2
28189
37758
4
21
52
6
5
2
59146
96904
5
25
60
7
5
2
111192
208096
6
29
69
8
6
2
193800
401896
7
33
77
8
6
2
320280
722176
8
36
83
9
6
2
359090
1081266
9
39
90
9
6
2
498508
1579774
10
42
96
10
6
2
682057
2261831
11
45
102
11
6
3
921777
3183608
12
48
109
11
6
3
1727879
4911487
13
51
115
12
6
3
1791769
6703256
14
54
121
12
6
3
2353679
9056935
15
57
127
13
6
3
3070912
12127847
16
60
134
14
7
3
9095466
21223313
17
63
140
14
7
3
16039890
37263203
18
66
146
15
7
3
29817117
67080320
19
68
151
15
7
3
62895056
129975376
20
70
155
16
7
3
212051599
342026975
21
72
159
17
7
4
N/A
N/A
22
74
N/A
17
7
4
N/A
N/A
23
76
N/A
18
7
4
N/A
N/A
24
78
N/A
18
7
4
N/A
N/A
25
80
N/A
19
8
4
N/A
N/A
26
82
N/A
20
8
4
N/A
N/A
27
84
N/A
20
8
4
N/A
N/A
28
86
N/A
21
8
4
N/A
N/A
29
88
N/A
21
8
4
N/A
N/A
30
90
N/A
22
8
4
N/A
N/A
31
91
N/A
22
8
5
N/A
N/A
32
92
N/A
23
8
5
N/A
N/A
33
93
N/A
23
8
5
N/A
N/A
34
94
N/A
23
8
5
N/A
N/A
35
95
N/A
24
8
5
N/A
N/A
36
96
N/A
24
8
5
N/A
N/A
37
97
N/A
24
8
5
N/A
N/A
38
98
N/A
24
8
5
N/A
N/A
39
99
N/A
25
9
5
N/A
N/A
40
100
N/A
25
9
5
N/A
N/A
Gem quality
Type
Additional Effects per 1-20% Quality
Weight
Superior
+(0.05-1) to Maximum Summoned Skeletons
1
Item acquisition
Summon Skeletons of Archers has restrictions on where or how it can drop.
This item is a transfigured gem. It can be obtained through the use of the Divine Font in the Lord's Labyrinth.
Recipes
Summon Skeletons of Archers can be created from the following recipes:
Amount
Part
Description
Meta
4
The Blessing of MooshThe Blessing of Moosh4Level 21 Transfigured Gem CorruptedWhile the Labyrinth traps have claimed countless adventurers, they were not designed with felines in mind.
Random corruptedlevel 21 transfigured gem
A
8
The HookThe Hook8Level 21 Transfigured Gem Quality:+23% CorruptedEvery obsession began with a single, innocent taste.
Random corruptedlevel 21 transfigured gem with 23% quality
A
3
Doryani's EpiphanyDoryani's Epiphany3Level 21 Transfigured Gem Quality:+20% Corrupted"Virtue gems have facets beyond those that can be seen by the mortal eye. Let us look deeper..."
Random corruptedlevel 21 transfigured gem with 20% quality
A
8
Dying AnguishDying Anguish8Level 19 Transfigured Gem Quality:+19%Moribund, he gazed upon the journey taken as blood trickled down his chin. His eye closed on the city ahead that he would never call home.
level 19 transfigured gem with 19% quality
A
1
The VoidThe Void1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.
Random divination card set exchange
A
Skeleton limit
Passive skills
The following passive skills increase the player's skeleton limit:
Summoned Skeletons have 30% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos Damage Summoned Skeletons have 10% chance to Wither Enemies for 2 seconds on Hit [1]
Unique items
The following unique items affect the player's skeleton limit:
Item
Base Item
Stats
Queen's DecreeQueen's Decree Ornate SwordTwo Hand Sword Physical Damage: 30-50 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.40 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 27, 56 Str, 54 Dex+185 to Accuracy Rating25% increased Strength Requirement Minions have (30-40)% increased maximum Life (150-200)% increased Skeleton Duration Minions deal (30-40)% increased Damage +1 to maximum number of Raised Zombies +1 to maximum number of Skeletons +1 to maximum number of SpectresThe nobles wanted to take her throne. She let the peasants take their wealth. The peasants wanted to take her wealth. She let the soldiers take their heads. The soldiers wanted to take her head. She sat on her throne and wept.
+185 to Accuracy Rating25% increased Strength Requirement Minions have (30-40)% increased maximum Life (150-200)% increased Skeleton Duration Minions deal (30-40)% increased Damage +1 to maximum number of Raised Zombies +1 to maximum number of Skeletons +1 to maximum number of Spectres
Midnight BargainMidnight Bargain Engraved WandWand Physical Damage: 21-38 Critical Strike Chance: 7.00% Attacks per Second: 1.50Requires Level 40, 131 Int(22-26)% increased Spell Damage+(10-20) to Intelligence Minions have (20-30)% increased Movement Speed Minions deal (50-70)% increased Damage +1 to maximum number of Raised Zombies +1 to maximum number of Skeletons +1 to maximum number of Spectres Reserves 30% of Life Cannot be used with Chaos InoculationA chilling hush, a scraping sound Of things no more entombed in ground. A shambling horde is on its way To crush the very light of day.
(22-26)% increased Spell Damage+(10-20) to Intelligence Minions have (20-30)% increased Movement Speed Minions deal (50-70)% increased Damage +1 to maximum number of Raised Zombies +1 to maximum number of Skeletons +1 to maximum number of Spectres Reserves 30% of Life Cannot be used with Chaos Inoculation
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The following veiled modifiers change the cap of the summoned skeletons
Chosen - +1 to maximum number of Raised Zombies, +1 to maximum number of Skeletons, Minions have (8-10)% increased maximum Life (Prefix) (helmet, unveiling only)
Subterranean - +1 to maximum number of Skeletons (Prefix) (body armour or amulet only mod) can drop from the Azurite Mine node Beast Burrow that state Contains Minion or Aura Items. The node has generic version which does not drop item with Delve-only mod. Fossil cannot roll this mod as outcome.
Related unique items
The following unique items are related to Skeletons:
Item
Base Item
Stats
Dead ReckoningDead Reckoning Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1Skeletons gain Added Chaos Damage equal to 20-30% of Maximum Energy Shield on your Equipped ShieldA mage from the coast rode up on a broken nag, legs burnt to his bones. Before he collapsed, he uttered: "I watched the world we know end yesterday."Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
Skeletons gain Added Chaos Damage equal to 20-30% of Maximum Energy Shield on your Equipped Shield
To DustTo Dust Cobalt Jewel(20-10)% reduced Skeleton Duration Minions deal (8-12)% increased Damage (7-10)% increased Skeleton Attack Speed (7-10)% increased Skeleton Cast Speed (3-5)% increased Skeleton Movement SpeedCorruptedIn the end, time comes for all of us. It just comes for some much sooner.Place into an allocated jewel socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
Queen's DecreeQueen's Decree Ornate SwordTwo Hand Sword Physical Damage: 30-50 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.40 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 27, 56 Str, 54 Dex+185 to Accuracy Rating25% increased Strength Requirement Minions have (30-40)% increased maximum Life (150-200)% increased Skeleton Duration Minions deal (30-40)% increased Damage +1 to maximum number of Raised Zombies +1 to maximum number of Skeletons +1 to maximum number of SpectresThe nobles wanted to take her throne. She let the peasants take their wealth. The peasants wanted to take her wealth. She let the soldiers take their heads. The soldiers wanted to take her head. She sat on her throne and wept.
+185 to Accuracy Rating25% increased Strength Requirement Minions have (30-40)% increased maximum Life (150-200)% increased Skeleton Duration Minions deal (30-40)% increased Damage +1 to maximum number of Raised Zombies +1 to maximum number of Skeletons +1 to maximum number of Spectres
Earendel's EmbraceEarendel's Embrace Grinning FetishSceptre Physical Damage: 24-36 Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Attacks per Second: 1.50 Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 35, 62 Str, 62 Int18% increased Elemental Damage+(20-30) to all Attributes Minions deal (30-40)% increased Damage Summoned Skeletons Cover Enemies in Ash on Hit Summoned Skeletons take (15-30)% of their Maximum Life per second as Fire Damage Summoned Skeletons have Avatar of FireThere the weary multitude of man-kind shall turn in their masses into the wide fire, where the destroying flame embraces the living, some will go up, some down, filled with misery.
18% increased Elemental Damage+(20-30) to all Attributes Minions deal (30-40)% increased Damage Summoned Skeletons Cover Enemies in Ash on Hit Summoned Skeletons take (15-30)% of their Maximum Life per second as Fire Damage Summoned Skeletons have Avatar of Fire
Midnight BargainMidnight Bargain Engraved WandWand Physical Damage: 21-38 Critical Strike Chance: 7.00% Attacks per Second: 1.50Requires Level 40, 131 Int(22-26)% increased Spell Damage+(10-20) to Intelligence Minions have (20-30)% increased Movement Speed Minions deal (50-70)% increased Damage +1 to maximum number of Raised Zombies +1 to maximum number of Skeletons +1 to maximum number of Spectres Reserves 30% of Life Cannot be used with Chaos InoculationA chilling hush, a scraping sound Of things no more entombed in ground. A shambling horde is on its way To crush the very light of day.
(22-26)% increased Spell Damage+(10-20) to Intelligence Minions have (20-30)% increased Movement Speed Minions deal (50-70)% increased Damage +1 to maximum number of Raised Zombies +1 to maximum number of Skeletons +1 to maximum number of Spectres Reserves 30% of Life Cannot be used with Chaos Inoculation
Alberon's WarpathAlberon's Warpath Soldier BootsArmour: (268-319) Energy Shield: (18-20)Requires Level 49, 47 Str, 47 Int(15-18)% increased Strength Adds 1 to 80 Chaos Damage to Attacks +(180-220) to Armour +(13-19)% to Chaos Resistance 25% increased Movement Speed Summoned Skeleton Warriors are Permanent and Follow you Summon Skeletons cannot Summon more than 1 Skeleton WarriorAlberon walked among the accursed, and they welcomed him.
(15-18)% increased Strength Adds 1 to 80 Chaos Damage to Attacks +(180-220) to Armour +(13-19)% to Chaos Resistance 25% increased Movement Speed Summoned Skeleton Warriors are Permanent and Follow you Summon Skeletons cannot Summon more than 1 Skeleton Warrior
Femurs of the SaintsFemurs of the Saints Primordial StaffStaff Physical Damage: 55-165 Critical Strike Chance: 6.20% Attacks per Second: 1.15 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 58, 99 Str, 99 Int+18% Chance to BlockAttack Damage while wielding a Staff+2 to Level of SocketedMinion Gems Minions deal (60-80)% increased Damage +1% Chance to BlockAttack Damage per Summoned Skeleton 2% increased Attack and Cast Speed per Summoned Raging Spirit Regenerate 0.6% of Life per second for each Raised Zombie 30% increased Mana Regeneration Rate per Raised Spectre"They spent a lifetime in the service of God, only to spend eternity in the service of me." - Kadavrus, Surgeon to the Umbra
The following unique items are related to Skeletons but can only be found in the permanent leagues:
Item
Base Item
Stats
From DustFrom Dust Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1Summon 4 additional Skeletons with Summon Skeletons +1 second to Summon Skeleton Cooldown"Would you leave an orchard of apples to rot unharvested? A cemetery is no different." -Kadavrus, Surgeon to the UmbraPlace into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.
Summon 4 additional Skeletons with Summon Skeletons +1 second to Summon Skeleton Cooldown
Queen's EscapeQueen's Escape Ornate SwordTwo Hand Sword Physical Damage: 30-50 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.40 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 38, 56 Str, 54 Dex+185 to Accuracy Rating25% increased Strength Requirement Minions have (30-40)% increased maximum Life Minions have (80-100)% increased Movement Speed (150-200)% increased Skeleton Duration Minions deal (30-40)% increased Damage +1 to maximum number of Raised Zombies +1 to maximum number of Skeletons +1 to maximum number of SpectresThe soldiers stormed her throne room. The guards held them at bay. The peasants overwhelmed the guards. The nobles paid for their lives. The nobles took her throne, and so she fled to the woods.
+185 to Accuracy Rating25% increased Strength Requirement Minions have (30-40)% increased maximum Life Minions have (80-100)% increased Movement Speed (150-200)% increased Skeleton Duration Minions deal (30-40)% increased Damage +1 to maximum number of Raised Zombies +1 to maximum number of Skeletons +1 to maximum number of Spectres
Oblivion Summon Skeletons SkinOblivion Summon Skeletons SkinSkill Gem EffectThe standard skin on your Summoned Skeletons are replaced by an Oblivion skin.
The standard skin on your Summoned Skeletons are replaced by an Oblivion skin.
Onyx Oblivion Summon Skeletons SkinOnyx Oblivion Summon Skeletons SkinSkill Gem EffectThe standard skin on your Summoned Skeletons are replaced by an Onyx Oblivion skin.
The standard skin on your Summoned Skeletons are replaced by an Onyx Oblivion skin.
Summon SkeletonsSummon SkeletonsSpell, Minion, Duration
.
Vaal Summon SkeletonsVaal Summon SkeletonsSpell, Minion, Duration, Vaal
, this gem's name will change to Summon Skeletons of Archery.
Spell Totem SupportSpell Totem SupportSupport, Spell, Totem
- When Summon Skeletons is supported with 
UnleashUnleash SupportSpell, Support
due to the fact that the skill can gain a cooldown from 
From DustFrom Dust
.[1]
The Blessing of Moosh
The Blessing of Moosh
4Level 21 Transfigured Gem
The Hook
8Level 21 Transfigured Gem
Doryani's Epiphany
3Level 21 Transfigured Gem
Dying Anguish
8Level 19 Transfigured Gem
The Void
1Reach into the Void and claim your prize.
Queen's Decree
Midnight Bargain
Dead Reckoning
To Dust
Earendel's Embrace
Alberon's Warpath
Femurs of the Saints
From Dust
Celestial Summon Skeletons SkinSkill Gem EffectYour Summoned Skeletons' Skins become Celestial.
Demonic Summon Skeletons SkinSkill Gem EffectYour Summoned Skeletons become Demonic.
Oblivion Summon Skeletons SkinSkill Gem EffectThe standard skin on your Summoned Skeletons are replaced by an Oblivion skin.
Onyx Oblivion Summon Skeletons SkinSkill Gem EffectThe standard skin on your Summoned Skeletons are replaced by an Onyx Oblivion skin.
Summon Mannequins SkinSkill Gem EffectYour Summoned Skeletons become animated mannequins.
Summon Statues SkinSkill Gem EffectYour Summoned Skeletons become animated statues