POE 2 Minion Summoner BIS Gears & Investment Priority Guide

I often get asked the question, what should I prioritize first for a summoner/minions build, so here is a detail guide backed by calculations & logic, together with a solid return on power gain per exalt/div you speed on it break down!

1. Know the major stats that helps us scale with Minions/Summons

This Include:

+Minion Skill, +Spirits, Reduce Spirit Reservation, Allies In The Presence Buffs, Minion Mods Like DMG/ATK Speed Etc

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+Minion skill ranks can be found on:

Standard Gears

Sceptre = Up To 4 +Minion skill (BIS Rattling Sceptre)

Amulets = Up To 3 +Minion skill (BIS Solar Amulet)

Helm = 2+1 +Minion skill (Affix can have +2, Enchant/Vaal Corrupted can Also give us 20+ bonus Spirit or Additional +1 to minion skills)

Unique Gears:

Fireflower For Minions also containing a fire label, like Skeletal ArsonistSkeletal Sniper

Trenchtimbre For +2 once we dont need a shield or wants to go glass cannon

Prism of Belief Can Roll 1-3+ Specific minion skills ranks

Vaal/Corruption Minions Skill Gems Can Roll +1 To Our Minion skills (Make Sure its 5 sockets +20% Quality!)

Support gems like Minion Mastery For all minions Fire Mastery Physical Mastery for fire/physical tag minions Etc

Currently The BIS Support gem: Dialla's Desire = +1 Minion skill + 10% quality & Reduced Reservation to 90%

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+Spirits Can Be Found On:

Body Armor: Highest Spirit From Implicit = Conjurer Mantle (Great Early Game Minion Unique Enfolding Dawn)

Corrupted Helm (Enchanted With +Spirit)

Gem Socketing Rabbit Talisman Soul Core of Azcapa

Unique Rings Ventor's Gamble

Unique Jewels: Grand Spectrum (3x Of Those = 18% Spirits, The More Rocketed The Better!)

Against the Darkness (Rolls +8-12 Spirits Per Big Nod, Which Can Give +72-84 Spirits)

Undying Hate (Can Turn Big Nod Into +8% Spirits At 100 Tribute, Also 1% Spirit Reservation Reduction Per 20 Tribute, Also Rolls Into Minion Revive/ATK Speed)

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Spirit Reservation Can Be Found On

Passive Tree 12%

Helm Gem Socketing Talisman of Ralakesh

Unique Bones of Ullr

Dialla's Desire

Undying Hate

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The Above Should Cover The Major Ways Of Gaining Power For Summoners/Minions

For Additional Reference & My Previous Video Guide, See Here

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2. So How Should We Approach Picking Gears Between +Minion Skills, Spirits, Spirit Reservations?

The General Rule Of Thumb Is:

+Minion Skill Rank First

+Spirit Next

+Spirit Reservation After 200/300+ Spirits (To Make It Worth It)

E.g. If 6% Reservation Helm Gem Cost 5 Divine & +4 Sceptre With +40% Spirit Cost 6 Divine, Its Better For An Weapon Upgrade!

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For A More Scientific Approach:

A. Using Path Of Builder 2 Could Help

B. Using The Excel Estimator I Made In The Past, See Guide & Excel Here

TLDR Version (Please Refer To Video Guide With Dynamic Excel Calculator For A More Clear Understanding!) :

The LOWER Our Initial Current Spirit Is, The MORE Beneficial It Is To Have +Spirit

The HIGHER Our Current Spirit Is, The MORE Beneficial It Is To Have Spirit Reservation

+Minion Skills Should Scale More Linearly (Assumption & From Checking DMG On Minion Gems At 29-30-31)

This Also Various Depending On The Minion Per Spirit Cost Breakpoints AKA If We Get To Summon 1 More DPS Minion Or The Bonus Spirit Wont DO ANY Thing

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E.g. Having 500 Current Spirit - Gaining Another 60 Spirit = 560

Which Means 3 MORE Snipers But ONLY 1 MORE Storm Mages

13.6% DMG Boost For Sniper Build, But Only 6.7% DMG Boost For Storm Mage Minion Build

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3. TLDR Summary:

At Level 1-15 - Any Gear With +Minion Skill, +Spirits, Try To Buy Those For Regal/Alchemist Orbs (During First Day Starting A League)

Look For +1 Minion On Spectre, Helm, Amulets

+Spirit On Sceptre & Body Armor Is A Bonus (Enfolding Dawn Best League Starter Unique, Usually 5-10 exalts On Day 1)

At 15-30-45-60-72:

Same As Above, Look For +2/3 Minion On Spectre, Helm, Amulets & +Spirit on Sceptre & Body Armor

Around Level 45-60+:

Start To Search For Enchanted +2 Minion Helm With Bonus Spirits, Or +1

Amulet +2 With Spirits, Ventor's Gamble With Okay Rolls (Don't Worry About Reduce Rarity Or Res As Much)

Level 80-90+:

Get Any Upgrade That Is 1-10 Exalts, Then 15-30 Exalts, Then 1 Div, Then 2-3 Divine (The Bucket Effect)

Using POB2 Or Excel For Better Judgement Before Purchase.

Rule Of Thumb:

Weapon > Amulet/Body Armor > Helm/Rings | Boots (Once Having Enough Max Spirit To Make The Reservation Reduction Count)

Once Having 5-10 Divine+ Capital, Look Into Unique Jewels Mentioned Above (Either Buy Or Craft Those, Here Is How I Crafted A 54 Divine Undying Hate Live in Video With Step By Step Guide)

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This Is A WIP Guide For POE 2 Minion Enjoyer

If You Have A Great Build/Tips For POE & Wants To Share & Help Our POE 2 Community, Make Sure To MSG Me Directly Via PM On Discord via name: mattjestic_gaming

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See Our Other POE 2 Guides

NEW 0.3 Timeless Jewel BIS Base + 4 MODS Crafting Guide

https://mobalytics.gg/poe-2/profile/mattjestic-multiGaming/guides/new-0-3-timeless-jewel-4-mod-crafting-divine-printing-guide

My Current Minion Build The Builders Guide

My Leveling Minion Build, The Builders Guide