2.2 Necromancer Summoner Aura Build - New Player + Beginner Friendly (WIP)

Hey all, thanks for taking time to read this! I've updated it a bit since I've started doing maps and hit level 60 (now level 69). This build is working GREAT for me. It's my very first build and I earned everything to make it on my own. If you are new this can work for you because it did for me.

I made a newbie mistake in assuming the DPS the tooltip reads is accurate and it's definitely not. I'll be updating my gear/gems soon with a better layout now that I know never to trust the tooltips. Basically, I'll be going for more +minion dps/life gear.

I got the original idea from leary93; https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1595322

(Thank you!)

But since the update older passive trees won't load. So I modified that tree a bit and went my own way. Sorry these levels are a bit random, just updating when I have time;

Lvl 23;



Level 40;



Level 56;



Level 69;



*First ascension should be the +Skill Effect Duration +Minion Damage +Offerings bonuses effect you as well. Second ascension, I went for the +40% damage bonus when consuming corpses.

If you want to see what I use this is the best way to tell in real time.Link to my characters in my profile.




Since I'm new I don't have a setup for gear. So there won't be any specific plans for 6 links and unique items. I just don't have the knowledge or resources to go that far with the design. That being said, I kinda use what I can when I can get it. I did find a Tabula Rasa from the Perandus coin vendor fairly early in game (Cruel Act 1). It does make a big difference but isn't a must until maybe merciless.

Starting Skill Gem Layout;



Skill Gem Layout post level 60-ish;




This has been working well for me so far, but any advice is welcomed. Please try to keep in mind I'm a new player and have zero knowledge on trading. I'm sure there are tons of expensive uniques that can trick out a summoner build but if I can't find them on my own there isn't much chance I'll be able to get them at all. That doesn't mean don't recommend them, but I would like to keep this very noob friendly.

So the way this works is I use wrath to give everything lightning damage. Shock is an elemental status ailment associated with lightning that causes the affected target to take 50% increased damage from all sources.

Reasoning for different gems;

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--Skeletons and Zombies are for shields mostly. Skeletons on spell totem are a must, if you dont want to use spell totem then don't use the skeletons. They take too long to cast otherwise.

--Zombies make good shields and the elemental resistance buff keeps them alive.

--This build runs on a low mana pool with clarity keeping the regen up. Getting those reduced aura costs and reduced spell cost nodes is vital. Best to gear with items that give +mana regen and -mana costs.

--The goal is to get SRS casting as fast as possible to get the max of 50 skulls.

--Vaal Summon Skeletons is an epic gem if you have room, it can summon 30 skeleton meat shield instantly in those desperate situations.

--Chaos Golem gives reduced damage buff to you, some may choose stone golem instead.

--You may want to invest in a big HP potion that gives some of the healing to minions, it really makes a big difference when getting into tough battles.

--Purity of elements helps your minions last longer in battles, especially Perandus chests with that multi-element spell spam.[/spoiler]

For items you will want;
Life
Resistances
STR/Dex for gems (Shouldnt need dex if you don't increase desecrate level)
Reduced mana costs, +max mana
Chaos Resistance (Once you get to merciless this is vital. Good thing is the HP nodes on the far left of the tree give a +20% total)


Any tips on better passive tree node selections, uniques to keep an eye out for, and gem combinations that are effective is appreciated!


Any advice is great! Thank you for your time!

im trying to follow your tree with minder adjustments feks added a extra zombie from skill tree..

can you update the tree to the end version (for high lvl like 90) so we get some info on what we might do and find ways to do it with.. :)

best summoner ever........ i got 9 zombies 11-13 skellies 4 spectras and a vall summon when i pop vall summon the server lag like hell... when i use ragging spirrit with the minions the server lag....

YES I GOT A SUMMKONER THAT KILLS AND OWNS BUT! the server lags out every time i over summon! LAG ALL THE TIME and yes i know its the server since party gets the same lag when i summon minions

I'm almost certain spell damage doesn't increase the damage of your spirits. They deal damage through their own attacks, which shouldn't factor in your spell damage at all. I'm not an expert though

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noobcannon wrote:

I'm almost certain spell damage doesn't increase the damage of your spirits. They deal damage through their own attacks, which shouldn't factor in your spell damage at all. I'm not an expert though

This is correct. You can however "increase" srs dps with cast speed since you can summon more out quicker.

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mattc3303 wrote:

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noobcannon wrote:

I'm almost certain spell damage doesn't increase the damage of your spirits. They deal damage through their own attacks, which shouldn't factor in your spell damage at all. I'm not an expert though

This is correct. You can however "increase" srs dps with cast speed since you can summon more out quicker.

also melee splash and phys dam increase works

did learn trow google that my lag issue/desync where because the (internet conection in the game where placed on auto - turned it on to predecure or what ever its called and the lag when i summon anything i got (around 60 minions and 45-49 ragging's dont make me into a slow motion action nor huge lag) i do get minor lags when i pop all i got but not even close to what it where before gonna try lock-stop and see if that works better :) atleast i can play now with out getthing killed trow server desync lag

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mattc3303 wrote:

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noobcannon wrote:

I'm almost certain spell damage doesn't increase the damage of your spirits. They deal damage through their own attacks, which shouldn't factor in your spell damage at all. I'm not an expert though

This is correct. You can however "increase" srs dps with cast speed since you can summon more out quicker.

Yes, the tooltip is wrong. Newbie mistake. Even so my minions are doing well.

What? That must be a tooltip bug.

Wouldn't GGG make an announcement of some kind if spell damage nodes/items works on minions? I am almost 100% sure this is wrong lol.

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mattc3303 wrote:

What? That must be a tooltip bug.

Wouldn't GGG make an announcement of some kind if spell damage nodes/items works on minions? I am almost 100% sure this is wrong lol.

If you look at the minion gems, they have "spell" across the top, this means they are effected by spell buffs. I don't know if the 'nodes' from the passive tree work but I can clearly tell the item buffs do.

For example, I have wands that add elemental damages to spell, one lightning and one fire. If I check my minion's stats in the character menu, the added damage is represented there and adds to their total dps.

I'll try to get a screenshot up ASAP.

From what I've been told, this isn't actually correct. The tooltip will add up all the different damages into one number, but in reality it's not right. I'll be adjusting some things to correct this soon!

The build still works very well, but knowing this means I can make it work much much better.

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Shrekken wrote:

im trying to follow your tree with minder adjustments feks added a extra zombie from skill tree..

can you update the tree to the end version (for high lvl like 90) so we get some info on what we might do and find ways to do it with.. :)

I could plan ahead like that but I'm not experienced enough to know what will be needed. That's why this is a work in progress. I'll update it when I get there so I know what I chose is effective. I'm still on the fence for getting more HP, increasing auras, or taking reduced mana cost nodes.