Core Keeper Summoner Build Guide: Tomes, Talents and Minions

Weapons to use at each stage of a summoner build

For each base-level range, these have the highest damage per second from one minion. Use whatever you get first, then switch to stronger ones.

Early game (base Lv.1–5)

• Tome of the Dark (base Lv.2, 52/s): see how to get it

Mid game (base Lv.6–12)

• Tome of Sprouts (base Lv.10, 141/s): see how to get it
• Tome of Ashes (base Lv.7, 90/s): see how to get it
• Tome of the Dead (base Lv.10, 62/s): see how to get it

Damage per second uses our damage formula (not an official formula; based on community research on wikis and forums).

Talent order for a summoner build

Talents to prioritize, from top to bottom.

1. SummoningFerocious creaturesPer point: +4% minion attack speedMinion attack speed directly raises their damage, so take it first.
2. SummoningEfficient bindingPer point: -8% minion mana reservation costLess mana reserved per minion, leaving you more mana to spare.
3. SummoningCritical commandPer point: +4% minion critical hit chanceRaises your minions' critical hit chance.
4. SummoningTrickle down arcanaPer point: Minion damage is increased by 10% of your magic damage increaseAdds part of your magic damage bonus to minions. Pairs well with gear that has magic damage.
5. SummoningHeartbound hordePer point: +1% minion attack speed for every 10 max health points you haveThe more max health you have, the faster your minions attack. Raise it together with Vitality.
6. VitalityMaxed out!Per point: +6% of all skill points added to max healthMore max health. Also pairs well with "Heartbound horde" above.

For leveling skills, see how to level skills; for other builds, see recommended skill builds.

Best pets and food for a summoner build

Pets: Earie, Arcane Symbiote (largest damage gain first; best pets)

Food (2 ingredients): Golden Lunacorn + Greenhorn Pico (cooking guide)

How to play a summoner build

• Each minion attacks on its own, so raising your max minion count helps the most (best minions).
• Your own all-damage and crit bonuses do not apply to minions. Choose minion-specific stats.
• The Withered Scepter curses enemies so they take more damage from minions (Warlock).