Minion builds have always been a fan favorite in the Path of Exile series, offering a unique playstyle where your army of undead or summoned creatures does the heavy lifting while you focus on strategy and survival. In Path of Exile 2, minion builds have received significant improvements, making them more powerful and versatile than ever before. Whether you’re a seasoned minion master or a newcomer looking to dive into this archetype, this guide will showcase the top three minion builds that dominate the current meta. From budget-friendly options to high-end, endgame-destroying setups, there’s something here for everyone. 

1. Bomber Minions Infernal (Witch Class)

The Bomber Minions Infernal build is a classic minion setup that revolves around the Skeleton Arsonists, affectionately nicknamed "bomber minions" for their explosive playstyle. This build is perfect for players who enjoy a safe and powerful minion build that can breeze through content with minimal effort.

Why Choose This Build?

Insane Damage Output: The Skeleton Arsonists throw countless bombs, dealing massive AoE damage that obliterates everything on the screen.

Survivability: With a high energy shield pool and strong recovery mechanics, this build is incredibly tanky. Your energy shield rarely drops below maximum, even in high-tier maps.

Budget-Friendly: This build is relatively cheap to get started, making it ideal for players who want to dive into endgame content without breaking the bank.

Pros:

Campaign Dominance: The build feels like cheating during the campaign, effortlessly clearing content with minimal investment.

Boss Melting: Bosses are destroyed in seconds, thanks to the high single-target damage and debuffs applied by your minions.

Energy Shield Sustain: The build’s energy shield recovery is so strong that you’ll rarely feel threatened, even in dangerous encounters.

Cons:

Clear Speed: While the damage is incredible, the clear speed can feel slow at times. You’ll often find yourself waiting for your minions to catch up and clear packs.

Reliance on Minions: This build requires patience, as you can’t rush ahead without your minions. You’ll need to let them do the work, which can feel less satisfying for players who prefer a more active playstyle.

Budget:

Low-Tier Maps: 80 Exalted Orbs.

Mid-Tier Maps: 150 Exalted POE 2 Orbs .

High-Tier Maps: 4 Divine Orbs.

Key Gear:

Oak’s Sword Shield (Mandatory): This unique shield provides +52 Spirit, chaos resistance, and block chance, making it a cornerstone of the build.

Ratings:

Clear Speed: 8/10.

Single-Target Damage: 10/10.

Survivability: 10/10.

2. Frost Minions Infernal (Witch Class)

The Frost Minions Infernal build takes the minion archetype to the next level, combining high damage output with crowd control to create a balanced and powerful setup. This build is perfect for players who want to tackle endgame content like T4 Simulacrum with ease.

Why Choose This Build?

Freeze Mechanics: Your minions freeze enemies in place, providing maximum comfort and safety during encounters.

Versatility: This build excels in both clear speed and boss damage, making it a well-rounded choice for all types of content.

Profit Potential: The build’s ability to clear T4 Simulacrum efficiently makes it a great option for farming high-value loot.

Pros:

Balanced Playstyle: The build offers a great mix of clear speed, boss damage, and survivability.

Crowd Control: Freezing enemies ensures that you’re always in control of the battlefield.

Endgame Viability: This build can handle all endgame content, including high-tier maps and Simulacrum.

Cons:

High Cost: Raising your minions’ level to at least 35 requires a significant investment, making this build more expensive than others.

Gear Dependency: The build relies on specific unique items to function properly, which can be costly.

Budget:

Minimum Investment: 15 Divine Orbs.

Key Gear:

Train Chamber Maze (Mandatory): Grants +3 to the level of all minions.

Ming’s Victors Body Armor: Provides maximum life, spirit, energy shield, and elemental resistance.

Bones of V Boots: Reduces the spirit reserve cost of your minions, allowing for a larger army.

Ratings:

Clear Speed: 9/10.

Single-Target Damage: 10/10.

Survivability: 10/10.

3. Sniper Minions Jamling Legionnaire (Mercenary Class)

The Sniper Minions Jamling Legionnaire build is the ultimate minion setup, offering an army of 38 minions and over 25,000 energy shield. This build is designed for players who want to trivialize all content in the game, including T4 Simulacrum and pinnacle bosses.

Why Choose This Build?

Massive Army: With 38 minions, you’ll have an overwhelming force that can handle any encounter.

Energy Shield Pool: The build’s energy shield pool exceeds 25,000, making it nearly impossible to die.

Endgame Dominance: This build can complete any content in the game, including AFK farming T4 Simulacrum.

Pros:

Unmatched Power: The build’s damage output is off the charts, with minions dealing tens of millions of damage per second.

Survivability: The massive energy shield pool and minion-based damage mitigation make this build incredibly tanky.

Versatility: This build can handle all types of content, from mapping to bossing, with ease.

Cons:

High Cost: This is the most expensive minion build on the list, requiring at least 50 Divine Orbs to get started.

Gear Dependency: The build relies on multiple unique items and specific gear rolls to function properly.

Budget:

Minimum Investment: 50 Divine Orbs.

Key Gear:

Train Chamber Maze (Mandatory): Grants +3 to the level of all minions.

Ghost Rift Body Armor: Converts a percentage of your life into energy shield, synergizing with the build’s strength stacking.

Bones of V Boots: Reduces the spirit reserve cost of your minions.

Grand Spectrum Jewels (3x): Provides 18% increased spirit.

Against the Darkness Unique Jewel: Grants +10 Spirit per notable node, allowing for nearly +100 Spirit in total.

Ratings:

Clear Speed: 9/10.

Single-Target Damage: 10/10.

Survivability: 10/10.

Conclusion

Minion builds in Path of Exile 2 offer a unique and powerful playstyle that appeals to a wide range of players. Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly option like the Bomber Minions Infernal, a balanced and versatile build like the Frost Minions Infernal, or the ultimate endgame-destroying setup like the Sniper Minions Jamling Legionnaire, there’s a minion build for every playstyle and budget.

Each of these builds has its strengths and weaknesses, but they all share one thing in common: the ability to dominate content with an army of loyal minions by your side. So, gather your resources, summon your undead army, and get ready to conquer the world of Path of Exile 2! Don’t forget to check the video description for links to build guides and planners, and if this guide helped you, give it a thumbs up to support the channel. Happy building!