Last Epoch Minion Acolyte Build: Mastering Skeleton Archers, Bone Golems, and Harvest

Embarking on the journey through Last Epoch requires a robust leveling build that stands the test of time. In this guide, we're diving into a concoction of skills that promise a smooth ride into the late game with minimal tweaking. Picture this: Skeleton Archers taking the forefront, accompanied by a stalwart Bone Golem, while you, the player, dish out formidable damage using Harvest and Bone Curse. It's a symphony of destruction, and we're here for it!

Skills Overview

Harvest (Specialized)

• Finality: Instantly obliterate foes below a specific HP threshold.
• Spirit Shards: Accumulate Spirit Shards with each Harvest hit, unleashing enhanced damage, mana restoration, and a minion damage boost at 13 shards.
• Blood Sculptor: Chance for Harvest to spawn Blood Spectres after an enemy demise, adding a layer of chaos.

Harvest's individual damage might not make you the MVP, but coupled with your minions, it's a different ballgame. Plus, wielding a two-hander synergizes perfectly with Harvest's scythe action.

Summon Skeleton (Specialized)

• Unholy Rage: Boosted attack, movement, and cast speed for Skeletons.
• Marrow Walkers: Increase your max Skeleton count.
• Lone Guardian: Elevate Skeletons' critical hit chance while limiting Skeleton Warrior summoning.
• Mightier Than The Sword: Remove Skeleton Warriors from the summon pool.
• Fire Arrow: Grant Skeleton Archers the ability to fire an arrow every 6 seconds.

Early on, a single Skeleton Archer might outshine your own DPS. Imagine the havoc when you have four of them at your beck and call!

Summon Bone Golem (Specialized)

• Amalgam of Sentinels: Boost Golem's health and armor.
• Tower of Bones: Increase Golem threat and size.
• Fragments of the Fallen: Larger, deadlier Golems if no others are in play. Corpses nearby? Bonus armor for your fresh Golem.

These specialized passives transform your ordinary Bone Golem into a juggernaut, soaking up enemy attention while your minions wreak havoc.

Bone Curse (Specialize at level 35)

• Iron Maiden: Amplify Bone Curse damage.
• Brittle Bones: Execute enemies under a health threshold affected by Bone Curse.
• Entreat the Damned: Chance to summon a Skeleton Vanguard upon killing Bone Cursed enemies.

Bone Curse cranks up the damage for Harvest and minions. And with Entreat the Damned, you'll have a skeleton army at your disposal.

Fourth Skill Slot

This flex slot is your playground. Whether you opt for the Necromancer's Summon Wraith or Warlock's Cthnonic Fissure, or if survival is your priority with Transplant, the choice is yours.

Passive Skills

• Blood Aura (8/8): Amplify damage for you and your minions.
• Stolen Vitality (8/8): Boost health for you and your minions.
• Mania of Mortality (3/10): Chance for Ward on nearby ally, minion, or enemy demise.
• Forbidden Knowledge (1/8): Bonus Intelligence and Necrotic Resistance.

Invest your first 20 points wisely, focusing on passives that enhance both offense and defense. Adjust based on your build's needs - be it health, vitality, armor, or resistances.

Gear and Priority Stats

Minion Acolyte Build Stat Priorities

Main Stats:

• Intelligence
• Vitality

Offensive:

• Minion Damage
• Necrotic Damage
• Physical Damage

Defensive:

• Health
• Armor
• Resistances
• Ward Retention
• Minion Health

Intelligence and Necrotic Damage power up Harvest, while Physical Damage influences Bone Curse. Enhance your minions with Turquoise Rings and Amulets, providing increased health, damage, and critical strike chance. Don defensive gear with Vitality, extra Health, Armor, and Resistances to withstand boss onslaughts.

Unique items aren't mandatory, but if you fancy an extra edge, consider items like Bone Harvester (2H Axe) or Pebbles' Femur (Wand) for a tailored experience.

Which Mastery Class Should You Choose?

This build gracefully transitions into a mid-late game Necromancer setup, laden with minion-centric stats. Swap Harvest for Volatile Zombie and introduce Summon Wraith or Skeletal Mages to your arsenal. Alternatively, venture into the realm of Minion Warlock, retaining the core while unlocking potent spells like Chthonic Fissure and Chaos Bolts. Brace yourself for itemization challenges as you tackle Last Epoch's late-game content, from Empowered Monoliths to dungeons.

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