Are minions good in 0.5?
Short answer: yes. Traditional minion builds got buffed. But the popular Infernal Legion combo took a heavy nerf, so the skeleton / Minion-Army route is the stronger summoner pick in 0.5.
01 Minions got buffed
- Traditional skeleton/minion builds clear roughly 2–3× faster.
- A new Minion Splash support lets melee minions hit multiple enemies.
- New minion modifiers were added to rings and belts, plus better companion scaling and survivability.
02 Infernal Legion got hit hard
Infernal Legion had its burn cut from 20% to 10% of minion maximum life and its ignite radius halved, roughly a two-thirds damage cut. Most community lists call it no longer the easy default; some players still run it paired with a high-level Tame Beast, but it’s an advanced/niche pick now rather than the casual summoner starter it used to be.
FAQ Quick answers
Are minions good in 0.5?
Yes. Traditional skeleton/minion builds were buffed (about 2–3× clear, new Minion Splash support, new ring/belt mods).
Is Infernal Legion dead in 0.5?
It was heavily nerfed (burn 20% → 10%, ignite radius halved) and is no longer the easy default. Some still run it via a high-level Tame Beast, but it’s niche now.
Best minion build to start?
A skeleton / Minion-Army setup is the stronger pick this patch. Check the tier list for a current build.
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Based on the PoE 2 0.5 “Runes of Aldur” patch notes. If GGG changes this mid-league or a detail drifts, tell us and we’ll update.