Companion

Minions

Tooltip

Minions are summoned AlliesYour allies include other players, Minions, and any other entity that fights alongside you and has its own stats.

You do not count as your own Ally. which will accompany and fight alongside you. PersistentPersistent Skills are toggled in the Skills Panel instead of being used normally and often need to Reserve Spirit in order to be activated. Minions will reserve a portion of SpiritSpirit is a reserve of power used to activate and maintain skills with permanent effects. Spirit-powered skills are managed within the Skills Panel.

Weapon Sets can have differing amounts of available Spirit, due to weapons with Spirit (such as Sceptres), Weapon Set Passive Skills, or Persistent Skills that are active in specific Weapon Sets. while active.

Companion is a gem tag used for certain minion skills. Players can only have a limited number of companions summoned at a time.

Mechanics

Companions are a special type of permanent minions. Only one companion minion can be summoned at a time by default. Certain companions skills will summon multiple minions that collectively counts as one companion.

Players can have up to two different companions via the Trusted Kinship keystone or Yriel's FosteringYriel's Fostering
Strider VestEvasion: (550-687)
Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 52, 83 Dex(100-150)% increased Evasion Rating
+(80-120) to maximum Life
+(10-30) to Spirit
(60-40)% reduced Duration of Bleeding on You
(60-40)% reduced Poison Duration on you
You can have two Companions of different typesFeed a beast and it will not hunt.
Protect it and it will not fight.
Ferocity must be learned, not taught.
It is suffering that forges the greatest warriors..

Related skills

A list of gems with the Companion gem tag:

Gem	Tier
Cackling CompanionsCackling CompanionsMinion, Companion, Persistent, Physical Level: (1-20)Activate to summon a cackle of Hyena Companions. The cackle is treated as a single Companion for effects that count or limit Companions, regardless of the number of Hyenas in the cackle. Hyenas whoop when they first appear, Hindering nearby enemies, and have a chance to Maim enemies they Hit.Summons (6-9) Hyenas Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Minions have (1-20)% more Maximum LifeSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	0
Manifest WeaponManifest WeaponMinion, Companion, Persistent Level: (1-20)Requires: Any Melee Martial WeaponManifest a copy of your main hand Melee Martial Weapon as an immortal Companion to fight by your side. In addition to its standard Strikes, the Manifested Weapon gains an additional Attack depending on its weapon type.Minions from this skill have 1% increased Attack Speed per 3 of your Dexterity Minions from this skill have 1% increased Damage per 1 of your Strength Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: (1-20)% increased Minion Attack SpeedSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	0
Summon Infernal HoundSummon Infernal HoundMinion, Companion, Persistent, Fire Level: (1-20)Activate to summon a Reviving Infernal Hound which Ignites enemies near it.Minions Ignite Enemies within a radius of 2.5 metres as though dealt Base Fire Damage equal to 20% of Minion's Maximum Life Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Minions have (1-20)% more Maximum LifeSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	0
Wolf PackWolf PackMinion, Companion, Persistent, Physical Tier: 8 Level: (1-20) Reservation: 60 SpiritActivate to summon a pack of Wolf Companions. The pack treated as a single Companion for effects that count or limit Companions, regardless of the number of Wolves in the pack.Summons (3-6) Wolves Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Summons (0.05-1) WolvesSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	8
His Grave CommandHis Grave CommandMinion, Companion, Duration, Persistent Tier: 9 Level: (1-20) Cost: (22-99) ManaConjure Abyssal spirits to Hinder a Rare Undead for a duration. If you defeat the Undead while it is Hindered, it will be captured and stored into a Soul Crystal Skill Gem. The Soul Crystal will allow a wielder of great Abyssal power to summon the bound Undead as a Reviving Companion.While this Gem is Socketed you can view Monster Categories on Enemies Spirit duration is (8-11.8) seconds Bound Undead retains up to four monster modifiers when summoned Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: +(0.08-1.6) seconds to Wisp durationSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	9
Tame BeastTame BeastMinion, Companion, Persistent, Duration Tier: 9 Level: (1-20) Cost: (22-99) ManaConjure Azmeri wisps to engulf a Rare Beast for a duration, Hindering them. If you defeat the Beast while it is engulfed in wisps, it will be captured by this gem, transforming the gem to instead allow you to summon the Beast as a Reviving Companion.While this Gem is Socketed you can view Monster Categories on Enemies Wisp duration is (8-11.8) seconds Tamed Beast retains up to four monster modifiers when summoned Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: +(0.08-1.6) seconds to Wisp durationSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	9

Persistent skills

Gem	Tier
Rhoa MountRhoa MountMinion, Buff, Companion, Persistent Tier: 14 Level: (1-20) Reservation: 100 SpiritHarnesses a Companion Rhoa you can mount while you're wielding a Bow or Spear. While mounted you can use Bow, thrown Spear, and Mark Skills, and are much less slowed while using Skills, but being Hit will cause Heavy Stun buildup. While you aren't mounted, the Rhoa will attack your enemies alongside you with its beak, but can be damaged.100% reduced Movement Speed Penalty from using Skills while mounted Additional Effects From 1-20% Quality: Minions have (1-20)% more Maximum LifeSkills can be managed in the Skills Panel.	14

Related support gems

Gem	Tier

Related unique items

Item	Base item	Item class		Stats
Heart of the WellHeart of the Well DiamondLimited to: 1<Custom Desecrated prefix> <Custom Desecrated prefix> <Custom Desecrated suffix> <Custom Desecrated suffix> <List of mods>Countless souls scream in agonising harmony, forever sinking under the weight of the newly dead.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.	Diamond	Jewel	1	<Custom Desecrated prefix> <Custom Desecrated prefix> <Custom Desecrated suffix> <Custom Desecrated suffix> <List of mods> (5-10)% chance to Aggravate Bleeding on targets you Hit with Attacks (5-8)% increased Attack Speed while a Rare or Unique Enemy is in your Presence (40-60)% increased Armour from Equipped Body Armour (30-50)% chance to Pierce an Enemy (10-15)% chance when a Charm is used to use another Charm without consuming Charges Charms applied to you have (15-25)% increased Effect Recover (5-10)% of maximum Mana when a Charm is used (15-25)% increased Culling Strike Threshold Gain (9-15)% of Damage as Extra Lightning Damage Gain (7-13)% of Damage as Extra Chaos Damage Gain (9-15)% of Damage as Extra Fire Damage Gain (9-15)% of Damage as Extra Cold Damage (15-25)% increased Damage while your Companion is in your Presence (15-25)% increased Exposure Effect (40-60)% increased Evasion Rating from Equipped Body Armour Regenerate (1-1.5)% of maximum Life per Second if you've used a Life Flask in the past 10 seconds (10-18)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate (40-60)% increased Ice Crystal Life (4-8)% increased Skill Speed (15-25)% chance for Lightning Damage with Hits to be Lucky (8-16)% increased Mana Cost Efficiency (20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate while moving +1% to all Maximum Elemental Resistances (40-60)% increased Energy Shield from Equipped Body Armour Minions gain (10-15)% of their maximum Life as Extra maximum Energy Shield Minions Regenerate (1-3)% of maximum Life per second Minions Revive (5-10)% faster (8-15)% of Leech is Instant (5-10)% of Physical Damage prevented Recouped as Life (8-14)% increased speed of Recoup Effects Recover (2-4)% of maximum Life on Killing a Poisoned Enemy (10-15)% increased Skill Effect Duration +(2-4)% to Thorns Critical Hit Chance Gain Physical Thorns damage equal to (4-6)% of Item Armour on Equipped Body Armour (6-12)% chance for Trigger skills to refund half of Energy Spent (4-8)% increased chance to inflict Ailments Gain additional Ailment Threshold equal to (4-10)% of maximum Energy Shield (5-10)% chance to inflict Bleeding on Hit (5-10)% chance to Poison on Hit (4-8)% increased Critical Hit Chance (6-12)% increased Critical Damage Bonus (2-3)% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life Debuffs on you expire (4-8)% faster Damaging Ailments deal damage (2-4)% faster (4-8)% increased Flask Effect Duration Gain (1-2) Rage when Hit by an Enemy (2-3)% increased Cooldown Recovery Rate (6-12)% increased Elemental Ailment Threshold (2-3)% increased Attack Speed (2-3)% increased Cast Speed (4-8)% increased Flask Charges gained (5-10)% increased Stun Threshold (2-3)% of Skill Mana Costs Converted to Life Costs (2-3)% of Damage taken Recouped as Life (6-12)% increased Life Regeneration rate Recover (1-2)% of maximum Mana on Kill (4-8)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate +1% to Maximum Cold Resistance +1% to Maximum Fire Resistance Recover (1-2)% of maximum Life on Kill +1% to Maximum Lightning Resistance Minions have (2-3)% increased Attack and Cast Speed Minions have (6-12)% increased Critical Hit Chance Minions have +(3-4)% to all Elemental Resistances Minions have (3-12)% additional Physical Damage Reduction (1-2)% increased Movement Speed Gain 1 Rage on Melee Hit (3-8)% increased Skill Effect Duration (10-5)% reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You (4-8)% increased Critical Hit Chance for Spells (6-12)% increased Critical Spell Damage Bonus (6-12)% increased Stun Buildup Gain additional Stun Threshold equal to (4-10)% of maximum Energy Shield
Starkonja's HeadStarkonja's Head Leatherbound HoodEvasion: (348-522)Requires Level 50, 71 Dex(100-200)% increased Evasion Rating (15-25)% increased Critical Hit Chance +(30-40) to Dexterity 150% increased Global Evasion Rating when on Low Life 15% of Damage from Hits is taken from your Damageable Companion's Life before youThere was no hero made out of Starkonja's death, but merely a long sleep made eternal.	Leatherbound Hood	Helmet	50	(100-200)% increased Evasion Rating (15-25)% increased Critical Hit Chance +(30-40) to Dexterity 150% increased Global Evasion Rating when on Low Life 15% of Damage from Hits is taken from your Damageable Companion's Life before you
Yriel's FosteringYriel's Fostering Strider VestEvasion: (550-687) Movement Speed: -3.0%Requires Level 52, 83 Dex(100-150)% increased Evasion Rating +(80-120) to maximum Life +(10-30) to Spirit (60-40)% reduced Duration of Bleeding on You (60-40)% reduced Poison Duration on you You can have two Companions of different typesFeed a beast and it will not hunt. Protect it and it will not fight. Ferocity must be learned, not taught. It is suffering that forges the greatest warriors.	Strider Vest	Body Armour	52	(100-150)% increased Evasion Rating +(80-120) to maximum Life +(10-30) to Spirit (60-40)% reduced Duration of Bleeding on You (60-40)% reduced Poison Duration on you You can have two Companions of different types

Related passive skills

The following passive skills are related to companions:

Name	Stats
Ailment Threshold and Companion Resistance	8% increased Elemental Ailment Threshold Companions have +12% to all Elemental Resistances [1] [2] [3]
Attack Speed with Companion in Presence	4% increased Attack Speed while your Companion is in your Presence [1] [2]
Companion Damage	Companions deal 12% increased Damage [1] [2] [3] [4]
Companion Damage and Companion Life	Companions deal 12% increased Damage Companions have 12% increased maximum Life [1] Companions have 12% increased maximum Life Companions deal 12% increased Damage [2]
Companion Reservation	8% increased Reservation Efficiency of Companion Skills [1] [2]
Companion Resistance and Life	Companions have +12% to all Elemental Resistances Companions have 12% increased maximum Life [1]
Companion Revive Speed	Minions Revive 15% faster if all your Minions are Companions [1]
Damage and Companion Damage	Companions deal 12% increased Damage 10% increased Damage while your Companion is in your Presence [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Damage with Companion in Presence	12% increased Damage while your Companion is in your Presence [1] [2] [3] [4]
Defences and Companion Life	Companions have 12% increased maximum Life 10% increased Defences while your Companion is in your Presence [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
Life Leech and Companion Damage	Companions deal 12% increased Damage 8% increased amount of Life Leeched [1]
Presence Area and Companion Area	Companions have 10% increased Area of Effect 10% increased Presence Area of Effect [1]
Captivating Companionship	20% increased Defences while your Companion is in your Presence 5% of Damage from Hits is taken from your Damageable Companion's Life before you [1]
Easy Going	25% increased Reservation Efficiency of Companion Skills [1]
Hunting Companion	Culling Strike against Beasts while your Companion is in your Presence 20% increased Culling Strike Threshold [1]
Inspiring Ally	Increases and Reductions to Companion Damage also apply to you [1]
Lifelong Friend	Minions Revive 35% faster if all your Minions are Companions [1]
Nourishing Ally	20% increased Life Recovery Rate while your Companion is in your Presence Companions have 20% increased maximum Life [1]
Nurturing Guardian	Life Recovery from your Flasks also applies to your Companions [1]
Rallying Form	Companions in your Presence have Onslaught while you are Shapeshifted [1]
Sic 'Em	Companions deal 60% increased damage against Immobilised enemies [1]
Sturdy Ally	Companions gain your Strength +15 to Strength [1]
Thirsting Ally	Leeching Life from your Hits causes your Companion to also Leech the same amount of Life [1]
Unspoken Bond	Companions have +30% to all Elemental Resistances Companions have +30% to Chaos Resistance [1]

Paths Not Taken passive skills

The following passive skills are exclusive the Oracle with The Unseen Path allocated:

Name	Stats
Companion Damage	Companions deal 15% increased Damage [1] [2]
Trusted Partner	5% of Damage from Hits is taken from your Damageable Companion's Life before you Companions have 20% increased maximum Life [1]

Ascendancy passive skills

The following Ascendancy passive skills are related to companions:

Ascendancy Class	Name	Stats
Infernalist	Loyal Hellhound	Grants Skill: Summon Infernal Hound [1]

Keystones

Name	Stats
Trusted Kinship	You can have two Companions of different types You have 30% less Defences Companions have +1 to each Defence for every 2 of that Defence you have [1]

Version history

Version	Changes
0.2.0	Introduced as a gem tag.