Summoner Build in Minecraft Dungeons II

Summoner Build in Minecraft Dungeons II Archetype build type

SummonerArchetype
Tagged gear
36
Armor sets
4
Artifacts
5
Pool effects
6
Methodology
Data Methodology

Every item the game tags Summoner: 13 melee and 2 ranged weapons and 16 armor pieces across 4 sets, plus the 6 random effects in the Summoner roll pool.

Tagged gear
36Items the game tags Summoner
Armor sets
4Packleader
Artifacts
5
Weapons
15Top DPS: Sculker Claws
Pool effects
6Random effects in the Summoner pool
Strategy guideBest companion (summoner) buildBest Builds in Minecraft Dungeons 2

Starter picks

Calculated

One stated rule per slot: the Summoner weapons with the highest measured DPS, the Packleader armor and the Summoner artifacts with the shortest cooldowns.

  • MeleeSculker ClawsHighest measured DPS of the Summoner melee weapons (44)
  • RangedHarp CrossbowHighest burst DPS of the Summoner ranged weapons (90)
  • HelmetPackleader MuzzleUnique Packleader piece: fixed effects, tagged Summoner
  • ChestPackleader HideUnique Packleader piece: fixed effects, tagged Summoner
  • LeggingsPackleader Fur ChapsUnique Packleader piece: fixed effects, tagged Summoner
  • BootsPackleader PawsUnique Packleader piece: fixed effects, tagged Summoner
  • Artifact 1Humbling Horn4 s cooldown, among the shortest of the Summoner artifacts
  • Artifact 2Fighter's Flute5 s cooldown, among the shortest of the Summoner artifacts
  • Artifact 3Battle Banner10 s cooldown, among the shortest of the Summoner artifacts
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Weapons tagged Summoner

Calculated

Melee by measured DPS from exact animation timings, ranged by burst DPS. A tier is the weapon's share of its class leader on the tier list.

Melee

Melee weapons tagged Summoner
WeaponClassDPSTier
Sculker ClawsLight44A
Wolf ClawsLight43.5A
Sift SicklesLight43A
Double SicklesLight42.6A
AxeMedium37.1B
Hunter's HatchetMedium36.1B
Meat CleaverMedium33.5C
Cacaphonous CleaverMedium33.4C
PikeMedium31.5C
MaceMedium29.8D
Carapace MaceMedium28.9D
Short SpearMediumEstimated—
Spectral SpearMediumEstimated—

Ranged

Ranged weapons tagged Summoner
WeaponTypeBurst DPSTier
Harp CrossbowCrossbow90B
Scatter CrossbowCrossbow90B

Full method and every class: Weapon Tier List

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Armor sets tagged Summoner

Game data

Unique sets carry fixed effects (shown); base sets roll random effects from their pools.

  • Packleader MuzzlePackleader HidePackleader Fur ChapsPackleader Paws
    • Ranged attacks deal 100% more damage from far away.
    • Companions deal 40% more damage.
    • Defeated companions come back 20% faster.
    • Grants a 50% chance to gain an additional arrow when ammo is regained.
  • Woodsprite CrownWoodsprite BarkpieceWoodsprite TrunksWoodsprite Root Boots
    • Companions take 20% less damage.
    • Increases the player's maximum health by 30%.
    • Deals 100% of received damage back to the attacker.
    • Reduces ranged ammo cooldown time by 35%.
  • Wolfpack HoodWolfpack JacketWolfpack LeggingsWolfpack Boots

    Base set: every piece rolls random effects.

  • Treehugger MaskTreehugger ChestplateTreehugger LeggingsTreehugger Clogs

    Base set: every piece rolls random effects.

Artifacts tagged Summoner

Game data

Shortest cooldown first, with the souls each use costs.

Artifacts tagged Summoner
ArtifactCooldownSoul costAlso tagged
Humbling Horn4 s25TankSupport
Fighter's Flute5 s45FighterTrickster
Battle Banner10 s45FighterSupport
Honey Dipper15 s45Mage
Totem of Regeneration27 s65Support

Effects in the Summoner roll pool

Game data

Random effects that can roll on gear tagged Summoner (the game's Summoner effect pool), with their values at tiers I–III.

Effects in the Summoner roll pool
EffectCategoryIIIIII
AllyUtility15%30%50%
HealerDefense25%35%50%
Pack LeaderAttack20%25%30%
ReaperUtility25%35%45%
ShepherdDefense5%10%15%
VeterinarianUtility5%10%15%

Gear also rolls effects from its slot pool (any armor, any weapon), so these are what the Summoner tag adds.

Data from the Minecraft Dungeons II game files, build 1.1.1.0. How we source this

The game tags 36 items Summoner: 13 melee and 2 ranged weapons and 16 armor pieces across 4 sets. Highest measured DPS among them: Sculker Claws (44). The Summoner roll pool adds 6 effects: Ally, Healer, Pack Leader, Reaper, Shepherd, Veterinarian.

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Summoner build FAQ

What is the highest-DPS Summoner weapon?

Melee: Sculker Claws, 44 measured DPS. Ranged: Harp Crossbow, 90 burst DPS.

Which armor sets are Summoner gear?

4 sets: Packleader, Woodsprite, Wolfpack, Treehugger.

What effects can roll on Summoner gear?

6 effects come from the Summoner pool: Ally, Healer, Pack Leader, Reaper, Shepherd, Veterinarian.

Which Summoner artifacts have the shortest cooldown?

5 artifacts carry the Summoner tag. Shortest cooldowns: Humbling Horn (4 s), Fighter's Flute (5 s), Battle Banner (10 s).