Support Build in Minecraft Dungeons II

Support Build in Minecraft Dungeons II Archetype build type

SupportArchetype
Tagged gear
46
Armor sets
6
Artifacts
6
Pool effects
8
Methodology
Data Methodology

Every item the game tags Support: 14 melee and 2 ranged weapons and 24 armor pieces across 6 sets, plus the 8 random effects in the Support roll pool.

Tagged gear
46Items the game tags Support
Armor sets
6Hivemind
Artifacts
6
Weapons
16Top DPS: Diamond Shovel
Pool effects
8Random effects in the Support pool
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Starter picks

Calculated

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

  • MeleeDiamond ShovelHighest measured DPS of the Support melee weapons (34.9)
  • RangedHarp CrossbowHighest burst DPS of the Support ranged weapons (90)
  • HelmetHivemind HardhatUnique Hivemind piece: fixed effects, tagged Support
  • ChestHivemind ThoraxUnique Hivemind piece: fixed effects, tagged Support
  • LeggingsHivemind TrousersUnique Hivemind piece: fixed effects, tagged Support
  • BootsHivemind StingersUnique Hivemind piece: fixed effects, tagged Support
  • Artifact 1Humbling Horn4 s cooldown, among the shortest of the Support artifacts
  • Artifact 2Battle Banner10 s cooldown, among the shortest of the Support artifacts
  • Artifact 3Picnic Basket15 s cooldown, among the shortest of the Support artifacts
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Weapons tagged Support

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 Support
WeaponClassDPSTier
Diamond ShovelHeavy34.9A
ShovelHeavy34.9A
RapierLight34.7C
Meat CleaverMedium33.5C
Cacaphonous CleaverMedium33.4C
SabreMedium33.2C
AwesomeaxeHeavy33.1B
GreataxeHeavy33.1B
Lullaby BladeHeavy32.8B
The Prospector's PickMedium31.6C
PickaxeMedium31.4C
Battle HammerMedium31C
Emerald HammerMedium31C
Double DaggersLight29D

Ranged

Ranged weapons tagged Support
WeaponTypeBurst DPSTier
Harp CrossbowCrossbow90B
Scatter CrossbowCrossbow90B

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Armor sets tagged Support

Game data

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

  • HivemindUnique
    Hivemind HardhatHivemind ThoraxHivemind TrousersHivemind Stingers
    • Positive statuses you apply to yourself and allies last 70% longer.
    • Increases healing given to yourself and allies by 50%.
    • Recover from negative statuses 50% faster.
    • Reduces artifact cooldown time by 30%.
  • Mad Sifter MaskMad Sifter VestMad Sifter SlacksMad Sifter Paws
    • Increases duration of negative statuses on enemies by 100%.
    • Artifact attacks deal 25% more damage.
    • Increases duration of positive statuses applied to you by 20%.
    • Grants a 25% chance to deflect enemy projectiles.
  • 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%.
  • Beekeeper VeilBeekeeper SuitBeekeeper LeggingsBeekeeper Boots

    Base set: every piece rolls random effects.

  • Sifter HoodSifter RobeSifter LeggingsSifter Boots

    Base set: every piece rolls random effects.

  • Treehugger MaskTreehugger ChestplateTreehugger LeggingsTreehugger Clogs

    Base set: every piece rolls random effects.

Artifacts tagged Support

Game data

Shortest cooldown first, with the souls each use costs.

Artifacts tagged Support
ArtifactCooldownSoul costAlso tagged
Humbling Horn4 s25TankSummoner
Battle Banner10 s45FighterSummoner
Picnic Basket15 s15
Totem of Casting15 s30Mage
Totem of Shielding15 s30Tank
Totem of Regeneration27 s65Summoner

Effects in the Support roll pool

Game data

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

Effects in the Support roll pool
EffectCategoryIIIIII
AllyUtility15%30%50%
BullyAttack25%35%50%
HealerDefense25%35%50%
Potion MakerUtility5%10%20%
ReaperUtility25%35%45%
ShacklerAttack10%15%25%
TaintedUtility40%60%80%
Totem RadiusUtility20%30%40%

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

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

The game tags 46 items Support: 14 melee and 2 ranged weapons and 24 armor pieces across 6 sets. Highest measured DPS among them: Diamond Shovel (34.9). The Support roll pool adds 8 effects: Ally, Bully, Healer, Potion Maker, Reaper, Shackler, Tainted, Totem Radius.

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Support build FAQ

What is the highest-DPS Support weapon?

Melee: Diamond Shovel, 34.9 measured DPS. Ranged: Harp Crossbow, 90 burst DPS.

Which armor sets are Support gear?

6 sets: Hivemind, Mad Sifter, Woodsprite, Beekeeper, Sifter, Treehugger.

What effects can roll on Support gear?

8 effects come from the Support pool: Ally, Bully, Healer, Potion Maker, Reaper, Shackler, Tainted, Totem Radius.

Which Support artifacts have the shortest cooldown?

6 artifacts carry the Support tag. Shortest cooldowns: Humbling Horn (4 s), Battle Banner (10 s), Picnic Basket (15 s).