Summon Skeletons

Spell, Minion, Duration

Level: (1–20)

Cost: (5–16) Mana

Cast Time: 0.50 sec

Requires Level (10–70), (29–155) Int

Summon Skeleton Warrior minions at the targeted location. They use a melee attack and die after a duration. If made aggressive, Skeleton Warriors will also dash towards nearby enemies.

Maximum (5–7) Summoned Skeletons
Base duration is 20 seconds
Summons (2–3) Skeleton Warriors

Additional Effects From Quality:

+(0–1) to Maximum Summoned Skeletons

Place into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket.

Quest /2 ⍟

Act	Quest	NPC	Character
1	The Caged Brute	Quest Reward	Witch
1	The Caged Brute	Nessa	Scion · Templar · Witch

Genus

Vaal Summon Skeletons

Summon Skeletons

Summon Skeletons of Archers

Summon Skeletons of Mages

Level Effect /40

Implicit
Base duration is 20 seconds

Level	Requires Level	Int	Cost	Summons 2 Skeleton Warriors	Maximum 5 Summoned Skeletons	Experience
1	10	29	5	2	5, 1	9,569
2	13	35	5	2	5, 1	28,189
3	17	43	6	2	5, 1	59,146
4	21	52	6	2	5, 1	111,192
5	25	60	7	2	5, 1	193,800
6	29	69	8	2	6, 1	320,280
7	33	77	8	2	6, 1	359,090
8	36	83	9	2	6, 1	498,508
9	39	90	9	2	6, 1	682,057
10	42	96	10	2	6, 1	921,777
11	45	102	11	3	6, 1	1,727,879
12	48	109	11	3	6, 1	1,791,769
13	51	115	12	3	6, 1	2,353,679
14	54	121	12	3	6, 1	3,070,912
15	57	127	13	3	6, 1	9,095,466
16	60	134	14	3	7, 1	16,039,890
17	63	140	14	3	7, 1	29,817,117
18	66	146	15	3	7, 1	62,895,056
19	68	151	15	3	7, 1	212,051,599
20	70	155	16	3	7, 1
21	72		17	4	7, 1
22	74		17	4	7, 1
23	76		18	4	7, 1
24	78		18	4	7, 1
25	80		19	4	8, 1
26	82		20	4	8, 1
27	84		20	4	8, 1
28	86		21	4	8, 1
29	88		21	4	8, 1
30	90		22	4	8, 1
31	91		22	5	8, 1
32	92		23	5	8, 1
33	93		23	5	8, 1
34	94		23	5	8, 1
35	95		24	5	8, 1
36	96		24	5	8, 1
37	97		24	5	8, 1
38	98		24	5	8, 1
39	99		25	5	9, 1
40	100		25	5	9, 1

Attribute /9

Key	Value
Cost	iLvl 1: Normal: 1xOrb of Transmutation
Acronym	Skeleton
DropLevel	10
BaseType	Summon Skeletons
Class	Skill Gems
TargetTypes	Ground,
Type	Spell, Minion, Duration, MinionsCanExplode, Trappable, Totemable, Mineable, Multicastable, Triggerable, CanRapidFire, CreatesMinion, Cooldown
ItemType	Metadata/Items/Gems/SkillGemSummonSkeletons
Reference	poe.ninja, Community Wiki

Summon Skeletons Monster /19 ⍟

Name	Modifiers	Spectre
Ash Prophet	monster raises undead text [1]	Y
Megaera	Gain 25% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage monster casts firestorm text [1] Monsters grant 100% increased Experience 15000% increased Rarity of Items Dropped cannot be stunned for ms after stun finished [2000] cannot be stunned while stunned [1]	Y
Necromantic Totem	monster summons skeletons text [1]	Y
Minara Anemina	monster base type attack cast speed +% and damage -% final [33] 30% Chance to Block Spell Damage You take 15% of Damage from Blocked Hits	Y
Minara Anemina	monster base type attack cast speed +% and damage -% final [33] 30% Chance to Block Spell Damage You take 15% of Damage from Blocked Hits 100% increased maximum Life 100% increased Area of Effect 80% increased Character Size	Y
Minara Anemina	monster base type attack cast speed +% and damage -% final [33] monster no map drops [1] 30% Chance to Block Spell Damage You take 15% of Damage from Blocked Hits	Y
Fire Fury		Y
Fire Frenzy		Y
Shrine Daemon		Y
Nemesis Daemon		Y
Boss Daemon		Y
Daemon		Y
Guardian of the Mound	300% increased Quantity of Items Dropped 800% increased Rarity of Items Dropped 500% increased Totem Life 50% increased Movement Speed +2 to maximum number of Summoned Totems monster additional quantity of dropped items in cruel +% [300] monster additional quantity of dropped items in merciless +% [600] monster additional rarity of dropped items in cruel +% [300] monster additional rarity of dropped items in merciless +% [600] display monster uses far shot text [0] monster reverse point blank damage -% at minimum range [30] monster no map drops [1] monster is invasion boss [1] kill traps mines and totems on death [1]	Y
Corpsestitch	monster raises undead text [1] 300% increased Quantity of Items Dropped 800% increased Rarity of Items Dropped monster no map drops [1] monster is invasion boss [1]	Y
Grath	300% increased Quantity of Items Dropped 800% increased Rarity of Items Dropped 35% increased Attack Speed 35% increased Cast Speed 75% increased Movement Speed cannot die [1] monster no map drops [1] monster is invasion boss [1] kill traps mines and totems on death [1]	Y
Necribrae	monster raises undead text [1] monster summons skeletons text [1] monster no map drops [1]	Y
Sawbones	monster raises undead text [1] 20% reduced maximum Life Monsters grant 1000% increased Experience 1500% increased Quantity of Items Dropped 2000% increased Rarity of Items Dropped	Y
Tempest Daemon		Y
Effigy of Ire		Y

Microtransactions /9 ⍟

Summon Statues Skin

Your Summoned Skeletons become animated statues

Summon Statues Skin Male Stone

Your Summoned Skeletons become animated statues

Summon Statues Skin Female Gold

Your Summoned Skeletons become animated statues

Summon Statues Skin Male Gold

Your Summoned Skeletons become animated statues

Summon Mannequins Skin

Your Summoned Skeletons become animated mannequins.

Celestial Summon Skeletons Skin

Your Summoned Skeletons' Skins become Celestial.

Oblivion Summon Skeletons Skin

The standard skin on your Summoned Skeletons are replaced by an Oblivion skin.

Onyx Oblivion Summon Skeletons Skin

The standard skin on your Summoned Skeletons are replaced by an Onyx Oblivion skin.

Demonic Summon Skeletons Skin

Your Summoned Skeletons become Demonic.

Labyrinth Enchantment helmet /6 ⍟

Level	Name	Mod	Weight
The Merciless Labyrinth	Enchantment Summon Skeletons Damage 1	Skeletons deal 25% increased Damage	100
The Eternal Labyrinth	Enchantment Summon Skeletons Damage 2	Skeletons deal 40% increased Damage	100
The Merciless Labyrinth		20% chance to Summon an additional Skeleton with Summon Skeletons
The Eternal Labyrinth		40% chance to Summon an additional Skeleton with Summon Skeletons
The Merciless Labyrinth	Enchantment Summon Skeletons Additional Warrior Skeletons 1	20% chance to Summon an additional Skeleton with Summon Skeletons	100
The Eternal Labyrinth	Enchantment Summon Skeletons Additional Warrior Skeletons 2	40% chance to Summon an additional Skeleton with Summon Skeletons	100

Supported By /30 ⍟

Active Type: Spell, Minion, Duration, MinionsCanExplode, Trappable, Totemable, Mineable, Multicastable, Triggerable, CanRapidFire, CreatesMinion, Cooldown

Icon	Name
	Increased Area of Effect Support Supports any skill with an area of effect.
	Trap Support Supports spells, or attacks that use bows or wands. Instead of using that skill, you will throw a trap that will use the skill for you when an enemy walks near it. Traps cannot use channelling skills.
	Faster Casting Support Supports non-instant spell skills.
	Concentrated Effect Support Supports any skill with an area of effect, regardless of whether that skill deals damage.
	Minion Damage Support Supports skills which create Minions.
	Increased Duration Support Supports any skill with a duration.
	Minion Speed Support Supports skills which create Minions.
	Minion Life Support Supports skills which create Minions.
	Spell Totem Support Supports spell skills that are not triggered. Instead of casting that spell, you will summon a totem that casts the spell for you.
	Blastchain Mine Support Supports spells, or attacks that use bows or wands. Instead of using that skill, you will throw a mine that will use the skill for you when you detonate it. Mines cannot use channelling skills.
	Spell Echo Support Supports spell skills, making them repeat when cast. Cannot support Vaal skills, totem skills, channelling skills, triggered skills, instant skills, blink skills, or skills with a reservation.
	Elemental Army Support Supports skills which create Minions.
	Less Duration Support Supports any skill that has a duration.
	Cast when Damage Taken Support Each supported spell skill will track damage you take, and be triggered when the total damage taken reaches a threshold. Cannot support skills used by totems, traps, or mines. Vaal skills, channelling skills, and skills with a reservation cannot be triggered.
	Cast when Stunned Support Each supported spell skill will have a chance to be triggered when you are stunned. Cannot support skills used by totems, traps, or mines. Vaal skills, channelling skills, and skills with a reservation cannot be triggered.
	Swift Affliction Support Supports any skill that has a duration, or can hit enemies to inflict ailments on them.
	Efficacy Support Supports any skill that deals damage or has a duration.
	Arcane Surge Support Each supported spell will track how much mana you spend on it, granting a buff when the total mana spent reaches a threshold. Cannot support skills used by totems, traps, mines or skills with a reservation.
	Summon Phantasm Support Supports skills that can hit enemies, or create minions. When those skills or minions kill enemies, or hit rare or unique enemies they will have a chance to summon a Phantasm minion, which uses a piercing projectile spell that deals physical damage.
	Feeding Frenzy Support Supports skills which create Minions.
	Predator Support Supports skills which create Minions.
	Meat Shield Support Supports skills which create Minions.
	High-Impact Mine Support Supports spells, or attacks that use bows or wands. Instead of using that skill, you will throw a mine that will use the skill for you when you detonate it. Mines cannot use channelling skills.
	Infernal Legion Support Supports skills which create Minions.
	Awakened Swift Affliction Support Supports any skill that has a duration, or can hit enemies to inflict ailments on them.
	Awakened Increased Area of Effect Support Supports any skill with an area of effect.
	Awakened Minion Damage Support Supports skills which create Minions.
	Awakened Spell Echo Support Supports spell skills, making them repeat when cast. Cannot support Vaal skills, totem skills, channelling skills, triggered skills, instant skills, blink skills, or skills with a reservation.
	Second Wind Support Supports skills with cooldowns. Cannot support triggered skills.
	Fresh Meat Support Supports skills that create minions.

Vendor recipe

Unique Item Recipe /1

Offer	Your Offer	Note
Dead Reckoning	1x Summon Skeletons 20Q 1x Wand Normal 1x Wand Magic 1x Wand Rare 1x Wand Unique	Wand same base 3.23 Recipe removed

Acquisition /1 ⍟

Source	Ingredient	Offer
The Skeleton		Summon Skeletons

Summoned Skeleton

Undead

30% Chance to Block Attack Damage
You take 15% of Damage from Blocked Hits
summoned skeleton is warrior [1]

Spectre	N
Tags	bone_armour, bones, has_one_hand_sword, has_one_handed_melee, humanoid, medium_height, melee, physical_affinity, skeleton, slashing_weapon, slow_movement, undead

Life

105%

Ailment Threshold

105%

Resistance

Damage

245%

Accuracy

340%

Critical Strike Chance

+5%

Critical Strike Multiplier

+130%

Attack Distance

6 ~ 8

Attack Time

0.8 Second

Damage Spread

±40%

Experience

70%

Model Size

100%

Type

RaisedSkeleton

Metadata

RaisedSkeletonStandard

IsSummoned

The following values do not include map affix bonuses, monster buff bonuses, altar bonuses, atlas skill bonuses.

Level

Life

6,755

Armour

28,790

Evasion

4,739

Energy Shield

Damage

915

Spell Damage

915

Accuracy

986

Attack Time

0.8

Experience

7,179

Ailment Threshold

6,755

Chill

Shock

Brittle

121

Scorch

Sap

The following values are skill base values and do not include map affix bonuses, monster buff bonuses, altar bonuses, atlas skill bonuses, monster base damage(ex: The Maven 150% multiplier), monster rarity bonuses (ex: unique 70% more, unique attack 33% less).

Melee

Attack, RangedAttack, MirageArcherCanUse, Projectile, MeleeSingleTarget, Multistrikeable, Melee, ProjectilesFromUser

Default Attack

Base Damage: 549–1281

Critical Strike Chance: 5%

Attack Time: 0.8 sec

Strike your foes down with a powerful blow.

skill can fire arrows [1]
skill can fire wand projectiles [1]

MonsterQuickDodgeRunUnarmed

Spell, Movement, Travel, Blink, Cooldown, FixedCastTime

Dash

Cast Time: 0.15 sec

Cooldown Time: 2 sec

Performs a series of quick teleports towards a targeted location. If using the "Attack in Place" option, the direction is reversed. Shares a cooldown with other Blink skills.

This Spell's Cast Speed cannot be modified
base deal no damage [1]
skill cannot be interrupted [1]
skill cannot be knocked back [1]
skill cannot be stunned [1]

Object Type

version 2
extends "Metadata/Monsters/RaisedSkeletons/RaisedSkeleton"

Animated
{
}

Object Type Codes

version 2
extends "Metadata/Monsters/RaisedSkeletons/RaisedSkeleton"

Preload
{
	preload_animated_object = "Metadata/Effects/Spells/raise_skeleton_02/SkeletonVanish.ao"
}

-- src\Data\Spectres.lua
minions["Metadata/Monsters/RaisedSkeletons/RaisedSkeletonStandard"] = {
    name = "Summoned Skeleton",
    life = 1.05,
    fireResist = 40,
    coldResist = 40,
    lightningResist = 40,
    chaosResist = 20,
    damage = 2.45,
    damageSpread = 0.4,
    attackTime = 0.8,
    attackRange = 8,
    accuracy = 3.4,
    weaponType1 = "One Hand Sword",
    weaponType2 = "Shield",
    skillList = {
        "Melee",
        "MonsterQuickDodgeRunUnarmed",
    },
    modList = {
    },
}
-- src\Data\Skills\spectre.lua
skills["Melee"] = {
    name = "Default Attack",
    hidden = true,
    color = 4,
    baseEffectiveness = 0,
    incrementalEffectiveness = 0,
    description = "Strike your foes down with a powerful blow.",
    skillTypes = {
        [SkillType.Attack] = true,
        [SkillType.RangedAttack] = true,
        [SkillType.MirageArcherCanUse] = true,
        [SkillType.Projectile] = true,
        [SkillType.MeleeSingleTarget] = true,
        [SkillType.Multistrikeable] = true,
        [SkillType.Melee] = true,
        [SkillType.ProjectilesFromUser] = true,
    },
    statDescriptionScope = "skill_stat_descriptions",
    castTime = 1,
    baseFlags = {
        attack = true,
        melee = true,
        projectile = true,
    },
    baseMods = {
    },
    qualityStats = {
    },
    stats = {
        "skill_can_fire_arrows",
        "skill_can_fire_wand_projectiles",
    },
    levels = {
        [1] = {levelRequirement = 1, statInterpolation = {},  cost = { }, },
    },
}
-- src\Data\Skills\spectre.lua
skills["MonsterQuickDodgeRunUnarmed"] = {
    name = "Dash",
    hidden = true,
    color = "2",
    baseEffectiveness = 0,
    incrementalEffectiveness = 0,
    description = "Performs a series of quick teleports towards a targeted location. If using the "Attack in Place" option, the direction is reversed. Shares a cooldown with other Blink skills.",
    skillTypes = {
        [SkillType.Spell] = true,
        [SkillType.Movement] = true,
        [SkillType.Travel] = true,
        [SkillType.Blink] = true,
        [SkillType.Cooldown] = true,
        [SkillType.FixedCastTime] = true,
    },
    statDescriptionScope = "skill_stat_descriptions",
    castTime = 0.15,
    baseFlags = {
        spell = true,
    },
    baseMods = {
    },
    qualityStats = {
    },
    stats = {
        "base_deal_no_damage",
        "skill_cannot_be_interrupted",
        "skill_cannot_be_knocked_back",
        "skill_cannot_be_stunned",
        "spell_cast_time_cannot_be_modified",
    },
    levels = {
        [1] = {levelRequirement = 1, statInterpolation = {},  cost = { }, },
    },
}

30% Chance to Block Attack Damage
You take 15% of Damage from Blocked Hits

Id	MonsterAttackBlock30Bypass15
Family	MonsterBlockAndBypass
Domains	Monster (3)
GenerationType	Unique (3)
Req. level	1
Stats	monster base block % Min: 30 Max: 30 Global base block % damage taken Min: 15 Max: 15 Global
Craft Tags	block

summoned skeleton is warrior [1]

Id	SummonSkeletonsSkeletonIsWarrior
Family	SummonSkeletonsSkeletonWarriors
Domains	Monster (3)
GenerationType	Unique (3)
Req. level	1
Stats	summoned skeleton is warrior Min: 1 Max: 1 Global

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Summon Skeletons

Summon Skeletons is a spell that summons allied skeleton warrior minions.

Skill Functions and Interactions

Feeding Frenzy Support - Skeletons warriors can use the Dash skill. Skeleton mages will not.
Dead Reckoning - Converts your Skeleton Warriors to Skeleton Mages. Skeleton Mages cast ranged fire, cold, or lightning spell projectiles. They can be modified with support gems such as Faster Casting Support.
Spell Totem Support - When Summon Skeletons is supported with Spell Totem Support, the totem will continue to cast Summon Skeletons even if the maximum number of skeletons has been reached. Older skeletons will then be replaced by newer skeletons, possibly switching target.

Version history

Version	Changes
3.19.0	The damage and life scaling values for minions have been adjusted. Generally speaking, minion life and damage is unchanged in the very early game, roughly 30% lower in mid acts, roughly 20% lower at level 20 of the minion skill, and roughly 10% lower at level 30 of the minion skill. No longer has Minions gain 50% more Added Damage. Skeletal Mages now deal approximately 5% less damage at gem level 1, scaling to approximately 25% less damage at gem level 20. Now costs 5 mana at gem level 1 (previously 4), up to 16 at gem level 20 (previously 12).
3.14.0	Modifiers that are unveiled through Jun are now more powerful than before. Previously, when an item was unveiled, the veiled modifier added to the item would be equal to the highest tier modifier available on the Crafting Bench. Now, the modifier being unveiled no longer counts as a crafted modifier and will be stronger than any craftable veiled modifier.
3.10.0	Damage dealt by minions at all gem levels has been lowered by approximately 40%. This change isn't visible on the gem as it is a property of the minion itself, and does not affect Skeleton Mages or any other non-basic Skeleton minions summoned by Vaal Summon Skeletons. The number of maximum summoned skeletons you can have at gem level 20 is now 7 (from 8). The Veiled modifier that grants +1 to you maximum number of Summoned Skeletons and Raised Zombies can now only be unveiled/crafted on the helmet slot. It can no longer be unveiled/crafted on body armours.
3.8.0	Now summons 2 Skeleton Warriors per cast (from 1). Now summons more Skeleton Warriors per cast as the gem levels up, up to 3 at gem level 20. Now increases your maximum Skeleton limit as the gem levels up, up to 8 by gem level 20 (from 5).
3.6.0	Mana Cost at gem level 20 is now 13 (was 12).
3.5.0	The crafting mod was linked to Jun and Syndicate after master rework.
3.1.0	Summoned Skeletons now have a 50% more added damage multiplier, up from 30% less added damage. Iron Will Support can now support Summon Skeleton and will affect the damage dealt by Skeleton Mages if you are using the Dead Reckoning threshold jewel.
3.0.0	Summon Skeletons has been renamed Summon Skeleton, and has been reworked. Many of the passives and items that interact with it have been rebalanced. Summon Skeleton now has a base cast time of 0.5 seconds, and the cost has been reduced by approximately 60% at all levels. It now summons a single skeleton per cast and has a base limit of 5 summoned skeletons. The Summoned Skeleton Warrior minion's attack time has been reduced to 0.8 seconds, and its base damage has been increased by approximately 66%. Summoned Skeleton Mage minion's cast time has been reduced to 1.2 seconds. Summoned Skeleton Mages now deal 50% more damage at gem level 20, and significantly more damage at earlier gem levels. Their behaviour has been tweaked and they will no longer flee. Labyrinth helmet enchantments for Summon Skeleton now grant a 20/40% chance to summon an additional Skeleton minion. This applies to existing Labyrinth enchantments. Catarina, Master of the Dead\|Catarina's Modifier:IntMasterMaximumSkeletonsCraftedUpdated\|crafted mod now grants +1 maximum skeleton, down from +2 maximum skeletons. Army of Bones: Renamed to To Dust. No longer grants +2 to Maximum number of Skeletons. In addition to reducing skeleton duration and increasing minion damage, it now grants 3-5% increased Skeleton Movement Speed, 7-10% increased Skeleton Attack Speed, and 7-10% increased Skeleton Cast speed. Dead Reckoning now grants the ability to summon an additional 5 Skeleton Mages, up from 3, and is now limited to 3. Queen's Decree: now grants +1 to maximum number of Skeletons, down from +2. Alberon's Warpath: now grants +1 to maximum number of Skeletons, down from +2. Midnight Bargain: now grants +1 to maximum number of Skeletons, down from +2. Lord of the Dead now +1 skeleton, down from +2. Herd the Flock no longer grants +1 skeleton.
2.6.0	Cast time reduced to 0.8 sec (down from 1 sec). Mana cost reduced by about 30% at all levels.
2.5.0	Summon Skeletons skill now deal 25% more damage. Vaal Summon Skeletons skills now have a cast time of 0.8 seconds, down from 1 second. Totems and all other minions now have 40% elemental resistance and 20% chaos resistance. This also includes minions that didn't have resistances previously, like wolves.
2.0.0	No longer deals less elemental damage but now has a new stat which reduces Minions Added Damage by 50%.
1.2.0	Summoned Skeletons deal 50% more base damage than they did previously.
1.0.6	The mana cost of the Summon Skeletons skill has been reduced at all levels. Summoned skeletons now do around 40% more damage at all levels.
0.9.12	Life increased by 50%. Skeletons are now summoned in pairs, regardless of the level of the gem. The maximum number of raisable skeletons now starts at 4 and goes up to 6 at maximum level. An additional six can be obtained from the passive skill tree.
0.9.7c	Fixed the sound effects so that it isn't too loud when multiple skeletons are summoned.
0.9.7	Summon Skeletons has been added to the game.

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Quest /2 ⍟

Genus

Level Effect /40

Attribute /9