Raise Zombie: What Does It Mean in Path of Exile 2?
The Raise Zombie skill in Path of Exile 2 is a staple for many necromancer builds and is a key component of minion-based strategies. This skill allows players to summon zombies to fight alongside them, providing both offensive and defensive advantages.
Overview of Raise Zombie
Raise Zombie is a minion skill that raises corpses as zombies to fight for the player. These zombies follow the player and automatically engage enemies. They are particularly useful as meat shields and can deal significant damage when properly supported by other skills and gear.
Mechanics
- Summoning: To use Raise Zombie, the player must have a corpse nearby. The skill consumes corpses to create zombies, which means corpse-generating skills or finding areas with plenty of monsters can be beneficial.
- Support Gems: Raise Zombie can be linked with various support gems to enhance their performance. Popular choices include Melee Physical Damage Support, Minion Damage Support, and Minion Life Support.
- Limit: The number of zombies that can be summoned is limited by the level of the Raise Zombie gem and any additional sources, such as passive skills or unique items, that increase minion capacity.
Strategies for Using Raise Zombie
- Positioning: Use zombies to draw enemy fire away from the player. This requires strategic positioning and movement to ensure zombies are between the player and potential threats.
- Gear and Passives: Equip items and select passive skills that enhance minion health, damage, and resistances to maximize the effectiveness of your zombies.
- Synergies: Combine Raise Zombie with other minion skills, such as Summon Skeletons or Raise Spectre, to create a robust army that can tackle various challenges in the game.
For more information about minion skills and builds, you can visit the official Path of Exile website.