The Wardbound Minions is a highly effective skill for the Lich in Path of Exile 2. Based on our latest ladder analysis of 14 top players in the 90-plus bracket, this build frequently maximizes damage by utilizing support gems such as Feeding Frenzy II, Unleash, Concentrated Area. To optimize survivability and DPS, players commonly allocate key passives like Elemental Force, Necromantic Conduit, Relentless Fallen on the skill tree.

Wardbound Minions
(Lich) Builds
Sample size: 14 characters analyzed.
Last updated: 2026-07-28 19:43:54 UTC
Below data represents gem links within this cohort. Selected main skills are strictly isolated.
★ Selected Main Skills
Other Active Skills & Auras
Flasks Distribution
Main Hand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
71.4%
# to maximum Mana
42.9%
[Minion|Minions] have #% increased maximum Life
35.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
21.4%
#% increased [Spirit|Spirit]
21.4%
[Allies|Allies] in your [Presence|Presence] deal # to # added [Attack|Attack] [Lightning|Lightning] Damage
21.4%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
14.3%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
14.3%
#% increased [Presence|Presence] Area of Effect
14.3%
#% reduced [Attributes|Attribute] Requirements
14.3%
Offhand (Set I)
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Mana
57.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.7%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
28.6%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.6%
# to maximum [Ward|Runic Ward]
21.4%
#% increased [Armour|Armour]
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
21.4%
Chance to [Block] [HitDamage|Damage] is [Lucky]
21.4%
You take #% of damage from [Block|Blocked] [HitDamage|Hits]
21.4%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
14.3%
Helmet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
92.9%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
71.4%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
64.3%
# to maximum Life
50%
# to maximum Mana
50%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.6%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21.4%
Body Armour
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
64.3%
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
57.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
42.9%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
35.7%
# to maximum Life
28.6%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.6%
#% increased [Armour|Armour] and [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21.4%
Gloves
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
57.1%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
57.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
57.1%
# to maximum Life
50%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
50%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
28.6%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
21.4%
# to [Dexterity|Dexterity]
21.4%
# to maximum Mana
21.4%
Boots
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
71.4%
#% increased Movement Speed
64.3%
#% increased [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
57.1%
# to maximum Life
50%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
42.9%
# to maximum Mana
35.7%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
28.6%
# to [StunThreshold|Stun Threshold]
21.4%
#% increased [Reservation] [Efficiency] of Skills which create Undead [Minion|Minions]
21.4%
Amulet
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
# to [Spirit|Spirit]
71.4%
# to maximum Life
57.1%
# to Level of all [Minion|Minion] Skills
50%
# to all [Attributes|Attributes]
50%
# to maximum Mana
50%
# to maximum [EnergyShield|Energy Shield]
28.6%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
28.6%
# Suffix Modifier allowed
14.3%
# to Level of all [Spell|Spell] Skills
14.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
14.3%
Ring 1
Top Bases / Uniques
Top Explicit Mods
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
78.6%
# to maximum Life
64.3%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
42.9%
# to maximum Mana
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
35.7%
Adds # to # [Physical|Physical] Damage to [Attack|Attacks]
35.7%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
35.7%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.6%
# to [Strength|Strength]
21.4%
Ring 2
Top Explicit Mods
# to maximum Life
64.3%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
57.1%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
50%
#% to all [ElementalDamage|Elemental] [Resistances]
42.9%
#% increased [ItemRarity|Rarity of Items] found
35.7%
[Minion|Minions] deal #% increased Damage
35.7%
#% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Cold Resistance]
28.6%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
28.6%
# to maximum Mana
21.4%
Belt
Top Explicit Mods
Has # [Charm] Slots
85.7%
# to maximum Life
50%
#% to [Resistances|Lightning Resistance]
50%
# to [Armour]
42.9%
#% to [Resistances|Fire Resistance]
42.9%
# to maximum Mana
35.7%
#% increased [Charm] Effect Duration
21.4%
#% increased [Flask|Flask] Charges gained
21.4%
#% reduced [Charm] Charges used
21.4%
#% to [Resistances|Chaos Resistance]
21.4%
Main Hand (Set II)
Top Explicit Mods
#% increased [Physical] Damage
14.3%
#% increased [Spell] Damage
14.3%
# to [Accuracy|Accuracy] Rating
7.1%
# to [Intelligence|Intelligence]
7.1%
# to maximum Mana
7.1%
#% increased Cast Speed
7.1%
#% increased [Attack] Speed
7.1%
#% increased [Lightning] Damage
7.1%
#% increased [Spell] [Physical] Damage
7.1%
#% increased [Stun|Stun] Duration
7.1%
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Key Notables & Keystones
Elemental Force
(14)100%✕ Remove
Necromantic Conduit
(14)100%✕ Remove
Relentless Fallen
(14)100%✕ Remove
Raw Power
(13)92.9%✕ Remove
Necrotised Flesh
(13)92.9%✕ Remove
Enhanced Barrier
(12)85.7%✕ Remove
Heavy Buffer
(11)78.6%✕ Remove
Right Hand of Darkness
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
Crystalline Phylactery
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
Soulless Form
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
Gigantic Following
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
Expendable Army
(10)71.4%✕ Remove
Illuminated Crown
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Pure Energy
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Dampening Shield
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Lord of Horrors
(9)64.3%✕ Remove
Melding
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Restless Dead
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Ingenuity
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Profane Commander
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Crystalline Flesh
(8)57.1%✕ Remove
Insightfulness
(7)50%✕ Remove
Holy Protector
(7)50%✕ Remove
Rupture the Soul
(7)50%✕ Remove
Grip of Evil
(7)50%✕ Remove
Patient Barrier
(7)50%✕ Remove
Blackened Heart
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Growing Swarm
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Silent Guardian
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Entropic Incarnation
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Vile Mending
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Bringer of Order
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Living Death
(6)42.9%✕ Remove
Necrotic Touch
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Whispers of Doom
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Splintering Force
(5)35.7%✕ Remove
Arcane Blossom
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Left Hand of Darkness
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Eternal Life
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Dead can Dance
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Hallowed
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Emboldening Lead
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Soul Bloom
(4)28.6%✕ Remove
Incessant Cacophony
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Raw Mana
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Dependable Ward
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Warlord Leader
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Mind Over Matter
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Enduring Archon
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Open Mind
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Roil
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Mana Blessing
(3)21.4%✕ Remove
Eldritch Will
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Adverse Growth
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Ancient Aegis
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Mental Perseverance
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Ether Flow
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Rapid Recharge
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Regenerative Flesh
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Dominion
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Practiced Signs
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Invigorating Archon
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Gravedigger
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Lucidity
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Chaos Inoculation
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Eldritch Battery
(2)14.3%✕ Remove
Efficient Killing
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Void
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Sudden Escalation
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Loose Flesh
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Puppet Master chance
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Heavy Drinker
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Among the Hordes
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Glazed Flesh
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Archon of Undeath
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Total Incineration
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Guttural Roar
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Howling Beast
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Long Distance Relationship
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Voll's Protection
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Flow of Time
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Preservation
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Chronomancy
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Utmost Offering
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Energising Archon
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Wide Barrier
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Elemental Equilibrium
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Taut Flesh
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Zone of Control
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Barbaric Strength
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
The Soul Meridian
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Licking Wounds
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Infusion of Power
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Flow of Life
(1)7.1%✕ Remove
Lasting Boons
(1)7.1%✕ Remove