Torchlight 2 Best Engineer Summoner Build Access

Valdo knew the secret to a summoner wasn't just quantity; it was synergy. He had allocated his skill points with surgical precision over the last thirty levels.

The Workhorses: His first investment had been into Sledgebot. He had sacrificed the chaotic shock of the Blast Cannon for the reliability of a melee tank. He had pushed the skill to rank 15. At that level, Bertha wasn't just a machine; she was a juggernaut capable of staggering enemies with every swing, drawing aggro away from Valdo’s fragile, pistol-wielding frame.

Next was Gun Bot. At rank 15, Tick-Tock was a DPS monster, spitting lead with increased range and damage. The Gun Bot was the reason Valdo could stand back and simply watch the carnage. torchlight 2 best engineer summoner build

The Support: But the true hero of the build was the Heal Bot. Valdo had maxed this out early. It didn't just patch up his armor; it provided a massive boost to his physical armor rating and healed his entire mechanical entourage. A dead robot does zero DPS. A healed robot is an eternal war machine.

The Game Changer: Finally, there was the ultimate skill: Bulwark of the Aegis. He had poured points into the Defense tree to unlock it. It was the lynchpin of the strategy. Every time Valdo was struck, Bulwark of the Aegis had a chance to trigger a massive, party-wide heal. It meant that to kill Valdo, the enemy had to kill the healer by hitting him, but hitting him healed him. It was a maddening paradox for the monsters. Valdo knew the secret to a summoner wasn't

Don't forget your actual pet (Cat/Wolf).

Your gear choices differ from a melee Engineer. You are looking for specific affixes. Weapon: Wands are usually the best choice because

What to Look For:

Weapon: Wands are usually the best choice because they often roll with minion stats and cast speed. However, you can use a Shield + Wands or a Pistol + Shield for the extra defensive stats (Block chance). You do not need high weapon DPS; you only need the stats on the weapon.

Your bots die often on Elite. The key is resummon speed.