Build · Summoner
Pack Leader Companion Build
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C-tier summoner pick
The pack leader companion build for Minecraft Dungeons 2 fills your talisman slots with a wolf, an iron golem and a Prickle, then uses Fly Agaric and Woodsprite armor to make them hit harder and die less. It is fun, and it is unproven.
What gear does the Pack Leader Companion Build use?
Weapons
MeleeAwesomeaxeUnique
RangedDual CrossbowsCommon
Armor
HelmetWoodsprite CrownUnique
ChestplateFly Agaric CoatUnique
LeggingsFly Agaric TrousersUnique
BootsWoodsprite Root BootsUnique
Artifacts
Artifact 1Blight Bangle
Artifact 2Humbling Horn
Artifact 3Totem of Shielding
Talismans
- Talisman 1Tasty BoneCommon
- Talisman 2Golem KitCommon
- Talisman 3Prickle's MarkCommon
Enchantments
EnchantSwirling
EnchantHealth Synergy- EnchantGround-Heal Enchantment (unnamed effect)
| Slot | Item | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Melee | Awesomeaxe | A steady Strength proc (70% per hit) for the moments you do fight. |
| Ranged | Dual Crossbows | Twin crossbows turned up in early footage. No charge time, so you can fire in bursts while pets tank. |
| Helmet | Woodsprite Crown | Your animals soak up more punishment before they fall. |
| Chestplate | Fly Agaric Coat | Step back between pulls and the coat tops you up while the animals rest. |
| Leggings | Fly Agaric Trousers | The centerpiece: your pets hit 40% harder. |
| Boots | Woodsprite Root Boots | Faster arrow recharge for the times you shoot instead of letting the pets work. |
| Artifact 1 | Blight Bangle (6s cooldown) | Poison gives the pets an easy target. |
| Artifact 2 | Humbling Horn | Knocking a group down gives the pets free bites. |
| Artifact 3 | Totem of Shielding (15s cooldown) | Blocks ranged attacks aimed at the pack. |
| Talisman 1 | Tasty Bone | Adds the wolf. |
| Talisman 2 | Golem Kit | The golem takes hits that would land on you. |
| Talisman 3 | Prickle's Mark | Adds Prickle to the pack. |
| Enchant (Weapon) | Swirling | Small air swirls hit whatever is near you, filler for the slot. |
| Enchant (Armor) | Health Synergy | Every artifact use nudges your health back up while the pets tank. |
| Enchant (Slot not listed) | Ground-Heal Enchantment (unnamed effect) | Healing spots after kills. The slot isn't listed. |
How strong is the Pack Leader Companion Build?
Why this grade: The armor bonuses for companions are real, but the summons themselves have no published damage, and three at once has not been tested. C means promising and unmeasured. It moves up as soon as numbers exist.
| Axis | Score | Pts | Main sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damage | 4 / 5 | 8 | Awesomeaxe, Fly Agaric Trousers, Woodsprite Root Boots |
| Crowd control | 2 / 5 | 2 | Humbling Horn |
| Survivability | 4 / 5 | 7 | Fly Agaric Coat, Totem of Shielding, Woodsprite Crown |
| Mobility | 1 / 5 | 0 | Nothing in this loadout |
| Team support | 3 / 5 | 4 | Woodsprite Crown, Totem of Shielding, Golem Kit |
What is the Pack Leader Companion Build routine in a fight?
Let your team of pets do the work. You stay close, keep them alive and add a little poison and a couple of tools, and the animals carry the damage.
- Summon firstZone in with all three talismans active. Companions are passive summons, so the pack is ready before the first pull.
- Knock down, then step backBlow the horn as the pack closes and let your animals bite the group while it is down.
- Coat the targetUse Blight Bangle on the enemy your pets are already chasing so the poison stacks with their hits.
- Shield when it gets loudPlace Totem of Shielding between the pack and any ranged attackers. It protects you and the animals.
- Rest between pullsStep out of combat for five seconds. The Fly Agaric coat heals you fast while the pets recover.
Good and bad sides of the Pack Leader Companion Build
Strengths
- Three summons take attention off you
- Two armor sets are aimed squarely at companions
- Low mechanical demand, so it suits newer players
- Healing out of combat is very fast
Weaknesses
- Companion damage numbers are unpublished
- Bosses can wipe pets quickly
- Little burst, so long fights against single targets drag
How does the Pack Leader Companion Build play with friends?
Flexible hybrid. The pets add damage in the background so you can spend your attention on reviving or positioning. Not a replacement for a dedicated healer or tank.
How do you start the Pack Leader Companion Build with early gear?
| Slot | Early pick | Later | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talisman | Tasty Bone | Prickle's Mark | The wolf is the easiest companion to get and covers the early game alone. |
| Armor | Wolfpack Jacket | Fly Agaric Coat | A themed set piece keeps the pet identity while you farm the unique. |
| Melee | Sword | Awesomeaxe | Starter melee is enough while the pets do most of the work. |
Player questions about the Pack Leader Companion Build
How do I get the wolf, golem and Prickle?
Each one comes from a talisman: Tasty Bone for the wolf, Golem Kit for the golem, and Prickle's Mark for the Prickle. Talismans replace the passive artifacts from the first game.
Can companions be upgraded?
Fly Agaric Trousers make them deal 40% more damage and Woodsprite Crown makes them take 20% less. Their own base stats are not published.
Is this a good co-op build?
It is a fun secondary build. The pack adds damage with no effort, so you can support your team while they tank and finish.
Loose ends on the Pack Leader Companion Build
- Companion damage, health and AI behavior are not published, so this build is graded on armor bonuses alone.
- Whether Ground Heal works alongside summons or only on your kills is unclear.
Keep going from the Pack Leader Companion Build
- Open the Tasty Bone and Golem Kit entries in the gear database
- See which enchantments suit a summoner
- Pair the horn with your pets using the early artifacts guide
- Assemble the pack in the Build Lab
- See where companion talismans rank on the tier list
- Pick a region to test the pack in
Related builds
Sources: Minecraft.net: gameplay systems.