LootCubeLootCube
← Back to Builds
AWarlock

Demon Summoner Warlock

SummonSafeTactical

A tactical summoner build with powerful individual demons. Unlike Necromancer skeletons, Warlock demons are fewer but much stronger. Death Mark repositions all demons instantly, and Bind Demon captures super unique monsters.

Pros

  • +Very safe — demons tank all damage
  • +Tactical flexibility with Death Mark repositioning
  • +Bind Demon captures powerful super unique monsters
  • +Consistent farming in any area

Cons

  • -Slower clear speed than caster builds
  • -Demon management adds complexity
  • -Low personal damage early — relies on summons
  • -Bind Demon requires finding good super uniques to capture

Skill Tree

Total Points: 75
Arts of Chaos
17
Eldritch Weapons
14
14
14
Demonic Binding
33
14
28
14
18
36
17
23
14

Skill Investment Guide

1.Summon Goatman 20 — melee tank demons
2.Demonic Mastery 20 — demon count + damage + speed
3.Bind Demon 15 — capture monsters, continue to 20
4.Death Mark 10 — demon repositioning, continue investing
5.Sigil: Lethargy — enemy slow, continue investing

How to Play

▸Summon full demon army (Goatmen + captured super uniques via Bind Demon)
▸Teleport into packs, use Death Mark to teleport all demons onto enemies instantly
▸Cast Sigil: Lethargy to slow enemies for safe demon attacks
▸Re-capture cursed super uniques if your bound demon dies — maintain aura uptime
▸Use Engorge to buff demons before large pack engagements

Coven
Bitter Necklace
Obsession
Enigma
Ars Tor'Baalos
Stone of Jordan
Arachnid Mesh
Stone of Jordan
Trang-Oul's Claws
War Traveler
II
IIII
II
IIII
Tome of Town Portal
Hellfire Torch
Annihilus
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Bone Break
Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Horadric Cube
Weapon
Obsession
Shield
Ars Tor'Baalos
Armor
Enigma
Helm
Coven
Gloves
Trang-Oul's Claws
Belt
Arachnid Mesh
Boots
War Traveler
Amulet
Bitter Necklace
Rings
Stone of Jordan
Swap
Call to ArmsSpirit
Merc
PrideBrambleVampire Gaze

Mercenary Equipment

Pride
Vampire Gaze
Bramble

  • -Str 156 (Monarch)
  • -Dex minimum
  • -Vit everything else
  • -Energy 0
Gear Bonus: Str +104, Dex +20, Vit +60, Ene +30

Endgame Investment

Continue: Bind Demon → 20, Death Mark → 20, Sigil: Lethargy → 20. Capture powerful super unique monsters.

Breakpoints

FCR75%(10f)Budget — for Teleport and curse casting
FCR125%(9f)Optimal — fast positioning + summon management
FHR56%(7f)Recommended
FHR86%(6f)Optimal

Recommended Farming Areas

Charm Setup

Hellfire Torch
  • +3 to Random Class Skill Levels
  • +10-20 to all Attributes
  • All Resistances +10-20
  • +8 to Light Radius
  • 5% Chance to cast level 10 Firestorm on striking
  • Level 30 Hydra (10/10 Charges)
Annihilus
  • +1 to All Skills
  • +10-20 to all Attributes
  • All Resistances +10-20
  • +5-10% to Experience Gained
Small Charm
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
  • All Resistances +5
Small Charm
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
  • All Resistances +5
Small Charm
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
  • All Resistances +5
Small Charm
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
  • All Resistances +5
Small Charm
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
  • All Resistances +5
Small Charm
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
  • All Resistances +5
Small Charm
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
  • All Resistances +5
Grand Charm
  • +1 To Demon Skills (Warlock Only)
  • +45 To Life
Grand Charm
  • +1 To Demon Skills (Warlock Only)
  • +45 To Life
Grand Charm
  • +1 To Demon Skills (Warlock Only)
  • +45 To Life
Grand Charm
  • +1 To Demon Skills (Warlock Only)
  • +45 To Life
Grand Charm
  • +1 To Demon Skills (Warlock Only)
  • +45 To Life
Grand Charm
  • +1 To Demon Skills (Warlock Only)
  • +45 To Life
Grand Charm
  • +1 To Demon Skills (Warlock Only)
  • 12% Faster Hit Recovery

Play Style

Summon your demon army (Goatmen + captured super uniques via Bind Demon). Teleport into packs, use Death Mark to instantly teleport all demons onto enemies. Sigil: Lethargy slows enemies for safe demon attacks. Resummon as needed.

Respec Guide

WhenLv 30+ — Respec once all summon skills and Bind Demon are unlocked

Before

  • -Miasma Bolt points + scattered summon investments

After

  • +1pt each: Blood Oath, Blade Warp chain, Demon prereq chain
  • +Summon Goatman 20, Demonic Mastery 20 — core duo
  • +Bind Demon 15 — super unique capture (continue to 20)
  • +Death Mark 10 — demon reposition (continue to 20)
  • +Sigil: Lethargy 2 — enemy slow (continue investing)

Move all Miasma Bolt points into summon tree. Stat respec: all Energy to Vitality.

Mercenary

Act 2 Offensive (Might Aura) — boosts demon physical damage. Insight for mana, Fortitude armor for damage, Andariel's Visage for life steal + attack speed

Create your own build guide

Use this build as a reference to write and share your own guide

Write a Guide