Spell Golem idea

I saw the new golems and thought of something... Maybe there could be a golem which casts the skill it's linked to? Kinda like the spell totem, but it would follow you around.

Stats?
50% less Damage
Summons a Golem which uses this skill
Spells Cast by Golem have 30% less Cast Speed


This could be very useful if you could pair it with rallying cry or something so it could tank enemies, and maybe abyssal cry for some offense. I like having some minions following me, and the idea that I could have a golem casting buffs for me, or maybe if I'm a summoner already I can make it cast flesh offering for me. Or maybe I'd just set it up to spawn free raging spirits. ^^

I'd love this and it seems like a reasonable idea to me. Maybe some balancing with the stats, but it sounds pretty good to me.

EDIT: Maybe the appearance could vary depending on the element of the spell it's casting?

Seems pointless. And would dilute/overlap too much with totems and existing golems.

To be honest, Melee Attack Golem support gem would be better. Since melee skills wouldn't really work well with totems.

The Golem would use your equipped weapon, and the melee skills linked to it.

You could go along with your idea, and have Ranged Attack Golem, Spell Golem and Melee Attack golem. Though I feel just melee attack golem would be best, since it fills an existing hole.

I always dreamed of a summon that copies your skills so I welcome this idea!

I'd call that a construct, and make it a totem support gem.

See Vaal constructs (the ones that shot chaos in act 2)

+1 john.

though honestly none of those see much use atm.