Does +% spell damage on items effect Minions?

So that's the question. Does the spell damage modifier effect any status on summoning minions? Say their damage output?

I'm pretty sure the answer is no

No it only affects you. The only way it could "affect" minions is if you had Necro Aegis with a shield that increases spell damage. Even then it would only increase the spell damage of minions that actually use spells.

hmmmm poop. So the only way to increase minion damage and health is through the passives. That kind of means that there is really no offensive power in gear for minion witches....

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daymyth1987 wrote:

hmmmm poop. So the only way to increase minion damage and health is through the passives. That kind of means that there is really no offensive power in gear for minion witches....

I didnt played for some time, but I think there are items that give you +1 to minion gem level. Also you can increase the defense of minions by wearing good shields, and passive for it (don't remember the name).

I just do my best to get some nice support gems (Increased Minion Damage, +elemental damage) attached to my minion gems, and use auras. I wouldn't bother with Necromantic Aegis, unless you can fit it into your build, but Minion Instability is a must-have! =^[.]^=

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Ragnar119 wrote:

I didnt played for some time, but I think there are items that give you +1 to minion gem level. Also you can increase the defense of minions by wearing good shields, and passive for it (don't remember the name).

Do you know if the +1 level to minion gem is found on anything other than helmets? I've been told that it's only helmets (and possibly weapons) atm I've never seen it on anything other than a helmet.

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Raycheetah wrote:

I just do my best to get some nice support gems (Increased Minion Damage, +elemental damage) attached to my minion gems, and use auras. I wouldn't bother with Necromantic Aegis, unless you can fit it into your build, but Minion Instability is a must-have! =^[.]^=

That's currently what I do, Gem slots is really the most important thing, I might even roll a staff just for the 6 slots it offers.

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daymyth1987 wrote:

[...]Do you know if the +1 level to minion gem is found on anything other than helmets? I've been told that it's only helmets (and possibly weapons) atm I've never seen it on anything other than a helmet.[...]

Found this thread through google. I am also interested in knowing this. I've found four helms with +1 minion modifier but no other items.

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AnnanFay wrote:

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daymyth1987 wrote:

[...]Do you know if the +1 level to minion gem is found on anything other than helmets? I've been told that it's only helmets (and possibly weapons) atm I've never seen it on anything other than a helmet.[...]

Found this thread through google. I am also interested in knowing this. I've found four helms with +1 minion modifier but no other items.

I believe the +1 minion modifier is only on helms. There is a +2 modifier that is found on high level (65+ I think) helms and weapons

To continue this, is there a way to craft +minion%dmg onto weapons and/or helms? Or do we rely on finding a good helm drop? Thanks!