Ancestral Spirits
Each of your Totems will summon an Ancestral Spirit Minion to fight for you. If the Totem that summoned the Minion dies then the Ancestral Spirit will too.
Very solid choice with strong damage or utility for most builds.
Gem Effects
Modifiers to Totem Life also affects Minions from this Skill
Minions from this skill have 1% increased Attack Speed
per 3 of your Dexterity
Minions from this skill have 1% increased Damage
per 1 of your Strength
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Ancestral Spirits
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Ancestral Spirits Effectively
Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip
Totem Strategy
Totems use your offensive stats but act independently. You can dodge boss mechanics while your totems deal damage.
Minion Scaling
Minions scale from specific gem/gear sources, not your own damage. Stack minion damage, life, and speed.
Duration Matters
Duration scaling extends effect uptime. Less recasting = more time dealing damage. Invest in skill duration passives.
Trigger Conditions
Activates automatically when conditions are met. Focus on reliably meeting the trigger requirement.
Alternatives to Ancestral Spirits
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How to Get Ancestral Spirits
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Ancestral Spirits. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.