Raise Zombie
Consume a Corpse or Power Charge to create a short-lived Zombie. Zombies created from Power Charges are Empowered and also create two additional non-empowered Zombies.
Very solid choice with strong damage or utility for most builds.
Gem Effects
Limit 10 Raised Zombies
Zombie duration is 20 seconds
Empowered Zombies take 30% less damage
Empowered Zombies deal (100-253)% more damage with Hits
Empowered Zombies have 25% more movement speed
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Raise Zombie
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Raise Zombie Effectively
Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip
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.
Attribute Planning
Requires 157 Int at max level. Plan your passive tree and gear to meet this — don't get stuck unable to level your main skill.
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How to Get Raise Zombie
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Raise Zombie. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.