Summoner Class Guide
Minion-based class. Summons creatures to fight for you while you dodge. Hardest class but most unique playstyle.
7/10 - PvE Strength
Playstyle
Summon minions and let them fight while you dodge. Use whips for direct control and damage bonuses. Lowest defense but highest potential DPS.
Strengths
- +Hands-free damage while dodging
- +Whips provide crowd control and focus fire
- +Highest potential DPS with Terraprisma
- +Can use other class weapons while minions fight
Weaknesses
- -Lowest defense of all classes
- -Early game weapon options are very limited
- -Minion AI can be unreliable
- -Hardest class for new players
Progression Path
Early Game (Pre-Hardmode)
Armor
Flinx Fur CoatBee ArmorObsidian Armor
Weapons
Finch StaffSlime StaffImp StaffSnapthorn
Mid Game (Early Hardmode)
Armor
Spider ArmorForbidden Armor
Weapons
Blade StaffSanguine StaffCool WhipFirecracker
Late Game (Post-Plantera)
Armor
Hallowed Armor (summon)Tiki ArmorSpooky Armor
Weapons
Xeno StaffTerraprismaDesert Tiger StaffMorning Star
Endgame (Post-Moon Lord)
Armor
Stardust Armor
Weapons
Stardust Cell StaffStardust Dragon StaffKaleidoscope
Class Tips
- 1
Obsidian Armor boosts whip speed and damage - excellent for early Hardmode.
- 2
Whips tag enemies to make minions focus fire.
- 3
Stardust Dragon scales incredibly with multiple summon slots.
- 4
Terraprisma is the best summon but requires daytime Empress of Light kill.