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Path of Exile Patch Changes Are Making Your Zombie Minions Suffer
Why Your Path of Exile Summon Zombie is Suddenly Weak is/are... broken scaling from level, gear, and support gems. This group of minions loses damage fast at higher levels.
Recent Buffs Shifted Enemy Threat
Research shows rising enemy defenses reduce your damage. Studies indicate faster, stronger mobs overwhelm older zombie builds. Many players rely on outdated setups.
How Minion AI Handles These Changes
Path of Exile minion AI targets efficiently but needs clear setup. Skills rely on attack speed and proper gem links. Without support, damage falls hard.
Switching to fresh minion skills often fixes damage.
Q: Why do my zombies hit like taps?
A: Level, gear stats, and unoptimized gem links slash their damage output.
Q: What is the fastest fix?
A: Respec with current support gems, update gear, and reskill your zombies.
