Absolution

Quick Summary: Launches a projectile that summons a Sentinel of Absolution minion on hit. Excellent leveling skill for summoner builds with both direct damage and minion components.

Overview

• Skill Name: Absolution

• Skill Type: Active Spell

• Gem Color: Blue (Intelligence)

• Gem Tags: Spell, Minion, Duration, Physical

• Release: Expedition League (3.15)

• Last Changed: Patch 3.27

Skill Identity

Primary Use

Absolution is a hybrid minion spell that deals direct physical damage while summoning temporary minions called Sentinels of Absolution. Each cast fires a projectile that damages enemies and has a chance to summon a Sentinel on hit. This dual nature makes it excellent for leveling as it provides immediate damage while building up a minion army.

The Sentinels are aggressive melee minions that deal physical damage and automatically attack nearby enemies. They have a duration and will expire over time, requiring you to continue casting Absolution to maintain your minion count.

Playstyle

Gameplay Pattern:

• Cast Absolution repeatedly to maintain Sentinels
• Direct hit damage plus minion summons
• Sentinels automatically attack enemies
• Recast to refresh duration and add more minions

Best Content For:

• ✅ Leveling - great damage early
• ✅ Campaign - easy to use
• ✅ Early maps - smooth transition
• ⚠️ Endgame - outscaled by specialized builds

Gem Stats

Base Stats (Level 1)

Required Attributes

Mechanics

How It Works

Absolution fires a projectile that deals physical spell damage. On hit, it has a chance to summon a Sentinel of Absolution. The Sentinels are temporary minions that deal physical melee damage and have their own scaling separate from your hit damage.

Damage Calculation

Direct Hit: Scales with spell damage, physical damage Sentinels: Scale with minion damage, minion life, minion speed

Support Gem Compatibility

Best Support Gems

Must-Have Supports

Optimal 4-Link Setup (Leveling)

1. Absolution
2. Spell Echo Support
3. Minion Damage Support
4. Faster Projectiles Support

Scaling & Optimization

Primary Scaling Factors

1. Minion Damage: Primary scaling for Sentinels
2. Cast Speed: More casts = more sentinels
3. Projectile Speed: Better hit chance

Leveling with This Skill

Availability

First Available: Act 3, Library quest

How to Obtain:

• Quest reward from Siosa (Library, Act 3)
• Available from level 24

Leveling Viability

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Pros for Leveling:

• ✅ Available early (Act 3)
• ✅ Good damage with minimal gear
• ✅ Hybrid damage (spell + minion)
• ✅ Safe playstyle

Cons for Leveling:

• ❌ Needs to maintain minion count
• ❌ Temporary minions (not permanent)

Common Builds Using This Skill

Pros & Cons

Strengths ✅

• ✅ Great for leveling: Strong early damage
• ✅ Hybrid scaling: Spell and minion damage
• ✅ Safe playstyle: Minions tank for you
• ✅ Easy to use: Simple mechanic

Weaknesses ❌

• ❌ Temporary minions: Requires constant recasting
• ❌ Falls off late: Outscaled in endgame
• ❌ Ramp time: Need to summon sentinels

Resources

Official Resources

• Gem Wiki Page: https://www.poewiki.net/wiki/Absolution

Related Content

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• Summon Raging Spirit: Also temporary minions
• Raise Zombie: Permanent but lower damage

Changelog