Overview
This build turns the Raven Flock into a self-propelled clearing engine. Following the 0.5 fix that lets missed Ravens count as allies, the Spiraling Conspiracy finally scales the way it always should have, and the birds go from a passive pet swarm to a screen-wiping chain of explosions. The core loop is simple to describe and satisfying to run: curse a pack, send the Ravens through it, and once the first monsters die the explosions cascade into the next wave until the whole map collapses on its own.
What sets it apart from a standard skeleton or spectre necromancer is that you are actively steering the damage rather than watching an autonomous army. Commands, curses, and positioning all feed the payoff, and the build layers mana stacking, minion levels, curse effect, wither, Unholy Might, and the Arcanist package on top of each other so that enemies simply take far more chaos damage than the raw gem would suggest. It is not the cheapest starter — the Raven Flock leans heavily on gear and passives before it comes online — but once assembled it comfortably handles Tier 15 maps, Abyss farming, and Citadels.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Explosive chain clear that carries mapping once 10-20 Ravens are active
- Heavy stacked chaos scaling through curses, wither, and Unholy Might
- Ranged, hands-off clear that stays safe at a distance
- Strong Abyss and Delirium farming potential
- A genuinely different playstyle from other minion builds
Cons
- Not budget friendly — needs levels, mana, and good gear before it feels smooth
- Limited native damage scaling on the skill itself, so it leans on “enemy takes more damage” effects
- Support gem options for the main skill are still imperfect
- Not a face-tank — survivability is adequate, not immortal
Key Skills
- Spiraling Conspiracy — the Raven Flock engine and the whole reason the build exists
- Withering Presence — major chaos damage amplifier via wither
- Reputation — big on-demand more-damage button for rares and bosses
- Blasphemy + Despair — curse aura for resistance shred and clear enablement
- Skeletal minions (sniper/reaper/mage suite) — secondary damage and support triggers
Gear & Anointments
The Spiraling Conspiracy is the key weapon and wants to be level 20. Prioritize plus minion levels on the helmet, amulet, and belt, and build around mana — flat mana, percent maximum mana, minion damage, and “damage taken from mana before life” so that Unholy Might scales off your larger mana pool (aim for roughly 70-80% conversion, not a full 100%). Rings want flat mana, max mana, minion damage, and curse-related suffixes; chest and gloves cover energy shield and resistances. For jewels, use From Nothing and a Megalomaniac (for the Warlord leader notable) alongside rare jewels rolling mana regen, minion damage, curse magnitude, or wither magnitude. Specific unique choices should be confirmed against the source video.
Endgame Notes
Against bosses, keep Withering Presence up, pop Reputation for the multiplier, maintain the Spire, and keep casting the Raven command without dumping all your Ravens at once. In heavy Delirium or Abyss maps, respect the ramp-up window early and let the explosion chain build before committing.
Credits & Source
Build credited to KaidGames2. See the source video for the full build’s gameplay footage and voice commentary: This Chaos Minion Build Just Got Massively Buffed In 0.5.