Is it better to have many Tier 1 minions or a few Tier 3 minions?

Merging 3 minions into a higher tier is almost always a net positive for your DPS and survivability. While a swarm of Tier 1 Skeletons attacks fast, a Tier 3 Giant Skeleton has massive AoE cleave and higher base damage, easily out-scaling the 3 base units it took to create it.

How does Boneraise Lore affect my army?

Boneraise Lore acts as a global damage multiplier for your entire army. Investing in this stat provides exponential returns when combined with high-tier minions and attack speed buffs.

Which minion type deals the most DPS?

Mages (Casters) typically offer the highest theoretical DPS due to their AoE spells and piercing projectiles, but they require a strong frontline of Melee (Skeletons) and Bruisers (Demons) to keep enemies at bay.

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Minion Roster & Upgrades

Skeletons / Melee Swarm 10

Demons / Heavy Bruisers 5

Mages / Ranged Casters 3

Average Minion Tier Tier 1

Higher tiers drastically increase base damage and bone value.

Boneraise Lore (DMG%) 0%

Army Analytics

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Army DPS Composition

Melee Swarm

Heavy Bruisers

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Mastering the Necromantic Arts

Boneraiser Minions relies heavily on scaling your army correctly to survive the escalating enemy waves. Managing your bone economy and understanding the power leaps between minion tiers is essential for a successful run.

The Power of Merging (Tiers)

When you merge 3 identical minions, they upgrade to the next tier. While you lose two physical bodies on the screen, the new entity gains a massive multiplier to its base damage, health, and often unlocks new AoE (Area of Effect) or piercing attacks. A Tier 3 minion is exponentially stronger than three Tier 1 minions.

Base DPS Profiles (Approximate scaling):
Skeletons: Low damage, very high attack speed. Excellent for early game.
Demons: High base damage, slow attack speed. Acts as the tank and front-line brawler.
Mages: Medium damage, medium speed, but their projectiles pierce or explode, scaling incredibly well into late-game swarms.

Scaling with Boneraise Lore

Boneraise Lore is a global multiplier. If you have 50 Tier 1 Skeletons, adding +100% Damage via Lore doubles the output of all 50 units simultaneously. In the late game, stacking global modifiers on top of high-tier, base-damage-heavy units (like Tier 3 Giant Skeletons or Lich Casters) is the only way to melt elite enemies before they overrun you.

Should I keep a mix of minions or focus on one type?

A balanced composition is generally safer. Mages deal incredible DPS but lack defensive presence. Demons absorb hits and knock enemies back but struggle to clear swarms quickly. Skeletons act as a cheap buffer. Our calculator's visualizer helps you see if your DPS is too heavily skewed into one archetype.

What determines my Army Bone Value?

The Bone Value represents the theoretical cost to instantly summon your current army from scratch. Higher-tier minions have a compounding cost (e.g., a Tier 2 minion represents the cost of the 3 Tier 1 minions used to merge it, plus additional scaling).

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