Path of Exile 2's Witch class shines in minion builds, and the Infernalist ascendancy takes it to new heights with the Ant Spectre setup. This endgame guide focuses on summoning a horde of spectral ants—based on the Frozen Mandibles monster—for devastating ranged damage while you stay safe behind your army. Drawing from recent patches like 0.3, this build scales excellently into high-tier maps and bosses, emphasizing Spirit and Energy Shield for defense. If farming gear feels slow, buy PoE 2 currency at U4GM to jumpstart your progression without the grind.
The core idea is to summon Ant Spectres (Frozen Mandibles from Ashen Forest) as your main DPS, supported by utility minions like Skeletal Clerics and Brutes. Playstyle is hands-off: Walk through content, let minions clear packs, and use curses or commands for bosses. It's beginner-friendly for endgame but requires initial Spirit investment. Pros: High clear speed, safe, scales well. Cons: Gear-dependent, minion AI can be quirky.
Focus on 6-linking your Spectres for max power. Here's a table of core skills:
| Skill Name | Type | Supports/Gems | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bind Spectre | Summon | Uul-Netol’s Embrace, Dialla’s Desire | Main for Ant Spectres; replace Heft. |
| Skeletal Cleric | Minion | Brutus’ Brain | Utility for buffs; 1 summon. |
| Skeletal Storm Mage | Minion | - | Debuffs and tanking. |
| Skeletal Brute | Minion | - | Command for extra damage. |
| Pain Offering | Buff | - | Keep active for minion boost. |
| Voltaic Mark | Curse | - | Apply to tough enemies. |
| Unearth | Utility | - | Spawn corpses for minions. |
Level with basic minions, transition to Ant Spectres post-campaign.
Prioritize Spirit, Minion Damage, and Energy Shield. Mandatory uniques:
For jewels: Sapphire with ES and Minion mods. Flasks: Life/Mana with recovery. Charms: Thawing, Staunching.
Ascendancy order: Loyal Hellhound > Altered Flesh > Beidat’s Will > Beidat’s Hand.
Passive tree emphasizes minion nodes, Spirit scaling, and defenses. (Interactive tree link would be ideal; focus on clusters near Witch start.)
Farm Ant Spectres in Ashen Forest—don't consume corpses. For bosses, stack curses and commands. If stuck on currency, buy PoE 2 currency at U4GM for quick upgrades. This build decimates T10+ maps with proper gearing.
This Infernalist Ant Spectre build turns you into a minion overlord, perfect for PoE2's challenging endgame. Experiment and conquer!