In Season 13, the Demon Summoner Warlock has become one of the more fun minion-focused builds, trading direct personal damage for a screen-full of lesser and greater demons. Summon as many demons as possible, then turn that army into damage with skills like Dread Claws, Rampage, and Fiend of Abaddon. The build feels chaotic and aggressive, but once it's rolling, it's surprisingly stable. It's especially appealing for players who want a summoner playstyle without relying solely on slow, passive minion damage.
The core loop is straightforward: summon lesser demons, boost your main demon skills, and spend your resources in controlled bursts. Command Fallen is a key skill for generating Wrath and Dominance while flooding the field with lesser demons, which in turn powers Dread Claws for big damage spikes. Bombardment, Rampage, and Fiend of Abaddon keep the battlefield full of demons while applying constant pressure. Instead of standing still and auto-attacking, you're cycling summoning tools and cashing them in for bursts.
For leveling, the build focuses on numbers over quality. Suggest keeping difficulty at a manageable level so that elites and seasonal enemies die quickly. Early progression benefits from attack speed, movement speed, and weapon damage. Legendary aspects like Hellbent Commander and Reanimation scale well with summon-heavy setups. Legion Shard with Spawn Fragment is recommended for Soul Shards because it adds Ae'grom and generates extra lesser demons on demand, reinforcing the idea that the build succeeds through a swarm rather than raw personal power.
Gear should support both summoning speed and survivability. Current advice prioritizes life, armor, movement speed, and attack speed, with amulets boosting aspect power. Utility-focused runes and charms, including mobility options like Nagu + Jah, improve skill ranks, resource management, and demon scaling. Premium uniques like Ae'grom's Schism, Harlequin Crest, or El'druin, Sword of Justice are helpful, but not mandatory.