Stand behind your Sledgebot. If an enemy rushes you, use Ember Reach to jump to your Sledgebot behind them.
The (often called the "Robomancer") is widely considered one of the safest and most effective builds for solo play and high-difficulty Elite Hardcore runs. This build focuses on letting your mechanical army and secondary summons do the work while you focus on defense and mana management. Core Stats torchlight 2 best engineer summoner build
You will use a shotgun/wand + shield. Blast Cannon converts your weapon damage to fire damage and pierces enemies. At 1 point, it’s a cheap way to apply status effects (burn) and knock back enemies who get too close. Do not level it; the mana cost becomes prohibitive. Stand behind your Sledgebot
Unlike the Necromancer or Outlander, the Engineer’s summons are not temporary distractions; they are durable, permanent (or long-lasting) death machines. This build strips away the Engineer’s personal damage and converts all your resources into action economy. This build focuses on letting your mechanical army
: Invest enough to meet gear requirements and increase your block chance if using a shield. Strength/Dexterity