So what little testing I've done shows that with a proper demon build:
Generally okay for the p8 Heralds I've encountered. Doesn't seem to care about Thorns.
A nasty Amp+Conc will absolutely smash your minion's face in in 3-5 seconds.
General p8 health bar never moves.
You have to actively ignore your minion with zero support for a prolonged time in p8 for it to be in danger of actually dying. 15~s in De Sies pack. Longer in less dangerous packs like Urdars.
On a side note, with actual gear I've touched on Blood Boil a bit more. The range seems disappointing but more than I thought? Goes from minion to the two at the edge, so definitely some aoe there, although much less than live. Definitely more than I initially thought.
I can see it working as support for a summoner build, probably too small to be an actual build.
This post was edited by Swirl on Apr 14 2026 08:57pm