Quick answer

A rein unlocks a minion. The summoned minion hauls loot and supports combat; choose it for the problem you need to solve, rather than following an unverified “best minion” ranking.

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Official source note

What minions do

The Steam description confirms that captured enemies, including bosses, can haul the loot cart and provide passive buffs or special abilities.

Reference: Steam Store — game description

Community reference

From a rein to a minion

  • The specialist guide describes reins as drops that unlock the corresponding minion when used.
  • Its launch references say swapping summoned minions requires a return to town.
  • Its player reports say the summoned minion supplies the bonus; merely owning another one does not.

Reference: DeskrawlGuide — minions and reins

Community reference

Choose a role to try

NeedSource-supported exampleLimit
Attack speedGrey Forest WolfCommunity recommendation
HealingTreant boss minionCommunity recommendation; names vary
Shield / controlIce HoundCommunity description, not a guaranteed stage pick

Reference: DeskrawlGuide — minions and reins

Our recommendation

Our recommendation

Compare one minion change under similar conditions. If deaths end your loop, try support aimed at survival; if the loop is stable, compare clear time. This is a testing method, not proof of a particular minion’s superiority.

Community reference

Drop timing and filters

The specialist reference reports widely different waits for reins and provides no established drop rate. Review rein filtering before a long session if you want duplicates as well as new unlocks. Do not equate several hours without a rein with a confirmed bug.

Reference: DeskrawlGuide — minions and reins

Where to go next

Review the carriage →Avoid confusing a rein filter with item auto-sell.Trading basics →Check conditions before trying to list a spare item.Monk build direction →Compare minion support with the route’s priorities.

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