🤖 What Are Minions?
Minions are NPCs that work for you automatically, generating resources and items even when you're offline!
Key Features
- Always Active: Work 24/7 whether you're online or not
- Resource Generation: Create items that you can harvest
- Limited Slots: You start with 1 slot on your island
- Tier System: Minions have Tiers I-XI (1-11)
- Inventory Based: Items pile up in minion's inventory
How Minions Work
- Purchase minion egg from NPC shop or auction house
- Right-click to place minion on your island
- Minion generates items automatically
- Right-click minion to collect items (or use hoppers)
- Minion works even while you sleep!
Minion Collection Efficiency
| Tier |
Speed |
Items per Hour |
Cost to Upgrade |
| I |
30 sec/item |
120 items |
2k coins |
| II |
27 sec/item |
133 items |
5k coins |
| III |
24 sec/item |
150 items |
10k coins |
| IV |
21 sec/item |
171 items |
20k coins |
| V |
18 sec/item |
200 items |
50k coins |
🎯 Minion Types & Income Comparison
Different minions generate different resources. Choose based on your goals!
🌾 FARMING MINIONS (Best for Beginners)
| Minion |
Tier I Cost |
Items/Hour |
Item Value |
Hourly Income |
Daily Income |
| Potato |
100 coins |
120 |
60 coins each |
7,200 |
172,800 |
| Carrot |
100 coins |
120 |
75 coins each |
9,000 |
216,000 |
| Sugar Cane |
100 coins |
120 |
50 coins each |
6,000 |
144,000 |
| Wheat |
100 coins |
120 |
80 coins each |
9,600 |
230,400 |
⛏️ MINING MINIONS (Mid-Game)
| Minion |
Tier I Cost |
Items/Hour |
Item Value |
Hourly Income |
Daily Income |
| Coal |
300 coins |
60 |
150 coins |
9,000 |
216,000 |
| Iron |
500 coins |
40 |
1,000 coins |
40,000 |
960,000 |
| Gold |
1,000 coins |
30 |
3,000 coins |
90,000 |
2,160,000 |
| Diamond |
2,000 coins |
20 |
5,000 coins |
100,000 |
2,400,000 |
🎣 FISHING MINIONS (AFK King)
Tier I Cost: 500 coins | Items/Hour: 100 fish
Average Fish Value: 500 coins | Daily Income: ~1.2m coins
🐄 ANIMAL MINIONS (Easy Profit)
| Minion |
Product |
Daily Value |
| Cow |
Leather (2 each) |
300-500k |
| Pig |
Pork (2 each) |
200-400k |
| Chicken |
Feathers + Eggs |
150-300k |
💡 BEST ROI MINIONS FOR BEGINNERS
- Fishing Minion T1 (500c): 1.2m/day = 2,400x ROI
- Carrot Minion T1 (100c): 216k/day = 2,160x ROI
- Iron Minion T1 (500c): 960k/day = 1,920x ROI
- Wheat Minion T1 (100c): 230k/day = 2,300x ROI
📈 Unlocking Minion Slots
You only get 1 minion slot to start. Here's how to get more:
Ways to Unlock Slots
| Method |
Slots Gained |
How To |
| Skyblock Level |
1 per 10 levels |
Gain experience (any skill) |
| Co-op |
+1 per member |
Join/create co-op with players |
| Membership Tier |
0-2 extra |
Purchase Hypixel+ VIP |
| Island Upgrade |
1-2 extra |
Craft/buy island upgrades |
Slot Progression Timeline
- Start: 1 slot (all players)
- Level 10: 2 slots
- Level 20: 3 slots
- Level 50: 6 slots (+ co-op can add more)
- Max with Co-op: 20+ slots possible
🚀 Quick Slot Tips
- Join a co-op immediately - instant +4 slots!
- Level up fishing/combat for fast XP
- Every 10 levels = 1 slot
- Plan ahead - know which 20 minions you'll eventually get
⚙️ Minion Upgrades & Enchantments
Upgrading Minion Tiers
Higher tiers = faster collection = more items = more income!
- Tier I → II: Costs 2x Tier I minion
- Tier II → III: Costs 2x Tier II minion
- Each upgrade speeds up collection by ~10%
- Tier XI (Max): Only for richest players
Optimal Upgrade Strategy
For New Players:
- Get 1 Tier I minion to start passive income
- Save up coins from other activities
- Upgrade to Tier II once you have enough
- Add new minions before upgrading
- Diversify: 5 T2 minions > 1 T5 minion
Minion Enchantments (Late Game)
- Fuel: Burns items to generate more
- Dispersor: Doubles minion output (insanely expensive!)
- Compactor: Compresses items (saves space)
- XP Boost: Gives you more XP
🎯 Optimal Minion Setup by Progression
EARLY GAME (0-100k coins)
Goal: Get passive income started
- Slot 1: Fishing Minion T1 (500 coins)
- Total Daily Income: ~1.2m coins
- Other slots: Empty (save coins)
EARLY-MID (100k-5m coins)
Goal: Build diverse minion army
- Slot 1: Fishing T1 (500c) = 1.2m/day
- Slot 2: Carrot T1 (100c) = 216k/day
- Slot 3: Wheat T1 (100c) = 230k/day
- Slot 4: Iron T1 (500c) = 960k/day
- Slot 5: Potato T1 (100c) = 172k/day
- Total Daily: ~3.8m coins
MID GAME (5m-50m coins)
Goal: Upgrade to Tier III+, add more minions
- Slots 1-5: Upgrade to Tier II-III
- Slot 6-10: Add Gold, Diamond, more fishing
- Total Daily: ~15-20m coins
- Daily compound reinvestment
LATE GAME (50m+ coins)
Goal: Max out high-value minions
- Multiple Diamond Minions (T5+)
- Multiple Fishing Minions (T5+)
- Minion Enchantments activated
- Total Daily: 100m+ coins
🚀 Advanced Minion Strategies
1. Hopper Collection System
Use hoppers to automatically collect minion output:
- Place minion on island
- Place hopper under minion
- Connect hoppers in chain to storage barrel
- Minion items auto-collect into barrel
- No manual collection needed!
2. Compactor Minions
Use Compactor enchantment to save space:
- Items compress to single stacks
- More items fit in less space
- Great for small islands
- Cost: Several million per enchant
3. Fuel Minions Strategy
Power minions with fuel for 5x output:
- Add coal/fuel to minion inventory
- Minion uses fuel to work faster
- Cost of fuel vs profit = decide if worth
- Great for time-limited events
4. Dream Minion Setup (100m+ wealth)
20 Slots - Maximum Profit:
- 8x Diamond Minion T11 (with Dispersor)
- 5x Fishing Minion T11 (with Dispersor)
- 4x Gold Minion T11
- 3x Iron Minion T11
Daily Income: 500m+ coins
Cost: 5+ billion coins
⚡ Minion Pro Tips
🎯 Diversity First
Start many T1 minions before upgrading any.
👥 Join Co-op ASAP
Co-ops give instant +4 slots. Game changer!
💾 Use Hoppers
Automate collection. Save time, stay off island.
📈 Compound Growth
Reinvest minion profits into more minions.
🔄 Upgrade Intelligently
Plan your upgrade path. Know your end goal.
💰 High-Value Minions
Diamond & Fishing → Best ROI long-term.