Can we fix minions already?

Everything about minions in this game is a chore, from the pathetic damage compared to other equivalent geared classes, sub-par minion AI, Specters left in an embarrassing state, bad itemization (seriously, no good uniques - Bones of Ullr NEED to be fixed to add at least 15% move speed to even be considered), and slow as mud minions.

You'd think an entire architype of playstyle would at least have a modicum of consideration put into it, but apparently nerfing the fuck out of them for no apparent reason was the way to go.

I got sick of this dumb shit and switched to Lightning Spear Blood Mage, and the difference is night and day. I get it's early access, but holy fuck the 0.2 nerfs and alleged 'fixes' are such dogshit for minion builds still.

Please address.