From the first gather updates in summer 2019, the question of which minions are the most profitable in Hypixel Skyblock has intrigued players. With constant updates and shifts in the market, the champions of profitability have evolved over time. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, this guide will give you valuable insights into which minions you should consider for the best returns.

Early Game Minions: Cave Spider and Glowstone

Cave Spider Minions

In the early stages of the game, Cave Spider Minions are a superb choice. These minions are cost-effective, available at a relatively low price at the bazaar. You can optimize your profits with two minion expanders and enchanted charcoal as fuel, which boosts minion speed by 20% for 36 hours.

Glowstone Minions

Glowstone Minions are also a viable early-game option. The minion mines glowstone blocks, granting you 2 to 4 glowstone dust per mining action. For this setup, use normal compactors and manually craft them into Enchanted Glowstone to maximize profit. Mithril crystals can be placed in your minion setup to increase mining speed by 10%, but remember, this only works when you are on your island.

Mid-Game: Transitioning to Gas Minions

Once you’ve garnered some resources, it's time to switch to Gas Minions. With Hyper Catalysts, they can generate close to 25 million coins per day. Even after deducting the Hyper Catalyst costs, you're looking at a solid 10 million coins daily. A full setup includes a super compactor, large storage, fly catcher, mythical infusion upgrade, and a tier 5 Beacon, which remains active even when you’re offline. The downside is their high initial cost and tricky upgrades using silver fangs and enchanted ghast tears.

Alternatives: Cow, Potato, and Carrot Minions

Cow Minions

Cow Minions can be a less costly mid-game alternative. They generate leather, which has a considerable bazaar value.

Potato and Carrot Minions

For those looking to explore farming, Potato and Carrot Minions, when used with the Bearberry Fuel Injector, can be incredibly profitable. These injectors only work on farming minions, increasing their speed by 15% and generating Bearberries as a bonus.

The Rift Update: Game Changer for Farming Minions

The new Rift Update has introduced the Bearberry Fuel Injector, which boosts farming minions dramatically. These minions, with the aid of Hyper Catalysts, can make 50 to 70 million coins a day. The Bearberry Fuel Injector's market price is currently high, but it is expected to drop as the update matures.

Final Thoughts

While Slime Minions were once considered the best option, new configurations, especially Gas Minions and farming minions optimized with Bearberry Fuel Injectors, have surpassed them. So depending on your playstyle and economic goals, choose your minions wisely.