Season 3 has been the best yet for pure summoner, im actually having a really good time playing because of how effective my minions have been thus far.
Doing a NMD75 at level 79 just to see if it was possible
Doing Duriel at level 81 after finally getting the mats
Obviously this is not very quick, and I still have no move speed on my boots or amulet, but this is way better then it was in season 2, and this is far more “pure” as far as the damage is almost entirely my minions, like 99%, while in season 2 it was at best 75% minons.