LoL Minions: Gold, XP, Damage Stats & CS Calculator
Complete minion stats guide for League of Legends: gold values, XP rewards, health scaling, and spawn times. Master CS with our interactive calculator.
Minion Health Progression Over Time
This chart visualizes how the health values of Caster, Melee, and Cannon Minions increase throughout a League of Legends match, based on standard wave scaling (pre-siege/super minion).
Accurate minion data updated for current patch. We track all stat changes to keep you informed for better CS and wave control!
Minion Types: Gold & XP Values
Every minion in League of Legends has specific gold and XP values. Understanding these numbers is crucial for calculating your farm efficiency and reaching power spikes faster.
| Minion Type | Gold Value | XP Value | Base HP | Attack Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melee Minion |
 21g |
 60 XP |
477 HP | 12 AD |
 Caster Minion |
14g |
29 XP |
296 HP | 23 AD |
 Siege Minion (Cannon) |
60-90g |
90 XP |
828 HP | 40 AD |
 Super Minion |
97g |
97 XP |
1500 HP | 190 AD |
Use our CS Calculator to track your farm efficiency and gold per minute.
💰 How much gold is a minion wave?
Normal wave: 147 gold (3 melee = 63g + 3 caster = 42g + 3 melee attacking = 42g)
Cannon wave: 207 gold (normal wave + 60g cannon)
📊 Perfect CS Milestones
5 min = 40 CS (380g)
10 min = 107 CS (1014g)
20 min = 240 CS (2280g)
Minion Spawn Times & Wave Mechanics
Minion waves spawn every 30 seconds starting at 1:05. Understanding spawn timing helps you manage waves, time recalls, and coordinate with your jungler.
| Game Time | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1:05 | First minion wave spawns | Standard wave: 3 melee, 3 caster |
| 1:35 | Second wave spawns | Waves spawn every 30 seconds |
| 2:05 | First cannon wave | Every 3rd wave until 15 min |
| 15:00 | Cannon every 2nd wave | Increased cannon frequency |
| 25:00+ | Cannon every wave | Maximum gold generation |
Minion Health Scaling: Why Last-Hitting Gets Harder
Minion health increases every 90 seconds (3 waves). This scaling affects last-hitting difficulty and wave clear speed throughout the game.
⚔️ Melee Minion HP Scaling
Starts at 477 HP, gains +7.5 HP per 90s
At 10 min: ~527 HP
At 20 min: ~627 HP
At 30 min: ~727 HP
🎯 Caster Minion HP Scaling
Starts at 296 HP, gains +5.5 HP per 90s
At 10 min: ~335 HP
At 20 min: ~410 HP
At 30 min: ~485 HP
Minion Aggro Priority: Win Trades by Understanding Targeting
Minions follow a specific targeting hierarchy. Knowing this helps you trade efficiently without taking excessive minion damage.
| Priority | Target | How to Use This |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Enemy champion attacking your champion | Trade when enemy has no minions nearby |
| 2nd | Enemy minion/pet attacking your minion | Attack enemy minions to draw aggro away from you |
| 3rd | Closest enemy minion | Default wave-clearing behavior |
| 4th | Closest enemy champion | Reset aggro by walking out of range |
💡 Pro Tip: Reset Minion Aggro
Walk into brush or out of minion range (500 units) to reset aggro. This lets you trade and immediately drop minion focus, taking minimal damage.
⚠️ Warning: Early Game Minion Damage
At level 1-3, a full minion wave deals more damage than most champions. Never fight in large enemy waves early unless you have a significant advantage.
Wave Management: Fast Push, Slow Push & Freeze
Controlling minion waves is essential for creating advantages. Here are the three main wave states and when to use them.
| Wave State | How to Create | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Push (Shove) | Kill all minions as fast as possible | Before recall, roaming, or denying CS under tower |
| Slow Push | Only last-hit, let your wave build up | Creating a big wave for tower dive or pressure |
| Freeze | Tank 3-4 enemy minions outside tower range | Deny enemy CS and force them to overextend |
CS Gold Calculator: Maximize Your Farm Efficiency
Want to know how much gold you should have at 10 minutes? Use these CS benchmarks to evaluate your performance:
🥉 Bronze – Gold: 4-6 CS/min
10 min = 40-60 CS (400-600g)
20 min = 80-120 CS (800-1200g)
🥈 Platinum – Diamond: 6-8 CS/min
10 min = 60-80 CS (600-800g)
20 min = 120-160 CS (1200-1600g)
🥇 Master – Challenger: 9-10 CS/min
10 min = 90-100 CS (900-1000g)
20 min = 180-200 CS (1800-2000g)
FAQ: Common Questions About LoL Minions
How much gold is a minion wave?
A standard minion wave (3 melee + 3 caster) is worth 147 gold. A cannon wave adds 60 gold for a total of 207 gold.
When do super minions spawn?
Super minions spawn in a lane after you destroy the enemy inhibitor in that lane. They spawn every 30 seconds until the inhibitor respawns (5 minutes).
How much XP do you get from minions?
Melee minions give 60 XP, caster minions give 29 XP, and cannon minions give 90 XP. XP is split between nearby champions.
What is perfect CS at 10 minutes?
Perfect CS at 10 minutes is 107 CS (114 CS if you get jungle camps). This equals approximately 1,014 gold from lane minions alone.
How do I improve my CS per minute?
Practice last-hitting in practice tool, focus on wave control, and minimize time spent roaming or fighting. Aim for 7+ CS/min for Gold+ rank.