Best Diablo 4 builds

The best Diablo 4 builds are the ones that deal the maximum damage, boast impeccable resource management, and have solid defenses. While these attributes are essential for carving a robust build, your priorities may vary depending on whether you’re leveling up or navigating endgame content. 

Every Diablo 4 season adds new ways to tinker with your class builds. From flashy vampiric abilities to witchcraft powers and even unique Legendary Aspects, something new is always waiting for you to shake up buildcrafting in D4. 

While the meta evolves every season, encouraging you to try something different, you could never go wrong with some of the tried and tested best Diablo 4 builds. 

Therefore, this guide explains the best Diablo 4 builds for each class that are pretty much always viable in the game.

Our best Sorcerer builds include Arc Lash, Fireball, and Frozen Orbs.

Arc Lash Sorcerer build

Skill rotations: Arc Lash, Ice Armor, Teleport, Charged Bolts, Unstable Currents

Legendary Aspects: Aspect of Control (Sunken Library, Kehjistan), Rapid (Buried Halls, Dry Steppes)

Arc Lash is one of the best early-game builds for clearing mobs. With this, you continuously stun enemies and deal AoE damage to them. Teleport is great for mobility, whereas Ice Armor helps with mana generation. 

You can pick off elites and bosses with Charged Bolts and enhance overall damage output with Unstable Currents. The Aspect of Control boosts damage dealt to stunned enemies, whereas Rapid increases the attack speed of Arc Lash.

Fireball Sorcerer build

Skill rotations: Fireball, Frost Nova, Ice Armor, Flame Shield, Teleport, Inferno

Legendary Aspects: Storm Swell (Onyx Hold, Dry Steppes), Snowveiled (Sarat’s Lair, Scosglen), Everliving (random drop)

The Fireball Sorcerer build is all about hurling mobs together with Inferno, making them Vulnerable with Frost Nova, and then spamming Fireball to deal massive damage. Ice Armor and Flame Shield improve survivability. 

Storm Swell boosts damage while using Ice Armor. Snowveiled makes you Unstoppable and grants damage reduction while using Ice Armor. Everliving reduces damage received from crowd-controlled enemies.

Frozen Orb Sorcerer build

Skill rotations: Frozen Orb, Ice Armor, Flame Shield, Teleport, Unstable Currents
Legendary Aspects: Aspect of Frozen Orbit (random drop), Snowveiled (Sarat’s Lair, Scosglen), Storm Swell (Onyx Hold, Dry Steppes)

The Frozen Orb build is an icy menace on the battlefield. It’s all about using Ice Armor consistently to boost defense and damage and spamming Frozen Orbit to deal explosive ice damage to anything and everything. 

The Aspect of Frozen Orbit adds additional explosions to Frozen Orbit, whereas Storm Swell and Snowveiled boosts Ice Armor.

Our best Spiritborn builds include Stinger, Rake Jaguar, and Quill Volley.

Stinger Spiritborn build

Skill rotations: Stinger, Withering Fist, Armored Hide, Touch of Death, Scourge, The Devourer
Legendary Aspects: Aspect of Umbral (Champion’s Demise, Dry Steppes), Aspect of Infestation (random drop), Aspect of the Dark Dance (random drop)

The Stinger Spiritborn is a straightforward build focused on dealing lots of AoE poison DoT with Stinger. Scourge adds CC to enemies and deals additional poison damage alongside Touch of Death. 

The Aspect of Infestation empowers Stinger, whereas Umbral and Dark Dance help with resource management. The Devourer is great for taking down occasional elites and bosses.

Rake Jaguar Spiritborn build

Skill rotations: Rake, Rushing Claw, Armored Hide, The Hunter, Rock Splitter, Ravager. Legendary Aspects: Aspect of Wild Claws (random drop), Duelist (random drop)

The Rake Jaguar Spiritborn is a fast and ferocious Spiritborn build where you slash everything with Rake. The Hunter and Ravager deal additional damage and increase attack speed. Rushing Claw helps with mobility, whereas Armor Hide improves defense. 

The Aspect of Wild Claws increases the Rake’s output, whereas Duelist increases Ferocity.

Quill Volley Spiritborn build

Skill rotations: Quill Volley, Rock Splitter, Armored Hide, Ravager, Soar, The Hunter

Legendary Aspects:  Rebounding (random drop), Aspect of Unyielding Hits (random drop)

The Quill Volley build is all about making enemies vulnerable with Soar and spamming Quill Volley to deal massive AoE damage. The Hunter and Ravager can deal additional damage to elites and bosses. Armored Hide increases defense. 

Rebounding boosts Quill Volley’s damage, whereas Aspect of Unyielding bolsters defense.

Our best Rogue builds include Barrage, Flurry, and Rain of Arrows.

Barrage Rogue build

Skill rotations: Barrage, Puncture, Dash, Shadow Step, Shadow Imbuement, Cold Imbuement

Legendary Aspects: Aspect of Branching Volleys (Shadowed Plunge, Hawezar), High Velocity (random drop)

The Barrage is a relatively easy-to-play Rogue build in Diablo 4. Puncture makes enemies vulnerable and Barrage deals massive damage to affected enemies. Shadow Imbuement helps clear mobs, whereas Cold Imbuement is effective against elites and bosses. 

The Aspect of Branching Volleys boosts Barrage’s damage, whereas High Velocity increases its attack speed.  

Flurry Rogue build

Skill rotations: Flurry, Puncture, Cold Imbuement, Smoke Grenade, Dark Shroud, Dash
Legendary Aspects: Aspect of Encircling Blades (Forsaken Quarry, Fractured Peaks), Breakneck Bandit (random drop), Aspect of Concussive Strikes (random drop)

Flurry is easily the most satisfying Rogue build to play in Diablo 4. The most important part of this build is the Aspect of Encircling Blades, which allow Flurry to deal bonus damage in a circular area. 

Puncture makes enemies Vulnerable and generates resource. After that, it’s all about spamming Flurry and dealing bonus damage to vulnerable enemies.  Cold Imbuement And Smoke Grenade help with CC, while Dark Shroud bolsters defense. 

The Breakneck Bandit Aspect significantly boosts Flurry damage. The Aspect of Concussive Strikes synergizes with Smoke Grenade to inflict more Daze and deal bonus damage.

Rain of Arrows Rogue build

Skill rotations: Rain of Arrows, Heartseeker, Barrage, Concealment, Smoke Grenade, Caltrops

Legendary Aspects: Aspect of Arrow Storms (Howling Warren, Scosglen), Vehement Brawler (random drop)

Rain of Arrows has become one of the strongest endgame Rogue builds in Diablo 4 ever since Blizzard buffed the ability in season 7. 

Concealment, Smoke Grenade, and Caltrops apply debuffs that breach the enemy’s defenses. Rain of Arrows deals massive amounts of damage to these debuffed enemies. Barrage and Heartseeker deal additional damage. 

The Aspect of Arrow Storm allows Rain of Arrows, Barrage, and Heartseeker to proc a devastating Arrow Storm. Vehement Brawler Aspect boosts overall damage from using Rain of Arrows.

Our best Necromancer builds include Blood Surge, Blood Wave, and Shadow Summoner.

Blood Surge Necromancer build

Skill rotations: Blood Surge, Hemorrhage, Decrepify, Corpse Tendrils, Blood MistLegendary Aspects: Blood-bathed Aspect (Hoarfrost Demise, Fractured Peaks), Juggernaut (random drop)

The Blood Surge is one of the best DPS builds for Necromancer. Corpse Tendrils, Decrepify, and Iron Maiden help with CC and DoT. Hemorrhage is necessary for resource management and lets you spam Blood Surge to deal massive chunks of damage. Blood Mist improves survivability. 

The Blood-bathed Aspect increases Blood Surge’s efficiency, whereas Juggernaut boosts defense.

Blood Wave Necromancer build

Skill rotations: Blood Wave, Decrepify, Reap, Blight, Blood Mist, Corpse Explosion
Legendary Aspects:  Tidal Aspect, Aspect of Apogeic Furor, Fastblood (Iron Hold, Hawezar), Aspect of the Cursed Aura (random drop), Fastblood (Iron Hold, Hawezar)

Blood Wave is not simple to play, but it’s one of the most devastating endgame Necromancer builds in Diablo 4. Blight, Corpse Explosion, and Decrepify deal AoE damage and inflict CC on enemies. Blood Mist and Reap bolster defense as you deal tons of damage with the Blood Wave Ultimate. 

The Tidal Aspect adds two more waves to Blood Wave attacks. The Aspect of Apogeic Furor boosts Blood Wave’s damage, whereas Fastblood reduces Blood Wave’s cooldown. 

Shadow Summoner Necromancer build

Skill rotations: Raise Skeleton, Blight, Corpse Tendrils, Decrepify, Golem, Soul Rift. 

Legendary Aspects: Aspect of Reanimation (Aldurwood, Scosglen), Aspect of the Great Feast (random drop), Aspect of Frenzied Dead (random drop)

Shadow Summoner is a minion-focused Necromancer build that’s incredibly potent in the endgame. Decrepify slows enemies and increases the survivability of your minions. Corpse Tendrils also help with CC and deal minor damage to enemies. Golem boosts your defense and mobility. Blight and Soul Rift are great for dishing out additional damage. 

The Aspect of Reanimation and Aspect of the Great Feast boos minions’ damage. The Aspect of Frenied Dead increases their attack speed. 

Our best Barbarian builds include Hammer of the Ancients, Mighty Throw, and Whirlwind.

Hammer of the Ancients Barbarian build

Skill rotations: Lunging Strike, Hammer of the Ancients, War Cry, Rallying Cry, Charge, Wrath of the Berserker.  
Legendary Aspects: Aspect of Ancestral Force (Sunken Ruins, Scosglen), Earthstriker (Maugan’s Works, Hawezar)

Hammer of the Ancients has become a viable leveling build in Diablo 4 ever since Blizzard buffed this core ability in season 7. Lunging Strike and Rallying Cry helps with mobility and resource generation, whereas Wary Cry boosts damage output.
After that, it’s all about spamming Hammer of the Ancients to deal tons of damage. Wrath of the Berserker dishes out additional damage and is effective against elites and bosses. 

The Aspect of the Ancestral Force boosts the damage of the Hammer of the Ancients skill. Earthstriker proc and boost Overpower damage.

Mighty Throw Barbarian build

Skill rotations: Iron Skin, Rallying Cry, War Cry, Challenging Shout, Mighty Throw, Wrath of the Berserker.
Legendary Aspects: Aspect of Herculean Spectacle, Aspect of Inner Calm (Raethwind Wilds, Scosglen), Bold Chieftain (random drop)

Mighty Throw was introduced in the Vesel of Hatred expansion and has remained a potent endgame Barbarian build ever since. It works similar to Hammer of the Ancients. 

Rallying Cry helps with mobility and resource management. War Cry boosts all damage. Mighty Throw is the primary damage dealer. Iron Skin and Challenging Shout improve defense. Wrath of the Berserker lets you pick off elites and bosses with ease. 

The Aspect of Herculean Spectacle boosts the damage of Mighty Throw. The Aspect of Inner Calm increases damage output. Bold Chieftain reduces the cooldown of Shout skills.

Whirlwind Barbarian build

Skill rotations: Whirlwind, Call of the Ancients, Rallying Cry, War Cry, Challenging Shout, Ground Stomp. 
Legendary Aspects: Aspect of Earthquakes (random drop), Aspect of Fierce Winds (random drop), Dust Devil (random drop)

The Whirlwind is one of the most satisfying builds to play in Diablo 4. It's also incredibly powerful for tackling endgame content. War Cry boosts damage, whereas Rallying Cry increases movement speed and helps with resource management. 

Challenging Shout boosts defense and Ground Stop CC enemies and deals substantial damage. Now it’s all about spamming Whirlwind to deal maximum damage. Call of the Ancients helps in taking down bosses and elites. 

The Dust Devil’s Aspect procs an AoE skill from Whirlwind. The Aspect of Fierce Winds also procs that same AoE skill from Shout Skills. Lastly, the Aspect of Earthquake adds a new damage source to Ground Stomp.

Our best Druid builds include Pulverize, Lightning Storm, and Cataclysm.

Pulverize Druid build

Skill rotations: Wolves, Pulverize, Poison Creeper, Blood Howl, Trample, Wind Shear.  
Legendary Aspects: Aspect of the Changeling’s Debt (Conclave, Kehjistan), Aspect of the Umbral (Champion’s Demise, Dry Steppes), Ghostwalker (Broken Bulwark, Scosglen)

Pulverize is a fan-favourite Druid build that’s good for leveling up and endgame activities. Blood Howl provides healing and generates Spirit. Wolves deal damage and improve mobility. Trample and Poison Creeper help with mobility and crowd control. Pulverize is the primary source of damage. 

The Aspect of the Changeling’s Debt boosts damage against poisoned and CC enemies. The Aspect of Umbral restores Spirit. Ghostwalker improves mobility.

Lightning Storm Druid build

Skill rotations: Cyclone Armor, Lightning Storm, Earthen Bulwark, Blood Howl, Cataclysm, Maul.  
Legendary Aspects: Aspect of the Umbral (Champion’s Demise, Dry Steppes), Aspect of Retaliation (random drop), Aspect of the Changeling’s Debt (Conclave, Kehjistan)

Lightning Storm is one of the highest damage-dealing Druid builds in Diablo 4. Blood Howl increases Attack Speed. Earthen Bulkwark helps with defense and mobility. Cataclysm deals area-wide lightning damage, followed by Lightning Storm spams. Maul deals additional damage. 

The Aspect of the Umbral boosts damage and provides unlimited Spirit when using Cataclysm. On the other hand, the Aspect of Retaliation boosts the damage of Lightning Storm. The Aspect of the Changeling’s Debt boosts damage against CC enemies.

Cataclysm Druid build

Skill rotations: Maul, Pulverize, Debilitating Roar, Earthen Bulwark, Hurricane, Cataclysm.Legendary Aspects: Aspect of Elecrified Claws (random drop), Stormshifter (Crusaders’ Cathedral, Kehjistan), Runeworker’s Conduit (random drop)

Cataclysm is a bit tricky to get right, but once you do, it’s a straight-up elemental fiesta on the field. Earthen Bulwark improves defense and mobility. Debilitating Roar breaches enemy defenses. Hurrican, Maul and Pulverize deal decent AoE damage. Lastly, Cataclysm deal boosted damage that stacks up from Aspects and Runes. 

The Aspect of Electrified Claws proc Lightning Damage when Shapeshifting. Speaking of which, Stormshifter boosts Shapeshifting damage when Hurrican is active. Lastly, Runework’s Conduit deals additional damage via Lightning Bolts.

That sums up our best Diablo 4 builds.