Sorcerer has been a fan-loved class in the popular action role-playing game series, Diablo. They have a huge AoE damage, and a vast array of skill choices are one of the main reasons players love to play this class. This article will discuss the top 3 Sorcerer builds in Diablo 4. Let’s get into it!
What is a Sorcerer in Diablo?
The Sorcerer class is a powerful spellcaster who can perform potent elemental magic to do huge amounts of damage to hordes of opponents, much like Wizard from the previous game, Diablo 3. Even though the Sorcerer may not feel as skilled at taking on single targets as the melee class, such as Warrior or Rogue, it is undeniably one of the best classes in Diablo 4 so far.
Sorcerers have taken over Diablo 4. https://t.co/vhQWcWfvPv
— PC Gamer (@pcgamer) June 10, 2023
Having less defense than higher vitality classes, the Sorcerer compensates with high bursting damage. Ultimately, in every build, the Sorcerer’s playstyle devastates enemies, whether single or in a group, fast enough for them to even get to you.
Here are the top 3 Sorcerer builds in Diablo 4:
1. Infinite Mana Ice Shard build
Sorcerer is a ranged magical class, and mana management is paramount to be able to fight enemy hordes. Keeping your mana in check means keeping you alive in the harsh realm of Diablo.
This Ice Shard build is super deadly, so potent that you can clear dungeons or areas that are 20 levels above you. Here’s the tree skill for this build:
- 1 rank Fire Bolt (for burning damage synergy)
- Ice Shards -> Enhanced Ice Shards -> Destructive Ice Shards
- Flame Shield -> Enhanced Flame Shield -> Shimmering Flame Shield
- 1 rank Teleport -> Enhanced Teleport -> Shimmering Teleport
- Ice Armor
- 1 rank of Elemental Attunement
- Precision Magic
- 1 rank Align the Elements -> Protection -> Mana Shield
- 1 rank of Icy Veil -> Snap Freeze
- 1 rank of Inner Flames -> Devouring Blaze
- Deep Freeze
- Permafrost -> Hoarfrost -> Icy Touch -> Frigid Breeze
- Avalanche
2. Ultimate Chain Lightning Sorcerer
This build gives you high AoE damage along with a balanced defense. The play style is to dive inside enemy groups and just continue shredding them with your area attacks. With shield and mana regeneration, this build is one of the best for Sorcerer. Here’s the tree skill for this build:
- 1 rank Fire Bolt (for burning damage synergy)
- Arc Lash -> Enhanced Arc Lash -> Flickering Arc Lash
- 1 rank Devastation -> Elemental Dominance
- Chain Lightning -> Enhanced Chain Lightning -> Greater Chain Lightning
- 1 rank Elemental Attunement
- 1 rank Teleport -> Enhanced Teleport -> Shimmering Teleport
- Glass Cannon
- 1 rank Ice Armor -> Enhanced Ice Armor
- 1 rank Frost Nova -> Enhanced Frost Nova -> Mystical Frost Nova
- 1 rank Align the Elements -> 1 rank Protection -> Mana Shield
- Icy Veil
- 1 rank Inner Flames -> Devouring Blaze
- Fiery Surge
- Unstable Currents -> Prime Unstable Currents
- Coursing Currents -> Electrocutions -> Convulsions
- Vyr’s Mastery
3. Fire Lightning Stun Burst
This build is arguably the best build to progress your character level safely. With the high amount of damage from the Fire element and the high crowd control ability of the Lightning element. This build also highlights its ability to stun enemies while at the same time, giving a tremendous amount of AoE damage. Here’s the tree skill for this build:
- Arc Lash -> Enhanced Arc Lash -> Glinting Arc Lash
- Fireball
- Charged Bolts -> Enhanced Charged Bolts -> Destructive Charged Bolts
- 1 rank Elemental Attunement
- 3 rank Teleport -> Enhanced Teleport -> Shimmering Teleport
- 1 rank Ice Armor -> Enhanced Ice Armor -> Shimmering Ice Armor
- Hydra -> Enhanced Hydra -> Summoned Hydra
- 1 rank Align the Elements
- 1 rank Lightning Spear -> Enhanced Lightning Spear -> Invoked Lightning Spear
- 1 rank Inner Flames -> Devouring Blaze
- 1 rank Static Discharge -> Shocking Impact
- Unstable Currents -> Prime Instable Currents
- Coursing Currents -> Electrocutions -> Convulsions
- Vyr’s Mastery
Those are the top 3 Sorcerer build in Diablo 4. The next thing to do is jump into the game and start annihilating foes with your new build! Which one will you be trying out? Let us know in the comments below.
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