Diablo
The Best Sorcerer Build in Diablo 4 – Burning Arc Lash
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The Arc Lash sorcerer build reigns supreme as one of the most formidable constructs in the realm of Diablo 4. This build bestows unparalleled agility, resilience, and unwavering offensive might.
Despite its notable flaws, including a lack of substantial damage against individual targets, there exist viable methods to fortify its prowess.
Beginners will find this all-inclusive guide quite user-friendly, making it a breeze to navigate.
Disclaimer: The brainchild of Northwar, this unique creation has been embraced and spread throughout the streaming community by renowned personalities such as Kripparian and Palsteron.
After witnessing the mind-boggling nerf in patch 1.0.2d, I decided to sprinkle some innovative modifications into the build.
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Seeking out mind-boggling enhancements for the amulet, ring, and focus to enhance the DPS, while also desiring sturdier pants and chest for increased survivability. The absence of the Harlequin Crest is yet to be resolved for the completion of this extraordinary build.
Build Overview
The foundation of the build was centered on the Arc Lash’s mind-bogglingly fortuitous strike modifier. This extraordinary modifier grants the opportunity for an extra skill to be utilized without the need for its actual casting.
The realm of Ball Lightning skill unfolds here, where its enchanting prowess takes center stage. By assigning Ball Lightning to your coveted enchantment slot, it unlocks a fascinating ability: “Lucky Hit: Unleash a surge of electrifying energy with a 25% chance to conjure a mesmerizing static Ball Lightning.”
With an unimaginably high lucky hit probability for Arc Lash, Ball Lightning unleashes its power repeatedly with each strike of your Arc Lash.
Embrace a playstyle that centers on immobilizing your foes and unleashing the might of Arc Lash upon them. The activation of Ball Lightning procs empowers you to amplify the harm inflicted upon your adversaries, ensuring a relentless onslaught as you deftly evade their incoming assaults.
The mighty Fire Bolt occupies the final enchantment slot, bestowing a substantial boost in damage per second by means of scorching flames. Furthermore, it simplifies the process of construction, as any attribute that pertains to “adversaries engulfed in fiery infernos” synergizes splendidly with this spell.
Activating the build requires only a small effort as the aspects are readily accessible, generously bestowed by the dungeons.
| Pros | Cons |
| Top-tier DPS vs. 6+ mobs | Melee |
| Easy to build | Difficult to scale |
| One of the fastest runners | Low single-target damage (this build version does strengthen it a lot) |
| Tanky |
Skills
Basic
Placing a single fiery ember within the enchantment slot, we unlock the potential for all of your abilities to unleash a scorching impact. The significance of this cannot be overstated.
Maximizing the potential of Arc Lash, we unlock its full power by utilizing the two accompanying nodes, Enhanced Arc Lash and Glinting Arc Lash. The mind-boggling cooldown reduction occurs when we swiftly strike stunned targets twice.
With the Raiment of the Infinite distinctive attire, coupled with a formidable likelihood of critical strikes and a reduction in cooldown time, one can summon an endless stream of spells, provided the targets endure sufficiently for a few precise strikes to be landed.
Core
Absolutely nothing!
Defensive
Our build boasts an abundance of defensive measures, although it is important to acknowledge that Glass Cannon only accounts for a single point, which can be attributed to the items utilized.
By pushing Teleport and Ice Nova to their limits, we aim to minimize their cooldowns. If you possess a sufficient amount of CDR or cooldown reduction (approximately 35-40), the possibilities for Teleports and Ice Novas become boundless.
Ice Barrier grants you a formidable shield, enhancing your resilience while also unleashing the dormant powers that amplify your devastating force.
The Flame Shield bestows upon you a life-saving button to tackle those tricky predicaments.
Should you not possess the Raiment of the Infinite, it is possible to deduct a few points from Teleport.
Conjuration
We exclusively focus on acquiring passive abilities for the art of conjuration. Mastering the art of landing fortunate strikes is crucial in order to unleash an abundance of Ball Lightning occurrences.
The remaining pair serve as a means to endure, primarily in the face of formidable adversaries.
Mastery
In our pursuit of mastery, we seize the fiery passive points to amplify critical strikes and unleash devastating damage. However, the power of Ball Lightning remains modest at a mere 2 out of 5. Following its nerf, I made the strategic decision to reallocate some points from Ball Lightning and invest them in bolstering the prowess of Teleport.
Should you lack the esteemed Raiment of the Infinite, feel free to allocate your skill points towards the mesmerizing Ball Lightning.
Ultimate and Key Passive
Overflowing Energy is our chosen key passive, bestowing immense power upon Unstable Currents and its accompanying nodes, ensuring their formidable prowess and extended duration.
Magical Charm: Thundering Sphere and Flame Blast.
Gearing
Aspects
Offensive aspects:.
Input: Amulet aspect (50% bonus) – Rapid Aspect or Aspect of Control.The mystical amulet bestows its power (enhanced by 50%) – Swift Aspect or Mastery of Control.
Others:.
Select from the plethora of options available, and pick whichever suits your unique construction requirements.
Unleashing the power of Inner Calm enhances your prowess in single-target combat, bolstering your ability to conquer bosses. Further insights on this captivating feature will be shared in the gameplay segment.
Defensive aspects:.
Embrace the abundance of survivability both offer. In case you find yourself lacking an aspect slot, opt for the rebellious Aspect of Disobedience.
Uniques
These exceptional items provide an extraordinary enhancement to your DPS, resilience, and above all, utility. Nevertheless, acquiring these remarkable items will demand an arduous and relentless effort.
Raiment bestows an extraordinary level of luxuriousness to the build. Your teleportations take on an aggressive role, drawing everyone near for a colossal stun. As they are being drawn in, it becomes significantly effortless for you to inflict massive damage with the powerful combination of Arc Lash and Ball Lightning procs.
With a plethora of destructive capabilities stemming from various aspects, it presents an abundance of damage. No longer constrained by relying solely on immobilized foes, the teleportation ability not only stuns but also triggers your offensive attributes and statistics.
Esu’s Heirloom grants an abundance of swiftness and considerable devastation. The elusive opportunity for critical strikes may be scarce, yet the objective is to accumulate as much as humanly feasible. Esu’s Heirloom accomplishes precisely that by enhancing your overall agility.
It’s worth noting that the Heirloom of Esu bestows upon you an extraordinary surge of speed when evading. This fleeting moment has the potential to trigger all your critical strikes due to the accompanying buff.
The Harlequin Crest bestows upon you a plethora of longevity, a reduction in cooldowns, and an impressive enhancement of +4 ranks to all skills. This incredible amplification of skills not only provides an immense utility advantage but also offers a substantial increase in damage potential.
With each increment in your defensive prowess, be it through the mastery of Teleport or Frost Nova, the cooldown is diminished. This grants you the ability to effortlessly traverse through hordes of enemies, seamlessly executing a Teleport and Frost Nova combination at will.
Jewels
Stats
Discovering the ultimate statistics for an item is an immensely arduous task. The multitude of possible stats or variations an item can possess makes it unlikely that everything will align flawlessly for your benefit.
In this segment, we will present a variety of stat priorities for your items, regardless of their gear slot. Nevertheless, it is worth mentioning that certain items possess distinct rolls that are uniquely associated with a particular slot, and we will discuss them initially.
Prioritize activating the enhanced tooltip details within the settings initially.
High priority
Input: Make sure to maximize the number of Cooldown Reduction stat rolls on every item available, including the amulet, focus, and helm.
Good offensive stats
Seek the elusive amulet that bears the coveted passive bonus of Devouring Blaze, an enigmatic power that dances with the flames. However, be warned, for this rare treasure is often shrouded in mystery, making it challenging to discover one with the desirable attribute of Cooldown reduction.
Please be aware that the following offensive statistics are listed in a specific order, with rings and weapons typically prioritized. However, it is important to note that the remaining items on the list, although lower in priority, can still yield favorable outcomes.
Good defensive stats
Input: Please be aware that the majority of these statistics will be allocated to your trousers, torso, or pendant. Kindly take note that a significant portion of these metrics will be attributed to your bottoms, torso, or necklace.
It is quite common to come across skill bonuses that enhance skills by a range of +1 to +3 on various pieces of equipment such as pants, helmets, amulets, and chests. However, it is important to note that if you opt to include powerful enhancements like +3 ball lightning or +3 teleport/frost nova on your pants, it may come at the cost of sacrificing some defensive rolls, potentially impacting your overall survivability.
Gameplay
The core of the gameplay centers on managing your Frost Nova cooldown, strategically aiming to strike numerous adversaries and relentlessly unleashing the Arc Lash upon them until their demise.
It’s perfectly acceptable to teletransport right into the heart of your adversaries, thanks to the immensely resilient build. This playstyle guarantees a swift eradication of mobs.
Ensure the preservation of your Ice Shield whilst engaging in teleportation endeavors. Conserve the might of your Flame Shield for impending peril of substantial magnitude. Additionally, both the Flame Shield and Teleportation abilities can be reserved for instances of being subjected to crowd control.
Surprisingly, you have the ability to absorb all the crowd control abilities possessed by the adversaries and effortlessly nullify them using the powers of Teleport or Flame Shield.
Spotting a duo of monsters approaching, swiftly lure them towards a bustling horde of their kind. The conventional approach of eliminating 1-3 adversaries using Arc Lash is quite tedious. Instead, amalgamate them within the mob and unleash an explosive onslaught upon the cluster.
While engaged in epic boss battles, one must unleash a relentless barrage of teleportation spells to achieve victory. This clever strategy not only keeps the opponents off balance but also amplifies the potency of your attacks when donning the mighty Raiment of the Infinite.
If you yearn to preserve your ultimate power, Unstable Currents, it’s best to unleash it upon the boss once it has already been staggered. By doing so, you’ll ignite a cascade of devastating attacks, causing the boss to swiftly dissolve. However, should you possess an abundance of DPS, feel free to unleash the ultimate right away.
Input: Embrace the power of Unstable Currents fearlessly when confronting solitary elites accompanied by a handful of minions. The Overflowing Energy key passive is guaranteed to maintain a continuous surge of Unstable Currents.
From the mesmerizing demonstration of its construction, one cannot help but marvel at the perpetual surge of Unstable Currents amidst a flurry of adversaries. Astonishingly, this spectacle is achieved without even incorporating any measure of cooldown reduction on the amulet.
Others
Elixirs hold the key to unlocking immense strength within your build. Ensure to embrace the potency of attack speed and critical strike chance & damage when enhancing your elixirs. Should concerns arise regarding survival, seek refuge in the embrace of maximum life or armor enhancements.
When venturing into the depths of nightmare dungeons, it’s essential to equip yourself with sigils imbued with the powers of critical strikes, electrifying damage, and swift attack and movement speed bonuses.
Prepare to be astounded by the immense power your character can acquire with these supplementary statistics. It is entirely possible to conquer dungeons that are a staggering 10-15 levels above your own.
Paragon
Swiftly navigate the multitude of glyph sockets and fasten them onto the board attachment nodes.
Activate the bonus by placing Territorial on the initial board.
Embrace the power of the Elemental Summoner and journey towards the mystical glyph socket, while entwining it with the essence of Territorial.
Seek out the closest board within reach and affix the fiery Burning Instinct to it. Embed the Tactician into the socket and proceed to the following board.
Embrace the Eternal Conduit and embed the Exploit sigil. Affix the following board and infuse it with Searing Heat. Embed the Control sigil for enhanced potency.
Should you find yourself in need of a boost in firepower, opt for the elusive cluster nodes that specialize in wreaking havoc upon burning foes, formidable elites, and unsuspecting stunned adversaries.
To ensure your survival, prioritize reducing damage caused by burning effects and encounters with powerful adversaries.
Upon attaining the pinnacle of achievement, one can replicate Northwar’s paragon board to construct an exquisite build.
