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Penetrating Shot Endgame Rogue Build Guide for Diablo 4
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Unleashing its deadly prowess, the Penetrating Shot Rogue build obliterates adversaries of all calibers. Embark on an epic journey as we unravel the secrets of crafting a formidable character tailored for the thrilling endgame adventures in Diablo 4. Discover the pinnacle arrangement of Skills, Gear, and Paragon, ensuring an unparalleled dominance.
With its formidable power to pierce through obstacles, the Penetrating Shot inflicts devastating blows upon unsuspecting foes. What makes it even more remarkable is its remarkable 80% Lucky Hit Chance, which comes into play when unleashing 3 Combo Points. As a result, this build harnesses the multitude of advantageous Lucky Hit Effects to its advantage.
In order to enhance the Area of Effect (AoE) of Penetrating Shot, it is essential to possess the Trickshot Aspect, which grants additional arrows. Ensure that you either possess an extracted Aspect or have unlocked it in the Codex of Power. Extracted Aspects derived from Legendary Items are highly recommended for their amplified effectiveness.
Unleash your tactical prowess with the Penetrating Shot Rogue, a formidable choice for players seeking a secure playstyle capable of effortlessly decimating hordes of foes.
In this ultimate guide for the endgame build, we assume that your character has reached the impressive milestone of level 50. If you require assistance in reaching this point, make sure to refer to the Rogue Leveling Guide.
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Strengths.
Weaknesses.
Skill Tree Points
Behold! Presented below are the illustrious tables that unveil the grand allocation of Skill Points for the awe-inspiring Penetrating Shot Rogue build. The initial table, adorned with utter significance, boasts a remarkable collection of 49 points, serving as the cornerstone for commencing this remarkable endeavor. As we traverse further, our gaze falls upon the second table, embellished with the remaining 9 points, eagerly awaiting their rightful allocation, which shall transpire upon the attainment of all Skill Points from Renown.
| Priority Skills | Cluster |
|---|---|
| Puncture Level 1, Enhanced Puncture, Fundamental Puncture | Basic Skill |
| Penetrating Shot Level 5, Enhanced Penetrating Shot, Advanced Penetrating Shot Stutter Step Level 3 |
Core Skill |
| Dash Level 1, Enhanced Dash, Disciplined Dash | Agility Skill |
| Smoke Grenade Level 1, Enhanced Smoke Grenade, Countering Smoke Grenade Poison Trap Level 1, Enhanced Poison Trap, Countering Poison Trap Exploit Level 3, Malice Level 3 Agile Level 3 |
Subterfuge Skill |
| Poison Imbuement Level 1, Enhanced Poison Imbuement, Blended Poison Imbuement Deadly Venom Level 1, Debilitating Toxins Level 3 |
Imbuement Skill |
| Innervation Level 3, Second Wind Level 3 Adrenaline Rush Level 1, Haste Level 3 |
Ultimate Skill |
| Exposure | Key Passives |
| Remaining Renown Points | Cluster |
|---|---|
| Alchemical Advantage Level 3 | Imbuement Skill |
| Concussive Level 3, Trick Attacks Level 1 Weapon Mastery Level 2 |
Agility Skill |
Penetrating Shot Rogue Specialization
When it comes to general farming, Combo Points reigns supreme as the go-to specialization for Rogues. Not only does it offer increased damage, but it also grants a delightful boost in Lucky Hit Chance specifically for Penetrating Shot.
Paragon
The Paragon progression system springs to life once you reach the illustrious level 50, showering you with a cornucopia of character power. Within the hallowed Paragon Board, a splendid array of bonuses awaits you, ranging from humble enhancements on the enchanting Magic Nodes to awe-inspiring Rare Glyphs and mystical Legendary Nodes.
On your journey towards Glyph Sockets and Legendary Nodes, make sure to give utmost importance to Damage, Dexterity, Resistance, and Life when it comes to Normal and Magic Nodes. The radius of Glyphs expands as you progress and enhance them. Hence, if you find it challenging to meet the Additional Bonus criteria at the beginning, it is advisable to postpone allocating additional nodes for the time being.
Behold, behold! Before your very eyes, behold the sacred roster of the Legendary Nodes and Rare Glyphs tailored exclusively for the Penetrating Shot Rogue build. Witness their majestic arrangement in the precise sequence they are attained within the realm of Paragon.
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
 Chip |
• For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, you deal +2% increased Physical damage. • Additional Bonus (requires 40 Dexterity purchased in radius range): Physical damage increases the damage an enemy takes from you by 1%, up to 10%, for 15 seconds. |
| Deadly Ambush | You deal 22.5% increased Critical Strike Damage to enemies affected by your Trap Skills. |
 Exploit |
• For every 5 Strength purchased within range, you deal + [7.2%] increased damage to Vulnerable targets. • Additional Bonus (requires 25 Strength purchased in radius range): When an enemy is damaged by you, they become Vulnerable for 3 seconds. This cannot happen more than once every 20 seconds per enemy. |
| Exploit Weakness | Whenever you deal damage to a Vulnerable enemy, they take 1% increased damage from you for 6 seconds, up to 15%. |
 Combat |
• For every 5 Intelligence purchased within range, Core Skills deal +4% increased Critical Strike Damage. • Additional Bonus (requires 40 Intelligence purchased in radius range): Skills that Critically Strike restore 12% of their Energy cost. |
| Cunning Stratagem | Your non-damage Combo Point bonuses are increased by 33.33% when you spend 3 Combo Points. |
 Ambush |
For every 5 Strength purchased within range, you deal + [9.6%] increased damage to targets affected by Trap Skills. • Additional Bonus (requires 25 Strength purchased in radius range): Enemies affected by Trap Skills take x10% increased damage from you. |
Starting Board
Chip and purchase all nodes providing Dexterity in radius range for the Additional Bonus.Deadly Ambush (2nd Board)
Exploit and purchase all Strength nodes in radius range.Exploit Weakness (3rd Board)
Exploit . Purchase all 5 surrounding Magic Nodes.Combat and purchase all Intelligence nodes in radius range.Cunning Stratagem (4th Board)
Ambush and purchase all Strength nodes in radius range.Explore the Paragon page on the planner by clicking on this link for a captivating visual representation of the entire tree.
Mechanics and Playstyle
Unleashing the Penetrating Shot Rogue build is a delightful dance of simplicity intertwined with the allure of intricate mechanics to master. With its laser-focused Area of Effect (AoE) unleashed in a straight trajectory, this elusive technique presents a tantalizing challenge. Fear not, for the Trickshot Aspect emerges as the ultimate savior, showering the battlefield with a flurry of additional arrows, expanding the range and effortlessly obliterating hordes of foes.
Concussive, Weapon Mastery, Exploit Malice, and Alchemical Advantage synergistically amplify the extent of damage augmentation.
Agile and Debilitating Toxins grant you the power of survival, while the enigmatic Smoke Grenade thwarts any enemy attempts to strike.
In the realm of farming, the triumphant trio of Stutter Step, Haste, and Dash work harmoniously to accelerate movement, ensuring a swifter and more efficient harvest.
Given that Penetrating Shot possesses ample AoE damage to swiftly eliminate groups of enemies, Poison Imbuement is the preferred choice when seeking to maximize single target damage, as opposed to Shadow Imbuement.
The Poison Trap’s main purpose isn’t inflicting damage; instead, it possesses an extraordinary ability called Knockdown, accompanied by the Enhanced Poison Trap. Exposure effectively lowers the cooldown of various traps, such as the Smoke Grenade, particularly when you are equipped with the Aspect of Quickening Fog.
Lucky Hit
When employing 3 Combo Points, the mighty Penetrating Shot boasts an impressive 80% Lucky Hit Chance, unfailingly triggering upon striking every foe with its piercing arrows. This grants an opportunity to harness various Lucky Hit Effects such as Countering Smoke Grenade, Innervation, and Exposure. To amplify the Lucky Hit Chance even further, one can rely on the empowering influence of Second Wind.
Puncture has the added potential to trigger Lucky Hits, boasting a 35% chance for each blade thrown. This combination truly flourishes when coupled with heightened Basic Attack Speed and the ability to cast three blades at once using Fundamental Puncture.
Status Effects
With a cunning expertise, the Penetrating Shot Rogue ensnares foes with an array of debilitating effects, leaving them utterly powerless. When executed with maximum Energy, the Advanced Penetrating Shot not only hinders adversaries with a profound Slowness, but also forcefully topples elite opponents to the ground.
Rewrite: Unleash the power of Fundamental Puncture by effortlessly applying Vulnerable to a target with a mere Basic attack. When engaging in group dynamics, make sure to strategically debuff Elites and Bosses, empowering your teammates to unleash a whopping 20% increase in damage!
Within our trapper arsenal lies the Smoke Grenade, a potent form of Crowd Control (CC) that possesses immense power. Employing this skill frequently allows for the disorientation of enemy groups, thanks to the Countering Smoke Grenade and Exposure reduction that effectively shortens trap cooldowns. Additionally, when dashing, an automatic Smoke Grenade is unleashed through the Aspect of Quickening Fog. By executing Trick Attacks on Dazed foes, Critical Strikes can be utilized to knock them down, thereby activating Concussive for heightened chances of Critical Strikes.
The Aspect of the Umbral grants Slow restoration of Energy when utilizing the powerful Advanced Penetrating Shot and Disciplined Dash.
Enhance your damage potential by inflicting Stack Damage on gear and the Paragon Board, targeting foes who are ensnared by Poison, Vulnerability, Daze, Slowness, or Control.
Damage Rotation
Maximize your DPS by implementing the subsequent rotation.
Gear Choice and Stat Priority in the Endgame
When you’re out farming with the Penetrating Shot Rogue, don’t forget to snatch up any Rare Items that could potentially upgrade your gear. Keep those Legendary Items that have useful aspects in your stash for future extraction and imprinting onto exceptionally rolled Rare Items.
When it comes to weapons of comparable item levels, Crossbows reign supreme over Bows due to their formidable Vulnerable Damage implicit. The Dual Wielded Weapons, on the other hand, don’t rely heavily on DPS as they are primarily utilized for Puncture. Thus, it is advisable to prioritize other advantageous affix mods on Dual Wielded Weapons. As for the Critical Strike Damage implicit, Swords take the crown over Daggers, being the preferred choice.
Stat Priority List
Here are the affixes that Penetrating Shot Rogues should focus on when it comes to gear. The importance of each line of affixes is listed in order. Affixes on the same line are equally important, although their specific values may vary for each character. The impact of all stats depends on how much is already accumulated. Bolded stats are crucial and often essential for the build to operate effectively.
| Gear Slot | Important Affixes |
|---|---|
| Weapons | + DPS value, Critical Strike Damage and Vulnerable Damage + Core Skill Damage + Dexterity + Damage to Close, Injured, Poisoned, Trapped, Crowd Controlled or Dazed Enemies |
| Helm | + Basic Attack Speed + Maximum Life and Armor + Cooldown Reduction + Maximum Energy + Crowd Control Duration + Dexterity |
| Chest | + Damage Reduction, DR from Close, or Distant Enemies + Maximum Life and Armor + Damage with Skills that Swap to New Weapons + Dexterity + Damage with Ranged Weapons, Marksman Skill Damage, Damage, Physical Damage |
| Gloves | + Ranks of Penetrating Shot, Attack Speed and Critical Strike Chance + Critical Strike Chance Against Injured Enemies + Reduces the Arm Time of Your Trap Skills + Trap Cooldown Reduction + Lucky Hit Chance and LHC to Restore Primary Resource + Damage to Injured Enemies + Dexterity |
| Pants | + Damage Reduction, DR Close or Distant Enemies + Maximum Life and Armor + Ranks of Smoke Grenade + Dodge Chance and DC Against Close Enemies + Dexterity |
| Boots | + Energy Cost Reduction + Movement Speed + Ranks of Dash + Dodge Chance and DC Against Distant Enemies + Damage Reduction while Injured + Dexterity |
| Amulet | + Energy Cost Reduction + Cooldown Reduction + Ranks of Malice, Exploit or Weapon Mastery Passive + Movement Speed + Damage Reduction, DR from Poisoned, Distant, Close Enemies, or while Injured + Armor + % Dexterity + Critical Strike Chance Against Injured Enemies + Trap Cooldown Reduction + Crowd Control Duration + Damage with Skills that Swap to New Weapons + Damage, Marksman Skill Damage, Damage with Ranged Weapons |
| Rings | + Critical Strike Chance and Damage, Vulnerable Damage + Maximum Life, Resource Generation and Maximum Energy + Lucky Hit Chance + Physical Damage + Damage to Poisoned, Close, Dazed, Injured or Crowd Controlled |
Legendary Aspects and Codex of Power
Behold, behold! Delve into the realm of the Penetrating Shot Rogue build and discover the finest and most coveted Aspects residing within Legendary Items. Fear not, for those who cannot procure these legendary treasures, for the Codex of Power presents an alternative – Aspects of lesser potency, yet available to aid your cause. Seek not only the grandest of Legendaries, but also the humbler ones, as their precious Aspects can be extracted and imprinted upon Rare Items of superior quality, adorned with desired attributes.
| Gear Slot | Aspect Name | Aspect Power |
|---|---|---|
| Ranged Weapon (+100% bonus effect) | Trickshot Aspect | Whenever Penetrating Shot damages an enemy, 2 additional arrows split off to either side. These side arrows deal [10 – 25%] of Penetrating Shot’s Base damage and do not split. |
| Amulet (+50 bonus effect) | Smiting Aspect | You have [10 – 20%] increased Critical Strike Chance against Injured enemies. While you are Healthy, you gain [20 – 40%] increased Crowd Control Duration. |
| Rings | Aspect of the Umbral | Restore [1 – 4] of your Primary Resource when you Crowd Control an enemy. |
| Dual-Wield Weapons, Rings or Gloves | Edgemaster’s Aspect | Skills deal up to [10 – 20%] increased damage based on your available Primary Resource when cast, receiving the maximum benefit while you have full Primary Resource. |
| Dual-Wield Weapons, Rings or Gloves | Aspect of the Expectant | Attacking enemies with a Basic Skill increases the damage of your next Core Skill cast by [5 – 10%], up to 30%. |
| Dual-Wield Weapons, Rings or Gloves | Rapid Aspect | Basic Skills gain [15 – 30%] Attack Speed. |
| Dual-Wield Weapons, Rings or Gloves | Accelerating Aspect | Critical Strikes with Core Skills increase your Attack Speed by [15 – 25%] for 3 seconds. |
| Helm, Chest or Boots | Aspect of Explosive Verve | Your Grenade Skills count as Trap Skills. Whenever you arm a Trap or drop Grenades, you gain [10 – 18%] increased Movement speed for 3 seconds. |
| Helm, Chest or Boots | Exploiter’s Aspect | You have 20% increased Crowd Control Duration. While enemies are Unstoppable, you deal [20 – 50%] increased damage to them. |
| Helm, Chest or Boots | Aspect of Quickening Fog | You automatically drop a Smoke Grenade at the end of Dash. Dash’s Cooldown is reduced by [0.25 – 0.35] seconds for each enemy Dazed this way, up to [0.75 – 1.05] seconds. |
| Pants | Aspect of Might | Basic Skills grant 20% Damage Reduction for [2 – 6] seconds |
Gems
Behold, presented below are the crème de la crème of Gems, perfectly suited to be delicately nestled into the intricate crevices of your gear. These exquisite jewels have been handpicked to complement every slot type within the legendary Penetrating Shot Rogue build.
Elixirs and Health Potions
Explore the bustling cities and seek out the enigmatic Alchemist who holds the secrets to concocting potent Elixirs. These magical potions bestow a temporary boon upon you, enhancing your abilities and augmenting your journey for a blissful half-hour. As you embark on thrilling quests, keep an eagle eye for the hidden treasures of nature, as they gift you with the vital ingredients required for alchemical marvels. Whether you yearn for impenetrable defenses or crave to unleash a whirlwind of swift strikes, the diverse array of Elixirs cater to your every whim. Indulge in a Resistance Elixir, fortifying yourself against any adversity, or savor the tantalizing effects of the Assault Elixir, granting you a breathtaking surge in Attack Speed, a staggering 7% faster than before.
Make your way back to the Alchemist’s domain upon reaching Level 20, 30, 45, 60, 70, 80, and 90 in order to enhance your elixir. The added rejuvenation is absolutely crucial for your very existence.
