Diablo
Raging Storm Druid Endgame Build for Diablo 4
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Behold, behold! Behold the mighty compendium that shall guide you through the mystical realm of constructing a speed-crazed Werewolf, adorned with lightning-infused claws and an insatiable craving for vanquishing foes! Embrace the exhilarating realm of the Raging Storm build, an extraordinary creation that bestows upon you the power of relentless fury. This extraordinary concoction is laser-focused on achieving an unmatchable Attack Speed, granting you the ability to unleash a relentless onslaught of Claw and Storm Strike upon any hapless adversary that dares to cross your path. By infusing copious amounts of Vulnerable Damage enhancements and an abundance of Critical Strikes, the outcome is a cataclysmic display of Lightning-infused devastation, reducing even the mightiest of endgame enemies into a swirling vortex of electrifying annihilation.
Strengths.
Weaknesses.
Our comprehensive guide not only covers the fundamental mechanics but also delves into the intricacies of achieving the perfect configuration for skills, Paragon points, and gear for this particular build. Additionally, we have included an accompanying YouTube video that vividly demonstrates the build in action.
Kindly take note that the execution of this build is exclusively reliant on the utilization of the one-of-a-kind Greatstaff of the Crone.
Video Guide
Input: Please be aware that due to the constant evolution of this written build guide and the difficulty in updating videos, the accompanying video should be considered more as a general outline, while the written guide will consistently provide the most precise and up-to-date information.
Should you find yourself perplexed by any aspect of our guide or if any queries arise, feel free to partake in our livestream and engage with our esteemed writer!
Skill Tree
Embark on an epic journey by adhering to the guidelines illustrated in the captivating image above, ensuring a flawless 58-point build. To further enhance your prowess, make judicious use of the Renown system to acquire the remaining 10 skill points.
If you aspire to reach level 50, it is crucial to give utmost priority to elevating Poison Creeper to 5/5 and promptly incorporating the two enhancements. Subsequently, direct your attention towards allocating points to Call of the Wild after accomplishing those seven points. Ensuring the utmost potency of your Poison Creeper will prove pivotal in efficiently advancing through levels.
| Priority Skills | Cluster |
|---|---|
| Claw Level 5, Enhanced Claw, Wild Claw Storm Strike Level 5, Enhanced Storm Strike, Fierce Storm Strike |
Basic Skill |
| Predatory Instinct Level 3 | Core Skill |
| Blood Howl Level 1, Enhanced Blood Howl, Preserving Blood Howl, Debilitating Roar Level 1, Enhanced Debilitating Roar, Preserving Debilitating Roar, Ancestral Fortitude Level 1, Vigilance Level 3 | Defensive Skill |
| While a Companion Skill can be used to enhance this build, the skills themselves will be acquired through affixes on your gear, mainly your head slot. | Companion Skill |
| Elemental Exposure Level 1, Charged Atmosphere Level 1, Electric Shock Level 3, Bad Omen Level 3, Neurotoxin Level 1, Envenom Level 3, Toxic Claws Level 1 | Wrath Skill |
| Grizzly Rage, Prime Grizzly Rage, Supreme Grizzly Rage, Defiance Level 3, Natural Disaster Level 3 | Ultimate Skill |
| Lupine Ferocity | Key Passives |
| Renown Points | Cluster |
|---|---|
| Debilitating Roar Level 5 | Defensive Skill |
| Blood Howl Level 5 | Defensive Skill |
Spirit Boons – The Druid Specialization
As part of their specialization, the Druid class receives an array of additional buffs known as Boons. To unleash these Boons, a straightforward quest awaits on the western side of the map, within the fortified walls of “Tur Dulra”. This quest becomes accessible once you reach level 15 and it is highly recommended to complete it promptly. The ingenious Boon mechanic grants you the power to select a unique buff from each of the esteemed master animals, with the added bonus of choosing a second Boon from your preferred master animal.
For those who are still on the journey to reach level 50, the utmost advantages can be obtained by redirecting your attention towards maximizing the potential of your Poison Creeper skill. The arrangement of blessings illustrated in the chart below presents an opportunity for Lucky Hit Strikes to potentially reset the Cooldown of the Poison Creeper skill, courtesy of the boon Packleader.
| Boon Name | Master Animal | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Wariness | Deer | Take 10% reduced damage from Elites |
| Scythe Talons | Eagle | Gain 5% increased Critical Strike chance |
| Packleader | Wolf | Lucky Hit: Critical Strikes have a 20% chance to reset companion skills |
| Energize | Wolf | Lucky Hit: Dealing damage has up to a 15% chance to restore 10 spirit |
| Masochistic | Snake | Critical Strikes with shapeshifting skills heal you for 3% maximum life |
Once you reach the final stage and conquer the skill tree as depicted earlier, make the most of the following array of blessings to achieve optimal outcomes.
| Boon Name | Master Animal | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Wariness | Deer | Take 10% reduced damage from Elites |
| Avian Wrath | Eagle | Gain x30% Critical Strike damage |
| Calamity | Wolf | Extend the duration of Ultimate skills by 25% |
| Calm Before the Storm | Snake | Lucky Hit: Nature Magic Skills have up to a 10% chance to reduce the Cooldown of your Ultimate Skill by 2 seconds. |
| Masochistic | Snake | Critical Strikes with shapeshifting skills heal you for 3% maximum life |
Similar to numerous other Druid builds, we shall harness the power of Boon Calamity to amplify our Grizzly Rage. This remarkable Boon serves as one of our two foundational elements, enabling us to unleash the relentless fury of Grizzly Rage incessantly in the final stages of the game. While achieving a 100% cooldown for our Ultimate Skill is within reach, we opt to depend on an alternative Boon to expedite the conclusion of our cooldown period with utmost haste.
The Enchanting Serenity Preceding the Tempest serves as our pivotal strategy in maintaining the relentless power of Grizzly Rage. As you venture beyond level 50 Nightmare Dungeons, you shall reap tremendous advantages from the Strengthening Surge, heightened Swiftness, and invincibility. These three enhancements play a vital role in ensuring your mobility and evading the onslaught of elite adversaries’ unique assaults, as well as the widespread devastation caused by formidable bosses.
Paragon
For an extraordinary endgame experience, we highly suggest harnessing the power of these Mythical nodes and Exquisite Glyphs. Keep in mind that the details provided below pertain to the level 20 edition of each Exquisite Glyph.
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
 Exploit |
– For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, you deal +[3.85]% increased damage to Vulnerable targets. – Additional Bonus unlocked after 25 Dexterity points are purchased in the glyph’s range: Dealing damage to a Vulnerable enemy increases your damage by x1% for 6 seconds, up to x10%. |
| Thunderstruck | – Storm Skills deal 30%[x] increased Critical Strike Damage against Vulnerable or Immobilized enemies. |
| Territorial |
– For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, you deal +[9.6]% increased damage to Close targets. – Additional Bonus unlocked after 25 Dexterity points are purchased in the glyph’s range: You gain 10% Damage Reduction against Close enemies. |
 Werewolf |
– For every 5 Willpower purchased within range, you deal +[6.24]% increased damage while in Werewolf form. – Additional Bonus unlocked after 40 Willpower points are purchased in the glyph’s range: You gain 10% damage reduction while in Werewolf form. |
 Undaunted |
– For every 5 Intelligence purchased within range, you deal +[9.6]% increased damage while Fortified. – Additional Bonus unlocked after 25 Intelligence points are purchased in the glyph’s range: You gain up to 10% Damage Reduction the more Fortify you have. |
| Fang and Claw |
– Grants +[144]% bonus to all Magic nodes within range. – Additional Bonus unlocked after 40 Willpower points are purchased in the glyph’s range: While in Werewolf or Werebear form, Close enemies take 12%[x] increased damage from you. |
Let’s analyze the various advantageous Nodes and the specific placement of our Paragon Points on the diverse Paragon Boards we employ. This aspect of the strategy holds a hierarchical structure. In case you lack sufficient Paragon Points for your Paragon Board, simply approach each stage progressively.
Starting Board
Exploit. The Exploit Glyph will be our source of inflicting Vulnerability on enemies and boosting our damage capability against Vulnerable enemies. Remember the Exploit will increase its beneficial radius upon reaching level 15 (you can level your glyphs by completing a Nightmare Dungeon).Exploit. For Impel, select all Magic Nodes except the single Intelligence Node shown in the image above.Thunderstruck (2nd Board)
Territorial into the slots and fulfill the bonus requirements by selecting as much Dexterity within the radius as possible. The Territorial Glyph gives us a bonus to both our defenses and increases our damage to close enemies. Lust for Carnage (3rd Board)
Werewolf. Focus on the surrounding area for the Willpower bonus for the Glyph. This bonus will assist with our defenses through the gain in 10% Damage Reduction while in Werewolf form.Ancestral Guidance (4th Board)
Undaunted. This Rare Glyph amplifies our Damage while Fortified based upon the Intelligence Nodes in the radius. Once you have claimed all of the Intelligence Nodes in the image above, you will be awarded the bonus 10% Damage Reduction while Fortified. Heightened Malice (5th Board)
Fang and Claw. This Glyph amplifies our Damage to Close enemies but also buffs the surrounding Magic Nodes.The captivating Paragon board images are generously provided by d4builds.Gg.
Mechanics and Playstyle
Rewritten Unleash the fury of the Raging Storm build! Unleash the primal power of your Grizzly Rage and Blood Howl, igniting Vigilance and a 20% surge in Attack Speed, empowering you to unleash a torrent of strikes with your menacing Claw. Each strike sets off a devastating Storm Strike attack. As the ferocity of Grizzly Rage intensifies your Critical Strike Damage with every kill, these formidable abilities swiftly escalate their destructive force. Exercise cunning in your agility, deftly evading the onslaught of elite adversaries.
When the situation becomes chaotic, unleash your Debilitating Roar upon the adversaries in close proximity and conquer the more formidable foes while benefiting from enhanced Damage Reduction. Furthermore, your roar will paralyze poisoned foes, granting you the opportunity to reposition yourself strategically. In case you find yourself in a disadvantageous position, replenish your vitality by consuming a potion or utilizing Blood Howl, and then readjust your stance for a renewed assault. Throughout this entire process, the fluidity of your movements and the simplicity of your right click attacks will be further enhanced by the formidable power of Grizzly Rage, as well as the supporting elements provided by Aspect of the Rampaging Werebeast and Dire Wolf’s Aspect.
Before we conclude, let me share a nifty trick with you. In case your Grizzly Rage cooldown is still too high, why not try incorporating a Rank Up Poison Creeper enhancement onto your helmet? By doing so, you can equip the accompanying skill for free and utilize it whenever the Grizzly Rage is on cooldown. This way, you’ll be able to immobilize your adversaries temporarily, granting you the perfect opportunity to reposition yourself strategically and strike back once the Grizzly Rage is ready for action again.
Explore the myriad advantages our skills offer when paired with specific Legendary Aspects, now that you have grasped the art of skill rotation and its perks.
Debilitating Roar and Blood Howl
Utilizing the Vigilance passive in our skill tree proves advantageous for both Debilitating Roar and Blood Howl. When we activate either of these skills, this passive grants us a remarkable 15% reduction in damage. To optimize your gameplay, it is advisable to strike a harmony between the usage of these skills, thus granting you a full 6 seconds of damage mitigation at rank 3. Ensuring that the Vigilance buff remains active during endgame endeavors will undeniably play a pivotal role in your survival.
Grizzly Rage
Mastering this skill is the key to constructing a formidable force; without it, conquering endgame challenges with your mighty Grizzly Rage is simply impossible. To forge an unstoppable endgame setup, we shall harness the power of two extraordinary Legendary Aspects: the ferocious Dire Wolf’s Aspect and the untamed might of the Rampaging Werebeast’s Aspect.
Initially, the Aspect of Dire Wolf transforms the werebear’s exclusive skill into a werewolf’s ability, granting us a boost in Movement Speed rather than Damage Reduction, coupled with a significant decrease in Spirit consumption. Although the increase in Movement Speed is somewhat advantageous, the reduction in Spirit has limited impact on our combat proficiency since we primarily rely on Claw as our primary attacking technique. However, the true advantage of employing Dire Wolf’s Aspect lies in our ability to prolong our werewolf form for extended periods.
The next segment of this configuration is known as Aspect of the Rampaging Werebeast. This extraordinary Aspect not only prolongs the duration of our Grizzly Rage ability, but also accumulates an astonishing amount of Critical Strike Damage with every successful critical strike. By harnessing the power of this Aspect and prioritizing Critical Strike Chance on our equipment, we are able to substantially amplify our Critical Strike Damage by a staggering 500% – 1000%. This grants us a substantial increase in damage output when engaging in high-level content.
In general, the gameplay approach is quite straightforward: activate Grizzly Rage and boldly rush towards a group of foes, unleashing Blood Howl and commencing a fierce assault. Employing Claw against adversaries will activate Storm Strike, inflicting additional harm and ensuring that our Grizzly Rage ability remains readily available, all thanks to the boons we have carefully selected. Meanwhile, our main focus should be on evading the targeted abilities of elite opponents. And let us not overlook the importance of utilizing Debilitating Roar, which grants a substantial 70% reduction in damage, enhanced life regeneration, and increased fortification over time.
Movement
An additional element that elevates this build to S-Tier status in endgame scenarios is the absence of a skill assigned to our left click. We discovered that solely utilizing the left click for movement purposes had a significant impact on effectively controlling our character during intense battles, particularly when employing close quarter abilities. The ability to swiftly manage our positioning is crucial for this build, especially when attempting to survive in a Nightmare Dungeon beyond tier 50. Some may view this as a wasted slot or opt to rebind their movement skill to another key – the choice is yours. Nonetheless, the build can still function either way, but it feels most fluid with this particular setup, making the decision to sacrifice one skill slot an effortless one.
Once this construction is finalized, you shall possess a thunderous warrior who reigns supreme over both elites and hordes of adversaries. Moreover, this formidable being shall effortlessly maintain the perfect position, fortified by an impenetrable array of defenses, capable of withstanding any unforeseen mishaps.
Gear Choice and Stat Priority
As you embark on your farming journey in World Tier 3 and 4, brace yourself for the delightful emergence of Rare and Legendary treasures, bestowed upon you by the capricious hand of luck. It is our humble suggestion to preserve and cherish those coveted Legendary items that possess the sacred qualities outlined below. Furthermore, we advise you to safeguard multiple copies of the build’s Aspects in your Stash, for they hold the promise of enhancing your future endeavors.
When it comes to the elusive treasures, delve into each one meticulously, examining the distinct affixes intended for every particular slot, and endeavor to align them with the suggested rolls. Our prioritized affixes have been meticulously arranged for your convenience. Refer to the provided chart and take note of the desired affixes that catch your eye when a Rare piece of gear graciously descends.
| Gear Slot | Targeted Affixes |
|---|---|
| Helm | 1. Basic Attack Speed 2. Cooldown Reduction 3. Maximum Life 4. Total Armor 5. Willpower |
| Chest | 1. Damage Reduction while Fortified 2. Damage Reduction from Poisoned Enemies 3. Damage Reduction from Close Enemies 4. Damage Reduction from Distant Enemies 5. Maximum Life 6. Flat Damage 7. Willpower |
| Gloves | 1. Lucky Hit Chance 2. Attack Speed 3. Critical Strike Chance 4. Willpower 5. Werewolf Critical Strike Damage 6. Lightning Critical Strike Damage |
| Pants | 1. Damage Reduction while Fortified 2. Damage Reduction from Poisoned Enemies 3. Damage Reduction from Close Enemies 4. Damage Reduction 5. Damage Reduction from Distance Enemies 6. Maximum Life 7. Willpower |
| Boots | 1. Movement speed 2. Total armor while Werewolf 3. Damage Reduction while Injured 4. Willpower |
| Amulet | 1. Flat Damage 2. Cooldown reduction 3. Total armor while Werewolf 4. Damage Reduction while Fortified 5. Damage Reduction from Close Enemies 6. Damage Reduction from Poisoned Enemies 7. Damage Reduction |
| Rings | 1. Damage to Vulnerable enemies 2. Lucky Hit 3. Werewolf Critical Strike Damage 4. Critical Strike Damage 5. Lightning Critical Strike Damage 6. Critical Strike Chance 7. Damage to Close enemies 8. Damage to Poisoned enemies |
Kindly be aware that the affixes suggested for the Raging Storm build are our preferred choices, however, this is purely subjective. Alternative affixes could potentially be effective substitutes for those mentioned earlier, although they might not offer the utmost performance. A few highly precise affixes are essential in order to ensure the functionality of the build, and they are as follows:
When it comes to obtaining the perfect affixes, whether it be Legendary Aspects or Unique Items, think outside the box and utilize your Obols to strategically farm them. In this game, Obols are earned through various activities, allowing you to amass a significant collection. Rather than haphazardly spending them on any random item, be deliberate in your approach and use them to acquire any missing pieces for your build. This method offers a fantastic opportunity to focus on a particular loot slot and discover exactly what you require.
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Legendary Aspects
Input: Below, behold the exquisite arrangement of Legendary Aspects to amplify the mighty Raging Storm build. Behold, each divine aspect is gracefully presented alongside its corresponding gear slot. Endeavor, if you may, to preserve the sanctity of each aspect within its designated abode.
Discover the ultimate Aspects, deemed the finest in their slot, residing within the Legendary Items pertinent to the formidable Raging Storm Druid build. In the event of unavailability, one may resort to Aspects sourced from the esteemed Codex of Power, albeit with diminished potency. Unearth Aspects from lower-tier Legendary Items and transcribe them onto superior Rare Items possessing desired attributes. Aspire to achieve the pinnacle of endgame itemization by imprinting the most superior-valued Aspects onto Ancestral Rare items boasting an Item Power surpassing or nearly reaching the illustrious 800 mark, subsequently advancing their potential through the aid of the skilled Blacksmith.
| Gear Slot | Legendary Aspect | Legendary Aspect Power |
|---|---|---|
| Helm | Vigorous Aspect | Gain [10.0 – 15.0%] Damage Reduction while Shapeshifted into a Werewolf. |
| Chest | Aspect of the Crowded Sage | You Heal for [X] Life per second for each Close enemy, up to [X] Life per second. |
| Gloves | Dire Wolf’s Aspect | Grizzly Rage now shapeshifts you into a Dire Werewolf. As a Dire Werewolf you gain [15-25%] Movement Speed instead of Damage Reduction and a [30-50%] Spirit cost reduction bonus. In addition, kills Heal you for 10% of your Maximum Life. |
| Pants | Aspect of Might | Basic Skills grant 20% Damage Reduction for [2.0-6.0] seconds. |
| Boots | Aspect of the Dark Howl | Debilitating Roar is now a Werewolf Skill. In addition, Debilitating Roar will Immobilize Poisoned enemies for [2 – 4] seconds. |
| Amulets(50% bonus) | Aspect of the Rampaging Werebeast | The duration of Grizzly Rage is increased by [1 – 5] seconds. In addition, Critical Strikes while Grizzly Rage is active increase your Critical Strike Damage by 10% for the duration. |
| Ring | 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. |
| Ring | Rapid Aspect | Basic Skills gain +[15 – 30]% Attack Speed. |
Unique Items
Input: The Crone’s Greatstaff possesses a distinctive ability: it transforms the Claw into a tempestuous Skill, unleashing the force of a raging storm. Moreover, it grants the power to inflict a devastating Storm Strike, dealing damage at a range of [120 – 150]% of its usual strength.
The Raging Storm build revolves around a solitary and extraordinary item. Although this particular item is utilized in various other builds (particularly when combined with Tempest Roar and Temerity Pants), the purpose of this guide is to craft a formidable endgame build by relying on just one item rather than acquiring multiple Uniques. Now, let’s delve into the intriguing world of this exceptional weapon.
The distinctive feature presented before us grants us the power to activate Storm Strike alongside each Claw attack, granting a damage boost of [120-150]%. Moreover, this transforms Claw into a Storm Skill, providing us with an additional advantage by means of the boon, Calm Before the Storm, ensuring that our Grizzly Rage has the shortest cooldown possible. To accomplish this, allocate some resources towards increasing Lucky Hit Chance on gloves and ring slots, aiding in the activation of the boon and reducing the cooldown of Grizzly Rage by a few seconds with each occurrence.
Gems
Unveiling here are the ultimate gemstones to embed into equipment for every type of slot.
Elixirs and Health Potions
Embark on a journey to the Alchemist residing in bustling towns, where the art of crafting remarkable Elixirs awaits. These magical concoctions hold the power to enhance your abilities and expedite your growth for a brief but impactful duration of 30 minutes. As you venture through the vast expanse of the world, keep a keen eye out for flourishing plants and valuable crafting materials that appear sporadically. Whether it is fortifying your defenses with a Resistance Elixir or unleashing swift strikes with the Assault Elixir, choose wisely to suit your most pressing needs.
Make your way back to the Alchemist as you attain Level 20, 30, 45, 60, 70, 80, and 90, in order to enhance your potion. The additional restoration is paramount for your survival.
