Welcome to our comprehensive list of the best Rogue leveling builds for Diablo 4 Season 4. With the itemization rework finally here, as well as many balance adjustments and new additions to the endgame such as the Pit of Artificers dungeon and the Uber Andariel boss fight, this season is shaping up to be the best one yet. In this article, we have compiled four different Rogue builds that come online very early and can provide you with a fun and smooth leveling experience all the way up to World Tiers 3 and 4.
These builds have been selected based on damage, survivability, as well as how enjoyable they are to play. We have also aimed to offer you a variety of playstyles so you can choose one that resonates with you. Here are our recommended Rogue leveling builds for Diablo 4 Season 4.
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Best Rogue Leveling Builds For Diablo 4 Season 4
Twisting Blades is undoubtedly a contender for the fastest leveling build in the game, but it comes at a cost, requiring a lot of actions-per-minute and proper positioning for it to truly shine. The build also focuses on a lot of mobility options, allowing you to quickly jump from pack to pack, destroying groups of enemies with spinning blades that travel around you. If you are looking for a chill leveling experience, this might not be the build for you, but if you engage with all of the mechanics of this build, you will be the first among your friends to reach World Tier 4.
Twisting Blades did not receive any significant changes in Season 4, but it does have some added support options through the new Tempered Manual that increases it's effect by an average of 25%.
| Pros | Cons |
| High AoE Damage | High APM Requirement |
| No Downtime | Glass Cannon |
| Insanely Mobile | Mediocre Single-Target |
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Barrage is the closest thing to a 'Jack of all Trades' build you can use for the Rogue Class. It provides a mix of melee and ranged combat, decent survivability and it does not require any specific items or aspects to get it going. Barrage is a skill that fires in an arc in front of your character, with 5 waves of arrows slowly moving forward and damaging enemies. By using Shadow Imbuement you allow your skill to apply Vulnerable to all affected enemies, resulting in a big explosion of damage that can destroy an entire screen filled with enemies. As with all Rogue builds, you can stay on the move and be quite mobile while damaging your enemies, providing a fast-paced playstyle while leveling.
Barrage was left untouched in the 1.4.0 patch notes for Season 4, but there is a new Tempered Manual affix that adds a chance for Barrage projectiles to shoot twice each time you use the skill. There is also a new Legendary Aspect that allows Barrage arrows to pierce through enemies and it also increases its attack speed. This will make the build a bit more fun to play and it will also increase it's damage potential by a good amount.
| Pros | Cons |
| High Mobility | Technically Melee Build |
| Solid Single-Target & AoE Damage | Requires Positioning |
| Satisfying | Resource Dependent |
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One of the best ways to level up the Rogue has always been by using the Penetrating Shot build, and Season 4 is no different. The Penetrating Shot ability, when combined with some modifiers including an imbuement of your choice, as well as the Trickshot Offensive Aspect, becomes a quick and satisfying way to delete an entire screen of enemies. Being a ranged build also helps with survivability, and the ability to position yourself for your shot to go through as many enemies as possible will provide a fun and engaging playstyle for you while leveling up. This build can also transition well into the endgame, as it scales really well and it has a lot of support through Legendary items and Aspects.
Similar to the Barrage build, Season 4 adds a new Tempered Manual affix that adds a chance for Penetrating Shot projectiles to shoot twice each time you use the skill. This is just an added bonus that will help you scale even further.
| Pros | Cons |
| Good AoE Clear | Requires Positioning |
| Strong Single-Target | Combo Point Oriented |
| Ranged (More Survivability) | Medium Clear Speed |
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Our last recommendation for Season 4 is the Rapid Fire Rogue build. This ranged skill fires 5 consecutive arrows, dealing a ton of damage to everything in front of you. With the right items and aspects, this skill can be amazing for clearing high-health enemies and bosses in just a few seconds. While you are definitely going to be adding some AoE options to this build through different skills and items, the Rapid Fire skill itself is not going to be the fastest option for any spread-out packs of enemies. Rapid Fire is also a great option for group play if you are looking for someone to take care of any of the stronger enemies in the game. If you are looking for a more single-target-oriented build that is satisfying to play and can scale well into the endgame, this might be the option for you.
Rapid Fire is even better in Season 4, as the skill has some added support through the new Scoundrel's Kiss Unique item, which makes the skill lob exploding arrows that deal 15%-25% increased damage. This, combined with a new Tempered Manual affix, will allow for some experimentation within the build, potentially making it even better.
| Pros | Cons |
| Fun & Easy To Play | Low AoE Capabilities |
| High Single-Target Damage | Requires Positioning |
| Strong Survivability | Better in Group Play |
That covers the full list of Rogue builds we recommend during the leveling phase of the game. If you are looking to reach World Tier 3 and 4 as quickly as possible, using one of these builds is going to be the best choice during Season 4. We hope that these recommendations cast a wide enough net for you to find something that you like before transitioning into the later stages of the game. For more Diablo 4 guides and news, make sure to check out the rest of our website!
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