Currently, the Sorcerer promises to be the most powerful and flexible class in Diablo 4 as they have a gigantic number of possible abilities via enchantment. This makes it possible to make combinations that the developers did not see coming. The mechanics of the class also lend themselves very well to overwhelming synergies. This Summoner build is certainly the build that is considered the most powerful in the beta. It’s not made to show off your first levels, but once all the elements are unlocked, nothing can stop it.
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Gameplay and building principle
Nearly all of the build’s DPS rely on summoning Hydras, which benefit from numerous bonuses via Legendary gear and talents. For his part, the wizard is immortal, as he benefits from passively offering a barrier every time he uses a technique with a cooldown. Since he has enough defensive skills to cool down, he can reinforce a huge permanent barrier, while the Hydras decimate his enemies. We also use a maximum of incantations to activate the extra damage bonus through the passive. This means that Ice Blades apply the Vulnerable effect, although these spells are not directly relied upon for their pure damage. Builder link.
Active skills
Here’s our suggested choice of skills in the skill bar. However, you will have to spend a few unnecessary points on basic skills to unlock the sequel. Also keep in mind that there are alternatives in the choice of skills. Whenever possible, try to collect items that give bonus points to these abilities, especially the Hydra.
Passive bonuses
We only list the main passives, required for the build to function, that are used to reach the next level points requirement. There are other useful passives.
Enchantment
At level 15, you unlock a quest that allows you to choose a spell that passively grants you a specific bonus. You are spoiled for choice, the possibilities are endless. Please note that you must put at least 1 point (via equipment if necessary) into a skill in order to activate it. To make certain choices profitable, the selected spell must be enhanced as much as possible, when it is a copy activated by the spell (eg: Ice Nova, Fireball, Meteor). Here are a few suggestions:
Legendary powers and aspects
Powers are no longer necessarily tied to specific items, you can extract and administer them through the Occultist and the Power Codex. Here’s a list of the main powers you’ll need for this build:
- Allows you to summon an extra active Hydra, but shortens its duration.
- Increases damage dealt based on your remaining mana. Because you are almost always at the maximum, it hurts.
- Increases damage while being protected by a barrier.
- You deal more damage to vulnerable targets when under the influence of a barrier.
