While Rogue is a brand new class in Diablo 4, some people consider it somewhat similar to the previous agility class, Demon Hunter. They share some commonalities from previous games in the series. However, unlike Demon Hunter, Rogue has the option of using melee attacks instead of just ranged attacks. In addition, this class no longer relies on mana meters because of the introduction of energy-based skills.
Nevertheless, many players who like to play Demon Hunter can still reassign skills and abilities to their Rogue to create a subclass with a unique experience. Therefore, this article will introduce the five best Rogue builds you can try in Diablo 4 Season 5.
1) Barrage Rogue
Barrage Rogue was already excellent in Diablo 4 Season 4, and this advantage is still maintained in Season 5. Players should use Puncture to build Combo Points and use Barrage as the main attack skill. In previous Seasons, Cold Imbuement or Poison Imbuement were optional skills, but given Poison buffs Rogue received in Season 5, it is recommended that players choose Poison Imbuement, which may greatly improve the efficiency of players in earning Diablo 4 Gold in the game.
To increase combat efficiency, use a combination of Caltrops to reposition or slow down the movement of enemies, while using Shadow Step to quickly evacuate in critical situations and deal critical blows in melee range. What makes this build attractive is its ability to smoothly switch between melee and retreat while using the powerful output of Barrage to defeat enemies.
Although this build is mainly an AOE class and may not be as efficient as other types against bosses, in Season 5, its performance against bosses has been significantly improved because of the addition of Poison Imbuement.
2) Rapid Fire Rogue
Rapid Fire Rogue was one of the effective strategies for traversing The Pit in Season 4, and it looks like it will continue to be one of the strongest builds for Rogue in Season 5 of Diablo 4. Unlike Barrage, Rapid Fire fires a volley of arrows in front of Rogue, which has less AoE but is more focused and powerful, making it very useful for quickly clearing and collecting Diablo 4 Gold on the map.
It relies on Heartseeker skill to build combo points, and may continue to do so in Season 5. In addition, players will need to utilize Shadow Step, Caltrops, and Dash to move flexibly. In terms of the choice between Cold Imbuementor and Poison Imbuement, while Cold Imbuementor is still effective, Poison Imbuement is a more suitable option for players because it is a more challenging gameplay and does require players to play at long range like a sniper.
3) Penetrating Shot Rogue
Penetrating Shot Rogue is very fun to play when you line up enemies correctly, and this fun has been significantly improved in patch 1.5.0 and has become easier. Penetrating Shot now deals 10% more damage per pierced enemy and has a 25% chance to fire an extra arrow for free when hitting a boss or elites.
To make the most of this buff, use Trickshot Aspect to get more free arrows, and Puncture to accumulate Combo Points and Slow/Vulnerable enemies. Meanwhile, combining Dash, Shadow Step, and Caltrops will provide flexible mobility. Poison Imbuement seems more beneficial than Cold considering the buffs.
With the ability to effectively manipulate enemy alignment, this build is expected to become a strong contender for the best build for Rogues in Diablo 4 Season 5.
4) Andariel Rogue
Andariel Rogue offers a unique gameplay experience in Diablo 4. This build is relatively complex as it relies on Mythics/Unique Mythics, including Andariel’s Visage, Fists of Fate, and the new Umbracrux. Until these items are collected, it can basically be considered a Barrage build.
In order to maximize the effectiveness of Andariel, you need to have +30% Lucky Hit Chance and increase the duration of Poison Imbuement by three times through tempering. While it is still possible to attempt this build without these specific items, its effectiveness and efficiency will be greatly reduced. Fortunately, the core gameplay of the build is quite simple, relying mainly on Barrage with Poison Imbuement to output as much damage as possible.
Players should use damage to tag enemies, and then move on to find the best time to utilize poison nova procs. The actual rotation of this build contains many details, but it is definitely worth trying if you can gather all the necessary equipment.
5) Twisting Blades Rogue
Twisting Blades Rogue is a very interesting choice in Diablo 4 Season 5, especially for Mapping/Speedfarming. However, it performs slightly worse than other builds when fighting against bosses, The Pit, and other difficult content of the game, but the difference is not significant.
In this build, players should use Puncture to build Combo Points, while also taking advantage of Vulnerable, and then use Twisting Blades as the primary means of damage output. In the initial stage, players need to focus on Punctures first, but as they become familiar with the skills, they will be able to seamlessly switch between Punctures and Twisting Blades.
Poison Imbuement performs well in this build, significantly increasing damage output, which is exactly what players need. Dash, Shadowstep, and Caltrops, players will have an efficient map clearing build.
In short, Diablo 4 Season 5 brings a series of interesting build choices to Rogue, which not only adapts to the latest game balance adjustments but also provides players with a diverse gaming experience. As the game develops, we look forward to seeing more innovative and adaptable builds emerge, bringing endless fun and challenges to Diablo 4 players.
Finally, a warm reminder: there is a giveaway channel for this game in IGGM discord. We will post product giveaway information in it from time to time. Remember to be active in the discord group. Maybe there will be equipment you want.
