Gauntlet is a weekly static dungeon in Diablo 4 Season 4. The dungeon layout, enemy and shrine locations, and chest spawns will remain the same for one week before resetting. But since the dungeon layout is the same for the entire week, you’ll need to know how to effectively and immediately remove the monsters that spawn in order to beat the game.
On top of that, the enemies you face in Diablo 4’s Gauntlet will be level 124, which is similar to the enemies you see in Tier 70 Nightmare Dungeons. So if you want to finish the dungeon quickly and get all Diablo 4 unique items, then building a good build will help you get the job done!
Recommended Builds
As a reminder, when you’re making a build for Gauntlet, you’ll need to make sure you strike a balance between the damage you deal and how fast you move. With that in mind, here are a few builds that have the potential to help you do well in Gauntlet. Let’s take a look!
Dust Devil Double Swing Barbarian
Dust Devil Double Swing Barbarian is a brand new build that utilizes Windlasher Aspect, Aspect of Fierce Winds, and Devilish Aspect from Diablo 4 Season 4. These three Aspects will trigger Dust Devils whenever you use Shout or use Double Swing ability in-game.
That being said, while this build has high damage potential and is not easily Crowd Controlled, it relies heavily on Shouts, so you have to juggle cooldowns effectively to get the most out of this build.
Charge HOTA Barbarian
Hammer of the Ancients Barbarian has been the go-to build for most players during Season of the Construct because of the numerous buffs the character has received. This Barbarian build can instantly wipe out hordes of enemies, but is slightly held back by its low movement speed.
If you can manage to balance your movement speed stat with Shrine buff from Gauntlet, this build can get you to the top of Weekly Leaderboard without too much trouble.
Ball Lightning Sorcerer
Ball Lightning Sorcerer is probably one of the most popular builds since the release of Diablo 4, so it will undoubtedly be the first choice for many players entering Gauntlet.
It never deals a lot of damage in one attack, instead it deals a certain amount of damage in one attack, but multiple times in a short period. If you can manage your mana effectively, you will have a pleasant endgame experience with Ball Lightning Sorcerer.
Bone Spear Necromancer
Bone Spear Necromancer is a build that is able to deal a lot of damage at a distance, and will almost never run out of Essence, and is not dependent on Uber Uniques. However, the viability of this build is once again reduced by the lack of movement speed.
If you can solve the movement speed problem by using Wind Striker Aspect or certain affixes on your boots, this build can be very beneficial in Gauntlet.
Barrage Rogue
At the beginning of Season of the Construct, Rogue was considered a weaker class because of the nerf to Twisting Blades skill. However, if you want to play a hybrid build, then Barrage Rogue is a build you shouldn’t miss.
Barrage skill is the core of this build, and it allows you to deal considerable damage while keeping your distance from groups of enemies. This is a high-risk, high-reward playstyle that is definitely worth trying.
Windspike Druid
Windspike Druid is a companion build in Diablo 4 and is one of the most powerful builds in the game. This is thanks to Melted Heart of Selig, which allows you to not have many Spirit management issues as well.
However, Melted Heart of Selig is difficult to come across, and you will have to rely heavily on aiming if you need to deal with enemies far away from you in Gauntlet. Therefore, the best strategy for running this build is to gather as many enemies as possible into one location, and then focus on killing them.
Lightning Storm Druid
Lightning Storm Druid is also a popular build that uses two unique skills, Tempest Roar and Unsung Ascetic’s Wraps.
Lightning Storm’s aim can be a bit unpredictable, though, and it may not hit the targets you want. But once you hit, you’ll be able to not only easily eliminate enemies but also melt bosses as soon as they spawn in Gauntlet.
Arc Lash Sorcerer
Arc Lash Sorcerer is a slightly more advanced build. Considering the high density of monsters in Gauntlet, you won’t have a hard time eliminating them.
Like Ball Lightning Sorcerer, you won’t do much damage with a single hit, but you can get multiple attacks in a short period of time. This will help you reach the terrifying damage numbers needed to eliminate anything that gets in your way.
Dungeon Running Tips
In Diablo 4 Season 4’s Gauntlet, you’ll encounter a few patterns, including Chest Keys and enemy spawn Shrines.
The best way to beat Gauntlet is to find the best path through the rooms so that you can continue to spawn and clear enemies while the timer is available. But make sure to collect Chest Keys and open the treasure chests that spawn in different rooms to maximize the points you get.
Survivability is also key to beating Gauntlet, as dying means you will lose the total time required to beat the level. Since the enemies you encounter in Gauntlet are level 124, make sure you are high enough level or they will just one-shot you.
If you need to take a break in Gauntlet, you can always head to Pit of Artificers and collect the different Masterworking materials you need to make the most of your builds in the game.
That’s it for the best builds and tips for clearing Gauntlet. For now, these builds will dominate Diablo 4 Weekly Leaderboard. However, over time, players may find new builds that work better in dungeons. Regardless, give these builds a try before they get nerfed!
