Diablo 4 Rogue
The Rogue is a melee damage dealer that can use either combo points or inner sight specialization. below we explain what each Specialization effect does depending on the skill used, and what bonuses you will receive from each of the main stats Strength, Intelligence, Willpower, and Dexterity.
Rogue Guides
You can navigate all of our Rogue Class Guides using the links below. before you click/tap any of the links, scroll just a little further and view how the Rogue Specialization work in D4
Best Specialization
Upon reaching level 15 and finishing the exclusive Rogue questline titled True Potential, the Rogue's Specialization system becomes available.
How To Unlock the Class Specialization
In Diablo 4, every class features a distinct mechanic distinguishing it from the rest, with the Rogue's unique element being the Specialization system. This system enables players to select one of three passive bonuses that augment their chosen playstyle, and it can be switched at any moment, even during combat. In this article. Combo Points become available at level 15, Inner Sight unlocks at level 20, and Preparation is accessible at level 30.
Preparation
Every 100 Energy you spend reduces your Ultimate Skill's Cooldown by 4 seconds. Using an Ultimate Skill resets the Cooldowns of your other Skills.
Inner Sight
Attack marked enemies to fill up your Inner Sight gauge. When fill, gain unlimited Energy for 4 seconds.
| Skill | 1 Combo Point | 2 Combo Point | 3 Combo Point |
|---|---|---|---|
Barrage
| +20% Damage
+6 Arrows fired | +40% Damage
+7 Arrows fired | +60% Damage
+8 Arrows fired |
Rapid Fire
| +13% Damage
+6 Arrows fired | +26% Damage
+6 Arrows fired | +39% Damage
+6 Arrows fired |
Penetrating Shot
| +30% Damage
+10% Knockdown chance | +60% Damage
+20% Knockdown chance | +90% Damage
+30% Knockdown chance |
Flurry
| +30% Attack Speed
+25% Damage
+1.5 Second Bonus | +30% Attack Speed
+50% Damage
+3 Second Bonus | +30% Attack Speed
+75% Damage
+4.5 Second Bonus |
Twisting Blades
| +30% Damage
+20% Movement Speed | +60% Damage
+40% Movement Speed | +90% Damage
+60% Movement Speed |
Best Combo Point EffectsStats
Table of Primary Stats (Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Willpower) and how they effect the Rogue Class.
| Stat | Effect |
|---|---|
Strength | 1 Strength = 0.1% Resource Generation 1 Strength = 1 Armor |
Dexterity | 1 Dexterity = 0.1% Skill Damage 1 Dexterity = 0.025% Chance to Dodge Attacks |
Intelligence | 1 Intelligence = 0.02% Critical Strike Chance 1 Intelligence = 0.05% All Resistances |
Willpower | 1 Willpower = 0.25% Overpower Damage 1 Willpower = 0.1% Healing Received |
Table of Rogue Class Stats found on Weapons and Armor. These stats are exclusive to the Rogue Class in D4.
Ranks of Cold Imbuement
Ranks of Poison Imbuement
Ranks of Shadow Imbuement
Ranks of Smoke Grenade
Ranks of Poison Trap
Ranks of Concealment
Ranks of Dark Shroud
Ranks of Dash
Ranks of Shadow Step
Ranks of Caltrops
Ranks of the Deadly Venom Passive
Ranks of the Frigid Finesse Passive
Ranks of the Impetus Passive
Ranks of the Weapon Mastery Passive
Popular Aspects Used
The TOP 5 popular Aspects used in Rogue Builds are
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Aspect of Disobedience ()2.
Edgemaster's Aspect ()3.
Aspect of Might ()4.
Exploiter's Aspect ()5.
Accelerating Aspect ()
Aspect of Disobedience 
Codex
All • Defensive
CodexS
You gain [0.25-0.50%] increased Armor for 4 seconds when you deal any form of damage, stacking up to [25.00-50.00%] .
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Edgemaster's Aspect Codex
All • Offensive
CodexS
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.
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Aspect of Might Codex
All • Defensive
CodexA
Basic Skills grant 20% Damage Reduction for [2.0-6.0] seconds.
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Exploiter's Aspect
All • Utility
A
You have 20% increased Crowd Control Duration. While enemies are Unstoppable, you deal [20-50%] increased damage to them.
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Accelerating Aspect
All • Offensive
A
Critical Strikes with Core Skills increase your Attack Speed by [15-25%] for 3 seconds.
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Best Rogue AspectsPopular Unique Items Used
The TOP 5 popular Unique Items used in Rogue Builds are
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Raiment of the Infinite (Unique Chest Armor)2.
Penitent Greaves (Unique Boots)3.
Harlequin Crest (Unique Helm)
Raiment of the Infinite
Sorceress • Unique Chest Armor
S
- Intelligence
- Damage to Close Enemies
- Damage to Stunned Enemies
- Ranks to Glass Cannon
After using Teleport, Close Enemies are Pulled to you and Stunned for [2 - 3] seconds, but Teleport's Cooldown is increased by 20%.
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Penitent Greaves
All • Unique Boots
B
- Dodge Chance While Evading
- Movement Speed
- Crowd Control Duration
- Reduced Duration of Enemy Slow
- Cold Resistance
You leave behind a trail of frost that Chills enemies. You deal [7 - 10%] more damage to Chilled enemies.
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Harlequin Crest
All • Unique Helm
S
- Maximum Life
- Cooldown Reduction
- Crafting Material Find
Gain [X%] Damage Reduction. In addition, gain +2 Ranks to all Skills.
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Best Rogue Unique ItemsPopular Paragons Used
The TOP 3 popular Legendary Paragon Boards used in Rogue Builds are
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Burning Instinct ()2.
Enchantment Master ()3.
Exploit Weakness ()1.
Combat ()2.
Marshal ()3.
Enchanter () Burning Instinct
Sorceress • Legendary Board
S
- Your Burning damage is increased by 40% of your Critical Strike Damage, further increased by 5% for every 20 Intelligence you have.
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Enchantment Master
Sorceress • Legendary Board
S
- Your Enchantments are 20% stronger.
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Exploit Weakness
Rogue • Legendary Board
S
- Whenever you deal damage to a Vulnerable enemy, they take 1% increased damage from you for 6 seconds, up to 15%.
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Combat
Rogue • Rare Glyph
S
- Description:For every 5 Intelligence purchased within range, all damage you deal +2 - 10% (0.4% Per Level) increased Critical Strike Damage.
- Radius Bonus:Skills that Critically Strike restore 12% of their Energy cost.
- Radius Requirement:25 Intelligence
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Marshal
Barbarian • Rare Glyph
S
- Description:Grants +25 - 125% (5% Per Level) bonus to all Magic nodes within range.
- Radius Bonus:After casting a Shout Skill, the active Cooldown of every other Shout Skill is reduced by 1.2 seconds.
- Radius Requirement:40 Strength
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Enchanter
Sorceress • Rare Glyph
A
- Description:For every 5 Intelligence purchased within range, you deal +2 - 10% (0.4% Per Level) increased Non-Physical damage.
- Radius Bonus:For each Skill equipped in your Enchantment Slots, gain 13.3% Resistance to that Skill's element.
- Radius Requirement:40 Intelligence
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Best Rogue ParagonsPopular Skills Used
The TOP 5 popular Skills used in Rogue Builds are
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Frost Nova ()2.
Teleport ()3.
Fire Bolt ()4.
Ice Armor ()5.
Puncture () Frost Nova 
Sorceress • 
Defensive Active
Sorceress • Defensive Active
Cold
Cooldown: {24.0 / 22.8 / 21.6 / 20.6 / 19.7}
S
Unleash a torrent of frost, Freezing enemies around you for 3 seconds.
Enhanced
Mystical
Shimmering
Enhanced Killing enemies Frozen by Frost Nova reduces its Cooldown by 1 seconds, up to 4 seconds per cast.
Mystical Frost Nova makes enemies Vulnerable for 4 seconds, increased to 6 seconds against Bosses.
Shimmering Frost Nova generates Mana per enemy hit.
Enchantment Effect:
Lucky Hit: Your Conjuration Skills have up to a 30% chance to unleash a Frost Nova when hitting enemies.➔
Teleport Sorceress • Defensive Active
Sorceress • Defensive Active
Lightning
Lucky Hit Chance: 65%
Cooldown: {11.0 / 10.5 / 9.9 / 9.4 / 8.8}
S
Transform into lightning, becoming Unstoppable and surging to the target location, dealing {25% / 28% / 30% / 32% / 35%} damage around you upon arrival.
Enhanced
Mystical
Shimmering
Enhanced Teleport's Cooldown is decreased by 0.5 seconds per enemy hit, up to 3 seconds.
Mystical For 4 seconds after Teleporting, Crackling Energy hits 2 additional enemies.
Shimmering After Teleporting, you gain 30% Damage Reduction for 3 seconds.
Enchantment Effect:
Evade is replaced with a short range Teleport on a {17.0 / 16.1 / 15.3 / 14.4 / 13.6} second Cooldown.➔
Fire Bolt Sorceress • 
Basic Active
Sorceress • Basic Active
Fire
Lucky Hit Chance: 35%
A
Hurl a flaming bolt, dealing {18% / 19% / 20% / 21% / 22%} damage and Burning for {44% / 48% / 52% / 56% / 60%} damage over 8 seconds.
Enhanced
Flickering
Glinting
Enhanced Fire Bolt pierces through Burning enemies.
Flickering Fire Bolt generates 2 Mana when hitting a Burning enemy.
Glinting Critical Strikes with Fire Bolt increase the Burning damage you deal to the enemy by 20% for 4 seconds.
Enchantment Effect:
Direct damage from Skills applies additional {23% / 26% / 28% / 30% / 33%} Burning damage over 8 seconds.➔
Ice Armor Sorceress • Defensive Active
Sorceress • Defensive Active
Cooldown: 20
A
A Barrier of ice forms around you for 6 seconds, absorbing {30% / 33% / 36% / 39% / 42%} of your Base Life in damage. While Ice Armor is active, 5% of your damage dealt is added to its Barrier.
Enhanced
Mystical
Shimmering
Enhanced While Ice Armor is active, your Mana Regeneration is increased by 25%.
Mystical Damage against Vulnerable enemies contributes 50% more to Ice Armor's Barrier.
Shimmering Enemies that hit you while Ice Armor is active have a 15% chance to become Frozen for 3 seconds.
Enchantment Effect:
Upon getting hit, you have a 5% chance apply Ice Armor.➔
Puncture 
Rogue • Basic Active
Rogue • Basic Active
Physical
Lucky Hit Chance: 35%
Requires Dual Wielded Weapons.
S
Throw blades a short distance, dealing {21% / 23% / 25% / 27% / 29%} damage. Every 3rd cast Slows enemies by 20% for 2 seconds. Critical Strikes will always Slow.
Enhanced
Fundamental
Primary
Enhanced Gain 2 Energy when Puncture damages a Crowd Controlled enemy.
Fundamental Punture now throws 3 blades in a spread, each dealing 35% of its Base damage. Hitting an enemy with at least 2 blades at once makes them Vulnerable for 2 seconds.
Primary Every 3rd cast of Puncture will also ricochet up to 2 times. Critical Strikes will always ricochet.
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Best Rogue SkillsPopular Passives Used
The TOP 5 popular Passives used in Rogue Builds are
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Align the Elements ()2.
Protection ()3.
Exploit ()4.
Malice ()5.
Glass Cannon () Align the Elements Sorceress • 
Conjuration Passive
Sorceress • Conjuration Passive
A
You gain {3% / 6% / 9%} Damage Reduction against Elites for each second you haven't taken damage from one, up to 40%.
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Protection Sorceress • Conjuration Passive
Sorceress • Conjuration Passive
S
Using a Cooldown grants {10% / 20% / 30%} of your Maximum Life as a Barrier for 3 seconds.
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Exploit Rogue • 
Subterfuge Passive
Rogue • Subterfuge Passive
S
You deal x {6% / 12% / 18%} increased damage to Healthy and injured enemies.
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Malice Rogue • Subterfuge Passive
Rogue • Subterfuge Passive
C
You deal x {3% / 6% / 9%} increased damage to Vulnerable enemies.
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Glass Cannon Sorceress • Defensive Passive
Sorceress • Defensive Passive
A
You deal x {6% / 12% / 18%} increased damage, but take x {3% / 6% / 9%} more damage.
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