In Diablo 4, you can get a variety of weapons from drops, chests, and the Purveyor of Curiosities. However, getting the best weapon for Sorcerers isn’t always easy. To get the best weapons for Sorcerers, you need to know which works best with your build, among many other factors as you get into the grind.
The best weapons for Sorcerers in Diablo 4, explained
The best weapons for Sorcerers in Diablo 4 are Wands and a Focus or a Dagger and a Focus. But the best one for your Sorcerer depends on your build. As you level up and enter the higher World Tiers, you’ll want to get the Legendary and then the Sacred or Ancestral Legendary weapons.
There are six popular end-game build options for Sorcerers, meaning each has a Wand or Dagger and a Focus you’ll need to obtain with the appropriate stats and Legendary Aspects that are the best for them.
Sorcerer Builds with the Best Wand and Focus
| Build | Wand Stats | Wand Legendary Aspect | Focus Stats | Focus Legendary Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Lash | Lightning Critical Strike Damage Critical Strike Damage Damage to Vulnerable Enemies Intelligence | Aspect of Retribution | Cooldown Reduction Critical Strike Damage Basic Skill Attack Speed Lucky Hit Chance while you have a barrier | Storm Swell Aspect |
| Ball Lightning | Vulnerable Damage Critical Strike Damage Lightning Critical Strike Chance Intelligence | Aspect of Control | Cooldown Reduction Lucky Hit Chance to restore Primary Resource Resource Regeneration Mana Cost Reduction | Conceited Aspect |
| Firewall | Vulnerable Damage Critical Strike Damage Intelligence Damage to Burning Enemies | Conceited Aspect | Cooldown Reduction Mana Cost Reduction Resource Generation Crowd Controlled Duration | Storm Swell Aspect |
| Ice Shards | Core Skill Damage Critical Strike Damage Vulnerable Damage Intelligence | Storm Swell Aspect | Cooldown Reduction Lucky Hit Chance to restore Primary Resource Mana Cost Reduction Resource Regeneration | Aspect of Control |
Sorcerer builds with the best Dagger and Focus
| Build | Dagger Stats | Dagger Aspect | Focus Stats | Focus Legendary Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | Intelligence Vulnerable Damage Critical Strike Damage Damage to Close Enemies | Aspect of Control | Cooldown Reduction Mana Cost Reduction Resource Generation Critical Strike Chance | Conceited Aspect |
| Meteor | Vulnerable Damage Critical Strike Damage Intelligence Damage to Close Enemies | Aspect of Retribution | Cooldown Reduction Critical Strike Chance Mana Cost Reduction Resource Generation | Elementalist’s Aspect |
Regardless of your build, you’ll need to farm Nightmare Dungeons from World Tier Three and onward if you hope to get the best weapons, including stats and Legendary Aspects, for your Sorcerer. I had the best luck by farming Nightmare Dungeons in World Tier Four, and even though it has taken me quite some time to get most of the gear I wanted, I got the best drops from these higher-difficulty monsters.Â
Related: Best Diablo 4 Nightmare Dungeons to farm and where to find them
Although farming for the best gear in Diablo 4 is time-consuming and tedious, it does help complete World Bosses and other complex content in the endgame.
Published: Jul 14, 2023 12:27 am