Hey guys,

I learned so much from the community back in D2 days I want to contribute in my way with a guide of my own.

Part 0 : WHY PLAY SORCERESS IN DIABLO 4

With current meta, Druids, barbs and rogues seem to be the strongest classes.

HOWEVER

Sorcs have amazing strengths : mobility, crowd control, SPEED.
I've been able to clear Blind Burrows in less than 4 minutes, complete 1-50 powerlevel in less than 50 minutes for alt chars thanks to this build.



If you want to push 60+ NM Dungeons, this build is NOT for you. Reroll to Rogue, Druid or Barb.
If you want to clear dungeons like Blind Burrows as fast as possible, kill enemies in a blink of an eye, move to next group of enemies in an even shorter blink of an eye, then this build is for you.

Here's my guide to...

Speedrunner Ice Shard Sorc build

Part 1 : PLAYSTYLE

Teleport, Frost Nova, Iceshard, Chain reaction of Frost Nova thanks to Frostburn & Ice Shard Brais and enhanced crowd control mechanic thanks to Raiment of the Infinite proc.

Move freely through enemies at 200% MS thanks to Aspect of Ghostwalker and Aspect of Bounding Conduit.

Part 2 : SKILLS

Enchantment : Fire Bolt / Ice Shards

Fire Bolt +2
Ice Shards +5 / Enhanced Ice Shards / Destructive Ice Shards
Devastation +1
Elemental Dominance +3
Flame Shield +1 / Enhanced Flame Shield / Shimmering Flame Shield
Teleport +5 / Enhanced Teleport / Shimmering Teleport
Frost Nova +1 / Enhanced Frost Nova / Mystical Frost Nova
Ice Armor / Enhanced Ice Armor
Elemental Attunement +1
Glass Cannon +3
Precision Magic +3
Align the Elements +1
Mana Shield +1
Protection +1
Icy Veil +1
Cold Front +1
Snap Freeze +3
Inner Flames +1
Devouring Blaze +3
Permafrost +3
Hoar Frost +3
Icy Touch +3
Frigid Breeze +3
Avalanche +1

Part 3 : GEAR

Once you reach max paragon and lvl 100, you don't need as much damage you can improve the mobility and still be able to clear dungeons super efficiently like Blind Burrows.

We want to maximize Cooldown Reduction (CDR) and Movement Speed (MS), while keeping a high level of damage thanks to Vulnerability multiplier (VUL), Critical strike chance (CSC), Critical strike damage (CSD).
We also want to ensure we have enough resource generation using Lucky Hit Chance (LHC), restore resource on lucky hit. Having a high LHC will also benefit our ability to chain proc Frost Nova, as you will see.

Weapon :
- Highest Item Power
- CSD
- CSC
- VUL
- Int / Other Dmg multiplier
- Aspect of Piercing Cold (important)
- Socket : Emerald

Focus / Offhand :
- Highest Item Power
- CDR
- Mana Cost Reduction (MCR)
- Restore resource on lucky hit
- Damage reduction from enemies that are burning
- Aspect of Conceited
- Socket : Emerald

Chest : Raiment of the Infinite - Stun on teleport is a nice crowd control mechanic that improves the build's clear time, mobility and crowd control
- Socket : Ruby

Pants : Iceheart Brais - Create a chain reaction of Frost Nova thanks to this unique effect, contributes to having an impressively quick clear time
- Socket : Ruby

Gloves : Frostburn - Freeze enemies synergizes with Iceheart Brais and Lucky Hit Chance

Helm
- CDR
- Max Mana
- LHC while barrier
- Total Armor / Int
- Socket : Ruby

Boots (one of the most important pieces for mobility)
- Evade increases 50% MS
- Teleport +4
- Frost Nova +4
- MS
- MCR
- Aspect of Ghost Walker - While unstoppable and 4 seconds after that, increases move speed and can move freely through enemies - This is an excellent aspect. It works with Teleport and Flame Shield. Use it

Amulet (one of the most important pieces)
- CDR
- MS
- Def skills +2
- Devouring blaze +2 or MS after killing an Elite
- Aspect of the Bounding Conduit - Increased MS after Teleport
- Socket : Skull

Rings
- VUL
- CSC
- CSD
- Resource Gen
- Aspect of Frozen Memories & Aspect of Storm Swell
- Socket : Skull

Part 4 : PARAGON

Base Board
- Legendary Node : nil
- Rare Node : Elementalist, Elemental Balance
- Destruction Glyph

Burning Instinct Board
- Legendary Node : nil
- Rare Node : Smoldering Embers, Culler, Kindling, Cinders, Safeguard (low priority)
- Exploit Glyph

Elemental Summoner Board
- Legendary Node : nil
- Rare Node : Reservoir, Swift Conjurer
- No Glyph

Icefall Board
- Legendary Node : Icefall
- Rare Node : Frost, Icefall, Frigid, Cryomancy
- Control Glyph

Frigid Fate Board
- Legendary Node : Frigid Fate
- Rare Node : Oppressive, Chilling, Weakness, Advantage
- Flamefeeder Glyph

Part 5 : FINAL THOUGHTS

Again, this build is, in my opinion, the best build to Speedrun current dungeons and generate fastest clear time for Blind Burrows as well as powerlevel 1-50.
In the future, new content will bring +skill affix just like Shako. This will further reduce cooldown time of Teleport, Frost Nova and Flame Shield, making this build even more efficient.
Perhaps we can dream of a future where we can spam Teleport just like we did in D2.

Also, Sorcs are the sexiest, looking forward to seeing sexy clothing cosmetics lol



Thanks for reading, happy to read your thoughts and perspective on this.
HF

This post was edited by deepend on Jun 19 2023 03:32pm

besides ice shards and the four defensive skills, what other skill do you run?

they are listed. I been following this guide, so far so good.

Fire Bolt +2
Ice Shards +5 / Enhanced Ice Shards / Destructive Ice Shards
Devastation +1
Elemental Dominance +3
Flame Shield +1 / Enhanced Flame Shield / Shimmering Flame Shield
Teleport +5 / Enhanced Teleport / Shimmering Teleport
Frost Nova +1 / Enhanced Frost Nova / Mystical Frost Nova
Ice Armor / Enhanced Ice Armor
Elemental Attunement +1
Glass Cannon +3
Precision Magic +3
Align the Elements +1
Mana Shield +1
Protection +1
Icy Veil +1
Cold Front +1
Snap Freeze +3
Inner Flames +1
Devouring Blaze +3
Permafrost +3
Hoar Frost +3
Icy Touch +3
Frigid Breeze +3
Avalanche +1

Thanks; I am not seeing a 6th active skill in this list (i'm probably missing it though)

fire bolt
ice shards
flame shield
ice armor
tele
frost nova

Ah ok thanks; I thought fire bolt was only skilled for the enchantment and not actually used as active

im sure you could get a piece of gear with another desired + skill and use that.

This post was edited by Purplesquangles on Jun 23 2023 08:18pm

thats one sexy milf looking sorc lemme tell you a bit large ass which i also dont mind

Ok but its a pretty well known fact that sorc is the #1 fastest clearing and strongest char currently. Druids and barbs are lower on the pole since the exploits were patched.
Having said that I really appreciate this guide its amazing and thorough and you rock

Looks like my ex knocking on my door at midnight trying to score another run in with a d2 GigaChad

but 4 realz Sorc aint too shabby if they could get rid of those homeless rag pants for skimpy thigh high skirt, we might talking mid-budget tier character builder

I'm a pretend like the d4 enjoyers and say it's in the works, Blizzard will do updates for us, no worries