Do you want to be terrifying? This build guide will get you all the way there!

The Sorcerer has been iconic in many Blizzard games (Blizzard itself being a spell in the Sorcerer's arsenal), and Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is no different. If you, like many before you, seek to bend the arcane and elemental forces to your will, this build guide will help, whether you're just starting out or getting ready to tackle the endgame.

Beginner Leveling Build - Sorcerer

The idea behind this build is to become a terrifying, multi-target melee Sorcerer that deals tons of electrical damage and spawns numerous minions (which deal damage of their own), all while never having to worry about mana.

You'll spend mana on Charged Bolt and deal critical strikes often, which will stun enemies and trigger more damage while reducing your defensive and offensive cooldowns. It's some of the most fun you'll have in Diablo. Enjoy!

Basic Skills

Arc Lash: 5/5 - Flickering Arc Lash

Core Skills

Fireball: 1/5

Charged Bolt: 5/5 - Greater Charged Bolt

Potent Warding: 3/3

Elemental Dominance: 1/3

Defensive Skills

Elemental Attunement: 1/3

Teleport: 1/5 - Shimmering Teleport

Glass Cannon: 3/3

Ice Armor: 1/5 - Shimmering Ice Armor

Conjuration Skills

Hydra: 1/5 - Summoned Hydra

Align The Elements: 1/3

Protection: 3/3

Conjuration Mastery: 3/3

Familiar: 1/5 - Invoked Familiar

Mastery Skills

Static Discharge: 1/3

Shocking Impact: 3/3

Ultimate Skills

Unstable Currents: 4/4 - Prime

Coursing Currents: 3/3

Conduction: 3/3

Electrocution: 3/3

Convulsions: 3/3

Evocation: 3/3

Elemental Synergies: 3/3

Key Passive

Vyr's Mastery

Enchantments

Fireball

Familiar

Beginner Endgame Build - Sorcerer

This build focuses on summoning numerous Conjuration helpers, such as Hydra and Familiar, all of which boost your damage. You'll then use Chain Lightning to hit as many enemies as possible, causing them to explode upon death. Use Spark and Ice Armor to regain your mana, then cast Familiar immediately after using Hydra, Ice Armor, or Chain Lightning to summon familiars of Fire, Ice, or Lightning, respectively.

As with all the builds here, there's a fair bit of flexibility in how you use your non-core points. Lean into further survivability if needed, or delve deeper into damage if you prefer. It's all gravy.

I also highly recommend bringing Aldkin with you and leaning into his Fire damage skills, as the more enemies on fire, the better for you. Additionally, consider using Aldkin's skill that restores your mana while you stand in the firestorm he creates. More mana means more Chain Lightning.

Basic Skills

Spark: 1/5 - Glinting Spark

Core Skills

Fireball: 1/5

Chain Lightning: 5/5 - Greater Chain Lightning

Potent Warding: 3/3

Elemental Dominance: 3/3

Defensive Skills

Elemental Attunement: 1/3

Teleport: 1/5 - Shimmering Teleport

Glass Cannon: 3/3

Ice Armor: 1/5 - Shimmering Ice Armor

Conjuration Skills

Hydra: 1/5 - Summoned Hydra

Align The Elements: 1/3

Protection: 3/3

Conjuration Mastery: 3/3

Mana Shield: 3/3

Familiar: 1/5 - Invoked Familiar

Mastery Skills

Icy Veil: 3/3

Inner Flames: 1/3

Devouring Blaze: 3/3

Ultimate Skills

Fiery Surge: 1/3

Warmth: 3/3

Coursing Currents: 3/3

Conduction: 3/3

Electrocution: 3/3

Evocation: 3/3

Elemental Synergies: 3/3

Key Passive

Enlightenment

Enchantments

Fireball

Chain Lightning

Now that you are equipped with knowledge, weave a path of destruction through the forces of Hatred and bring peace (however short-lived) back to Sanctuary, Wanderer. To enhance your gameplay experience even further, consider acquiring Diablo 4 gold and Diablo 4 items to strengthen your character and improve your chances of success. Happy hunting, and may your adventures in Sanctuary be filled with glory and riches!