The Sorcerers in Diablo 4 are highly underrated, especially among the new players. At first glance, this class doesn’t offer the strength of a Barbarian or the speed of the Rogue class. However, if you decide to give it a try, it won’t fail to surprise you. Sorcerers are a versatile class that mainly uses magic spells to deal elemental damage to all enemies.
Unlike physical damage, the elemental damage in Diablo 4 mainly depends on the type of enemies. So, if you really want to create the best Sorcerer build, you must focus on your Aspect selection. But choosing the ones that go with your playstyle can be a bit confusing for most players. Therefore, this article discusses the top 15 best Aspects for Sorcerers in Diablo 4, their effects, and how to get them.
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Top 15 Best Aspects for Sorcerers:
You can choose from over 60 unique Aspects when playing as a Sorcerer. However, the number of Aspects that you can equip depends on your gear, so the options aren’t quite balanced. Therefore, it is important to choose the best Legendary Aspects that perfectly align with your character build. But how do you choose them without testing each one out?
So, here are the top 15 best Aspects for Sorcerers that work well with almost every build out there:
Aspect Of Control for Sorcerers:
Effect:
Your damage against Stunned, Immobilized, and Frozen enemies is increased by 30% to 40%.
Sorcerers have several options to control their enemies ranging from Stun to Frozen spell effects. Generally, almost every Sorcerer build strategy is to contain the target(s) before carrying out the finishing moves. However, sometimes the enemies are strong enough to withstand even the most powerful attacks. In that case, the Aspect of Control will greatly complement your fighting strategy. With the Aspect active, you will deal up to 40% extra damage to the Immobilized targets, ensuring a perfect kill every time.
You can acquire the Aspect of Control by clearing the Sunken Library dungeon in Kehjistan or by extracting it from a Legendary Item.
Aspect of Efficiency:
Effect:
The Mana cost of your next Core Skill is reduced by 10% to 20% after using a Basic Cast.
Mana is the Primary Resource for all Sorcerer builds in Diablo 4. So, it will always be your first priority to save it for your next spell cast. Furthermore, you will shift to your Basic Casts after using an ability while waiting for the cooldown and Mana regeneration. So, by activating the Aspect of Efficiency, you can benefit from this waiting time as it will reduce the Mana Cost of your next Core skill, ensuring that you have plenty of resources for your spells.
You can acquire the Aspect of Efficiency by exploring the Domhainne Tunnels area in Scosglen.
Aspect Of Engulfing Flames:
Effect:
It increases Burning damage to your enemies by 30% to 40% while they remain affected by damage over time.
The Aspect of Engulfing Flames is what every Sorcerer fire build desires. Basically, skills like Hydra and Flamewall inflict enormous damage on most enemies. Sometimes, such damage isn’t enough to completely drain their health pool. So, this Aspect will increase the Burning damage by over 40% so that they slowly burn to death while you focus on the remaining enemies.
You can acquire the Aspect of Engulfing Flames by extracting it from a Legendary Item that already has it.
Aspect Of Frozen Memories for Sorcerers:
Effect:
With this Aspect, the Avalanche Key Passive will apply to one extra cast without costing additional Mana.
The Aspect of Frozen Memories is a must-have for every Ice or Freeze Sorcerer build. The Avalanche Key Passive is an Ice ability that applies to one random cast and grants a damage bonus. However, one additional skill is sometimes not enough to take down the whole horde. So, the Aspect of Frozen Memories will grant you one additional cast without costing any Mana. In short, if you are going against fire demons, you should include this in your build.
You can acquire the Aspect of Frozen Memories by extracting it from a Legendary Item that already has it.
Aspect Of Might for Sorcerers:
Effect:
You will receive 20% Damage Negation for 2 to 6 seconds after using a Basic Cast.
The Aspect of Might is a universal Aspect that you can apply to any class. However, it is quite beneficial when used with the right Sorcerer build. When playing against a large group of enemies, you will shift to Basic Casts while waiting for your powerups to cool down. However, it is also the time when you are most vulnerable to enemy attacks. If you find yourself in such a situation, the Aspect of Might offers much-needed aid in the form of additional damage reduction for up to 6 seconds (enough for the powerups to recharge).
You can acquire the Aspect of Might by completing the Dark Ravine dungeon in Dry Steppes.
Aspect of Piercing Cold:
Effect:
Gives the piercing ability to your Ice Shard attack. Your shards will piece 3 to 4 enemies while dealing 50% less damage than the base.
Ice Shard is probably one of the strongest single-target abilities in your arsenal. However, it becomes quite useless when you are up against groups of enemies. Fortunately, the Aspect of Piercing Cold grants it the favor to hit 3 to 4 enemies, making it beneficial against a large group. Though the damage isn’t too serious, you can use this ability several times due to its low cooldown timer.
You can acquire the Aspect of Piercing Cold by clearing the Dead Man’s Dredge cave dungeon in Fractured Peaks.
Aspect Of Shared Misery:
Effect:
It grants you a 30% to 50% chance to spread the Crowd Control effect to nearby enemies.
Crowd Control is the main element in most Sorcerer builds. However, you can’t CC multiple enemies without draining your Mana. So, by activating the Aspect of Shared Misery, you get a high chance to spread the CC effect to nearby enemies without draining your Mana bar. Secondly, you can then combine it with some other Aspect to deal bonus damage to all affected enemies.
You can acquire the Aspect of Shared Misery by clearing the Oblivion dungeon in Hawezar after completing Eriman’s Pyre.
Aspect of the Deflecting Barrier:
Effect:
It grants you a 7% to 13% chance to avoid direct attacks from ranged enemies while the Barrier is active.
When playing as a Sorcerer, you will have control over most enemies within your range. However, the same can’t be said about enemies with bows and ranged attacks. So, you can overcome this flaw in your build by activating the Aspect of the Deflecting Barrier. Thus, you can now focus on the nearby targets and gradually move toward the distant ones without worrying about ranged damage.
You can acquire the Aspect of the Deflecting Barrier by completing the Lost Keep dungeon in Hawezar.
Aspect Of the Three Curses for Sorcerers:
Effect:
Increases the damage of Meteors by 35% to 50% when used against healthy enemies.
The Aspect of the Three Curses is unique to the Sorcerer class. However, it is not suitable for every build in the game. Still, if you like to see some fireworks on the battlefield, this Aspect can add a ton of fun to the scenario. For instance, you can use it as a way to start an ambush while the enemies are in full health. Similarly, you can use it when starting a boss fight to get a head start in the field.
You can acquire the Aspect of the Three Curses by completing the Serpent’s Lair Dungeon in Hawezar.
Conceited Aspect for Sorcerers:
Effect:
Increases your Damage output by 15% to 25% while the Barrier is active.
Playing as a Sorcerer surely comes with its benefits, but it has certain flaws too. For instance, the Mages and Sages don’t have as many defensive traits as a Rogue or even a Barbarian character. Moreover, you can’t go around wearing normal armor and carrying a shield as a magician. Instead, your Barrier is your only line of defense against the demons, and you will use it almost all the time. So, by activating the Conceited Aspect, you will get bonus damage for as long as the shield is active, making you a true warrior.
You can acquire the Conceited Aspect by extracting it from a Legendary Item that already has it.
Elementalist’s Aspect:
Effect:
You will gain a 20% to 40% chance of Critical Strike damage by casting Core or Mastery Skills with 100% Mana Points.
The Elementalist’s Aspect has the same value for Sorcerer as Edgemaster’s Aspect has for the Rogue class. In other words, it increases your Critical Strike Damage whenever you use a Core or Mastery skill with 100% Mana Points. It may seem impossible at first but trust me, the game offers several ways to boost your Mana regeneration. In short, you will gain damage boosts just by recovering your precious Mana.
You can acquire the Elementalist’s Aspect by completing the Pallid Delve dungeon in Dry Steppes.
Mage-Lord’s Aspect:
Effect:
The Damage Reduction of your Vyr’s Mastery Key Passive is increased by 20% to 30% per nearby enemy up to a maximum of 90%.
Vyr’s Mastery is a Key Passive of the Sorcerer class that offers increased damage output, Critical Strike Damage, and Damage Negation for 3 seconds. In other words, it is an all-in-one skill that makes you invincible for a short duration. Moreover, you can further boost the damage negation from a mere 25% up to 90%, depending on the number of enemies in your range. So, it is one of the best Legendary Aspects, suitable for most Sorcerer builds.
You can acquire the Mage-Lord’s Aspect by extracting it from a Legendary Item that already has it.
Rapid Aspect for Sorcerers:
Effect:
You will gain 15% to 30% attack speed in your Basic Skills.
Diablo 4 is a fast-paced game, so timing is everything here. You can overcome your enemies either by striking them faster or by dealing more damage per strike. As Sorcerers already have greater damage per attack, you can get a double boost by activating the Rapid Aspect. Doing so will grant you up to 30% more speed in your Basic Skill attacks so that you can quickly get through some of the hardest areas in the game.
You can acquire the Rapid Aspect by clearing the Buried Halls dungeon in Dry Steppes.
Sorcerers Recharging Aspect:
Effect:
You will gain 4 to 6 Mana every time the Chain Lightning bounces off to another attack.
The Chain Lightning Skill is probably one of the best boss-killer moves for the Sorcerer class. When you trigger the skill, a stream of lightning will go toward your enemies and bounce off to other nearby foes up to 5 times. So, if you activate the Recharging Aspect, you can gain up to 30 Mana without doing anything. Furthermore, you can combine it with the Elementalist’s Aspect to gain damage bonuses.
You can acquire the Recharging Aspect by completing the Zenith tight dungeon in Fractured Peaks.
Storm Swell Aspect:
Effect:
It grants you an 11% to 20% damage boost against Vulnerable enemies while the Barrier is active.
Vulnerable enemies receive greater damage as long as the effect is active. Fortunately, Sorcerers have more than one ways to inflict such buildup on multiple foes. So, by activating the Storm Swell Aspect, you will gain up to 20% damage boost on Vulnerable enemies while the Barrier is active. Furthermore, you can also charge up this bonus by combining it with the Conceited Aspect. In short, it is a must-have Aspect for every Sorcerer build out there.
You can acquire the Storm Swell Aspect by clearing the Onyx Hold dungeon in Dry Steppes.
Conclusion:
Sorcerer is one of the most versatile classes in Diablo 4. This class mainly uses elemental damage to deal with enemies. So, you can create a character build around any of these abilities. Still, you will need some aid to boost your damage or polish your defensive traits. In this regard, the Legendary Aspects will greatly improve your build. Therefore, this article provides the top 15 best Aspects of the Sorcerer class in Diablo 4.
