Rapid Fire – Rogue Build for Diablo 4 (Season 7)

Build Introduction

The Rapid Fire Rogue creates a laser beam of multiple arrows to snipe your foes. Each cast of Rapid Fire hits 8 times to deal high single-target damage to the toughest enemies, while Scoundrel’s Kiss provides the necessary Area-of-Effect (AoE) explosions to clear groups of enemies.

This endgame build guide requires a Level 60 character and Scoundrel’s Kiss to enable Rapid Fire to deal AoE damage. If you are starting a new Rogue character, check out the recommended Rogue leveling builds.

This build introduction page covers the requirements, Skill Tree points, and Mercenary setup for the Rapid Fire Rogue. Use the buttons below to navigate to the other pages of the guide.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Check the build tier lists to see how this build compares to others on Icy Veins.

Skill Tree Points and Skill Bar

Skill Bar Setup for the Rapid Fire Rogue (order does not matter)

Rapid FireHeartseekerDashCold ImbuementSmoke GrenadeConcealment

The Skill Tree above shows the full allocation of 71 Skill Points for the Rapid Fire Rogue build. Make sure you obtain the 12 Skill Points available from Renown.

Dark Shroud is not equipped on the Skill Bar. It is instead automatically activated by Umbrous Aspect.

Rapid Fire Rogue Specialization

Combo Points is the preferred Rogue Specialization for general farming due to the burst damage playstyle of the Rapid Fire Rogue. Build Combo Points with Heartseeker to unleash additional damage and arrows for Rapid Fire.

Elixirs

Visit the Alchemist in any main town to craft helpful Elixirs, or find Elixirs by killing enemies or opening chests during various activities in Diablo 4. Listed below are the best Elixirs to consume for the Rapid Fire Rogue, ranked by importance.

1. Elixir of Advantage increases damage output, if not already capped at 100% Attack Speed bonus from gear and Paragon.
2. Elixir of Resource greatly helps with Energy issues, if you do not already have the appropriate Energy gear. This elixir is highly recommended for starting characters to maintain the casting of Core Skills.
3. Elixir of Fortitude is the best general-purpose option for survivability.
4. Elixir of Iron Barbs can provide a high amount of Physical Damage Reduction. Armor becomes more effective as you approach the Armor cap (9,320 against monster level 100 and above).
5. Specific Resistance Elixirs can be utilized to survive against Uber Bosses with elemental attacks.

Witchcraft Powers

In the Season of Witchcraft (Season 7), earn seasonal reputation to unlock Witchcraft Powers. Equip the following Witchcraft Powers to enhance this build.

1. Doom Orb: Eldritch Power
   • An ominous orb of pure Eldritch energy circles you, damaging any enemy it touches for [X] Fire damage. Doom Orb may launch itself at distant enemies before returning.
   • At Rank 5: Kills or damage to Bosses empower the orb’s damage by 5%. After 100%, the orb explodes dealing [X] damage to nearby enemies before reforming 3 seconds later.
2. Aura of Siphoning: Growth and Decay Power
   • Conjure an aura of decay that deals [X] Poison damage to enemies every second.
   • At Rank 10: Each time Aura of Siphoning deals damage, you are healed for 1% of Maximum Life.
3. Aura Specialization: Lost Power
   • The size of your Aura Effects are increased by [79%].
   • At Rank 10: Increase the Critical Strike Damage by 50% against enemies inside your Aura Effects.
4. Purging Touch: Eldritch Power
   • Eldritch Effects deal [39.9%] increased damage against Headrotten.
   • At Rank 10: This damage bonus now extends to all monsters.
5. Hex of Shattering: Psyche Power
   • Damage done by your Witchcraft Effects afflicts enemies with Hex of Shattering causing them to deal [20%] reduced damage for 5 seconds.
   • At Rank 8: When any Hex Effect is applied to Headrotten, all damage will be guaranteed Critical Strikes for 5 seconds.
6. Hex of Flames: Eldritch Power
   • Lucky Hit: You have up to an 60% chance to apply Hex of Flames. Hex of Flames deals [X] additional Fire damage each time you deal damage to the target.
   • At Rank 7: Hex of Flames explodes dealing damage to all nearby enemies when you land a Critical Strike.

Mercenaries

Once the Den is unlocked during the main questline in the Vessel of Hatred expansion for Diablo 4, complete Mercenary key quests to acquire them. Hire a Mercenary and enlist a Reinforcement in the following setup.

• Hired Mercenary: Varyana
  • Skills: Cleave, Hysteria, Bloodthirst, Bloodlust
• Reinforcement: Raheir
  • Skill: Bastion
  • Opportunity: Cast when the player becomes Injured

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Changelog

• January 21, 2025: Guide updated for Season 7 (Patch 2.1.0).
• October 4, 2024: Guide updated for Season 6 (Patch 2.0.2).
• August 6, 2024: Guide updated for Season 5 (Patch 1.5.0).
• May 22, 2024: Article changed to a pure Rapid Fire build. Moved the previous Dual Core Rapid Fire Flurry Rogue build guide to another page.
• May 14, 2024: Guide updated for Season 4 (Patch 1.4.0).
• January 22, 2024: Guide updated for Season 3 (Patch 1.3.0).
• October 17, 2023: Guide updated for Season 2 (Patch 1.2.0).
• July 18, 2023: Guide updated for Season 1.