Summary
- Diablo 4 focuses on building the perfect character for both PvE and PvP, with players improving their skills and damage through Aspects found in dungeons.
- The best Offensive Aspects vary by class, such as the Aspect of Volatile Shadows for Rogues, Blood-Bathed Aspect for Necromancers, and Death Wish Aspect for Barbarians.
- Aspects like Shadowslicer for Rogues and Aspect of Static Cling for Sorcerers offer unique abilities that enhance gameplay, while the Aspect of Retribution can be used by any class to stun enemies and boost damage.
Diablo 4 prioritizes the player working on their character's build to make the perfect opponent for their foes to face both in PvE and PvP. By exploring Sanctuary, players will find an assortment of things that will improve their damage by boosting their skills.
While this can be done by selecting the right weapon, another crucial way of improving a player's character is through using Aspects. These Aspects are found by completing the dungeons in Diablo 4 and focus on a range of things a character may need. Offensive skills are vital for players to survive. These are the best Offensive Aspects a player can find in Sanctuary.
Updated August 29, 2023, by Megan Smith: Diablo 4's best Aspects have changed with the introduction of the first season of Diablo 4; this season is better known as the Season of the Malignant. With players being forced to start new characters to experience the season's content, there have been plenty of new things discovered with the introduction of new Offensive Aspects for players to use. Naturally, some of Diablo 4's Aspects have therefore shifted in the ranking of what classes as the best Aspect for each class depending on the current META; this update has seen other Offensive Aspects be revealed as being vital for the best builds until October, where the season will change once more.
13 Aspect Of Volatile Shadows – Rogue
Rogues have few Aspects when it comes to other categories, such as Resource Aspects. However, this lethal class is sure to find an assortment of Offensive Aspects that are sure to amaze the player. The Aspect of Volatile Shadows is only one great example. The player causes an explosion around themselves once a Dark Shroud shadow is removed.
This lethal explosion does come with a cost, as players won't be able to equip this Offensive Aspect onto their character until they have completed the Ancient's Lament dungeon in the Dry Steppes.
12 Blood-Bathed Aspect – Necromancer
Besides the powerful nature of summoning the undead for Necromancers, another vital set of skills involves blood. Blood Surge is one Necromancer skill that already deals an incredible amount of damage without the need for Aspects, though the Blood-bathed Aspect is still a welcomed addition.
With this Offensive Aspect equipped, the nova of the Blood Surge skill will strike again after a short delay of the skill being used, though this is at a reduced amount of damage. Players can earn this early in the starting region by completing the Hoarfrost Demise dungeon.
11 Death Wish Aspect – Barbarian
Barbarians are known for their aggressive playstyle that encourages players to get close and personal with their opponents in battle. The Offensive stat of Thorns is by far one of the greatest ways to improve a player's time as a Barbarian, which is made even greater through builds that focus on this.
An Aspect like Death Wish can help this build succeed further as the player will gain two-hundred-and-ninety Thorns while Berserking. Unlike the other Aspects found, Death Wish can only be achieved through progressing the campaign in Scosglen and not by completing a dungeon.
10 Shadowslicer Aspect – Rogue
Another Rogue Offensive Aspect that is vital for players to consider is the Shadowslicer Aspect. When a player uses Dash – which is something that is often used – a Shadow Clone will spawn at the player's location. This Shadow will also use the Dash skill, but it deals 25% of the base damage.
Thankfully, this Aspect is another that can be found early in a player's exploration, as the Twisted Hollow dungeon can be found in Scosglen, the region where the second act takes place in Diablo 4.
9 Crashstone Aspect – Druid
While Druids may be seen as one of the weakest classes in Diablo 4, players are still enjoying their time shapeshifting into other animals of the forest. Besides this power, players are also able to choose from various other skills, such as Storms or Earth, to be in tune with nature.
Through using the Crashstone Aspect, players can increase the amount of critical damage their Earth Skills do to opponents that are Crowd Controlled. This will give a much-needed boost to the Druid class. Players can unlock this Aspect by progressing further in the campaign that takes part in Scosglen.
8 Aspect Of Static Cling – Sorcerer
The Sorcerer class has seen a rise in popularity during Diablo 4 as the class possesses the potential to make some overpowered builds. Combining various skills together means players are likely to survive easily at higher tier worlds while using this class, which can be made even greater with the right Offensive Aspect.
By equipping the Aspect of Static Cling, players that cast Charged Bolts have an even greater percentage chance of being attracted to enemies and therefore damaging them while also lasting 300% longer. Once found at the Wretched Dive in Scosglen, players are free to become the lightning Sorcerers of their dreams.
7 Aspect Of The Expectant – All
Some Offensive Aspects may seem quite simplistic, but that's exactly what is needed to finalize a class build. The Aspect of the Expectant may be exactly what a player expects of the META in Diablo 4, as having this equipped will increase the damage of their next Core skill after using a Basic skill by five percent. This can only increase from there to a max of thirty percent.
As if it couldn't get any better, this Aspect can be unlocked early into a player's adventure; the Offensive Aspect is unlocked by completing the Underroot dungeon, which can be found in Scosglen, the second area the player explores.
6 Aspect Of Surprise – Rogue
Aspect of Surprise is by far the best Aspect for a Rogue in Diablo 4. After evading or using the ability Shadow Step, a player will leave behind stun grenades that will not only deal a small amount of damage to those who attempt to attack them but also stun the enemies momentarily.
However, although this Aspect is incredible, players shouldn't get attached to it as it's only available during the current season. Once Season of the Malignant has ended, players will no longer be able to use this Aspect and will need to search for something else to complete their build.
5 Aspect Of Retribution – All
While most Aspects are locked to specific classes, the Aspect of Retribution is one of the few that can be used by a player no matter what class they have chosen. This Offensive Aspect has an 8% chance of stunning a distant enemy for 2 seconds when they hit the player. It also buffs the player's damage by 20% to stunned enemies, making it a great addition to a player's stun build.
Unfortunately, this Aspect cannot be achieved until later in the game. Players earn the Aspect of Retribution after completing the Abandoned Mineworks found in Kehjistan.
4 Rapid Aspect – All
One of the greatest Offensive Aspects available in Diablo 4 is an Aspect that can be equipped by any class in the title. With this Aspect equipped on a player's ring or gauntlets, all Basic Skills will gain a 15% Attack Speed.
This may not sound like much, but being able to hit a target faster means players are more likely to deal with enemies quicker. This Aspect can be earned after finishing the Buried Halls dungeon in the Dry Steppes.