Diablo 4: How to Get Flickerstep

Diablo 4 marks a groundbreaking chapter in the esteemed action RPG series, captivating audiences worldwide with its gripping combat and the thrill of treasure hunting. Central to Diablo's allure is an advanced itemization system that tempts players with various rarity levels, each more enticing than the last, fueling the pursuit of these virtual treasures.

Within the rich tapestry of Diablo 4's loot system, unique items stand as the most sought-after treasures. These exceptional pieces bestow specific abilities and affixes, unlike any found on standard loot, making them essential for any player looking to optimize their character builds. Among these unique items is a legendary pair of boots known as Flickerstep, an artifact whose rarity and power make it a game-change for those fortunate enough to claim it. But just where can Diablo 4 players find the Flickerstep boots, and what do they do?

What are the Flickerstep boots in Diablo 4?

The Flickerstep boots are a pair of unique boots that offer a powerful ability in that they reduce the cooldown of a player's Ultimate ability when evading through enemies, up to a maximum of 10 seconds. This potent pair of boots was introduced in Diablo 4's Season 2: The Season of Blood, and as a unique that can be used on any class, is one of the most sought after items.

The Flickerstep boots provide players with the following benefits when equipped:

+ [x] All Stats
+ [x]% Movement Speed
+ [x]% Ultimate Skill Damage
+ [x]% Damage Reduction from Close Enemies
Each enemy players Evade through reduces their active Ultimate Cooldown by [x] seconds, up to 10 seconds.

Players can greatly reduce their Ultimate cooldown with these boots, especially when combining it with multiple Evade charges. But where can players find this powerful pair of boots?

How to Get Flickerstep in Diablo 4

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For players looking to get their hands on the Flickerstep boots, they will need to first advance their character to a minimum of World Tier 3. This is because unique items, such as Flickerstep, only drop on World Tier 3 and World Tier 4.

Additionally, in true Diablo fashion, all drops in the game, including Uniques are based on RNG. Therefore, luck and time invested play a major factor in players discovering the items they want. However, there are a few different ways that players can boost their chances in finding the Flickerstep boots. These are:

Completing Helltide Events
Beating Nightmare Dungeons
Slaying World Bosses
Completing Whispers of the Dead
Killing Elite Monsters

Finally, while there is no direct path to being guaranteed the Flickerstep, players can target farm the pinnacle boss of Season 2, Uber Duriel for a chance at the drop. This is because Uber Duriel has the Flickerstep boots listed directly in his drop table. Ultimately however, Diablo 4 comes down to players having the patience and time invested as well as a bit of luck, for them to secure the loot of their dreams in Sanctuary.

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