Diablo 4 first season brought unexpected surprises, and one of the standout builds to emerge is the Omnipower Chain Lightning Sorcerer for PvP. With the potent Omnipower Sorcerer-specific malignant heart and a unique setup featuring Chained Lightning, this build unleashes devastating bursts of damage. In this guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of this d4 build, including gear, skills, and strategies, to help you dominate in the fields of hatred.

 

• The Core of the Build
• Defensive Aspects and Gear
• Offensive Aspects and Affixes
• Malignant Hearts
• Skills and Paragon
• Enchantments
• Potions
• PvP Strategies and Tips
• Conclusion

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↖ The Core of the Build

• Omnipower Malignant Heart: Key to the build, ideal with the lowest Mana roll (35) to maximize damage.
• High Maximum Mana: Aim for at least 175 Mana to cast five Chain Lightnings in a single trigger.
• Specific Gear: Prioritize Max Mana on your helmet and both rings.

 

↖ Defensive Aspects and Gear

• Frost Blitz Aspect: Offers an extra Frost Nova charge for better crowd control.
• Disobedience: Still a solid choice for PvP, provides defensive utility.
• Ice Barrier and Flame Shield: Enhance survivability.

 

↖ Offensive Aspects and Affixes

• Critical Strike Chance and Critical Strike Damage: Prioritize these affixes for maximum damage.
• Lightning Critical Strike Damage: A valuable role for Sorcerers.
• Max Mana Nodes: Take these to ensure you have enough Mana for Omnipower.
• Charging Aspect: Essential for high Mana regeneration.

 

↖ Malignant Hearts

• Omnipower vs. The Barber: Omnipower is the primary choice, while The Barber can be a viable alternative with different gear adjustments.
• Blue Socket: Heart of Revenge for consistent damage reduction.
• Orange Socket: Carriage Heart of Tal'Rasha for damage, but consider other options based on your playstyle.

 

↖ Skills and Paragon

• Chain Lightning with Greater Chain Lightning: Your primary damage-dealing skill.
• Fireball: Enchantment for burning enemies.
• Teleport, Flame Shield, Ice Barrier, Frost Nova: Defensive skills for crowd control and survival.
• Devouring Blaze: Max this skill for increased damage.
• Unstable Currents: Optional, provides extra burst potential.
• Veer's Mastery: Key passive for the build.

 

↖ Enchantments

• Chain Lightning and Fireball: Ideal enchantments for maximizing damage.
• Teleport and Flame Shield: Consider using these for added utility.

 

↖ Potions

Non-craftable potions from Hell Tides: Look out for Lucky Hit Chance, Increased Critical Chance, Increased Critical Strike Damage, and Max Health potions for added survivability and damage.

 

↖ PvP Strategies and Tips

• Mark Yourself for Blood: Gain the upper hand by initiating combat.
• Cooldown Management: Balance your stuns and crowd control to outmaneuver opponents.
• Mana Management: Use Chain Lightning wisely, and be mindful of your Mana pool.
• Kiting and Dodging: Adapt your playstyle against opponents who try to kite or dodge your attacks.
• Anticipate Counters: Be aware that experienced opponents may try to counter your Mana-hungry playstyle.

 

↖ Conclusion

The Omnipower Chain Lightning Sorcerer build offers an exhilarating PvP experience with its high burst damage potential and crowd control abilities. By mastering the build's gear, skills, and strategies, you can become a formidable contender in the fields of hatred, unleashing devastating Chain Lightnings to strike fear into your opponents. Embrace the power of the omnipower sorcerer and dominate the PvP arena in Diablo 4.