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Meteor – Sorcerer Build for Diablo 4

A Pure Meteor Shower build with Starfall Coronet!

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Build Introduction

The MeteorMeteor Sorcerer dumps an endless fiery shower onto their foes. This endgame build guide covers everything you need to create a Meteor Sorcerer in Diablo 4, including Skill Point allocation, Paragon setup, and Legendary/Unique Items.

This endgame guide assumes your Sorcerer character is Level 60 and meets all the Build Requirements. Follow the Sorcerer Leveling Guide for help getting there.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths
  • High burst DPS
  • No Mana costs
  • Visually explosive gameplay
Weaknesses
  • High build requirements
  • Requires all Skill Cooldowns to be spammed constantly
  • Low visibility for enemy attacks during combat

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

Build Requirements

The Meteor Sorcerer requires specific gear to function. Make sure you collect the following items before switching to this build.

  • Starfall CoronetStarfall Coronet with a 6 second Charge Cooldown is required to cast MeteorMeteor often. Target-farm this item drop from The Beast in Ice.
  • Tal Rasha's Iridescent LoopTal Rasha’s Iridescent Loop provides a Cooldown Reduction affix that are not normally available on Legendary Rings. Target-farm Tal Rasha’s Iridescent Loop from Uber Varshan.
  • Amulet and Focus with Cooldown Reduction
  • Raiment of the InfiniteRaiment of the Infinite is highly recommended in this Meteor Sorcerer build. This unique item enables a speed setup with TeleportTeleport Enchantment that efficiently clears Helltides, Nightmare Dungeons, and The Pit. Target-farm this item drop from Varshan or Lord Zir.

Skill Tree Points and Skill Bar

Skill Bar Setup for Meteor Sorcerer (order does not matter)
MeteorMeteorFlame ShieldFlame ShieldTeleportTeleportFrost NovaFrost NovaIce ArmorIce ArmorIce BladesIce Blades

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

Enchantment Slots

Non-Ultimate Skills can be equipped in two available Enchantment Slots. A skill must have at least one skill point allocated to it in order to be used in the Enchantment Slot. Skill points that have been granted through gear work as well.

Slot MeteorMeteor in the first Enchantment Slot for additional procs. Meteor Enchantment is further boosted by Lucky Hit Chance bonus and Starfall CoronetStarfall Coronet.

Slot Ice BladesIce Blades in the second Enchantment Slot for additional spawns to reduce active Cooldowns with Summoned Ice BladesSummoned Ice Blades. Make sure you spam all your Skill Cooldowns in order to reduce MeteorMeteor Charge Cooldowns. Alternatively, slot TeleportTeleport for the Telestomp build variant.

Paragon

After Character Level 60, experience gains are applied to Paragon up to Level 300. A maximum of 228 Paragon Points can be obtained through Paragon Levels, Renown, and Altars of Lilith. Follow the Paragon setup designed for the Meteor Sorcerer to gain a considerable amount of progression for your character.

Glyphs are inserted into sockets on each Paragon board and can be found during various activities in Diablo 4. Level up the Glyphs included in the Paragon setup by completing The Pit. Clearing higher tiers of The Pit allows Glyphs to reach higher levels.

Important Notes:

  • Make sure you select the correct Legendary Boards and rotate them into the proper orientation.
  • Attach Legendary Boards in the order shown, as bonus requirements of Rare Nodes increase with their placement order.
  • Prioritize leveling each of your equipped Glyphs to 15 to gain the increased radius, which can be required to meet additional bonus requirements.

1. Starting Board (Control)

2. Fundamental Release (Tactician)

3. Frigid Fate (Unleash)

4. Burning Instinct (Destruction)

5. Enchantment Master (Elementalist)

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Gear, Gems, Elixirs, and Stats

The following sections cover the important systems that are essential to improving the power of your character in the endgame of Diablo 4.

Legendary Aspects

Listed below are all the best-in-slot Aspects for the Meteor Sorcerer build. Salvage Legendary Items with higher Aspect values to unlock them in the Codex of Power, and then imprint them onto Legendary Items with the preferred affixes.

Aspect of Three CursesAspect of Three Curses provides a multiplier on Critical Strike Damage, which is the same as a separate damage multiplier on all damage when you Critically Strike. With the +50 bonus effect applied to aspects on an Amulet, Aspect of Three Curses multiplies damage by 2.2 times when critting Healthy enemies (40 x 2 x 1.5 = +120% damage).

Gear SlotNameEffect
Amulet (+50% bonus effect)Aspect of Three CursesAspect of Three CursesIncrease the Critical Strike Damage of Meteor and Fireball by [20% – 40%]. Double this bonus against Healthy enemies.
Ring Slot #1 Tal Rasha's Iridescent LoopTal Rasha’s Iridescent LoopFor each type of Elemental damage you deal, gain [10 – 15%] increased damage for 4 seconds. Dealing Elemental damage refreshes all bonuses.
Sword, Focus, or Ring Slot #2Storm Swell AspectStorm Swell AspectYou deal x [15 – 35%] increased damage while Ice Armor is active. This amount is increased by another 15% against Frozen enemies.
Sword, Focus, or Ring Slot #2Aspect of Shattered StarsAspect of Shattered StarsMeteorites fall around Meteor, dealing [20 – 35%] of Meteor’s damage. Your Meteorites additionally Burn enemies they hit for [X] damage over 6 seconds.
Sword, Focus, or Ring Slot #2Aspect of Shredding BladesAspect of Shredding BladesIce Blades’ chance to apply Vulnerable is increased by 20% and the Vulnerable duration is increased by 4 seconds. You gain x [15 – 30%] Vulnerable Damage.
Note: Ice Blades are not required to gain the Vulnerable Damage.
Gloves (replaced by Fists of FateFists of Fate)Conceited AspectConceited AspectDeal [15 – 25%] increased damage while you have a Barrier active.
Sword, Focus, or Ring Slot #2Storm Swell AspectStorm Swell AspectYou deal x [21 – 30%] increased damage to Vulnerable enemies while you have a Barrier.
Sword, Focus, or Ring Slot #2Aspect of Shattered StarsAspect of Shattered StarsMeteorites fall around Meteor, dealing [20 – 35%] of Meteor’s damage. Your Meteorites additionally Burn enemies they hit for [X] damage over 6 seconds.
HelmStarfall CoronetStarfall CoronetMeteor now has 2 charges with a [11.0 – 6.0] second Charge Cooldown instead of a Mana cost, and drops 3 additional meteors around the target. Meteor’s Enchantment Effect and Enhanced Meteor drop 1 additional meteor.
Chest (replaced by Raiment of the InfiniteRaiment of the Infinite)Everliving AspectEverliving AspectYou take [20 – 25%] less damage from Crowd Controlled or Vulnerable enemies.
PantsSnowveiled AspectSnowveiled AspectIce armor makes you unstoppable and grants you 25% Damage Reduction for [3.5 – 5.0] seconds.
Boots (replaced by Esu's HeirloomEsu’s Heirloom)Aspect of FortuneAspect of FortuneYour Lucky Hit Chance is increased by [10 – 20%] while you have a Barrier active.

Gems and Runewords

Listed below are the best Gems to socket into gear for each item type.

Weapon GemsArmor GemsJewelry Gems
Grand EmeraldGrand Emerald if Critical Strike Chance is capped at 100% or Grand SapphireGrand Sapphire.Grand TopazGrand Topaz for Intelligence or Grand AmethystGrand Amethyst for increased Barrier Generation.Any Resistance Gems needed or SkullSkull for Armor (up to the 1,000 Armor cap).

Runes are unlocked during the Vessel of Hatred campaign and then start dropping during various activities. A Rune of Offering and a Rune of Invocation can be combined by inserting them into equipment with two available sockets, creating a Runeword. A limit of two Runewords can be equipped.

Insert one of the following Runewords, consisting of a Rune of Offering and a Rune of Invocation, into your equipped Staff. The other Runeword can be inserted into any equipped Helm, Chest, or Pants item. Add sockets to your equipment at the Jeweler if necessary.

RunewordsEffects
YulYul
GarGar
Gain: 50 Offering — Cast a Skill with a Cooldown.
Requires: 25 Offering, Cooldown: 1 Second — Gain 2.5% Critical Strike Chance for 5 seconds, up to 25%.
LithLith
OhmOhm
Gain: 25 Offering — Stand still for 0.3 seconds.
Requires: 600 Offering, Cooldown: 2 Seconds — Evoke the Barbarian’s Enhanced War Cry, increasing your Movement Speed and damage dealt.

If you prefer to stutter-step (move in between attacks), replace LithLith with MoniMoni.

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 Meteor Sorcerer, ranked by importance.

  1. Elixir of PrecisionElixir of Precision provides the highest damage output increase, if not already capped at 100% Critical Strike Chance.
  2. Elixir of AdvantageElixir of Advantage increases damage output, if not already capped at 100% Attack Speed bonus from gear and Paragon.
  3. Elixir of FortitudeElixir of Fortitude is the best general-purpose option for survivability. Increased Maximum Life grants larger Barriers from ProtectionProtection and Ice ArmorIce Armor.

Stat Priority and Tempering Affixes

Listed below are the affixes to prioritize on gear for Meteor Sorcerers. Each line of affixes are listed in order of importance. Affixes on the same line are considered to be equally important, but their benefits may vary depending on how much is stacked or other character stats. Bolded affixes are the most important targets for Masterworking upgrades.

A One-handed Weapon and Focus setup is preferred over a Staff, due to the beneficial utility affixes available on a Focus. A Sword is selected for the highest Damage per Hit for MeteorMeteor.

The priority order of Resistances is Lightning > Poison > Fire > Cold > Shadow. Maximum Resistance is 70% by default for each element and can be increased to 85% by various sources.

Armor is only needed until capped at 1,000.

If you are using a speed setup with Teleport Enchantment, temper the Evade Cooldown Reduction affix from the Natural Motion Manual onto your Boots and Amulet. Otherwise, temper the Movement Speed or Teleport Cooldown Reduction affixes.

Check the Tempering and Masterworking section for more details on Blacksmith upgrading.

SlotGear AffixesTempering Affixes
Sword1. Maximum Life, Intelligence, Vulnerable DamagePyromancy AugmentsPyromancy Augments (Weapon): Chance for Meteor to do Double Damage up to 100% cap
Pyromancy FinessePyromancy Finesse (Offensive): Mastery Damage
Focus1. Cooldown Reduction, Critical Strike Chance
2. Maximum Life, Intelligence
Pyromancy Augments —  FieryPyromancy Augments —  Fiery (Weapon): Chance for Meteorites to do Double Damage up to 100% cap
Pyromancy FinessePyromancy Finesse (Offensive): Mastery Damage
HelmStarfall CoronetStarfall CoronetMasterworking Priority: Ranks of Meteor
Chest1. Ranks to Defensive Skills
2. Any uncapped Resistances or Armor
3. Maximum Life, Intelligence
New Manual? (Utility): Meteor Size up to 100% cap
Worldly EnduranceWorldly Endurance (Defensive): Armor up to 1,000 cap, otherwise Frost CageFrost Cage: Ice Armor Duration
Gloves1. Critical Strike Chance
2. Any uncapped Resistances or Armor
3. Attack Speed, Lucky Hit Chance, Maximum Life, Intelligence
Pyromancy FinessePyromancy Finesse (Offensive): Mastery Damage
New Manual? (Utility): Meteor Size up to 100% cap
Pants1. Any uncapped Resistances or Armor
2. Maximum Life, Intelligence
New Manual? (Utility): Meteor Size up to 100% cap
Worldly EnduranceWorldly Endurance (Defensive): Armor up to 1,000 cap, otherwise Frost CageFrost Cage: Ice Armor Duration
BootsImplicit Stat: Attacks Reduce Evade’s Cooldown
1. Ranks to Meteor, Movement Speed
2. Any uncapped Resistances or Armor
3. Maximum Life, Intelligence
Natural MotionNatural Motion (Mobility): Evade Cooldown Reduction
New Manual? (Utility): Meteor Size up to 100% cap
Amulet1. Ranks to Devouring Blaze or Glass Cannon
2. Cooldown Reduction, Critical Strike Chance
2. Attack Speed, Movement Speed
New Manual? (Utility): Meteor Size up to 100% cap
Pyromancy FinessePyromancy Finesse (Offensive): Mastery Damage
Rings1. Critical Strike Chance
2. Lucky Hit Chance, Attack Speed, Maximum Life, Intelligence
Conjuration EfficiencyConjuration Efficiency (Resource): Ice Blades Cooldown Reduction
Pyromancy FinessePyromancy Finesse (Offensive): Mastery Damage

Unique and Mythic Items

Listed below are the recommended and optional Unique Items for the Meteor Sorcerer build. Each item description includes the most important affix to target for Masterworking upgrades.

  • Starfall CoronetStarfall Coronet (required) is a massive damage increase to MeteorMeteor, if a low enough cooldown is rolled.
    • Masterworking Priority: Ranks of Meteor
  • Tal Rasha's Iridescent LoopTal Rasha’s Iridescent Loop (required) provides up to a 75% damage multiplier with 3 elemental stacks, and the Cooldown Reduction needed for MeteorMeteor.
    • Masterworking Priority: Cooldown Reduction
  • Raiment of the InfiniteRaiment of the Infinite (highly recommended) synergizes well with this build to group and Stun enemies, increasing the chances of MeteorMeteor landing on them.
    • Masterworking Priority: Ranks of the Glass Cannon Passive
  • Tyrael's MightTyrael’s Might (optional) is the best defensive option for a Chest Armor, although this Mythic Unique Item can be difficult to obtain. The divine barrage does not contribute a significant portion of the total damage in this build.
    • Masterworking Priority: Damage Reduction
  • Fists of FateFists of Fate (recommended) increases overall damage by 50% with a perfect 300% value on the unique effect. The boosted Lucky Hit Chance value synergies well with Meteor Enchantment.
    • Masterworking Priority: Critical Strike Chance or Lucky Hit Chance
  • Esu's HeirloomEsu’s Heirloom (recommended) provides a high amount of Movement Speed and Critical Strike Chance.
    • Masterworking Priority: Movement Speed

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.

Video Overview and Gameplay Footage

Advanced Information

Additional details are provided in the following sections for a more in-depth explanation of the Meteor Sorcerer. Read this advanced information after understanding the basic overview of the build in the previous sections.

Build Mechanics

The Meteor Sorcerer requires all Skill Cooldowns to be constantly spammed in order to spawn Summoned Ice BladesSummoned Ice Blades through Ice Blades Enchantment. Max Cooldown Reduction gear and a Starfall CoronetStarfall Coronet with the lowest possible Charge Cooldown of 6 seconds are needed to cast MeteorMeteor as often as possible.

EnlightenmentEnlightenment is stacked quickly by alternating the Pyromancy, Frost, and Shock Skills included in this build.

Ice BladesIce Blades cast from the Skill Bar and spawned from Ice Blades Enchantment provide a damage multiplier through Conjuration MasteryConjuration Mastery.

Meteor Enchantment procs more Meteors, especially with a moderate amount of Lucky Hit Chance bonus in the build. In addition, AdeptAdept increases radius size to increase the chance of Meteors landing on their targets.

Damage Rotation

Use the following rotation to optimize damage.

  1. Cast at least 1 of the following Cooldown Skills to activate Barrier bonuses with ProtectionProtection.
  2. Evade to increase Movement Speed and Critical Strike Chance from Esu's HeirloomEsu’s Heirloom.
  3. Cast MeteorMeteor once or twice, depending on the toughness of your enemies.
  4. Continue spamming any Cooldown Skills as they become available to activate Ice Blades Enchantment.
  5. Continue casting Meteors when needed, making sure to Evade beforehand.

Telestomp with Raiment of the Infinite

Raiment of the InfiniteRaiment of the Infinite allows the Meteor Sorcerer to use 2 sources of TeleportTeleport offensively. Teleporting on top of enemies to Stun and group them up is called “Telestomping”. This playstyle can quickly clear groups of enemies and keep them Crowd Controlled (CC) for safety, perfect for speed-farming Helltides, Nightmare Dungeons, and The Pit!

Use the following setup for the Meteor Sorcerer.

  • Equip Raiment of the InfiniteRaiment of the Infinite to enable Telestomps. Target-farm Raiment of the Infinite from Varshan or Lord Zir for the best chances of it dropping.
  • Replace Ice BladesIce Blades with TeleportTeleport in the Enchantment Slots.
  • Equip Boots with the implicit effect, Attacks Reduce Evade’s Cooldown, which work with the Evade Teleport.

Obol Gambling

Obol gambling is a great way to potentially find item upgrades or items missing from your build. Use Obols on your target equipment for a chance to receive Greater Affixes. Check out the new tool from Icy Veins for gambling Obols in the link below.

Obol Gambling Optimization Tool

Changelog

  • October 4th, 2024: Guide updated for Season 6 (Patch 2.0.2).
  • August 6th, 2024: Guide updated for Season 5 (Patch 1.5.0).
  • May 14th, 2024: Guide updated for Season 4 (Patch 1.4.0)
  • March 5th, 2024: Guide updated for the Mid Season 3 Update (Patch 1.3.3).
  • February 13th, 2024: Guide released for Season 3 (Patch 1.3.0).
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