Build Introduction
The Rapid Fire Rogue creates a laser beam of multiple arrows to snipe your foes. Each cast of 
Rapid Fire hits multiple 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.
Check the build tier lists to see how this build compares to others on Icy Veins.
Strengths and Weaknesses
- Rapid Fire is modified to deal both single-target and AoE damage.
- Plenty of Crowd Control from Stuns and Freezes
- Fast paced and fun playstyle
- Build requires Scoundrel’s Kiss
- Combo Point builds require rotations
- Exploding arrows can be difficult to aim
Quick Navigation
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Skill Bar and Skill Tree Points
Rapid Fire
Heartseeker
Dash
Cold Imbuement
Smoke Grenade
ConcealmentThe 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.
If you want to see how everything plays out in combat, check out the Rotation and Playstyle section for a quick breakdown.
Rogue Class Mechanic – 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.
Horadric Spell and Jewels (Season 9)
Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim offers seasonal powers that can be utilized to enhance this build. Access Horadic Spells from the Powers tab in the character sheet, and place Horadic Jewels into Jewelry slots.
Horadric Spell
The Horadric Catalyst is the base power of your spell, attached to a Skill slot on the Skill bar and triggered when the Skill is cast. The Catalyst is combined with one Infusion that modifies the damage type, and three Arcana that enhance the baseline power of the spell.
| Type | Power | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst |  Astral Pillar(equipped on Shadow Clone) | Cooldown: 7 seconds Lucky Hit: 12% Shape an Ethereal Column that Taunts for 4.9 seconds. Piercing waves flow from it and deal 1127% damage, until you create another one or move too far away. Rank 10: The Taunted enemies become Vulnerable and move faster. |
| Infusion |  Nebulous Extract | Your Spell Catalyst now deals Shadow and or Corrupting damage. Enemies hit by it deal 10% reduced damage for 7 seconds. While equipped, your Shadow Damage Bonus is equal to that of your highest Damage Type Bonus. Rank 5: Deactivates monster Summoner effects for 8 seconds. |
| Arcana |  Bloody Charm | Your Catalyst gains a specialized Execute effect for non-Boss enemies with 20% or less Life. Astral Pillar: Will launch additional waves towards Executable non-Boss enemies to Execute them. |
| Arcana |  Potent Alloy | Your Catalyst destroys enemy Barriers and Knocks them Down for 5 seconds after the removal. |
| Arcana |  Fractured Core | Your Catalyst deactivates monster Damage Resistance Aura effects for 5 seconds, but you take 10% more stacking damage for the same time. |
Horadric Jewels
Insert the following Horadric Jewels into Jewelry slots to enhance the Horadric Spell.
| Jewel | Effect |
|---|---|
 Idol From Below | You gain x6% primary stat, x6% Maximum Life and you are always Unhindered. However, you will be hunted in Sanctuary’s darkest places by Jewel Guardians who were entombed to protect this relic. |
| Scornful Light | You deal x20% and take x10% more Elemental damage. |
 Myriad Stone | After you cast you Catalytic Skill, if it is an Ultimate, gain +30% Attack Speed for 10 seconds. |
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
- Skills:
- Reinforcement: Raheir
- Skill:
Bastion - Opportunity: Cast when the player becomes Injured
- Skill:
Season 9 Updates
A brief summary of the seasonal changes is provided below. For a complete overview of Season 9, take a look at the comprehensive season guide.
Concealment - Previously: The Skill that breaks Concealment will always be a guaranteed Critical Strike and makes enemies Vulnerable for 6 seconds.
- Now: Breaking Concealment causes all Skills for 4 seconds to be guaranteed Critical Strikes and make enemies Vulnerable for 3 seconds.
Precision: Damage bonus is capped at 360%.- Cheat’s Aspect
- Previously: You take 10-30% less damage from Crowd Controlled enemies. Whenever a Crowd Controlled enemy deals direct damage to you, gain 15% Movement Speed for 2 seconds.
- Now: You have 5-15% increased Damage Reduction and 10% increased Movement Speed, doubled while below 50% Maximum Life.
Eldritch Bounty - Previously: When you attack with an Imbued Skill you gain 3% Maximum Resistance and 30% increased damage for that Imbuement’s Element for 9 seconds.
- Now: Each equipped Imbuement Skill grants 3% Maximum Resistance and 30% increased damage for that Imbuement’s Element.
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Changelog
- June 27, 2025: Guide updated for Season 9 (Patch 2.3.0)
- April 26, 2025: Guide updated for Season 8 (Patch 2.2.0)
- 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.
