Highlights
- Diablo 4’s itemization system is capable of generating exciting loot, as showcased by a unique weapon for Sorcerers.
- Sorcerers in Diablo 4 now have more viable endgame options, allowing for build diversity and improved gameplay.
- The Oculus, a unique wand introduced in Diablo 4, significantly boosts the Teleport ability for Sorcerers, transforming the gameplay experience and offering an unorthodox approach to Sorcerer gameplay.
Though not everyone is happy with the current itemization in Diablo 4, a recent showcase of a Unique Weapon for Sorcerers proves that the system is more than capable of generating exciting loot. Sorcerers in Diablo 4 are still recovering from the heavy nerfs imposed upon them during the Open Beta, but thanks to the changes introduced over the course of Diablo 4‘s Season of the Malignant, build diversity for the iconic caster class of Diablo is on the rise.
From Chain Lightning and Charged Bolts, to Firewall Sorcerer builds in Diablo 4, players are finally able to enjoy more viable endgame options than having to rely on Ice Shards to deal significant damage. While the over-reliance on defensives such as Flame Shield, Frost Nova, and Teleport is still considered problematic, most players can’t deny that Sorcerers are in a much better state now than they were at launch.
One of the things that Diablo 4‘s inaugural season introduced was The Oculus, a unique wand that many fans initially ridiculed when it was announced. It offered Sorcerers the Teleport Enhancement for free, but the drawback of teleporting players to a random location on Evade was criticized as ruining a neat concept. However, The Oculus that c3rolling shared with the official Diablo 4 subreddit has such a significant boost to Teleport Ranks that it completely trivializes the need to Evade in the first place.
That being said, unless a Sorcerer is running high-tier Nightmare Dungeons in Diablo 4, they will rarely be in any serious danger from using The Oculus’ random Evade. With +3 Evade Charges and +15 Teleport Ranks, this item transforms the Sorcerer experience in Diablo 4 into that of the Sorceress from Diablo 2. Being able to spam Teleport at will, with no cooldown and decent damage, has given The Oculus a special place in the heart of many Sorcerer players in Diablo 4.
What prevents The Oculus from becoming an overpowered Unique item in Diablo 4 is the simple fact that it prioritizes utility over damage, as it boasts no offensive stats on its own. Though Diablo 4‘s Season of Blood has promised plenty of fixes to the game’s itemization, it is highly likely that The Oculus will remain unchanged from its current iteration. As it stands, it is a niche weapon, but also an extremely potent choice for players seeking an unorthodox approach to Sorcerer gameplay.
Diablo 4 is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
