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Rogue Class Guide

Resource EnergyClass mechanic Specializations – Combo Points, Inner Sight, PreparationAdded Base game (2023)
MeleePlaystyleRangedPlaystyle

Diablo IV's agile fighter – daggers, bows, traps and imbuements, with a choice of melee or ranged play.

Updated 31 October 2026Checked for patch Season of Hell's Legacy2 sources
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The Rogue is a fast, flexible fighter who can switch between melee and ranged combat. Imbuements add poison, cold or shadow to your attacks, and traps and dashes control the battlefield.

How it plays

Energy fuels the Rogue's skills, from Twisting Blades up close to Penetrating Shot and Rapid Fire at range. The class mechanic, Specializations, lets you choose between Combo Points, Inner Sight and Preparation.

Who it suits

Players who like speed, mobility and precise play.

Tips

Melee or rangedThe Rogue carries both a melee weapon and a bow or crossbow – build around one style.
Imbue your attacksPoison, Cold and Shadow Imbuements change how your skills work and add big damage.
Keep movingDash and Shadow Step help you dodge – the Rogue isn't as tanky as a Barbarian.

Compare every class on the class overview, or start with the Beginner's Guide.

Reference page written by AI (Claude) and checked against the sources above. Games change with every patch – the patch this page was last checked for is shown at the top.