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Diablo 4 Season 9: Rogue Build Surprises with Unexpected Strength

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So here’s the scoop on Diablo 4’s Season 9, right? Everyone’s yapping about Spiritborn, Sorcerer, and Necromancer builds hogging the spotlight, but here’s this sneaky lil’ Rogue build that’s been flying under the radar. Yeah, it might take a bit of elbow grease to get rolling, but once you do, it packs a punch all the way through the endgame. It’s like, everyone thinks they know how the Rogue should use its Core skill, but lo and behold, this season’s Rogue is breaking all those rules.

Now, let’s chat about Penetrating Shot. Always been the underdog, real underwhelming compared to Rapid Fire and Twisting Blades. But something odd happened this season—thanks to nerfs on Diablo 4’s Overpower damage—suddenly Penetrating Shot is having its moment in the sun. And the irony? It’s all about how it vibes with the Azurewrath sword, not just the skill itself.

Here’s where it gets juicy. This build isn’t really about what you’d expect from Penetrating Shot. Nope, it’s all about clumping enemies together and wham-bam-ing them with Cold damage. A bit unorthodox, yeah? But it’s all these extra bits—like Caltrops or Smoke Grenades—that make Penetrating Shot dance to a different tune.

The Rogue’s gotta be smart. Dash is your get-outta-jail-free card. And Smoke Grenade? It’s your best buddy when things start getting a bit too hairy. Then there’s Caltrops—especially with the Methodical upgrade—because cold is the name of the game, folks. Shadow Clone helps by doubling up your damage potential, making things a tiny bit wild.

Now, Azurewrath? That’s the star of this show. This sword is the magic wand that spreads Cold damage all over, aided by the legendary Trickshot aspect. Imagine arrows shooting off in multiple directions—yeah, cool, right? Penetrating Shot has a crazy high Lucky Hit chance—50%, no joke—so it’s like a magical trigger for the Azurewrath.

Oh, and let’s not forget some fancy gear that boosts this setup. You know the usual suspects: Heir of Perdition, Shroud of False Death, and some others like Eaglehorn. They all add those extra layers of power.

And get this—Horadric Spells in Season 9 make this setup even more OP. Pairing a certain spell with the Astral Pillar Catalyst can hike the Lucky Hit chance even further. Battles just become a frosty playground, and foes drop like flies.

All in all, who would’ve thought the underdog skill would rise up and hold its own? Diablo 4 keeps you on your toes, and sometimes, that rogue path is the one less traveled but full of hidden treasures.

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