Going into melee combat to debuff enemies or gain resources and then finishing the job by landing precise bow attacks, all while moving in, out, and around the enemy feels like a truly unique Diablo experience.Ĭombining different skills and passive abilities to create a seamless combat experience was lots of fun, and the Rogue's Unique Class Mechanic doubles down on this part of class fantasy. In essence, Rogue gameplay and combat really begin to shine when using your loadout to its fullest potential. Similar to early-game melee skills, most Bow skills don't feel very impactful at first - but the amount of freedom they provide in combat gameplay makes up for that. Combined with early cooldown reduction and resource generation through skill upgrades, the Rogue Skill Tree offers a surprising amount of gameplay variety early on.Ī big part of that comes from the ability to switch between melee and ranged combat. However, Rogues are able to make combat feel very fluid and lightning-fast like no other class.Ĭountless melee or close-ranged abilities grant movement speed bonuses or allow the Rogue to move through enemies. Especially in the earlier stages of progression, skills focus much more on mechanical effects that don't look or feel flashy. Rogues can use dual-wielded daggers and swords in melee combat or bows in ranged combat. Unlike both Sorceress and Barbarian, Rogue gameplay feels very 'under the radar' early on - but what else would you expect from a class whose core fantasy is built around inconspicuousness and effectiveness?

The core gameplay loop of any early-game Rogue build relies on quick movement and effective combat actions.

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First and only seen in Diablo I, the Rogue tries to combine multiple aspects of Amazon and Demon Hunter gameplay while trying to fit into the grim and dark new world of Sanctuary. Last December, we were able to try out the Rogue class in Diablo IV.

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