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· Introducing the recommended starter build for the Warlock class in Diablo 4's new DLC for story completion.
· This build is adjusted from a popular overseas build site to be easily assembled even during story progression.
· For gear, prioritize equipping items with higher item levels; story completion is possible without needing specific legendary powers.
· Soul Shards, one of the Warlock's core elements, are unlocked after completing the class quest. The combination of 'Whispers in the Dark' and 'Demon Fragments' is recommended. This combination reduces resource cost when using Shadow skills and increases damage.

· The target level for story completion is approximately 60-65, and skill points are allocated accordingly.
· Basic Skill: 'Seed of Doom' (1 point)
· Core Attack Skill: 'Demon Chain' (Recommended to invest up to 15 points)
· Movement/Utility Skill: 'Hell's Reach' (1 point, helps break free from crowd control and allows for quick repositioning)
· Summoning Skill: 'Demon's Boon' (Targets enemies for sustained damage and applies Vulnerable)
· Crowd Control Skill: 'Plague Ward' (Applies a gravity effect to enemies, amplifying damage)
· Ultimate Skill: 'Swarm of Horrors' (Powerful area-of-effect damage, can be used while moving, long duration)

Skill	Recommended Investment & Modifiers
Seed of Doom	Basic Skill, Blight Modifier
Demon Chain	Core Attack Skill, Invest up to 15 points, Ambush and Damage Modifiers
Hell's Reach	Movement Skill, 1 point, Gloomwalker and Absorption Modifiers
Demon's Boon	Summoning Skill, Focus Resource and Vulnerable Modifiers
Plague Ward	Crowd Control Skill, Movement Speed and Activation Range Modifiers
Swarm of Horrors (Ultimate)	Invest up to 15 points, Additional Attack and Pestilence Modifiers

· Remaining skill points can be used to level up Demon's Boon, Hell's Reach, or Plague Ward, or invested in other skills for flexible gameplay.

· For mercenaries, the 'Raka' is recommended. Utilize skills like 'Two-Handed Smash' and effects when 'Chains' are activated. This helps reduce damage to allies.
· The new system, 'Charem,' involves equipping dropped items. Instead of searching for specific great options, equip them based on the situation.
· Notably, the 'Superior Skill Set' (green Charem) provides a 50% experience bonus when three sets are equipped, along with useful effects like increased gold acquisition, movement speed, and attack speed. It's highly recommended to prioritize using these during story progression.

· The Warlock is powerful enough to engage in combat effectively without complex skill management.
· Core Combo: Recover resources with the basic skill (Seed of Doom), then use the core attack skill (Demon Chain) to deal damage.
· Supplement this by using the summoning skill (Demon's Boon) and crowd control skill (Plague Ward) to maximize sustained damage and enemy debuffs.
· The ultimate skill (Swarm of Horrors) deals powerful area-of-effect damage, making it effective when enemies are clustered or during boss fights.
· The movement skill (Hell's Reach) is primarily used to escape dangerous situations or reposition, while focusing on attack skills is more efficient during normal combat.
· It's more advantageous for damage amplification to use Demon's Boon on a wide area rather than targeting specific enemies.
· Resource management is the main concern; the build performs strongly even without strict adherence to skill combo order.

· This build is designed for fast and smooth story progression, boasting high versatility and strong performance.
· However, after clearing the story, it might feel somewhat simplistic. Therefore, it's recommended to farm various legendary items to transition into a more powerful and unique build.
· We encourage exploring various builds for the new Warlock character to enjoy Diablo 4 to the fullest.