Diablo 4 has some amazing features that truly allow players to create their characters their own. Whether you're following someone else's build for your Class or you have created your own, you still have the ability to create something unique with your character.
One thing that Diablo 4 allows you to do is to add Aspects to your equipment. These Aspects are modifiers that allow you to turn your Rare items into Legendary items. They add the Legendary qualifiers to these items and can be extremely useful for players who want to become the best that they can be. If you need some tips for Rogues, this guide will help you find out which Aspects to use.
Updated by Erin Rice on August 13, 2023: As Diablo 4 matures, players have uncovered better builds and ways to go about creating Rogues. This update seeks to work with that new information. There are 5 new entries to the list for players who want to have the best Rogue they can build.
30 Accelerating Aspect
This is an Offensive Aspect available to Rogues. The description for it reads "Critical Strikes with Core Skills increase your Attack Speed by [15-25]% for 5 seconds." What makes this so good is that the faster you attack, the more damage you will do. This Aspect helps increase your Attack Speed anytime you land a Critical Strike.
Unfortunately, while this is a great Aspect, it doesn't have a Codex of Power. This means that it can be pretty challenging to find and use. The only way to get the Aspect is by finding an item with it already imbued and extracting it.
Type: Offensive
Items: 1H Weapons, 2H Weapons, Amulets, Gloves, and Rings
29 Vengeful Aspect
This is a pretty great Aspect for Rogues. Its description reads "Lucky Hit: Making an enemy Vulnerable has up to a [30-50%] chance to grant +3% increased Critical Strike Chance for 3 seconds, up to +9%." What makes this great is that if you cause an enemy to be Vulnerable, you will have an increased chance of getting a Critical Strike.
You can find the Aspect's Codex of Power in the Inferno Dungeon in the Kehjistan region. You can also find items that already have the Aspect imbued and extract them from the items that way. Then you can put it on any weapon you want.
Type: Offensive
Items: 1H Weapons, 2H Weapons, Amulets, Gloves, and Rings
28 Toxic Alchemist's Aspect
This is another good option for Rogues wanting an Offensive Aspect. The Aspect's description reads "Lucky Hit: Damaging a Poisoned enemy with a Shadow Imbued Skill has up to a 75% chance to create a toxic explosion that applies [X] Poisoning damage over 5 seconds to the target and surrounding enemies." This is great since a lot of builds use poisons. If you damage a Poisoned enemy with a Shadow Imbued Skill, you have a chance to create a toxic explosion to do damage to all enemies around you.
This Aspect, unfortunately, does not have a Code of Power located anywhere. This means that you'll have to work hard to find an item that has the Aspect already imbued on it. If it does, you can extract it and imbue it on another item.
Type: Offensive
Items: 1H Weapons, 2H Weapons, Amulets, Gloves, and Rings
27 Aspect Of The Protector
This is a great Defensive Aspect for Rogues. The description reads "Damaging an Elite enemy grants you a Barrier absorbing up to [X] damage for 10 seconds. This effect can only happen once every 30 seconds." What makes this great is that Barriers can help protect you. If you're in a difficult battle, this could be a lifesaver.
If you want to find this Aspect, you will need to work for it. It is found in the Lost Archives dungeon located in the Fractured Peaks area of the map. You can also find an item with it already imbued and extract it from that.
Type: Defensive
Items: Amulet, Chest Piece, Helm, Pants, Shield
26 Aspect Of Disobedience
This is another great Defensive Aspect for Rogues. The Aspect's description reads "You gain [0.25 - 0.50]%[x] increased Armor for 4 seconds when you deal any form of damage, stacking up to [15.00 - 30.00]%[x]." The importance of this is obvious. If you do any type of damage, you will increase your Armor and that can stack. This can help make up for Rogues not having the best armor in the game.
If you want this Aspect, you will need to head to the Halls of the Damned. This dungeon is found in the Scouring Sands within the Kehjistan region of the map. You can also find items with the Aspect and extract it from them.
Type: Defensive
Items: Amulet, Chest Piece, Helm, Pants, Shield
25 Aspect Of Siphoned Victuals
Here is another Defensive Aspect that is useful for Rogues. Its description reads "Lucky Hit: Damaging a Vulnerable enemy with a Core Skill has up to a [10-20]% chance to drop a Healing Potion." This can be super useful due to the fact that anytime you damage a Vulnerable enemy with a Core Skill, you could get a potion. Core Skills will be the Skills you use the most.
This Aspect is another one you can find a Codex of Power for. You'll want to make your way to Leviathan's Maw, a dungeon located within the Toxic Fens in Hawezar. You can also find items with it and extract it that way.
Type: Defensive
Items: Amulet, Chest Piece, Helm, Pants, Shield
24 Energizing Aspect
The Energizing Aspect is a Resource Aspect that can be beneficial to Rogues. Its description reads "Damaging an Elite enemy with a Basic Skill generates [3 - 7] Energy." Rogues rely on Energy to be able to use their Skills. This means that when you damage an Elite enemy with your Basic Skills, you will gain more Energy to use.
This Aspect has a Codex of Power. It can be found in the Sanguine Chapel dungeon within the Seat of the Heavens area of the Fractured Peaks. You can also find items with the Aspect and extract it that way.
Type: Resource
Items: Rings
23 Aspect Of Inner Calm
This is another great option for Rogues in terms of Offensive Aspects. Its description says "Deal [5.0-10]%[x] increased damage for each second you stand still, up to 30%[x]." This is so amazing since you can deal a lot more damage if you're able to stand still while attacking. This isn't too difficult to do as a Rogue.
This Aspect can be found in the Raethwind Wilds Dungeon in the Scosglen region of the game. It can also be found on items that already have the Aspect and extracted from them. This allows you to add them to any item you want.
Type: Offensive
Items: 1H Weapons, 2H Weapons, Amulets, Gloves, and Rings
22 Aspect of Audacity
This Aspect is a newer Aspect in the game. It is available for all Classes in the game. Its description says "When there are at least 5 Close enemies, Stun them for [2-4] seconds. This can only occur once every 20 seconds." This is so great because if you get overrun by enemies, this will help you Stun them. You can then either get away, catch your breath, or attack.
This Aspect is special. It was added in Season 1 of the game, meaning it wasn't in there at the start of the game. In order to obtain this specific Aspect, you will need to progress through the Season Journey with a character.
Type: Utility
Items: Helm, Chest Armor, Gloves, Boots, Shields, Amulet
21 Pestilent Points
This is another Aspect that is amazing for Rogues. This Aspect's description reads "Every third cast of Puncture is Poison Imbued with 100-150% of normal potency." What makes this so great is that Puncture is a Skill that almost all Rogues will use all the time. This will add Poison Imbuement to your Skill every third cast.
This is another Aspect that was added during Season 1 of the game. In order to obtain this Aspect, like the one before it, you must progress through the Season Journey with a character. Eventually, you will be able to unlock this.
Type: Offensive
Items: 1H Weapons, 2H Weapons, Amulets, Gloves, and Rings
20 Rapid Aspect
The Rapid Aspect is a basic Offensive Aspect for Rogues that is actually pretty great. Its description reads "Basic Skills gain [15-30%] Attack Speed." This means that any Basic Skills you use (which will be a lot) will have an increase in Attack Speed. This can mean the difference between life and death since you can attack more often and quicker.
This Aspect is found in the Buried Halls Dungeon, which can be found in the Dry Steppes area of the map. You can also find items with this Aspect already imbued and you can extract it to put it on the item of your choice.
Type: Offensive
Items: 1H Weapons, 2H Weapons, Amulets, Gloves, and Rings
19 Aspect Of Imitated Imbuement
The Aspect of Imitated Imbuement is another Aspect that is a great option for Rogues. Its description reads "Your Shadow Clones also mimic the Imbuements applied to your Skills. Casting an Imbuement Skill grants your active Shadow Clone [8-16]%[x] increased damage for 5 seconds." This makes a solid choice for an Aspect.
What makes this such a great option is that the Skill Shadow Clones is used in a lot of endgame Rogue builds. This will allow your Shadow Clones to do your Imbuement damage and at an increased amount. Unfortunately, this Aspect can only be found and extracted from other items.
Type: Offensive
Items: 1H Weapons, 2H Weapons, Amulets, Gloves, and Rings
18 Aspect Of Branching Volleys
This is another Offensive Aspect for Rogues. The Apsect of Branching Volleys has a description that reads "Barrage's arrows have [15-25]% chance to split into 2 arrows whenever they ricochet." Anytime you use the Skill Barrage, there is a chance your arrow will split and cause even more damage.
This is such a great Aspect since Barrage is another skill a lot of Rogues use. It allows you to do more damage with the Skill. You can find this Aspect in the Shadowed Plunge in Hawezar. You can also extract it from other items.
Type: Offensive
Items: 1H Weapons, 2H Weapons, Amulets, Gloves, and Rings
17 Infiltrator's Aspect
This is an Offensive Aspect that is ideal for Rogues that use the Skill Poison Trap. Its description reads "Poison Trap no longer breaks Stealth and triggers no Cooldown or arm time while you are in Stealth. All Poison Traps activate when you exit Stealth and Poison Trap’s Cooldown will be [5.0 - 8.0] seconds per trap placed." This means that you can stay in Stealth and have no Cooldown. The Traps activate when you leave Stealth.
A large majority of Rogues use Poison Traps as a way to hit multiple enemies at once. This will allow you to lay more Traps in a shorter amount of time. You can find this Aspect on other items and extract it. There is no Codex of Power for the Aspect.
Type: Offensive
Items: 1H Weapons, 2H Weapons, Amulets, Gloves, and Rings
16 Aspect Of Arrow Storm
This Aspect is a great one for Rogues that utilize their bows often. The description reads "Lucky Hit: Your Marksman Skills have up to a 10% chance to create an arrow storm at the target's present location, dealing [X]% Physical damage over 3 seconds. You can have up to 5 active arrow storms." This means that any Marksman Skill you use can create an arrow storm.
What makes this so great is that a lot of Rogues do use Marksman Skills when using a bow. This means that you can do an even greater amount of damage with it. You can find the Aspect at the Howling Warren in Scosglen. It can also be extracted from items.
Type: Offensive
Items: 1H Weapons, 2H Weapons, Amulets, Gloves, and Rings
15 Ravenous Aspect
The Ravenous Aspect is a great Aspect for Rogues. Its description reads, "Killing a Vulnerable enemy grants you (XX)% increased Energy Regeneration for 4 seconds." This is one of the best Aspects for those following a leveling guide for the Rogue.
What makes this specific Aspect so valuable is the fact that it will increase your Energy Restoration. While this may only happen for a short amount of time and the amount depends on your level, this is extremely helpful. Rogues use Energy when they use their Skills. Having this Aspect makes things so much easier. The Codex of Power for this is found in the Shifting City in Dry Steppes or from an item with it.
Type: Resource
Items: Rings
14 Aspect Of Quickening Fog
This is another great Aspect for Rogues. The Aspect's description reads "You automatically drop a Smoke Grenade at the end of Dash. Dash's Cooldown is reduced by [0.25-0.35] seconds for each enemy this way, up to [0.75- 1.05] seconds." This is a great Aspect for those following the Penetrating Shot build.
What makes this so good is that you're going to use Dash a lot while trying to avoid enemies. Dashing will cause a Smoke Grenade to appear, allowing you more opportunities to escape. This is a great Aspect to have if you find yourself needing to escape or dodge a lot. The only way to obtain this Aspect is by extracting it from another Legendary Item.
Type: Offensive
Items: 1H Weapons, 2H Weapons, Amulets, Gloves, and Rings
13 Aspect Of The Expectant
This Aspect is great for Rogues following any build. The Aspect's description reads "Attacking enemies with a Basic Skill increases the damage of your next Core Skill cast by [5-10]% up to 30%." This can truly help you do some great damage.
What makes this Aspect so amazing is that you will use Basic Skills a ton. Using them will increase the damage done by your next Core Skill, which you will also use a lot. It is a way to add some damage to your build, especially if you don't have much. You can obtain this Aspect in the Underroot Dungeon in Scosglen or by extracting it from an item that already has it.
Type: Offensive
Items: 1H Weapons, 2H Weapons, Amulets, Gloves, and Rings
12 Edgemaster's Aspect
Some players have found that this Aspect is great while playing as a Twisting Blades Rogue. The Aspect's description reads, "Skills deal up to [10- 20%] increased damage based on your available Primary Resource when cast, receiving the maximum benefit while you have full Primary Resource." This can be super helpful if used properly.
What makes this Aspect great is that, depending on how much Energy you have, you can do more damage with your Skills. The Primary Resource is just whatever your class uses to cast Skills. For Rogues, this is Energy. When your Energy is full, you can reach that maximum benefit. This can be obtained by completing the Oldstones Dungeon in Scosglen. You can also find items with this Aspect.
Type: Offensive
Items: 1H Weapons, 2H Weapons, Amulets, Gloves, and Rings
11 Exploiter's Aspect
This is another great Aspect for Rogues. If you use any time of Crowd Control, this one is for you. The Aspect's description is "You have 20% increased Crowd Control Duration. While enemies are Unstoppable, you deal [20-50%]" This makes any build with Crowd Control work well.
What makes this such a great Aspect is the fact that Crowd Controlling is something Rogues often do, depending on the builds. If you have one of these builds, the duration of your Crowd Control will be increased. You won't have to worry about losing that Crowd Control for a longer time. The only way to obtain this Aspect is by finding an item with it.
Type: Utility
Items: Helm, Chest Armor, Gloves, Boots, Shields, Amulet