I didn’t expect to enjoy Rogue this season as much as I did, but once I tried the Death Trap Shadowstrike build, I basically stopped playing everything else. It has that rare combination of simplicity and depth that keeps you engaged without overwhelming you buy Diablo 4 gold.

Death Trap’s new cooldown mechanic is the star of the show. Every crit reduces the cooldown, and because Rogues crit constantly, the trap becomes a pseudo-spammable nuke. You almost never wait for it. You just Shadowstep in, drop the trap, and the entire room blows up in spectacular fashion.

I use Shadowstep and Dash for mobility and Shadow Imbuement for chain explosions. It's simple but incredibly effective. The aspects—especially Trickshot and Explosive—create a cascade of traps and massive blasts. When you add Shako and Echo Shards, the build turns into something completely absurd.

The fact that it cleared Tower floor 95 in PTR tests tells you everything. But what really matters is that it feels good to play. You’re constantly moving, constantly triggering traps, constantly blowing up entire rooms. It’s fast, stylish, and surprisingly tanky once you get the rhythm down.

If you want a build that feels powerful right away but also scales like crazy with better gear, this is the one. I’ve never felt so slick and unstoppable while playing Rogue Diablo 4 Items.