Paragon Boards are a new game system added in Diablo 4 that introduces a lot of unique content for players to enjoy. Simply put, Paragon Boards are additional levels you can add to your character once you max out the base experience level.
Therefore, you do need to be at least level 50 to unlock these boards for your character. My guide will only focus on the Paragon Boards for the Sorcerer class. However, these boards are available for every class currently in Diablo 4.
- Paragon Boards are a new level system recently added in Diablo 4.
- They allow you to increase your character’s power even after the max level cap.
- You need to be at least level 50 to access these boards.
- Each class has a different type of board with its own Glyphs and Runes.
- You can use at most 1 Glyph for a build.
- Magic Glyphs are mostly class-specific, but some overlap in some classes.
Class Boards
The Class Board for each class will always have the following configuration that I have mentioned below:
- You will have access to 1 Gylph Socket.
- 1 Legendary Node.
- 6 Rare Nodes.
- 30 Magic nodes
- A variable amount of Normal nodes that will give you flat stat increases (+5).
- Lastly, four possible Board Attachment Gates to start with.
What Are Glyphs?
Simply put, Glyphs are special items that you can fit into your Paragon Board for additional stats. They are items that are obtained like normal loot; from bosses or dungeons. Based on my experience, you can fit at most one Glyph on your board, but normally, you will use 3-4, depending on the situation you’re in. There are two types of Glyphs, Magic and Rare.
The Sorcerer Paragon Board
Now that you know what a Paragon Board is, it’s time to see what the Sorcerer Paragon Board has to offer. You can mix and match various glyphs based on your playstyle. I will discuss some of the popular builds in the section that follows.
The general rule of thumb is to go for Rare Glyphs. Unlike some of the other class Glyphs, the Sorcerer class Glyphs are already considered high-tier, which, in turn, means that it is significantly more difficult to obtain them as loot.
Rare Glyphs
The first of the two types of runes up for discussion are the Rare Glyphs. Rare runes are better in terms of power and stats and boost more area on your board. Despite the name, they aren’t that rare, so you’ll likely have more than you know what to do with.
The Rare Glyphs I explored for you as a sorcerer are listed as follows:
| GLYPH NAME |
STATS BONUS |
| Adept | For every 5 Intelligence within range, Mastery Skills gain +2.0% increased damage. |
| Charged | For every 5 Intelligence purchased within range, Crackling Energy deals +2.6% increased damage. |
| Conjurer | For every 5 Intelligence within range, Conjuration Skills gain +2.6% increased damage. |
| Control | For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, you deal +3.0% increased damage to Crowd Controlled targets. |
| Destruction | For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, Core Skills deal +2.0% increased Critical Strike Damage. |
| Electrocute | Paragon nodes within range gain a +15.0% bonus to their Lightning damage and damage reduction modifiers. |
| Elementalist | Paragon nodes within range gain a +15.0% bonus to their Non-physical damage and damage reduction modifiers. |
| Enchanter | For every 5 Intelligence purchased within range, you deal +1.3% increased Non-physical damage. |
| Exploit | For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, you deal +1.0% increased damage to Vulnerable targets. |
| Flamefeeder | For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, you deal +2.0% increased damage to Burning targets. |
| Frostbite | For every 5 Willpower purchased within range, you deal +3.0% increased damage to Chilled targets. |
| Pyromaniac | Paragon nodes within range gain a +15.0% bonus to their Fire damage and damage reduction modifiers. |
| Reinforced | Grants +25.0% bonus to all Rare nodes within range. |
| Tactician | Grants +25.0% bonus to all Rare nodes within range. |
| Territorial | For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, you deal +2.0% increased damage to Close targets. |
| Torch | For every 5 Willpower purchased within range, you deal +2.0% increased Burning damage. |
| Unleash | Grants +30.0% bonus to all Magic nodes within range. |
| Warding | Grants +25.0% bonus to all Rare nodes within range. |
| Winter | Paragon nodes within range gain a +15.0% bonus to their Cold damage and damage reduction modifiers. |
Magic Glyphs
Magic Runes are rare and class-specific runes that boost your class abilities and skills. However, some classes share some of the Glyphs, but not all.
The Magic Glyphs I explored that you can use as a Sorcerer are given below:
| GLYPH NAME |
STATS BONUS |
| Advantage | For every 5 Willpower purchased within range, you gain +1.1% increased damage to Crowd Controlled targets. |
| Ruin | For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, you gain +0.6% increased Critical Strike Damage. |
| Slayer | For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, you gain +1.1% increased damage to Elites. |
| Subdue | For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, you gain +0.4% increased damage to Vulnerable targets. |
| Wisdom | For every 5 Intelligence purchased within range, you gain +0.5% increased damage. |
Best Sorcerer Paragon Builds
With the new Paragon Boards, many new builds have been introduced for each class. This section will discuss some of the best Sorcerer Paragon Board. Some of the builds do synergize well with some of the popular Sorcerer Builds already used by a lot of players.
- Control and Exploit Build:
- Utilize Control and Exploit Glyphs for status-affect-based builds.
- Control Glyph aids in dealing with Crowd Controlled enemies (Frozen, Stunned, Slowed, or Chilled).
- Exploit Glyph maximizes damage against enemies under Crowd Control effects.
- Sustain Build:
- Focus on survivability for Glass Cannon Sorcerers.
- Imbiber Glyph buffs health for a tankier build and enhances Health Pot efficiency.
- Territorial Glyph emphasizes defensive stats to prolong survival.
Finally, the time has come to conclude my Sorcerer Paragon Board. Hopefully, you learned all you needed to about the additional leveling system for the new classes, particularly the Sorcerer. If there is something you wish to add, feel free to use the comments below.
Next:
- Diablo 4: Brought To Heel
- Diablo 4: How To Get Grandfather Sword
- Diablo 4 Black River
- Diablo 4: Damage Buckets
Thanks! Do share your feedback with us. ⚡
How can we make this post better? Your help would be appreciated. ✍
Join Our Community