Best Spiritborn Builds for Leveling, Endgame, and PvP in Diablo 4 Season 6

Diablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred expansion introduces players to the Spiritborn, a new class. Below, you’ll find the finest Spiritborn builds tailored for leveling, endgame, and PvP encounters in Season 6.

The Spiritborn embodies a shamanistic warrior archetype, evolving from the Witch Doctor seen in previous Diablo titles. As a fresh addition to Season 6, Spiritborn builds are still limited compared to other character classes on our tier list.

The bright side is that several Spiritborn builds are gaining traction in the current meta, with one rising above the rest for leveling, endgame, and PvP. While we anticipate that new builds will emerge over time, currently, this is the leading Spiritborn configuration.

Top Spiritborn Leveling Build

The standout Spiritborn build at the moment is the Eagle Quill Volley, which emphasizes the titular skill as its primary mode of offense.

As you embark on your journey and begin leveling your Spiritborn, allocate your skill points following this sequence:

Level	Skill
1	Thunderspike
2	Enhanced Thunderspike
3	Accelerated Thunderspike
4	Quill Volley
5	Quill Volley
6	Quill Volley
7	Quill Volley
8	Quill Volley
9	Enhanced Quill Volley
10	Advantageous Quill Volley
11	Soar
12	Ravage
13	Vigorous
14	Velocity
15	Velocity
16	Velocity
17	Enhanced Ravager
18	Replenishing Ravager
19	Rushing Claw
20	Enhanced Rushing Claw
21	Invasive Rushing Claw
22	Vigorous
23	Vigorous
24	Focal Point
25	Apex
26	Apex
27	Apex
28	Enhanced Soar
29	Replenishing Soar
30	Endurance
31	Fueled
32	The Seeker
33	Harmonious Seeker
34	Exalted Seeker
35	Vital Strikes
36	Diminishment
37	Diminishment
38	Diminishment
39	Brilliance
40	Brilliance
41	Brilliance
42	Acceleration
43	Acceleration
44	Acceleration
45	Potent
46	Potent
47	Potent
48	Resolution
49	Sustenance
Renown 1	Intricacy
Renown 2	Initiative
Renown 3	Spiritual Attunement
Renown 4	Supremacy
Renown 5	Supremacy
Renown 6	Supremacy
Renown 7	The Seeker
Renown 8	The Seeker
Renown 9	The Seeker
Renown 10	The Seeker
Renown 11	Rock Splitter
Renown 12	Enhanced Rock Splitter
Renown 13	Ravage
Renown 14	Ravage
Renown 15	Ravage
Renown 16	Ravage
Renown 17	Patient Guard
Renown 18	Auspicious
Renown 19	Auspicious
Renown 20	Auspicious
Renown 21	Resilient
Renown 22	Resilient
Renown 23	Resolution
Renown 24	Resolution
Renown 25	Spiritual Attunement
Renown 26	Spiritual Attunement

Spirit Hall Selection

At level 15, choose Eagle as your Primary Spirit and Jaguar for your Secondary Spirit. This combination will help you develop the most effective Spiritborn build possible.

Quill Eagle build Diablo 4 — Image courtesy of dexerto/Blizzard

The various Spiritborn builds are significantly influenced by their Spirit Animals.

Optimal Leveling Rotation

When approaching mobs and elite enemies, use your skills in the following order:

Soar
Ravage
Rushing Claw
Quill Volley
The Seeker (Ultimate)
Thunderspike

Begin your rotation with Soar to render enemies Vulnerable, ensuring a critical hit. Follow it up with Ravager to boost your damage for 6 seconds; with each kill, you can extend its duration and maintain the offensive pressure. Next, utilize Rushing Claw to dash through foes and accumulate additional damage with each hit.

After softening up the targets, unleash Quill Volley. Reserve The Seeker for more challenging battles or large enemy groups, as it inflicts substantial damage and guarantees critical hits. Finally, intersperse Thunderspike between cooldowns to generate Vigor.

Top Leveling Legendary Aspects

Here are the most effective legendary aspects to complement your Quill Volley Eagle Spiritborn during the leveling phase:

Aspect Name	Effect	Source	Location
Rebounding	Causes Quill Volley feathers to explode at their peak and return, inflicting extra damage.	Forge of Malice	It’s a place
Haste	You gain Bonus Movement Speed for 2 seconds with every second spent moving.	Seething Underpass	It’s a place
Disobedience	Increases your Armor for 4 seconds after dealing damage.	Halls of the Damned	I develop
Fell Soothsayer	Makes enemies around you Vulnerable for 5 seconds after casting an Incarnate Skill. Killing a Vulnerable enemy echoes part of the damage dealt to a nearby foe.	Ularian Sepulcher	It’s a place

Recommended Leveling Mercenary

The ideal mercenary to team up with while leveling your Spiritborn in Diablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred expansion is Subo.

He provides an advantageous “map hack” for effortless navigation, a 20% boost in movement speed, and enhances your Critical Strike chance by 25%. These attributes are particularly beneficial for Spiritborn players eager to tackle new challenges.

Optimal Spiritborn Endgame Build

The Quill Volley Eagle Spiritborn build remains the most effective choice for endgame content. There’s minimal need for respec, but make sure to adjust your skills according to the following list after completing the campaign and reaching level 50 or higher.

Active Skills

Active Skill	Upgrades	Points Allocated
Rock Splitter	Enhanced	5
Quill Volley	Enhanced, Advantageous	5
Ravage	Enhanced, Measured	1
Armored Hide	Enhanced, Reinforced	1
Counterattack	Enhanced, Reinforced	1
Scourge	Enhanced, Adaptable	1
The Hunger	Harmonious, Exalted	5

Passive Skills

Passive Skill	Points
Vigorous	2
Balanced Exertion	3
Mirage	1
Unrestrained Power	3
Focal Point	1
Apex	3
Endurance	1
Perseverance	3
Patient Guard	1
Auspicious	3
Resilient	3
Brilliance	3
Potent	3
Furnace	3
Resolution	3
Spiritual Attunement	3
Supremacy	3
Prodigy’s Tempo	1

This build primarily focuses on Eagle skills for damage output, while also integrating Gorilla and Jaguar for additional barriers, passives, and powerful Unyielding Hits. Utilizing the Rod of Kepeleke allows for continuous casting of Quill Volley.

Optimal Endgame Rotation

Your rotation will shift slightly for endgame encounters, and follow this order:

Scourge
Ravage
Quill Volley
Counterattack
The Hunger
Armored Hide

Start with Scourge to inflict Poison damage, cause Fear, and Slow effects on opponents. Activate Ravager to enhance your overall damage output. Then, unleash Quill Volley to strike multiple enemies, where hitting three feathers will make them Vulnerable, facilitating larger attacks.

When enemies rush you, deploy Counterattack to dodge their strikes while retaliating. You’ll gain added critical damage with each nearby enemy hit. Subsequently, unleash The Hunger (Ultimate) on softened targets or elites for massive area damage.

If you find yourself in danger, activate Armored Hide for Unstoppable status, an increased Block Chance, and damage reduction.

Paragon Board and Recommended Glyphs

As you transition to the endgame, prioritize the following Glyphs:

Fulminate: Grants +2.0% Lightning damage for every 5 Intelligence purchased within range.
Spirit: Provides +2.6% Critical Strike Damage for every 5 Dexterity purchased within range.
Talon: Delivers +2.0% damage with Eagle Skills for every 5 Dexterity purchased within range.
Revenge: Offers a +20.0% boost to all Rare nodes within range.
Colossal: Grants +2.0% damage with Gorilla Skills for every 5 Strength purchased within range.

Top Endgame Legendary Aspects

Aspect Name	Effect	Source	Location
Rebounding	Causes Quill Volley feathers to explode at their peak and return, dealing extra damage.	Forge of Malice	It’s a place
Haste	Increases your movement speed for 2 seconds with every second spent moving.	Seething Underpass	It’s a place
Disobedience	Grants increased Armor for 4 seconds after dealing damage.	Halls of the Damned	I develop
Fell Soothsayer	Enemies around you become Vulnerable for 5 seconds after casting an Incarnate Skill. Killing a Vulnerable enemy echoes part of the damage to a nearby foe.	Ularian Sepulcher	It’s a place

Diablo 4 Vessel Of Hatred Spiritborn Spirit Companions — Image courtesy of Blizzard Entertainment

The powerful Spiritborn class made its debut in the Vessel of Hatred expansion.

Top Endgame Items and Gear

Item	Socket	Item Type	Power
Harmony of Ebewaka	PocQue	Helm	Your skills will additionally gain damage boosts depending on your secondary Spirit Hall choice (Jaguar, Eagle, Gorilla, or Centipede), resulting in a 30% damage increase.
Tyrael’s Might	Two emeralds for extra dexterity	Chest Armor	When at full life, your skills unleash a divine barrage dealing 84 damage.
Rebounding Runic Gloves	–	Gloves	Quill Volley feathers explode at their apex, returning and dealing 45% of normal damage.
Runic Leggings of Apprehension	Two emeralds for extra dexterity	Pants	If an enemy is slowed by 80% or more, they also become feared for 3 seconds, taking 40% increased damage while feared.
Duelist’s Runic Cleats	–	Shoes	Increases maximum Ferocity by 5.
Rod of Kepeleke	SolKry	Weapon	Your Core Skills also operate as Basic Skills, being free to cast but dealing up to 30% less damage based on Vigor Cost, and at max Vigor they can deal full damage as guaranteed Critical Strikes, adding 3.00% more Critical Strike Damage for each point of Vigor spent.
Ocelot’s Eye of Redirected Force	Diamond for elemental resistance	Amulet	Grants Critical Strike Damage equal to 105% of your Block Chance; Blocking doubles this for 10 seconds.
Soulwatch Hoop of Unyielding Hits	Skull for extra armor	Ring	Casting a Gorilla Skill boosts your Weapon Damage by 30% of your Armor for 3 seconds, with a maximum bonus of 1500.
Ring of the Midnight Suns	Skull for extra armor	Ring	Your critical strikes restore 50% Vigor spent in the last 2 seconds and grant Counterattack’s Passive Effect.

Best Endgame Mercenary

If you are looking to optimize your endgame experience in Diablo 4, Varyana is the premier mercenary choice.

She shines in crowded areas, making her exceptionally powerful against large groups of foes. Varyana’s strength amplifies as kills accumulate quickly, making her an ideal companion for the fast-paced action of the Quill Volley Eagle Spiritborn build.

Top Spiritborn PvP Build

The Eagle Quill Volley Spiritborn build remains the top choice in PvP, which isn’t surprising given the overlaps between endgame and PvP setups in Diablo 4. You can retain the equipment and skills obtained through your endgame build for PvP encounters.

The devastating shotgun effect of Quill Volley inflicts significant damage, whether you are taking on multiple foes or individual opponents, including other players. The Rebounding aspect allows you to trigger up to 20 hits in a single setup, making it challenging for any enemy to evade.

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