In Diablo 4, the process of swapping weapons during combat is not available since your currently equipped weapons are automatically utilized for the skills you employ. If you’re a newcomer to Diablo 4, whether experienced in other RPGs or acquainted with previous Diablo installments, you might have expected a dedicated button or hotkey to facilitate weapon switching. However, contrary to those expectations, all attacks are executed through skills, except for Barbarians, who possess the ability to assign specific weapons to certain skills for optimized impact. This section will elucidate the precise method of weapon swapping in Diablo 4, including guidelines specifically for Barbarians.
How to Switch Your Diablo 4 Weapons
In Diablo 4, the dynamic of quickly switching between weapons is absent, as the weapons you have equipped are automatically utilized in conjunction with your skills. Weapons in Diablo 4 primarily serve the purpose of enhancing various stats that influence your overall damage per second. Consequently, it is essential to ensure that you have equipped your best weapon(s), allowing your skills to carry out the rest of the work. Notably, Druids, Necromancers, Rogues, and Sorcerers have access to both a Main Hand and Off-hand slot, enabling the simultaneous use of two one-handed weapons or one two-handed weapon. The only way to switch weapons for these classes is to manually equip them from your inventory.
However, for those playing as Barbarians in Diablo 4, a unique feature allows the assignment of specific skills to designated weapon slots, resulting in automatic weapon swapping when utilizing those skills. Barbarians possess the Main Hand and Off-hand slots (merged into Dual Wield), in addition to a dedicated Two-handed Bludgeoning slot and a Two-handed Slashing slot. Consequently, Barbarians have the capability to equip four different weapons simultaneously, though not all can be used simultaneously. This section will provide insights into the intricate mechanics of weapon swapping exclusively for Barbarians, enabling the optimization of their combat prowess.
How to Assign Weapons to Barbarians Skills in Diablo 4
To swap your weapons in Diablo 4 and link them to your Barbarian’s Skills, follow these steps:
- Open the Character menu and go to the Abilities tab.
- Select ‘Skill Assignment’.
- Hover your cursor over a Skill that you have unlocked, and check the ‘Arsenal
- Selection’ section in the Skill’s description box. It will indicate which weapon slots are compatible with the Skill.
- Scroll through the available slots and choose the one you prefer for the selected Skill. While the default ‘Auto-Select’ option is available, I recommend manually selecting the most suitable weapons for each Skill.
Once you have assigned your weapons, exit the Skill Assignment menu, and you will have your desired armaments ready for each of your Barbarian Skills. Additionally, you can change your assigned weapons whenever you want. This step is crucial for optimizing your Barbarian build, so make sure not to overlook it!
