Diablo 4 features a unique weapon-switching mechanism. Unlike conventional RPGs, in Diablo 4, you don’t manually switch between weapons. Instead, switching is intrinsically linked to the skills your character uses. In this guide, I explain how to switch weapons and the exceptions for the Barbarian Class.
Key Takeaways
- To switch weapons in Diablo 4, you must assign the weapons to skills and use those skills to automatically equip the corresponding weapons.
- Barbarians have a unique weapon-switching mechanic, where they can equip up to four weapons and assign specific weapons to particular skills.
- To switch weapons effectively in Diablo 4, players must understand which skills tie to which weapons.
Over 100+ hours in Diablo 4(Blizzard ID: SHiNiGaMii) allowed me to utilize different strategies and experiments. That is why, I can recommend you the easiest steps that you can follow for your playthrough. 
How To Switch Weapons
- To switch weapons, simply activate the different skills tied to the specific weapons.
- For instance, if you link a sword to Skill A and a bow to Skill B, using Skill A automatically equips the sword while Skill B automatically equips the bow.
Barbarians – A Special Case
- If you’re playing as a Barbarian, you have more options to switch weapons in Diablo 4.
- Barbarians can equip up to four weapons at once: two dual-wielded and two one-handed weapons.
- Like other Classes, Barbarians will automatically switch weapons based on the skill used.
- Barbarians can assign specific weapons to particular skills, allowing more control over weapon choice during combat.
Optimizing Weapon-Switching Strategy
To optimize weapon switching in Diablo 4, it’s important to:
- Understand which skills are associated with which weapons.
- Equip your character with weapons that complement the skills you intend to use.
- For Barbarians, use the ability to assign weapons to skills to your advantage.
My Thoughts On Weapon Switching
Diablo 4 makes weapon switching quite trivial once you understand the crux of it. Once I figured it out, it was as simple as casting a skill. Moreover, I did find that weapon switching on the Sorcerer was just as easy as with any other Class.
I ended up using the Staff of Lam Esen on my first slot and the Staff of Endless Rage on the other. Both are versatile Sorcerer weapons that boost crowd-controlling abilities. I mainly used the Lam Esen for my fire builds and, when I needed to switch things around, used the Endless Rage for my lightning builds.
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Shoaib Rashid is a passionate Gamer and an experienced writer who has been covering the Gaming Industry for over 3 Years. He started his career as a freelance journalist, writing reviews, previews, news, guides, and features for various industries. He joined VA Gaming as a Writer in 2022 and was promoted to Content Editor in 2023, where he oversees the editorial tasks and ensures the quality and accuracy of the content.
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