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Right out of the gate, I noticed that Chain Lightning didn’t hit as hard as expected, and I was running out of mana constantly. That’s when I found out that Lightning builds really depend on Critical Strike Chance and Lucky Hit to do proper damage and maintain their resources.

The game doesn’t give you much of either early on, which made the first 20–30 levels a bit frustrating. So, I adapted. I used Incinerate instead for a smoother early game, and once I got some gear with crit stats, I transitioned back to Lightning.

By level 30, everything started to click. My Spark (with Glinting upgrade) was keeping my mana up while boosting my crit rate, and Destructive Chain Lightning was finally dealing serious damage. Lightning Spear was no longer just a filler — it became a key part of my Crackling Energy generation, which in turn helped fuel Unstable Currents.

What surprised me most was how essential Mystical Teleport and Ice Armor were. Not just for survival, but for helping keep my mana and Crackling Energy topped up during big fights.

Once the build came online, it was insane — fast, chaotic, and incredibly fun. But it took some patience. If you're thinking of trying Lightning Sorcerer, give it time to develop. Build your crit, don’t push high difficulties early, and you’ll eventually have a build that feels like a thunderstorm on legs u4gm Diablo 4 items
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