Massive Power Boost On Any Class In Diablo 4 - Tempering Guide

[@mrrandizzle8205]

Another tip: Gold and crafting materials are extremely valuable throughout the entirety of the game, so in an effort to minimize the expense of these resources, it is best to follow an order of operations when crafting. ALWAYS temper first because tempering is the only step in the crafting process that can "brick" your item (aka, make your item too weak to bother using, and in a way that cannot EVER be undone on that particular item, at least currently as of the start of Season 5). So, if BlizzardRNG™ screws you and you fail to get the targeted temper(s) on your item within the allowed amount of temper rerolls, the item is automatically irredeemable junk (assuming you have more gear to repeat the tempering process to try and get the targeted tempers). You don't want to waste gold and rare crafting materials on the other crafting steps if you fail to get the targeted tempers, so get the tempering out of the way first. Technically, the rest of the crafting steps (enchanting, imprinting, and masterworking) can be done in any order, but I would recommend doing enchanting, then imprinting, and then masterworking. While you can technically enchant an item (aka reroll a single affix) an infinite amount of times, the gold cost scales IMMENSELY to the point where continuing to reroll for a desired affix may just not be feasible, effectively "soft-bricking" your item. Imprinting (applying a Legendary Aspect) is simple and could be done at any time, but there is no point in wasting the crafting materials imprinting before tempering or enchanting if those steps could hard or soft brick the item. Naturally, masterworking fits in as the final step considering, 1) the materials for masterworking can only be acquired in the endgame Pit, and 2) this step could require several masterworking resets in order to optimize the "critical" single affix buffs at Masterworking 4, 8, and 12. TLDR; As a rule of thumb when crafting gear, ALWAYS temper first, then enchant (if necessary), then imprint, then masterwork.

[@adriangutierrez848]

This information is so important bro!! Hopefully more people like and comment so this gets seen more!!

[@DrewCheech]

Great comment - it's a gamechanger for sure for those who don't realize it.

[@obergruppenfuhrersang-froi8203]

Thanks. I didn't know.

[@kauah]

The Rule is word: "TRIM" (temp -> reroll -> imprint -> master)

[@ShaddyzZz]

This is the way.

[@GatormanEsquire]

Understanding tempering is easy: find a really good item, brick it through tempering, rinse and repeat.

[@xaliburr]

you forgot the streamer server!

[@gamedevofcoffeeandpower]

you forgot the crying and raging after bricking a f***ing 3 star :(

[@travis88cards]

lol that’s perfect 😂 I’ve done it so many times

[@brappypatty6004]

Bro really named his rogue BowJob 😂😂😂 Never change Raxx

[@Raxxanterax]

Wait til you meet HugeJackedMan, my druid

[@BennyNater]

@@Raxxanterax barrage obama

[@randotidbit9208]

I am Cryolot. I thought that guy running around me looked sus. Of course it was Raxx!

[@BeWater2019]

@@BennyNaterRyan Rain-rows, rogue

[@dhuber666]

@@BeWater2019 Keanu Reap's, Rogue

[@tiby88]

First time trying Sorc in D4, went with Chain Lighting and was following the leveling guide from Maxroll. Didn't know what tempering to put, so I logged out of the game thinking I will look online. Minutes later, Raxx puts out this useful video. So, I log back in and I do what he said, then went into a Nightmare Dungeon (already got to T3 without the tempering, very slow) and I was flying. Thank you Raxx.

[@ashleygoggs5679]

just get chain double cast on weps and the unique legs damage on everything else where possible. then get the chain lightning returns mana aspect and maybe the one that gives extra bounces and you basically hve huge mana gain and CL just deletes everything you see.

[@rodb6071]

This vid is why your career is taking off man!! Straight to the point no BS, like teaching a class. Tks

[@thcbun]

thank u so much. as a casual i absolutely had no idea how that worked. Thx!

[@MegaSlacker123]

Same

[@RileyKTT]

For sure! My wife and I are casuals and we try and follow Maxroll guide but this explanation is so much easier

[@mrrandizzle8205]

Edit: Looks like they added "Tempering Guide." Perfect. Disregard this comment Just a thought, since this video is targeted at casuals and could likely be a long term resource for new players, maybe include something in the video title like "How to Temper Gear" so that this video is more likely to pop up for new players who search "diablo 4 how to temper", or "d4 tempering explained". I could see new players assuming that an 11 minute video talking about a "Massive Power Boost" might be too far above their pay grade.

[@NapFloridian]

I bet you didn't know half of it neither... Casual he says 🤣

[@gottakeepup]

title is great tbh, the description adds all the info you say so people searching for those terms will still see this video if its poppin, keep title add "temper better" at the end of it maybe

[@chiefinasmith]

@@mrrandizzle8205cook that fraud

[@mrrandizzle8205]

@@gottakeepup fair point!

[@AiR1DaN]

@@NapFloridian you missed the point lmfao

[@Chr4s.]

This helps so much! I was so confused as to why I was not killing no where near as fast as other people even though I had the same stats sometimes even better stats, the same build with the same aspects and all of the passives and paragon glyphs. Thank you so much man! God bless!

[@Hawkeye269]

As someone returning after more than a year, this guide is GREAT. Thank you.

[@StupifiedTrooper]

Finally. I don’t know why, but the way you explained it made it super clear to me.

[@Uglier.]

ima brand new player and of all the guides ive watched, NONE of them stressed this

[@toms802]

Rax, I appreciate this video. My tempering approach lacked the focus you recommend. Thanks so much. Its really helped me out.

[@stronghere]

Yes it makes sense. Thank you. This is amazingly useful for simplifying a mechanic that has highly complex choices.

[@jordangl1]

Thanks man. I fail at crafting in any game. This diluted it quite a bit for me to at least make some easy perfunctory choices. Preciate your videos for the uninformed such as myself.

[@Drewkapoww]

Brilliant explanation. Kept 99% of the BS out of it. Thanks as always, Raxx!

[@NameHerbert]

2 weeks in and this really helped me at the begining; go for stat xy isnt even necessary just put any halfway decent tempers on and you are instantly 4-5x more powerful

[@stevenmcmahon1283]

Tempering has helped boost my Cataclysm dmg by over 200% and core dmg to distant well over 100%. The level 2 capstone boss got deleted in seconds when lvl 36. I think Storm Druid is being slept on.

[@tylerm8145]

Maybe kinda, but lot's of people DO know it's amazing and I think it's S rated on max roll.

[@DrewCheech]

Storm Druid is so much fun this season - when I'm done with my main Sorcerer I'm gonna roll Druid for hardcore

[@xxdarkpersonaxx9496]

18 dmg 😂

[@DrewCheech]

@@xxdarkpersonaxx9496 it’s a hard life but it’s honest lmao

[@stevenmcmahon1283]

@@xxdarkpersonaxx9496 Nah mate...I hit 20 dmg on an overpower...that is over 10% dmg : )

[@bwing411]

Knowing WHAT tempers is tough for a noob like me, so this is very helpful!

[@danhodson7187]

Awesome! I'm just coming back for S5 since before seasons even started and so much of the game has changed. Thanks a lot as this was something everyone was talking about but not explaining well for us n00bs/returning players.

[@lmoe889]

I’m in the same boat as you. I bought early and played up to season 1. So much has happened. It looks a bit more fun lol.

[@ghostdragon3297]

Raxx dude, I love you man!! Thanks to this video I made a new character and my progression is so much smoother and my enjoyment of the game has increased tenfold. Keep doing the good work for us casuals

[@el_mal_de_ojo]

Thanks for the guide, I came back to the game after about a year gap and was feeling like my Barbarian was getting supremely weak into the mid 90s until I realised that I needed to explore tempering, the change was so sudden it was incredible. I've also since experienced bricking an item with incredible potential - shit hurts.

[@BobDewane]

Absolutely awesome video. I've sent it on to a bunch of people I play with who struggle with understanding tempering. Thanks Raxx!

[@billyrickett8392]

I see constantly on other videos from other creators about it’s horrible to spam frozen orb yet raxx is holding his down and tapping LS. I always thought that was the way but tried just casting lightning spear only and it felt very clunky at times for me. I understand the end goal is to have enough cooldown to not even have to cast FO, but until you get the build running at the CD you need to spam it, I don’t see the hurt in using frozen orb. Everyone I see shames it when they see people using it. Awesome video raxx hands down my go to for guides and advice!!!!!

[@jumbowizard9154]

I definitely needed this. Just started a seasonal character first time and there’s a lot changed since launch

[@KarmaNDuality]

Thanks, Raxx. I followed your last Tempering video and it was hugely beneficial.

[@CookieMonster-UK]

Thanks, I only started end of last season and not played any similar games before. This is really helpful!

[@therealrobeerto]

AMAZING! Wish I would have figured this out earlier. I'll be doing this for S6 for sure!

[@acelynch8110]

Love the guide and thank you for that. Wish there was a way to use up all of awful RNG for rerolls all at once. Armor x4 --- groan --- armor x4 --- groan --- armor x4 --- groan --- armor x4 ---- WTF? Seriously, there is no way that this should be possible, yet here I am, living proof that it is. Wish that I had some of that streamer luck.

[@kleners]

i had that happen on like 8 pieces yesterday. Im out of mats now

[@Thiswayisyours]

I appreciate you going through the basics 👍

[@JaAoM-x3r]

incredible that they still havent addressed the character lockout after a disconnection or crash even now after multiple seasons, same old problem same old issues...elements sound great but are useless when you cant even login lol, awesome job as always raxx.

[@xenephon7620]

Awesome video guide as usual Raxx

[@adrianblania5565]

Yeah. Made sense. Cheers man :D

[@michaelandreasen993]

thats how you explain game mechanics! 💯👌

[@xPhasic]

i love bricking best in slot items!!!

[@tylerm8145]

It's not bis without tempers. It's generally also still very usable until you find a replacement.

[@subzero308]

Yea isn't it fun almost makes u not wanna play the game anymore because what's the point.

[@terrificformula]

​@@subzero308No one is forcing you to play the game

[@shadf7902]

​@@subzero308Its not intended for babies.

[@MrJeremydb91]

Horrid system

[@VicJang]

Thanks Raxx. Learned these from you last season and have been taking advantage of tempering ever since, but it’s great to hear the whole thing again! Great video!

[@del666mart]

Thanks Rax, my sorcerer is a killing machine now 😊

[@Maizan24]

Best bug i could have hoped for. Blizz did the right thing keeping it live.

[@golith999]

Thanks man this is my 1st season and I found this video extremely helpful!

[@Sinnerman459]

Adding Legendary Thorns to boots early in game makes a great attack also.

[@MerlinsHatt]

As a casual, this is Uber helpful, thank you Raxx!

[@wowandrss]

Also a reminder, at helltides if you put in a heart at the altar, you get MORE LOOT! Don't just afk wait for others to do it.

[@drachale84]

Thanks a lot for your uncomplicated videos

[@FryThighs]

Appreciate the guide, i needed this

[@Hellofarush]

Wow, saved me a ton of time. Didn't realise it was so OP early game. Thank you.

[@gangrenebob7281]

Yes made sense thanks. What's a good sorc build for middle game like level 50-80?

[@Donald.Kiddick]

casual checking in, thanks my man!

[@Nostromo2144]

You can and should temper even rares as soon as you get them - even basic damage to all/close/distant is a HUGE dps boost! Me, I also got very lucky at 20-something and had an Axial Conduit drop from a trash mob. 😁

[@zmollon]

Level 84 still can't find one

[@Nostromo2144]

@@zmollon so you won't want to hear I got another sacred one tonight in the mid 40s...? 🤪

[@zmollon]

@@Nostromo2144 le sigh. level 89 now. still none.

[@Nostromo2144]

@@zmollon we're in the 60s now T4. Mrs still can't find one & I'm still using my sacred... 8-|

[@zmollon]

@@Nostromo2144 found one! Finally! Had already respecced into lightning spear.

[@st93er]

love these "videos for dummies" type of content. Perfect for my dumbass ty raxx

[@amnforge]

Found the perfect GA item! Two minutes later, it's a Brick. I've learned to just not get greedy but there have been many items where all 6-7 rerolls get the same stupid affix that I don't want lol

[@isaiahbradfordiii4041]

@xtony_X sent me here specifically for this video. Thank you for breaking it down. You have a great show!

[@nilskanneuchegalsein2593]

Another good early game advise is do strongholds at the beginning of a new world tier. They scale with your lvl ( example: wt3 is normally 55 , if youre 25 in wt3 they will scale down to you but still drop the sacred gear)

[@MrJamnel9999]

This guy really is the best 😅

[@NaM-LaTeM]

That did make sense.. Thanks a million!

[@91Pulp]

Liking this video purely to get more eyes on it. I haven't played since season 2 and had no idea Tempering was this impactful. I went from dealing no damage and struggling pre-tempering, to doing all the damage and crushing mobs post-tempering. Damage needs to be rebalanced in the future because tempering feels like 90% of my power.

[@shadf7902]

I played season four a day or two, and stumbled upon tempering. Season 4 was my first time ACTUALLY putting any time or effort into D4 since I purchased it a year ago.

[@robe4314]

What an incredible video! Raxx does it again. Free tacos for everyone!

[@RockTurboman]

Very helpful! Massive cheers! 👌

[@DavidChun-ChiehChiu]

amazing video Raxx, much appreciated.

[@joshnicholson8198]

That's crazy that some people are saying they didn't get them. me and all my friends that played last season definitely has theirs.

[@godofvengeance283]

My tempers didnt carry over either, have to refarm all mine

[@Jeff-J.R.-XO]

"Raxx you got it nerfed! You piece of shit!" 🤣🤣 I'm probably just tired but that was hilarious

[@Gangrieksta]

Did not get any tempering recipes from S4 carry over to S5. Didn't even know that was supposed to happen until I saw this video. GG Blizz Edit: I just saw the blue post saying it shouldn't have carried over.

[@RicardoSchaal]

Nice explanation. Until which point do you recommend to use the Elemental Surge?

[@danielgreathouse2080]

I feel like the lucky hit chance at big Ele damage is nice as heck. Can really feel when it goes off if you're using a decent lucky hit skill.

[@Myles720]

I know you’ve touched on this a little in other videos and I’m sure some live streams but what is your philosophy on damage temper vs critical damage and or critical chance. Which of those in order is most important? I’ve always thought just damage percentage but I remember you saying in another video (lightening spire) that that isn’t always what you want to go after. Maybe it’s build dependent but would love your breakdown on those 3 different buffs. Thanks for all you do!

[@superhello443]

They may have changed it, but in S4, all of the surges would proc at the same time. 4 weapons, 6-7k times 4, was hitting in the 20k's consistently at level 10. That sicknasty Lunging Strike leveling build. Only costs 7 points.

[@mikevos4460]

But lategame you rather want to for buid specific things right? like dust devil size for instance gives more damage than damage to close or distance

[@oliviercaisse9409]

Rax the GOAT

[@sydefx-sin3721]

What if you started tempering an item without the legendary temper, then later found the legendary and continued tempering. Would it roll on the legendary scale? Also I wonder if some people tempered all the way up without the legendary and have basic temper stats on their legendaries etc.

[@zeitgeist8870]

So the % armor one is now where near as good as life?

[@YDreams93]

Raxx you a solid dude man

[@anthonynunnerley4224]

It did make sense, I'll try it when I get home from work and let you know 🤠. Thank you.

[@PugOfWallSt]

i have a old pair of boots with +3 flame shield +3 teleport and +3 frost nova. can I even make anything that good anymore

[@MDL.720]

So when should you start tempering? I'm only around level 28 and every time I go on a mission I find better gear. Although I'm assuming higher stats doesn't always mean better depending on your class and build.

[@TheTechguy40]

Maxroll does not show the temper to use on leveling builds. Can you please ask them to do so. Thanks

[@pmuttenthaler]

For tempering in world tier 4, can you pick the same thing, like x2 into worldly endurance of x2 into elemental surge?

[@w4yne3d61]

So if u had all tempers last season do we need to get the tempers this season? Also I find if I do capstone to early I get wrecked in next world tier

[@nigelq4390]

I have any ancestral unique that I can’t master temper. Do you know why is that ?

[@athollmoray]

Great video, much value, thank you!

[@JordanHumbertodeSouza]

That explanation did make sense!

[@redshiftracing7583]

I’m sure you’ve explained this a million times but I’d like to know when the best times to temper are. Obviously before the capstones but in tier 3 and 4 I get a bit unsure whether I should temper something or not because I’ve noticed in tier 3 for example you’ll get a weapon that you never have to change until you get to tier 4 but other times a seemingly good weapon will get outclassed by a better one multiple times. I’m sure it has to do with the item score and higher is better but it doesn’t always seem to work that way. Maybe just like a rule-of-thumb you use to figure out if something is worth tempering. Other than greater affixes

[@ForeverLasting17]

It doesn't really matter with tempering being so op. Just use rare gear and move you don't really wanna optimize your gear intill wt4

[@lsfree3933]

What’s the max percentage for damage to distant enemies???

[@SGTSkylor]

I stumbled on some blood boiling gloves while leveling and they allowed me to basically speed through all leveling content just fishing for overpowers with chain lightning, and the way chain lightning overpowers works made that incredibly easy I know thats a legendary power and not a temper but it made me wonder if its underrated/underutilized because of the sheer power I found it to have. maybe theres some mechanic with the blood boils damage? it seemed to scale quite well even into WT3 and 4

[@shadf7902]

I did that same thing with a pulverize/werewolf druid. Every 12 seconds 1 shot the screen basically, then run forward over 100 boiling bloods to finish all stragglers off in a second. Between pulverizes I Just shred as wolf lol. Blood boiling is amazing for fast xp.

[@phenomenone]

Natural finesse works for necro minions?

[@uebfiua]

Is crit damage still locked behind creating a rogue?

[@adriangutierrez848]

No

[@subzero308]

No

[@RussellFeatherstone]

I’m lvl 55 and the stats are no where near as close as your showing. Life for example is 10-15. Is it level dependant?

[@ItsGus135]

can you still temper crit for other classes?

[@Callmebearr]

Is health more important then armor?

[@mikoajpolak2479]

08:08 Ej, what is the advantage of being on streamer server?

[@AlliedGhost]

My man Raxx. Do you think the fireball build is superior to the axial conduit chain lightning build?

[@matt_c4295]

I have some legendary items I can't Tempur, is it because they are max level?

[@timboggs7028]

sorry if this is a stupid question. is there a cap for various damages you can get via tempering? I've heard there's a cap on whirlwind damage for barbarian, but I don't know where you see that in the stats menu. is there a chart somewhere that lists all the damage caps that exist?

[@elechliter]

Thanks From a brain dead vasual dad gamer

[@kakaniania]

Still works or is it nerfed?

[@csabahasovits6446]

If I want to play my S5 character in the s6 eternal, will it be obsolete?

[@Bowen_Landry]

yes, yes it did. thanks for the vid!

[@breezy0929]

how does one do pet tempering?

[@squwift]

Going to try this out

[@abitofacasual5161]

noob question, but if IM running chain lightning sorc, does elemental surge have to lightning? or is it more of a "nice to have"? Just wondering if a staff is bricked if it doesn't get elemental surge lightning if that's my build

[@jacobfierro2535]

I’m going to say as often as possible in any video having to do with tempering…they need to give us the option to choose what affix we get but only it’ll cost us more money and even more crafting materials because we’re choosing..”I want charge damage”. So if you want to get your charge damage you have to pay the blacksmith more to get that specific affix.

[@Dana_1981]

Does Damage to distant enemies work for Hydras? Or which type do you recommend for Hydras? (Or maybe even the Hydra or Conjuration damage bonus)

[@MysticcPL]

Hi I have one question, elemental dmg are stacking? Like IF i am barb i can temper all weapons with elemental dmg?