Best Uniques in Diablo 4: Weapon & gear tier list

Amitesh Dhar
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Diablo 4 Uniques might be important gear pieces, but not all of them are meta in Season 4. Here’s a tier list that ranks all the Uniques based on their utility in the game.

In Diablo 4, you will come across different Unique gear pieces. Most of these items can be used by all five classes in the game, while some of them are exclusive to a single class.

In Season 4, the new Masterworking and Tempering mechanic gives players more freedom in upgrading and customizing gear, making Uniques optional, but there are some that can increase the efficiency of your builds to a great extent.

So, here’s a tier list of all the Diablo 4 Uniques ranked from the best to worst in terms of utility.

Diablo 4 Uniques tier list

Here are all the Uniques in Diablo 4, grouped into different tiers based on how valuable they are to the different builds in the game.

TierUniques
SThe Grandfather, Harlequin Crest, Ring of Starless Skies, Ring of the Sacrilegious Soul, Tal Rasha’s Iridescent Loop
AHunter’s Zenith, Wildheart Hunger, Tempest Roar, Tibault’s Will, X’Fal’s Corroded Signet, Doombringer, Banished Lord’s Talisman, Ahavarion Spear of Lycander, Raiment of the Infinite, Flickerstep, Black River, Razorplate, Paingorger’s Gauntlets, Scoundrel’s Kiss
BRamaladni’s Magnum Opus, Gloves of the Illuminator, Greatstaff of the Crone, Temerity, Dolmen Stone, Greaves of the Empty Tomb, Godslayer Crown, Deathless Visage, Blood Moon Breeches, Unsung Ascetic’s Wraps‍, Flameweaver, Mutilator Plate, Beastfall Boots, Tyrael’s Might, Twin Strikes, Fractured Winterglass, Ebonpiercer, Starfall Coronet
C‍Iceheart Brais, Storm’s Companion, Soulbrand, Ring of the Ravenous, Earthbreaker, Tuskhelm of Joritz the Mighty, Lidless Wall, Ring of Red Furor, Esu’s Heirloom, Insatiable Fury, Rage of Harrogath, Blue Rose
‍Mad Wolf’s Glee
DMelted Heart of Selig, Condemnation, Waxing Gibbous, Esadora’s Overflowing Cameo, Howl from Below, Ancients’ Oath, Writhing Band of Trickery, Airidah’s Inexorable Will, Gohr’s Devastating Grips, Flamescar, Mother’s Embrace, Fleshrender, Yen’s Blessing, Cruor’s Embrace, Saboteur’s Signet
EAndariel’s Visage, Hellhammer, Staff of Endless Rage, Vasily’s Prayer, Cowl of the Nameless, Word of Hakan, The Oculus, Ring of Mendeln, Penitent Greaves, Fists of Fate, Asheara’s Khanjar, Grasp of Shadow, Overkill, Bloodless Scream, Deathspeaker’s Pendant, Frostburn, Fields of Crimson, Blood Artisan’s Cuirass, The Butcher’s Cleaver, Skyhunter, Staff of Lam Esen, Battle Trance, Windforce, Eaglehorn, Azurewrath, Scoundrel’s Leathers, Eyes in the Dark, 100,000 Steps, Tassets of the Dawning Sky, Arreat’s Bearing

S Tier Diablo 4 Uniques

The Uniques in this tier are the absolute best in Diablo 4. Not only do they give you a good amount of bonus power, but they also grant you additional bonuses passively. The items in S Tier are as follows:

  • The Grandfather
  • Harlequin Crest
  • Ring of Starless Skies
  • Ring of the Sacrilegious Soul
  • Tal Rasha’s Iridescent loop
Diablo 4 Shaco
The Harlequin Crest, also known as the Shaco is a very popular Uber Unique.

A Tier Diablo 4 Uniques

The Diablo 4 Uniques in this list are amazing, but they aren’t S tier because some of the bonuses that they offer aren’t as good as the ones in the tier above. That said, here are the Uniques that fall in this list:

  • Hunter’s Zenith
  • Wildheart Hunger
  • Tempest Roar
  • ‍Tibault’s Will
  • ‍X’Fal’s Corroded Signet
  • ‍Doombringer
  • ‍Banished Lord’s Talisman
  • ‍Ahavarion, Spear of Lycander
  • ‍Raiment of the Infinite
  • Flickerstep
  • ‍Black River
  • ‍Razorplate
  • ‍Paingorger’s Gauntlets
  • ‍Scoundrel’s Kiss

B Tier Diablo 4 Uniques

The gear pieces in this tier are Uniques which are decent and can help you get your build going in Diablo 4. They can’t be used with a wide variety of builds in the game, and are very situational. The items that fall in this tier are as follows:

  • ‍Ramaladni’s Magnum Opus
  • ‍Gloves of the Illuminator
  • ‍Greatstaff of the Crone
  • ‍Temerity
  • ‍Dolmen Stone
  • ‍Greaves of the Empty Tomb
  • ‍Godslayer Crown
  • ‍Deathless Visage
  • ‍Blood Moon Breeches
  • ‍Unsung Ascetic’s Wraps
  • ‍Flameweaver
  • ‍Mutilator Plate
  • ‍Beastfall Boots
  • ‍Tyrael’s Might
  • ‍Twin Strikes
  • ‍Fractured Winterglass
  • ‍Ebonpiercer
  • ‍Starfall Coronet

C Tier Diablo 4 Uniques

The C tier Diablo 4 Uniques aren’t the worst of the lot, but the stats that they offer can easily be found on most of the legendary items in the game. The items on this list are as follows:

  • ‍Iceheart Brais
  • ‍Storm’s Companion
  • ‍Soulbrand
  • ‍Ring of the Ravenous
  • Earthbreaker
  • ‍Tuskhelm of Joritz the Mighty
  • ‍Lidless Wall
  • ‍Ring of Red Furor
  • ‍Esu’s Heirloom
  • ‍Insatiable Fury
  • ‍Rage of Harrogath
  • ‍Blue Rose
  • ‍Mad Wolf’s Glee

D Tier Diablo 4 Uniques

Some of the Uniques that you see in this tier used to be the best of the lot during the previous seasons of Diablo 4. However, with Blizzard balancing the class abilities, these items became redundant because players could get bonuses from their abilities rather than relying on these Uniques.

  • ‍Melted Heart of Selig
  • ‍Condemnation
  • ‍Waxing Gibbous
  • ‍Esadora’s Overflowing Cameo
  • ‍Howl from Below
  • ‍Ancients’ Oath
  • ‍Writhing Band of Trickery
  • ‍Airidah’s Inexorable Will
  • ‍Gohr’s Devastating Grips
  • ‍Flamescar
  • ‍Mother’s Embrace
  • ‍Fleshrender
  • ‍Yen’s Blessing
  • ‍Cruor’s Embrace
  • ‍Saboteur’s Signet
Diablo 4 Duriel
You can target farm Uniques by defeating Duriel in World Tier 4

E Tier Diablo 4 Uniques

The Diablo 4 Uniques in this tier are the absolute worst of the lot and should be avoided at all costs unless you’re interested in making a meme build. These items have stats and bonuses that are commonly found on all Legendary items or can be obtained from the Codex of Power in Diablo 4.

  • Andariel’s Visage
  • ‍Hellhammer
  • ‍Staff of Endless Rage
  • ‍Vasily’s Prayer
  • ‍Cowl of the Nameless
  • ‍Word of Hakan
  • ‍The Oculus
  • ‍Ring of Mendeln
  • ‍Penitent Greaves
  • ‍Fists of Fate
  • ‍Asheara’s Khanjar
  • ‍Grasp of Shadow
  • ‍Overkill
  • ‍Bloodless Scream
  • ‍Deathspeaker’s Pendant
  • ‍Frostburn
  • ‍Fields of Crimson
  • ‍Blood Artisan’s Cuirass
  • ‍The Butcher’s Cleaver
  • ‍Skyhunter
  • ‍Staff of Lam Esen
  • ‍Battle Trance
  • ‍Windforce
  • ‍Eaglehorn
  • ‍Azurewrath
  • ‍Scoundrel’s Leathers
  • ‍Eyes in the Dark
  • ‍100,000 Steps
  • ‍Tassets of the Dawning Sky
  • ‍Arreat’s Bearing

Best The Grandfather builds in Diablo 4

Both Necromancers and Barbarians use this two-handed sword. It’s an Uber Unique and has really low drop rates. It mainly grants your characters a massive power boost, allowing you to decimate your opponents.

Barbarian

  • Skills: Whirlwind, Hammer of the Ancients, Charge, War Cry, Rallying Cry
  • Ultimate: Wrath of the Berserker
  • Key Passive: Unconstrained
  • Expertise: Two-handed axe

Necromancer

  • Skills: Reap, Blood Surge, Corpse Tendrils, Corpse Explosion, Decrepify
  • Ultimate: Bone Storm
  • Key Passive: Rathma’s Vigor
  • Book of the Dead: Skeletal Warriors (Sacrifice), Skeletal Mages (Sacrifice), Iron Golem (Sacrifice)

Best Harlequin Crest builds in Diablo 4

The Harlequin Crest is also an Uber Unique in Diablo 4 and can be used by all five classes in the game. This is one of the most sought-after items in the game.

Barbarian

  • Skills: Whirlwind, Challenging Shout, Charge, War Cry, Rallying Cry
  • Ultimate: Wrath of the Berserker
  • Key Passive: Unconstrained
  • Expertise: Two-handed axe

Druid

  • Skills: Storm Strike, Shred, Boulder, Trample, Earthen Bulwark
  • Ultimate: Petrify
  • Key Passive: Nature’s Fury
  • Spirit Boons: Wariness, Iron Feather, Avian Wrath, Energize, Calm before the Storm

Necromancer

  • Skills: Bone Splinter, Bone Spear, Corpse Explosion, Corpse Tendrils, Bone Prison
  • Ultimate: Bone Storm
  • Key Passive: Ossified Essence
  • Book of the Dead: Skeletal Warriors (Sacrifice), Skeletal Mages (Sacrifice), Iron Golem (Sacrifice)

Rogue

  • Skills: Puncture, Barrage, Shadow Imbuement, Smoke Grenade, Dash, Shadow Step
  • Ultimate: N/A
  • Key Passive: Precision
  • Specialization: Combo Points

Sorcerer

  • Skills: Blizzard, Hydra, Flame Shield, Ice Armor, Teleport
  • Ultimate: Unstable Currents
  • Key Passive: Esu’s Ferocity
  • Enchantments: Fire Ball, Teleport
The Grandfather in Diablo 4
The Grandfather can only be used by Barbarians and Necromancers

Best Ring of Starless Skies build in Diablo 4

Ring of Starless Skies is a Unique ring that is common to all five classes. The bonus passive on this ring activates whenever you use your Primary Resource, granting you up to 40% bonus damage.

Barbarian

  • Skills: Whirlwind, Leap, Charge, War Cry, Rallying Cry
  • Ultimate: Wrath of the Berserker
  • Key Passive: Unconstrained
  • Expertise: Two-handed axe

Druid

  • Skills: Storm Strike, Lightning Storm, Earthen Bulwark, Wolves, Poison Creeper, Ravens
  • Ultimate: Petrify
  • Key Passive: Nature’s Fury
  • Spirit Boons: Wariness, Scythe Talons, Avian Wrath, Energize, Masochistic

Necromancer

  • Skills: Bone Spear, Corpse Explosion, Corpse Tendrils, Bone Prison, Blood Mist
  • Ultimate: Bone Storm
  • Key Passive: Ossified Essence
  • Book of the Dead: Skeletal Warriors (Sacrifice), Skeletal Mages (Sacrifice), Iron Golem (Sacrifice)

Rogue

  • Skills: Penetrating Shot, Heartseeker, Shadow Imbuement, Concealment, Dash
  • Ultimate: N/A
  • Key Passive: Precision
  • Specialization: Combo Points

Sorcerer

  • Skills: Fireball, Ice Blades, Flame Shield, Ice Armor, Frost Nova
  • Ultimate: N/A
  • Key Passive: Esu’s Ferocity
  • Enchantments: Fire Ball, Firebolt

Best Ring of Sacrilegious Soul build in Diablo 4

The Ring of the Sacrilegious Soul can be used by Necromancers only in Diablo 4. Unlike most of the other Uniques in the game, this item triggers three skills together at short intervals.

Necromancer

  • Skills: Reap, Blood Surge, Corpse Tendrils, Corpse Explosion, Decrepify
  • Ultimate: Bone Storm
  • Key Passive: Rathma’s Vigor
  • Book of the Dead: Skeletal Warriors (Sacrifice), Skeletal Mages (Sacrifice), Iron Golem (Sacrifice)

Best Tal Rasha’s Iridescent Loop build in Diablo 4

The Tal Rasha’s Iridescent Loop is exclusive to Sorcerers in Diablo 4. With this ring, sorcerers deal additional elemental damage constantly, and it’s not difficult to keep the damage loop active either, meaning the buff that this Unique provides, has a very high uptime.

Sorcerer

  • Skills: Blizzard, Hydra, Flame Shield, Ice Armor, Teleport
  • Ultimate: Unstable Currents
  • Key Passive: Esu’s Ferocity
  • Enchantments: Fire Ball, Teleport

That sums up the tier list of all the Uniques in Diablo 4 Season 4. For more information about the game, be sure to check out the following links:

All Diablo 4 classes | How to transmog gear in Diablo 4 | Diablo 4 Ashava boss guide | Best Diablo 4 Necromancer builds | Best Diablo 4 Sorcerer builds | Best Diablo 4 Rogue builds | How to fast travel in Diablo 4 | Is Diablo 4 playable on the Steam Deck | How to salvage gear in Diablo 4

About The Author

Amitesh started writing about video games in 2020. He previously worked at Sportskeeda, Gfinity, and Attack of the Fanboy before joining CharlieIntel in 2024. He's an avid fan of Destiny 2 and Diablo 4 and an expert on all things Fortnite. You can get in touch with him at [email protected].