If you've ever wanted a Rogue build that feels like it can nuke the entire screen in one shot, this is the setup for you. Penetrating Shot, often shortened to "Penshot," is a Core Skill that fires a massive, piercing arrow through enemies, damaging everything in its path. Thanks to the Trickshot mechanic, Penshot splits into side projectiles, massively boosting your clear speed.

With buffs in Season 10: Infernal Chaos, new synergies from Chaos Armor, and the addition of the Orphan Maker bow, this build is stronger than ever. Whether you're farming Nightmare Dungeons, grinding Infernal Hordes, or testing your limits in Pit pushing, the Penetrating Shot Rogue is one of the most versatile and satisfying endgame builds in Diablo 4.

This guide breaks down the full setup skills, Chaos Perks, gearing, stat priorities, and why this build shines in Season 10.

Why Play Penetrating Shot in Season 10?

In Diablo 4 Season 10, the Penetrating Shot Rogue offers two primary playstyles:

1. Burst Build (Orphan Maker + Combo Points):

·Heavy, high-damage arrows designed for single-target Pit pushing and bossing.

·Best when you want massive hits but slower pacing.

2. Speedfarming Build (Preparation + Eaglehorn):

·Spammy, mobile, and optimized for AoE clears.

·Excels in Nightmare Dungeons, Infernal Hordes, and farming.

For this guide, we focus on the speed variant, as efficiency and fluidity are key for most endgame content. This version is beginner-friendly yet powerful, and you don't need perfect gear to enjoy it.

Season 10 Theme - Infernal Chaos

The Season 10 mechanic revolves around Infernal Chaos, where demonic portals spawn during Helltides, Nightmare Dungeons, and Infernal Horde events. Defeating these enemies grants Infernal Warp, which is spent to unlock Chaos Perks.

You can equip:

·Up to 3 Chaos Perks (Magic, Rare, or Legendary).

·1 Unique Chaos Perk (after killing Bartuc, the seasonal boss at Torment 1+).

For Rogues, these perks heavily complement Penetrating Shot.

Core Chaos Perks for Rogue

·Accelerating Chaos: Reduces cooldowns, keeping your mobility and Shadow Clone up.

·Enervated Strikes: Flat-out huge damage increase for Penetrating Shot.

·Marred Guard: Locks your HP at 50% but boosts Armor. This synergizes with Unique perks.

Unique Chaos Perk

·A Beast Cornered: Increases damage based on missing health. When paired with Marred Guard, it's always active.

Alternate Chaos Perks

·Hit and Run: Extra mobility for farming and repositioning.

·Erupting Chaos: Adds AoE bursts, further increasing Penshot clear speed.

·Brawn Over Brains: Survival-focused, offering more max life if defenses feel shaky.

Chaos Armor - Best-In-Slot Options

Season 10 also introduces Chaos Armor, where existing Unique items roll into new slots with more powerful stats. These are among the most impactful Diablo 4 Items you can find.

Best-in-Slot Chaos Armor:

·Grasp of Shadow (boots or pants): Massive damage with proccing Shadow Imbuement effects.

·Fists of Fate (boots or pants): Randomized damage rolls that scale hilariously with Penshot.

·Crown of Lucion (gloves preferred): Core damage boost.

Strong Alternatives:

·Godslayer Crown - Great for boss-focused pushes.

·Cowl of the Nameless - Extra flexibility against elites.

·Shroud of Khanduras - Strong defensive pick.

Even partially optimized setups feel amazing, but pushing for BiS rolls turns your Rogue into an unstoppable farming machine.

Skills and Gameplay

The Penetrating Shot Rogue thrives on creating devastating lines of fire, stacking crowd control, and nuking entire screens with one button press.

Core Skill Setup

·Penetrating Shot - Your primary nuke.

·Dash - Reposition and escape mechanics.

·Caltrops - Provides Chill/Freeze, amplifying damage with Frigid Finesse.

·Smoke Grenade - Stuns enemies, increases DPS, and enables Alchemical Advantage.

·Shadow Clone (Ultimate) - Huge burst DPS, Unstoppable status, and defensive safety.

·Dark Shroud - Your essential defensive layer.

Gameplay Rotation

1. Shadow Clone before engaging for amplified damage and safety.

2. Smoke Grenade to disable enemies and boost damage multipliers.

3. Caltrops on elites or bosses to add CC debuffs.

4. Penetrating Shot spam to annihilate packs.

5. Dash or Shadow Step to reposition quickly.

6. Dark Shroud to maintain damage reduction.

Specialization

·Preparation: Core to the speedfarming version. Reduces cooldowns, allowing more Shadow Clone uptime and smooth gameplay flow.

Gear Priorities

To maximize the build's efficiency, gear focuses on Critical Strike multipliers, Vulnerable Damage, and Cooldown Reduction.

Weapons

·Eaglehorn (Best for Speedfarming): Ricochet arrows hit multiple enemies, effectively doubling Penshot's AoE potential.

·Orphan Maker (Burst Variant): High single-target damage with Combo Points, better for Pit Pushing but less smooth for farming.

Stat Priorities

·Damage to Crowd-Controlled Enemies - Synergizes perfectly with Smoke Grenade and Caltrops.

·Vulnerable Damage - Core multiplier.

·Critical Strike Chance/Damage - Main DPS scalers.

·Cooldown Reduction - More Shadow Clone uptime.

·Energy Generation - Smooths out spam gameplay.

Why This Build Works

The Penetrating Shot Rogue is one of the most rewarding builds in Diablo 4 Season 10, and here's why:

·Explosive AoE Clear: Entire packs vanish with one arrow.

·Flexible Scaling: Works well with budget setups or fully optimized Chaos Armor.

·Seasonal Synergy: Chaos Perks and Chaos Armor make the build feel godlike.

·Beginner-Friendly: Easy to learn, but still scales into high-end content.

·Mobile & Safe: Dash, Smoke Grenade, and Dark Shroud ensure survivability.

Whether you're grinding Infernal Hordes for Bartuc, farming Nightmare Dungeons, or tackling The Pit, Penshot Rogue has the speed, power, and consistency you need.

Final Thoughts

The Penetrating Shot Rogue dominates Diablo 4 Season 10: Infernal Chaos, combining raw screen-clearing damage with mobility and versatility. With the right Chaos Perks, a few pieces of Chaos Armor, and either Eaglehorn or Orphan Maker, depending on your preference, this build stands as one of the strongest Rogue archetypes in the game.

For budget players, even a modest gear setup feels strong. For min-maxers, buying Diablo IV Items like Eaglehorn, Chaos Armor rolls, or tradeable Perks can accelerate your progression and let you experience the full potential of the build immediately.

Fast, fun, and devastatingly effective-Penetrating Shot is the Rogue's ultimate AoE farming build in Season 10. If you're looking for a setup that makes your screen explode in arrows and enemies vanish instantly, this is the build for you.