How to Multiply Your Damage in Diablo 4

If you've ever looked at endgame Diablo 4 builds casually deleting screens or dropping bosses in seconds and wondered, "How do I actually get my damage that high?", you're not alone. This is one of the most common questions players ask once they hit the mid-to-late endgame. The answer isn't just "better gear"-it's understanding how damage truly scales in Diablo 4.

This guide breaks down the single biggest way to boost your DPS by 100x or more, explains why some builds hit absurd numbers, and shows you exactly where to focus your time for real progression.

The Core Concept: Multipliers Matter More Than Anything

The most important thing to understand about Diablo 4 damage scaling is the difference between additive bonuses and multipliers.

Let's say you find an item with:

 +40% damage

 +50% critical strike damage

Those bonuses are fine, but they're additive. Now compare that to an item that says:

 Holy and Fire damage are increased by 70x

That little "x" changes everything.

A 50% damage bonus and a 50x multiplier are not remotely comparable. Multipliers stack multiplicatively, which is how builds go from millions to billions or even trillions of damage. 

Even a slightly lower multiplier will outperform massive flat damage bonuses every time.

When you're evaluating gear, always prioritize:

X-based damage multipliers over % damage bonuses

This one habit alone can completely transform your character.

Why Some Builds Do Insane Damage (And Why It Changes)

Sometimes the highest-damage builds in Diablo 4 aren't just strong-they're benefiting from unintended interactions.

Examples include:

 Skills double- or triple-dipping into stats

 Bugs that cause damage to scale incorrectly

 Interactions that scale damage through unrelated stats

Past examples include certain ultimate abilities or mechanics where attack speed, armor, or other defensive stats unexpectedly boosted damage output.

This matters because:

 Some builds look absurdly strong because of bugs

 These builds often get nerfed or fixed

 Understanding why they work helps you avoid bad investments

That said, even when bugs are removed, the multiplier system remains the foundation of every high-damage build.

Double-Dipping Stats: Why Some Attributes Are God-Tier

Certain stats are far more valuable because they scale multiple systems at once.

A great example is Strength on Paladin:

 Increases damage (main stat)

 Increases armor

 Armor itself can scale damage via passives

That's effectively triple value from one stat. Other classes have similar interactions depending on passives and mechanics.

Learning which stats double-dip for your class is essential for long-term scaling.

Aspect Upgrades: The Biggest DPS Increase in the Game

If you're wondering where the largest damage gains actually come from, the answer is simple:

Your Aspects.

Aspect rolls vary wildly, and the difference between a low roll and a high roll can be massive.

Example:

 Aspect A rolls between 113x and 188x

 That's a 75x damage difference from one item

Now add another offensive aspect with a 20x swing between rolls, and you're already nearing 100x damage difference without changing a single skill.

This is why upgrading aspects is more impactful than almost any other change you can make.

Aspect Slotting: Where You Put Them Matters

Aspect placement dramatically affects their power:

 Two-handed weapons: Double the aspect's effect

 Amulets: 50% bonus to aspect power

An aspect that reads as "70x damage" on a ring might become 140x on a two-hander. This means you must think strategically about which aspects deserve premium slots.

Many players unknowingly lose massive DPS simply by slotting aspects incorrectly.

How to Get the Best Aspect Rolls

Dungeon rewards will unlock aspects-but they always give low rolls. If you want max damage, you need max rolls.

Greater Affixes: Quality Over Quantity

Not all Greater Affix items are equal.

A two-GA item with:

 Lightning resistance

 Fire resistance

is often worse than a single-GA item with:

 Strength

 Attack speed

 Crit chance

Knowing which affixes matter is more important than how many you have.As Pit difficulty increases, loot quality improves, but you still need to be selective.

Glyphs: Why Level 46 Is the Magic Number

Glyphs are another major multiplier source-but only if leveled properly.

Key breakpoints:

 Level 46: Unlocks an additional bonus multiplier

 Stat requirements (usually ~25) unlock earlier bonuses

Getting glyphs to 46 should be a priority. Pushing them to 80-100 is a long-term grind, but the final levels offer diminishing returns.

Farming Tip:

 Run Pit levels you can clear in under 3 minutes

 Speed > difficulty for glyph XP

If your runs are slow, your build likely needs optimization.

Paragon Pathing Efficiency

Efficient paragon routing can free up points for more damage.

Example:

 Spending two points for +5 Intelligence

 Versus one direct Intelligence node

Those small optimizations add up quickly and can unlock additional glyph bonuses or legendary node thresholds.

Early-game inefficiencies are normal-just be sure to clean them up later.

Sanctification: Season 11's Massive DPS Boost

Sanctification adds another layer of multipliers and is one of the strongest late-game systems.

Examples include:

 +100x critical strike damage

 Bonus aspects exceeding normal roll caps

Yes, it can brick items-but the system is relatively forgiving compared to similar mechanics in other ARPGs. The potential reward far outweighs the risk.

Smart players often:

 Sanctify backup items first

 Use trade to replace failures

 Leverage extra aspects to free up slots

This system alone can double or triple your DPS at the high end.

The Amulet: Your Single Strongest Item

Your amulet is the most powerful offensive slot in the game.

Why?

 Bonus aspect scaling

 Access to top-tier offensive passives

 Flexible stat requirements

Almost any offensive stat can work-as long as your build can consistently activate it. Avoid conditional bonuses that rarely apply, especially against bosses.

Final Takeaways: How to Actually Get 100x Damage

If you want massive DPS gains, focus on:

1.X-based damage multipliers

2.Max-rolled offensive aspects

3.Correct aspect slotting

4.Efficient paragon routing

5.Glyphs to at least level 46

6.Sanctification for endgame scaling

Flat damage stats help, but multipliers define endgame power. In this process, you will need to prepare a large amount of Diablo 4 Gold and Diablo 4 Items, and you'll also need a bit of luck! Once you truly understand how they stack, upgrading your character becomes far more intentional-and far more rewarding.

MMOexp Diablo 4 Team