One of the newer features ofDiablo 4is that it has swappable weapons for Barbarians. Depending on how you play, swapping weapons could alter your gameplay significantly. Having weapons you can switch on the go may make combat more fluid. However,Diablo 4has an intriguing way to do this. It took me some time to figure it out. Since the game does tell you, here’s a guide on how to swap weapons inDiablo 4.
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How to swap weapons inDiablo 4
The more you play, the more you level up your character. This results in you earning experience points, which can be spent on a skill tree. These skills are the main way to change your weapons.To use your other weapon, you need to activate the skill tied to it.
Each weapon you pick up will show you what type it is. For example, I played as the Barbarian. His main weapons are classified asBlunt Weaponfor the left hand, andSlasher Weaponfor the right. So, I would need to find weapons that belong in the appropriate section.
Each class has different weapon types, but only the Barbarian can swap weapons sincethey can equip up to four weapons. Since I play a Necromancer, I have the option to equip two weapons or a weapon and a shield, but I can’t swap weapons since I have nothing to swap to.
How to equip skills to a key bind
To get skills to use other weapons, head to theSkills Tree menu by pressing the ‘A key’ or appropriate controller button. There, you’re able to unlock skills with a skill point once you’ve leveled enough to earn one.
Equipping the skill is done in another menu.Tap the ‘S key’to bring up the skills you’ve bought. From there,drag the skill to a key bindor mouse button. Additionally, there’s more than one skill per weapon type. Adding key binds that can be switched on a whim could help you create any build you see fit.
For example, my dad plays a Barbarian and he uses a two-handed Bludgeoning weapon as his main weapon for attacking, but he swaps to his two Slashing weapons when he usesWhirlwindbecause they deal more damage, have a higher crit rate, and bleed enemies better in Whirlwind. This is how you caneffectively swap weapons inDiablo 4. Experiment for yourself to find the best ways and times to swap weapons.
At the start, this new way of switching weapons may be confusing, and a step up fromDiablo 3where you would simply drag the weapon into the right slot. But this seems to be a much more engaging way to play. Knowing how to swap weapons early on may make the combat ofDiablo 4a little easier, especially if you’re playing it on a harder difficulty.
Raza Malik
Raza is a Contributing Writer who’s been at PC Invasion since March 2023. After he earned his Media Arts degree at Niagara College, he went on to grow his portfolio by working at such publications as GameRant. While he plays a wide array of different types of games, Raza enjoys discussing open-world games, shooters, and live service games. Some of his favorite series include Assassin’s Creed, God of War, and the Diablo series. On the side, he enjoys editing videos, and creating content for his side project Marching Into Madness.
