Diablo 4 is always updating its classes, which changes how strong each class and build is in different seasons. Season 7, the Season of Witchcraft, introduces Witchcraft Powers, which synergize better with some builds than others. However, using them provides a power boost to every build, even if it isn't the best to use this season. But if you want to wipe out Whispers in Season 7, the Cataclysm Druid is a build you need to at least consider, as it's one of the strongest.

The Cataclysm Druid is ideal for endgame content in Season 7. You have immense clearing and farming potential due to the amount of area damage you can deal, and you can withstand being in the middle of enemies with the help of a few defensive skills. The result is a character that blends offense and defense so effectively that you feel unstoppable as you rush through dungeons and complete world tasks.

For builds like the Upheaval Barbarian, the focus is centered on a core ability. That's not the case for a Cataclysm Druid, as Cataclysm is an ultimate ability instead of a core one, which means that putting this build together takes a bit of time if you start it at Level 1 rather than respec into it later.

Maul is the basic ability you'll pick up for this build, and it helps you generate Spirit. You also want to get Enhanced Maul, which adds to your durability by fortifying you for a percentage of your maximum health when you hit an enemy with Maul. The extra fortification can come in clutch if you end up in the middle of a bunch of elite enemies or a mix of elite enemies with a boss. Since it also generates Spirit, and it's your basic ability, you generally have a constant bit of protection in combat.

For your core ability, you want to pick up Pulverize. This ability gives you a nice way to deal AoE damage when other Spirit-using abilities are on cooldown. As a result, you tend to keep your damage up and maintain some defense through Maul and Pulverize when the rest of your kit is on cooldown, giving Cataclysm Druid a kit that has sustained damage instead of relying on the burst of your ultimate.

Next is your defensive abilities, and you want to pick up two from this category, giving up taking a companion skill as a result. First, you'll take Earthen Bulwark. Earthen Bulwark gives you a barrier that absorbs a percentage of your max health for a short duration, but you also want to put a point into Enhanced Earthen Bulwark, which makes you Unstoppable while the skill is active. With this, you have a reliable way to mitigate damage, and the Unstoppable benefit increases your mobility options.

For your second defensive ability, you'll go with Debilitating Roar. Instead of giving you a barrier like Earthen Bulwark, Debilitating Roar reduces the amount of damage that nearby enemies deal. As a result, this ability can help your allies by reducing the damage they take from enemies, especially if they're playing a glass cannon class like the Sorcerer, and it gives them a moment to reposition. Combining it with Enhanced and Innate Debilitating Roar means you receive more fortification and deal more damage while it's active.

Hurricane is the next ability you take, and it's a core component of this build. Hurricane deals damage in an area around you, and you can make it even more useful by taking Enhanced Hurricane and Savage Hurricane as well. Enhanced Hurricane slows enemies who are damaged by Hurricane, and Savage Hurricane makes enemies who are hit by it deal less damage, which gives the ability a lot of extra utility. From the same section, Endless Tempest is a must-have because it increases the duration of both Hurricane and Cataclysm.

Finally, you have your ultimate ability, Cataclysm. Cataclysm deals damage by knocking back enemies and striking them with lightning in the form of a storm that follows you. To make this ability stronger, take Prime Cataclysm to increase its duration and Catastrophe to increase the damage you deal after casting an ultimate ability. Then, finish up your build with the Ursine Strength passive, which buffs your Maul and Pulverize abilities since they're werebear skills.

Best Gear & Aspects For A Druid Cataclysm Build

Recommendations To Round Out Your Build

First, Airidah's Inexorable Will is a must-have for this build. It's a ring with ultimate cooldown reduction that pulls enemies towards you, which damages them when you use your ultimate. The Mjölnic Ryng is also amazing for this build, as it gives you extra points to Endless Tempest and gives you unlimited spirit, extra movement speed, and increased damage when Cataclysm is active, making both of these items ideal for a Cataclysm Druid. Aside from that, look for Willpower, max health, cooldown reduction, and overpower damage as stats on gear.

For aspects, Stormshifter's Aspect buffs Hurricane and gives you points in your shapeshifter skills. Additionally, you can get a lot of use from aspects like Aspect of Apogeic Furor, which increases your ultimate damage, and Runeworker's Conduit Aspect, which increases your storm and lightning damage. When it comes to gems, you want Rubies in your weapons for Overpower damage, Sapphires in your armor for Willpower, and use Occult Gems in your jewelry, which is the only place they can go. Voice of the Stars is a must-have Occult Gem that buffs your ultimate. Otherwise, pick gems to increase resistance as needed.

If you need more of a boost, you can craft Elixirs of Fortitude at the Alchemist, which increases your maximum life by a percentage based on the elixir's level. You can also get a power boost by using Witchcraft Powers like Decay Augmentation, Purging Touch, and Force of Will. Once you have your abilities and gear set up, you should be ready to easily clear enemies and withstand attacks from bosses while you melt their health bars in Diablo 4.

If you've mentioned having Diablo 4 gold and Diablo 4 items, are you planning to upgrade or craft some high-end gear or focus more on building up your abilities? There's a lot of potential with the legendary aspects and items, and having the right gear makes a difference. If you're looking to optimize your build, there are some great items out there that complement specific Witchcraft Powers.