Versus Elites:
Open with Caltrops to Diablo 4 Items slow and debuff.

Shadow Step into the elite and stun it.

Trigger Death Trap beneath them.

Follow up with Imbued Twisting Blades or Penetrating Shot.

Use mobility skills to kite or escape if needed.

Versus Bosses:
Rotate cooldowns wisely — Death Trap doesn’t pull bosses, but it deals heavy damage.

Poison Imbuement shines here — melt their health bar slowly and safely.

Stay mobile, time your attacks between dodging telegraphed abilities.

The Rogue’s best defense is movement. Here’s how to stay alive:

Always be moving. Never stand in one spot after placing a trap.

Chain Dash → Trap → Core Skill → Dash again.

Use Caltrops to apply slow and give yourself breathing room.

Invest in boots with Movement Speed and Evade charges.

Defensive passives to consider:

Sturdy: Damage reduction from close enemies.

Reactive Defense: Gain barrier when crowd controlled.

Concussive: Chance to knock down enemies with cheap Diablo IV gold ranged skills.