Diablo 4 combat guide: How to switch between weapons

Diablo 4 is one of the most anticipated RPGs of 2023 and fans are thrilled about its release. The game will offer the vast terrain of Sanctuary for players to explore alongside new features and mechanics. One of the notable additions is the new weapon-swap system, which will be the center of the article. 

One of the selling points of the game is its intense combat system that fans love about the franchise. Switching between weapons during a fight allows for a vivid combat experience. Now, the arsenal is tied to the character’s skills and abilities so it is recommended to level gear up.

Diablo 4 will feature an intimidatingly unique weapon-swap system that can be a little tricky to get your head around. The following guide will discuss more on the topic, so brace yourself to learn about it.

Diablo 4 guide on how to switch between weapons during combat

Blizzard’s Diablo 4, much like its predecessors, provides the extensive combat experience that fans have been rooting for. With its massive pool of weapons, builds, and customizations, it is set to be a unique RPG experience. Players love the fluidity of in-game battles and the ability to switch between weapons while hacking through hordes of monsters and powerful bosses. 

There are five classes in Diablo 4 for you to choose from and each of them has its unique sets of weaponry and abilities. Most of the weapons that you can use during combat are tied to specific skills that you must unlock. 

Take Barbarians as an example, they can hold four different types of weapons under their basic skills. During combat, using a specific skill will automatically switch your weapon. It should be noted however that some abilities do not have a weapon tied to them. 

For the ease of gameplay, however, Diablo 4 has a Hotbar feature to quick-cast your character skills.

Switching weapons during combat and the Hotbar system

By now, it should be clear how the weapons and skills are synced in Diablo 4. For better clarity, follow these steps to switch to the weapon of your choice: 

1. Head over to the tab that says Abilities under your character screen. You will find a wide array of skill sets to unlock.
2. The available ones will be highlighted in the Skill Tree. Select the one where you see the weapon symbol.
3. Equip the weapon in your inventory.
4. Finally, drag the skill to the specific key bind. 

To effectively use the Hotbar from Diablo 4, you have to customize and arrange the area. It will allow you to easily swap between skills, and potions to be effective during combat. You have to drag them from your inventory and place them in the desired slots. 

By now you should be ready to slay some more behemoths from the Mortal Realm. Use the number key to cycle between the skills on your Hotbar for an epic battle.