This time we're diving into a non-meta Quill Valley Spearorn build and seeing how it performs against Uber Andariel in Torment 4. Spoiler alert: this thing hits way harder than people give it credit for Diablo 4 Items.

Below, I'll cover the exact gear, aspects, talents, and paragon boards I used in my run, along with a few extra tips on why this setup works so well. Whether you're here for the fight showcase or the build itself, you'll get everything you need to try it for yourself.

Why Quill Valley Spearorn?

Quill Valley Spearorn isn't the meta choice right now, but it's one of the most satisfying "machine gun" style builds when set up correctly. The Radic Kelei effect-turning Quill Valley into a basic skill-changes the entire flow of combat. Suddenly you can spam your main attack for free, scale it with basic skill bonuses, and stack layers of damage reduction, attack speed, and ferocity to melt bosses.

It's a build that feels fast, durable, and surprisingly easy to pilot once you have the right gear in place.

Core Gear Setup

Here's a slot-by-slot breakdown of the items I ran in my Torment 4 Uber Andariel clear.

Chest-Loyalty Mantle

 Stats: All stats + Damage Reduction

 Tempering: Damage Reduction masterworking is the priority.

 Aspect: 60% roll (aim for max).

 Gems: All-stats gems for extra scaling.

 Why It's Key: Loyalty Mantle's +1 to all stats is huge, letting you push multiple stat thresholds without sacrificing other rolls.

Chest 2-Shroud of False Death

 Stats: All stats + Max Life (GA on both).

 Runes: Tam Xan for Overpower when charged.

 Purpose: Boosts survivability while adding passive stat gains-critical for defensive stacking.

Gloves

 Stats: +Skill value, Dexterity, Life.

 Tempering: Mystic Circle Potency + Vortex Size.

 Aspect: Quill Valley Aspect (feathers return to you for extra damage).

 Reasoning: This boosts both your AoE and your sustain damage in boss fights.

Pants

 Stats: Barrier Regeneration + +2 Resilience.

 Aspect: Damage reduction when casting a basic skill (Quill Valley counts).

 Purpose: Turns every attack into a defensive action.

Boots

 Stats: Dexterity, Life, Movement Speed, Cooldown Reduction, Vortex Size.

 Aspect: Maximum Ferocity Aspect.

 Role: Keeps uptime on ferocity stacks and increases your mobility for dodging boss mechanics.

Weapon-Radic Kelei

 Stats: Chance for Core Skills to hit twice (GA roll if possible).

 Aspect: Converts Quill Valley into a basic skill-free to cast and spammable.

 Runes: Power Clocks (basic skill or defense consumes all primary resource, +100% damage for 1 second).

 Why It's the MVP: This is what makes the build. Once Quill Valley is a basic skill, all basic-attack bonuses kick in.

Amulet

 Stats: Dexterity %, Armor, Lightning Resistance, Resource Cost Reduction.

 Tempering: Mystic Snake Circle Potency.

 Aspect: Jaguar Skills in Mystic Circles keep ferocity at max, +7.1% damage per stack.

 Note: This could roll higher, but the synergy is too good to skip.

Jewels & Rings

 Ring of Star of the Skies: +5 to Core Skills. One of the best rings in the game.

 Second Ring: Max Life, Attack Speed, Lucky Hit Chance, Lucky Hit to Restore Resource.

Gems & Jewels:

 6% primary core stat + 6% max life jewel.

 Gem for 30% attack speed after using an ultimate.

 Moonrise for basic attack speed/damage buff.

 Jewel granting +25% move speed and +15% crit chance when two or more Power Crypt runes are active.

Seasonal Powers & Runes

 Thunder's Particle: Lightning damage + suppressor activation.

 Sharpening Gizmo: Extra physical damage.

 Tranquil Stone: Grants unstoppable.

 Bottle of Wind: Extra barrier generation.

 Celestial Surge: The catalyst that boosts damage and attack speed, especially when linked to The Hunter ultimate.

Talent Tree Highlights

This is a fairly standard offensive/defensive hybrid spread:

Offense

 Vigorous, Balanced, Exertion, Follow Through: Core damage and sustain boosters.

 Vortex Maxed: Essential for area control and damage uptime.

 Apex, Diminishment, Mirage, Unrestrained Power: Utility and control enhancements.

 Ravager: Strong offensive node for burst phases.

Defense

 Endurance, Perseverance: Damage reduction and sustain.

 Armored Hide: Extra tankiness.

 Counterattack: More damage when struck.

 Patient Guard, Suspicious: Additional defensive layering.

Specialization

 Hunter Path: Ferocity generation for more attack speed and execute damage.

 Tempo: Boosts damage and speed with basic attacks.Paragon Board Path

Here's the board order and key glyphs:

1.Allen (Level 81)-Starter glyph for base scaling.

2.Vicious Shield (Spirit, Level 81)-Combines offense with defensive uptime.

3.Sapping & Turf (Level 76)-Life sustain and positional damage boosts.

4.Convergence & Ritual (Level 76)-Damage multipliers for consistent DPS.

5.Revealing & Cany (Level 78)-Extra crowd control damage and utility.

Mercenary Choices

 Zubu with Opening Fire: Extra crit damage, perfect for burst phases.

 Vera: Boosts attack speed, synergizing perfectly with the build's spam-heavy nature.

Strengths of the Build

 Endless Spam: Free basic skill conversion means no downtime.

 Layered Defenses: Damage reduction, barriers, and regen stack together for excellent survivability.

 Scales Hard With Gear: Every roll of attack speed, ferocity, or basic skill damage pays off.

 Boss Friendly: Can keep pressure on without resource dips.

 Not Meta-Yet: Because it's not popular, gear competition is low.

Weaknesses & Limitations

 Gear Dependent: Radic Kelei and Loyalty Mantle are mandatory for the build to function at its peak.

 Max Rolls Matter: Lower rolls on aspects can noticeably reduce performance.

 Single-Target Focus: AoE is solid but not as explosive as some meta builds.

Closing Thoughts

The Quill Valley Spearorn setup may not be topping leaderboards right now, but it's a blast to play and more than capable of handling Diablo 4's toughest bosses-including Uber Andariel in Torment 4.

By turning your main damage skill into a spammable, resource-free basic attack, you get the best of both worlds: sustained DPS and near-constant defensive uptime. The layered buffs from Mystic Circles, ferocity, and seasonal powers stack up into a damage engine that's hard to stop.

If you're tired of running the same meta builds and want something that feels powerful, fluid, and different, give this one a shot. Just be ready to farm the key uniques-Radic Kelei and Loyalty Mantle-because without them, the whole playstyle doesn't quite click.

TL;DR Build Summary:

 Main Skill: Quill Valley (converted to basic skill via Radic Kelei).

 Key Uniques: Radic Kelei, Loyalty Mantle, Shroud of False Death.

 Main Buff Engines: Mystic Circle Potency, Moonrise, Celestial Surge, The Hunter.

 Main Defenses: Barrier regen, damage reduction on basic skill cast, multiple GA rolls on life/DR.

 Mercs: Zubu for crit damage, Vera for attack speed cheap D4 materials.

 Paragon: Allen → Vicious Shield → Sapping/Turf → Convergence/Ritual → Revealing/Cany.