If you want to use an ability related to 'stun' but aren't very sure about what exactly it means under the umbrella of crowd control, here's what you need to know.
Stunned in Diablo 4 is a status ailment that will make enemies staggered for a short period, during which you can unleash your attacks and drain their health. This is different from slowed enemies who will be able to move, just slower. Both of them fall under the category of crowd control.
Knowing the various status effects/ailments (and their subtle differences) is crucial because it can make or break your build. Many abilities are specifically tied to certain ailments and can only be used in the way the skill tree/paragon board mentions it. If you add your skill points or paragon points in the wrong slots, your damage output will suffer. So, look at how you can deal this status effect on mobs for better crowd control. Plus, find out how Immobilized and Stunned are different in D4.
If you’d also like to know what exactly Thorn means in Diablo IV and what’s the Vulnerable effect, we’ve got some guides for you right here.
Here’s how Stun compared to similar stats in a nutshell:
Stat | Can they | Duration | |
Move | Attack | ||
Stun | No | No | Skill/Attack based time |
immobilized | No | Yes | Skill/Attack based time |
Knocked Down | No | No | Till getting up animation is over |
If you are knocking down enemies with your Poison Trap or other abilities, it will not count as a stun, even though the enemy will be incapacitated for a short duration.
No, when you Freeze enemies, it is not considered as Stunned. When you stun foes, you should see a blue semicircle on their heads, almost like they are in a daze.
Damage vs Stunned is an Offensive stat for Sorcerer/Sorceress class which means that the damage you deal after enemies are stunned will be much higher. Plus, if you are fighting a boss and they get staggered, you can start dealing a lot of attacks while they are under this effect.
That’s what you need to know about what counts as Stun in Diablo 4. If you are yet to complete all Strongholds, we’ve got a guide detailing all the map locations so you can get them done and collect Renown.