Unleashing the Power of Bloodless Scream: Must-Try Builds for Diablo 4

The Bloodless Scream in Diablo 4 is a unique two-handed scythe that introduces a fresh approach for Necromancers. It enables them to freeze enemies and generate significant amounts of Essence, creating a unique build path. Typically, the Chill effect is not available to this class, but this item allows for its utilization with the right setup.

There are numerous viable endgame builds for Necromancers in Diablo 4, but some may synergize particularly well with the Bloodless Scream. Read on for a guide on acquiring this weapon and some helpful tips for crafting a build centered around it.

How to Get the Bloodless Scream Unique in Diablo 4

The Bloodless Scream, like all other Unique weapons in the game, can only be acquired through random drops. Players have a limited opportunity to obtain this weapon by defeating monsters or opening chests in World Tier 3 or above.

The most effective method to obtain Unique items is to focus on farming Helltides. Any Helltide chest has the potential to drop Unique items, regardless of its type. This means that even a Tortured Gifts of Protection chest could still yield a Unique weapon or accessory when opened. For optimal results, players should actively search for Tortured Gifts of Mysteries that appear randomly in Helltide-affected areas.

Farming Nightmare Dungeons is an excellent method for acquiring Uniques. In addition to facing formidable enemies and discovering valuable chests, the rewards for completing a Nightmare Dungeon may potentially include a Bloodless Scream for Necromancer players. Furthermore, all items obtained within these dungeons have an increased likelihood of being Sacred or Ancestral compared to loot obtained from other sources in the open world.

Best Bloodless Scream Builds

Bloodless Screams enchantment enables chilling of enemies and Essence restoration upon hitting a frozen enemy with any Darkness skill. This enhancement affects all Darkness abilities, including Blighted Corpse Explosion, Bone Storm, and Blood Wave with the Aspect of Ultimate Shadow. Regrettably, this feature is not compatible with Shadow Mages.

This weapon is most effective when used in a Shadow Summoner build that utilizes Blight, Corpse Explosion, and Cold Mages. Bloodless Scream's Essence generation keeps players consistently powered up while the Shadow damage caused by Blight and Corpse Explosion assists the Skeletal Mages in freezing enemies. This freezing effect not only immobilizes enemies but also ensures the survival of the rest of the Necromancer's minions.

While in theory the additional Essence from Bloodless Scream's procs can be helpful in Bone Spear, Blood Surge, and Bone Spirit builds, in reality, players will sacrifice a significant amount of damage without gaining much in return. Therefore, Bloodless Scream is most effective when used in builds that fully embrace Darkness skills and effects that Chill or deal Cold damage, such as the unique effect of Penitent Greaves and the Coldbringer's Aspect for Skeletal Mages.

Diablo 4 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.