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┗ Governing Stones | Tuning Stones
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Governing Stones are new seasonal items that provide Seneschals unique skills in Diablo 4 (D4) Season 3 update. Read on to see a list of all Governing Stones and learn how to get and use Governing Stones!
List of Contents
| Best Governing Stones | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 S-Tier |
 Tempest
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 Flash of Adrenaline
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 Reconstruct
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 Gyrate
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 A-Tier |
 Lightning Bolt
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Focus Fire
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 Impale
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 B-Tier |
Protect
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Bushwhack
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 C-Tier |
Firefly
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Autodefense
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Pummel
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| Power Level | Attack, Support, and Healing prowess of the stone which greatly helps the player. |
|---|---|
| Versatility | The stone can keep up with any playstyle or build, and that can transition well into endgame. |
| Ease-of-Use | The ability of the Construct to utilize the stone's ability in most scenarios, along with its ease to aim or manipulate according to the player's gameplay. |
| Governing Stone | Evaluation |
|---|---|
|
Tempest
(S-Tier) |
Easily one of the best AoE damage skills for the Seneschal. With the right setup, it can have an amazing damage uptime, especially when pushing Nightmare Vaults or Dungeons. Best paired with a Rank 10 Arcing Support stone and a Rank 10 Registered Damage Support stone. |
|
Flash of Adrenaline
(S-Tier) |
One of the best support Seneschal skills since it literally grants you a free 20% damage boost on top of what your build already does. Best paired with Tactical Support and Duration Support stones to decrease cooldown and increase uptime. |
|
Reconstruct
(S-Tier) |
An amazing Seneschal skill that can be used when your build requires a bit more healing. This is perfect for builds that take a while to go online, tailored for that endgame push to an optimized level 100 build. Best paired with the Tactical Support stone to decrease its cooldown. |
|
Gyrate
(S-Tier) |
A good AoE damage Seneschal skill that can be modified to also function as CC. Perfect option until you can get to higher tier Governing Stone options. Best paired with Mockery Support and Initiative Support stones for the AoE taunt and the guranteed hits. |
|
Lightning Bolt
(A-Tier) |
A good arcing damage Seneschal skill that synergizes with Lightning Builds. Best paired with Arcing Support and Resource Support stones to maximize its damage and utility. |
|
Focus Fire
(A-Tier) |
Similar to Lightning Bolt, Focus Fire is a good arcing damage Seneschal skill for the mid-game. Best paired with Arcing Support and Resource Support stones to maximize its damage and utility. |
|
Impale
(A-Tier) |
A good damage Seneschal skill that synergizes for fast pushing builds. However, very limited AoE compared to easier-to-get options like Gyrate. Being melee also limits its uses. Best paired with Resource Support, Swift Support, and Efficiency Support stones to maximize its utility. |
|
Protect
(B-Tier) |
Very niche especially considering how many Skills, Aspects, and Uniques allow you to generate a barrier. Since its barrier has low HP and functions on a timer, this stone is only useable in the very early stages of the game. |
|
Bushwhack
(B-Tier) |
Has applications when dealing with single targets but falls flat for 90% of the game since you'll mostly be handling mobs. Can be replaced with Impale which has better AoE but also has single-target DPS potential. |
|
Firefly
(C-Tier) |
Ranged projectiles that don't have the Arcing modifier are easily C-Tier since they can't benefit from some of the best Tuning Stones in the game. Easily outclassed by Rare stones like Lighting Bolt and Focus Fire. |
|
Autodefense
(C-Tier) |
Very situational application. Would be better to rely on your build's Defensive Skills, Uniques, or Aspects than commit one of two Governing Stone slots to a subpar support skill. |
|
Pummel
(C-Tier) |
Melee skills that aren't AoE are just outclassed by Gyrate and, to some extent, Impale. Even with support stones like Resource, Swift, and Efficiency, Pummel is still worse compared to Rare ranged skills. |
| Governing Stone | Effect |
|---|---|
|
Autodefense
|
The Seneschal Construct activates an antimaterial field around itself shooting down enemy projectiles. Can not shoot down Boss or Player projectiles. |
|
Bushwhack
|
Quickly ambush dealing damage to each target. May strike the same target multiple times. |
|
Firefly
|
Deploy a small construct that lands on the target and explodes 3 times, dealing damage. |
|
Flash of Adrenaline
|
Administers a quick flash of adrenaline into the player, granting bonus damage for a duration. |
|
Focus Fire
|
The Seneschal Construct channels a ray of fire onto targets dealing damage to each over time. |
|
Gyrate
|
The Seneschal Construct whirls its legs around quickly dealing damage to all surrounding enemies. |
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Impale
|
Perform a line attack to all enemies in front of the Seneschal Construct dealing damage. |
|
Lightning Bolt
|
Launch a bolt of Lightning at the target dealing damage. Arcs to other targets dealing a portion of the original damage. |
|
Protect
|
The Seneschal Construct materializes a protective Barrier on the player for a portion of their Maximum Life. |
|
Pummel
|
Pummel enemies in front of the Seneschal Construct dealing damage. |
|
Reconstruct
|
The Seneschal Construct channels a reconstruction beam Healing the player for a portion of their Maximum Life over time. |
|
Tempest
|
Electrically charge an enemy causing it to deal damage to themselves and additional enemies each second over time. If the enemy is killed, Tempest spreads to another enemy gaining additional time and bonus damage. These bonuses are also applied if Tempest is reapplied onto the same enemy. |
Some of the Governing Stones can be obtained by completing chapters of the Season Journey. Multiple stones can be obtained this way so make sure to prioritize these challenges as you go through the new season.
The Wardwoven Chests are reward chests that can be found inside the new dungeons called Vaults. These Vaults have numerous obstacles for the players to complete, and upon doing so, they give hefty rewards, including the possibility of obtaining Governing Stones.
You can equip Governing Stones in the Seneschal Construct section found under the Character tab. You may equip as many as two Governing Stones, which your Seneschal will utilize at the same time.
Governing Stones are items that can be equipped on your Seneschal to give them unique abilities to aid you in combat. The abilities granted by these stones determine the capabilities of your Seneschal, whether you'd want them to be offensive, supportive, or a mixture of both.
How to Unlock and Upgrade Your Seneschal
List of Seasons: How Do Seasons Work?
| Battle Pass Explained | |
|---|---|
| Season 1 Battle Pass | Season 2 Battle Pass |
| Season 3 Battle Pass | - |
| Season Journey Explained | |
| Season 1 Journey | Season 2 Journey |
| Season 3 Journey | - |
| All Season Mechanics | |
| Malignant Hearts (Season 1) |
Vampiric Powers, Blood Harvest (Season 2) |
| Seneschal Construct, Arcane Tremors (Season 3) |
- |
| Season FAQs | |
| What Carries Over to Seasons? | How to Transfer Renown to Seasonal Characters |
| Is Seasonal Rebirth Coming to Diablo 4? | How to Get Smoldering Ashes |
| Should You Make a Seasonal Character? | Can You Transfer Items to Seasonal Characters |
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