Here's the recommended skill loadout to Diablo 4 Gold maximize your damage and survivability:

Early Game Skills

    Bash: Primary damage-dealing skill.

    Challenging Shout: Essential for defense and enemy control.

    Steel Grasp: Gathers enemies for easy targeting.

    Rupture: Adds a damage-over-time effect and synergizes with Paingorger Gauntlets.

Late Game Skills

Once you've acquired better Uniques and key Aspects, transition to this optimized setup:

    Bash: The foundation of your build, amplified by gear.

    Hammer of the Ancients: Used for massive burst damage via guaranteed Overpower.

    Wrath of the Berserker: Maintains damage multipliers and buffs during battles.

This skill setup ensures perfect synergy, allowing you to Diablo 4 materials deal devastating damage while remaining resilient in combat.