Best Classes in Diablo IV

If you are a Diablo IV gamer who is wondering which one of the classes is the best in this game then this article is the right place for you. 

When you start your Diablo IV adventure, it’s really important to choose the correct class for you as it will determine what kind of experience you’ll be getting throughout the whole game. Whether you’ll be enjoying this game as a solo gamer or playing with friends, Diablo IV really is one of the best RPGs in the modern era of gaming as it manages to bring together an awesome dynamic open world, an amazing scope for character customization as well as a beautiful gothic art style so incredibly well. 

When you start up the game for the first time you’ll be presented with quite a significant choice to make, and that is selecting a class for your hero. At first, when you’re faced with this decision it can definitely seem quite scary at first, but hopefully, thanks to this article, you’ll be able to make a much more informed decision in no time at all. This Diablo IV class tier list isn’t just based purely on damage output but instead also takes into consideration the variety of skills, the builds that each of them have to offer, the outfit options, and also how enjoyable they are to play as. 

Diablo IV Class Tier List

Without further adieu, here is the Diablo IV class tier list that has been ranked from the worst to the best.

• Druid
• Barbarian
• Sorcerer
• Rogue
• Necromancer

Druid

Although the Druid class is definitely not a terrible class, its status as a hybrid class can sometimes confuse people. However, if you are a Diablo IV gamer who is able to easily make sense of the different tools that you’ll get in the Druid’s arsenal, then the Druid class may just be the best class for you. 

The Druid is able to use a mixture of shapeshifting as well as elemental magic, making it a sort of combination of the Barbarian and the Sorcerer classes in regards to feel. Then you could also say that the Druid has similarities to the Necromancer as well because they both have access to a variety of companions. 

The Druid class will have four different skills, which include Earth, Storm, Werebear and lastly Werewolf. Even though this is definitely a very versatile class, the fact that there are so many skills available can also be a double-edged sword, and could lead to a character who could be good at everything but isn’t able to master any of them. This style could be a great one for you but for the newcomers to the game, this factor makes the Druid class quite a challenging entry point. 

When it comes to the visual aspect of the Druid though, it is absolutely spectacular as it offers awesome and dramatic animal transformations as well as distinctive naturalistic armour. So, in conclusion, Druid is for the more confident Diablo IV players that want to be able to cover all of their bases. 

Barbarian

Out of all of the different classes that you can choose from, Barbarian is definitely one of the ones that has the worst reputation as it underperformed during the beta. However, now that the game has finally been officially released, it is safe to say that this is one of the most underrated classes out of the bunch. The Barbarian is one of those classes that actually allow you to be a tough and tanky character, which will definitely turn out to be quite a valuable player in multiplayer and will also serve you well in solo mode. 

Although which skill you pick is quite important for the Barbarian class, their unique class mechanic adds yet another layer of decision-making to this. If you choose the Barbarian class, you’ll get the Arsenal system, which basically means that you’ll be able to equip up to four different weapons all at the same time. This added feature means that you’ll be able to smartly tailor your weapons to different attacks that you have. So, in conclusion, when a Barbarian character picks a skill you’ll also need to think further about which weapons will be able to maximise that specific skill the most. 

The various Barbarian skills that you can have are less divided between their different schools and try to focus on other things such as area of effect, defensive, buff-based and debuff-inflicting abilities. The characters in the Barbarian class are very versatile and can be built up to be quite  mobile killing machines or tank players to support allies. 

Sorcerer

The Sorcerer is one of the best Diablo IV classes in the game and is a close contender to the number one spot. When it comes to the breadth and depth of this class, it is quite similar to the Necromancer, but is taken in a very different direction thanks to its very different builds that it offers. 

In the Sorcerer class you’ll be able to choose three different types, which include Pyromancy, Frost and Shock and each one of these different elements are unique. If you choose Pyromancy you’ll have an emphasis on the area of effect and also the damage over time abilities as well as some limited crowd control. Then you have the Frost element, which a lot of gamers seem to enjoy, as you’ll be able to utilise protective barriers as well as freezing your enemies in place. Then lastly you have Shock, which is perfect if you are looking to be able to dish out a lot of effects and damage a lot of targets in a fast-paced, frenzied playstyle. 

The Sorcerer class is probably the class that tactually rewards players for mixing and matching the most. For example, it is really satisfying to use Blizzard to pin a whole bunch of enemies in one place before using Fireball to roast all of them together. Even though you’ll be able to mix and match with most classes, it’s definitely with the Sorcerer class that this feels the most smooth. 

Rogue

The Rogue class is one of the core aspects of the various classes in Diablo IV and it is a class whose strength lies in its flexibility. This is an extremely flexible class because characters in this class are able to change their playstyle seamlessly between close-range combat, ranged combat and also even being able to stealth around and easily escape danger. 

The fact that Rogue is able to do this really makes it one of the best classes to play as in Diablo IV, however since this class is so versatile and able to do so many different things it makes it quite hard to master or play as a beginner to the game. Even though it may be quite challenging to learn how to properly play as them, they do have a lot of potential build options, which definitely seems overwhelming at first but will give you a lot of room to play around with. As you play more and more with this class, you’ll realise how fun it is to actually play as and it’ll keep you on your toes as you start to learn more about their strengths and weaknesses. 

So, in conclusion, if you’re able to avoid damage through mobility skills with the Rogue class, then you’ll be just fine and see yourself dealing huge blows lightning fast in no time.

Necromancer

The Necromancer class has done well to earn its place at the top of the Diablo IV class tier list. The Necromancer class is able to dominate thanks to its wide variety of playstyles that it offers, it’s one of a kind class mechanic as well as gorgeous visual design. 

The great thing about this class is that every single one of this classes three main playstyles are very easy to learn but take quite some time to master, which means that even though it is accessible for the new players into the game, it still manages to be rewarding for the Diablo IV veterans who’ll spend a lot of their time editing their character’s skills around certain gear or playstyles. If you choose to go down the bone specialists route then you’ll be able to deal out large bursts of damage, which will be relative to your Essence pool, Blood Necromancers on the other hand have more of a focus on mobility, where you are able to spawn Blood Orbs for buffs and healing as well. Then lastly you have the Shadow Necromancers, who are able to deal out damage over time.

Then on top of these palystyles, the Necromancers also have access to minions, who can be raised from the corpses of enemies you have slain. You’ll be able to further tweak these skeletons to better suit your personal playstyle or you could just dismiss them entirely in exchange to get a passive buff. As a Necromancer, you’ll also be able to use corpses and turn them into traps or even explosions. Then as a cherry on the top, Necromancers are also able to summon huge golems, which just as some of your smaller helpers can be tailored to better suit your playing style as well. 

All in all the Necromancer truly is a solid, distinctive class that offers you a great deal for not only the beginners to the game but even the veterans looking to hone their skills. 

Final Words

In the end, the class that will best suit you will be up to you to decide because each player playing this game will have a unique playstyle and so it would be unfair to deem one class the best for every player. So, try and analyse your playing style and then pick a class that will be able to compliment your style the best.