How many classes are in Diablo IV?

8 classes total in May 2026: Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Paladin, Rogue, Sorcerer, Spiritborn, and Warlock. Lord of Hatred launched April 28, 2026 adding Paladin (returning from D2) and Warlock as new playable classes.

Which D4 class is strongest right now?

Per the post-launch consolidated tier list: Barbarian (Whirlwind, Minion) and Sorcerer (Ball Lightning Orbital) sit at S+ — the strongest builds in the game. Paladin (Wing Strikes, Auradin), Rogue (Penetrating Shot, Dance of Knives), and Warlock (Dread Claws) round out S-tier. Druid dropped to B-tier post-Hotfix-2 nerfs. Necromancer holds A-tier; Spiritborn A-tier with Evade Counterswarm S.

What changed in Lord of Hatred?

Two new classes (Paladin, Warlock), level cap raised to 70, the universal skill tree rework (40+ reworked skills + 80+ modifiers per class), Talismans and Charm system, Loot Filter, War Plans endgame, Echoing Hatred wave-survival arena, and 12 Torment difficulty levels (up from 4). Seven hotfixes shipped through May 7.

Diablo IV

Complete list of all 8 Diablo IV classes for Lord of Hatred. Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Paladin, Rogue, Sorcerer, Spiritborn, Warlock — with current S13 tier rankings and top builds per class.

Diablo IV Classes

All 8 classes with current Lord of Hatred / Season 13 tier rankings. Click any class for build picks, key skills, FAQ, and links to detailed guides.

Updated May 2026 · Lord of Hatred live · Hotfix 7

Barbarian S+ Tier

Fury · Strength

Melee bruiser with the Arsenal System (4 weapons swap per skill). Whirlwind and Minion builds both S+ post-LoH thanks to Gohr's Devastating Grips overhaul + Ramaladni's Magnum Opus rework.

Druid B Tier

Spirit · Willpower

Hybrid caster/shapeshifter. Werewolf, Werebear, Storm, Earth with Spirit Boons. Werebear Companions Talisman set adds two werebears alongside existing companions.

Necromancer A Tier

Essence + Corpses · Intelligence

Summoner or solo caster via Book of the Dead. Blood Wave with Kessime's Legacy is the standout. Hotfix 2 nerfed Schadenfreude Iron Maiden and Bramble Bone Prison damage.

Paladin S Tier

Faith · Strength

Holy melee. Four Oaths (Juggernaut, Zealot, Judicator, Disciple). Returning from D2. Wing Strikes (Arbiter), Hammerdin, and Holy Light Auradin all confirmed S-tier.

Rogue S Tier

Energy · Dexterity

Agile hybrid. Combo Points, Inner Sight, Preparation specializations. Imbuements (Cold/Poison/Shadow). Penetrating Shot + Nilfur's Narrow Eye Talisman set is build-defining.

Sorcerer S+ Tier

Mana · Intelligence

Ranged elemental caster. Fire / Cold / Lightning. Ball Lightning Orbital is the highest-DPS build in the game. Berú of the Threefold Talisman set + LoH channeling rework reshaped the class.

Spiritborn A Tier

Vigor · Str/Dex

Jungle warrior. Four Spirit Guardians — Jaguar, Eagle, Gorilla, Centipede. Added with Vessel of Hatred. Evade Counterswarm sits at S, Eagle Evade A.

Warlock S Tier · NEW

Wrath + Dominance · Willpower

Demon-binder. Four Soul Shards (Legion, Vanguard, Mastermind, Ritualist). Dread Claws and Minion variants are S-tier. Apocalypse fell from S+ to A on the consolidated tier list.

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