Diablo II: Resurrected

Interactive D2R tier list for all 8 classes and 55+ builds. Ranked by Overall, Early Game, Density, and Ubers. Updated for Reign of the Warlock (Season 13). Includes all new Warlock builds.

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D2R Build Tier List — Reign of the Warlock

Interactive tier list for all 55+ D2R builds across 8 classes. Filter by class, rank by Overall, Early Game, Density, or Ubers. Updated for Season 13.

S+Best in Game4

SExcellent10

AStrong12

BGood15

CViable9

DWeak3

FAvoid1

Showing 54 builds·Category: Overall·Reign of the Warlock (S13)

Understanding the Categories

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Overall

General endgame performance combining all factors: clear speed, boss killing, gear efficiency, and versatility. The most important ranking for deciding what to play.

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Early Game

How well a build performs at ladder start or in SSF with minimal gear. S tier here means you can start the season with this build and reach endgame without trading.

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Density

Pack clearing speed — critical for Cow Level, P8 runs, and Terror Zones. S+ tier density builds can clear an entire screen of monsters in seconds.

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Ubers

Performance in Uber Tristram and the new Colossal Ancients pinnacle encounter. A build can be S+ density but only B Ubers — like Lightning Fury Amazon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best build in D2R Reign of the Warlock?

Echoing Strike Warlock is widely considered the #1 overall build in Season 13. It deals Physical + Magic split damage (nearly nothing is fully immune), ranks S+ in both Overall and Density, and is the top pick for P8 and Terror Zone farming. Hammerdin, Lightning Fury Amazon, and Nova Sorceress are also S+ tier.

What's the best build for a new player or ladder start?

Blizzard Sorceress is the gold standard ladder starter — it works with minimal gear (Spirit + Stealth is enough), farms Mephisto efficiently, and has S tier early game. Fire Warlock is the best leveling spec in RotW, trivializing Normal and Nightmare. Fist of the Heavens Paladin and Hydra Sorceress are also excellent starts.

How does the new Warlock class compare to other classes?

The Warlock immediately entered the top tier. Echoing Strike is S+ overall — some argue it's the single most versatile build in the game. There's no bad Warlock build per community consensus. The unique Levitation Mastery (wield 2H weapon in 1H + off-hand Grimoire) creates entirely new gearing possibilities. Fire Warlock is the best leveling spec in the game period.

What builds are best for farming the Cow Level?

Lightning Fury Amazon is the undisputed best Cow Level farmer — Lightning Fury's chain lightning mechanic tears through packed cows with unmatched speed. Nova Sorceress with Infinity merc is also S+ for cows. Poison Nova Necromancer and Echoing Strike Warlock are excellent alternatives.

What is the best SSF (self-found) build?

Summon Necromancer is the traditional king of SSF — no specific items required, extremely safe, works on any budget. In Reign of the Warlock, the Summoner Warlock is the community's top SSF pick: the bound demon provides most of your damage with minimal gear. Blizzard Sorceress and Hydra Sorceress are also S tier SSF.

What does the RotW badge mean on builds?

The purple "RotW" badge marks builds that are new in Reign of the Warlock (Season 13). All Warlock builds carry this badge since the Warlock is the new 8th class. These builds weren't available in previous seasons.

Where does this tier list data come from?

Rankings based on community consensus, leaderboard data, and game file analysis. Cross-referenced with multiple community sources and Reddit r/diablo2. Last updated May 20, 2026 for Patch 3.2 / Season 14 (Warlock nerfs).

Can I link directly to a specific class or category?

Yes — the URL updates automatically as you interact. Select a class filter and category, then copy the URL from your browser's address bar. For example, filtering to Warlock builds in the Density category will update the URL with ?category=density&class=warlock.