Highlights
- Diablo 4 players are eager for a Paladin-like class to be added, as it fits the theme of the war between angels and demons in the game.
- The current classes in Diablo 4 each have their own distinct playstyle, such as the Barbarian for melee combat and the Sorcerer for high-risk, high-reward spells.
- Many players agree that the absence of a sword and shield class in the beginning is a missed opportunity, as it is a staple in medieval fantasy games.
Diablo 4 players desperately want a Paladin-style class to be added to the game. In Diablo 4, players have five classes to choose from before creating their character. Each class has a specific play style, and all are deeply related to the context of the game and the state of Sanctuary.
The Barbarian is the best option for Diablo 4 players who enjoy classic melee combat. Considered one of the best classes in Diablo 4, the Rogue is suitable for players who like to be silent assassins. The Sorcerer, on the other hand, is the traditional high-risk, high-reward class in RPGs, because while it is very fragile, it can unleash huge damage numbers with its spells. The Druid is a shapeshifter who can switch between human, werebear, and werewolf forms, able to fight both hand-to-hand and using magic. Finally, the Necromancer has a safer style of play. Necros can use a wide variety of weapons, but their focus is on using the corpses they summon.
Reddit user Secondusx shared their desire to see a Paladin class added to Diablo 4. They say they don't understand why Diablo 4 doesn't have a "holy warrior" class, since the story is about the war between angels and demons. They then recalled the Crusader, one of Diablo 3's playable classes, which Blizzard added to the game after launch. Saddened that Blizzard hadn't included the Crusader in Diablo 3 since its release, they got excited about the chance of Diablo 4 having a Paladin, to once again get frustrated. The player closes by saying that one of their biggest problems with Diablo 3 and Diablo 4 was feeling like they weren't having fun with certain classes.
Several players agreed with Secondusx's post, and one player suggested that this Paladin class in Diablo 4 could be called "Heretic." Another player believes the Paladin is still coming to the game, but only at the launch of the first expansion. Diablo 4 will release paid expansions but hasn't yet given many more details. Another player said they thought it was an "instant foot shot" that Diablo 4 didn't have a sword and board class from the beginning, as it's something found in almost every medieval fantasy game.
The first Diablo 4 season has seen controversial moments, frustrated players, and a long wish list of what the community wants to see added to the game. Two livestreams will take place over the next few days to discuss the second Diablo 4 season, which starts on October 17. With so much to make, players hope the new season will bring better winds for Diablo 4 and some potential info about the game's expansions.
Diablo 4 is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
