Diablo 4 builds on a rich history that continues to define the action RPG genre. The franchise has had its ups and downs, but Diablo 4 has thus far been well-received. Many consider it a significant high-point for the series, and there's good reason for that.

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One aspect that makes players so excited is the robust set of character classes. Blizzard is constantly refining them, but what's on offer at present is a dynamic, balanced roster of classes with unique play styles. Some of the classes are more powerful than others, but none are outright unplayable.

Updated April 1, 2024, by Marc Santos: Patch 1.4.0 for Diablo 4 once again shook up the game's class balance significantly by reworking some underutilized Aspects while giving all players new ways to grow in power. However, the overall feel and performance of each class has remained the same in so far as the new player experience is concerned. While the overall class rankings have remained mostly the same as it was in the previous patches, the endgame portion of this guide that focuses on the current season's meta has been adjusted accordingly.

Diablo 4 Tier List (Best Diablo 4 Classes)

Blizzard has made quite a few tweaks to Diablo 4's classes over the course of its seasons. Many of these controversial changes radically shifted the balance of power in the classes. The following class tier list details how each class compares in terms of ease of play and overall power, from best to worst, and in accordance with how strong they are at all stages of Diablo 4, including the early game. Blizzard will no doubt continue to refine the classes throughout the game's lifespan, but here's how they stand as of now:

S Rank — Necromancer

The Necromancer is basically Diablo 4's best class. They are extremely powerful in all stages of the game, especially now that their minion builds have become far stronger compared to their previous iterations in earlier patch versions. As of Season 4, a Level 35 minion Necromancer with the right build can easily clear the Level 55 Cathedral of Light Capstone Dungeon without breaking a sweat. Later on, if players find minion builds too unwieldy in World Tier 4, they can always transition to even stronger builds using other skills like Bone Spear and Blood Mist.

Meanwhile, Rogues sit in a similar power level as Necromancers across all game stages. However, this class does require a bit more finesse on the player's part. Rogues are capable of high AOE and single-target DPS, but they require better cooldown management and a sharper sense of positioning. Later on, Rogues can be turned into extremely powerful skirmishers wielding both melee and ranged weapons — this flexibility alone is enough to earn them a spot at the top of this list.

A Rank – Druid

Even with all the buffs, the Druid class retains its slow leveling experience relative to other classes. However, its late-game builds featuring Lightning Storm and Tornado have never been better as of Season 4. Once a Druid is properly geared up, they can steamroll through Nightmare Dungeons like a true force of nature. The only things holding this class back from reaching S-tier are its slow early clear speeds and miserable resource management while leveling up.

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B Rank – Sorcerer

Leveling up with a Sorcerer can feel a little iffy due to how naturally fragile the class is, but nothing quite beats the feeling of mowing down Hellspawn with magic. This is a very enjoyable class to play that scales fairly well into the endgame, though it can feel a bit stifling when it comes to build variety. The majority of Sorcerer builds rely on having multiple defensive skills at once, which can make the class feel stale at times. Still, Sorcerers can absolutely compete with other classes when it comes to endgame farming and boss-killing, especially with Meteor, Ball Lightning, and Blizzard builds.

C Rank – Barbarian

The Barbarian class is an excellent choice for new Diablo players thanks to their high survivability and simple playstyles. They have the weakest early-game power among all the classes, but they slowly crawl their way up the tier list as players get better gear. Once a Barbarian does reach the peak of their power, they quickly overtake everyone else as an S-tier class with builds focusing on Rend, Charge, and Hammer of the Ancients, even with the nerfs to the Limitless Rage and Encroaching Wrath aspects.

Thankfully, this Diablo 4 tier list doesn’t need a “D,” “E,” or “F” rank. None of the Diablo 4 classes are outright unplayable or totally broken. The game regularly receives class balance updates every season too, so players shouldn't have to worry about any of the classes feeling bad to play at any stage of the game.

The Best Endgame Builds for Each Diablo 4 Class

Diablo 4 has a rich, repeatable endgame system that will keep players engaged for years to come if Blizzard plays their cards right. Starting at level 50, every Diablo 4 class gets access to Paragon Boards and a whole host of extra content. The extra progression system offers players more ways to customize their characters. This will come in handy as they face all the new threats they'll encounter in the endgame.

The following is a tier list of popular builds in Diablo 4 Season 4. Expect this to change regularly between seasons or whenever a major balance patch is released. Even the slightest change to a build's key component can determine its place in a ranking's list, so keep an eye out for possible buffs or nerfs in future patches.

Diablo 4

Platform(s)

PC , PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S

Released

June 6, 2023

Developer(s)

Blizzard

Genre(s)

Action RPG , Hack and Slash

Metascore

88