{"id":2693400,"date":"2023-06-01T19:01:37","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T23:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-1016567-4521551.cloudwaysapps.com\/plato-data\/which-class-should-you-choose-in-diablo-4\/"},"modified":"2023-06-01T19:01:37","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T23:01:37","slug":"which-class-should-you-choose-in-diablo-4","status":"publish","type":"station","link":"https:\/\/platodata.io\/plato-data\/which-class-should-you-choose-in-diablo-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Which class should you choose in Diablo 4?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diablo 4<\/em><\/a> features five playable classes: Barbarian<\/a>, Necromancer<\/a>, Sorcerer<\/a>, Rogue<\/a>, and Druid<\/a>. Each class has a unique class mechanic along with a skill tree equipped with a variety of spells. All of their playstyles are different, but which one is the right one for you? <\/p>\n

In this Diablo 4<\/em> guide, we\u2019ll explain each of the classes to help you make an educated decision on your next main.<\/p>\n

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Barbarian<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Barbarians<\/a> in Diablo 4<\/em> are fierce warriors who leap into the fray. As a Barb, your main mechanic is the Weapon Arsenal<\/strong>, which allows you to hold four weapons at once. Some of your abilities will require you to have a specific weapon type such as slicing, two-handed, dual-wield, or bludgeoning to use. But for some skills, you can manually switch weapons<\/a> for different effects. You\u2019ll gain expertise the more you use a certain weapon, which will provide you with buffs like increased critical hit chance or more damage against vulnerable enemies.<\/p>\n

Not only are you capable of mastering offensive weapons, Barbarians are meant to be bulky bruisers who can take a hit from any foe. With a plethora of shouts and damage reducing abilities, you\u2019ll be spending a lot of time up close and personal due to your survivability.<\/p>\n

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Necromancer<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Necromancer is a staple for the Diablo series. As a summoner, you\u2019re able to conjure hordes of undead enemies to do your bidding or sacrifice your minions to empower yourself.<\/p>\n

Your unique mechanic is called the Book of the Dead<\/strong>, which <\/strong>allows you to customize your undead army by selecting what type of skeletons you\u2019ll summon (along with a specialization). You can give your pawns more health, increased damage output, or the ability to deal AoE damage. If you don\u2019t want to manage your minions, you can choose to sacrifice either some or all of your minions to gain a permanent buff. <\/p>\n

Necromancers have a unique resource that other classes do not have: corpses <\/strong>\u2014 which, you guessed it, are left behind when enemies die. You also have Essence, which functions similarly to mana, allowing you to cast your regular abilities, but in order to raise minions, you\u2019ll need a corpse. If you\u2019re going the solo show route, you can also detonate the deceased instead.<\/p>\n

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Rogue<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Rogues<\/a> are versatile duelists who can specialize in either ranged or close quarters combat. (If you played the Demon Hunter in Diablo 3<\/em>, this is the most similar class for Diablo 4<\/em>). <\/p>\n

Your unique class mechanic is Specialization<\/strong>, <\/strong>which changes your fundamental abilities and your playstyle. There are three different specializations: Combo Points<\/strong>, Inner Sight<\/strong>, and Preparation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Combo points will increase the damage output of some of your abilities and change how they function by increasing the number of arrows fired or adding a chance to knock down your opponents. Inner Sight will provide you with unlimited energy for a short amount of time when attacking a marked enemy. Preparation allows you to use your ultimate abilities more frequently after spending a lot of your main resource.<\/p>\n

The Rogue is a mobile class that gives you access to stealth, traps, and imbuements, allowing you to take on any kind of content. You\u2019re able to dart in an out of combat with combination of ranged, melee, and stealth attacks.<\/p>\n

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Sorcerer<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Sorcerer<\/a> is your typical ranged caster or fantasy mage. By using the powers of fire<\/strong>, lightning<\/strong>, and ice<\/strong> magic, you can obliterate your opponents. Whether you want to spawn fire hydras or spam chain lightning, you\u2019ll easily take down anyone in your path.<\/p>\n

Your unique class mechanic is Enchantment<\/strong>, <\/strong>which will provide your abilities with powerful passive effects that \u2014 when slotted into your Enchantment slots \u2014 will trigger without you needing to put them on your bar or spend mana. For example, you can cast Fireball using mana to shoot a giant flaming blasts at enemies. But you can also place Fireball into one of your Enchantment slots, which will cause all enemies to explode when you kill them.<\/p>\n

As a Sorcerer, you\u2019re slightly more frail than the other classes, but you do have a bundle of defensive abilities that can make you (temporarily) unkillable. Encase yourself in ice, surround your body with fire, or simply zip away from danger. <\/p>\n

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Druid<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Druids missed out on Diablo 3<\/em>, but have been in the Diablo <\/em>universe since Diablo 2<\/em>. As a Druid, you\u2019re are shapeshifters who can transform into a savage werebear or a vicious werewolf while also unleashing nature\u2019s wrath to defeat your foes. Your unique class mechanic is <\/strong>the Spirit Animal system<\/strong>, which grants your character a boon such as new passives and stat increases.<\/p>\n

Necromancers are not the only summoners in Diablo 4<\/em>, as you can also call companions to your aid as a Druid. Summon wolves, ravens, and vines to assist you in defeating the demons scattered around Sanctuary. You\u2019ll also be able to bring forth some of nature\u2019s deadliest calamities such as a hurricane to sweep away your enemies.<\/p>\n