Diablo IV - Classes
The playable classes of Diablo IV. The base game launched with five classes (Barbarian, Rogue, Sorcerer, Necromancer, and Druid), each with its own skill tree, weapon proficiencies, and class mechanic. The Vessel of Hatred expansion added the Spiritborn, and the Lord of Hatred expansion added the Pa...
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| Name | Description | Role | Weapon Proficiencies | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbarian | A heavily armored melee warrior who thrives on raw strength and whirling through enemies, drawing from the tribes of the Dry Steppes. | Melee Frontline / Weapon Master | Two-Handed Slash Weapons (Sword, Axe) Two-Handed Bludgeon (Mace, Club) Dual-Wield Swords / Axes One-Handed Maces | Starting class in the base game |
| Rogue | A fast, acrobatic hybrid skirmisher who mixes bows with twin blades, showering enemies in arrows and executing lethal close-range flurries. | Agile Ranged / Melee Specialist | Bows Crossbows Daggers Swords | Starting class in the base game |
| Sorcerer | A fragile but devastating elemental caster who wields the forces of fire, frost, and lightning across a broad arsenal of offensive spells. | Ranged Elemental Spellcaster / Glass Cannon | Wands Swords (off-hand companion) Off-hand Focus Staff / two-handed crackling energy | Starting class in the base game |
| Necromancer | A macabre caster who commands armies of the dead, raising skeletons and golems while channeling bone, blood, and shadow magics. | Minion Master / Bone & Shadow Caster | Scythes / Daggers Wands Off-hand Focus Swords | Starting class in the base game |
| Druid | A versatile shapeshifter who draws on the spirit of Scosglen, shifting between a resilient werewolf or werebear, summoning animal companions, and calling down storm and earth magic. | Shape-Shifting Hybrid / Storm & Nature Caster | Staff / Two-Handed weapons One-Handed Axes Off-hand Totems Scythes | Starting class in the base game |
| Spiritborn | A swift jungle warrior introduced in the Vessel of Hatred expansion, drawn from the spirit-worshipping people of Nahantu. | Agile Jungle Warrior / Spirit Guardian Channeler | Quarterstaves / poles Claw and fist weapons Glaives Off-hand Spirit Totems | Vessel of Hatred expansion (2024) |
| Paladin | A righteous holy crusader who channels the power of the Light, introduced in the Lord of Hatred expansion. | Holy Crusader / Sword and Board | Swords Shields Holy Light channeling Two-Handed Holy Weapons | Lord of Hatred expansion (2026) |
| Warlock | A devious dark caster who seizes command of Hell itself, introduced in the Lord of Hatred expansion. | Cursed Demon Channeler / Dark Caster | Scepters / Staves Demonic curse foci Off-hand Tome / Focus Eldritch flame implements | Lord of Hatred expansion (2026) |
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