Our Build Tier Lists for The Pit and Nightmare Dungeon Push, Speed Farming, Boss Killer Builds, the Gauntlet, and Leveling are located on their own pages. You can find them by clicking on the links below.
The Pit and Nightmare Dungeon Push Tier List Speed Farming Tier List Boss Killer Tier List Gauntlet Tier List Leveling Tier List
Class Tier Lists
This Class Tier List is a ranking system used to evaluate the different classes in Diablo 4 based on their power, effectiveness, and versatility during Leveling, as well as for Nightmare Dungeon / Pit Endgame Push or Speed Farming lower/mid Nightmare Dungeons, Pit runs, or Infernal Hordes. The higher the tier, the more desirable and powerful the class is considered to be overall. We will rank classes in the game based on how well they perform and how useful they are in the different game modes and situations, to help players understand which classes are currently considered to be the strongest and most effective.
Leveling
| Tier | Class |
|---|---|
| S-Tier | • Rogue • Sorcerer |
| A-Tier | • Necromancer |
| B-Tier | • Barbarian |
| C-Tier | • Druid |
Speed Farming
| Tier | Class |
|---|---|
| S-Tier | • Rogue • Sorcerer |
| A-Tier | • Barbarian |
| B-Tier | • Druid • Necromancer |
The Pit and Nightmare Dungeon Push
| Tier | Class |
|---|---|
| S-Tier | • Rogue • Sorcerer |
| A-Tier | • Barbarian |
| B-Tier | • Druid • Necromancer |
This page is based on pre-Season 5 theorycrafting. The build tier list may change after the season launches. We will update this page with more reliable information later on, based on the evolution of the meta.
Please also note that the rankings for the Gauntlet, Boss Killer, Speed Farming and Nightmare Dungeon Push lists are based on a max Level (100 character), so lower level characters will be weaker regardless of the class, but the relative rankings should not differ much at lower levels.
The class tier lists are up to date as of August 8th, 2024, and account for all the balance patches since Diablo 4 was launched (including seasons).
Class Overview
Barbarian
The Barbarian is a melee class that is tanky and mobile, with the ability to deal good close-range damage and bleed effects. This class can equip multiple weapons and assign them to different skills, making them a formidable foe. Their only weakness is their short range and slower playstyle compared to certain classes.
Druid
The Druid is a shapeshifter who can transform into a Werewolf or Werebear for melee combat or summon animal companions and nature spells to aid in battle. Druids can also wield earth and storm magic to deal damage or support their allies. They have high durability and damage potential but require a balance between different forms and skills.
Necromancer
The Necromancer is a dark spellcaster who can raise the dead or curse enemies, with the ability to use bone or blood magic to deal damage or heal themselves. Necromancers have high damage output, resource regeneration capabilities, and can control horrifying minions to do their bidding.
Rogue
The Rogue is a versatile fighter who can deal damage from a distance with Bows or up close with Daggers. This class also has access to traps and poisons to weaken enemies, as well as stealth and evasion to avoid them. Rogues are highly mobile and can deal a lot of damage either up close or from a distance.
Sorceress
The Sorceress is a powerful spellcaster who specializes in elemental magic, with the ability to unleash devastating spells that deal high burst damage and control the battlefield with crowd control effects. Additionally, this class also has great defensive abilities for protection and mobility skills to escape dangerous situations.
Summary
Each class has its own strengths and weaknesses. The Barbarian is a tanky and mobile melee class, while the Sorceress is a ranged magic class. The Rogue is versatile, while the Druid is a hybrid class with shapeshifting skills, and the Necromancer is a dark magic class that can manipulate life and death.
Remember that these tier lists are based on our own opinions and experiences, and that they may change over time as the game evolves and new patches are released. Ultimately, the best class and build for any player, is the one that suits your playstyle, preferences, and goals. We encourage everyone to experiment and have fun with different combinations and options. Diablo 4 is a game that offers a lot of diversity and customization, so there is no right or wrong way to play it. Each class has unique capabilities, and players should choose one that suits their playstyle.
