Diablo 4: Best Classes And Builds For The Vessel Of Hatred Expansion

Diablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred expansion introduces a new season packed with class balance changes, including the addition of the Spiritborn class, which is quickly dominating the meta. Along with this, Blizzard has fine-tuned several underperforming classes, abilities, and gear, creating fresh opportunities for players to experiment with new endgame builds.

With these changes, the debate around the best class has shifted, and any previous tier lists need to be reevaluated. For those gearing up for season 6, here’s a look at the current top-performing classes:

1. Sorcerer

The Sorcerer didn’t benefit much from the Vessel of Hatred patch, but its core builds remain reliable. Leveling is fairly straightforward, although for endgame content and boss challenges, players will need to focus on specific gear and carefully tuned builds to stand a chance against high-level encounters like The Pit.

2. Druid

Druids saw various skill tweaks in the patch, with Stone Burst becoming a viable main ability during leveling. The companion abilities have also received buffs, making Wolves-focused builds highly effective for endgame content.

3. Barbarian

While the Barbarian meta hasn't changed drastically, it remains a solid pick for players due to its balance of survivability and damage. Abilities like Leap for mobility and Charge for crowd control remain staples, while Berserking continues to enhance most Barbarian builds.

4. Necromancer

The Necromancer shines in season 6 with several top-tier builds. Minions have received substantial buffs, making a minion-focused build more than capable of tackling endgame content. Classic abilities like Blood Lance and Bone Spear are still viable, and Blood Surge remains an efficient option for quickly leveling up to 50.

5. Rogue

Season 5 already saw the rise of strong Rogue builds, and they’ve only gotten better in season 6. Whether players prefer the close-range havoc of Flurry or the spinning, ranged devastation of Dance of Knives, the Rogue offers solid damage, heavy crits, and plenty of crowd control to dominate enemies.

6. Spiritborn

The Spiritborn is the newest class introduced in Diablo 4, and it’s designed with the higher difficulty modes of the Vessel of Hatred expansion in mind. As expected, this class is balanced to excel in the current meta. It’s beginner-friendly, easy to level without requiring specialized gear, and boasts tremendous endgame damage potential. Spiritborn is currently the top-performing class in terms of viable endgame builds for season 6, outshining others across the board.

These updates have reinvigorated the class landscape in Diablo 4, giving players exciting new strategies and builds to explore in the latest season.

Source: GameRant