At BlizzCon 2019, Blizzard confirmed not only the existence of Diablo 4, but also three of the five starter classes players will get to choose from when the game comes out. Blizzard showed off the Druid, the Sorceress, and the Barbarian, three staples of classic Diablo games. However, since they confirmed that there will be five starting classes in the game, it begs the question: what will the remaining two classes be?
The Classes Confirmed So Far
Diablo 4’s three confirmed classes so far are the Sorceress, the Druid, and the Barbarian. Each of these classes specializes in a unique way of fighting that really sets them apart from the rest. For the Sorceress, she uses magic to harness the power of the elements to deal massive damage and control the field. She can use electricity, fire, and ice to rack up damage or freeze foes in their place.
The returning Druid class becomes one with nature to either pummel nearby foes into the ground with beastly attacks or damage enemies from afar with elemental fury. Lastly, the Barbarian excels at leaping into the fray and slashing away at everything with primal fury. These classes have been in the Diablo franchise before, but their abilities have been updated for Diablo 4.
Classes in Previous Games
The Diablo series has featured several classes that could make a return in Diablo 4. There are two slots to fill for Diablo 4’s starting classes, but there are well-over two classes to choose from in Diablo history. Diablo 2 and Diablo 3 both featured 5 starting classes to choose from, each with very different rosters. While there is a chance that Blizzard may create an entirely new class, there are some great choices already in place within the series that would fit well into the gritty, bloody gameplay of Diablo 4.
Class Stat Breakdown
Different Playstyles
The Necromancer fills more of a ranged or pet class role, though has some more close-ranged possibilities depending on the skills available. Monk is usually pretty close range as well, while Demon Hunter is almost exclusively long-range (save for Impale Demon Hunter builds). While the Barbarian’s abilities in Diablo 4 make him perfect to be a heavy hitting tank, players will likely want at least one more tank character to have some variety in melee fighting.
Diablo 4 is currently in development for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
