Diablo 4 Season 6 is coming with a series of updates and changes that will reshape the player experience. Through PTR experience of 2.0 major update, we already know that Vessel of Hatred will introduce important changes that affect all classes and builds.

Now that PTR is over, have you decided which class and build you should choose to experience the new Season 6 content? This guide will provide you with predictions for the best class and build based on the upcoming changes.

Class Changes

Players will gain additional skill points between levels 50 and 60 to adjust your build. The maximum level of the character is capped at level 60. After reaching level 60, players will transition to Paragon levels, further strengthening the build.

World tiers have been restructured. Players will now advance through new difficulty levels called Normal, Hard, Expert, and Penitent then unlock Torment levels. Ancestral items will drop at the beginning of the Torment level, and the introduction of new item qualities will change the way players equip in the endgame stages.

Season 6 Class Tier List

The impact of new skills, changes to Paragon system, item quality adjustments, and the introduction of Rune Words will all have an impact on class rankings in Season 6. When considering the general enhancements and the impact of the new systems being introduced on Season 6, an early preview of Season 6 class tier list is given below.

1. Spiritborn

Tier: S

Spiritborn is equipped with a range of active and passive skills, such as Concussive Stomp and Vortex. Not only do these skills introduce new strategic options that will hopefully increase their adaptability in a variety of game situations, but they also have the potential to create powerful synergies with other game mechanics. Therefore, it is well worth spending some Diablo 4 Gold to acquire equipment that can enhance Spiritborn’s damage output.

2. Necromancer

Tier: S

Some of the Necromancer’s key skills have been significantly improved. Blood Lance can now pierce through enemies and gain suppression effects after multiple casts. The newly added ultimate skill S Rift can absorb souls to deal damage and create a defensive barrier. Enhanced passive skills also further improve Necromancer’s utility and damage output.

3. Sorcerer

Tier: S

Sorcerer gains a summon skill that dynamically adjusts based on the last element used. The passive skill Enlightenment significantly increases damage output under certain conditions and optimizes elemental damage synergy. The update of Rune words expands Sorcerer’s cross-class tactical options.

4. Barbarian

Tier: A

Barbarian introduces new skills and passive skills. Barbed Carapace passive skill can improve Thorns builds, while new skills such as Pulse AOE and Mighty Throw can enhance Barbarian’s diversity and crowd control capabilities. These skills, combined with the rich Paragon board, improve Barbarian’s utility and damage.

5. Rogue

Tier: B

Rogue will gain a new skill that enhances mobility and attack power. The adjustment of passive skills focuses on enhancing elemental damage and injecting additional effects into skills. But compared with other professions, these updates are far from enough.

6. Druid

Tier: C

Druid’s Stone Burst skill will be buffed, while the One with Nature passive is designed to greatly enhance companion abilities, but Druid will still be in the lower tier unless further adjustments are made after PTR.

Builds Tier List

Our ranking of the best builds in Diablo 4 Season 6 based on the changes in PTR is as follows:

1. Lightning Spear Sorcerer

Lightning Spear Sorcerer was the best build in Season 5, and it is still a top choice in Season 6. It benefits from a conjuration mastery cap increase to 30, which enhances its already strong damage output. With the addition of splintering buff and rune word benefits, it can deal more deadly damage. The inclusion of War Cry in its arsenal further consolidates its leading position.

2. Bleed Builds

Bleed Builds may not have a particularly strong performance in Season 6. Despite this, players have always maintained a high level of enthusiasm for testing and optimizing these builds. But without major innovations in build strategies, they are not expected to reach the top level.

3. Rapid Fire Rogue

Rapid Fire Rogue impressed players with its high damage output in Season 5. Its adjustments in PTR are not expected to have an impact on its high damage. Therefore, it will still be a solid choice for players looking for a stable performance.

4. Bone Spirit Necromancer

Bone Spirit Necromancer may see a boost in survivability in Season 6. Double damage with the new update may make this build even more popular.

Each of these builds has unique advantages and disadvantages, and their ultimate survivability may change further in PTR. If you are missing some items or equipment when doing these builds, you can follow Giveaway channel in IGGM discord, which often releases product giveaway information for Diablo 4, and you can explore these builds with more players in the discord group and pay attention to more powerful builds.

Each class is equipped with a unique skill tree, allowing you to freely pick and match skills to suit your play style. This guide takes a thorough analysis into Necromancer, Rogue, Sorcerer, Barbarian, and Druid to help you choose the best class based on your play style.

Necromancer–Best Class Overall

The primary resource of a Necromancer is Essence, a resource that can be slowly restored over time or quickly accumulated using basic skills, and is used to cast powerful spells. The secondary resource of a Necromancer is Corpses, the remains of fallen enemies on the field. These corpses can be used in a variety of ways in the hands of a Necromancer, from manipulating them into skeleton minions to setting deadly traps for enemies using skills such as Corpse Explosion.

Necromancers can equip a wide variety of weapons, including swords, daggers, and wands, and they also have a unique scythe that is only available to this class. Necromancer has been carefully built for Diablo 4, focusing on devastating enemy groups with a devastating Bone Spear build. After creating numerous corpses with Bone Spear, they can temporarily revive the killed enemies with Corpse Explosion, causing AoE damage to all nearby enemies.

Barbarian–Best DPS Class

Barbarian is known for its extremely high health and strength. His attacks in combat will accumulate Fury, which can be used to unleash a series of powerful Fury skills.

The newly introduced Arsenal System brings more variety to Barbarian, with four weapon slots, allowing players to mix and match one-handed and two-handed weapons, opening up the possibility of carrying four legendary weapons at the same time. Each Fury skill automatically matches and uses the corresponding weapon to ensure smooth combat.

Barbarian build is centered on the use of Hammer of the Ancients, making it easy to crush nearby enemies and collect Diablo 4 Gold drops. This build excels in solo or team fights, with excellent survivability thanks to Iron Skin and Tactical Iron Skin, which effectively reduce damage taken and provides self-healing capabilities during combat.

Sorcerer–Best Ranged Class

With its mastery of lightning, fire, and frost, Sorcerer is a key player on any team aiming to defeat the toughest enemies. However, Sorcerer has lower health than Barbarian and Druid. Sorcerer passively regenerates mana, and one of her Minor Destruction skills is dedicated to generating mana.

Once Sorcerer reaches max level, she can unleash powerful ultimate skills that deal huge amounts of damage, potentially completely changing the tide of battle. While Sorcerer is not dominant in solo play, she can definitely play a devastating role in team play.

Sorcerer build focuses on using lightning spells to tear through enemies from a distance. The advantage of this build is that you can deal massive damage to enemies without having to get close to them. Although you may eventually encounter enemies that are resistant to lightning attacks, you can still maintain efficient output by strengthening Arc Lash and a deadly ultimate attack.

Rogue–Best Class For Crowd Control

Rogues can attack from a distance and engage in melee combat, and can choose to equip the corresponding skills as needed. Melee-style Rogues can wield swords and daggers, while those who prefer ranged combat can equip bows and crossbows to fire arrows and bolts at enemies.

Rogues have a number of special class tasks, which are scattered throughout Sanctuary. Rogues have three class specializations: Combo Points, Shadow Realm, and Exploit Weakness.

Among them, Shadow Realm allows melee-style Rogues to lure enemies into a dark void, and enemies outside the void will temporarily disappear, so that Rogues can prioritize eliminating enemies in the space in a safe environment.

Exploit Weakness specialization displays icons on enemies, providing opportunities for quick defeat. Combo Points specialization allows Rogue to accumulate points to unleash more powerful skills.

Rogue can also combine three imbue effects with any attack or skill to enhance its imbue effects, such as a ranged Rogue can combine Rain of Arrows with Frost Imbue effect to freeze the battlefield.

Rogue build is a versatile character that can attack from both range and close range. Penetrating Shot build focuses on weakening enemy minions with Smoke Grenade and Caltrops and then uses Puncture skill to accumulate combo points. Once enough combo points are accumulated, Penetrating Shot can be used to perform heavy attacks, while Dash and Concealment can be used to gain movement-based damage bonuses.

Druid–Best Class For Buffs

Druid can transform into a ferocious werebear or a terrifying werewolf to attack. No matter which form Druid is in, he is always accompanied by two wolf companions. Druid can also manipulate elements in human form.

Druid can focus entirely on shapeshifting mechanic. Compared to Barbarian and Sorcerer, Druid is better at fighting powerful single targets and multiple enemies at the same time than Sorcerer and Druid.

Druid builds are mainly centered on Landslide skill, which summons earth pillars to crush enemies. You can become faster and stronger through Druid’s Werebear. If the enemy can still stand after being hit by Trample and Landslide, activate Hurricane to trap them all and repeat the previous skill cycle.

Each class has its own unique features, and the best choice is the one that allows you to enjoy the game and play your play style. In addition, if you need any additional items during the build process, you can follow Giveaway channel in IGGM discord, which will post product giveaway information from time to time, and remember to be active in discord group.