Diablo 4 Season 6 Best Class Tier List (Guide)

[@Rhykker]

NOTE: The top Lightning Spear builds will be different, now. Looking like hybrid builds.

[@WUZLE]

A year of tuning their released too early beta test game should not have led to "Burn it to the ground and start over." They just started the pendulum swing of wild class imbalance over again.

[@vito-wy8kt]

they just butchered the whole build lol, sorc may be top 3 after today's patch

[@Kechioh]

Hello Rhykker, this is Folks

[@stuartbagley2586]

😂

[@gabrieliwanek1982]

Voice od many 😂

[@maucamaz3316]

Clasic 😂

[@terrymacdonald2151]

It's Hey, not Hello

[@brianghostfury]

That's me bruv

[@aortisan]

For a second I thought I’d have to start the season w/o your class tier list! Don’t let us wait that long OMG

[@lumanuuu]

I tested the new necro minions with the fixed ring of mendel and is INSANE, now that the damage scale with minion damage, it's crazyyyyy

[@bobjohnson7294]

Finding unique items and building around those items is the funnest way for me.

[@TheUndertakeer]

I still have the Barbarian in the Eternal realm that I did my first campaign playthrough with last summer before S01 even launched. I'm thinking of going back to that character just for the sake of continuity.

[@gameofgames1897]

Summoner necro with ring of mendelm changes is sleeper build. Im para 60 with trash 750 gear doing 40 pits in 3 minutes. Uncaped armor and resists. Ring of mendelm is now minion based dmg before was players dmg. Just equiping the ring is 600% dmg went from hiting 10k to 600k. Thats each minion.

[@markleach1974]

Was going to ask about summoner necro. So you think it’s still viable?

[@gameofgames1897]

@@markleach1974 Its stronger than in s4. all the aspects that makes your minions do X dmg now scale with minion dmg so the scaling is there. Will it hit a wall? I dont know yet. I just one shoted lilith in tormet 2 if that helps.

[@lil----lil]

Compass 8 will be the "ultimate test" as the overwhelming number of mobs absolutely threshed minions last season. But that was WITHOUT the Mendelm ring working properly. DO YOU FEEL confident Compass 8?!

[@gameofgames1897]

@@lil----lil Yea since the melden ring is AOE. But i think for compas 8 the blood wave with spirit bomb build might be better. But if you get a lot of corpse tendrils size might be fine.

[@gameofgames1897]

@@lil----lil I dont know if this is good since i kinda skyped last season but i just did a 10 wave compass i dont know what lvl it was actually was my first compass lol. Im in torment 2 got 400 of the things 6 uniques lul. Everything was melting in 1 corpse tendrils even bosses where spawning from the "events" and was easy. My gear is trash and my glyphs are lvl 15 paragon 100. Minions are ultra tank since im in perma army of the dead.

[@KevinCordónMerayo]

I love your work and your videos Rhykker. HOWEVER, as a D4 veteran (if that even exist), i think we ALL know that Barbarian is going to have a turbo omega ultra busted build at the end and it's gonna dominate the entire game. AS EVERY SINGLE SEASON Thanks for the videos man.

[@mathew00]

I really loved the fact that you didn't dump on the slower classes. You told it how it is but also showed how a player may still have fun with those classes. Great job as always!

[@ConeyIslandKing]

fact hes wrong, barbarian is higher than sorc on leaderboards

[@eanstan7240]

The Devs during a live stream a few months ago admitted that the Spiritborn would be OP when released and they won’t be needing it during the release season. So they knew what they were doing.

[@khorneflakes]

How else are they gonna sell the expansion?

[@cyclewithsteve6202]

I haven’t bought the expansion yet, and don’t know if I’m willing to fork over the cash to do so. I’m still building my main, a poison based dance of knives, and it’s the most fun I’ve had of any build I’ve ever played. Once I maxed out the movement speed, I can clear entire regions with one click, and its melts bosses at a decent rate as well. This build reminds me of the strafe build from D3 I used for gold farming using Natalya and gold pickup granting movement speed.

[@codyC41895]

The best class is one that you put together yourself and figure out all the details makes it more rewarding seeing it come together

[@wasnjenslars1997]

If that is your way to play its totally fine 😊 but the best in terms of numbers is the best

[@kingbaztard]

boomer alert

[@TheMETALICA40]

​@@wasnjenslars1997Thats not the end all be all tho.It all comes down to the player aswell theres rank S build with all classes

[@wasnjenslars1997]

@@TheMETALICA40 you are absolutely right. I just wanted to say that ultimately there has to be a certain best build in terms of raw numbers. That doesnt mean that everybody enjoys it, can handle it or drop the same gear. But not every player likes to theorycraft himself aswell as not every player likes copy builds 😊

[@wasnjenslars1997]

@@TheMETALICA40 i played my own crafted build until yesterday and torment 2. But i hit a wall i didnt want to pass by myself at torment 3

[@maltesetigerotp]

Nice to know the leveling experience has improved

[@shagoom1580]

The fact that they’ve only added one new class since launch that’s locked behind a dlc is a joke

[@etrosknight2254]

Minion necro might be a lot better than it was looking in the PTR, with the last minute patch notes making Ring of Mendeln and Fel Gluttony scale with minion damage

[@candymcnibblepants]

Agree it’s pumping, did a 65 pit already without much trouble

[@lil----lil]

But DOA on Compass 8 :( Minions cannot handle tons of mobs on screen mixed with 5 elites at the same time.

[@Bendickson300]

Glad to hear Shadow step rogue get a shout out. I'm super excited to try it this season. It was barely viable in other seasons or just buggy, but s6 is finally the time.

[@sophiemj]

I have started the spin to win rogue, I do not regret it! Spirit will try much later, after a Necro!

[@TheShezarrine]

I'm playing dance of knives myself. It just looks really fun.

[@antonrichardson7843]

As someone who played tempest roar druid in season 0 this was kinda surprising to see. Been looking at coming back to the game.

[@EivorOfTheAbyss]

I have been able to enjoy Barb or Druid since the start of D4

[@Rebel00852]

Well I haven't. Fuck this game. I am so tired of playing a non-meta build and some meta-gaming Sorcerer or Rogue jumps in front of me and kills all of my mobs in 0.0071 nanoseconds

[@Switzerlandboy420]

Idk how you do it, love D2 Druid but this D4 Druid not it gang.

[@cry_now_laugh_later]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@Rebel00852as a meta gaming sorcerer who jumps in front of people and kills all of their mobs in .0071 nanoseconds, I apologize. It’s just too fun.

[@Touchin-Grass]

​@@Switzerlandboy420Druid in D4 is solid!

[@xmatthyx1]

Ive been running an immortal quad spirit build with rake as main damage, centipede as ult, dual gorilla for spirit hall and falcon for basic attacks and mobility, im 57 and have basically perma unhindered/ uncontrollable, 100% block with 18% block reduction, over 40% dmg reduction, non stop barrier generation and 450+ % crit damage on my 100% range double hitting rake. Best part is - I can add gorilla dmg on every piece where I need to fit add. Damage and it just boost my whole build😂

[@MarbsMusic]

Been looking forward to this video!

[@bigdoopy]

Is the build showcasing the Druid in this video the landslide endgame build? Looks super fun and cool maybe I'll try it out!

[@TheButcherGorr]

Stone burst

[@avalerionbass]

I'm surprised he didn't mention the spiritborn evade build. I have a basic, non ancestral/non paragon maxed build, and it was good enough to get me to T3

[@krackawoody2556]

Since playing all the classes and now with Spiritborn its clear Barb needs a complete overhaul. Its too slow for a melee build. I think of D3 barb just zooming all over the place and it makes me sad. All base melee attacks need to dash like Spiritborn and there should be a Throw Weapon basic skill for playstyle varienty. Give the barb a Hammerdin playstyle for the love of god. Or give Shouts as a Core ability that do AOE damage. Upveal should absolutely not have a wind up its too slow.

[@Alarak87]

Something weird I noticed: if you play the original campaign as a Spiritborn, while on the mission with Neyrelle to find her mother and during the cut scenes after checking the blood petals, after the dialogue between Lilith and Vhenard both characters will look at your character and Neyrelle as you both discuss the vision instead of disappearing. I don't remember them doing that previously. Also I'm enjoying a full centipede build but I wish that Withering Fist was more of a dash like what druids can do in werewolf form. I can't seem to get my character to basically teleport to enemies like the werewolf can. Also I was using Touch of Death as a core skill but changed that because sometimes the swarm just sits around or follows enemies too slowly to infect them. Kinda annoying.

[@SurroundedByDummies]

To much to read.. good luck finding anyone who will read your yapping 😂

[@paweplaczek2191]

I am testing it with rune that gives swarms, and that ring giving orbiting swarms. A lot of time i dont even have time to cast TOD. Things melt too fast when i fire up full buff from swarms. Feels bit like that old sweeping wind builds.

[@PersonManGuyDude]

Where yo hat? No hat is like Rax with no hoodie

[@alantremonti1381]

Rhykkanterax. I apologize for nothing. Someone draw it.

[@FrankGrimes311]

As you wrote this raxx was streaming without his hoodie

[@its.okay.to.be.christian]

​@FrankGrimes311 we are living in strange times.

[@philliplocey258]

+1 sub. Great content. Love from Texas!

[@AlwaisGamer]

Rhykker, Brazil salutes you!

[@ArcticBanshee]

Woot! Thanks, Rhykker!

[@EraclesK]

Thank you so much

[@brandonmcnemar3477]

Sad to hear no mention of minions for necro (the sole role the class is known for). Playing a minion nec and it's very fun but I know it's not optimal. Hopefully mendel will drop to make it come online more

[@Ett.Gammalt.Bergtroll]

It is like they learned nothing from the Barbarian in the early days of D3. You have a melee class that is way riskier than the high-tier (read: ranged) classes with nothing to show from it. Goddamn it, Blizzard...

[@LordDivine1]

Barb has been like... Top tier above everyone in like the first 4 seasons it was beyond silly strong. Now it seems like they have nerfed it too damn much though.

[@russell1792]

😂 barbs are meant to be tanks not dps you must be new to rpgs

[@Ett.Gammalt.Bergtroll]

@@russell1792 You must be new to Diablo if you think tanks are a thing. This isn’t World of Warcraft.

[@dbaglee4497]

​@@russell1792 and you must be new to Diablo, that isn't how it works here, all classes are supposed to have "everything" as in options to help you survive AND deal damage, both of them, not one or the other, wtf are you supposed to do tanking damage while not dealing any yourself? Most of the endgame content requires you to be quick too; Gtfo of here and start playing the game if you plan on giving any opinions. *And btw, Barbs have a pretty shitty survivability when compared to other characters, unless built to accommodate (at the cost of very much needed damage) or you have the absolute optimal gear (Grolls) of course.

[@kimshiwasabi]

Nice! THank you!

[@robwagnon6578]

So, I am new, so I am starting with the first campaign, even though it said it recommended the new one. Is there anything wrong with trying to learn the history and lore of Diablo 4 by playing both and will I be able to play the vessel of hatred with my same character?

[@southelgin25]

I haven’t played since season 1 and crazy nerco still one of the strongest build

[@brettskinner5824]

Question? If you have a seasonal character does it unlock the cosmetics for all classes or only that seasonal class your playing

[@kynever7865]

Rhykker, dude. Firstly I love your channel and respect the grind. Been subbed for years but man, you NEED to sleep!!! Take a week off or so, the channel will still be here later!

[@rundown132]

this is the only time he is relevant he needs to make content now

[@darknessshines]

Here as a Druid main and never giving up 😂

[@FaustV1]

Im finally buying diablo 4 and wanna run Necro. Any recommendations?

[@sosborne7kbw]

Great video

[@utiguy69]

Would this list stay the same if it was only based off of end game content?

[@gottabedaryl]

I was planning on playing D4 VOH and experience it as my own but what the hell let's see some guides and gitgud

[@isaacbenrubi9613]

In my best Dr. Evil voice: "Runewords"

[@vetheros]

I heard "Crushing Hand Gorilla Build" and am fucking down.

[@alantremonti1381]

Daddy, chill.

[@vetheros]

Fuck that! Return to Monke.

[@Alarak87]

Harambe

[@eddyram4932]

Tug wars😂

[@nbeutler1134]

@@alantremonti1381 i love you

[@BrutalMiller1]

Spiritborn is so damn fun. I'm usually a necromancer guy, but Spiritborn is de way this season.

[@shineinouzen7412]

Should I get into Diablo 4? Been needing a new game to play. Never played a Diablo game but the world and combat progression look sick, and I’ve heard the story is great.

[@DweeD1516]

It was better in season 3 and 4 but is a helluva game and definitely worth playing.

[@rabeelsyed9683]

Which class is the most fun to play? Will be starting Diablo 4 shorty.

[@Whoscuda1899]

There wasn’t a single season where they did the only new and fresh class Druid justice. Not once

[@marekpopioek7259]

I would love to see strong thorns build... I just want to walk forward and see demons dying

[@the1deadman543]

My question is though..how many players are actually trying to push the hardest content in the game? Ive always been curious about that. If a player is not trying to oush the hardest content, how much would this list change?

[@DeathlySmiles]

1% at most

[@scuderia9215]

I've only ever gotten one character to level 100 and I've been playing since launch 😂

[@zerase84]

it will not change but more builds will work in the non hardest content.

[@DweeD1516]

I've always pushed the hardest content every season and provably will this season.

[@Cerby00]

Im def starting with spiritborn, then probably druid, since i had lvl 100 rogue, sorc, and necro with maxed gear on eternal before the rework

[@KetranAsimeth]

No hat Rhykker is a rare pull. Like a shiny!

[@PepsiMTG]

Currently hitting for around 7-8m right now on spiritborn, paragon 120 and only 2 glyphs level 21...

[@LyricalLacerations]

I love how blizzard has just given up on minion necro 😅

[@itag295]

I can't wait for the comeback of PALADIN in the future. It will dominate diablo 4 as it does in diablo 2.

[@zuzakuneram4285]

So I cant exactly site my source cause I don't remember where I read it, but iirc blizzard said they won't bring pally back cause they all died out. Hence the crusader in d3 instead of pally. I'd love if it came back too. But rhyker does have a spiritborn build that functions like hammerdin from d2 and that's what I'll be running 😁

[@Trevbot789]

That's right, paladins were all wiped out. There's an area in d4 where their tomb is. But maybe, to give you hope, one of their descendants survived and they'll come back later?

[@timpawlicki8932]

Will I need VoH to do any of these new builds that aren’t spirit born?

[@brandonmcnemar3477]

Nope

[@CragScrambler]

Ive been messing with an spiritborn with quills and centipede. Me and a friend with a similar build did an torment 2 nightmare dungeon at level 44 and raped it, its just crazy OP. 😂 Just hit 60, so gonna have fun seeing where this goes. *edit* So it has an uber dash has 4 stacks, 6 second cd, has vampiric bats cloud buff, lets you pass through enemies and causes 1000dmg and infects them with vampiric debuffs, rain of quills does 600 dmg per quill also drops speed boost feathers which increase speed 20%, fires quills up to a stack of 16 at newrest target which sets targets vunerable and cause 350 dmg each, increases speed by 75% for 1.5 seconds, sets unstoppable buff for 3 seconds and triggers my overcharge on a kill which triggers blood orbs. Its literally a build in itself and thats just the evade 😂 Rain of quills drops on any movement buff, the build is based off the basic panther skill, so soon as you hit that once it gives an 160%speed boost for 16 seconds and drops rain of quills, Then firing off rebound quills boosts speed to 180% 16 seconds and drops more quills, all kills heal for 12% of life, tho dont really need it as it has an almost permanant thorn (260) absorb shield up and use the centipede skills for extra vunerable damage and to absorbe damage from attacks.

[@andredornelles8014]

How isn't Barbarian in F tier? Not only they killed it in terms of stats, but they killed its identity too. It became a caster (leapquake, dust devils, weapon throw). It's understandable buffing the new class to sell the game, but what they done to the barb is really an invitation to switch to PoE2 even before launch

[@ZyrealiTV]

I do not like the lack of love for barbarian… It’s my favorite class to play and it’s straight up getting shafted.

[@Revxss]

Don't know about others, but I didn't roll a spirit-born right away. Since I KNOW it'll get nerfed pretty soon. New/hero classes in Blizz always come out OP, but get gutted before too long.

[@AaronCyrilFrancis]

On the other hand, there’s people like me who want to have our fun for as long as possible and move on haha

[@Revxss]

@AaronCyrilFrancis i just don't like invested time being wasted

[@bivdog]

Well I was gonna start eagle spiritborn, then launch was delayed 5.5 hours…

[@officialdabaws5228]

ngl, im following robs build for quill volley leveling, have all the legos and pretty nice temper on weapon but this is the weakest char ive played at level 50. playing on expert, so maybe the dificulty is higher than what wt3 was in previous seasons, which is where i would usually be at the same point in progression. for reference i have played druid every season except season 4 where i played barb.

[@officialdabaws5228]

the things that make this build feel weak are: resource issues, 4 volleys and oom, thrash takes a few hits to get full resource and deals 0 damage and the damage on volley itself doesnt feel very good even with the power that makes it explode and come back. gunna farm out the last 10 levels today and see if it feels better but atm, very lackluster for the point im at in the game.

[@chadhughes9250]

They need to bring back the Paladin.... sorry...Crusader from D3. I had an OP Crusader in D3. My D3 Barbarian was also OP. They were awesome!! A few more things from D3 would be awesome. Enjoying D4 though.

[@MarkYaman]

Hey guys thought this would be the best place to ask , if I get vessel of hatred expansion, and play spirit born, but another friend doesn’t have it , can we still co op ? And would I still be able to select spirit born as a character ?

[@XRaizin]

I do believe you can still co op, it's just that your friend may not be able to go to the Expansion areas and such.

[@snake812]

Correct you can still play together your friend just can't access areas exclusive to the DLC

[@MarkYaman]

@@snake812 ah awesome thanks guys, I was just scared I might run around with my character and my friend wouldn’t be able to see him or any of his spells lol

[@ChristianLorenzo-z3h]

Not seeing big numbers gets rid of my dopamine

[@Yusei255]

we all know sorc ball lightning and necomancer minion build are gonna be the best 2, the other classes just don't compare, plus the new class is weak.

[@ryanjackson8799]

Rogue rapid fire is hands down a boss killer

[@DaciValt]

You can tell cutthroat rogue is a mechanically broken when the best builds dont involve basic skills or even core skills... which you would think are core class skills but apparently not. Yeah am a bit annoyed coz melee rogue is my favorite and yet it's just crap and has been for a while.

[@dmaynor717]

I love druid class, so I hate that they are always at the bottom of tier lists.

[@RumFighter]

Hi guys, is there option in settings to turn off showing damage? Main reason I still stay with D2:R. Those flying numbers annoyed me during beta so much I couldnt play this game.

[@AzzyFuzzeh]

Yes it’s in the options

[@RumFighter]

@@AzzyFuzzeh Thanks for reply. Might to give it a try then.

[@galacticlamb9846]

I'm trying Spiritborn and Barbarian Whirlwind or Hammer of the Ancients

[@Kiickman]

Leap quake barb is still S tier and FUN

[@antoniohu5974]

my favorite change is not having big numbers as damage, for that alone i would have paid 40€

[@gremlong4]

So my puncture + flurry rogue i love keeps getting worse each season =(

[@PomaReign]

Looks like you're showing the chain lightning build not the lightning spear build.

[@Thoemazzzz]

Still playing barb, no nerf or lack of power will pull me away from it

[@Jdiroe]

Spirit born is strong because it is a complete fleshed out character. I would have took 3 characters on the original launch of Diablo 4 if that meant they would be as good as the spirit born. Blizzard needs to rework or buff the other classes asap imo.

[@vengeful8gaming776]

Nah they just want ppl to buy the expansion probably in the next 2 seasons you'll see a huge nerf. Typical blizzard.

[@PantherCrane]

Sorcerer here ✌🏿

[@lukep.]

“You won’t believe Number 1!” 😮

[@Malock619]

hi no more live on hit??

[@matthuck378]

Now they have to bring everyone else up to the level of the SB.

[@tarheel12325]

Dancing knives is so much fun

[@Smurffies]

Slightly annoyed the spirit born doesn't have access to any of the old season pass cosmetics or emotes

[@EmbraceMadnezZ]

Diablo IV appears to cater primarily to casual players who only intend to invest a few hours into the game. While inclusivity is important, the game’s design choices have alienated the dedicated, long-term players who seek depth and complexity. By simplifying mechanics and streamlining systems to appeal to a broader audience, the game loses much of the intricate customization and skill-based gameplay that made previous Diablo games addictive. Casual players may find the game enjoyable for a few hours, but the lack of depth quickly becomes apparent to more seasoned gamers. Consequently, it feels as though Diablo IV is not a game built to last, but rather a short-term experience meant to be consumed quickly. On top of all these issues, Diablo IV has been plagued with glitches and bugs since its release. Diablo IV's bugs range from minor annoyances to game-breaking issues that disrupt the flow of gameplay. Whether it's graphical glitches, server disconnects, or quests failing to trigger correctly, these technical problems further tarnish the game's reputation. A significant number of players have reported losing progress due to these bugs, which only adds to the frustration, especially when combined with the game’s already underwhelming content. The endgame content is not rewarding enough to keep players engaged, and the game's focus on casual, short-term play distances itself from the hardcore fanbase. Additionally, the technical glitches and bugs make the experience even more frustrating. For a game that many fans hoped would rejuvenate the franchise, Diablo IV unfortunately feels like a step back rather than forward. The game definitely made improvements in a lot of areas compared to the early game releases. However, the endgame content still lacks depth. There's no killer content to keep players inside the game. There's a lot of lack of motivation to keep players trying to farm their gear. The game has changed a lot like Diablo 3, but that's it. There's nothing unique about Diablo 4, it's just a Diablo 3 copy version. And the number of builds players can try is still very low. Season 6 content had a very boring, terrible design until it went into the portal.

[@ADHDxDahveed]

My lightning druid would beg to differ

[@HornReaper]

I have allmost maxed out the Lighing strom druid and can do torment 2 pritty easy but torment 3 is hard and we lack boss dmg

[@AwkwardBird]

i absolutely hate how eternal realm characters are pointless when every season the gear becomes obsolete.

[@themuffinprincesa21]

They aren't pointless, the gear does make way to the eternal realm in some capacity & it's there for people who want to play without always restarting during the season

[@BillyRosendale]

I'm 100% confused when he's not wearing a hat 😂!

[@Koumorizen]

Of course blizzard's new class is the strongest of all the old ones, gotta give a reason to buy the expac i guess lmao

[@rowanexum6832]

Anybody know how rhykkers builds compare to icyveins? I’ve been using icy veins for a minute because they’re builds are updated per season but I’ve been wanting to try rhykkers new spirit born build

[@araphalim]

Every time you say your name, I feel like you said "'Rhynkker"'

[@Brett1692]

Im a sucker for the new class, so ill probs be a spiritborn

[@brettsalazar1886]

Is spirit born the monk 🧐

[@Bedsize]

ohh... Surprice! The new class is the best class...

[@WUZLE]

And barb and druid are STILL bottom tier. How many seasons in a row is that for druid?

[@aliforever10]

I dont know....i played last season and Druid seemed to be number 1 class.​@WUZLE

[@Touchin-Grass]

​@WUZLE What!? Druid was insane last few seasons and barb was literally OP for like 4 seasons lol

[@WUZLE]

@@Touchin-Grass Druid was worst or next to worst the last three seasons and this season looks to continue the trend. It was pretty good for season 1 and it's been all downhill from there. Whenever it gets buffed, other classes get buffed more.

[@jamesenns3641]

I WAS planning to do Barbarian, but I might once again roll Sorcerer, this time being a familiar build maybe

[@BumMilkSandwhich]

Charge and release spinner 2 win barbs can hit for 500 bill.

[@badass197]

Is d4 turning into d3?

[@S.U.I.T]

@@badass197 D4 has always been 3.5.

[@catbhoy]

Looks like it.

[@Jeff_HellensBridge]

Hopefully.

[@MattZero-e1t]

I'm playing storm companion build and I'm wrecking t4 bosses

[@truthseeker6532]

Rhykker, I understand why you have no hat today. Raxx did a contest You Vs DM and DM beat you but, you won..........it was "The Hat" that did it. Your Hat.......... was just too much for DM to take...........lol!!!!!!!!!

[@Airmason49]

I use barbarian and I don’t struggle at all

[@erictreve7789]

Not sure why you show season 5 gameplay while talking about the builds not at all relevant in season 6.