Diablo 4 – Best Class Tier List PvE & PvP 2024

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Choosing what class to play is, for most, no easy decision in any RPG, and it’s no different in Diablo 4.

With a total of 5 different classes, each with a unique playstyle and skillset and many builds for each class, there are many things you can consider when trying to choose what to play.

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Though every class in Diablo 4 is more than playable, you might be looking for the strongest class in Diablo 4 that has that small advantage over the others.

In this tier list, you’ll find all Diablo 4 classes ranked based on how powerful they are, taking into consideration both their capabilities as a standalone class, usefulness in a group setting, and power, both in a PvE and PvP setting.

DISCLAIMER: This tier list is based purely on the beta weekends of Diablo 4, as that’s the only real data we have on the game currently. As the game is officially launched, we will update the rankings of this tier list based on the performance of classes in the end-game.


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Diablo 4 Classes Tier List

In Diablo 4, there are 5 playable classes, ranging from close-ranged sword-swinging fighters to long-range mages and sneaky, fast-paced rouges.

For most people, choosing what class to play in a game is one of the hardest decisions, which is why a tier list like this one can help some people, especially if they want to play a class that has an advantage over other classes, no matter how slight it may be.

If you have a class that you believe you might have the most fun playing, we strongly recommend picking that class, as the developers of Diablo 4 have balanced the game well, making every class more than viable to play. If you want to play the strongest class, then check out the rankings below.

Diablo 4 PvE Tier List

In the following tier list, all Diablo 4 classes are ranked based on their overall performance in PvE, taking into account their bossing and dungeon capabilities, as well as their power, utility, tankiness, and value on a team.

IconClassRankType of abilitiesAttack rangeMobility
Diablo 4 Sorcerer Class IconSorcerer

S

Spell castingRangedMedium
Diablo 4 Druid Class IconDruid

A

Spell casting, summonings, melee-tranformationsRanged & MeleeLow
Diablo 4 Necromancer Class IconNecromancer

A

Summonings & melee-based sword/dagger/scythe attacksMeleeLow
Diablo 4 Rogue Class IconRogue

B

Ranged bow/crossbow attacks & melee-based dagger/sword attacksRanged & MeleeHigh
Diablo 4 Barbarian Class IconBarbarian

B

Melee-based sword/axe/blunt/mace attacksMeleeMedium

The current PvE rankings of each class in Diablo 4 are based on input from the Diablo 4 community, as well as rankings by Diablo 4 content creators Slaydra & wudijo.

Diablo 4 PvP Tier List

In the following tier list, all Diablo 4 classes are ranked based on their overall performance in PvP, taking into account their power, survivability, crowd control, and utility, both solo and when playing as a team.

DISCLAIMER: The PvP rankings of each class are purely based on speculation by the Diablo 4 community, which has tried to predict how well each class will perform in PvP based on their skill sets and how the class works in PvE in the beta. The PvP system was not released in the beta weekends, which means we don’t have any actual PvP data to rank classes by. This will be updated when the game is fully released and we have performance data from the Fields of Hatred.

IconClassRankType of abilitiesAttack rangeMobility
Diablo 4 Rogue Class IconRogue

S

Ranged bow/crossbow attacks & melee-based dagger/sword attacksRanged & MeleeHigh
Diablo 4 Sorcerer Class IconSorcerer

S

Spell castingRangedMedium
Diablo 4 Barbarian Class IconBarbarian

A

Melee-based sword/axe/blunt/mace attacksMeleeMedium
Diablo 4 Necromancer Class IconNecromancer

B

Summonings & melee-based sword/dagger/scythe attacksMeleeLow
Diablo 4 Druid Class IconDruid

C

Spell casting, summonings, melee-tranformationsRanged & MeleeLow

The current PvP rankings of each class in Diablo 4 are based on speculations by the Diablo 4 community.


Highest DPS class in Diablo 4

Diablo 4 is all about slaying hordes of enemies and powerful bosses, so having the highest damage output can be a major advantage.

The two classes that have the highest DPS potential in Diablo 4 are the Rogue and Sorcerer classes.

The Rogue class has several high-damage burst builds it can go for and generally has a high damage output.

The Sorcerer class has an array of spells that, when used in an effective combo, can yield very high damage output.

While the Rogue class has the lowest defenses in the game to balance out its high damage potential, the Sorcerer class requires you to be able to perfectly rotate your skill combos while maneuvering around the battlefield to attain the high damage output.


Best supportive class in Diablo 4

When you’re taking on powerful foes as a group of players in Diablo 4, having supportive abilities to buff up your team is extremely convenient.

The two classes in Diablo 4 that have the best supportive abilities are the Barbarian and Druid classes, with the Barbarian class being slightly better.

The Barbarian class has several shouts that boost the stats of themselves as well as their teammates.

The Druid class has various barriers that protect allies and roars to reduce the stats of enemies.

There is no class in the game that is a dedicated support class, as all classes have high enough damage output and utility on their own, making them perfectly capable of playing through all the content in the game solo.


Tankiest class in Diablo 4

Being tanky comes with its benefits, as you can withstand much more damage and don’t necessarily have to dodge all attacks thrown your way.

The two most tanky classes in Diablo 4 are the Barbarian and Druid classes.

Though both of these classes can be much tankier than the rest of the classes in the game, it heavily depends on how you build your character.

If you don’t go for a tanky build on either of them, they won’t be much tankier than the Necromancer or a Sorcerer with some defensive abilities.


That’s the tier list on what the best class in different aspects of Diablo 4 is

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