Diablo 4 fans, are you still not satisfied after the very exciting Season 5? Good news, Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR will be launched on September 4, and it will reveal some information about Season 6.
Among them, the changes in various classes and builds are the biggest, so in the upcoming Diablo 4 2.0 PTR, you can actually speculate on some of the best classes or builds you can use in Season 6.
This guide will make targeted speculations on subsequent classes and builds based on some changes in the current Patch 2.0 PTR. You can choose the most suitable one for you according to your own needs and the changes in the subsequent official version.
Major Changes To Classes
Level Cap Adjustment
In Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR, your character’s maximum level will be limited to 60, instead of the previous level 100. Don’t worry about your character being less powerful, though, as you’ll earn some extra skill points between levels 50 and 60 that you can use to enhance your build.
This is a great way to fine-tune your build and get better with your build.
Paragon System Overhaul
Once you reach the maximum level of 60, you will move into a Paragon level and be awarded Paragon Points to unlock new Paragon Nodes, allowing you to push the limits of your builds and make them more powerful.
Difficulty System Redesign
As I mentioned above, your character levels have been redesigned, and world tiers have been redesigned accordingly. You can now progress through Normal, Hard, Expert, and Penitent difficulties as needed, before finally unlocking Torment levels.
While the difficulty system is a little more cumbersome than previous seasons, you can be assured that you’ll get some unique challenges and rewards after each level, including more Diablo 4 Gold than before.
Item Quality And Ancestral Items
The biggest difference from previous seasons is that Ancestral items will drop at the beginning of Torment level one, so your method of obtaining them will be easier. In addition, all Diablo 4 items will be more powerful, and the newly added items may also change your equipment and build in the endgame stages.
Class Tier List
Based on the changes we know about at this stage, combined with the new skills of each class, the changes to Paragon system, the adjustment of item quality and the addition of Rune Words, we can get the ranking of each class in Season 6. However, since this is not the official version of Season 6, the following rankings are for reference only.
S Tier
1. Spirit Born
In the new season, the introduction of Spirit Born class brings a lot of fresh and changing dynamics to Diablo 4. In this class, there are a series of active and passive skills, which can be well adapted to all stages of the game.
The most important Concussive Stomp skill and The Vortex skill not only introduce new strategic options for you but also have the potential to produce strong synergy with other mechanisms in the game. So it is absolutely understandable to put Spirit Born in S Tier.
2. Necromancer
The key skills of Necromancer have been greatly improved, especially Blood Lance. After the update, Blood Lance, besides being able to pierce enemies, can also gain overpower effects after multiple casts.
This will definitely further consolidate Necromancer’s position as the best Class in Season 5. On top of that, its passive skills have also received some enhancements, which will once again increase Necromancer’s usefulness and damage output.
So Necromancer is also well-deserved in S Tier. I promise that if you use this Class in Season 6, it will make your boss battles much easier and it will be much easier to get the final Diablo 4 Gold reward, even for some very difficult bosses.
3. Sorcerer
Sorcerer class has also received some new skills, but the most noteworthy one is the summoning skill called Familiar, which will dynamically adjust according to the last element you used, which will add a layer of diversity to your character and build.
In addition, the passive skill Enlightenment can significantly enhance the damage to the enemy under certain conditions, and can cooperate with the optimized elemental damage to cause more unpredictable damage.
A Tier
Barbarian
In the update, Barbarian introduced some new active and passive skills that can improve their combat effectiveness. For example, the passive skill Barbed Carapace can improve Thorns builds, and the new skills Pulse AOE or Mighty Throw enhance Barbarian’s versatility and crowd control when facing group enemies.
In addition, after the adjustment and strengthening of Paragon board, Barbarian also gained some utility and more damage, so Barbarian changed from the previous B Tier to A Tier.
B Tier
Rogue
Although Rogue has been a B Tier Class for a long time, it also gained a new skill in this update – Dance of Knives, which is a skill that can enhance Rogue’s mobility and attack power. In addition, the adjustment of passive skills will make the elemental damage stronger when you use Rogue, and the additional effects of skills will also be enhanced.
Despite these changes, Rogue’s performance in some endgame activities is still unsatisfactory, so it is still in B Tier. If you really like using Rogue Class, you might consider spending a little more Diablo 4 Gold on its damage and survivability in a build around it.
C Tier
Druid
Druid, the least favored class in Diablo 4, also received a new skill called Stone Burst in Patch 2.0 PTR, as well as an enhancement to its companion abilities. However, these changes cannot change the problem that Druid has long been criticized by players for not being able to be used in high-level games.
Unless it is adjusted again in the subsequent PTR, players who use Druid will continue to worry about its survivability in the endgame.
Build Tier List
After exploring Class rankings, it’s time to rank some builds based on the upcoming changes and potential in Diablo 4 Season 6.
Lightning Spear Sorcerer
Lightning Spear Sorcerer was already a splendid choice for players in Season 5, and it remains so in Season 6. With the conjuration mastery cap increased to 30, Lightning Spear Sorcerer’s already very strong damage output has become even better.
With the addition of splintering buffs and significant rune word benefits, the potential of this build is absolutely immeasurable. On top of that, the addition of War Cry to its arsenal will definitely make it an unbreakable best build.
Bleed Builds
According to some changes mentioned above, Bleed Builds, especially those that focus on using bleeding effects to deal damage to enemies, may not perform as well in Season 6. However, because of its solid user base, many players are still looking forward to whether Bleed Builds can be enhanced.
Rapid Fire Rogue
Rapid Fire Rogue has always been known for its high damage output, but it has received some minor adjustments in this update. However, since this build has a very stable foundation, the impact of the adjustments on it may be small. If you are a player who pursues a stable build, then Rapid Fire Rogue is definitely a good choice, especially when you are dealing with some scenarios that require high damage.
Each of these builds has unique advantages and potential disadvantages, but this does not represent the final result. You can continue to explore in the game to find the best build for you.
The above is what we can predict from Diablo 4 Patch 2.0 PTR for the best classes and builds in Season 6. Here again, please remind you that this is just speculation and is for reference only. The actual situation requires your own exploration. I wish you a merry game in the subsequent seasons!
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