Diablo 4 Season 6 Class Rankings: Top Classes for Leveling, Endgame, and PvP

Diablo 4 features a variety of classes, each embodying a skilled demon-slaying warrior tailored for either leveling, endgame, or PvP action in Season 6.

At present, there are six distinct classes available in Diablo 4: Druid, Necromancer, Sorcerer, Barbarian, Rogue, and the newly introduced Spiritborn from the Vessel of Hatred expansion. Each class presents a unique combat approach and skill set, enabling players to develop a multitude of strong builds.

These builds experience fluctuations in strength as the game’s meta evolves with each season. Consequently, the class showcasing the most effective builds during a particular season is deemed the strongest overall. Some may excel in leveling, while others shine in endgame scenarios or PvP duels, depending on the optimal builds for each area of focus during that season.

This dynamic allows for a ranking system among Diablo 4’s classes across three categories, so let’s delve into how your preferred class performs in our Season 6 tier list.

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The Spiritborn class has made its debut in Season 6.

Top Classes in Diablo 4 Season 6

Leveling Tier Rankings

Tier	Class
S	Rogue
A	Spiritborn, Sorcerer, Necromancer
B	Barbarian
C	Druid

Leveling in Diablo 4 involves the journey of a new character, whether in the Seasonal or Eternal realm, regardless of whether you have completed the story campaign.

The tier list above highlights the classes that currently excel at efficiently reaching level 50 in the Season 6 meta. Presently, the Rogue stands as the premier choice for leveling, with Spiritborn, Sorcerer, and Necromancer closely trailing behind.

Endgame Tier Rankings

Tier	Class
S	Necromancer, Spiritborn
A	Druid, Sorcerer
B	Rogue
C	Barbarian

In Diablo 4, the endgame stage pertains to characters that have achieved level 50 and entered the Paragon Board. Many players opt to respec their characters for optimal endgame builds at this stage.

This tier list signifies which classes dominate the majority of Diablo 4’s endgame content. For newcomers, this can also denote the phase following the story campaign, coinciding with the beginning of the Seasonal Journey.

Leading the pack in Season 6 are the Necromancer and the recently introduced Spiritborn class. Notably, the Druid and Rogue have exchanged positions since the previous season.

PvP Tier Rankings

Tier	Class
S	Rogue, Spiritborn
A	Barbarian, Sorcerer
B	Necromancer
C	Druid

The PvP tier list reflects the classes best suited for player-versus-player combat this season. There is often overlap between endgame viability and PvP efficacy, as many top-tier endgame builds are also advantageous in PvP settings.

However, this is not universally applicable; certain dominant endgame builds may not perform optimally in PvP. For this season, the Rogue and Spiritborn classes are recognized as the top contenders in PvP.

Understanding Our Tiers

Here’s a brief explanation of each tier classification for Diablo 4:

S-tier: The most formidable classes currently available
A-tier: Strong classes that serve as excellent alternatives to S-tier options
B-tier: Classes that perform decently but have limited scenarios for success
C-tier: Generally best avoided unless you have a particular fondness for these classes

The Necromancer has consistently been a powerhouse since Season 4 due to its effective Minion build, significantly enhanced by the Loot Reborn update. This trend has persisted into Season 6, maintaining its strength in both leveling and endgame contexts.

However, this Minion build finds itself less effective in PvP compared to some configurations available to Rogue, Spiritborn, and Barbarian. While there are other viable Necromancer builds for PvP that do not focus on minions—such as the Bone Spirit build—the Rogue and Sorcerer currently dominate in this competitive arena.

Complete Class Placements for Diablo 4 Season 6

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Diablo 4 features five distinct classes, with the sixth on the horizon.

Spiritborn

The Spiritborn emerges in Diablo 4 through the Vessel of Hatred expansion, and its performance aligns with expectations in the Season of Hatred. Drawing inspiration from Diablo 3’s Witch Doctor, this class summons spirit animals to assist in combat rather than relying on traditional summoning techniques.

In the current Season 6, the Spiritborn excels in both endgame and PvP scenarios. While still viable for leveling, the Rogue holds the top position in that regard. Given its novelty, the Spiritborn is likely to maintain a prominent position in the meta for the foreseeable future.

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The incredible Spiritborn class was introduced in the Vessel of Hatred expansion.

Necromancer

The Necromancer class symbolizes Rathma’s disciples standing against the forces of Hell after Diablo waged war against life, inadvertently antagonizing death.

During Season 6, the Necromancer’s Minion build remains a top choice in both leveling and endgame meta, securing a prominent S-Tier ranking for the latter. This is largely due to the significant power boost obtained during the Loot Reborn update, benefiting the Necromancer throughout Season 6.

If commanding a legion of skeletons, mages, and fearsome Golems resonates with your playstyle as you cast destructive bone and blood spells, then this is your ideal season.

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The Necromancer wields control over the undead.

Sorcerer

The quintessential elemental spellcaster in Diablo 4, the Sorcerer is known for unleashing devastating Fire, Ice, and Lightning spells. From a distance, especially concerning AOE damage, few can rival the Sorcerer class.

In Season 6, the Sorcerer has seen a dip compared to the Necromancer and Spiritborn, but since the game’s release, it has remained a reliable choice for both PvE and PvP. We expect this trend to continue as the Sorcerer maintains a robust set of builds.

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The Sorcerer class represents the classic elemental wizard archetype.

Rogue

Dating back to Diablo 1, the Rogue is an expert in both ranged and close combat, adept with knives and bows, able to strike swiftly from afar or engage up close before darting to safety. This class is the fastest in the game, capable of outmaneuvering foes in both PvE and PvP.

In Season 6, the Rogue leads in leveling and PvP, though its effectiveness in endgame PvE is comparatively lower. Nonetheless, the Rogue remains a compelling choice this season, depending on how players wish to utilize them. Their diverse range of powerful builds for endgame and PvP validates their dominance in Season 6.

Diablo 4’s Rogue excels as both an archer and assassin.

Barbarian

The Barbarian functions as a formidable lone warrior skilled in various melee weapons, showcasing exceptional strength and resilience to wield them with deadly precision. This class leans heavily on raw power rather than magic or minions.

In Season 6, the Barbarian isn’t as prominent in PvE compared to other classes but shines in PvP scenarios. This is a class tailored for players undaunted by massive enemy encounters, particularly in close-quarters combat.

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The Barbarian stands as the mightiest melee warrior within Diablo 4.

Druid

Harnessing the forces of nature, the Druid employs various strategies to vanquish foes. As a hybrid class, Druids can summon minions, utilize elemental spells, and rely on brute strength to achieve victory. Importantly, they can also shift into powerful forms like a werewolf or werebear.

In the Season 6 meta, the Druid remains slightly lower in both leveling and PvP tiers, but has made a significant resurgence in endgame content, moving from C to A tier.