The Best Companion Druid Builds for Season 5 in Diablo 4

Who would choose to be in solitude within Sanctuary when they can have the company of animal friends? If you have the desire to play as a Companion Druid in Diablo 4 Season 5, it is important to familiarize yourself with the top builds for leveling, endgame, and PvP.

The Companion Druid is an excellent choice for players looking to inflict damage through a range of methods, whether it be in a wide area or focused on a single target. This versatile build is easily achievable at any point in the game.

With the proper skills and equipment, your leveling Companion Druid can reach the endgame efficiently. From there, you will have access to an endgame guide to help you select the optimal Legendary Aspects and Paragon Glyphs for a strong build to take on the challenging Infernal Hordes.

Best Companion Druid Build in Diablo 4 Season 5

While reaching level 50 may seem like a daunting task starting from level one, these skills will help you progress quickly. Follow this guide on how to level up your Companion Druid step by step:

Level	Skill
1	Wind Shear
2	Enhanced Wind Shear
3	Pulverize
4	Enhanced Pulverize
5	Fierce Wind Shear
6	Raging Pulverize
7	Pulverize
8	Pulverize
9	Pulverize
10	Earthen Bulwark
11	Enhanced Earthen Bulwark
12	Wolves
13	Enhanced Wolf Pack
14	Poison Creeper
15	Enhanced Poison Creeper
16	Ferocious Poison Creeper
17	Brutal Wolf Pack
18	Rabies
19	Call of the Wild
20	Call of the Wild
21	Enhanced Rabies
22	Natural Rabies
23	Neurotoxin
24	Pulverize
25	Predatory Instinct
26	Iron Fur
27	Call of the Wild
28	Quick Shift
29	Quick Shift
30	Quick Shift
31	Heightened Senses
32	Heightened Senses
33	Heightened Senses
34	Bestial Rampage
35	Iron Fur
36	Iron Fur
37	Envenom
38	Envenom
39	Envenom
40	Clarity
41	Clarity
42	Clarity
43	Digitigrade Gait
44	Digitigrade Gait
45	Digitigrade Gait
46	Ancestral Fortitude
47	Ancestral Fortitude
48	Ancestral Fortitude
49	Wolves
Renown 1	Wolves
Renown 2	Wolves
Renown 3	Wolves
Renown 4	Poison Creeper
Renown 5	Poison Creeper
Renown 6	Poison Creeper
Renown 7	Poison Creeper
Renown 8	Rabies
Renown 9	Rabies
Renown 10	Rabies

For a quick journey to level 50, it is recommended to obtain these skills in the following order: Wind Shear, Rabies, and Pulverize. While this build focuses on your Wolves, the majority of damage in the early game will come from these skills.

Another aspect of the Companion Build is the inclusion of Poison Creeper, a Companion Skill that not only immobilizes enemies, but also inflicts additional Poison damage in the surrounding area.

Besides your primary damage dealers, Earthen Bulwark will supply you with a sufficient Barrier to support your survival. It will also grant you temporary Unstoppable status.

Top Spirits Boons for Leveling Up

Diablo 4 Companion Druid Spirit Boon screen — dexerto

For a leveling Companion Druid, there are 16 Spirit Boons to choose from, but only a few can be activated. The suggested Spirit Boons are as follows:

Deer: Prickleskin
Eagle: Scythe Talons, Swooping Attacks
Wolf: Pack Leader
Snake: Masochistic

To ensure that enemies attempting to harm you are dealt considerable damage, it is important to obtain the Prickleskin Spirit Boon at the earliest opportunity. This will grant you a significant amount of Thorns.

Furthermore, acquire Pack Leader in order to enhance your Companion Skills. This will provide you with a 25% chance to reset the Cooldowns of your Companion Skills when performing Critical Strikes.

Next, select Scythe Talons to enhance your Critical Strike Chance, which will also benefit Pack Leader.

Finally, choose Masochistic, which will cause Critical Strikes from Shapeshifting Skills to have a 75% chance of healing you for 5% of your Maximum Life.

In addition to these Boons, it is recommended to select the Eagle as a Spirit Bond in order to gain a 15% increased Attack Speed through the unlock of Swooping Attacks. Alternatively, Advantageous Beast or Iron Feather are also highly recommended.

Best Leveling Rotation

Wolves
Rabies
Poison Creeper
Pulverize
Earthen Bulwark
Wind Shear

This strategy of rotating skills is highly recommended for your own gameplay. To start, it is advised to summon your Wolves as this will grant you Unstoppable status when commanding them towards an enemy.

Activate Rabies to transform into a Werewolf and deal significant Poison damage to nearby enemies. Afterwards, call upon Poison Creeper to further inflict Poison damage on foes in close proximity and render them Immobilized.

Once immobilized, you have the ability to pulverize your enemies and inflict AoE damage while in Werebear form. Following this, utilize Earthen Bulwark to heal and obtain a Barrier.

To conclude the rotation, regain Spirit by utilizing the Wind Shear attack before starting the process again.

Best Legendary Aspects for Your Character

There are a number of Legendary Aspects available for collection during your Season 5 playthrough. While you may not need crucial Aspects until the end of the game, it is beneficial to collect a few during your leveling journey.

Aspect	Power	Dungeon	Region
Shepherd’s Aspect	Companion Skills deal extra damage per Companion you have.	Bloodsoaked Crag	Dry Steppes
Skinwalker’s Aspect	While Shapeshifting, heal for a portion of your Max Life. If at full health, gain the same amount as Fortify.	Fading Echo	I develop
Aspect of the Calm Breeze	Wind Shear now deals extra Poison damage over time. Also has a chance to fully restore Spirit.	Grinning Labyrinth	Dry Steppes
Wind Striker Aspect	Critical Strikes grant extra movement speed for a few seconds.	Shivta Ruins	I develop
Aspect of Might	Basic Skills grant extra Damage Reduction for a short period of time.	Dark Ravine	Dry Steppes

Best Companion Druid Endgame Build in Diablo 4 Season 5

Diablo 4 Druid standing with Wolf Companions — Blizzard

Once Season 5’s endgame phase is reached, players can unlock the Paragon Board. It is recommended to adjust the Companion Druid build to better suit this new play style.

Active Skills

Active Skill	Upgrades	Points Allocated
Claw	Enhanced, Fierce	1
Pulverize	Enhanced, Primal	1
Earthen Bulwark	Enhanced	1
Wolves	Enhanced, Brutal	5
Poison Creeper	Enhanced, Brutal	1
Ravens	Enhanced, Brutal	1

Passive Skill	Points
Predatory Instinct	3
Iron Fur	3
Digitigrade Gait	3
Ancestral Fortitude	3
Vigilance	2
Nature’s Reach	3
Call of the Wild	3
Clarity	3
Neurotoxin	1
Envenom	3
Quickshift	3
Heightened Senses	3
Natural Fortitude	3
Bestial Rampage	1

As the Companion Druid build progresses, the focus shifts towards the Companions aspect, highlighted by the arrival of Ravens. These birds will periodically swoop down from above to attack enemies. The Basic Skill will change from Wind Shear to Claw, and when enhanced, it will deal Poison damage with a faster attack rate.

With a decrease in points allocated to Active Skills, you will have increased flexibility to invest in Passive Skills. The addition of Natural Fortitude grants fortification while Shapeshifting, and Vigilance enhances Damage Reduction following the use of a Defensive Skill such as Earthen Bulwark.

Recommended Spirit Boons for Endgame

The endgame Spirit Boons have undergone a few changes, including the replacement of Prickleskin with Wariness and the addition of Avian Wrath and Iron Feather as the Eagle Boons.

Deer: Wariness
Eagle: Iron Feather, Avian Wrath
Wolf: Pack Leader
Snake: Masochistic

Being wary can help decrease the amount of damage you receive from Elites, which can be a major challenge in endgame scenarios such as The Pit and Infernal Hordes.

Switching to Iron Feather will result in an increase in your Maximum Life, allowing you to survive for a longer period of time. Additionally, choosing Avian Wrath will boost your Critical Strike Damage.

It is still recommended to have Pack Leader for the opportunity to reset your Companion Skills’ Cooldowns, and Masochistic for the chance to heal by landing Critical Strikes with Shapeshifting Skills.

Best endgame rotation

Diablo 4 companion druid using Pulverize — dexerto

Wolves
Poison Creeper
Pulverize
Ravens
Earthen Bulwark
Claw

The final rotation of skills is similar to the one used for leveling, with a few variations. You will still begin by summoning your Wolves, which will render you Unstoppable once you have commanded them to attack an enemy.

Summon the Poison Creeper to immobilize your enemies, and then unleash a powerful Pulverizing attack to defeat them. Use your Ravens to assist in taking down any remaining foes that may be surrounding you.

You have the ability to activate Earthen Bulwark and create a protective Barrier around yourself. Then, use Claw to generate Spirit and attack any remaining enemies. This process can be repeated as needed.

Top Legendary Aspects

Your Companion Druid may have already acquired some fantastic Legendary Aspects during the leveling process, but there are still many incredible ones waiting to be discovered. Below are the suggested Legendary Aspects and their locations for you to obtain them.

Aspect	Power	Dungeon	Region	Obol Gamble
Moonrage Aspect	Kills have a small chance to summon a Wolf Companion temporarily.	–	–	Offhands
Rapid Aspect	Basic Skills gain an attack speed boost.	Buried Halls	Dry Steppes	–
Aspect of Inevitable Fate	When an enemy gets low on life while afflicted by a damage over time effect, an explosion periodically occurs.	–	–	Offhands
Aspect of the Alpha	Your Wolves are now Werewolves and can deal extra damage while spreading Rabies.	–	–	Offhands
Edgemaster’s Aspect	Skills deal increased damage based on your available Primary Resource, with the highest benefit when full.	Oldstones	Scosglen	–
Aspect of the Wildrage	Your Companions gain double the bonus from the Bestial Rampage Key Passive.	–	–	Offhands

Paragon Board

Diablo 4 Companion Druid casting Earthen Bulwark — dexerto

From levels 50 to 100, you will gradually accumulate numerous Paragon Points to allocate on your Paragon Board. Additionally, you have the option to utilize Glyphs to further improve your Companion Druid build.

Although there are numerous routes you can choose, we suggest keeping an eye out for a few recommended Glyphs.

Best Glyphs

Exploit
Wilds
Shapeshifter
Spirit
Poise
Human

Discover six amazing Glyphs to acquire and insert into your Paragon Boards. They will greatly enhance your build’s survivability and damage capabilities.

Best Companion Druid Endgame Item Build

Item	Socket	Item Type	Power
Skinwalker’s Runic Skullcap	Ruby for extra life	Helm	When you use a Shapeshifting Skill, Heal for a portion of your Max Life. Gain Fortify instead of already full on Life.
Mad Wolf’s Glee	Ruby for extra life	Chest Armor	Werewolf is now your true form and you gain extra ranks in all Werewolf Skills.
Runic Gloves of the Wildrage	–	Gloves	Companions gain a double bonus from the Bestial Rampage Key Passive.
Storm’s Companion	Ruby for extra life	Pants	Wolf Companions deal Lightning damage and gain Storm Howl ability.
Wildheart Hunger	–	Boots	Gain Wildheart temporarily when you Shapeshift. Wildheart grants you extra stacking damage.
War Crest of the Alpha	Emerald for Critical Strike Damage	Weapon	Your Wolves are now Werewolves and can deal extra damage while spreading Rabies.
Locran’s Talisman	Diamond for resistance to all elements	Amulet	Gain Critical Strike Chance boost per point of Primary Resource you have. Each PR above 100 grants a larger boost.
Moonrage Ring	Diamond for resistance to all elements	Ring	Kills have a small chance to summon a Wolf Companion temporarily.
Ring of the Stampede	Diamond for resistance to all elements	Ring	Gain an additional Companion. Also, Companion Skills deal bonus damage.

Alternate Build for PvP Companion Druid

Regrettably, the Companion Druid build is not advised for PvP in the Fields of Hatred. This is due to the vulnerability of your Companions, who could be easily eliminated by an opposing player, leaving you alone to defend yourself.

To enhance your gameplay experience, we suggest giving the Boulder Druid build a try instead of the Companion Druid. This build is more suitable for those who prefer dealing significant damage to enemies without the interference of Companions.