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The best classes in Diablo 2: Resurrected, plus the best builds for each classA crash course on each of Diablo 2: Resurrected’s seven classes and their builds
A crash course on each of Diablo 2: Resurrected’s seven classes and their builds
Looking for the best classes and builds in Diablo 2: Resurrected?The shiny new remaster is finally here, but the gameplay ofDiablo 2: Resurrectedwill be very familiar to veterans. If you’re playing for the first time, however, the game’s complex character progression can seem overwhelming. The foundations of your experience are your choice of class, and the skill(s) you build around on that class. Each of Diablo 2’s seven classes features multiple talent trees that grant you new abilities and define how you approach the game.
If you’re planning to play on Hardcore mode or push deep into Hell difficulty, you will want a quality build. Blizzard has not made balance adjustments to Diablo 2: Resurrected, so the long-established meta still holds in the remaster. Prepare for Hell with our guide to the best classes and builds in Diablo 2: Resurrected.
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Here are the best classes in Diablo 2: Resurrected:
Paladin - Best class in Diablo 2: Resurrected
With his holy magic and powerful auras, the Paladin is an incredibly powerful character both solo and in a party.Paladinshave the luxury of both high damage and high defenses, easily picking up huge resists and max block chance (75%) with some help from their skill tree. As a result, Paladins boast two of the best builds in the game.
Best Paladin builds
Sorceress
Best Sorceress builds
Necromancer
If you’re familiar with the ARPG genre, you know just how broken summoners can be. The best defense is to never get hit, and when you have minions to do your dirty work for you that becomes a simpler task. However, Necromancer is far from a one-trick pony. There are powerful builds more in the traditional caster vein too. Whatever style you prefer, Necromancer is one of the top classes in Diablo 2.
Best Necromancer builds
Amazon
The Amazon’s best builds are a bit tougher to get started than Sorceress or Necromancer, but they scale beautifully. Amazon is a ranged attack specialist, using physical or elemental bow and javelin abilities. You’ll have to deal with ammo mechanics though, which can be a pain for some players. If you don’t mind the hassle, however, Amazon builds can be very powerful.
Best Amazon builds
Druid
In terms of thematics, Druid is one of the coolest classes in Diablo 2. It doesn’t get much better than transforming into a bear, after all. However, Druid also has a variety of caster builds that can compete with Sorceress, or just provide a change of pace if you’re sick of Frozen Orb.
Best Druid builds
Assassin
The Assassin is geared more towards Diablo 2’s PvP than PvE (or PvM, as Diablo fans call it), but she still has some solid builds for clearing the campaign. Assassin builds are broadly divided into trap builds and martial arts builds, or Kicksins. There are hybrid builds too if you want to mix up the playstyles. Traps are throwables that cater to a hit-and-run experience, while Kicksins get more up close and personal.
Best Assassin builds
Barbarian
The Barbarian is your classic melee fighter, swinging dual swords all around the battlefield. Barbarians buff themselves up with Warcries, then tear foes apart with melee attacks. Barbarian’s best builds need some serious gear to get going though, so beware - this is not the most first-timer or ladder reset friendly class. If you want a lot of room to min-max though, Barbarian provides that.
Best Barbarion builds
That wraps up our rundown of the best builds and classes in Diablo 2: Resurrected! Now you’re prepared to pick a build that suits your unique style and successfully push to Hell difficulty. We’ve got a breakdown of Diablo 2’sRuneword systemfor the uninitiated, as well as a guide to some of thebest farming spotsin Hell difficulty if you’re thirsting for more. We’ve even got a guide tofinding the secret cow level!
