Diablo 3 Classes tier list
Diablo 3’s classes are all pretty secure and powerful at this stage in their life cycle, but a tier list can still be created to see what’s the strongest overall. Looking at data from the Season 27 content — since Season 34 is a repeat of 27 — and the overall builds that are crushing the game just in general, we’ve come up with what we think is a current, definitive tier list.
It depends on factors like the classes’ base power, how many powerful builds they have, ease of play, and things of that nature. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t play a “weaker” class in Diablo 3. Whatever feels best for you is what you should play. For example, I prefer Necromancer, and even if it were at “D” or something, I’d still play it.
One of the hardest things about D3 though, is that the classes and builds have had over a decade to be figured out. Every class is good at something, and there are so many reliable builds, that it’s hard to go wrong. There is still a meta though.
Diablo 3 Class tier list: Which of the classes are the strongest?
1) S-tier
- Demon Hunter, Necromancer
When it comes to the Diablo 3 tier list, the S-tier contains the most godlike, overpowered classes in the game. Even though I’ve never enjoyed the Demon Hunter gameplay, it’s easily at the top of the tier list. It deals the most damage, is the most mobile and flexible class, and can easily shred everything in the game without breaking a sweat. Also, looking at the current Challenge Rift leaderboard, all 1,000 entries are Demon Hunters. That should say something.
My favorite way to play Diablo 3 will always be tied between Necromancer and Crusader. While I believe Crusader is in a really good place right now, I think there are simply stronger options for a Necromancer. It’s so easy to play, and with the right gear and build, you become an unstoppable killing machine.
2) A-tier
- Monk, Crusader, Wizard, Barbarian
A-tier builds in the Diablo 3 tier list are excellent for virtually everything in the game. They’re maybe held back by a few weaker builds compared to S-tier for content like Greater Rifts but are nonetheless dependable. I think Monk stands on the cusp between S and A in D3, to be honest.
Crusader’s always felt strong to me, and it’s probably the class I’ve played the most in Diablo 3 since I wanted to play Paladin. While they have fewer meta builds to pick from, they’re both nestled in the A-tier for being strong and satisfying to play.
The same goes for Wizard — their builds hover between S and A pretty often. It feels like you go Meteor or Frozen Orb and that’s pretty much it. Of course, there are other choices, but those are the best.
Barbarians have a few great HOTA builds, and then there’s Whirlwind too. I think there’s a lot of real potential in Barbarians as always. It’s a fun class in every game that it’s in, and D3 is no exception. I just don’t think it’s quite on the same level as Demon Hunter and Necromancer.
3) B-tier
- Witch Doctor
B-tier classes are ones in D3’s tier list that don’t have any builds that would be counted as a top-tier option. Sitting at the bottom of the heap, Witch Doctors are just a less-good Necromancer. They don’t have the strength or speed to clear solo efficiently enough. Of course, a good Witch Doctor player can always prove players wrong, but I’m not impressed with their Season 27/34 performance.
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