What are the best classes in Diablo IV Season 13?

Warlock (Dread Claws) and Paladin (Wing Strike Arbiter) are S-tier in Season 13. Barbarian (Whirlwind Dust Devil) is strong A-tier. Sorcerer, Druid, Rogue, and Spiritborn are B to C tier in the current meta.

Is Warlock good in Diablo IV Season 13?

Yes, Warlock is S-tier in Season 13. The Dread Claws build uses shadow damage with demon summoning for double-cast mechanics. The Summoner build offers powerful AoE. Blizzard intentionally launched Warlock strong to encourage exploration of the new class.

What is the Horadric Cube in Diablo IV?

The Horadric Cube is a new crafting system introduced in the Lord of Hatred expansion. It allows item transformation, material conversion, and recipe-based crafting — similar to the Kanai's Cube from Diablo III.

What is the max level in Season 13?

The max level is 70, increased from 60 with the Lord of Hatred expansion. Paragon Points continue after reaching max level.

Diablo IV Season 13 Best Builds — Lord of Hatred Tier List

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Season 13: Lord of Hatred (launched April 28, 2026, Patch 3.0.1) is the biggest shakeup Diablo IV has ever seen. The expansion adds two brand-new classes (Paladin and Warlock), a new region (Skovos), level cap increase to 70, the Horadric Cube crafting system, Talisman itemization, War Plans endgame activities, and a complete skill tree rework across all classes. The meta is still settling after early hotfixes (April 29, May 1-2) that nerfed Sorcerer Blizzard and adjusted Druid/Rogue interactions. Source: Blizzard patch notes, Icy Veins, Blizzard Watch

⚡ Information Source: This guide is verified from game data, Blizzard patch notes, and community reports (Icy Veins, Mobalytics, Blizzard Watch). Where we make inferences, we label them. Read our disclaimer.

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Season 13 Class Tier List

Source: Mobalytics, Game8, Odealo, PlayerAuctions — May 2026

Tier	Class	Best Build(s)	Strengths
S	Warlock	Dread Claws, Summoner	Highest damage ceiling, versatile, double-cast demon mechanics
S	Paladin	Wing Strike (Arbiter), Hammerdin	Top-tier Pit pushing, permanent Arbiter uptime, excellent survivability
A	Barbarian	Whirlwind Dust Devil, Rend, HoTA	Consistent endgame scaling, strong AoE, self-sufficient
A	Necromancer	Pure Golem Summoner, Blood Wave	Low mechanical complexity, strong passive survivability
B	Sorcerer	Static Field Blizzard, Hydra, Charged Bolts	Blizzard nerfed Apr 29 hotfix, still viable
B	Druid	Companion, Lightning Storm, Lacerate Rabies	Lightning Storm adjusted in hotfix, still playable
C	Rogue	Dance of Knives, Death Trap	Speed farming specialist, weaker Pit push
C	Spiritborn	Crushing Hand, Rake	Fell from S-tier in S12, outclassed by new classes

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S-Tier: Warlock

Best Builds: Dread Claws, Summoner, Hell Fracture

Blizzard intentionally launched Warlock strong to encourage players to explore the new class. The Dread Claws build uses shadow damage with Summon Laalish for double-cast mechanics, Nether Step for mobility, and Dread Claws as the main DPS ability. Resource management (Wrath, Shadowform, Dominance) requires attention — not a simple one-button class, but the payoff is the highest damage ceiling in the game. The Summoner variant trades some single-target burst for powerful AoE from demon summons. Source: Mobalytics, Fragster, Game8

S-Tier: Paladin

Best Builds: Wing Strike (Arbiter), Hammerdin, Holy Light Auradin

The Paladin returns as a fan-favorite "sword and board" holy warrior. The Wing Strike Arbiter build achieves permanent Arbiter uptime through kill-based cooldown resets, making it the top pick for high-end Pit pushing — but it demands high mechanical skill. Hammerdin is the versatile progression build using the Light's Epiphany set, excellent for both leveling and endgame. The Holy Light Auradin offers strong passive AoE damage through auras, ideal for relaxed farming. Source: Mobalytics, Game8, Nerdschalk

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A-Tier: Barbarian and Necromancer

Barbarian — Whirlwind Dust Devil

The most consistent endgame Barb build. Whirlwind Dust Devil offers multiplicative scaling with near-constant spin uptime and low mechanical overhead. Rend is a solid alternative for single-target. HoTA (Hammer of the Ancients) remains a viable boss-killer. Self-sufficient, tanky, and excellent for solo play. Source: Odealo, Game8

Necromancer — Pure Golem Summoner

The best beginner-friendly build in Season 13. Concentrated Golem scaling provides strong passive survivability and low mechanical complexity. The Blood Wave variant uses Kessime's Legacy pants for screen-clearing damage. Perfect for players who want a relaxed playstyle. Source: Mobalytics, PlayerAuctions

B-Tier: Sorcerer and Druid

Sorcerer — Static Field Blizzard

Blizzard was nerfed in the April 29 hotfix (it was scaling "far more than intended"), dropping Sorcerer from potential S-tier to solid B. Still viable with Static Field and Hydra variants. Source: Blizzard hotfix notes, Game8

Druid — Companion / Lightning Storm

Lightning Storm was also adjusted in the hotfix. Companion build offers consistent damage, while Lacerate Rabies provides a DoT-focused alternative. Still playable but outclassed by the new classes. Source: Blizzard hotfix notes

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C-Tier: Rogue and Spiritborn

Rogue — Dance of Knives

Rogue is the speed-farming specialist in Season 13. Dance of Knives with Grenade Jumper + Freeze synergies offers full-screen CC and explosive burst. Excellent for Helltides and Whispers, but significantly weaker in Pit pushing compared to S and A tier classes. Source: Odealo, PlayerAuctions

Spiritborn — Crushing Hand / Rake

Spiritborn was S-tier in Season 12 but has fallen to C-tier in Lord of Hatred. The new classes (Warlock, Paladin) and class rebalancing have left Spiritborn outclassed. Still functional for casual content. Source: Game8

How to Choose Your Build

Best for Pit pushing: Paladin Wing Strike Arbiter or Warlock Dread Claws
Best for beginners: Necromancer Pure Golem Summoner (lowest mechanical complexity)
Best for solo players: Barbarian Whirlwind Dust Devil (self-sufficient, tanky)
Best for speed farming: Rogue Dance of Knives
Best boss damage: Warlock Dread Claws
Best for relaxed play: Necromancer Summoner or Paladin Holy Light Auradin

Note: The Season 13 meta is less stable than usual due to two new classes and early balance patches. We'll update this tier list as the meta evolves.
Source: Mobalytics, Game8, Odealo, Blizzard patch notes — May 2026