Diablo Immortal class tier list: Which is the best class in Diablo Immortal?
Get a breakdown of all six Diablo Immortal classes available at launch
Want to know the best class in Diablo Immortal? Diablo Immortal has six classes, and they're all viable for fighting back the hordes of hell. However, those aiming for top leaderboards spot and higher efficiency when slaying demons will want to know the best class in Diablo Immortal.
In this guide, we provide a full Diablo Immortal class tier list to show you the best class in Diablo Immortal. If you want to experiment with the different classes on your character, we'll also explain how to change class.
Diablo Immortal class tier list
Below we've ranked all six classes from best to worst for Season 2. Every class is good though, so if your favorite is at the bottom don't let these rankings deter you.
| Tier | Class |
|---|---|
| S-Tier | Necromancer, Demon Hunter |
| A-Tier | Wizard, Crusader, Barbarian |
| B Tier | Monk |
Below we will walk you through some of the strengths and weaknesses of each class to help you choose your first character.
Diablo Immortal: S-tier classes
Our two S-tier classes have great clear speed and safe playstyles. However, they excel due to their top-tier single target damage, differentiating them from the competition where it matters most. These classes will be in high demand from clans looking to push the leaderboards.
Necromancer - best class in Diablo Immortal
The Necromancer is a hybrid caster and summoner that uses minions to do its dirty work. If you played the Diablo 2 or 3 version of this class you’ll find a lot of old friends, including various summoned skeletons and golems. Necromancer also uses various deathly spells like the classic Corpse Explosion to destroy enemies from afar. The class can focus on summons, spells, or a mix of both, making it uniquely flexible. If you want a variety of playstyles to experiment with, Necromancer is for you.
Necromancer's real strength lies in its minions and Corpse Explosion. Having minions at your disposal makes for a smooth, safe playstyle, and full minion builds have fantastic single-target damage. Against packs, Corpse Explosion's one second cooldown makes it easy to kill one enemy then blow the rest away in a cascading domino effect of explosions. Necromancer is good in every situation on top of being one of the easiest classes to play, making it the best day-one class in Diablo Immortal.
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Demon Hunter
Another returning Diablo 3 class, the Demon Hunter wields dual crossbows to tear through enemies from afar. If you played Demon Hunter in Diablo 3, its excellent mobility and ranged damage will feel instantly familiar. MOBA players looking for that ranged carry experience will also feel right at home, darting around the battlefield before unleashing volleys of arrows on foes.
Demon Hunter won’t hold up long in a melee though and relies on movement skills to survive. However, it has elite mobility, so that won't be an issue. Demon Hunter also has the best single-target damage output in Diablo Immortal right now, making for smooth leveling and a clear role in party play.
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Diablo Immortal: A-tier classes
Our A-tier classes all share fantastic AoE damage and clear speed. It just so happens that the S-tier classes also have great clear speed combined with better single-target damage. These classes are still excellent though, and their single-target deficiencies are less notable when playing with a group.
Wizard
The Wizard was Diablo 3’s spiritual successor to Diablo 2’s Sorceress, and you can see that design DNA in Diablo Immortal. Wizards wield elemental and arcane magic to blow away packs of monsters and stay mobile with the signature Teleport spell. As Diablo Immortal’s only pure caster at launch, the Wizard packs excellent AoE damage at the cost of higher cooldowns and middling single-target damage. You may want to kite mobs around a bit to group them up, but once you do the Wizard can vaporize them in an instant.
Wizard is very squishy but its AoE damage is unmatched. The class relies heavily on combos and has a steeper learning curve than most, but it is well worth it once you see the damage potential. In the right hands, Wizard can clear content faster than just about any other class in Diablo Immortal, making it a great choice for pushing the ladder on launch.
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Crusader
A DLC addition from Diablo 3’s Reaper of Souls expansion, the Crusader returns to cleanse Sanctuary once more. The Crusader is a modernization of Diablo 2’s Paladin, wielding a combination of melee weapon attacks and holy magic to defeat foes. Like its predecessors, the Diablo Immortal Crusader will rely on buffs and debuffs to power themselves and their teammates through encounters.
The class features excellent area of effect and crowd control abilities, and can easily blast through the hoards of Hell. However, Crusader has pretty poor single-target damage, and its lengthy cooldowns mean you will be auto-attacking a lot. That makes solo levling a bit of a slog, but Crusader absolutely excels in group play. Every Raid group will want a Crusader to buff them up for boss fights.
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Barbarian
The Barbarian is a Diablo mainstay and returns to fight the legions of Hell once more in Diablo Immortal. If you want the biggest, baddest character and weapons in Diablo Immortal, Barbarian is the class for you. Barbarians have just one thing on their mind, and it's diving straight into the fray to start swinging. This is a pure melee brawler class perfect for those who prefer to fight up close and personal.
Barbarians have fantastic AoE damage, but like the Crusader they struggle a bit vs early bosses. They also have less utility, making the melee playstyle more dangerous. Barbarian is still an excellent class that will be welcome in any group, but it won't play quite as smoothly as the top tiers on day one.
Once you gather up some gear though, the Barbarian is one of the fastest classes in the game. Learn the right loadout with our guide to the best Diablo Immortal Barbarian build.
Diablo Immortal: B-tier class
The Monk sits alone in B tier for now, but don't let that put you off. The class has the best pure support abilties in the game, and will shine in late-game groups. It's just noticeably slower than the others in solo play, so it may take you longer to farm the Legendary gear you need to push higher Hell difficulties.
Monk
The Monk is back from Diablo 3 and ready to bring a new arsenal to the fray. While its role is superficially similar to the Crusader, the Monk’s playstyle is entirely different. Monk packs similar utility and crowd control, but replaces Crusader’s heavy weapon and shield with swift hand-to-hand combat. This is another highly mobile class and relies on that mobility to avoid damage in melee. If you enjoy the melee playstyle but would rather zip around than sit still and tank, the Monk is for you.
Like Crusader, Monk has loads of utility. The class has movement on par with Demon Hunter, as well as various shielding abilities that help teammates survive. However, that comes at the cost of some damage. Monk is another class that excels in group content, but may feel a bit slow when flying solo. Still, Raid groups will always want Monks for their shields and other utility. Don't let this bottom placing put you off. The Monk is still rock solid and will have a place in every Clan. Find out how to make the most of the Monk's melee and speed with our guide to building the best Monk build in Diablo Immortal.
How to change class in Diablo Immortal
In previous Diablo titles, if you wanted to play a new class you needed to create and level a new character. This will still be an option in Diablo Immortal, but you are also able to change your class. This means you can make one character and switch between classes, with one caveat - you can only change class once every 7 days.
To change your class in Diablo Immortal, you must head to Selynne's Basilica in Westmarch after reaching level 35. Once you arrive, interact with the Shifting Flame and select the new class that you'd like to use. After changing your class, you will automatically receive a set of gear for your new class. You will also keep your stash and progress on various endgame activities, including Paragon levels, an endgame levelling system that you can use invest in skill trees to get a variety of stat increases.
That's the rundown of all six launch classes in Diablo Immortal! If you've picked your class and are ready to farm, we've got a guide to the Elder Rift and Legendary Crest system. We also did some math on Legendary Gem farming so that you know what you can reasonably expect to get for free. Wrap up the campaign faster and get to endgame with our guide to leveling fast in Diablo Immortal!