Diablo 4, tier list of the best classes and builds for Season 6, Growing Hatred, in Vessel of Hatred

The first DLC for Diablo IV, titled the Vessel of Hatred, has arrived, ushering in the Season of Growing Hatred. This update brings notable changes to the balance of Blizzard Entertainment’s action RPG. In this article, we’ll discuss the top and bottom classes for this new season, as well as the recommended builds to help you reach your full potential.

This season marks a shift with the introduction of a 6th class, the Spiritist. If you’re planning to reach level 60 with this new class, be sure to check out the optimal Spiritist build in Diablo IV. With that in mind, let’s explore the current top classes for the endgame.

Class Tier List for Diablo IV Season 6

Spiritist is making a strong debut, sharing the top tier with the Necromancer. Conversely, the Barbarian has slipped from the intermediate tier to the lower tier, facing challenges with fewer viable builds compared to other classes.

• Top Tier (S): Spiritist and Necromancer
• Intermediate Tier (A): Druid, Rogue, and Sorceress
• Lower Tier (B): Barbarian

While choosing the best class is important, having effective builds is essential for overcoming challenges. Let’s take a look at the top builds for each class during the Season of Growing Hatred.

Best Spiritist Builds for Season 6

Quill Volley Build

The Quill Volley skill is incredibly effective for the Spiritist, making it a key component of one of the best builds. This build allows you to launch a barrage of quills, dealing substantial damage to groups from a distance while remaining deadly up close. Its versatility makes it suitable for various situations.

Evade and Eagle Build

Focusing on agility and speed, the Evade and Eagle build merges a basic skill with Thunderstrike. This combination lets you unleash devastating attacks with your eagle while dodging incoming damage, making you nearly invulnerable and capable of dealing massive damage. All necessary skills for this build can be found in various guides.

Best Necromancer Builds for Season 6

Blood Artisan’s Armor Build

This build shines by enhancing damage through a specific item. The Blood Artisan’s Armor summons a Bone Spirit that inflicts damage based on your health percentage when you gather blood orbs. It’s a standout choice for Necromancers this season.

Bone Spirit Build

In contrast, this build focuses on inflicting immense damage with guaranteed critical hits. You’ll use the Bone Spirit skill to deliver devastating blows. Since Bone Spirits cause area damage, pairing them with Corpse Tendrils to pull enemies into the area of effect is essential. This build ranks among the best available.

Best Rogue Builds for Season 6

Dance of Knives Build

Speed is crucial for a Rogue, and this build highlights quick, fluid combat. Utilizing Dance of Knives along with the Stellar Shards trait maximizes your attack speed. It’s a powerful yet straightforward build that doesn’t require complex resource management.

Barrage Build

This balanced build may not excel in any one area, but it offers a hybrid playstyle that combines mobility, ranged attacks, and effectiveness in both solo encounters and crowd control. It maintained its strength from Season 5 and continues to perform well in Season 6.

Best Druid Builds for Season 6

Hurricane Build

This build can be challenging to master, but it rewards players with high damage output. It focuses on ensuring critical hits while keeping enemies at a distance, utilizing the Hurricane skill for maximum damage.

Boulder Build

This build has proven its worth since Season 5 and remains one of the strongest options in the game. With the Mjölnir ring, the Boulder skill becomes the centerpiece of your strategy when combined with the Dolmen Stone, turning it into a formidable asset. However, it has high requirements and is best suited for endgame content.

Best Sorceress Builds for Season 6

Lightning Spear Build

Thanks to the Shattered Energy trait, the Lightning Spear build for the Sorceress ranks as one of the most formidable, enhancing its damage output and ensuring numerous critical hits. To maximize this build’s potential, use the Unstable Currents skill to unleash your damage.

Fireball Build

Sometimes, if it works well, it’s best not to change it. The Fireball build remains effective in Season 6. It delivers impressive damage, has low entry requirements, and scales well with unique items, making it a great choice for solo farming.

Best Barbarian Builds for Season 6

Mighty Throw Build

If you enjoy playing as a Barbarian, you likely appreciate the power of strong attacks, which the Mighty Throw build provides. While it may start off weak due to a long cooldown, using the item The Third Blade reduces this cooldown, allowing for more frequent use. Coupled with the Heroic Spectacle trait, which expands its area of effect to strike multiple foes, this build becomes incredibly powerful.