Diablo 4 DLC: Which character class should arrive after the Spiritborn?

The current Diablo 4 character classes from launch and updates were never going to be the only ones we ever got. Here’s who else could join the roster in future updates.

Blizzard revealed that we’d be receiving a new character class in the annual expansions, starting with the Spiritborn class in 2024’s Vessel of Hatred expansion. This is likely to continue the story after the ending of Diablo 4 – and we’re likely to see the return of one of the Prime Evils.

After the Spiritborn, though, which other character classes could be added in future updates? Luckily, through some evidence-based reasoning, we can speculate who could make an appearance, and who’s less likely to be added to Diablo 4 in future expansions.

The Spiritborn class will be a mixture of the Witch Doctor and Monk.

Potential Diablo 4 character classes

Here are all the character classes that could come to Diablo 4 in future expansions and the likelihood of them showing up.

Our list includes every character class that’s been seen in the Diablo series so far from Diablo 1, 2, 3, 4, and Immortal:

Warrior

The Diablo 1 Warrior later becomes the Dark Wanderer.

The Warrior was the standard melee class in the original Diablo as opposed to the more roguish and magical classes that were also on offer. The Warrior class has largely been phased out in both lore and gameplay.

From a gameplay point of view, the Warrior has been replaced by other classes like the Barbarian, Paladin, and Crusader, making them essentially redundant. However, the same was true of the Rogue class, who returned in Diablo 4 after being replaced by the Amazon, Assassin, and Demon Hunter.

In the lore, the Warrior of Diablo 1 was Prince Aiden of Tristram who went on to become the Dark Wanderer, and tragically, later a conduit for Diablo’s return in the sequel.

Likelihood: Low

Wizard

The Wizard is a lot like the Sorcerer.

Another unlikely class to return in any future Diablo 4 DLC, the Wizard is too similar to the Sorcerer in that both classes make use of elemental magic to damage their enemies. The Wizard was introduced in Diablo 3 and again in Diablo Immortal, replacing the Sorcerer and Sorceress classes from Diablo 1 and 2.

While technically, the Wizard and Sorcerer are different classes, hailing from different schools of elemental magic in Sanctuary, they’re too alike to be in the same game as they use the same skills and are essentially reskins of each other.

Likelihood: Low

Bard

Diablo Hellfire was an unofficial expansion.

The Bard was a class added in the unofficial Hellfire Expansion of Diablo 1. As that content was unofficial the Bard is likely uncanon. However, Blizzard officially introduced the other unofficial Hellfire character, the Barbarian, in Diablo 2 and continued to use the class in Diablo 3, Immortal, and 4.

So, never say never, but we think the Bard is one of the most unlikely character classes to be added in future Diablo 4 DLC. The Bard even recycled the Rogue’s character models, making them even less interesting.

Likelihood: Low

Amazon

The Amazon is a master of spears and bows.

Amazons are powerful female warriors who are masters of fighting with bows, javelins, and spears. They largely replaced the Rogue class in Diablo 2, yet coincidently, became allies with the Rogue Order of the Sightless Eye during the game’s first Act.

As Diablo games now give players the choice of gender, playing as an Amazon would be problematic, as a male Amazon may be too similar to the Barbarian – and wouldn’t fit the faction’s lore. Also, their skills and fighting style are used by the returning Rogue in Diablo 4, making the Amazon class unlikely to return.

Likelihood: Low

Assassin

The Assassin only ever appeared in the Diablo 2 expansion.

The Assassins are masters of martial arts who use their claw weapons to tear foes apart with ease. They made their debut in the Diablo 2 expansion, The Lord of Destruction, but the Assassin we play as appeared as an NPC before this.

This character also borrowed from the Rogue class and was later expanded upon and replaced by the Demon Hunter in Diablo 3. Due to this reason, and the fact that the Rogue is back in Diablo 4, we find the return of the Assassin improbable.

Likelihood: Low

Demon Hunter

The Demon Hunter was a fan favorite in Diablo 3 and Immortal.

Capable of dual-wielding crossbows, launching explosives, placing traps, and casting shadow magic. The Demon Hunter is a combination of the Assassin and Amazon classes, essentially replacing both.

The class was popular in both Diablo 3 and Immortal and would be likely to return, however, the returning Rogue largely fills their position in Diablo 4. While we wouldn’t fully rule out seeing them again, we think the Demon Hunter will probably continue to sit out the events of Diablo 4.

Likelihood: Low

Witch Doctor

The Witcher Doctor is one of the missing classes not available at Diablo 4’s launch.

Witch Doctors channel the powers of Voodoo to summon spirits and undead creatures to do their bidding. The class was essentially Diablo 3’s replacement for the Necromancer but proved to be less popular. Eventually, the Necromancer was added to Diablo 3 as DLC.

As the Necromancer is back in Diablo 4 this could mean there’s no room for the Witch Doctor, but both Nephalem were able to coexist in Diablo 3, so it’s always possible. However, we think there are more likely contenders, especially with the Druid also being a summoner class in Diablo 4.

Their homeland of Kurast has been confirmed to be the location the DLC takes place in, but the Witch Doctor class won’t be returning. Instead, we’ll be getting a new class known as the Spiritborn who takes a lot of inspiration from the Witch Doctor and shares their ancestral home. But unlike the Witch Doctor, the Spiritborn won’t be a summoner class and will be more melee-focused.

Likelihood: Low

Monk

The Monk topped many tier lists.

Now we’re getting into the character classes who are more likely to make an appearance in future Diablo 4 DLC. Monk‘s are disciplined fighters with agile offense and impressive defensive skills, meaning they’re extremely versatile in hand-to-hand combat.

They’ve also stolen some of the Assassin classes’ moves and gear. The Monk was popular in Diablo 3 and Immortal with builds often topping tier lists in both PvP and PvE. The class also has no contemporary in Diablo 4, meaning they could easily be added as DLC.

However, the likelihood of the Monk arriving fell sharply after the revelation of the Spiritborn, a class that’s essentially a combination of them and the Witch Doctor. The Monk could still arrive, but now we feel like this has become less likely.

Likelihood: Medium

Paladin

The Paladin was a Holy Warrior in Diablo 2.

A melee-orientated warrior who uses auras and holy magic to boost their strength and cripple foes. The Paladin mostly replaced the armor-clad Warrior class in Diablo 2 but with the zeal of holy light guiding their path.

The class could slot in well in Diablo 4, especially considering the Inarius religion that’s sprung up since Diablo 3. While the class was itself replaced by the Crusader in Diablo 3 and Immortal, it could be time to check in on the Paladin order.

As Diablo 4 opted to bring back the Sorcerer and Rogue classes, the Paladin could be in with a higher chance of making a return.

Likelihood: High

Crusader

The Crusader is a classic tank in Diablo 3.

A similar character to the Paladin class, the Crusader is a hybrid caster/tank that makes use of heavy armor while wielding a flail, sword, and a great shield. But their main weapon is their righteousness, using this and sheer force of will to smite heretics and demons alike.

The class was used in Diablo 3 and Immortal instead of the Paladin. We genuinely believe one of these two classes will return in a future Diablo 4 DLC. The only question is, will it be the Crusader or the Paladin?

Likelihood: High

Blood Knight

The Blood Knight was the first new Diablo class since the Diablo 3 DLC.

A vampiric class currently exclusive to Diablo Immortal – at least for now. The Blood Knight is the first new Diablo class since the Diablo 3 DLC unveiled the Crusader back in 2014. Blizzard also added the class in Diablo Immortal a matter of weeks after the launch of Diablo 4.

Therefore, you’ve got to think that the devs have thought about adding this blood-sucking demon slayer to the latest sequel. While this would still be considered a returning class, it would at least be something Diablo 1, 2, and 3 didn’t have. Hopefully, Blizzard has big plans for The Blood Knight – and not just in Diablo Immortal.

As Diablo 4 Season 2 involved vampires and even teamed our player up with a vampire-hunting companion, Blizzard may be prepping Diablo 4 for the eventual arrival of the Blood Knight in future DLC. Of course, this is unconfirmed, but we imagine the devs have plans for the class beyond Diablo Immortal.

While Blizzard initially revealed that the Blood Knight class in Immortal and the vampire-themed DLC of Season 2 were just a coincidence, at Blizzcon, developer Adam Jackson said that he “doesn’t see a hurdle” to eventually bringing the Blood Knights to Diablo 4 (as originally reported by Sportskeeda).

This would imply that the Diablo 4 devs are open to the idea and that we may see the Blood Knight in the game one day. After all, they’re likely to add at least one character class in every expansion, meaning we’ll see multiple classes added before Blizzard one day pulls support or releases a sequel.

Likelihood: High

Tempest

The Tempest is Diablo Immortal’s latest new class.

The Tempest is the character class added to Diablo Immortal in 2024, following in the footsteps of the Blood Knight. The class uses elements like water and wind to wash away their foes as well as rapid melee combat. By using their Zephyrs, the class could also be considered a summoner, but in a very different style to the Necromancer, Druid, and Witch Doctor.

If the Tempest proves to be popular in Diablo Immortal, the developers could bring the class to Diablo 4 at some point in the future. We even discussed the possibility of this with the Diablo Immortal developers.

Likelihood: High

A New Character Class

While Diablo 4’s Spiritborn class shares some similarities with the Witch Doctor and Monk, they’re essentially a brand new class. Therefore, we think there’s a high probability of more new classes appearing in future expansions, even if they’re an evolution of existing and historic classes.

Whatever happens, we’re confident that the existing character classes in Diablo 4 are just the beginning. In the meantime, check the best way to make money and the fastest ways to level up in Diablo 4.