Season 35 Tier List: Group Trash Killer Rankings

For most 4-player group compositions, the DPS roles are split into two forms: AoE and single target. The AoE DPS is in charge of clearing the rift through maximizing area damage and huge density pulls while the single target dps is known as the RGK, or rift guardian killer. Because the damage styles are so unique, you usually have to separate them into two different DPS for optimal results. Here is the list of the best AoE builds, or trash killer builds for each class.

The HotA LoD Barbarian unleashes colossal Hammer of the Ancients empowered by the Legacy of Dreams, transforming the battlefield into a fiery maelstrom. This build discards traditional set mechanics for a direct, explosive approach to clearing massive groups of enemies. While not an optimal choice for trash killing overall, it still has exceptional AoE power and is your best option for Barbarian, combined with its simple, to-the-point playstyle.

The Aegis of Valor Fist of the Heavens Crusader calls down bolts of lightning from the heavens, engulfing foes in deadly arcs. This build focuses on overwhelming enemies with surges of divine power, making it a powerful force for clearing out large densities. While not an optimal choice for trash killing overall, it still has exceptional AoE power and is your best option for Crusader, combined with its iconic and visually impressive lightning strikes.

The Natalya Spike Trap Demon Hunter excels at orchestrating elaborate death traps, luring hordes of enemies into tightly packed formations before detonating massive nests of Spike Traps. This cunning playstyle unleashes explosive devastation upon ensnared foes. While not an optimal choice for trash killing overall, it still has exceptional AoE power and is your best option for Demon Hunter, combined with its ability to group enemies for maximum destruction.

The LoD Wave of Light Monk unites multiple legendary powers into an explosive, bursty, and durable whole. This build harnesses the versatile power of the Legacy of Dreams to unleash waves of searing light that annihilate density with devastating bursts. While not an optimal choice for trash killing overall, it still has exceptional AoE power and is your best option for Monk, combined with its explosive and durable nature.

The LoD Death Nova Necromancer unleashes pulsating waves of raw blood magic, exploding outwards to engulf and obliterate hordes of enemies. It is the best build for the purposes of killing large groups of trash monsters for progression throughout the Greater Rift because of its immense burst damage and AoE-centric nature.

The Mundunugu Spirit Barrage Witch Doctor channels ancestral spirits into explosive barrages, detonating them amidst enemy ranks for massive area damage. This build focuses on timing and precision to unleash cataclysmic spiritual fury, making it highly effective for clearing large groups of trash monsters. While not an optimal choice for trash killing overall, it still has exceptional AoE power and is your best option for Witch Doctor, combined with its spellcasting-oriented and bursty playstyle.

The LoD Meteor Wizard summons colossal meteors from the sky, crashing down with devastating force to incinerate vast swathes of enemies. It is the best build for the purposes of killing large groups of trash monsters for progression throughout the Greater Rift due to its high-burst, visually satisfying damage that excels at clearing massive amounts of grouped-up monsters.

Builds ranked in S-Tier are the best builds for Trash Killing purposes.

Builds ranked in A-Tier perform roughly 5 GRs worse than S-Tier builds.

Builds ranked in A-Tier perform roughly 10 GRs worse than S-Tier builds.