Diablo 4‘s future expansion is technically not that far away anymore! As season pass, the community is already heads deep into trying to figure out what the next class could be!
Over on Reddit, a ton of players have started to share what class they would want to see next, and there are a few really cool ideas in there! And also a few good, funny memes. Some options seem very unlikely to happen, but they are definitely worth mentioning! And who knows, it may not be for the next expansion, but there will be more afterward, so you never know what can happen!
We gathered some ideas from the following Reddit thread, in case Blizzard needs hints on what class to go for next:
Who We Would Want to Get, but Will Most Likely Not Be Next
Here are the few candidates that were mentioned multiple times, but that most people think will probably not happen. At least not soon!
- Witch Doctor:
- Most agree this would be too similar to Necromancer, Druid, and even Spiritborn class. Although, some noted that you can not turn into a chicken yet.
- Monk:
- Spiritborn already also seems to cover the ground for Monk. It would not really bring anything new.
Of course, the door is always open, and this does not mean we would never get those classes, but for the time being it seems unlikely. Current classes already cover a ton of features that Witch Doctor or Monk would have.
What Could Be the Class?
The most popular theory is of course the Paladin, Templar, Crusader-type class. Some would want your typical healing/shielder Paladin, while others want some unique and original class that can mix and match two different things! The biggest reason players want a Knight type of class, is because it would finally add proper support, such as an actual class that is viable in group play, can heal and shield party-members.
- Shadow Priest:
- Holy and Shadow magic mix, that would be inspired by the Shadow Priest from World of Warcraft.
- Templar:
- It would fit inside the current lore. May represent the lineage of Inarius and Lilith, mixing light and dark powers.
- Holy Knight:
- With the current state of the church in the game, Holy Knight, or Holy Paladin would also make sense. With abilities such as healing or shielding.
- Crusader:
- This one would again be some sort of Holy Knight type of class, but with buffs for the whole team, similar to pulling aggro or actually be a tank-like class.
Players are also hoping this class could support different builds, like the possibility to play it more classic Paladin-style, or on the other hand leaning into a darker, Death Knight-like spec.
Will Shields Finally Matter?
One thing the thread revealed is that a lot of players did not even know shields are currently usable by some classes (like Necromancer). But this just emphasizes that players want a true shield-focused class. Something that makes really use of the 1H + Shield, and that is not just cosmetic.
- Unique class mechanics tied to the use of Shields
- Uniques and Mythic shields as loot
- Support or tank builds that actually pull aggro and buff the squad more, or can heal and shield
Expansion-Only Release?
Most of the community agrees that the next class will sadly not drop as a free update. Based on Diablo history, Blizzard is likely saving it for the next paid expansion.
Still, some are holding out hope for a surprise free class, but expectations are low. A lot of players would love it if something like a new class would be accessible to everyone, and not a paid DLC. A lot still did not have the possibility to try out Spiritborn, especially with the current price of things.
One thing is sure, players are still hyped to see what will come next, and maybe Blizzard will surprise everyone with another completely new class!
