When Blizzard revealed Lord of Hatred, most of the focus went straight to the Paladin. That makes sense. The holy warrior is playable right now for anyone who pre-purchases the expansion. But there is something else in the reveal that is just as important and easy to miss.
Lord of Hatred is bringing two new classes to Diablo 4.
The Paladin Is Just the First One
Blizzard confirmed that the Paladin is only one half of the class additions coming with the expansion. The Paladin is available early right now through pre-purchase and will “fully” launch with Lord of Hatred in April 2026.
It fills the role of a heavy, Holy warrior, with focus on melee combat and divine abilities, shields, as well as a strong frontline presence. That part is already live and well understood.
What comes next is where things get interesting.
A Second, Unrevealed Class Is Coming
On top of the Paladin, Blizzard also confirmed a second new class that has not been revealed yet.
The official wording is very clear:
A second, yet-unrevealed class looms on the dark horizon.
This is not a placeholder or vague promise. Blizzard repeatedly refers to two powerful new classes throughout the expansion reveal and pre-purchase information. That also explains why the expansion includes two additional character slots by default.
So yes, this second class is real and planned for launch with Lord of Hatred in April 2026.
What Could the Second Class Be?
So far, Blizzard has shared no details about this second class other than a short teaser image. In that image, the Paladin is clearly visible in the front, while a shadowy figure seemingly lingers in the background, deliberately obscured.
Given that the Paladin covers the Holy, frontline fantasy, the next class is very likely to go in a different direction. Something darker, more arcane, or more ritual-focused would make sense to balance the available class choices. It also would make sense when taking a look at recent years of community requests for classes that explore darker magic or unconventional playstyles.
Blizzard has not confirmed anything yet, but the fact that this class is still hidden makes it one of the most interesting parts of the expansion reveal.
Two New Classes, Sooner Than Expected
What makes this reveal even more surprising is the timing. Lord of Hatred launches in April 2026, which is only a few months away. Many players expected one new class at most in this timeframe.
Instead, Blizzard is committing to two distinct additions, with one already playable and the other waiting in the shadows, less than half a year away!
For more updates on Lord of Hatred and upcoming Seasons, head to our Diablo 4 News hub.
