Diablo 4 Expansion: Which character class will arrive next as DLC?

The Diablo 4 character classes from launch are unlikely to be the only ones we ever see, more are likely to arrive in updates and DLC. The question is, which other Diablo classes will be added in a Diablo 4 expansion?

While Diablo 4 expansions has been confirmed by Blizzard, we’re yet to find out what it will entail – even after the efforts of dataminers. It’s likely to continue the story after the ending of Diablo 4 – and we’re likely to see the return of one or all of the Prime Evils at some point. However, Blizzard hasn’t confirmed if we’ll be getting any more character classes to play as in the Diablo 4 DLC, at least not yet.

The good news is that we normally get at least two new classes added to a game in Diablo DLC and Diablo 4 is the biggest entry in the series yet, so there’s reason to be cheerful. The question is, who will it be? Diablo 4 oddly has only used returning classes, some of which haven’t been playable since the original Diablo. This makes it the first Diablo game not to create any brand new classes like Diablo 2, 3 and even Immortal did before it.

While we’re confident Diablo 4 will get some more character classes added, we don’t know which ones they’ll be. The first new class will be added alongside the first major expansion, Vessel of Hatred. However, with some evidence-based reasoning, we can speculate who could make an appearance. We also believe we can rule out some of the below contenders.

Warrior

(Diablo 1) 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 From a character class point of view, the Warrior has been replaced by other classes like the Barbarian, the Paladin, and the Crusader, making them essentially redundant. 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.

Wizard

(Diablo 3, Immortal) 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 used 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.

Bard

(Diablo 1: Hellfire 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 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.

Amazon

(Diablo 2) Amazons are powerful female warriors that 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. Also, their skills and fighting style are used by the returning Rogue in Diablo 4, making the Amazon class unlikely to return.

Assassin

(Diablo 2) 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 made an appearance 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.

Demon Hunter

(Diablo 3, 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 Rogue largely fills their position in Diablo 4. We wouldn’t fully rule out seeing them again though.

Witch Doctor

(Diablo 3) Witch Doctors channel the powers of Voodoo to summon spirits and undead creatures to attack foes and 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 by popular demand.

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. However, their home region of Kurast has popped up in datamined files for the upcoming expansion.

Monk

(Diablo 3, Immortal) Now we’re getting into the character classes most likely to make an appearance in Diablo 4 DLC. Monks 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.

Paladin

(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 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.

Crusader

(Diablo 3, Immortal) 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 the Diablo 4 DLC. The only question is, will it be the Crusader or the Paladin?

Blood Knight

(Diablo Immortal) 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 released 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 considered the possibility of 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 will involve vampires and even team our player 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 Yahoo! News).

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.

A New Character Class

Every Diablo game has introduced brand-new character classes, apart from Diablo 4. Both Diablo 2 and 3 introduced several new classes, even if some were essentially reskins or inspired by previous classes. While fans of Diablo 4 may be eager to see who will return, there’s every possibility we’ll get a brand new class in any upcoming expansions.

In an interview with Polygon during BlizzCon 2023, the developers implied the next character class will indeed be a new class, saying: “We’re excited to deliver something new to the franchise, and we feel that it’s about time to bring something new to the Diablo universe that’s never been seen before.”

Diablo 4 DLC could even add classes from factions that we’ve met, but never played as, such as the Templar, Scoundrel, or Enchantress. We could even play as an Angel or Demon for the first time, especially now that the alliances between the forces of Heaven and Hell have become more convoluted. Whatever happens, we’re confident that the existing character classes in Diablo 4 are just the beginning.

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