Season 33 Tier List: Group Trash Killer Rankings

Last updated on Jan 25, 2025 at 09:00 by Deadset 2 comments

This page goes over the current state of each class in Season 34 in respect to their best group trash killing build capabilities and provides comparative ranking of the builds.

1.

Top Group Trash Killer Builds for each Class

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.

1.1.

Barbarian

With a slew of mighty Hammer of the Ancients and the Fire element at his side, the Barbarian can utilize the adaptable Legacy of Dreams bonuses for a powerful Hammer of the Ancients build that drops clunky set mechanics for a simpler, to-the-point playstyle.

1.2.

Crusader

Empowered by the Aegis of Valor set, Fist of the Heavens marks the return of one of the most iconic Crusader builds, as surges of lightning crash from the heavens and envelop your enemies in deadly arcs.

1.3.

Demon Hunter

This turret-reliant control playstyle is based on the Marauder set, establishing itself as one of the strongest and safest endgame playstyles for Demon Hunters.

1.4.

Monk

Based on the versatile powers of the Legacy of Dreams bonus, the LoD Wave of Light Monk unites multiple legendary powers into an explosive, bursty and durable whole.

1.5.

Necromancer

Combining the power of Death Nova-empowering legendaries with the flexible Legacy of Dreams bonus, the LoD Death Nova Necromancer is an AoE-centric, burst damage build.

1.6.

Witch Doctor

This Witch Doctor build offers a spellcasting-oriented, timing-sensitive, and quite bursty playstyle that uses the Mundunugu's Regalia set to empower its volleys of spiritual devastation.

1.7.

Wizard

This Wizard build offers a high-burst, timing-sensitive playstyle that brings devastating damage. This build excels at clearing massive amounts of grouped up monsters and elites, and brings a mechanically and visually satisfying playstyle to GR pushing — both solo and in parties.

2.

Full Build Tier List

2.1.

S-Tier Builds

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

Class Build
Necromancer LoD Death Nova Necromancer
Wizard LoD Meteor Wizard
2.2.

A-Tier Builds

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

Class Build
Monk LoD Wave of Light Monk
Demon Hunter Marauder Sentry Demon Hunter
Demon Hunter Unhallowed Essence Multishot Demon Hunter
Barbarian LoN HotA Barbarian
2.3.

B-Tier Builds

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

Class Build
Demon Hunter Impale Demon Hunter
Crusader Aegis of Valor Fist of the Heavens Crusader
Necromancer LoD Poison Scythe Necromancer
Necromancer Masquerade Bone Spear Necromancer
Witch Doctor Mundunugu's Regalia Spirit Barrage Witch Doctor
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Changelog

  • 24 Jan. 2025: Updated for Season 34.
  • 24 Oct. 2024: Updated for Season 33.
  • 12 Jul. 2024: Updated for Season 32.
  • 12 Jan. 2024: Updated for Season 30.
  • 14 Sep. 2023: Updated for Season 29.
  • 22 Feb. 2023: Updated for Season 28.
  • 20 Aug. 2022: Updated for Season 27.
  • 14 Apr. 2022: Updated for Season 26.
  • 10 Dec. 2021: Updated for Season 25.
  • 20 Jul. 2021: Page added.
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