Season 35 Tier List: Solo Speed Torment 16 Rankings
This page goes over the current state of each class in Season 35 in respect to their capabilities for standard "Nephalem" Rift farming and Bounty runs on Torment 16 difficulty.
Top Solo Speed T16 Builds for each Class
While solo speed GR farming is all about balance, T16 is a much lower threshold, and your build priorities change heavily. Almost every build in the game can clear T16 with very little effort when set up correctly, meaning speed is the biggest factor. You want builds with screen-clearing damage patterns that allow you to clear quickly. You will always have the damage, but the build has to bring the speed.
For T16 content, you will either be doing bounties or greater rift key farming in nephalem rifts. Bounties require less killing, so usually you will value dashes and blinks more, but rifts will value large range AoE more because of the higher density of enemies throughout the rifts. Realistically, both of these activities just want builds that are extremely fast and do huge AoE damage.
Barbarian
This mobile, DoT-based Barbarian build utilizes the Wrath of the Wastes set for its Rend-empowering aspects, and adds a slew of synergistic legendary items into a single, adaptable and very lethal package. It is the best build for the purposes of speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts for GR key farming due to its mobile, screen-clearing damage patterns.
This agile, target assassination-oriented Barbarian build utilizes the Horde of the Ninety Savages set for its Frenzy-fueled carnage, layering an arsenal of synergistic legendary items onto a simple-but-deadly basis revolving around shouts. While not an optimal choice for speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts, this build offers a flexible combo of speed and burst and is a decent option for Barbarian, combined with its agile, single-target assassination focus.
The Raekor Boulder Toss Barbarian charges headlong into battle, gathering enemies with furious slams before unleashing massive boulders to crush them. While not an optimal choice for speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts, this build offers a flexible combo of speed and burst and is a decent option for Barbarian, combined with its raw, unrestrained power and ability to clear large densities.
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. It is the best build for the purposes of speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts for GR key farming due to its powerful lightning surges that clear entire screens.
The Akkhan Condemn Crusader draws enemies into a devastating vortex before unleashing a powerful explosion of holy energy. While not an optimal choice for speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts, this build offers a flexible combo of speed and burst and is a decent option for Crusader, combined with its strong grouping capabilities and explosive damage.
Demon Hunter
Using the powers of the Gears of
Dreadlands set, this Demon Hunter build combines the deadly precision of
Hungering Arrow with the elegance of movement and battlefield
maneuverability of
Strafe. It is the best build for the purposes of
speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts for GR key farming due to its exceptional
mobility and ability to pierce through high densities.
The Unhallowed Essence Multishot Demon Hunter unleashes a devastating volley of arrows that blanket the screen, obliterating everything in their path. It is among the best builds for the purposes of speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts for GR key farming due to its wide-area damage and rapid clear times.
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. While not an optimal choice for speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts, this build offers a flexible combo of speed and burst and is a decent option for Demon Hunter, combined with its consistent damage output and inherent safety.
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. It is the best build for the purposes of speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts for GR key farming due to its explosive burst damage and inherent durability.
The Inna Mystic Ally Monk commands a legion of elemental allies, overwhelming enemies with a tide of spiritual power. It is among the best builds for the purposes of speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts for GR key farming due to its overwhelming pet damage and broad area coverage.
The Patterns of Justice Tempest Rush Monk transforms into a whirlwind of destruction, tearing through enemies with relentless momentum. It is among the best builds for the purposes of speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts for GR key farming due to its fluid movement and continuous area-of-effect damage.
The Sunwuko Wave of Light Monk unleashes powerful waves of light, amplified by spiritual echoes, to decimate enemy formations. It is among the best builds for the purposes of speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts for GR key farming due to its high burst damage and wide area coverage.
The Sunwuko Lashing Tail Kick Monk delivers devastating kicks infused with spiritual power, clearing paths through dense enemy groups. While not an optimal choice for speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts, this build offers a flexible combo of speed and burst and is a decent option for Monk, combined with its strong single-target and area damage capabilities.
The Uliana Exploding Palm Monk marks enemies with a deadly curse, then detonates them in a chain reaction of explosions. While not an optimal choice for speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts, this build offers a flexible combo of speed and burst and is a decent option for Monk, combined with its satisfying chain explosions and crowd control.
Necromancer
Using the adaptable and versatile Legacy of Dreams bonus as well as a slew of items that empower summoner builds, the LoD Singularity "Rat" Necromancer emerges as a powerful Skeletal Mage variant. While not an optimal choice for speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts, this build offers a flexible combo of speed and burst and is your best option for Necromancer, combined with its strong sustained damage from summoned minions.
The Masquerade Bone Spear Necromancer commands spectral simulacrums to unleash piercing bone spears that decimate enemies in a line. While not an optimal choice for speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts, this build offers a flexible combo of speed and burst and is a decent option for Necromancer, combined with its powerful linear AoE and strong single-target damage.
Witch Doctor
This spellcasting-oriented, timing-sensitive, and quite bursty playstyle uses the Mundunugu's Regalia set for its volleys of spiritual devastation. While not an optimal choice for speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts, this build offers a flexible combo of speed and burst and is your best option for Witch Doctor, combined with its high burst damage and spiritual devastation.
The Arachyr Angry Chicken Witch Doctor transforms into an explosive fowl, darting through enemies and detonating in a burst of fiery destruction. While not an optimal choice for speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts, this build offers a flexible combo of speed and burst and is a decent option for Witch Doctor, combined with its unparalleled movement speed and explosive area damage.
Wizard
Leaning into the summoner Wizard fantasy, the Typhon Hydra build relies on a combination of ramping attacks and pet empowerment to fuel a simple, yet very flashy and capable playstyle with The Typhon's Veil set. While not an optimal choice for speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts, this build offers a flexible combo of speed and burst and is your best option for Wizard, combined with its consistent damage from summoned hydras and strong area control.
The LoD Frozen Orb Wizard conjures explosive orbs of ice that pierce through enemies, detonating in a chilling blast. While not an optimal choice for speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts, this build offers a flexible combo of speed and burst and is a decent option for Wizard, combined with its powerful area-of-effect damage and crowd control capabilities.
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. While not an optimal choice for speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts, this build offers a flexible combo of speed and burst and is a decent option for Wizard, combined with its immense burst damage and ability to clear large groups.
The Vyr Archon Wizard transforms into a powerful Archon, gaining immense power and unleashing devastating arcane attacks. While not an optimal choice for speed clearing Torment 16 Rifts, this build offers a flexible combo of speed and burst and is a decent option for Wizard, combined with its transformative power and high damage output.
Standard "Nephalem" Rifts T16 Farm Tier List
S-Tier Builds
Builds ranked in S-Tier farm over 100 Greater Rift keys per hour.
Class | Build |
---|---|
Monk | LoD Wave of Light Monk |
Demon Hunter | GoD Hungering Arrow Demon Hunter |
Monk | Inna Mystic Ally Monk |
Demon Hunter | Unhallowed Essence Multishot Demon Hunter |
Monk | Patterns of Justice Tempest Rush Monk |
Barbarian | Wastes Whirlwind/Rend Barbarian |
Monk | Sunwuko Wave of Light Monk |
Crusader | Aegis of Valor Fist of the Heavens Crusader |
A-Tier Builds
Builds ranked in A-Tier farm up to 100 Greater Rift keys per hour.
Class | Build |
---|---|
Wizard | Typhon Hydra Wizard |
Monk | Sunwuko Lashing Tail Kick Monk |
Wizard | LoD Frozen Orb Wizard |
Demon Hunter | Marauder Sentry Demon Hunter |
Wizard | LoD Meteor Wizard |
Crusader | Akkhan Condemn Crusader |
Barbarian | Savage Frenzy Barbarian |
Necromancer | LoD "Rat" Skeletal Mages |
Witch Doctor | Mundunugu's Regalia Spirit Barrage Witch Doctor |
B-Tier Builds
Builds ranked in B-Tier farm up to 90 Greater Rift keys per hour.
Class | Build |
---|---|
Witch Doctor | Arachyr Angry Chicken Witch Doctor |
Wizard | Vyr Archon Wizard |
Barbarian | Raekor Boulder Toss Barbarian |
Monk | Uliana Exploding Palm Monk |
Necromancer | Masquerade Bone Spear Necromancer |
Changelog
- 04 Jun. 2025: Updated for Season 35.
- 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: Guide added.
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