Update: we now have the full patch notes and you can find all the class changes in detail right here!
We’re examining the upcoming changes to classes and looking at which builds will be nerfed in the upcoming Season 3 patch for Diablo 4.
Please note the following list only contains a few class changes that will go live with the Season 3 patch. Full patch notes are coming tomorrow.
Builds Nerfed in Season 3
The following builds will be nerfed or bug fixed in Season 3:
- Ball Lightning Sorcerer;
- Twisting Blades Rogue;
- Poison Shredder Druid;
- HotA Barbarian;
- Overpower builds.
Barbarian Changes
- Charge is getting buffed. The power from Charge legendaries and other effects is being moved to the baseline skill.
- Many key passives will be buffed, for example Walking Arsenal.
- They are adjusting shouts so multiple shouts on your bar feel like less of a requirement and more as an option.
Sorcerer Changes
- Sorcerers will have another way of applying Vulnerable via Lighting Spear critical strikes.
- Some Paragon Legendary Notes will be buffed.
- The Meteor build is getting updates and a new Unique.
The new Unique is called Starfall Coronet.
Rogue Changes
- They plan to buff underused skills and skill upgrades.
- Buffs coming to Caltrops and Ranged builds, specifically WIndforce, Skyhunter, and Eaglehorn.
Druid Changes
- Buffs are coming to Prickleskin’s Thorns. The number is increasing by 4x compared to Season 2.
- Rabies is getting updated with a new legendary and a buff to Enhanced Rabies.
The new Druid Unique is Unsung Ascetic’s Wraps, you can see the full effect below.
Necromancer Changes
- Blood and Iron Golems now attack in a small area, similar to the Bone Golem.
- Friendly players and minions can move through Bone Prison.
- Many Bone Spirit upgrades, including a redesign of the Aspect of Swelling Curse are planned.
For more details, check our recap of the latest developer livestream here.
