PvM Build Rankings - A Diablo 2 Tier List (2024)

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This page covers each class and build in respect to their solo clearingcapabilities in Diablo 2. Each build currently available on the site is rankedbelow.

1.

Amazon's Best PvM Build

The Javazon has two of the most powerful Skills in the game betweenPvM Build Rankings - A Diablo 2 Tier List (1) Charged Strike and PvM Build Rankings - A Diablo 2 Tier List (2) Lightning Fury. On top of having insanely highDamage, both of these Skills also do not require Attack Rating which helps in asolo clearing through the game. While Act 3 Hell can be difficult, taking itslow and having a Lower Resist Charges Wand can help this Amazon get throughand finish the game.

Lightning Fury / Charged Strike Amazon (Javazon) Build

2.

Assassin's Best PvM Build

The Trap Assassin is not only one of the best Assassin builds but also oneof the strongest Characters to beat the game solo overall. Between highLightning Damage mixed with the Fire and Physical damage fromPvM Build Rankings - A Diablo 2 Tier List (3) Death Sentry, there is no monster type she cannot kill. Additionally,PvM Build Rankings - A Diablo 2 Tier List (4) Mind Blast and PvM Build Rankings - A Diablo 2 Tier List (5) Cloak of Shadows provide great crowd controlleading her to manipulate any environment while her Traps wipe it clean.

Lightning / Death Sentry Assassin (Trapsin) Build

3.

Barbarian's Best PvM Build

The Barbarian overall struggles to clear the game in a timely manner but heis extremely tanky and a great pick for someone looking for a challenge. Of theBarbarian builds, the strongest ends up actually being the Singer build as itdoes not require insanely difficult gearing, avoids the Attack Ratingcalculator, and provides an Area of Effect attack that damages and stuns at thesame time.

War Cry Barbarian (Singer) Build

4.

Druid's Best PvM Build

The Elemental Wind Druid is the strongest overall, actually starting out inFire and the Respecializing into Wind after Level 30. With a Cold DamagePvM Build Rankings - A Diablo 2 Tier List (6) Hurricane and a Physical Damage PvM Build Rankings - A Diablo 2 Tier List (7) Tornado he is able to clear outmost mobs without immunity concerns. Additionally, his PvM Build Rankings - A Diablo 2 Tier List (8) Summon Grizzlycan be a fantastic tank to sit behind and blast out massive damage whilestaying out of harms way.

Tornado / Hurricane Wind Druid Build

5.

Necromancer's Best PvM Build

The Summon Necromancer is one of the best noob-friendly builds in Diablo 2,allowing for a swarm of minions to fight on your behalf while you sit back andrelax. While his overall kill speed may be a little bit slow and he isn't knownfor killing Bosses extremely well, the Summoner handles every area in the gamewith ease and should have no big issues arise.

Summoner Necromancer Build

6.

Paladin's Best PvM Build

The iconic Hammerdin uses a Magic Damage attack to avoid most immunities andwreck his enemies. On top of its ability to hurt most enemies,PvM Build Rankings - A Diablo 2 Tier List (9) Blessed Hammer also boasts an insanely high damage output and a decentarea of effect to clear out every area in the game. While his playstyle maytake a little bit to get used to, he is insanely powerful and one of the mostplayer Characters in the game for a reason.

Blessed Hammer Paladin (Hammerdin) Build

7.

Sorceress' Best PvM Build

The Blizzard Sorceress is known for her late game Magic Find utility andhigh damage output, but she is also extremely well equipped to power throughthe game quickly. Starting from Level 1 PvM Build Rankings - A Diablo 2 Tier List (10) Blizzard is powerful enough toclear out a lot of monsters in Normal while also slowing and providingadditional safety to the Sorceress. As the game continues she only grows morepowerful until eventually she hits Immunities and needs to bring in a Mercenaryor a secondary element Skill to finish the job.

Blizzard Sorceress Build

8.

PvM Tier Lists

8.1.

Solo Playthrough Tier List

Remember that this list is for a PvM solo playthrough of the game. Theoverall strength of these Characters fully geared or leveled vastly changes andshould not be considered when observing this list.

8.1.1.

S-Tier Solo Playthrough Builds

ClassBuild
AssassinLightning / Death Sentry Assassin (Trapsin) Build
NecromancerSummoner Necromancer Build
PaladinBlessed Hammer Paladin (Hammerdin) Build
SorceressBlizzard Sorceress Build
SorceressHydra Orb Sorceress Build
PaladinFoH Smiter Paladin Build
PaladinFoH Paladin Build

8.1.2.

A-Tier Solo Playthrough Builds

ClassBuild
AmazonLightning Fury / Charged Strike Amazon (Javazon) Build
Druid Tornado / Hurricane Wind Druid Build
NecromancerBone Necromancer Build
DruidFire Druid Build
SorceressFire Sorceress Build
AmazonFrost / Fire Bow Amazon (Bowazon) Build
PaladinSmiter Paladin Build
SorceressBlizzard Frozen Orb Sorceress Build
SorceressMeteor/Orb Sorceress Build
BarbarianWar Cry Barbarian (Singer) Build>
SorceressNova Sorceress Build

8.1.3.

B-Tier Solo Playthrough Builds

ClassBuild
SorceressLightning Sorceress Build
AmazonElemental Spearzon Build
PaladinZealot Paladin Build
AmazonFreezing Arrow Amazon (Frost Maiden) Build
BarbarianFrenzy Barbarian Build
NecromancerPoison Necromancer Build
AssassinPhoenix Strike Assassin Build
DruidFury Druid Build
PaladinHoly Freeze Zealot Paladin Build
AmazonMultiple Shot / Guided Arrow Amazon (Physical Bowazon) Build
PaladinAvenger Paladin Build
DruidSummoner Druid Build

8.1.4.

C-Tier Solo Playthrough Builds

ClassBuild
BarbarianBerserk Barbarian Build
AssassinDragon Talon Assassin (Kicksin) Build
AssassinBlade Fury Assassin (Bladesin) Build
BarbarianDual Throw Barbarian Build

8.1.5.

D-Tier Solo Playthrough Builds

ClassBuild
SorceressEnchantress Sorceress Build
BarbarianWhirlwind Barbarian Build
AmazonPhysical Spearzon Build

8.2.

Group Playthrough Tier List

Remember that this list is for a PvM group playthrough of the game. Theoverall strength of these Characters fully geared or leveled vastly changes andshould not be considered when observing this list.

8.2.1.

S-Tier Group Playthrough Builds

ClassBuild
ClassBuild
AssassinLightning / Death Sentry Assassin (Trapsin) Build
NecromancerSummoner Necromancer Build
PaladinBlessed Hammer Paladin (Hammerdin) Build
SorceressBlizzard Sorceress Build
PaladinFoH Paladin Build
AmazonLightning Fury / Charged Strike Amazon (Javazon) Build
DruidFire Druid Build

8.2.2.

A-Tier Group Playthrough Builds

ClassBuild
BarbarianWar Cry Barbarian (Singer) Build>
Druid Tornado / Hurricane Wind Druid Build
NecromancerBone Necromancer Build
SorceressFire Sorceress Build
SorceressLightning Sorceress Build
SorceressHydra Orb Sorceress Build
PaladinFoH Smiter Paladin Build
SorceressNova Sorceress Build

8.2.3.

B-Tier Group Playthrough Builds

ClassBuild
DruidSummoner Druid Build
AmazonElemental Spearzon Build
PaladinZealot Paladin Build
AmazonFreezing Arrow Amazon (Frost Maiden) Build
NecromancerPoison Necromancer Build
AmazonFrost / Fire Bow Amazon (Bowazon) Build
PaladinSmiter Paladin Build
SorceressBlizzard Frozen Orb Sorceress Build
SorceressMeteor/Orb Sorceress Build
AssassinPhoenix Strike Assassin Build
DruidFury Druid Build
PaladinHoly Freeze Zealot Paladin Build
AmazonMultiple Shot / Guided Arrow Amazon (Physical Bowazon) Build
PaladinAvenger Paladin Build
SorceressEnchantress Sorceress Build

8.2.4.

C-Tier Group Playthrough Builds

ClassBuild
AssassinDragon Talon Assassin (Kicksin) Build
AssassinBlade Fury Assassin (Bladesin) Build
BarbarianDual Throw Barbarian Build
BarbarianFrenzy Barbarian Build

8.2.5.

D-Tier Group Playthrough Builds

ClassBuild
BarbarianWhirlwind Barbarian Build
AmazonPhysical Spearzon Build

8.3.

Endgame Tier List

8.3.1.

S-Tier Endgame Builds

ClassBuild
AssassinNEW Phoenix Strike Assassin Build
BarbarianBerserk Barbarian Build
NecromancerPoison Necromancer Build
PaladinBlessed Hammer Paladin (Hammerdin) Build
SorceressBlizzard Sorceress Build
PaladinFoH Smiter Paladin Build
SorceressNova Sorceress Build
SorceressLightning Sorceress Build
AmazonLightning Fury / Charged Strike Amazon (Javazon) Build

8.3.2.

A-Tier Endgame Builds

ClassBuild
BarbarianWhirlwind Barbarian Build
Druid Tornado / Hurricane Wind Druid Build
PaladinSmiter Paladin Build
NecromancerBone Necromancer Build
DruidFire Druid Build
PaladinFoH Paladin Build
AmazonMultiple Shot / Guided Arrow Amazon (Physical Bowazon) Build
AssassinLightning / Death Sentry Assassin (Trapsin) Build
NecromancerSummoner Necromancer Build
BarbarianDual Throw Barbarian Build
DruidFury Druid Build

8.3.3.

B-Tier Endgame Builds

ClassBuild
SorceressFire Sorceress Build
AssassinDragon Talon Assassin (Kicksin) Build
AssassinBlade Fury Assassin (Bladesin) Build
AmazonElemental Spearzon Build
PaladinZealot Paladin Build
SorceressMeteor/Orb Sorceress Build
SorceressHydra Orb Sorceress Build
BarbarianFrenzy Barbarian Build
AmazonPhysical Spearzon Build
PaladinHoly Freeze Zealot Paladin Build

8.3.4.

C-Tier Endgame Builds

ClassBuild
DruidSummoner Druid Build
BarbarianWar Cry Barbarian (Singer) Build
AmazonFreezing Arrow Amazon (Frost Maiden) Build
AmazonFrost / Fire Bow Amazon (Bowazon) Build

8.3.5.

D-Tier Endgame Builds

ClassBuild
SorceressEnchantress Sorceress Build
PaladinAvenger Paladin Build

9.

Changelog

  • 16 Feb. 2023: Moved Phoenix Strike Assassin from B to S tier End-Game builds.
  • 28 Apr. 2022: Updated for Patch 2.4.
  • 07 Oct. 2021: Guide added.

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PvM Build Rankings - A Diablo 2 Tier List (2024)

FAQs

What is the strongest solo build in Diablo 2 Resurrected? ›

The Necromancer, Paladin, and Sorceress are the best classes to use for playing alone, and each of them has an optimal build. Although every class has flaws, these three are the strongest and most versatile. When combined with top gear, their already powerful skills become greatly enhanced.

What is the strongest build in Diablo 2? ›

Hammerdin. This is one of the most powerful builds overall in Diablo 2. It's strong both in fighting versus monsters and in PvP fights. We included this build over other strong Paladin builds because of its ability to Magic Find, without losing much of its killing power or its sustainability.

Who is the strongest character in Diablo 2 resurrected? ›

The Paladin is the most powerful out of all playable Diablo 2: Resurrected classes. He has access to a variety of magical and melee skills. On top of that, he is also adept at using ranged weapons and spells. The most popular Paladin build by far is the Hammerdin.

What is the most damage build in Diablo 2 resurrected? ›

1) Amazon – Javazon/ Charged lighting Strike build

Javazon is probably Diablo 2's highest single-target damage output character that also deals massive area effect damage. She is a character from the Amazon class that is a certified demon slayer.

What is the most overpowered class in Diablo 2? ›

Hands down the most "broken overpowered" class/build is the Hammerdin - blessed hammer ignores "magic immunity" on demons & undead, even though it does magic damage. A Hammerdin is a good idea gone wrong if you don't have the right equipment. As odd as it may sound, Enigma and FCR makes the Hammerdin build so powerful.

What is the easiest class to level in Diablo 2 resurrected? ›

Diablo 2 Resurrected best starting class

We recommend the Druid, Sorceress, or Barbarian as your starter class.

What is the strongest class in d2? ›

The best PvE Endgame class and subclass on our Destiny 2 Tier List is the Dawnblade, Solar Warlock. With near unlimited survivability, insane damage potential, and incredible ease of use, it is simply the best and easiest way to play for both new and end-game players.

What is the highest damage possible in Diablo 2? ›

For damage in the Diablo II engine, the maximum amount available to be dealt in a single hit is 8388608 (223). This number, however, is reduced severely when used in Player Vs Player scenarios.

What is the most powerful class in Diablo? ›

1. Necromancer. There's really no question that Necromancers are the best class in Diablo 4: Season 4. At this point, the only debate is whether or not they are the most powerful class we've ever seen at the start of a new season.

Who is the most powerful character in Diablo? ›

While Diablo is considered the most powerful and most persistent among the Prime Evils, it was Baal who broke the stalemate and shook the very foundations of the world by achieving what his brothers couldn't. He corrupted the Worldstone, which led to its destruction.

Who is the best person to hire in Diablo 2? ›

The Desert Mercenaries are considered the best hireling for any class builds you're running due to their Paladin auras like Defiance, Blessed Aim, and Prayer.

Does defense reduce damage Diablo 2? ›

The more defense you have, the less enemy attacks hurt you, right? Actually, Defense's main role is that it increase the chance you won't get hit in the first place. It works against most Physical attacks, but doesn't help you against Magic or Elemental spells.

What is the most powerful Runeword in Diablo 2? ›

Best Runewords in Diablo 2 Resurrected
  • Dream. Utility: Dream is used for its Holy Shock aura, and is a great item for Auradins due to the high amount of added lightning damage, or Summoner Necromancers due to the added damage to summon attacks. ...
  • Brand. ...
  • Breath of the Dying. ...
  • Call to Arms. ...
  • Death. ...
  • Doom. ...
  • Edge. ...
  • Faith.
Mar 24, 2022

What class does the best damage in d2? ›

The class with the highest DPS (Damage Per Second) in Destiny 2 can shift with meta changes and updates. Classes like Gunslinger, Dawnblade, and certain Titan subclasses are known for delivering substantial damage output, especially when paired with optimal weapons and loadouts.

Where is the best place to solo level in D2R? ›

The best XP Farming spots are Chaos Sanctuary and Baal's waves, your aim should be to farm these areas. Hell Ancients have a level requirement of 60, so you can complete this quest and gain 1 additional level anytime (or receive a significant bump at higher levels), plus you will be able to proceed to Baal.

How to get rich fast in D2R? ›

4 Ways to Get Rich in D2R Ladder
  1. Key / Uber Farming. Farming Keys (Terror, Hate and Destruction) is one of the most consistent forms of building currency, especially early in a ladder season when everyone is still trying to get their first Hellfire Torch. ...
  2. Services. ...
  3. Magic Finding. ...
  4. Rune Farming.
Feb 19, 2023

What is the best class in Diablo 2 Lord of Destruction? ›

The best solo class in the whole game depends on if you are playing with or without access to high runes. If you have them a plenty then the Paladin is without a doubt the best choice. If you are playing single player or you don't have high runes, the Sorceress is the best.

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