Diablo 4 has introduced The Gauntlet, a new dungeon activity that comes with leaderboards so you can prove your superiority to the rest of the world. This permanent addition to the game offers intense competition and requires strategic play, but what classes and builds will take you straight to the top?

 

• Necromancer: Playing Smart Lands High Scores
• Rogue: A Quick Killer
• Druid: Unleash Nature's Wrath
• Barbarian: Indestructable Juggernaut 
• Sorcerer: The Speed Demon 
• Closing Thoughts on Gauntlet Rankings 

 

 

↖ Necromancer: Playing Smart Lands High Scores

Class Rank: 5th

Build: Bone Spear with Corpse Explosion

Key Gear: Lidless Wall

Pros: Huge damage output, very hard to kill

Cons: Moves slower than other classes

The Necromancer is already known for its high damage build, and when combined with Bone Spear from the latest patch it becomes even more potent. While this class excels in dealing damage and keeping you alive, it does move a bit slower than others.

 

Build Planner: https://d4builds.gg/builds/180ee190-c0c4-47d3-a94a-10c5101f481a/

 

 

↖ Rogue: A Quick Killer

Class Rank: 4th

Build: Penetrating Shot

Pros: Faster than any other class, hard to kill

Cons: Can't do as much single-target or area-of-effect damage as others without trading off between them.

Rogues are fast. Like really fast. They won't just outrun every other class in the game but also offer some great survivability too. The Penetrating Shot build balances both single-target and area-of-effect damage which is crucial for success in The Gauntlet.

 

Build Planner: https://d4builds.gg/builds/7a38fe90-97b2-43a5-bbb4-71dc37392a0e/

 

 

↖ Druid: Unleash Nature's Wrath

Class Rank: 3rd

Build:Boulder Shred 

Key Gear:Bolder Unique Amulet 

Pros:Huge AoE and Single Target Damage 

Cons:Movementspeed not as fast as top classes 

Druids are making quite a splash with their innovative Boulder Shred build – taking advantage of both speed and power – though they don't have the movement speed to match up against our top two classes.

 

Build Planner: https://d4builds.gg/builds/85005c0c-0075-4afa-884e-73f4fbe57eaf/

 

 

↖ Barbarian: Indestructable Juggernaut 

Class Rank: 2nd

Build: Hammer of the Ancients Charge Build

Pros: Massive damage output, good movement speed

Cons: Some slight delays in movement abilities

Barbarians are known for their raw power and ability to one-shot bosses and clear mobs very quickly. We recommend the Hammer of the Ancients Charge build because it pairs well with our most mobile choice without sacrificing too much power.

 

Build Planner: https://d4builds.gg/builds/10476cf1-f617-4096-bdf0-e39019b03cb7/

 

 

↖ Sorcerer: The Speed Demon 

Class Rank: 1st

Build: Variant Arlash Build 

Key Gear:Raiment of the Infinite 

Pros:Near-infinite teleports, smooth control, rapid enemy kills 

Cons:Slight delays in movement abilities

Sorcerers will take the lead thanks to their lightning-based builds that offer unparalleled movement speed and destructive potential. The Variant Arlash build combines high attack speed with mobility, making it a force to be reckoned with.

 

Build Planner: https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/arc-lash-sorcerer-build/

 

↖ Closing Thoughts on Gauntlet Rankings 

As The Gauntlet evolves so will these rankings. We're basing this list on current gameplay but as we make changes to classes based on your feedback and future patches go live things could change pretty dramatically. Remember though that Diablo IV is all about finding your own path to power!