Welcome to the Diablo 4 Season 1 Speed Clearing Guide! In this article, LOLTANK Timothy will be diving into the best starter builds for each class that excel at speed clearing, helping you farm efficiently as you begin your journey in Season 1. We'll consider the ease of putting the builds together, their speed leveling capabilities, speed farming potential, and overall performance in World Tier 4 and Nightmare dungeons. While some builds might not reach maximum DPS for pushing high tiers, these recommendations will focus on clearing quickly and efficiently.

• Rogue (S Tier)
• Sorcerer (C Tier)
• Barbarian (B Tier)
• Necromancer (B Tier+)
• Druid (A Tier)
• Conclusion

↖ Rogue (S Tier)

Rogue, on the other hand, is incredibly versatile and shines in Season One. They have survivability options through Dodge mechanics, making them very agile and efficient in dealing with challenges. The class also boasts improved build diversity and exciting new options like Penetrating Shot and Barrage.

↖ Sorcerer (C Tier)

At the bottom of the list, we have the Sorcerer. This class suffered from a significant nerf in Patch 1.1, making survivability a big challenge. While they can still deal decent damage with builds like Firewall and Ice Shards, the malignant powers available for Sorcerer in Season One aren't particularly exciting or impactful. They remain squishy, and the new powers might not address their core issues effectively.

↖ Barbarian (B Tier)

Barbarian is right above Sorcerer, and while it still faces some challenges, it has better survivability options than Sorcerer. They have access to survival malignant hearts, which can make them quite tanky. However, the Seasonal Powers for Barbarian might not be as exciting or build-enabling as some other classes, keeping them in the B tier.

↖ Necromancer (B Tier+)

Necromancer is one step above Barbarian in the tier list. While they may lack speed in leveling, their end-game build diversity and strong options like Bone Spear, Blood Surge, and Undead Lord make them formidable. The new malignant hearts open up interesting possibilities, and the Raffle Ultimate provides unique build opportunities for both minion and non-minion builds.

↖ Druid (A Tier)

Druid and Rogue take the top spots in Season One. Druids have various viable builds, including Bulwark and Subterranean, and the new malignant hearts offer exciting possibilities. They have excellent survivability options and a vast build variety, making them a strong pick for the season.

↖ Conclusion

In Season One of Diablo 4, speed clearing is crucial for efficient farming. While different classes offer various builds, Rogue and Druid stand out as the top contenders for speed clearing with their powerful and efficient builds. Remember that speed clearing focuses on quick AOE clears and survivability, so choose the build that best suits your playstyle and desired efficiency.