Diablo
What is a Druid in Diablo 4? Druid Overview
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Embark on a remarkable journey as we delve into the captivating realm of the Druid, an extraordinary and formidable class among the five playable classes awaiting your presence in the enigmatic world of Diablo 4.
No matter if you’re embarking on a thrilling journey or battling through the ultimate challenges, behold our impeccable Druid build tailored to your needs.
Official Class Description
With an untamed spirit, the Druid effortlessly metamorphoses, seamlessly shifting from a colossal bear to a ferocious werewolf, joining forces with the untamed denizens of the wilderness. Additionally, the Druid wields the formidable might of the elements – earth, wind, and tempest – unleashing the fury of nature with cataclysmic consequences.
Druid Resource – Spirit
The essence of the Druid class in Diablo 4 is embodied by the resurgence of Spirit. Those who have delved into the world of Diablo 3 as Monks will find themselves intimately acquainted with the mechanics and intricacies of this resource, as it mirrors their previous experience.
The Spirit possesses an inherent limit of 100, unchanging and unaffected by the passage of time. Rather, it is forged through the utilization of easily castable Basic Skills and depleted through the utilization of the mightier Spirit Skills.
Various ways exist through which Spirit generation can be enhanced by several Druid passives.
Unique Druid Class Mechanic – Spirit Boons
Unveiling the distinct essence of the Druid, the Spirit Boons take center stage as the primary class mechanic. These ethereal blessings, intertwined with various animal Spirits, offer a spectrum of extraordinary advantages. Within your grasp lies the opportunity to embrace one of four Boons for each Spirit, accompanied by an extra Boon solely dedicated to the animal Spirit with whom you form a profound bond. Thus, a grand total of five Boons stand ready to be discovered. Behold the following table, unveiling the mystical realm of these Spirit Boons.
| Spirit | Boon 1 | Boon 2 | Boon 3 | Boon 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Prickleskin Gain 0.1 Thorns. |
Gift of the Stag Gain [10|+|] Maximum Spirit. |
Wariness Take [10|%|] reduced damage from Elites. |
Advantageous Beast Reduce the duration of Control Impairing Effects by [15|%|]. |
| Eagle | Scythe Talons Gain [5|%+|] increased Critical Strike Chance. |
Iron Feather Gain [10|%x|] Maximum Life. |
Swooping Attacks Gain [10|%+|] Attack Speed. |
Avian Wrath Gain [30|%x|] Critical Strike Damage. |
| Wolf | Packleader Lucky Hit: Critical Strikes have up to a 20% chance to reset the Cooldowns of your Companion Skills. |
Energize Lucky Hit: Dealing damage has up to a [15|%|] chance to restore 10 Spirit. |
Bolster Fortify for [10|%|] of your Maximum Life when you use a Defensive Skill. |
Calamity Extend the duration of Ultimate Skills by [0.25 * 100|%|]. |
| Snake | Obsidian Slam Every 10th kill will cause your next Earth Skill to Overpower. |
Overload Lucky Hit: Dealing Lightning damage has up to a [20|%|] chance to cause the target to emit a static discharge, dealing 20% Lightning damage to surrounding enemies. |
Masochistic Critical Strikes with Shapeshifting Skills Heal you for [0.03 * 100|%|] Maximum Life ([PlayerHealthMax() * 0.03]). |
Calm Before the Storm Lucky Hit: Nature Magic Skills have up to a 15% chance to reduce the Cooldown of your Ultimate Skill by 2 seconds. |
Unleashing the power of Spirit Boons demands the triumphant accomplishment of the enigmatic Spirit of the Lost Grove questline within Scosglen, a realm only accessible to those who have attained the illustrious level of 15.
Druid Weapons and Restrictions
The mystical Druid has the option to wield either a mighty Two-Handed Weapon or a versatile One-Handed Weapon accompanied by a sacred Totem, an exclusive Offhand Weapon that resonates with their ancient powers.
Druid Skills and Passive Skills
Delve into the enchanting realm of the Druid as we explore the diverse skill categories that define this mystical being.
Explore the following pages to uncover a comprehensive compilation of Druid skills and passives.
Druid Skill Categories
Basic Skills
Fundamental abilities are easily repeatable skills designed to generate Spirit for skills in the Spirit category. Due to their costless nature and lack of cooldown, they also serve to occupy idle moments while anticipating the availability of other, considerably potent skills.
The Druid possesses a repertoire of fundamental abilities including Earth Spike, Claw, Storm Strike, Maul, and Wind Shear.
Spirit Skills
The essence of the Druid’s power lies within the ethereal abilities known as Spirit Skills. Unbounded by the constraints of cooldowns, these mystical arts channel formidable damage. However, the true test lies in the expenditure of the Druid’s Spirit, as it imposes a profound limitation upon these extraordinary capabilities.
The mystical abilities bestowed upon the Druid encompass Pulverize, Landslide, Tornado, Lightning Storm, and Shred, forming an ethereal symphony of spirit skills.
Defensive Skills
The essence of Defensive Skills lies in safeguarding the Druid, whether by lessening harm inflicted, mending wounds, or incapacitating adversaries. Despite their tendency to require ample recovery time, Defensive Skills remain paramount.
The Druid possesses an array of formidable defensive abilities including the tempestuous Cyclone Armor, the impenetrable Earthen Bulwark, the incapacitating Debilitating Roar, and the savage Blood Howl.
Companion Skills
The mystical abilities of Companion Skills enable the Druid to conjure everlasting creatures that instinctively engage in combat against the Druid’s adversaries. Besides their inherent nature, these skills possess an interactive element that allows the Druid to command the summoned creatures to execute extraordinary offensive maneuvers.
The Druid’s arsenal of companion skills includes the lethal Poison Creeper, the fearsome Wolves, and the enigmatic Ravens.
Wrath Skills
Fury Abilities are complementary skills that offer a plethora of advantageous outcomes, often associated with managing large groups. While they don’t require any Spirit expenditure, their cooldown periods are typically quite extensive.
Unleashing the elemental fury, the Druid possesses a set of formidable abilities known as Wrath Skills, including the devastating Hurricane, the earth-shaking Trample, the mighty Boulder, and the infectious Rabies.
Ultimate Skills
The art of Ultimate Skills unveils astonishing powers, synchronized with a cooldown mechanism of equal magnitude. These extraordinary abilities are primarily reserved for obliterating formidable adversaries or emerging triumphant from dire circumstances, sometimes quite literally.
Unleashing the true power of the Druid, their arsenal includes Cataclysm, Petrify, Grizzly Rage, and Lacerate, showcasing their unparalleled mastery over nature’s fury.
Druid Dismount Skill
As the Druid harnesses their mount’s power, they unlock a captivating ability known as the Dismount Skill. This extraordinary move allows the Druid to gracefully dismount, seamlessly transform into a mighty Werebear mid-air, and forcefully collide with the earth upon landing, inflicting significant harm upon any unsuspecting foes within proximity.
Druid Attributes
The diverse impacts of the four fundamental traits on the Druid magnify the advantages for each of the five classes in their own unique manner. Let’s explore how these attributes benefit the Druid.
| Attribute | Effect 1 | Effect 2 | Effect 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 1 Armor per point | ||
| Intelligence | 5% All Resistances per 100 points | 10% Resource Generation per 100 points | |
| Willpower* | 10% Skill Damage per 100 points | 10% Healing Received per 100 points | 25% Overpower Damage per 100 points |
| Dexterity | 5% Critical Strike Chance per 100 points | 2.5% Dodge Chance per 100 points |
Druid Legendary Aspects
Input: Legendary Aspects represent extraordinary forces that can be embedded into objects, bestowing upon them potent and unique abilities. Though certain Legendary Aspects are reserved for specific classes, others can be utilized by any class.
Delve into the depths of Legendary Aspects and immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of the Codex of Power. Unveil the secrets that lie within by perusing our comprehensive guide.
Within this segment, behold the roster of distinguished Legendary Aspects exclusively tailored for the enigmatic Druid. Categorized for ease of perusal, it is imperative to acknowledge that this compilation merely encompasses a fraction of the vast array of Aspects exclusive to the Druidic order.
In the event that a category is absent, it signifies the absence of a class-specific element for this portion of the codex at present.
Defensive Legendary Aspects
Only the Helm, Chest Armor, Pants, and Amulet can bear the prestigious Defensive Legendary Aspects.
Offensive Legendary Aspects
Only Gloves, Rings, Amulets, and Weapons have the privilege of being adorned with the mighty and awe-inspiring Offensive Legendary Aspects.
Resource Legendary Aspects
Only Helm, Ring, and Amulet are eligible to bear the mark of the legendary Resource Aspects.
Utility Legendary Aspects
The incredible powers of Utility Legendary Aspects can only be harnessed by imprinting them onto a select few item types, namely Helmets, Chest Armor, Boots, Gloves, and Amulets.
Unique Items
In the vast realm of Diablo 4, the elusive essence of uniqueness resides within the highest echelon of items. These extraordinary treasures, scarce and coveted, pose a formidable challenge to obtain, yet they are destined to grace the pinnacle of every class’s arsenal, becoming the epitome of perfection.
The roster of remarkable Druid Uniques shall be promptly refreshed.
