Diablo 4: Best Builds for Season 7 — A Comprehensive Guide
Necromancer: Shadow Blood Wave Build
The Necromancer is shaping up to be a top contender for Season 7, and its standout build seems to be the Shadow Blood Wave build. This is largely due to the introduction of the new unique item, Kesm Legacy, which spawns two blood waves instead of one. These waves collide, pulling enemies together for devastating effects. While the damage scaling was a bit too powerful in the PTR, the developers have since addressed the issue, making it a bit more balanced.
This build still has massive potential, particularly when combined with Soul Harvest — a new witch power that boosts your main stat (like Intelligence) based on the number of nearby enemies. With this, you can stack a lot of damage quickly. By pairing this with faster Blood Wave spamming (using aspects like Fast Blood) and stacking Shadow and Desecrated Ground effects, this build can deal an absurd amount of damage.
While the developers also mentioned that Minion Necromancer will be in its best state ever, the Shadow Blood Wave build still looks like one of the most potent choices for this season. If you love high damage, this build might be a must-try.
Barbarian: Earthquake AOE Build
The Barbarian is getting a lot of love this season, and their Earthquake build is showing great potential. Using Hammer of the Ancients, which now sends out seismic shockwaves, combined with the Earthquake skill, the Barbarian can deal massive burst damage. One particularly powerful synergy is when the Seismic Line from Hammer of the Ancients hits an existing Earthquake, causing it to explode for massive damage rather than applying over time.
With buffs to various Earthquake-related aspects and Soul Harvest for stat stacking, Barbarians can now scale their Strength to boost the power of their earthquakes. Combining this with the Executioner's Aspect for extra Earthquake generation, Fisher’s Aspect for a fire damage boost, and the Ugly Bastard helm for fire damage scaling, Barbarians are poised for some serious AOE destruction.
Despite their main stat scaling being weaker than some other classes, Barbarians are still looking incredibly strong, especially with the earthquake mechanics and synergies in Season 7.
Spiritborn: A Return to Overpower Focus
Spiritborn dominated Season 6, and while it's not likely to be as broken in Season 7, it's still going to be a solid pick. In the PTR, Razor Wings had an overpowered scaling bug, which was fixed, but the devs have stated that Spiritborn's power level will remain high. If Razor Wings doesn't live up to expectations, expect Spiritborn to lean back toward an Overpower-focused build using Rod of Kei and Quill Volley. While it's not as dominant as in Season 6, it should still be a formidable choice for Spiritborn players who want a reliable, strong build.
Sorcerer: Shatter & Lightning Builds
The Sorcerer class underwent the most changes from the PTR to Season 7, but it remains balanced compared to other top contenders. The standout build for Sorcerer in Season 7 is still the Shatter build, which focuses on Fireball, Burning, and Shattering combos. While it's a bit situational and relies on finding the right pit with the ideal boss and enemies, it still offers the potential for high-tier clears.
On the other hand, Splintering Energy Lightning Spear is another exciting build, with a major bug fix from last season that nearly doubles its damage. This should provide a decent high-damage alternative to Shatter, although it may still be weaker than some other builds. There's also a possibility that Fireball could see a huge damage boost if a bug with the bounces is still active.
Finally, a potential Ball Lightning build has been teased, with a new unique for the season. The devs often boost these types of builds with special rewards to encourage players to experiment, so this could be a fun option if you're interested in testing something new.
Rogue: Arrow Rain & Twisting Blades Builds
The Rogue class is looking incredibly strong this season, with two main builds standing out: Rain of Arrows and Twisting Blades.
· Rain of Arrows: This build became a fan favorite in the PTR, and while its damage scaling was deemed a bit too good, it remains a powerful option for Rogues in Season 7. The main change is the bug fix to the ultimate skills, reducing overpowered scaling, but Rain of Arrows should still perform well.
· Twisting Blades: This build is seeing a resurgence, especially with changes to the Shadow Clone Ultimate. The new design treats the clone like a minion, meaning it scales off your damage. With this, you'll see insane damage from the clone's output, benefiting from imbuements and procs. The Shadow Clone also works with Ranged builds, meaning it’s not just for melee Twisting Blades setups. Whether you're using Rapid Fire or Twisting Blades, the clone should be a major boon for your damage output.
· Both of these builds offer high potential, but it remains to be seen which one will come out on top.
Druid: Struggling After PTR Bug Fix
Unfortunately, Druid seems to have been hit hardest by changes in Season 7. In the PTR, the class was overperforming due to a bug with the Survival Instincts passive, which caused insane damage output. This bug has since been fixed, and now Druid is in a bit of an uncertain position.
While the Boulder build and Shred builds still have some potential, they’ll need further testing to determine their real power level. The Shred build, in particular, received a rework, making it more reliable for generating damage. However, the Hurricane and Cataclysm builds are also worth considering, depending on how Force of Will interacts with the new Overpower mechanics. At the moment, it’s hard to say if Druid will be viable enough to compete with the other classes, especially after the bug fix.
Conclusion
Season 7 of Diablo 4 is shaping up to be an exciting one, with balance changes and witch powers creating new possibilities for every class. Necromancer and Barbarian are looking especially strong, but there’s plenty of room for experimentation. Spiritborn, Sorcerer, Rogue, and Druid all have their strengths, but they’ll need some fine-tuning to keep up with the top builds. As you explore these new options, consider stocking up on cheap Diablo 4 Items to boost your gameplay experience. The upcoming season is all about balance and diversity, so no matter which class you prefer, there’s a strong chance you’ll find a fun and competitive build. Stay tuned for more coverage as Season 7 progresses, and get ready to test out these exciting new builds. Happy hunting! And for the best deals, don’t forget to check out MMOEXP!