Diablo 5 Classes
Three Diablo V classes have been revealed so far: the Demon Hunter, the Monk and the brand-new Plague Knight. Two are returning favourites from Diablo III, one is entirely new and built around disease and pestilence. Blizzard will reveal further classes in its regular updates from 2027.
Revealed classes
Returning class
Demon Hunter
Dual crossbows, ranged combat
Returning class
Monk
Martial arts melee with divine powers
New class
Plague Knight
A new class built around disease and pestilence
Demon Hunter
Blizzard confirmed the Demon Hunter as a ranged class fighting with dual crossbows. It is a returning class, first playable in Diablo III (2012), and one of the three classes revealed for Diablo V. Demon Hunter →
Monk
Blizzard confirmed the Monk as a melee class that combines martial arts with divine powers. It returns from Diablo III (2012) and is one of the three classes revealed for Diablo V. Monk →
Plague Knight
Blizzard confirmed the Plague Knight as a new class whose theme is disease and pestilence. It has no predecessor in earlier Diablo games. Plague Knight →
More classes coming
Blizzard has said that the reveal shows only the first classes. Which classes follow — and whether any Diablo IV class returns — has not been announced.
What is not known yet
Skills, resources, class mechanics, talent or skill trees and itemisation per class have not been shown. We will add a dedicated section to each class page as soon as Blizzard reveals it.
We list open questions on purpose: if something is not on this page, Blizzard has not confirmed it. The page is updated with every official announcement.
Frequently asked questions
How many classes does Diablo 5 have?
Three have been revealed: Demon Hunter, Monk and Plague Knight. The final number has not been announced.
Which classes return from earlier games?
The Demon Hunter and the Monk return from Diablo III.
What is the new class in Diablo 5?
The Plague Knight — a new class built around disease and pestilence.
Do Diablo 4 classes like the Barbarian or Necromancer return?
Not announced. Blizzard has only confirmed the three classes above and said more will be revealed later.