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Zeal builds have received numerous buffs and now sit at the top of Diablo 4 Gold the class leaderboard with a Tier 116 clear. This places them ahead of both Clash and Shield Throw Thorns builds, which dominated much of Season 13.
Several Mythic Unique upgrades are helping Zeal reach new damage levels while creating interesting interactions with healing, Fortify, and Resolve mechanics. Although it's still possible that Clash or Shield Throw could reclaim the top spot after launch, Zeal finally appears capable of competing at the highest level.
Warlock Faces an Uncertain Future
Unfortunately, Warlock currently has the weakest PTR showing of any class.
The highest recorded clear sits around Tier 70, and many leaderboard entries appear unfinished or poorly optimized. Most players are still relying on Apocalypse-based builds from the previous season, and there is very little evidence of meaningful experimentation or innovation so far.
Given that Warlock is one of Diablo 4's newer classes, many fans are hoping Blizzard introduces additional balance adjustments before launch to ensure it remains competitive.
Early Season 14 Meta Outlook
Although PTR results should never be treated as final, several trends are already emerging. Barbarian remains extremely powerful, Necromancer minions are making a comeback, Sorcerer finally has new options beyond Unstable Currents, Rogue continues to Diablo IV gold for sale enjoy excellent build diversity, and Druid appears ready to break free from its Companion-focused past.
Several Mythic Unique upgrades are helping Zeal reach new damage levels while creating interesting interactions with healing, Fortify, and Resolve mechanics. Although it's still possible that Clash or Shield Throw could reclaim the top spot after launch, Zeal finally appears capable of competing at the highest level.
Warlock Faces an Uncertain Future
Unfortunately, Warlock currently has the weakest PTR showing of any class.
The highest recorded clear sits around Tier 70, and many leaderboard entries appear unfinished or poorly optimized. Most players are still relying on Apocalypse-based builds from the previous season, and there is very little evidence of meaningful experimentation or innovation so far.
Given that Warlock is one of Diablo 4's newer classes, many fans are hoping Blizzard introduces additional balance adjustments before launch to ensure it remains competitive.
Early Season 14 Meta Outlook
Although PTR results should never be treated as final, several trends are already emerging. Barbarian remains extremely powerful, Necromancer minions are making a comeback, Sorcerer finally has new options beyond Unstable Currents, Rogue continues to Diablo IV gold for sale enjoy excellent build diversity, and Druid appears ready to break free from its Companion-focused past.