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Diablo 5 Adds New Plague Knight Class, More Than Ever
13 Sep
Summary
- Plague Knight class spreads and consumes disease for power.
- Diablo 5 will launch with more classes than any prior game.
- Game director emphasizes approachable yet deep class mastery.
At BlizzCon 2026, developers revealed the "Plague Knight," a formidable new class joining Diablo 5. This heavily armored character is designed to spread and consume diseases, leveraging them for immense power on the battlefield. The developers confirmed this marks the first new class addition to the game.
Additionally, both the Demon Hunter and Monk classes are set to return in Diablo 5. Game director Joe Shely stated that the upcoming title will feature more classes at launch than any previous Diablo game. He also highlighted that each class will be approachable for new players while offering deep ARPG mastery and a wide variety of build possibilities.
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