Diablo 4 Season 10: Best Classes for Pit Pushing and Endgame Builds
One of the most common questions players are asking is simple: what's the best class to play in Season 10?
The answer this time around might surprise you. Thanks to balance updates following the PTR, every single class is viable for endgame play. Whether you choose Sorcerer, Necromancer, Druid, Barbarian, Rogue, or the new Spiritborn, all of them can comfortably push Pit 115 or higher. That means unless you're aiming for competitive leaderboard placement, you really can't go wrong-your favorite class fantasy is more than enough to thrive this season. Stock up on Diablo 4 Items and Diablo 4 Gold to experience even more fun in Season 10.
That said, for players who want to push the highest levels of The Pit (currently the only progressively scaling content in Diablo 4), some classes stand above the rest. This article ranks classes based on two factors:
1.Their highest Pit-pushing potential, and
2.The variety of competitive builds they bring into Season 10.
Let's break down the top contenders.
1. Spiritborn-The Undisputed Champion
Back in Season 9, Spiritborn ruled the leaderboards due to a bugged double-dip mechanic, allowing them to reach Pit 140+. That exploit has been fixed, but even without it, Spiritborn remain the strongest class for Season 10, capable of pushing Pit 125+ with multiple viable builds.
The strength of Spiritborn this season comes from synergistic itemization:
Banish Lord's Talisman can now be placed on pants,
Rod of Kelei's weapon aspect allows core skills to benefit from basic skill aspects,
Core skills (except Rake) received significant buffs.
This makes builds like Crushing Hands, Quill Volley, and Stinger extremely strong. Rake remains weaker, but Touch of Death and Payback are among the very best Pit pushers in the game.
What makes Spiritborn particularly appealing is their flexibility. Most builds use the same uniques and mythic uniques, with only minor aspect swaps between core skills. That means once you've farmed the core gear, you can easily switch between multiple top-tier builds.
Verdict: Spiritborn is the number one class for Season 10. It has the highest ceiling and the widest build diversity for Pit pushing.
2. Druid-Pulverize and Companions Return
Druids nearly claimed the top spot thanks to a PTR bug where Raven Companion dealt infinite damage, allowing Druids to clear Pit 150 in minutes. That bug has been fixed, but Druids remain a powerhouse.
The Poison Pulverize "Puddle" build is the standout performer. With the Rotting Lightbringer weapon rolling as Chaos Armor on boots, Druids can slot Aspect of the Rabid Bear on their weapon. Combined with the Overabundance Chaos perk (granting up to 300%-sometimes 400%-bonus damage), Poison Pulverize can clear Pit 120-125 depending on whether the perk stacking bug is fixed.
Other strong Druid builds include:
Raven Companion Druid-Enabled by the new Kilt of Blackwing unique.
Flesh Renderer Druid-A returning favorite capable of Pit 120+.
Verdict: Druids are right behind Spiritborn. With at least three strong builds capable of Pit 120+, Druids are one of the safest and most versatile class picks this season.
3. Necromancer-Shadowblight Leads the Way
Necromancers continue to be a fan-favorite, and in Season 10 they boast multiple Pit-viable builds.
Shadowblight Necro-The king of their arsenal, comfortably clearing Pit 120+.
Bone Spirit Necro-Revived by the Shattered Spirit Aspect, particularly with the Bone Splinter variant.
Blood Wave Necro-Returning strong with high AoE potential.
Summoner Necro (Hand of Nas + Ring of Mandel)-A more niche build where minions instantly respawn when you die, now able to push Pit 110+, an improvement over last season.
Verdict: With three builds able to break Pit 120 and a stronger summoner playstyle, Necromancers are tied for third place overall.
4. Sorcerer-Lightning and Hydra Dominate
Tied with Necromancer for third place is the Sorcerer, boasting two of the strongest Pit-pushing builds in Season 10.
Ball Lightning Sorcerer-A brand-new spec enabled by Galvanic Azerite (unique ring) and the Strike of Stormhorn (offhand), which turbocharge Ball Lightning damage. This build is shaping up to be a Pit-clearing monster.
Hydra Sorcerer-Despite nerfs to Serpentine Aspect, Hydra remains very strong. The Mana Infused Conjurations Chaos perk provides multiplicative damage scaling for Hydra and other conjuration spells, keeping it in the Pit 120+ range.
Outside of Pit pushing, Sorcerer is still the king of speed farming.
Thanks to Flickerstep and cooldown-boosted Teleports, Sorc builds zip through content faster than any other class.
Verdict: Sorcerers are must-picks for players who value speed and efficiency, with two top Pit builds and unrivaled farming speed.
5. Barbarian-Whirlwind Rises Again
Barbarians received a huge shakeup this season with the introduction of the Saber of Tascal unique, which scales damage based on the number of core abilities on your bar. This eliminates the reliance on shouts, allowing Whirlwind Barb with dual basic skills (Frenzy + Lunging Strike) to take center stage.
This new Whirlwind build is the Barbarian's top option, capable of clearing Pit 115+ and surpassing the once-dominant Mighty Throw.
Other viable Barbarian builds include:
Mighty Throw (one-shot variant)
Hammer of the Ancients
Bleed Rupture Barbarian
Basic skill-focused builds
Verdict: While only Whirlwind Barb breaks Pit 115, Barbarians enjoy more variety and freedom this season, with several other specs pushing 110+.
6. Rogue-A Redemption Arc
Rogues struggled in Season 9, with no builds breaking Pit 110. That's changing in Season 10, thanks to buffs in their Paragon trees and stronger Chaos perks.
Death Trap Rogue-The standout build, capable of Pit 115+, thanks to Chaos perks that multiply trap damage by 2.5x.
Poison Trap Rogue-A step behind, peaking around Pit 105.
Rapid Fire Rogue (Orphan Maker crossbow)-Another new option, but still weaker than Death Trap.
Verdict: While still the lowest overall performer, Rogue finally has a Pit 115 build. If you love Rogue's playstyle, Season 10 is the most rewarding version yet.
Class Rankings-Season 10 Pit Potential
Here's a quick ranking of each class's highest potential Pit pushing build:
1.Spiritborn-Pit 125+ (Touch of Death, Payback, Crushing Hands)
2.Druid-Pit 120-125 (Poison Pulverize, Ravens, Flesh Renderer)
3.Necromancer-Pit 120+ (Shadowblight, Bone Spirit, Blood Wave)
4.Sorcerer-Pit 120+ (Ball Lightning, Hydra)
5.Barbarian-Pit 115+ (Whirlwind Frenzy/Lunging Strike)
6.Rogue-Pit 115 (Death Trap)
The big takeaway is that all six classes are strong. Even the "lowest" class (Rogue) can still push 115+, which was unthinkable last season.
A Season of Options and Power
Season 10 is shaping up to be one of the most balanced and exciting Diablo 4 seasons yet. The highlights include:
Spiritborn sitting at the top, with unmatched build flexibility.
Druids bringing multiple high-ceiling builds after their PTR exploits were reined in.
Necros and Sorcs sharing third place, each with multiple 120+ builds.
Barbarians reinvented by Saber of Tascal, bringing Whirlwind back into dominance.
Rogues finally breaking past Pit 110, giving the class a much-needed redemption arc.
For casual players, the message is clear: play what you love. Every class this season can handle endgame content with ease. But for those chasing the top of the Pit leaderboards, Spiritborn, Druid, and Necromancer remain the safest bets.
Final Thoughts
With Chaos Armors, Chaos perks, and multiple class buffs, Season 10 is a power-packed update that finally delivers a balanced meta where no class feels left behind. The best part? You don't have to sacrifice your favorite class fantasy to perform in the endgame.
If you're chasing the absolute top, Spiritborn holds the crown. But if you just want to farm, boss, and conquer The Pit at your own pace, any class you pick will feel powerful and rewarding.
MMOexp Diablo 4 Team