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Warlock Class Guide

Class mechanic Commands demons and the fire and shadow of HellAdded Lord of Hatred (April 2026)
CasterPlaystyleSummonerPlaystyle

Diablo IV's demon caller – the second Lord of Hatred class, who turns Hell's fire, shadow and demons into weapons.

Updated 31 October 2026Checked for patch Season of Hell's Legacy4 sources
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The Warlock is the second new class in Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, which launched on April 28, 2026. Where the Paladin wields holy power, the Warlock weaponises Hell itself.

How it plays

Warlocks command demons, hellfire and abyssal shadows, mixing ranged spellcasting with a summoned army. Blizzard's launch-period stats showed Warlocks far outnumbering Paladins among players.

Who it suits

Players who like dark casters and summoners – a mix of Sorcerer and Necromancer fantasy with a demonic twist.

Tips

Demons on your sideSummoned demons fight alongside you – build around them or around your own spells.
Expansion classThe Warlock requires Lord of Hatred.
Watch the cinematicThe Warlock's class cinematic is one of the best Diablo IV trailers.

Compare every class on the class overview, or start with the Beginner's Guide.

Reference page written by AI (Claude) and checked against the sources above. Games change with every patch – the patch this page was last checked for is shown at the top.