It's natural for RPG fans to want to switch character classes. Each one brings a new playstyle to the table. Especially in the case of live-service games such as Diablo 4, gamers who spend hundreds of hours on the game will want to be sure they're having the maximum amount of fun.
Experimentation is encouraged, most players should be encouraged to try out at least a few characters before settling on one for the long haul. Even then, Diablo 4 will assuredly have patches and changes to the balancing that may make gamers decide to switch classes.
Updated on June 2nd, 2023 by Hodey Johns: The previous version of this Diablo 4: How To Change Class guide was originally published during Blizzard's Beta period. The guide has been cleaned up and revised to reflect Diablo 4's full launch. The answer remains the same as before and the process is similar but with new button layouts and menu options, this article was altered to reflect the correct and current navigation process. With the information now polished up, a list has been provided at the start of the next section that tells players exactly how to accomplish this process with as much expedience as possible. It may not be the answer gamers want to hear, but it's an accurate one.
How To Change Classes In Diablo 4
- Enter the menu (pause on keyboards, view button on controllers).
- Choose the 'Game' tab.
- Select the 'Leave Game' button.
- Choose the 'Create New Character' button or select a different existing character.
This is going to be an unsatisfying answer for many gamers who are used to the system in Diablo Immortal that allowed them to change character classes and keep all their levels. The direction Diablo 4 has taken returns back to the normal method of each character class being unique to the player.
Fans of the game likely won't mind as having multiple characters in Diablo 2 and Diablo 3 was part of the fun. It's not too difficult to hit the maximum level. However, for those who don't want to do the entire game over again to get to the same power level, it's best to know this information early.
If there is a group up for it, add a few friends to the party to help the new character level up. The game is intended to be a social one and most pals are happy to help their friends level up a new character, especially if the new one fits their party composition better. Sometimes, even a friendly stranger of a clanmate will help out when it's time to start all over again.
Diablo 4 is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.