In Patch 2.5, the introduction of the new lightning sunder charm The Crack of the Heavens further empowers this build, because it breaks lightning immunities by lowering monster lightning resistance down to 95%.

This buff makes the build jump straight into S tier for players 1-4 and solo hell gameplays. It now also does massive damage on demons as well. Fist of the Heavens used to damage undead only. The most noteworthy buff is undoubtedly making the spell now also damage demons in addition to undead. The first buff is the reduction of Casting Delay from 1 second to 0.4 seconds while also making Fist of the Heavens not share cooldown with other Casting Delay abilities. With that all being said, below is the most popular build for each class that players might want to consider when diving into Diablo's demon-infested world of Sanctuary.Note: The Vindicator Templar Paladin will be an exceptional build in Patch 2.4 due to the Fist of the Heavens buffs. Keep in mind that many of these builds function best when combined with particular items as well, something that won't be covered in this breakdown. Popularity is, of course, partly subjective, but the game's best builds largely boil down to their effectiveness across the game's various difficulties and their ease of use.

Each class can be played in multiple ways, and while some are certainly more effective than others, that might not necessarily make them more popular. Sticking with a popular, established build for each class removes some of the uncertainty, letting new players focus more on actually playing the game instead of stressing about where to put skill points. Related: Diablo 4 Will 'Advance The Art' Of Action RPGs, Activision Says Going in blind and spending skill points with abandon is a recipe for disaster in Diablo 2, where respecing a character can be a difficult process. The issue is knowing which skills to put points into and which to ignore. Each class possess numerous skills, of which players will only want to focus on a few to remain competitive in the game's later stages. For players jumping into Diablo 2 for the first time (or the first time in years), choosing a build for a particular class can be an intimidating process.

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