With the new expansion “Lord of Hatred,” Diablo 4 gets another new class: the Warlock. What we know about the Warlock can be found here.
This article will continuously be updated with new information as it becomes available. On March 5, Blizzard intends to hold the next stream about the Warlock.
What is known about the Warlock: Currently, there are only initial details. Blizzard describes him in the blog post as the embodiment of infernal vengeance and a dark counterpart to the Paladin. As an anti-hero, he utilizes the powers of the Burning Hells. It is essentially a mage class that specializes in forbidden arts.
What are the abilities of the Warlock? Blizzard has so far only mentioned “powerful invocations.” However, we do not yet know the exact abilities. In Diablo 2, the Warlock can use demons as tools against his enemies. Blizzard describes the Warlock in Diablo 2, who was unexpectedly announced and released:
As a master of forbidden knowledge, the Warlock seeks dominion over his foes. He commands enslaved demons, twists abhorrent magic to enhance weapons, and rains devastation with hell, fire, and shadow.
Source: diablo2.blizzard.com/de-de
How does the Warlock play? Currently, there is no official gameplay of the Warlock in Diablo 4 – only from Diablo 2 and Diablo Immortal. There, he summons demons, swings fiery chains, and casts fire around. How much of this will be carried over to Diablo 4 is unknown. We only know for sure that he uses powers from the hell.
It is therefore to be expected that his main damage types will be fire and shadow, possibly also physical damage.
Here you can see the cinematic trailer for the Warlock in Diablo 2, Diablo 4, and Immortal:
When can I play the Warlock in Diablo 4? He will appear as the second new class with the DLC “Lord of Hatred.” While the Paladin was revealed as the first new class at the Game Awards and was immediately playable for pre-orderers, you will have to wait a bit longer for the Warlock: you can play this dark counterpart at the release of the expansion on April 28, 2026.
Blizzard will provide more details about the Warlock on March 5, 2026, in a livestream, during which more new features for Diablo 4 will also be presented.
Lord of Hatred is the second expansion for Diablo 4. It will feature a new campaign, a new area, two new classes, and additional innovations and adjustments. More information about the second DLC can be found in our overview: Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred – All important information about release, price, trailer, and content
