In Diablo 4, all character classes can be played in hardcore mode. This includes the Barbarian, Necromancer, Sorcerer, Druid, and Rogue. Are you looking for the best launch class that has the most hardcore viability in Diablo 4 after post nerf? Today, we got you an updated Diablo 4 hardcore class tier list and ranking for launch.

Diablo 4 Best Hardcore Class - D4 Hardcore Tier List & Rankings

In Diablo 4, "hardcore" is a gameplay mode where the player is allowed only one life for their character. If the character dies, they are permanently lost, and the player must start over with a new character. This mode is designed to increase the challenge and sense of risk in the game. Each class has its own unique play style and abilities, and players must carefully consider the best Diablo IV hardcore class to maximize their chances of survival in hardcore mode. If you want the D4 best hardcore class after nerf, watch our D4 hardcore tier list made by Wudijo.

Diablo 4 Hardcore Tier List

S Tier - Sorcerer (Sorc)

Sorcerer is Diablo 4 best class that has a flame shield and enchant. They just op, literally cannot die especially with all the little exploits that exist in hardcore. Most of their builds are ranged.

S Tier - Druid

We also gave Druid an S for this D4 hardcore tier list because Druid is also the D4 best hardcore class. It was going to be tanky with fortify and tons of defensive tools.

A Tier - Barbarian (Barb)

Once you get out of the early game, you're going to be fine as well because of the insane amounts of defensive tools you can stack. You're not going to have too much trouble playing a Barb as long as you don't get caught in a cc chain.

C Tier - Necromancer (Necro)

The lack of mobility on the Necro is the main reason why he is in the C tier on this Diablo 4 hardcore tier list. Necro has fortify but no mobility at all is scary.

C Tier - Rogue

The lack of defenses on the Rogue is the main reason why he is in the C tier on this Diablo IV hardcore tier list. They all have their own achilles heals. Rogue doesn’t get hit.

If you want the overall Diablo 4 launch ranking of all the classes, that mostly corresponds to the end game potential because this is the one thing that really matters in RPG. Druids are going to be the number one best launch class for Diablo 4, then we have the Barbs at the number two. It could be a back-and-forth between them, depending on the build or depending on how things actually play out. A little bit behind those two, we have Rogue and Sorc. Then we have the Necro as the last one.