The Druid class made its first appearance in the Diablo series back during the expansion for Diablo 2. After a long absence, Druid has finally returned in Diablo 4. As one would expect from the class, Druid involves a lot of shape-shifting into other forms and decimating hordes of enemies. Diablo 4 players also have the option to use spells while still in human form as well that are just as deadly as any shape-shifting skill.
As players level up a Druid, it is important to think ahead of time about what skills and passives will be acquired. Having synergy is important, especially if players want an effective and efficient leveling build as they gradually work their way through the story and toward the Capstone Dungeon that begins endgame. Here are some of the best early game Druid leveling builds in Diablo 4.
Our Early Game Druid Leveling Build guide for Diablo 4 is still accurate, even with the changes made with the 1.0.3 patch released on June 27, 2023.
Pulverize Build
One effective leveling build that players can pursue early on is this build that focuses on the Pulverize skill and increasing damage done as a Werebear. In addition, this build also decreases how much damage players take while they are in Werebear form. Not only that, but this build helps improve critical strike chance against nearby enemies. Since boss fights can be hectic, this build also includes defensive abilities and means of quickly restoring health. In order to get the most out of this build, it is recommended to max out the Pulverize skill rather than leaving it at one point. The build is as follows.
- Storm Strike (1/5)
- Enhanced Storm Strike
- Fierce Storm Strike
- Pulverize (5/5)
- Enhanced Pulverize
- Raging Pulverize
- Heart of the Wild (1/3)
- Wild Impulses (3/3)
- Predatory Instinct (3/3)
- Iron Fur (3/3)
- Earthen Bulwark (1/5)
- Enhanced Earthen Bulwark
- Preserving Earthen Bulwark
- Blood Howl (1/5)
- Enhanced Blood Howl
- Innate Blood Howl
- Poison Creeper (1/5)
- Enhanced Poison Creeper
- Ferocious Poison Creeper
- Clarity (3/3)
- Trample (1/5)
- Enhanced Trample
- Natural Trample
- Crushing Earth
- Stone Guard (3/3)
- Neurotoxin (1/3)
- Envenom (3/3)
- Defiance (2/3)
- Natural Disaster (3/3)
- Resonance (3/3)
- Quick Shift (3/3)
- Heightened Senses (3/3)
- Ursine Strength
Poison Build
While the previous build relied on Werebear form, this build focuses more on Werewolf and poison related abilities. With this build, players can immobilize and wipe out entire packs within seconds. On top of that Rabies can quickly clear out an entire room when it is fully upgraded. On top of all the damage over time and powerful critical hits, this build gives some basic survivability as well. These are the skills that players need to acquire for this build.
- Storm Strike (1/5)
- Enhanced Storm Strike
- Fierce Storm Strike
- Shred (5/5)
- Enhanced Shred
- Raging Shred
- Predatory Instinct (3/3)
- Digitigrade Gait (1/3)
- Heart of the Wild (1/3)
- Abundance (3/3)
- Wild Impulses (3/3)
- Earthen Bulwark (1/5)
- Enhanced Earthen Bulwark
- Preserving Earthen Bulwark
- Ancestral Fortitude (3/3)
- Poison Creeper (1/5)
- Enhanced Poison Creeper
- Ferocious Poison Creeper
- Wolves (1/5)
- Enhanced Wolves
- Ferocious Wolves
- Call of the Wild (3/3)
- Rabies (5/5)
- Enhanced Rabies
- Natural Rabies
- Defensive Posture (1/3)
- Quick Shift (3/3)
- Heightened Senses (3/3)
- Lupine Ferocity
Landslide Build
This build is unique in that it doesn't rely on shape-shifting skills like the other builds do. Instead, players will utilize a maxed out Landslide skill while also being supported by several maxed out companion skills as well. This build allows for players to quickly eliminate large groups of enemies as it focuses significantly on boosting the damage caused by all skills (including the companions as well). The Landslide build takes longer to set up, but it is certainly powerful. This build is as follows.
- Storm Strike (1/5)
- Enhanced Storm Strike
- Fierce Storm Strike
- Landslide (5/5)
- Enhanced Landslide
- Primal Landslide
- Earthen Bulwark (1/5)
- Enhanced Earthen Bulwark
- Preserving Earthen Bulwark
- Wolves (5/5)
- Enhanced Wolves
- Poison Creeper (5/5)
- Enhanced Poison Creeper
- Ferocious Poison Creeper
- Ravens (1/5)
- Enhanced Ravens
- Brutal Ravens
- Call of the Wild (3/3)
- Crushing Earth (3/3)
- Safeguard (3/3)
- Stoneguard (3/3)
- Neurotoxin (1/3)
- Envenom (3/3)
- Defiance (3/3)
- Natural Disaster (3/3)
- Circle of Life (3/3)
- Resonance (3/3)
- Earthen Might
Diablo 4 releases on June 6th for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Early Access is available now.