The first Diablo 4 expansion, The Vessel of Hatred, introduces a new class: the Spiritborn. This guide covers all known information about the Spiritborn, including abilities, skills, builds, and class customization.
Spiritborn Class Description
The Spiritborn, described as the apex predator of the jungle, relies on mystical synergies awakened deep beneath the jungle canopy. This class wields a dual-sided glaive, symbolizing their connection to both the physical and spiritual realms.
Initial screenshots of the Spiritborn reveal the use of a dual-sided glaive. Other than this visual, additional official details are sparse, with more information expected on July 18th. And then we will update this guide with more details about the new class!
Spiritborn Resources
Vigor and Allegiance
The Spiritborn utilizes two primary resources: Vigor and Allegiance.
Vigor: Represents physical vitality and endurance, fueling physical abilities and feats of agility and strength.
Allegiance: Represents the spiritual connection to nature, allowing the summoning of ethereal allies and invocation of powerful elemental spells.
Spiritborn Weapon Mechanics
The Spiritborn’s dual-sided glaive is more than a weapon; it is an extension of their spirit, potentially summoned rather than looted.
Spiritborn Class Mechanics
Invoke
Invoke appears frequently in the files and might be the Spiritborn’s unique class mechanic, similar to other classes' special mechanics. It could involve empowering or augmenting various abilities.
Spiritborn Elemental Affinities
The Spiritborn has four main elemental affinities:
Sky
Plains
Forest
Soil
These elements may categorize skills or represent different damage types. Each element has subcategories such as basic, core, mobility, control, defense, and offense.
Spiritborn Skills and Abilities
Combos
The talents include combinations of the four elements, allowing for intricate customization:
Soil-Sky
Sky-Plains
Sky-Forest
Plains-Soil
Forest-Plains
Skill Specializations
Each element has specific talents that can be combined:
Forest Talents: Forest 1-4
Plains Talents: Plains 1-4
Sky Talents: Sky 1-4
Soil Talents: Soil 1-4
Ultimate Skills
There are 12 ultimate abilities labeled as Ultimate 1-12, indicating a variety of powerful options.
Invokes in Talents
Invoking elements appears in the talent tree, suggesting a system where elements can be empowered or augmented:
Invoke Sky
Invoke Plains
Invoke Forest
Invoke Soil
The Spiritborn class in Diablo 4 promises to be a unique and versatile addition to the game. With its dual-resource system, elemental affinities, and intricate talent combinations, players can expect a highly customizable and strategic gameplay experience. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the official reveal on July 18th.