Blizzcon Announces the Amazon Class is Coming to Diablo 4

Blizzard announced the Amazon as the next playable class for Diablo IV during the BlizzCon opening ceremony. Unlike previous classes, she will release via a standalone Class Pack in the first half of 2027 rather than as part of a full expansion.

Here is the fast breakdown of everything we found out so far.

Class Identity and Lore

• Female-only class tied strictly to Skovos lore.

• Designed around battle expertise, athleticism, and Askari ancestral magic.

• Brings back classic Diablo II elements while updating mechanics for Diablo IV.

Four Gameplay Archetypes

• The Champion: Sword-and-shield melee fighter focused on gladiator-style combat and placing group-buffing banners.

• The Skirmisher: High-agility hit-and-run combatant using javelins with elemental lightning and poison attacks.

• The Ranger: Ranged sniper built around fire, cold/freezing arrows, and deployable support ballistae.

• The Commander: Minion-based general who summons phalanxes of angelic Valkyries to dictate battlefield positioning.

Weapons and Damage Types

• Arsenal: Bows, javelins, shields, swords, and support structures.

• Damage Types: Physical, Lightning, Poison, Fire, and Cold.

Unconfirmed Details

• Exact price of the Class Pack.

• Precise release date within the 2027 window.

• Specific class system mechanics and skill tree passives.