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00:00:00 – 00:14:05
The video discusses the best classes and builds for Season 5 of Diablo 4, focusing on top-tier options such as Andariel Rogue and Fle Barbarian for boss-killing. Significant buffs and changes to items like Ring of the Starless Skies and Sword of Avern are highlighted, along with recommendations for class and skill choices. The importance of endgame viability and smooth gameplay is stressed when choosing a class. Various builds are discussed, with some being stronger performers than others, and the importance of incorporating certain items like The Shard of Barel in a regular bash bar build is emphasized for increased damage potential. The speaker plans to play a Bash Barb build or switch to a Rogue class based on balance changes.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the best classes to look forward to in Season 5 of Diablo 4 based on the PTR. The Andariel Rogue and FLE Barbarian are highlighted as top-tier builds for boss-killing, with Chain Lightning Sorcerer mentioned as an S-tier build due to its exceptional speed and effectiveness across all content. The Whirlwind Barbarian, specifically the bleed variant, is also praised for its smooth pit clears and tankiness. The speaker emphasizes the importance of considering endgame viability and smooth gameplay when choosing a class for Season 5.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses upcoming changes and buffs for Season 5 of a game. They mention significant buffs to items like Ring of the Starless Skies, Sword of Avern, Heartseeker, Bash Barbaran, and Crown of Lucion. The speaker also touches upon bug fixes and potential builds that may slip through the balance adjustments. They highlight the A-tier build options for melee Rogue, such as Flurry, Rapid Fire, Barrage, and the impact of changes to items like Firebolt and Bone Spirit.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses various buffs and skills in the game. They mention that the totem provides more damage and recommend trying out barrage and rapid fire before pen shot. Pen shot has a 25% chance to activate again, but it requires more aiming. The Druid received significant buffs, particularly Landslide, while Human Druid may not be as effective. Hurricane now deals double damage, and Cataclysm can be combined with Boulder for increased damage. Twisting blades and Flurry are compared, with Flurry generally being preferred due to its consistency. The speaker also highlights changes to Barbarian skills like death blow and rupture in season 5.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses various builds and their performance in the game. The Third Sword build with Death Blows was not as strong as anticipated, with Whirlwind Barb and Fle dominating in clear speed. The Companion Druid build was found to be lackluster due to potential bugs like the Poison Creeper. Necromancer minions were rated as B tier, being slower compared to other options. Lightning Spear Sorceress build was noted to be difficult and less recommended for most players due to crit requirement. Some other builds like Shred Druid Hydra and Arlash were found underwhelming or poorly designed. Overall, the performance of various builds varied with some being stronger than others.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of incorporating The Shard of Barel for increased damage in a regular bash bar build. They mention that despite nerfs, the build remains strong when using specific items like Crown of Lucion, Lock On Talisman, and Ring of the Starless Skies. The speaker suggests that most builds in Season 5 can be viable with this setup, potentially reaching a C tier power level. They acknowledge individual preferences and variations in build effectiveness but maintain that the setup discussed should provide a strong foundation for most cases. The speaker also mentions the need for potential updates post-launch and their intention to play a Bash Barb build or potentially switch to a Rogue class depending on balance changes.