Blizzard’s mobile ARPG Diablo Immortal just got a major update—and with it comes a brand-new class: the Druid.

If you’re a long-time Diablo fan, you might recognize the Druid from Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, where it first appeared in 2001. Since then, the Druid has been a fan-favorite for its blend of elemental magic, shapeshifting, and beast summoning. After skipping Diablo III, the class made a triumphant return in Diablo IV, and now it’s officially part of the Diablo Immortal roster.

I’ve spent about an hour playing the Druid in Diablo Immortal, and here are my early impressions—from class design to gameplay balance and performance.

📅 A Quick Timeline of Class Releases in Diablo Immortal

Before diving into the Druid itself, here’s a quick look at how Blizzard has rolled out new classes in Diablo Immortal:

• Launch Classes (June 2022): Barbarian, Crusader, Demon Hunter, Monk, Necromancer, Wizard
• Blood Knight (July 2023)
• Tempest (May 2024)
• Druid (July 2025)

Blizzard seems to be sticking to a yearly cadence for major class additions. It’s a smart strategy: adding a new class often brings lapsed players back and gives everyone a reason to replay familiar content with fresh mechanics.

🐺 The Druid: A Diablo Legacy

The Druid has always been a hybrid class—part warrior, part mage—with strong ties to nature. In previous games, you’d typically specialize in one of three areas:

• Elemental Magic (fire, lightning, wind)
• Shapeshifting (into a werewolf or werebear)
• Summoning (wolves, ravens, vines, and more)

In Diablo Immortal, there are no rigid skill trees. Instead, players can freely mix and match abilities from all three areas. This flexibility opens up a wide range of playstyles, whether you prefer spells, up-close melee combat, or letting summoned beasts do the work.

🔥 First Impressions of the Druid in Diablo Immortal

1. The Druid Feels Overpowered—At Least Early On

In my first hour of gameplay, I was clearing enemies two to three times faster than I did with other classes. The damage output is seriously high—almost to the point where it feels unbalanced. Whether this holds true in the late game remains to be seen, but if it does, we could see nerfs in a future patch.

2. Skills Are Massive and AOE-Focused

The Druid’s spells cover large areas, with long-lasting animations that dominate the screen. This makes them great for clearing mobs but may cause performance issues on lower-end devices. On my M4 iPad Pro, everything ran smoothly, even with maxed graphics settings.

3. Summon Wolves Needs Work

The wolf summons feel underwhelming and buggy. Mine often disappeared—either getting stuck or vanishing completely. Sometimes they wouldn’t return until I manually triggered their attack command. Because of this inconsistency, I swapped them out for other skills pretty quickly.

4. Shapeshifting Is More Fluid Than Ever

Unlike previous games where shapeshifting had long cooldowns, Diablo Immortal uses a “Primal Power” system. You can transform at any time—as long as you have primal energy—and once it runs out, you revert to human form. The energy recharges as you use other skills, allowing frequent access to beast forms without the frustrating wait. It’s a great quality-of-life change for players who prefer melee builds.

5. The Look and Feel of the Druid Is Unique (and Familiar)

Visually, the default male Druid resembles one of the dwarves from The Hobbit movies—Thorin or Fili, perhaps. He’s muscular and lean, much more like a Barbarian than the bulky Druid of Diablo IV. In fact, strip away the nature-themed armor, and the character silhouette is almost indistinguishable from the Barbarian.

This new visual identity supports the melee-forward gameplay and distinguishes the Immortal Druid from previous iterations. However, players hoping for a more caster-oriented class might be a bit disappointed. The Wizard remains the go-to for pure magic builds.

🌿 Final Thoughts

Overall, I’m impressed. This might be my favorite version of the Druid across the entire Diablo franchise. It’s fast, powerful, and deeply satisfying to play—especially for fans of melee-focused classes who want something with a little more magical flair.

If you’ve been waiting for a reason to jump back into Diablo Immortal, this is it. Whether you’re new to the Druid or a longtime fan, this update brings something exciting and surprisingly polished to the table.