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Diablo 4's meta is mostly determined by what setup can enable the highest amount of DPS output. For the most part, it's a solo-centric game that does not incentivize co-op starts. Even though co-op play is available it's usually just a combination of high-damage mobbing or bossing builds trying to beat it faster. Yet, if you want to try something new, certain builds offer a more utility-centric playstyle.
Sometimes, there are even support players who are so incredibly powerful that they're able to do both. So, if you're someone who's interested in helping out your party as much as you can, then this list is definitely for you.
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's views.
What are the best support builds in Diablo 4?
1) Support Druid (Debilitating Roar + Blood Howl)
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In general, Druid’s one of the strongest classes in Diablo 4, but it also has a mountain of utility options to make a support build. In this particular case, we’re going to run Debilitating Roar (reduces Enemy damage dealt by 40%), Storm Strike (Chance to make enemies Vulnerable, chance to Immobilize enemies), and Blood Howl (Heal, increases attack speed). However, Blood Howl needs the Nighthowler’s Aspect to make it affect your party as well.
With proper Tempering to enhance this skill and enough CDR, you can make Debilitating Roar’s debuff last almost forever in protracted fights. This isn’t even all of the utility a well-designed Druid can bring. Cyclone Armor has a Knockback and Damage, and Concussive Strikes can Daze enemies. While this build works just fine on its own, when paired with another player, it can be absolutely devastating.
It’s enhanced by uniques like Airidah’s Inexorable Will to group enemies, and Godslayer’s Crown, which serves a similar function. This allows you to drag enemies together, debuff them all at once, and slaughter them. You can also reduce the cooldown of your Ultimate of choice (in this case Lacerate) using the Flickerstep unique. These aren’t required, but they do certainly help.
2) Defensive Support Sorcerer
So we've talked about offense, now let's talk defense. If you're going for a more defensive approach with your Sorcerer in Diablo 4, some skills you'd want to focus on would be Frost Nova and Flame Shield. The former allows you to freeze your enemies in place, giving your party more time to deal significant damage. Flame Shield, however, cloaks your character with a wall of fire that shields you and also burns any enemy coming your way.
The Hydra skill is also highly effective as it allows you to summon three fireball-spewing hydra heads that help you slay monsters together. Mastering skills like Firewall and Ball Lightning are game-changers, especially when it comes to epic boss fights as they constantly deal damage for a short period.
3) Necro Support
While more adept Diablo 4 players wouldn't consider using the Necromancer for a support type, this particular class should not be overlooked. Just by looking at the core skills on offer, you can already tell how helpful and effective they are when it comes to group fights.
The Blood Surge skill draws blood and expels an area-of-effect Nova and the player's damage is increased by 10% per enemy drained and stacks up to 50%. Corpse Explosion is another awesome ability that Necromancers have. This skill allows you to detonate the corpses of fallen enemies and damages the surrounding area. These options, when paired with great synergy from your party, can unleash literal hell toward hordes of demons.
4) Barbarian Support
You could never go wrong with a timeless RPG class like The Barbarian. Gigantic, hairy, and extremely strong, they are great for solo play as well as playing with a party. And using them in Diablo 4 as support characters offers way more help during team fights as one would assume.
Barbarians are tanky characters who can withstand more damage, when compared to other classes like the Rogue. This means that they're able to charge enemies and bosses head-on without having to falter or worry about dying. One skill we recommend focusing on would be the Whirlwind attack. With this attack, the Barbarian moves around while they spin their weapon and damage enemies around them.
Activating this skill costs Fury points per second, so you can’t keep using it as much as you want. However, by picking its enhancement, you can gain one Fury for hitting regular enemies and four for elite foes. This is just one of the awesome skills that make the Barbarian class an awesome support in Diablo 4.
So there you have it, these are the five best support builds in Diablo 4. Follow Sportskeeda for news and guides, especially if you're also looking for faster ways to level up in the game.
