An optimal Druid Level Build is crucial in Diablo 4 to progress quickly with the Nature Mage. Based on over 100 hours of experience with the Druid, editor Alex here presents the best skill setup for the class.
In this guide, you'll learn:
Since June 2, Diablo 4 officially welcomes you to the realms of hell. At least, if you received early access from a Deluxe or Ultimate Edition. True to the series, hordes of unholy creatures await slaughter, but the confident hellspawn won't make it too easy for you.
Therefore, you need to level up your Druid swiftly and correctly, especially with an eye on the endgame. However, not every skill setup creates good conditions for this, which is why we'll show you how to assemble a very progress-oriented Druid below. You'll find out, among other things, in which order you should learn which skills – and how to effectively vanquish Satan's messengers as a Druid.
In general, the Druid in Diablo 4 is the best choice for... well, for whom exactly? It's certain that the Druid is a versatile character. Although he doesn't excel in any category and is somewhat inferior to his classmates in detail, the range of his abilities makes him attractive.
To ensure that the Druid's level increases without significant delays, our Level Build focuses on two particularly effective "leveling tools": the Wolf Companions and the electricity-based skill Storm Strike. You can find their exact advantages in the pro-contra box below.
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So that your Druid can't escape level-up notifications, you should activate the following skills in the order below in your skill tree. Thanks to the Renown system, a total of 58 skill points can be distributed up to Level 50.
Until Level 15, invest your points as follows:
| Reihenfolge | Skill |
| 1 | Storm Strike |
| 2 | Enhanced Storm Strike |
| 3 | Tornado |
| 4 | Enhanced Tornado |
| 5 | Primal Tornado |
| 6 | Fierce Storm Strike |
| 7 | Cyclone Armor |
| 8 | Enhanced Cyclone Armor |
| 9 | Innate Cyclone Armor |
| 10 | Tornado Level 2 |
| 11 | Tornado Level 3 |
| 12 | Tornado Level 4 |
| 13 | Tornado Level 5 |
Upon reaching Level 15, you should complete the Druid's class quest to unlock Spirit Bonding. Afterward, perform the following respec.
| 1 | Storm Strike |
| 2 | Enhanced Storm Strike |
| 3 | Fierce Storm Strike |
| 4 | Storm Strike Level 2 |
| 5 | Storm Strike Level 3 |
| 6 | Storm Strike Level 4 |
| 7 | Cyclone Armor |
| 8 | Blood Howl |
| 9 | Enhanced Cyclone Armor |
| 10 | Preserving Cyclone Armor |
| 11 | Enhanced Blood Howl |
| 12 | Vine Creeper |
| 13 | Wolves |
| 14 | Ravens |
| 15 | Enhanced Vine Creeper |
| 16 | Brutal Vine Creeper |
| 17 | Enhanced Wolf Pack |
| 18 | Enhanced Ravens |
| 19 | Brutal Wolf Pack |
| 20 | Brutal Ravens |
| 21 | Call of the Wild |
| 22 | Call of the Wild Level 2 |
| 23 | Call of the Wild Level 3 |
| 24 | Predatory Instinct |
| 25 | Predatory Instinct |
| 26 | Predatory Instinct |
| 27 | Preserving Blood Howl |
Depending on whether you want to specialize in single-target, AoE, or defensive abilities, you can increase Poison Flask for more AoE damage, Wolves for a single-target focus, and Cyclone Armor and Blood Howl for more defense.
| 28 | Vine Creeper Level 2 |
| 29 | Vine Creeper Level 3 |
| 30 | Vine Creeper Level 4 |
| 31 | Vine Creeper Level 5 |
| 32 | Wolves Level 2 |
| 33 | Wolves Level 3 |
| 34 | Ursine Strength |
| 35 | Wolves Level 4 |
| 36 | Wolves Level 5 |
| 37 | Cyclone Armor Level 2 |
| 38 | Blood Howl Level 2 |
| 39 | Cyclone Armor Level 3 |
| 40 | Blood Howl Level 3 |
| 41 | Cyclone Armor Level 4 |
| 42 | Blood Howl Level 4 |
| 43 | Cyclone Armor Level 5 |
| 44 | Blood Howl Level 5 |
Now save the last point for Storm Strike and acquire some other useful talents.
| 45 | Storm Strike |
| 46 | Digitigrade Gait |
| 47 | Digitigrade Gait Level 2 |
| 48 | Digitigrade Gait Level 3 |
| 49 | Ancestral Fortitude |
| 50 | Ancestral Fortitude Level 2 |
| 51 | Ancestral Fortitude Level 3 |
| 52 | Vigilance |
| 53 | Vigilance Level 2 |
| 54 | Vigilance Level 3 |
| 55 | Quickshift |
| 56 | Heightened Senses |
| 57 | Heightened Senses Level 2 |
| 58 | Heightened Senses Level 3 |
How to play the Druid until level 50: You should have no problems on your way to the endgame with this build. Use Poison Flasks to deal significant AoE damage, i.e., to dispatch mobs. In contrast, use your Companions, the Wolves, to heat up single targets. Storm Strike serves as a basic skill here, as it engages up to three mobs simultaneously and reduces the damage you take.
With your Ravens, you can inflict additional damage on single targets. Meanwhile, Cyclone Armor strengthens your defense and throws back enemies. The all-around-satisfied package is rounded off by the Blood Howl skill, granting you self-healing and increased damage.
You should unlock the Spirit Boons listed below in the same order. Offer only as many spirit sacrifices as needed to unlock the first four blessings. Then unlock the rest to obtain the final blessing through Spirit Bonding.
| Boon Name | Animal | Effect |
| Packleader | Wolf | Critical hits reset the cooldowns of your companion skills with a 20% chance. |
| Scythe Talons | Eagle | Grants 5% additional critical hit chance. |
| Wariness | Stag | Elites deal 10% less damage to you. |
| Overload | Snake | When you deal lightning damage, there is a 20% chance that the target will trigger a static discharge and deal lightning damage to surrounding enemies (for 20% as well). |
| Swooping Attacks | Eagle | Your attacks will be 10% faster. |
As in many other role-playing games, it's advisable in Diablo 4 to save the best for last. Whenever you find legendary items or aspects, use them only with other very rare items. When it comes to weapons, remember that a higher-level one-hander can be better when paired with an off-hand weapon.
For leveling purposes, you should prefer certain affixes; the ones listed below are particularly suitable for leveling. Consider these affixes in exactly this order:
Legendaries: Crucial for building your Druid are also legendary aspects. Focus here on Aspect of the Alpha, Nighthowler's Aspect, Aspect of Cyclonic, Aspect of Might, and Edgemaster's Aspect. They provide you, among other things, Werewolf Companions dealing 75 to 100% additional damage and increase the attack speed of your basic attacks by up to 30%.
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