Diablo 4: Spiritborn class breakdown, skills, lore & more

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Diablo 4: Spiritborn class breakdown, skills, lore & more

When does the Spiritborn class launch?

As a seasoned Diablo player with countless hours spent exploring the dark and mysterious lands of Sanctuary, I can confidently say that the Spiritborn class is a game-changer. Having delved deep into the lore of this captivating universe, I’ve come to appreciate the intricacies of the Spirit Realm and the powerful connection it holds for the Spiritborn.

Starting October 8, 2024, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of the action as the Spiritborn when the new expansion, Vessel of Hatred, is released.

The first paid addition for Diablo 4 introduces a new character class and an entirely new, tropical exploration area called Nahantu. Since this realm is inherently connected to the spiritual powers of the Spiritborn, it’s the perfect setting to experiment with all its offerings!

Spiritborn skills breakdown

As a devoted follower of the Spiritborn class, I can’t help but be in awe of its distinctive power. With this class at my side, I have the incredible ability to summon diverse Spirit Guardians – the swift Jaguar, the mighty Gorilla, the wise Eagle, and the stealthy Centipede. Each of these magnificent beings brings its unique skill set to the battlefield, granting me an impressive arsenal of actions tailored to any challenge that comes my way.

Here are all of the skills for each Spirit Guardian and what they do:

Jaguar

Diablo 4: Spiritborn class breakdown, skills, lore & more

  • Rake:
    • Conjure claws that rake through enemies in front of you, dealing 20% damage before exploding for an additional 40% damage
  • Ravager:
    • (Passive) Minimum Ferocity increased by 2
    • (Active) Unleash a savage roar, causing all your attacks to trigger additional strikes dealing 60% damage for 6 seconds
  • Rushing Claw:
    • Slash a short distance through an enemy, striking all enemies along the way twice for a total of 50% total damage
  • The Hunter:
    • Bound across the battlefield with the Jaguar Spirit, dealing 50% damage upon landing and then rapidly slashing enemies in the area for 200% total damage over 7 strikes

Gorilla

Diablo 4: Spiritborn class breakdown, skills, lore & more

  • Rock Splitter:
    • Rush at a target and clobber enemies in front of you, dealing 15% damage. Your third attack strikes enemies around you, dealing 28% damage
  • Concussive Stomp:
    • Stomp in front of you, releasing a shockwave that deals 15% damage and Knocks Down enemies for 3 seconds
  • Payback:
    • Smash enemies in front of you, dealing 100% damage. When attacked, you have a 35% chance to reduce Payback’s active Cooldown by 1 second
  • The Protector:
    • The Gorilla Spirit protects an area for 6 seconds, continuously smashing surrounding enemies for 80% damage and granting you a Barrier for 15% of your Maximum Life every 1.5 seconds

Eagle

Diablo 4: Spiritborn class breakdown, skills, lore & more

  • Soar:
    • Fly into the air, creating a cloud which makes enemies at your target location Vulnerable for 5 seconds before you crash down upon them dealing 50% damage
  • Quill Volley:
    • Hurl 5 feathers that pierce through enemies, each dealing 14% damage
  • Razor Wings:
    • Whirl out a cluster of razor-sharp feathers that rebound back, dealing 50% damage each way
  • The Seeker:
    • The Eagle Spirit swoops down and deals 20% damage. After a short delay, it blasts off dealing 300% damage

Centipede

Diablo 4: Spiritborn class breakdown, skills, lore & more

  • Withering Fist:
    • Dart at and jab an enemy, dealing 5% damage and applying 30% Poisoning damage over 6 seconds. Your third attack bursts on your target, damaging surrounding enemies and Slowing them by 30% for 3 seconds
  • Scourge:
    • Call forth a wave of insects that bite enemies, Fearing and Slowing them for 3 seconds and applying 100% Poisoning damage over 6 seconds
  • Stinger:
    • Strike a small area, dealing 70% damage to enemies within as well as all surrounding Poisoned enemies
  • The Devourer:
    • The Centipede Spirit emerges, blasting enemies in a line for 140% damage and splitting at others for 40% damage. Lasts for 15 seconds

With your superior hand-to-hand fighting abilities added, this class becomes elite, able to defeat even the most formidable opponents.

Spirit Hall explained

Once you finish the quest connected to Spiritborn at level 15, you will gain entry to the Spirit Hall. In this place, you can strengthen your bond with the four Spirit Guardians and select a favored one, referred to as your ‘Primary Spirit’.

Diablo 4: Spiritborn class breakdown, skills, lore & more

After picking your Primary Spirit, you’ll receive a unique advantage and the Skill Mark of your chosen Spirit will be attached to all your accessible abilities. Effectively, the benefits of the selected Spirit are passed on to the other three, enabling you to craft powerful synergies with careful selection.

Spiritborn lore explained

The Spiritborn possess a deep connection to the Spirit Realm, formed when Inarius and Lilith modified the Worldstone. This realm functions as an ethereal counterpart of the Sanctuary we are familiar with, enabling animals and creatures to inhabit it beyond their physical limitations.

Diablo 4: Spiritborn class breakdown, skills, lore & more

The four guardian animals hold the secret to accessing the Spirit Realm. Individuals with a spiritual birth can tap into and communicate with these creatures, granting them significant power.

I am deeply committed as a fan to the Spiritborn’s primary goal: honoring Akarat and Ysevete’s legacy. These pioneers first unearthed and cultivated our current understanding of the Spirit Realm. Alongside the Spirit Guardians, they work tirelessly to safeguard the Realm’s purity and maintain its balance with Sanctuary.

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2024-07-19 18:13