Diablo 4 Season 11: Pit Push builds tier list

Diablo 4 Season 11 has once again reshaped the endgame meta, and new builds have taken the top spot for pushing the Pit of Artificer. With patch 2.5.0 introducing multiple revamped mechanics and some new impactful systems like Sanctification, Pit Pushing has become more competitive and challenging than previous seasons. Hence, picking the right build for the task is crucial to survive the constant onslaught of elites and bosses with high damage output.

In this guide, we will rank all the meta builds from S+ to C tier, which will also include the newly announced class of Diablo 4, the Paladin, which is making its return to the franchise since Diablo 2.

Pit Push build tier list in Diablo 4 Season 11

Pushing the Pit of Artificer requires a ton of build gearing and optimization (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

This tier list focuses on builds that are exceptional at clearing high-tier Pits and have high damage scaling in the endgame. Rankings are made based on the build’s clearing capability in solo mode, their overall damage output, and survivability in high-pressure zones of the Pit of Artificer.

Season 11 also brought back the Paladin class, and with it, new builds have taken their place in the current meta.

S+ tier

These are the best builds to play with in the Pit of the Artificer in Diablo 4 Season 11. Many builds have received significant balances in this season, allowing some to rise significantly above others.

The S+ builds offer the highest damage scaling and consistency throughout the Pit in Season 11 when properly optimized and geared.

Bash Barbarian
Whirlwind-Earthquake Barbarian
Twisting Blades Rogue
Evade Spiritborn
Rain of Arrows Rogue
Shield of Retribution Paladin (New Class)
Payback Spiritborn
Crackling Energy Sorcerer
Shadowblight Necromancer
Golem Necromancer
Lunging Strike Barbarian

S tier

These builds also offer solid reliability but fall short of the S+ build’s pit-pushing capability in Diablo 4 Season 11. Even then, they can still provide a solid build for most people.

Pulverize Druid
HotA Barbarian
Brandish Paladin
Heartseeker Rogue
Blood Wave Necromancer
Rain of Arrows Rogue
Blood Lance Necromancer
Blood Necromancer
Dance of Knives Rogue
Double Swing Barbarian
Judgement Paladin
Mighty Throw Barbarian

A tier

The A tier performs proficiently in mid to high-tier Pit, but some of them require a careful playstyle and proper gearing to survive the pressure of the Pit.

Blizzard Sorcerer
Sever Necromancer
Quill Volley Spiritborn
Touch of Death Spiritborn
Minion Necromancer
Blessed Hammer Paladin
Flurry Rogue
Shield Charge Paladin
Shadow Step Rogue
Cataclysm Druid
Bone Spear Necromancer
Flay Barbarian
Minion Necromancer
Rapid Fire Rogue
Frozen Orb Sorcerer
Judgement Paladin

B tier

These builds may perform well in general gameplay, but start struggling against the Pit of Artificer’s bosses and elite mobs.

Penetrating Shot Rogue
Chain Lightning Sorcerer
Touch of Death Spiritborn
Hydra Sorcerer
Fleshrender Druid
Bone Spirit Necromancer
Invigorating Strike Rogue
Earth Spike Druid
Death Trap Rogue
Fireball Sorcerer
Death Blow Barbarian
Crushing Hand Spiritborn

C tier

These builds can be used in regular gameplay, but they are not recommended, as they greatly lack Pit pushing capability in Diablo 4.

Ball Lightning Sorcerer
Lightning Storm Druid
Thorns Barbarian
Lightning Spear Sorcerer
Rake Spiritborn
Barrage Rogue
Fireball Sorcerer
Blessed Shield Paladin

Also read: D4: 5 best Rogue builds to try in Season 11

While there are a lot of builds you can use to push the Pit, only a few specialized builds succeed in dominating it (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

While most of the builds are viable to play Diablo 4 Season 11’s general content, only a few have the versatility in both damage and survivability to push through high tiers of the pit. So, whether you are pushing the limits of your playstyle or chasing the leaderboard, using the right build is key to success in Season 11 of Diablo 4.

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Edited by Adarsh J Kumar