D4 Gauntlet Tier List - Best Class & Builds for Fastest Gauntlet Rank in Diablo 4

Welcome, Heroes of Sanctuary, to the ultimate guide for mastering the Gauntlet for easy top 1000 rewards in Diablo 4 Season 3 after the 1.3.3 patch. With a new patch and the introduction of The Gauntlet, a score-farming, repeatable fixed-seed dungeon activity with leaderboards, it's time to see which classes and builds will dominate this new challenge.

Diablo 4 Season 3 Gauntlet Tier List - Best Class & Builds for Fastest Gauntlet Rank

The Gauntlet is a permanent addition to Diablo 4, offering a new way to prove your prowess by competing for high scores on class-specific leaderboards. Although your main competition is within your class, we're here to rank each class from best to worst and delve into the top builds for The Gauntlet after the 1.3.3 patch.

Diablo 4 Season 3 Gauntlet Class Tier List

• 1. Sorcerer (S Tier)

Sorcerers are expected to achieve the highest scores thanks to lightning-based builds that enable near-infinite teleportation—the fastest movement tool in the game. The top build is a variant Arlash build, combining high attack speed and mobility with lightning skills, allowing Sorcerers to clear areas and handle bosses with unmatched speed.

• 2. Barbarian (A Tier)

Barbarians deal massive damage with the potential to one-shot bosses. The recommended build is a charge-based Hammer of the Ancients variant, which allows for quick elimination of enemies and efficient boss handling. Slight delays in charge and recovery animations, however, might prevent Barbarians from claiming the top spot.

• 3. Druid (A Tier)

Druids are making waves with innovative builds like Boulder Shred, which combines speed and teleportation with the Bolder unique amulet for powerful AOE and single-target damage. Although it's expected to outperform the Rogue and Necromancer, it still falls short in movement speed and damage compared to the top two classes.

• 4. Rogue (B Tier)

Rogues are fast, but they tend to lack a build that excels at both AOE/mob clearing and single-target damage. The Gauntlet's mixture of minions and bosses necessitates a balanced approach. The penetrating shot build is currently the best performing for Rogues, offering a strong mix of capabilities.

• 5. Necromancer (C Tier)

Despite the patch 1.3.3 granting a 12% movement speed increase, the Necromancer's pace is a limiting factor in scoring. However, the bone spear build with corpse explosion, enhanced with the Lidless Wall for bonus bone storms, is expected to be the best for Necromancers, ensuring solid damage and survivability.

Diab 4 Season 3 Best Gauntlet Build Tier List

Each class has a specific build that is expected to perform optimally in The Gauntlet. This tier list ranks builds from S to F based on their ability to achieve fast clear times and high scores:

S-Tier Builds

The cream of the crop, offering unrivaled speed and efficiency in The Gauntlet:

• Arc Lash Sorcerer - More reliable teleports; slightly less single-target damage than Ball Lightning build.

• Ball Lightning Sorcerer - Infinite teleports and good single-target damage.

A-Tier Builds

Strong competitors with great damage output and speed; some may have situational weaknesses:

• Charge Hammer of the Ancients Barbarian - Highest overall damage but relies heavily on overpowering enemies.

• Charge Bleed Barbarian - Consistent, insane damage but has a delay due to bleed mechanics.

• Fireball Sorcerer - Incredible AoE and decent speed; struggles with boss damage.

• Blizzard Sorcerer - Best single-target damage for Sorcerers; conjurations handle trash mobs.

• Boulder Shred Druid - Excellent movement with Shred; good AoE with Boulder. Lacks magic find/shrine buff duration on the amulet.

• Pure Shred Druid - Top-tier speed; lacking in AoE damage.

• Penetrating Shot Rogue - Quick and agile; struggles with boss encounters.

B-Tier Builds

Solid choices that perform well but may not be as outstanding as higher-tier builds:

• Charge Death Sight Barbarian - Fast attack speed and quickest animations.

• Pure Charge Barbarian - Massive damage; missing a charge, especially on bosses, can be costly.

• Storm Druid - Amazing AoE but not the fastest in terms of movement.

• Werenado Druid - Good AoE capability.

• Pulverize Druid - Solid overall performance.

• Barrage Rogue - Recent buffs have potential; effectiveness yet to be determined.

• Twisting Blades Rogue - Decent all-around performance.

• Bone Spear with Corpse Explosion Necromancer - Significant buffs to Corpse Explosion; passive damage while moving with Sacrilegious perk.

C-Tier Builds

These builds can handle The Gauntlet but will typically see slower clear times and lower scores:

• Bone Spear Necromancer - Faster than other Necro builds but lacks a movement ability.

• Infinimist Necromancer - Extremely durable; struggles with single-target damage.

• Whirlwind Barbarian - Even with high damage, it's slow and has poor AoE.

• Upheaval Barbarian - Slow animations hinder performance.

F-Tier Builds

The least efficient builds for The Gauntlet, often due to significant weaknesses:

• Various Necromancer Builds with Pets - Pet AI and performance are still lacking.

• Thorns Barbarian - Slow; reliant on enemies attacking you.

• Leap Barbarian - Limited by leap mechanics.

• Kick Barbarian

• Frenzy Barbarian

This tier list and guide aim to help you dominate The Gauntlet in Diablo 4's Season 3. While these builds are considered optimal, remember that the game mode is meant to be fun and provide a new way to enjoy the game. Feel free to experiment and find what works best for you, but if you're aiming for those high leaderboard spots, these recommendations are a solid starting point. Good luck in The Gauntlet, and may you achieve swift victories and get Top 100 easily!