Diablo 4 - Spiritborn Class Overview

Meet the Spiritborn class, the ultimate predator from the Nahantu jungle, ready to unleash pure fury on enemies! This class focuses on speed and agility, striking hard with glaives, quarterstaves, and polearms — making them lethal weapons.

This guide covers everything you need to max out your Spiritborn power in Vessel of Hatred expansion, from gameplay overview to build guides, skill breakdowns, and must-have legendary aspects. Get ready to unlock the full potential of this epic new class!

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The Spiritborn Class

The Spiritborn is an exciting new class in Diablo 4, mastering the primal powers of nature through four powerful animal spirits.
With Dexterity as the main stat and using Vigor as a unique resource, the Spiritborn adds fresh combat dynamics by wielding Quarterstaves and Glaives as new weapon types.

What makes the Spiritborn unique is their ability to tap into the powers of four Spirit Guardians. Each guardian brings its own set of skills, letting you adapt to any situation.

Spirit Guardian	Description	Primary Bonus	Secondary Bonus
Jaguar	Wield fire multi-attacks that keep enemies burning and on edge. Ideal for players who love fast, aggressive combat.	Every 4th instance of direct damage dealt with a Jaguar Skill triggers additional slashes, dealing 100% combined damage. All Skills are now also Jaguar Skills.	Increases maximum Ferocity by 1. Gain 1 stack of Ferocity when you kill an enemy or damage a Boss.
Eagle	Use lightning attacks and boost mobility to zip past enemies. Great for those who like to stay quick and avoid damage while striking swiftly.	Casting an Eagle Skill generates 2 Storm Feathers (max 8). Evading releases them, dealing 100% Lightning damage and making enemies Vulnerable for 3 seconds. All Skills are now also Eagle Skills.	For every 4 meters you move, Critical Strike Chance increases by 4%, resetting 2 seconds after a Critical Strike.
Gorilla	Use raw strength for big physical damage and strong defense — great for surviving long fights.	Using a Gorilla Skill inflicts 100% Thorns damage and grants a Barrier equal to 10% of Maximum Life for 3 seconds, stacking to 40%. All Skills are now also Gorilla Skills.	Increases maximum Resolve by 2. With 5+ stacks of Resolve, you become Unstoppable.
Centipede	Poison your foes, weakening them and giving your team an edge.	Striking with a Centipede Skill reduces enemy damage by 2.5% and slows them by 10%, stacking up to 8 times. All Skills are now also Centipede Skills.	Heal for 1% of Maximum Life per Nearby enemy Poisoned in the last 3 seconds (max 5%).

And two key effects shape the Spiritborn is playstyle:

• Ferocity: Boost your Attack Speed by 5% per stack (up to 4 stacks). Keep striking fast to stay in the action.
• Resolve: Gain 20% Damage Reduction. Each hit reduces your stacks (up to 8), helping you survive during tough battles.

The Spiritborn offers a flexible mix of offense and defense, letting you adapt to any situation, whether you want quick, agile gameplay or a tanky approach. You’ve got the power to dominate the battlefield however you choose!

Spiritborns have a playstyle similar to the Monk from earlier Diablo games: quick, skill-based, and dynamic. Easily switching between offense and defense, they’re versatile for any situation. Level up quickly, defeat bosses, and complete your build with ease using Diablo 4 Boost Services!

Spiritborn Skills in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred

In Diablo 4, the Spiritborn class brings a unique set of abilities that let you tap into primal power. With different skill groups, you can customize your playstyle based on how you want to deal damage or support your team.

Ultimate Skills

Ultimate Skills: These are your strongest abilities, perfect for turning the tide in tough fights. For example, The Seeker lets you channel your spirit energy to hit enemies with massive damage.

Ultimate Skill	Spirit Guardian	Cooldown	Description	Harmonious Effect	Exalted Effect
The Protector	Gorilla	45 sec	Protects an area, dealing 80% damage and granting Barrier.	+300% damage to Non-Elites; -30% from Elites.	Area lasts 6 more seconds, continuously smashing surrounding enemies. Unstoppable; slows enemies by 80%.
The Seeker	Eagle	30 sec	Deals 20% damage, then 300% after a delay.	First hit knocks down; second hit is a crit.	Nearby enemies become Vulnerable.
The Hunter	Jaguar	45 sec	Jumps, dealing 50% on landing and 200% over 7 strikes.	+4 Ferocity stacks; +100% to Injured enemies.	15% chance to reset Cooldown and repeat strikes.
The Devourer	Centipede	45 sec	Blasts enemies for 140% damage, spitting for 40%; lasts 15s.	Launches 10 globs for 105% Poison damage.	Poisoned Non-Boss enemies die instantly, causing a Pestilent Swarm.

Core Skills

Core Skills: These are essential for dealing big damage. Skills like Quill Volley send out a wave of projectiles, showcasing the agility and precision of the Spiritborn.

Core Skill	Spirit Guardian	Vigor Cost	Description	Enhanced Effect	Advantageous Effect	Rampant Effect
Crushing Hand	Gorilla	30 sec	Smash down, creating 2 shockwaves dealing [37%] damage.	Grants a Barrier for 2 seconds, up to 50% Max Life.	Knock Down enemies hit for 2 seconds.	Radius increases by 5% per stack of Resolve, up to 40%.
Quill Volley	Eagle	35 sec	Hurl 5 feathers that deal [18%] damage.	Makes enemies Vulnerable if hit by at least 3 feathers.	Hurls 3 additional feathers, dealing 30% more damage.	Feathers fly 50% further; +0.2% Crit Chance per Vigor.
Rake	Jaguar	30 sec	Rake enemies, dealing [28%] damage, then exploding for [56%] damage.	Grants a stack of Ferocity.	Reduces longest Cooldown by 0.5 seconds per hit.	Vigor cost reduced by 2 per Ferocity stack.
Stinger	Centipede	40 sec	Deal [98%] damage in a small area; affects Poisoned enemies.	Applies 50% Base damage as Poison over 6 seconds.	Heals for 10% Max Life if hitting a Vulnerable enemy.	+5% Direct damage to Elites for each Nearby Poisoned enemy.

Basic Skills

Basic Skills: These generate Vigor and apply pressure to enemies. Each skill is linked to a Spirit Guardian, letting you customize your combat style.

Basic Skill	Spirit Guardian	Vigor Generate	Description	Enhanced Effects	Sharp Effects	Accelerated Effects
Withering Fist	Centipede	9 sec	Dart at an enemy, dealing [9%] damage and [42%] Poisoning over 6 seconds. The 3rd attack bursts, slowing nearby enemies.	Gain 1 Vigor per second for each Poisoned enemy, up to 10.	Spreads Poisoning to 3 Nearby enemies; Vulnerable hits spread it too.	Enemies take 20% less damage while Poisoned.
Thrash	Jaguar	8 sec	Dive at an enemy for [14%] damage. The 3rd attack deals [37%] total damage in rapid slashes.	+10 Vigor after killing an enemy, up to 10 casts.	Grants a stack of Ferocity on the 3rd attack.	Continues the 3rd attack if cast again within 1.5 seconds.
Thunderspike	Eagle	9 sec	Quick jab dealing [23%] damage. The 3rd attack does [31%] damage and reduces Evade Cooldown by 5 seconds.	+5 Vigor if you moved in the last 2 seconds.	Strikes again, knocking down distant enemies for 3 seconds.	Attacks with Thunderspike while Evading, making enemies Vulnerable for 2 seconds.
Rock Splitter	Gorilla	11 sec	Rush to clobber enemies, dealing [23%] damage. The 3rd attack hits nearby foes for [40%] damage.	+15% Block Chance for 5 seconds; gain 11 Vigor when blocking.	Knocks enemies back and grants Resolve per hit.	Increases Thorns by 13 for 5 seconds; 3rd attack deals 100% Thorns damage.

Defensive Skills

Defensive Skills: To stay alive in Sanctuary, you need protection. Abilities like Warding Shield boost your defense, allowing you to take hits while still dishing out damage.

Defensive Skill	Guardian	Cooldown	Description	Enhanced Effects	Adaptable Effects	Reinforced Effects
Armored Hide	Gorilla	25 sec	Become Unstoppable and gain 100% Block Chance for 4.2 seconds. Passive: Gain 5 Resolve every 5 seconds.	Grants Max Resolve and increases Thorns for duration.	Evade through enemies to deal Thorns damage and Heal for 5%.	Increases Block Reduction by 5% per Nearby enemy.
Concussive Stomp	Gorilla	10 sec	Release a shockwave dealing 23% damage and Knock Down enemies for 4.2 seconds.	Grants Barrier equal to 10% Max Life per enemy hit.	Dodge next 3 attacks after recovery.	Gains an additional Charge and deals 500% damage to Unstoppable enemies.
Counterattack	Jaguar	13 sec	Dodge direct attacks for 2 seconds. Gain 40% Dodge Chance and retaliate for 112% damage.	Reduces Cooldown by 0.5 seconds per Ferocity stack.	Reflect Crowd Control to Close enemies when dodging.	Increases Critical Strike Damage by 10% per Close enemy.
Scourge	Centipede	12 sec	Summon insects to Fear and Slow enemies for 3 seconds while applying 140% Poisoning damage over 6 seconds.	Gain 1% increased damage vs Crowd Controlled enemies per hit.	Up to 50% chance to Life Steal 35% damage done.	Grants 100% Max Vigor over 6 seconds.

Focus Skills

Focus Skills: These skills boost your combat power, helping the Spiritborn strike with precision. Abilities like Vortex pull in enemies for devastating follow-up attacks, making them key for crowd control and maximizing damage.

Focus Skill	Spirit Guardian	Cooldown	Description	Enhanced Effects	Measured Effects	Replenishing Effects
Vortex	Eagle	12 sec	Creates a cyclone that pulls enemies and deals [51%] damage.	Increases next skill's damage by 20%.	200% more damage with an active Barrier; knocks down enemies for 3 seconds.	Critical Strikes reduce Cooldown by 1 second.
Soar	Eagle	15 sec	Flies up, making enemies Vulnerable for 5 seconds, then crashes down for [70%] damage.	Guarantees a Critical Strike on the next hit; grants 50% Movement Speed if no enemies are hit.	Makes you Unstoppable for 3 seconds.	Leaves a cloud that keeps enemies Vulnerable for 7 seconds.
Ravager	Jaguar	20 sec	Unleashes a roar, causing attacks to deal [84%] damage over 6 seconds.	Extends duration by 2 seconds per kill (min. 0.5 seconds).	Core Skills dash to the target; increases Vigor Generation by 30%.	Stockpiles Healing to strike Elite enemies up to 4 times.
Toxic Skin	Centipede	15 sec	Poisons attackers for [42%] damage over 3 seconds; creates a trail of toxins and makes you Unhindered.	Increases Poisoning by 100% while active.	Deals an extra 25% damage as Critical Strikes to Vulnerable enemies.	Increases Thorns damage to Poisoned enemies by 100%.

Potency Skills

Potency Skills: These boost the Spiritborn's damage while keeping a tactical edge.

Potency Skill	Spirit Guardian	Cooldown	Description	Enhanced Effects	Poised Effects	Invasive Effects
Payback	Gorilla	12 sec	Smash enemies for [140%] damage; reduce cooldown by 1 second when attacked.	Damage from Payback increases by 5% for 60 seconds, up to 75%.	Grants Vigor when damaged; now a Core Skill that consumes Vigor for extra damage.	Control impaired while on cooldown makes it free and grants Unstoppable for 3 seconds (once every 30 seconds).
Razor Wings	Eagle	10 sec	Launch razor feathers, dealing [70%] damage both ways.	Enemies become Vulnerable for 5 seconds on Critical Strike.	10% chance to regain a Charge on second hit; doubles with Barrier.	Consumes 3 Charges to send out 3 wings at once.
Rushing Claw	Jaguar	4, 4 per 20 sec	Slash through enemies for [70%] damage total.	Enemies take 10% increased damage, up to 80%.	Gain 25% Dodge Chance for 3 seconds when hitting an Elite.	Last Charge refills all Charges by consuming 4 stacks of Ferocity.
Touch of Death	Centipede	15 sec	Strike an enemy for 5% damage and [420%] Poisoning over 9 seconds; spawns a damaging swarm.	Heals 2% of Maximum Life per second, total 18%; remaining healing upon hatch.	Now a Core Skill costing 70 Vigor with no Cooldown.	Swarm bursts every second, applying 30% Poisoning damage to nearby enemies.

Spirit Hall: The Unique Class Mechanic

Spirit Hall - The Unique Spiritborn Mechanic. In Diablo 4, each class has special mechanics that add depth to the gameplay, and the Spiritborn is no different.

• Primary Spirit Guardian: This choice changes all your skills to match the element of your chosen guardian, giving you a fresh playstyle. For example, pick Kwatli the Eagle for faster movement and lightning damage or go with Rezoka the Jaguar for fire attacks and rapid multi-strikes.
• Secondary Spirit Guardian: This gives you a passive bonus to support your combat. Choose Balazan the Centipede for a poison debuff, making your attacks even deadlier against tougher enemies.

The Spiritborn's connection to Spirit Guardians allows for flexible and strategic combat. Each guardian adds a unique touch, so try out different combinations to find what works best for your team and your playstyle.

Balazan the Centipede

Balazan masters poison and life-draining effects. This guardian brings a Drain Life mechanic, healing the Spiritborn with every enemy defeated. Known as The Devourer, Balazan serves as a menacing force; his abilities weaken enemies while healing you, making him perfect for players who want to sustain themselves while dealing poison damage.

Kwatli the Eagle

Kwatli uses lightning and agility to deliver fast, tactical hits. With his skill The Seeker, Kwatli applies Vulnerable status to enemies, increasing the damage they take. If you enjoy hit-and-run tactics and staying mobile, The Seeker is your go-to guardian.

Wumba the Gorilla

Wumba excels in physical damage and defense. The Protector Wumba not only pummels enemies but also grants a Barrier to nearby allies, reinforcing the team's defenses during chaotic battles. Perfect for players who like a tanky, team-focused role that still packs a punch.

Rezoka the Jaguar

Rezoka unleashes Fire Damage, symbolizing aggression and speed. As a fierce Hunter, this guardian thrives on Attack Speed and kill streaks, rapidly dealing immense damage. Rezoka’s ability to reset Cooldowns allows for relentless assaults, If you love aggressive, high-speed combat, Rezoka is your best pick.

Spiritborn Legendary Aspects

Legendary Aspects are powerful upgrades for your gear that make your Spiritborn even stronger. You can transfer these Aspects to Rare or Legendary items, customizing your character to match your playstyle. How to Get Legendary Aspects:

• Complete Dungeons: Earn Aspects by finishing dungeons. Some are for all classes, but many are specific to the Spiritborn, boosting their unique abilities.
• Salvage Legendary Items: If you don’t need a Legendary item, you can salvage it at the Blacksmith to get its Aspect. This helps you save space and learn new Aspects for your Codex of Power.
• Codex of Power: This tracks all the Aspects you’ve unlocked. You can easily apply them to gear whenever needed, making it a great tool for customizing your build.

Each Spiritborn Aspect gives you class-specific bonuses. For example, some Aspects increase poison damage or movement speed when channeling the Eagle’s energy. These effects improve your damage and survivability, helping you in tough fights.

Spiritborn Unique Items

Unique items are the best gear you can get in Diablo 4, offering huge boosts that can totally change your gameplay. These weapons, armor, and jewelry come with fixed Affixes and a Unique Power, letting you fine-tune your Spiritborn's skills and playstyle. Types of Unique Items:

• General Uniques: These can be used by any class and offer solid bonuses like extra damage or better defense. They’re great for boosting your overall performance.
• Class-Specific Uniques: Made just for the Spiritborn, these items enhance your class mechanics, like boosting the powers of your Spirit Guardians, making your Build even stronger.
• Mythic Uniques: The rarest and most powerful items in the game. These can totally transform your character, giving you massive advantages in the toughest battles.

Spiritborn Class The Primary Stats

In Diablo 4, the Spiritborn class has four main attributes that boost your gameplay and make you stronger in combat. Each attribute offers different benefits, shaping how your Spiritborn performs on the battlefield:

• Strength: This adds 1 point of armor per investment and boosts your Critical Strike Chance by 2% for every 100 points. It helps you survive longer and gives you a critical damage boost during intense fights.
• Intelligence: This improves your resistances, giving 2.5% for every 100 points, and increases your resource generation by 3% per 100 points. Intelligence is key to keeping your Vigor (your energy) full, so you can keep using powerful skills.
• Willpower: While Willpower boosts your healing by 10% per 100 points and increases Overpower damage by 25% per 100 points, it’s not as flashy as the other attributes. The healing boost can keep you alive in long battles.
• Dexterity: This is the Spiritborn’s main attribute. For every 100 points, Dexterity boosts your skill damage by 10% and your Dodge Chance by 1%. It’s all about agility, boosting your damage while helping you dodge dangerous hits.

Out of these, Dexterity is the most important for dealing massive damage. Strength and Intelligence provide extra offense and defense, while Willpower helps with healing and survivability.

Final Thoughts

The Spiritborn class in Diablo 4 is a breath of fresh air, introducing dynamic gameplay mechanics that cater to both aggressive and defensive playstyles. With its deep ties to nature and powerful animal spirits, the Spiritborn stands out as a versatile predator ready to tackle any challenge that comes their way.

And with Diablo 4 Builds Boost, you can speed up your progress and get your Spiritborn fully ready for action. Skip the grind, pick your perfect build and jump into the game with a hero set for any adventure!

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• 28.10.2024 - Diablo 4 Spiritborn Class overview published.