Best Druid Builds in Diablo 2 Resurrected

This page of the Diablo 2 Resurrected game guide provides information on the top builds for the Druid class.

In this guide to Diablo 2 Resurrected, we have compiled a list of popular and effective builds for the Druid class.

While the Druid has many build variants, most of them revolve around transformation and maxing out a single skill, rather than creating more complex combinations. However, we will focus on more interesting builds that require further explanation.

• Wind Druid
• Fire Druid
• Rabies Werewolf
• Fury Werewolf

Wind Druid

Example Wind Druid build for Level 50

The Wind Druid utilizes wind magic and is a powerful build with spells that deal massive amounts of damage. However, the damage is purely magical, making it slightly more challenging to play at higher levels. The spells have strong synergies with each other, making the Druid a specialist in one field. The spells are ranged, so you will need someone to distract the enemies. The main attacks used are Hurricane and Tornado, but you need to be close to your opponents. Health and defense are crucial in this build.

1. Skills: The main skills to focus on are the elemental spells: Cyclone Armor, Twister, Tornado, and Hurricane. The armor provides partial protection, and the Hurricane injures enemies nearby the Druid. Use Tornado or Twister to attack, and the latter, although weaker, additionally stuns enemies. Summoned creatures are also useful, depending on your preferences (Wolves/Grizzly, Oak Sage, and optionally Raven).
2. Attributes: Strength and Dexterity depend on the equipment. However, focus more on the armor than the weapon using magic. Energy – none. Vitality – all remaining points.
3. Mercenaries: You need a tank, so both Desert Mercenaries and Iron Wolves will work. It’s a good idea to hire Barbarians at Level 5 until you get the proper equipment giving buffs for Desert Mercenaries.

Fire Druid

Example Fire Druid build for Level 50

The Fire Druid uses fire spells, which are weakened at the highest difficulty level, and enemies often have resistance to fire damage. Spells worth investing in are Fire Ball, which inflicts physical injuries, and Fissure, which deals area damage (you can summon two Fissures at once). You can use other spells, but avoid Volcano and Armageddon. Although they are high-level spells, they are impractical and ultimately quite weak (opponents often do not receive damage from these attacks because they’re randomly placed on the arena).

1. Abilities: Fissure and Fire Ball are the main spells, with Volcano and Firestorm synergizing with them. For fighting bosses, Firestorm is recommended. You can also use Summoning spells like Oak Sage, Dire Wolves, or Grizzly to assist you, as they work well with the aforementioned spells. In the early stages of the game, Solar Creeper is useful as the spells consume a lot of Mana.
2. Attributes: Strength and Dexterity should be based on the equipment you have, with focus on armor rather than weapons. Energy can be allocated a few points before resetting skills, as your character level increases, you will receive more Mana. Vitality should receive all remaining points.
3. Mercenaries: Barbarians are the best choice for a tank, but Desert Mercenaries and Iron Wolves can also work.

Rabies Werewolf

This build is centered around the Werewolf transformation and the Rabies skill, with focus on hit-and-run tactics. The Rabies poison spreads from one enemy to the others nearby, even if the enemy is resistant to poison. This is an efficient way to level up quickly, by eliminating large groups of enemies. For additional skills, leftover points can be invested in your preferred skills.

1. Abilities: The main spells are Werewolf, Lycanthropy, and Rabies. Poison Creeper synergizes with them, with Oak Sage or Heart of the Wolverine as buffs. Offensive skills like Feral Rage or Fury can also be invested in, as well as Summon Dire Wolf for summoning assistance.
2. Attributes: Strength and Dexterity should be based on equipment, as your weapon doesn’t matter much once you transform. Energy can receive a few points before resetting skills, as your character level increases, you will receive more Mana. Vitality should receive all remaining points.
3. Mercenaries: Rogue Archers or Iron Wolves can be used, but Barbarians are the best choice for finishing off weakened enemies.

Fury Werewolf

The Fury Werewolf build focuses on obtaining high health and using the Fury skill to spread chaos. The skill also increases speed, making it a dynamic character to play.

1. Abilities: The main spells are Werewolf, Lycanthropy, and Fury. Heart of Wolverine or Oak Sage can be used for defense or attack, respectively. Summon Grizzly can also be used to draw enemies away.
2. Attributes: Strength and Dexterity should be based on equipment. Energy should receive no points, and all remaining points should be invested in Vitality.
3. Mercenaries: Barbarians or Desert Mercenaries are recommended.

FAQ

1. What are the best builds for Druid in Diablo 2 Resurrected?

Druids in Diablo 2 Resurrected are versatile characters that can excel in various roles, such as melee fighters, spellcasters, and summoners. Some of the best Druid builds in the game include:

• Wind Druid: focuses on the Cyclone Armor and Tornado spells to deal high area damage and knockback. It’s a great build for PvE and PvP alike.
• Fire Druid: uses the Flame Dash and Armageddon spells to deal massive fire damage to enemies. It’s a good build for PvE but can struggle in PvP due to its slow casting speed.
• Summoner Druid: relies on the Raven, Grizzly, and Dire Wolf summons to tank and deal damage while the Druid provides support with spells like Oak Sage and Heart of Wolverine. It’s a solid build for PvE but can be challenging to play in PvP.

2. Which skills should I prioritize for a Druid build?

The skills you should prioritize for a Druid build depend on the specific build you’re going for. However, some essential skills for most Druid builds include:

• Summoning: especially if you’re going for a summoner build, you’ll want to invest in skills like Raven, Grizzly, and Dire Wolf to have strong pets that can tank and fight for you.
• Elemental spells: whether you’re focusing on wind, fire, or cold spells, you’ll want to invest in skills that boost your damage and casting speed, such as Cyclone Armor, Tornado, Flame Dash, Armageddon, and Arctic Blast.
• Support spells: Druids have several spells that provide useful buffs and debuffs, such as Oak Sage, Heart of Wolverine, Cyclone Armor, and Twister. Invest in these spells to increase your survivability and damage output.

3. How can I gear up my Druid build in Diablo 2 Resurrected?

Gearing up your Druid build in Diablo 2 Resurrected can be a daunting task, but there are several tips and strategies you can follow:

• Focus on getting items that boost your specific build’s damage or survivability, such as items with +skills, +elemental damage, +resistances, or +life/mana.
• Look for runewords that can give your items powerful bonuses, such as ‘Enigma’ for teleportation or ‘Breath of the Dying’ for massive damage.
• Try to get unique or set items that complement your build’s playstyle or strategy, such as ‘Stormshield’ for defense or ‘Aldur’s Watchtower’ for fire damage.
• Don’t overlook crafting: use the Horadric Cube to craft items with specific properties, such as gloves with +skills or boots with faster run/walk.