Season 12 Project Diablo 2 Tier List/Infographic In-Depth Video! - All Classes - 120+ Builds Tested!

As with the last Tier Lists, the S12 one is based on a true bell curve with C/C+ being the dead center (perfectly average build). C is now considered to be a "good" build, whereas anything above is degrees above average, and anything below is "slow", but viable. This Tier List is also equipped with Fortified, Budget, Hardcore, and T1/T2 Map indicators for every build! All 7 Project Diablo 2 (PD2) Classes and 120+ Builds (Built around Skills and Skill Procs with Synergies) were directly tested for Late Game Mapping strength throughout the PD2 Season 10-12 Closed Betas depending on changes (Season 12 Starts 11/28/25 10:00AM PT)! ~200 Hours of testing was done. I also released additional mini guides/demos for interesting/powerful builds this season, which can be accessed from my channel alongside 60+ relevant guides from previous seasons! Complete testing footage is available in my Twitch VODs for each season! Testing is performed with near maxed out builds in optimal 0% Maximum Life T3 maps hovering around 120% Density (Closed Beta only allows for limited testing of corruptions) for purposes of standardization. A decent number of builds, physical and magic ones dependent on +1 to All Skill corruptions and other janky non-corruption setups, were given 1/3 - 2/3 Tier handicaps to account for their being tested at a somewhat lower level than their elemental counterparts that depend more on sockets and facets for damage, which are fully testable in the Beta. As Beta Patches came in, Builds/Skills were tested and retested till the end! Tier differences from last season are the result of balance changes in the S12 Patch Notes, improved/more rigorous testing, changing relative positioning, and margin of error. I also provide several Infographic overviews of the best Ladder Starters for LOD content, Uber Killers (Uber Tristram/Diablo Clone/Rathma/Lucion), Biggest Movers (from S11 to S12), Overall Top 10 Solo Mappers, Overall Class Power Ranking, Group Mapping Powerhouses, Solo Dungeon Capability, New Builds, and S12 Map Tiers and Immunities.

The Tier List shown in the video is accurate as of the release of the Open Beta Patch Notes on 11/24/25. In response to any last minute patch additions, additional Tier List changes may be made accordingly just before or after the season begins based on qualitative evaluations of potential impact. Make sure to check the Spreadsheet for updates in the days just before and after the reset! I rate all Builds in their Late Game Mapping speed from Tiers S-F (S, A, B, C, D, F) with C being the standard for a Decent/Balanced Build, and S- or above perhaps being a bit or more than a bit Overpowered (one of the best mapping builds - god mode with gear!) and F being Very Slow. Keep in mind that builds even C or B Tier builds can compete with the best builds in lower tier maps as well (we test using T3's due to their optimal stats for farming including loot and EXP)! Hope this video helps build confidence in choosing and/or working towards Builds throughout Project Diablo 2 Season 12!

S12 Late Game Mapping Tier List/Infographic Link:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

S12 Data Sheet:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

Ultimate Farming Guide:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

S12 Suffering Patch Notes:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s...

DH Loot Filter:

https://github.com/DarkHumility/DHFil...

AKA the ADevDH filter in the Launcher!

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https://live.projectdiablo2.com/

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
4:30 Guided Tour
18:30 S12 Data
30:30 Ultimate Farming Guide
39:45 LGSM Tier List Overview
51:15 Sorceress Builds
1:39:10 Druid Builds
2:20:08 Assassin Builds
2:57:10 Barbarian Builds
3:12:42 Amazon Builds
3:40:20 Necromancer Builds
4:00:48 Paladin Builds
4:16:10 Solo Mapping Top 10
4:18:15 S11 to S12 Biggest Movers
4:20:39 Overall Class Power Ranking
4:25:27 Starter Builds
4:28:18 Bossing Builds
4:30:59 Q & A
4:55:05 Outro