Two Diablo 3 Classes Could Lead Diablo 4’s Next Expansion

Okay, spoiler alert for my fellow gamers (whoops). Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred—you’ve been warned. So, expansions, right? They drop a new class and suddenly everything’s upside down. Vessel of Hatred did this with its Spiritborn class, which folks hadn’t even seen before. Now, Blizzard’s got time until 2026 to mull over their next big move. A brand-new class? Maybe. But can they mix it up without sending everyone into chaos? Good question.

See, Spiritborn shook stuff up, and not everyone was thrilled. So maybe, just maybe, the next chapter in this saga doesn’t go all out—we could see some familiar faces instead. Remember the Monk and Crusader from Diablo 3? Oh man, what if they come back like some grand reunion? Those were the days.

Picture this: Mephisto isn’t out of our hair just yet. At the end of Vessel of Hatred, Akarat did something radical—gave up his soul to send Mephisto packing. But old Mephisto found a loophole, now he’s wearing Akarat’s body like a disguise. That ending is like the ultimate cliffhanger, screaming for a follow-up. Anyway—no, wait—imagine the Church of Light has to face off against their own prophet with a side of Mephisto. If Blizzard’s gotta pick a class to add, it should have some churchy vibes, right? The Spiritborn had its connections to the game’s setting, so this new addition should dive deep into the lore.

And here’s where the Monk and Crusader come in. They’d totally slip right into this conflict. Different faiths but still allies? Or maybe not? Who knows. Monk, a speedster with holy fire skills, and Crusader, a hulking wall with more flash than a storm. It’s like they complete each other, like peanut butter and jelly but for gamers.

Anyway, bringing them back wouldn’t just be a nostalgia trip. Squaring off in the realm of Ivgorod could have players rethinking loyalty. Fun fact—the Monk’s been around even beyond Diablo 3, popping up in Hellfire and Diablo Immortal. Crusader’s been around too, making appearances in more games.

So yeah, the game could hit this sweet spot—highlight past classes, venture into new worlds, and tackle a story that’s not even close to finished. Seems like a ride worth taking, right?