The second new character class featured in the upcoming Diablo IV expansion, Lord of Hatred, has apparently been leaked.
A datamine of the Diablo IV game files (via inudax on Reddit) has revealed the name and key art for the second new character class featured in the upcoming expansion, Lord of Hatred. Fans were expecting the addition of the Amazon class, owing to the expansion taking place in Skovos, the birthplace of the Askari (aka Amazons). However, that is not the case. Read ahead for further details.
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Second Class Revealed
The latest addition to Diablo IV’s character classes is Warlock. Leaked key art from the upcoming expansion featuring the class can be seen below.
While the Amazon class was a popular choice among fans, the Warlock class makes for an interesting adversary to the other class being added alongside Diablo IV’s Lord of Hatred expansion i.e. Paladin.
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred is set for release on April 28, 2026, across Battle.net, Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The expansion is poised to be a significant step forward for Diablo IV, introducing two new classes, a new region, and a broad redesign of core systems. Blizzard confirmed that the Paladin, one of the franchise’s iconic holy warriors, is playable immediately for anyone who pre-purchases the expansion. This version of the Paladin draws on more than two decades of series history, wielding abilities such as Auras, Blessed Hammer, Blessed Shield, Condemn, Zeal, and Heaven’s Fury. The class also uses a new Oath System that reflects the religious doctrines their order upholds. Pre-purchases additionally include access to Diablo IV’s first expansion, Vessel of Hatred.
Lord of Hatred also expands the world with Skovos, a region steeped in Sanctuary’s earliest history. The zone is defined by volcanic coasts, dense forests, and partially submerged landscapes tied closely to the origins of Lilith and Inarius. Blizzard described Skovos as home to ancient civilizations, sinister cults, and threats rising from both land and sea.
