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With the news that D4 Materials for SaleSeason 8 will nerf some of the "overpowered" builds, it's time to start speculating: What’s going to dominate next? If history teaches us anything, it's that whenever top-tier builds get nerfed, something new and unexpected rises to fill the gap.
I'm predicting that rogue builds — especially combo-point based ones like Twisting Blades — are going to surge in popularity. They’ve been strong for a few seasons but overshadowed by busted Sorcerer and Druid builds. Now that those top builds are getting hit, rogues could finally have their moment in the spotlight. Especially with some of the new seasonal mechanics rumored to boost mobility and crit-chance — rogue players are going to feast.
Necromancers might also make a comeback, but only if Blizzard gives minions some love. Blood and Bone builds are fun, but still a little squishy compared to armor-stacking metas. I’m keeping a close eye on anything that helps survivability in the early game; whoever survives the initial grind is usually the one who dominates the leaderboards later.
Another sleeper pick? Thorns Barbarians. They were already good if you could survive the scaling issues. If everyone else slows down due to nerfs, the patient, tanky barbs could claw their way to the top again.
Of course, it's all theory until the new patch notes and PTR feedback roll out. But half the fun of Diablo is trying to predict and outsmart the coming shifts. Whether you're sticking with your old favorite or prepping something new, Season 8 is shaping up to be a wild ride.
What are your early predictions? Any spicy buy diablo 4 items off-meta builds you think will crush it this season?