In a nutshell

• Diablo IV will be getting a new expansion on October 8 across all platforms
• Entitled Vessel of Hatred, the expansion will bring a new class called the Spiritborn
• The Spiritborn is a new class that calls upon the strengths of four Spirit Guardians: Jaguar, Gorilla, Eagle, and Centipede.

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed details about the new Spiritborn class that’s coming to the Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Expansion on October 8.

In a special livestream from the Xbox Studio, community director Adam Fletcher, game director Brent Gibson, associate narrative designer Eleni Rivera-Colon, art director Nick Chilano, and game designer Bjorn Mikkelson revealed details about the Spiritborn’s lore, class mechanics, itemization, and more!

The Spiritborn is an entirely new class in Diablo IV that calls upon the strengths of four Spirit Guardians: Jaguar, Gorilla, Eagle, and Centipede. They are masters of hand-to-hand combat with a versatile playstyle that allows them to slay demons with the aid of spirit energy.

They hail from the brand-new Nahantu region and have a rich history that revolves around their dedication to protecting the Spirit Realm, a ghostly reflection of Sanctuary where the souls of the jungle have a purpose beyond life.

When able, players can use the Spirit Hall to enhance a Spiritborn build by choosing a Primary Spirit for a special bonus and adding the Spirit’s Skill Tag to all skills. At Level 30, players can choose a secondary bonus from the same Guardian or a different one that will either strengthen the bond or intertwine it with another Guardian’s mechanics.

New Legendaries and Uniques tailored to the Spiritborn will be available with the Vessel of Hatred expansion. These items can lean into different playstyles of the Spirit Guardians, augment or amplify skills, or amplify a player’s inherent power.

A new class quest will be available for the Spiritborn once players have reached Level 15. Embarking on this quest will allow players to become attuned to the ways of the Spirit Guardians and unlock the Spirit Hall.

Diablo IV’s Vessel of Hatred expansion is launching on October 8.