Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred Beginner’s Guide 2026: Start Here

New player hero standing at the entrance of the Pale Reach opening zone in Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred

New to Diablo 4? This 2026 beginner’s guide covers whether to buy Lord of Hatred, all 7 classes ranked for new players, the best starting difficulty, first playthrough tips, when to care about builds, what to do after the campaign, and the 5 biggest beginner mistakes to avoid.