Diablo 5 Reveals New Plague Knight Class

At BlizzCon 2026, Diablo 5 game director Joe Shely confirmed the Plague Knight as the game's first new class. Described as a 'heavily armored' and 'walking death,' the class spreads and consumes disease for power. The Demon Hunter and Monk classes are also confirmed to return. Shely stated Diablo 5 will launch with more classes than any previous game.