The Druid is nature’s champion in Diablo 4, using the powers of the earth and the animal kingdom to battle Diablo and his minions. The class made its debut in Diablo 2: The Lord of Destruction and is a mainstay in Diablo 4. But now that Mephisto has risen again, players are going to need the best Druid build in Season 13 of Diablo 4.
Below, we’ll reveal what the best build is and show you how to put it together by selecting the best skills and gear. But we’ll also talk about Talismans, Spirit Boons, and which Mercenaries you should bring along for the adventure.
Best Druid Build in Season 13
The best Druid build in Season 13 is the Companion Druid.
This build relies on pets such as wolves, ravens, bears, and poison creepers to deal damage rather than earth spells and shapeshifting. Of course, this is still a balanced build, but it’s one that heavily favours minions/pets, not unlike the Necromancer.
Best Skills
These are the skills you’ll need for the best possible Companion Druid in Diablo 4. These are all the active and passive skills you’ll need, as well as the transformation option, something only the Druid has. The table below will also tell you how many points to put into each skill. Some will need a lot of investment, while others will just need a single point to unlock the skill.
Once you reach the 70-point level cap, your build will be set, and future levels will unlock points on the Paragon board.
| Skill Type | Skill | Points to Spend | Transformation | Enhancement | Passive 1 | Passive 2 |
| Basic | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Core | Stone Burst | 1 | Werebear | Living Stones | Spirit Code Reduction | Armor |
| Defensive | Earthen Bulwark | 10 | Versatile | Travertine Bulwark | Barrier Duration and Bonus | Overpower |
| Defensive | Cyclone Armor | 15 | Versatile | Reversal | Resistance | – |
| Defensive | Debilitating Roar | 1 | Werebear | Roar of Resolve | Increased Duration | Maximum Life |
| Companion | Ravens | 1 | Versatile | Raven Flock | – | – |
| Companion | Wolves | 15 | Versatile | Werewolf Pack | – | – |
| Companion | Poison Creeper | 8 | Versatile | Germinate | – | – |
| Wrath | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ultimate | Grizzly Rage | 15 | Werebear | Cornered Beast | Unstoppable | Cooldown Reduction |
Paragon
You’ll arrive at the Paragon board once you hit the level 70 cap. This was extended from 60 to 70 when the Lord of Hatred expansion arrived, letting players use an extra 10 points.
The paragon board involves unlocking nodes, with each one giving you a stat boost. The aim is to navigate from one side of the board to the other, targeting helpful Glyphs, special nodes that offer greater rewards.
You’ll have a choice of which other boards to move towards, so the table below will show you which Glyphs and boards to target as you progress. It’ll take a long time to reach board 5, but you’ll be incredibly powerful by the time you do.
| Order | Board | Legendary Glyph |
| 1 | Start | Keeper |
| 2 | Untamed | Earth and Sky |
| 3 | Thunderstruck | Dominate |
| 4 | Heightened Malice | Spirit |
| 5 | Lust for Carnage | Wilds |
Spirit Boons
Every class in Diablo 4 has a set of specialist skills that are unique to them. For the Druid, it’s Spirit Boons, a way the Druid can receive buffs from each of the Spirit Animals they hold in reverence. When you’re able to use them, select the following Spirit Boons for this build:
| Spirit Boon | Gift |
| Deer | Gift of the Stag |
| Eagle | Scythe Talons |
| Wolf (Bonded Skill) | Pack Leader |
| Snake | Obsidian Slam |
Mercenary
Mercenaries provide backup in combat, and it pays to hire a mercenary who complements your character class and build.
You also get to choose a reinforcement merc who’s triggered by casting a certain move, but they don’t fight alongside you permanently as your hirling does.
| Mercenary | Hired / Reinforcement | Mercenary Perk | Core Skill | Passive 1 | Iconic Skill | Passive 2 | Cast |
| Raheir | Hired | Valiance | Ground Slam | Raheir’s Aegis | Bastion | Inspirtion | – |
| Varyana | Reinforcement | – | Bloodthirst | – | Any Skill |
Talisman
Talismans were a new addition in the Lord of Hatred expansion and let you add various buffs to your build. Different combinations of Talismans bring different benefits, so knowing which ones to use alongside others can make a massive difference to your power.
Here are the best Talismans to track down for this build:
| Slot | Talisman |
| Legendary Horadric Seal | Seal of Glory |
| Slot 1 | Linta of the Blood Binder |
| Slot 2 | Berú of the Blood Binder |
| Slot 3 | Phoba of the Blood Binder |
| Slot 4 | Mlor of the Blood Binder |
| Slot 5 | Fer of the Blood Binder |
| Slot 6 | Might of the Ursine |
Gear
The armor and weapons you equip in Diablo 4 are a huge part of your build and will not only keep you safe but also enhance your skills and power. This is mostly because of the Aspects that are assigned to gear; these are special powers that can be unlocked and fused into weapons and armor.
Some Aspects come already connected to a piece of gear, while others will need to be found in Dungeons, extracted from a piece of gear, and added to another. You’ll likely do this many times as you switch out equipment for better pieces. The gear below is ideal for this build, but you’ll always be appraising loot, so just know the Aspects on the gear below are what make them special.
| Slot | Item Name | Rarity | Socket(s) |
| Helm | Heir of Perdition | Mythic Unique Helm | NaguCeh Rune |
| Chest Armor | Glynn’s Anvil | Legendary Chest Armor | IgniQue Rune |
| Gloves | Hellbent Commander | Legendary Gloves | Horadric Topaz |
| Pants | Storm’s Companion | Unique Pants | Perfect Sapphire x2 |
| Boots | Overcharged | Legendary Boots | Horadric Topaz |
| Main Hand | Shepherd’s | Legendary Two-Handed Axe | Horadric Topaz x2 |
| Offhand | – | – | – |
| Amulet | Reanimation | Unique Amulet | Perfect Ruby |
| Ring 1 | Accord of the Wilds | Legendary Ring | Horadric Topaz |
| Ring 2 | Stampede | Mythic Unique Ring | Perfect Diamond |
