Diablo 4 Season 9 has officially started for nearly a week. Have you been having a headache because you chose the wrong class? Don't worry, you still have a chance to correct it. What class is good for starting the game? Choosing the right one will make the beginning smooth, while choosing the wrong one might make the early stage rather tough. 

This guide will help you analyze the pros and cons of each class for the initial dungeon run in the current version (based on available information), so you can choose one that suits you best. 

If you want to have a great time playing, don't go against the version. Even if you can enhance your character by purchasing Diablo 4 gold, don't do it. 

Ranger 

Advantages 

Top-notch mobility: Multiple displacement skills, extremely flexible in map traversal and dodging, saving time and effort. 

Sufficient early damage: The combination of Blade Dance and Shadow Infusion in the early stage provides decent AOE and single-target damage even at low levels. In the mid-to-late game, you can switch to the trap build for offensive purposes. 

Disadvantage 

Fragile build: Requires some movement skills; mistakes can easily lead to instant death. 

Late-game burst pressure: S9 has been weakened significantly, and the late-game burst pressure to challenge the top-tier nightmares might not be as strong as in previous seasons. 

Shaman 

Advantages 

S9 Potential Stocks: Performed well at the end of S8, not significantly weakened in S9, and widely favored. After being quiet for several seasons, the Spirit Witch is also due to rise. After all, it is a paid profession. Yes, you read that right. Once you choose it, it means you need a large amount of Diablo 4 gold. 

Disadvantage 

The sense of disparity: Compared to the "invincible" version in ancient times, the current version is more "normalized", and some veteran players may feel it's not exciting enough. 

Mage 

Advantages 

High efficiency in clearing monsters: Skills like Fireball, Frostball, and Chain Lightning have a wide range, making them excellent for quickly clearing hordes of small monsters and groups of elites in the early game. 

There are many life-saving skills: Ice Armor, Flame Shield, and Teleportation, which provide good survival guarantees and control/escape capabilities. 

Disadvantage 

The operation is relatively cumbersome: multiple skills and resources need to be managed. 

Change in feel: The S9 mainly promotes the multi-headed snake. The feeling of quick brushing might not be as smooth and direct as the previous electric spear. 

Necromancer 

Advantages 

Summoning Flow Relaxation: With skeleton warriors and golems taking the brunt of the damage in the front line, you can operate with one hand, which is very comfortable. It's the top choice for auto-playing in the late game. 

The new season's mechanism seems to have strengthened the summoning school, making it a great time to conquer the world with minions. 

Disadvantage 

Poor mobility: Slow base movement speed, lack of displacement skills, and low map traversal efficiency are the weak points. Moreover, the new season focuses on the Nightmare Dungeon, and slow movement makes the experience of grinding there less enjoyable. 

High-level challenges are limited: The survival of summoned creatures in the later stages and the AI's intelligence are the bottlenecks. It's quite difficult to break through to the higher levels with pure summoning attacks. 

Barbarian 

Advantages 

Strong sense of impact: Solid close combat experience, cool skin. 

Team core: Battle cry provides a powerful team buff, and has strong monster pulling ability. It is a popular support/control character in teams. 

Disadvantage 

S9 suffers heavy nerfs: Multiple core skills and gameplay elements (especially Earthquake and Dust Devil) have been significantly weakened, and its future is not optimistic in the eyes of most players. 

Druid 

Advantages 

Diverse gameplay: Can transform into a bear or a wolf, capable of both close combat and long-range attacks (storm), can bring pets (vines/wolf packs), with high playability. 

Late-game power: Once the equipment is fully formed (especially for the Padded Bear and Storm Wolf), it can both withstand attacks and deal significant damage, providing a very satisfying experience when clearing the screen. 

Survival Excellence: The bear form is extremely resilient. 

Disadvantage 

Design controversy: Some players think its appearance design is not aesthetically pleasing. Without faith, it might be impossible to keep playing. 

Summary and Selection Recommendations 

The most popular class is the Spirit Witch, followed by Necromancer and Mage. Druid, Ranger and Barbarian are at the bottom. 

Everyone can also vote for the profession they want to play, which can serve as a reference for players who don't know what to choose. 

Final reminder: There is no absolutely perfect profession. The most important thing is to choose the one that best suits your style and patience level! Wish all the Nephalem a smooth start in S9 and a bountiful haul of loot!