Currently there are 3 character classes announced for Diablo 3; the Barbarian, the Wizard and the Witch Doctor. These are the avatar that you can play.
Each class has specific strengths, weaknesses and special abilities which will help you on your role playing quests within the Diablo 3 world. We expect more classes to be announced but here is a brief overview of what we know so far.
The Barbarian
The Barbarian is the staunchest, toughest class available in Diablo 3, absorbing melee damage like a punching bag, he takes a pounding again and again and still gets up for more! The Barbarian can wield two weapons at once which is a tradition established in Diablo 1 & 2. Blizzard refers to the Barbarians as ” immense, relentless, dual-wielding furies of combat”.
The Barbarian’s Special Abilities
The Barbarian has some awesome moves, some new and some old. They include:
- The Cleave
- Ground Storm
- Leap
- Seismic Slam
- Whirlwind
We’ll have more on the Barbarian for you soon.
The Wizard
In the early stages of role playing the Wizard can be one of the weaker classes, a little soft and squishy, but as you level her up, her abilities increase and she becomes one of the most powerful and awe inspiring classes available. She wields ice, fire and electricity to dispense her foe.
The Wizard’s Special Abilities
The has some really amazing tricks up her sleeve – used with a little thought they can get you and your fellow rpg gamers out of a tight spot!
- Disintegrate
- Electrocute
- Teleport
- Magic Missile
- Slow Time
We’ll keep you updated with more news on the Diablo 3 Wizard class as it comes to hand.
The Witch Doctor
The Witch Doctor is a new class to Diablo 3 and looks to be a stunning combination of magic and spiritual powers. He can summon undead creatures to fight for him but also utilizes swarms of insects and mind control powers to dispatch his enemy.
The Witch Doctor’s Special Abilities
- Firebomb
- Horrify
- Locust Swarm
- Mass Confusion
- Soul Harvest
I have to say “”Soul Harvest” sounds liek the freakiest and most macabre ability I’ve come across in a long while! I look forward to trying this one out on the evil beasties 
We’ll bring you more news on the With Doctor and other Diablo 3 classes as it becomes available. Stay tuned.
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March 29th, 2010 at 3:56 am
Lots of good information there. Thanks for sharing that. Can’t wait till the game comes out. There are similar discussions going on, if ya wanna discuss some things about the upcoming Diablo 3 beta check the diablo 3 forums
May 3rd, 2010 at 5:20 pm
A bit outdated, a 4th class is already announced, just check the official site