Season 9 PTR Winners: Builds & Classes Thriving Right Now
Season 9’s PTR brings fresh energy to Diablo 4’s meta, spotlighting certain classes and Diablo 4 Items builds that are currently dominating thanks to the new Horadric Powers system and balance tweaks. Here are the standout winners you need to know:

1. Sorcerer — Lightning Beam Horadric Builds
The Sorcerer has emerged as a clear frontrunner in the Season 9 PTR. Combining the newly introduced Horadric Powers with classic Sorcerer spells, builds focused on Lightning Beam damage excel in both single-target and AoE scenarios.

Why it’s strong: Horadric Infusions add significant damage-over-time effects while Arcana modifiers provide crowd control and survivability boosts. This synergy creates devastating beam spells that chain between enemies, making Sorcerers incredibly effective for both clearing packs and boss fights.

2. Barbarian — Whirlwind Enhanced by Horadric Catalysts
Barbarians continue to thrive with their iconic Whirlwind skill, now supercharged by Horadric Catalysts that add crowd control effects like knockback and stun.

Why it’s strong: The combination of mobility, sustained AoE damage, and the new spell augmentations offers unmatched clear speed and survivability. Horadric Jewels further amplify damage and Diablo IV Items for sale defense, making the Barbarian a reliable powerhouse on the frontline.