Diablo 4 players don’t have to wait until next year’s Lord of Hatred expansion to play one of its new classes, as the fan-favorite Paladin is playable right now.
As announced at The Game Awards, Diablo 4’s second expansion, Lord of Hatred, will release on April 28, 2026, but the Paladin will be playable immediately for those who preorder Lord of Hatred. Those who preorder will also instantly unlock an additional stash tab, two more character slots, and three World of Warcraft housing decor items.
The Paladin last appeared in Diablo 2, with Diablo 3 and the mobile spin-off Diablo Immortal instead featuring the Crusader. In a press release, Blizzard said the Paladin will use melee weapons and divine powers to strike down enemies with “unwavering faith and overwhelming force.”
