Diablo II: Resurrected is a classic action-RPG that has been receiving a lot of attention from both new and old players since its return. While veterans may find it familiar, newcomers and those starting with Diablo III may find the game a bit daunting. This guide will help you choose and effectively build your character at the start of the game.

Amazon

In the early stages, Amazons primarily use javelins and bows. Set your secondary attack to throw javelins, which are limited in number but can be replenished through drops and shopkeepers. Also, arrows are more plentiful, so once you get a bow, equip one in your secondary gear.
Start by investing skill points in Critical Strike to significantly increase your damage output. By level six you can add Stinger to your arsenal to enhance your sustained damage.

Druid

Druids have two main skill paths, Shapeshift and Summon, both of which are effective early on. Choose Werewolf Shape initially to strike a balance between tanking and damage. Alternatively, choose Ravens as summonable allies, adding more Ravens with each skill point.
Summoning remains powerful throughout the game, but shape shifting skills like Feral Rage, available at level 12, can also be very beneficial. Focus on enhancing Lycanthropy for shape shifting or increasing your Raven count for summoning.

Necromancer

Summoning shines with the Necromancer, who can summon skeleton warriors from corpses in the early game. Maximize your Skeleton skill to increase your army of undead fighters. Given the Necromancer's fragility, it's wise to also invest in Bone Armor to improve your survivability.

Paladin

With early access to Holy Fire at level six, the Paladin is strong and powerful. Prioritize Holy Fire for early game efficiency. This aura skill periodically deals fire damage to nearby enemies, so it's very effective for clearing out group attacks..

Sorceress

The three skill trees for the Sorceress - Freeze, Lightning, and Fire. All are useful in the late game, but the Freeze spell is particularly useful early on. Skills like Frozen Armor provide a defensive advantage, while Frostbolt and Frost Blast provide reliable damage and crowd control. Fireball is available at level 12, with high damage and area of effect.

Barbarian

The Barbarian is an excellent tank, capable of soaking up damage and controlling combat. Early on, use Barbarian Slam to knock back enemies and avoid being overwhelmed. By level six, gain Shout and Taunt to bolster your defenses and draw enemy attention.

Assassin

For an Assassin, traps are essential. Start with the grenade-like Fire Blast, and at level six, unlock Shock Net to place shock traps. Reach level 12 and gain Flame Wing, a sentinel that can deliver a powerful fire attack to effectively deal with enemies.

RPGStash offers a large number of D2R class guides, providing detailed build instructions for each class in Diablo II: Resurrected, and you can confidently get through the early stages of the game by simply following the guides. If you want to skip these steps early on, you can quickly do so by purchasing D2R Items from RPGStash.