D2R Reign of the Warlock DLC: Everything You Need to Know
14.02.2026 - 04:31:32
Diablo 2: Resurrected , Game Guides
Diablo II has not received a new class in 25 years, until now. As part of the celebration, Blizzard dropped an entirely fresh class that had never been seen before in the franchise. I am referring to the Warlock Class, of course, which is a mix of a summoner and caster. You can now play this class when you buy the Reign of the Warlock DLC.
If you are still on the fence about whether you should buy the DLC or not, maybe this article will help you decide. For today, I am going to give you everything you need to know about Diablo II: Resurrected – Reign of the Warlock!
With the arrival of the Warlock Class, you should unlock his full capabilities by equipping him with only the best D2R items.
D2R Warlock Class Mechanics
Well-versed in the sinister magic of demon binding, the Warlock is capable of summoning demons to fight alongside him. These are:
- Goatman: A tanky melee fighter that helps the Warlock in his early progression.
- Tainted: A ranged attacker that spews damaging fireballs to enemies from a distance.
- Defiler: A special demon that can bind the souls of nearby enemies. Those that are affected by the Defiler will take shared damage when at least one of them is attacked.
If the three aforementioned demons are not to your liking, the Warlock can also bind any demon-type monster on the battlefield, so long as they are not any of the main bosses in the game.
Now, the Warlock is not limited to manipulating demons to do all of the dirty work. He can also utilize destructive spells that deal fire or magic damage, depending on which one was used.
For example, the Warlock can conjure a Flame Wave, which starts out as a small wall of fire, then rushes forward shortly after, leaving behind some flames in its wake. The flames that linger after casting Flame Wave can still damage monsters that go near them for a brief period before they dissipate.
In addition, the Warlock is proficient in the Eldritch Arts as well. He can create ethereal copies of his weapon, manipulating it to cleave enemies in melee range or be thrown at monsters if they are far away.
Another interesting thing about the Warlock is that it is the only class in the entire game that can wield a two-handed weapon in one hand. This is possible because he can levitate his equipped weapon.
You can equip something like Mang Song’s Lesson to make enemies more susceptible to fire damage in your main hand, alongside a unique tome in your off-hand. Thanks to this ability, you can combine various D2R runes to form powerful runewords to enhance the Warlock’s powers, such as Obsession and Void.
In a nutshell, the Warlock is capable of the following:
- Demon Summoning: Goatman, Defiler, Tainted
- Demon Binding: Manipulate demon-type monsters
- Bring Chaos: Utilize chaos spells to deal damage
- Eldritch Arts: Wield two-handed weapons in one hand
D2R Quality of Life Updates
The Reign of the Warlock DLC brought with it some amazing quality-of-life features that have long been requested by the community. You will find out more in the next sections:
Loot Filter
After so many years, Diablo II: Resurrected finally has an official loot filter! This feature allows you to show or hide any item in D2R based on the parameters that you have set. Do you want to see only unique items while farming? You can certainly enforce that using the Loot Filter!
The Chronicle
If you are a completionist and you want to be informed of any items you have obtained so far in Diablo II: Resurrected, then you will love this next feature: The Chronicle.
The Chronicle is essentially your online compendium within the game, which lists all of the things you have picked up so far. Not only will you see the name and type of the item, but you can also find other key details like when it dropped, as well as who dropped it.
Currency Stacking
Finally! Blizzard has listened to the community and has implemented currency stacking in Diablo II: Resurrected! You can now stack various D2R currencies, including runes, gems, and materials. This saves you a ton of space, so you don’t have to waste time manually sorting them out!
Advanced Stash Tabs
Blizzard wants you to spend time only on the most important things in D2R. As such, the company has introduced the advanced stash tabs in Diablo II: Resurrected – Reign of the Warlock DLC.
You will still have your usual tabs (1 personal, three shared), but you also receive dedicated stash tabs for your gems, runes, and materials. So, if you are farming for essences to form the Token of Absolution, you simply put them in the “Materials” tab and continue farming shortly after.
D2R Endgame Enhancements
The Reign of the Warlock DLC also implements a couple of enhancements to improve your endgame experience.
Intensified Terror Zones
The difficulty of Terror Zones has been dialed up to 11. In the Reign of the Warlock DLC, the enemies that you face in Terror Zones are a lot stronger than before. Don’t worry, you will be rewarded handsomely if you’re able to defeat the monsters within.
If you’re playing in Hell Difficulty, you’ll come across a new enemy that strikes fear into those who are not prepared: the Herald of Terror. It is basically the mini-boss inside the more difficult Terror Zones. Defeat the Herald of Terror successfully, and it might drop statues that allow you to face an even more fearsome bunch!
Colossal Ancients
When you defeat the Heralds of Terror multiple times, you will receive enough statues to challenge the Colossal Ancients.
The Colossal Ancients are a new pinnacle encounter in Diablo II: Resurrected, where you will meet the fearsome versions of Madawc, Korlic, and Talic. When you defeat one of them, the remaining ancients become more powerful, unlocking new abilities to make your life harder.
You must collect five different statues that are dropped by the Heralds of Terror before you can challenge the Colossal Ancients. Do you think you have what it takes to beat them?
D2R: Reign of the Warlock DLC Availability and Pricing
Do you want to play the Warlock in Diablo II: Resurrected? You should buy the Reign of the Warlock DLC for just $25. That is a massive steal, especially considering the things that you’ll be getting! Take note that you must already have a copy of the base game to avail of the DLC at that price.
If you don’t have Diablo II: Resurrected at all but you are thinking of getting into the action, you can buy the Infernal Edition instead. For only $40, you will receive:
- Diablo II: Resurrected (base game)
- D2R Reign of the Warlock DLC
- Two (2) Stash Tabs
- Two (2) Character Slots
- Kervek the Putrid Pet (for Diablo IV)
- Forbidden Tethers Back Trophy (for Diablo IV)
- Horadric Cube Housing Decor (for World of Warcraft)
It is also worth noting that Diablo II: Resurrected is now available on Steam. You can purchase the Reign of the Warlock DLC from there, and the beauty of it being on the said platform is that it will get discounts during major sales.
Moreover, you can play D2R when you have an Xbox Game Pass subscription. Keep in mind that you’ll only be able to interact with the base game, which means that there is no Reign of the Warlock DLC for you.
FAQ
What is the D2R Warlock Class and How Does It Play?
The Warlock is a master of sinister magic and the Eldritch Arts. He can summon demons to fight with him against the endless hordes of Hell. He is also capable of casting destructive spells that deal magic and fire damage when the need arises.
How Do Summoning, Binding, and Consuming Mechanics Work?
This class is capable of summoning three types of demons, namely the Goatman, the Defiler, and the Tainted. You can use the appropriate spells to summon them at any time.
Demon Binding is possible with the aptly named “Bind Demon” spell. Damage the demon that you want to bind just enough for the spell to be successful. The bound demon can be consumed to get temporary stats as well.
What Quality of Life Updates Were Added in the DLC?
Here is a rundown:
- Loot Filter
- The Chronicle
- Currency Stacking
- Advanced Stash Tabs