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Diablo 4's second expansion drops April 28, 2026, and it's a massive leap from Vessel of Hatred. Lord of Hatred brings two brand-new classes, an entirely new region, a revamped skill tree system, and a new endgame mechanic called War Plans. If you haven't been following the reveals, here's everything in one place.::alert info
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred launches April 28, 2026 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET on PC (Battle.net), PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox Series X/S. Pre-loading is available now.
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## Lord of Hatred Release Date & Price
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- **Release Date** — April 28, 2026 (PC, PS4/5, Xbox)
- **Standard Edition** — $39.99 (expansion only)
- **Deluxe Edition** — $59.99 (expansion + cosmetics + 7-day early access)
- **Ultimate Edition** — $79.99 (expansion + Season 9 Battle Pass + exclusive mount)
- **Base game required** — Yes (Diablo 4 base game, Vessel of Hatred NOT required)
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Blizzard confirmed that Vessel of Hatred ownership is not required — you only need the base Diablo 4 game to access Lord of Hatred. However, the Spiritborn class from Vessel of Hatred remains locked to that expansion.
## The Two New Classes: Paladin and Warlock
### The Paladin — Holy Warrior Reborn
The Paladin returns from Diablo 2, fully rebuilt for Diablo 4's systems. Unlike the Crusader from Diablo 3, Blizzard's 2026 Paladin focuses on **conviction and consecration** — holy ground buffs that punish enemies who linger near the Paladin and empower allies who stand on blessed terrain.
**Key Paladin skills:**
- **Blessed Hammer** — returning iconic skill, now chains between enemies
- **Consecration** — creates a zone of holy fire that buffs the Paladin and slows enemies
- **Divine Shield** — absorbs damage and reflects a portion as holy damage
- **Holy Bolt** — ranged heal/damage hybrid with stacking conviction
- **Vengeance Strike** — delayed burst attack that deals damage based on hits absorbed during the cast window
Paladin plays as a hybrid tank-support, the most durable class in the game. Solo viability is lower than Barbarian or Druid, but in group content (especially the new War Plans system), Paladin is reportedly the strongest..
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