Datamine Unveils Diablo 4’s Second New Lord of Hatred Class

Casey Halston

Published: February 11, 2026 5:48 PM ET

Datamine Unveils Diablo 4’s Second New Lord of Hatred Class

Blizzard Entertainment has announced an exciting expansion for Diablo 4 titled Lord of Hatred. This expansion will introduce two new classes to the popular action role-playing game. While the Paladin has been fully detailed, new insights hint at the second class, speculated to be the Warlock.

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Class Details

Launched in the summer of 2023, Diablo 4 continues to thrive. The latest expansion, announced at The Game Awards in 2025, promises engaging new content for both PC and console players. Fans are eagerly anticipating the debut of the new classes set for release on April 28, 2026.

Paladin Class Confirmation

The Paladin class has been officially revealed, showcasing its unique abilities and gameplay features. The cinematic trailer has generated significant excitement within the community. Blizzard has provided comprehensive details about the Paladin’s functions, fueling anticipation for its presence in the game.

Datamined Revelations about the Second Class

Recent discoveries from datamined files suggest that the second new class could be the Warlock. A dataminer examined the 2.6 PTR files and found art assets that support this theory. Initial speculation leaned towards the Warlock, but some fans also entertained the idea of a new Blood Knight class.

Official announcement of Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred at The Game Awards 2025
Paladin class fully revealed
Datamined evidence points to the Warlock as the second class
Release date set for April 28, 2026

The dataminer uncovered a significant file labeled “2DUI_Expansion2_Info_Page_01_WarlockUpdate_0”, which reinforces the Warlock theory. This hints at an intriguing combination of light and dark elements between the two new classes.

Looking Ahead

As players await confirmation from Blizzard, the excitement surrounding the Warlock’s unique Pact magic sparks discussions within the community. The introduction of these classes is expected to open new gameplay opportunities within the expansive adventures of Diablo 4.