Welcome to our list for the best Druid leveling builds for Diablo 4 Season 3. The Druid class is infamous for having a very rough early-game experience, and while that is definitely true, we believe that if you try one of these builds, you will have a smooth leveling experience all the way up to World Tier 3 and 4. These leveling builds have been selected based on the amount of damage they can do, how survivable they are, and how smooth they are to play with very little gear investment.
Some of the weaknesses of these builds can also be alleviated a bit by playing around with the new Governing and Tuning Stones for your Seneschal Companion in Season 3. With all that said, here are the Druid leveling builds we recommend for Season of the Construct.
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Best Druid Leveling Builds For Diablo 4 Season 3
One of the best ways to level up a Druid during Season 3 is by picking the Lightning Storm skill. This skill allows you to conjure up a storm that will periodically hit enemies close to you, and while this is happening, you are also going to be able to use some other skills like Storm Strike and Hurricane to further increase your damage output. This build has amazing AoE clear while also allowing you to stay mobile, as a big chunk of your damage is happening passively around you. Staying on the move is recommended anyway, as this build lacks the survivability of some of the other Druid options on this list. If you are on the hunt for a visually impressive build that does not require too much actions-per-minute, then Lightning Storm might be just for you.
Season 3 also features the new Seneschal companion that you will be able to modify and change its attacks and the bonuses it provides. We recommend creating a companion that buffs your defensive options or does increased single-target damage, as those are the two big weaknesses of this build.
| Pros | Cons |
| Good AoE clear | Low ST damage |
| Fun to play | Low mobility |
| Not gear dependent | Can be resource starved |
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The Pulverize Druid build has become a leveling staple for the past few months, and this season is not any different. It's one of the most visually impressive builds in the game because you become a giant bear, stomp on the ground, and send enemies flying across the screen. The major issue for this build has always been the same - for it to be effective, you are going to need the Shockwave Aspect, which is a random drop and can't be added to your codex through a dungeon.
If you want to have the most fun leveling experience possible, we recommend starting off with one of the other builds on this list and swapping to Pulverize if the Shockwave aspect does end up dropping for you. The build is definitely strong enough to take you to World Tier 3 and 4 even without it, but you are going to struggle at some key points throughout the leveling process.
| Pros | Cons |
| Amazing AoE clear | Key Aspect required |
| Fun to play | Low mobility |
| Really tanky | Resource starved |
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From the limited amount of leveling builds available to the Druid class, Tornado might be the best choice. It's a ranged build that summons tornadoes in front of you that deal periodic damage and can pass through multiple enemies. The skill is a little hard to aim, as the tornadoes move in a random pattern, but the build itself is quite solid and it does not require any external help in the form of aspects or items to be effective. Tornado definitely shines more in AoE situations, as the skill can cover a wide radius and can quickly deal with big packs of monsters. There haven't been any changes in Season 3 that will affect this build in any significant way, but you can definitely boost its effectiveness by modifying your Seneschal companion with single-target damage or buffs.
There is not too much to say about this build; it's survivable, deals consistent damage, and it can carry you to the later stages of the game where you can switch to a stronger and more gear-dependent build.
| Pros | Cons |
| Strong AoE clear | Mediocre ST damage |
| Not gear dependent | Low mobility |
| Really tanky | Resource starved |
That covers the full list of Druid leveling builds we recommend for Diablo 4 Season 3. The Druid class is definitely the hardest one to level, with the least amount of viable builds that feel smooth to play without any investment. Hopefully one of these builds will help you reach the later stages of the game where the Druid truly starts to shine. For more Diablo 4 guides and news, make sure to check out the rest of our website!
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