The strongest sets in season 26

In Season 26 you can farm Paragon levels without end, because the new game mode Echoing Nightmare is by far the best source of experience points. We introduce you to the most important builds of the season.

When does season 26 start?

Season 26 will be on April 15 at 17:00 CEST start and is expected to last 4 months. So enough time to calmly complete all the challenges of the season to secure exclusive cosmetic rewards.

The best builds in Diablo 3: Season 26

The choice of possible builds in Diablo 3 is, as always, enormous. In Season 26 you will also be able to farm experience points more effectively than ever before to increase your Paragon levels. In addition, simple augmentations await you to improve your Ancient Items.

The reason for this is a completely new game mode: Echoing Nightmare. In it you face off against an ever increasing wave of enemies until you are either overwhelmed or even die. Finally, as a reward for a particularly high degree, you will be rewarded with experience points and special gems with which you can augment your ancient items. This saves you a lot of time because the tedious upgrading of Legendary Gems is no longer necessary.

We recommend the following builds per class:

You can get specific details about the necessary items and skills by following the links.

How were the builds chosen? Overall, Diablo 3 offers a healthy selection of good builds, most of which will also reach a high Paragon level thanks to the new game mode. As a result, you have a number of options when exploring the Great Rifts of Nephalem. Some builds can set faster best times to secure the top spots on the leaderboards.

In some cases, like the set Splendor of the Firebird or the monk with the ability Mystical Ally, certain builds have a distinct advantage and are therefore the best choice. In other cases, however, the differences are only minor. For example, demon hunters can use the set Equipment of the Marudeur set slightly better personal bests, but also have to master a much more demanding playstyle, which is why the Set Des Schatten’s Mantle is a valid alternative.

In other cases, classes have received a completely overhauled set, such as the barbarian with The Legacy of Raekor. In this case, the choice is already worthwhile, because in this way you will get to know a completely new style of play. So our recommendations are a cross section of power level, accessibility and originality.

Haedrig’s gift: The starter sets for Season 26

Completing the Seasonal Challenges will reward you with Haedrig’s Gift, which contains a full set per class. Monks and Demon Hunters are lucky enough to get the recommended endgame build set directly this way. All other classes should be able to farm the necessary items for the build of their choice without any problems thanks to Haedrig’s gift. However, since almost all sets can conquer the endgame in Season 26, there is nothing wrong with staying true to your starting set if you like the playstyle.

New seasonal theme: Echoing Nightmare

Not much has changed in Diablo 3 since the Necromancer’s debut. Now, however, you are presented with a completely new game mode. The Wardens of the Greater Rifts have a chance to drop a Frozen Shout. This is the last memory of a fallen nephalem. Now it’s up to you to enter the Echoing Nightmare and see if you’re up to the challenge.

You cannot win an Echoing Nightmare. It ends either with your death or when the enemies overwhelm you with their sheer mass. However, the longer you hold out, the greater your reward. In addition to items and crafting materials, it is above all the experience points that make the mode so lucrative. You level up significantly faster in an Echoing Nightmare than in a Greater Rift.

You also get the gem whisper of repentance. You can use this to upgrade your Ancient Items. So you no longer have to tediously upgrade legendary gems. For more information on the Echoing Nightmare, check out the official blog post.

You will receive these rewards in Season 26

As with every Season, you’ll earn a handful of cosmetic rewards for completing all of the Season’s challenges. In addition to the exclusive character portrait Rakkis’ keepsake you can also get the gluttonous nibble demon secure as a companion.