The race to master Diablo II: Resurrected’s newest class is already reaching major milestones.
Just days after the launch of the Reign of the Warlock update, the first player has officially reached Level 99 on a Warlock, marking a significant achievement for the newly introduced demon-summoning class.
As expected, the accomplishment has sparked intense discussion across the Diablo community — especially among ladder and Solo Self-Found players.
A New Class Hits Max Level Fast
The Warlock class, introduced with the latest Diablo II: Resurrected expansion content, quickly became one of the most played builds across ladder and seasonal play. Known for its demon-summoning abilities and dark magic toolkit, the class offers a fresh take on classic Diablo gameplay.
Despite being new, players wasted no time optimizing builds and pushing progression. The first confirmed Level 99 Warlock appeared shortly after the update went live, demonstrating just how quickly the competitive community adapts to new systems.
Reaching Level 99 in Diablo II remains one of the most time-consuming and demanding achievements in the franchise, requiring efficient farming, optimized builds, and long play sessions.
Solo Self-Found Debate Begins
The milestone has also triggered debate within the community over ladder legitimacy and Solo Self-Found (SSF) achievements.
Some players argue that:
- True competitive milestones should focus on SSF characters
- Group play and trading accelerate leveling too much
- Separate leaderboards would highlight solo achievements
Others maintain that the first overall Level 99 milestone — regardless of playstyle — is still an impressive accomplishment.
These debates are nothing new in Diablo’s ladder scene, but the arrival of a new class has reignited discussions about how progression races should be tracked and recognized.
Warlock Builds Already Evolving
With one player already reaching Level 99, theorycrafters are now analyzing the most effective Warlock builds for both ladder and endgame farming.
Early trends suggest:
- Summoning-heavy builds dominate early progression
- Hybrid curse and damage setups scale well into late game
- Gear optimization remains critical for efficient leveling
As more players approach max level, expect build diversity to expand and new optimization strategies to emerge.
Ladder Momentum Continues
The Warlock’s arrival has breathed new life into Diablo II: Resurrected’s ladder scene. Streams, build guides, and leaderboard tracking are seeing increased activity as players compete to refine their characters and climb rankings.
While reaching Level 99 is only the beginning for many hardcore players, being the first to do so with a new class is a milestone that will be remembered for this ladder season.
With competition intensifying and builds evolving daily, the Warlock era in Diablo II: Resurrected is just getting started.
