There’s less than two weeks to go until the release ofDiablo 2: Resurrected, Blizzard’s long-awaited remaster of the action-RPG from 2000.Diablo 2: Resurrectedwill be a faithful recreation of the original game with improved graphics and controls. This means the game’s seven classes remain unchanged from their original versions, including their skills and abilities.
This continuity enables players to tap into the wealth of character building knowledge thatDiablo 2fanshave built up over the past two decades. New players will want to consider trying out a classicDiablo 2build like the Fury Druid. Also known as the Werewolf Druid, this unusual build maxes out the Druid’s shapeshifting and melee abilities by ignoring his elemental magic. The core of the Fury Druid is fairly straightforward, enabling players to tweak the build to their own preference.
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Skills of the Fury Druid in Diablo 2
The Fury Druid is named for the Furyskill inDiablo 2: Resurrected. This is a capstone ability, only available at level 30 of the Shape Shifting tree. Once unlocked it can transform a Werewolf build into a melee powerhouse. Fury allows the Druid to strike up to five times in quick succession, dividing the attacks between multiple foes if possible.
Fury can only be used in Werewolf form. The build relies heavily on the Strength stat, with smaller investments in Dexterity, Vitality, and Energy. Vitality is a surprisingly low priority for a Fury Druid given how often they’ll be in close combat, and this is due to the other core skills of the build.
Why Play a Fury Druid in Diablo 2: Resurrected?
Because Fury Druids need relatively few skill points inDiablo 2: Resurrectedto get their core build running, they’re free to pick up a few extra tricks. This is the point at which players can tweak the build to their own preference, adding a great deal more flexibility thanmostDiablo 2builds.
While theDiablo 2Sorceress-style elemental skills aren’t recommended due to the Druid being unable to cast while transformed, some skills in the Summoning tree are definitely worthwhile. For example, putting a single point into Summon Dire Wolf, Summon Spirit Wolf, and Summon Grizzly gives access to useful minions which can help to distract enemies and soak up damage.
The Fury Druid is most likely to be a hit with players who want to experiment with perfecting an unusual melee build. While the Barbarian andPaladin classes inDiablo 2: Resurrectedboth offer interesting melee gameplay, the Werewolf Druid has a completely different feel. The combination of low defensive skills, high HP, and life-steal mean the build offers a unique playstyle that can’t be found with any other class.
Diablo 2: Resurrectedreleases September 23 on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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