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There are other variants on the hulking, armored tank archetype, such as gadget-assisted fighters, though those kinds of characters usually rely on elements of steampunk that would be more at home in the Torchlight series and are extremely unlikely to appear on the Diablo 4's list of potential classes Diablo 4 Gold.

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Martial Artistry 

Fisticuffs and fancy footwork dominate the next major melee paradigm, which includes monks and brawlers. Diablo 3's Monk was a joy to play and a good fit for the world, rounding out physical prowess with zealous religiosity. While many fans would happily welcome back the dual-wielding fist-weapon user, it seems somewhat unlikely, given the class's strong association with Diablo 3. More straight forward fist-fighters would likely pale in comparison to the monk's mix of hard hitting melee strikes and faith-based magic, however.

But that does not mean Blizzard should write-off the "my body is my weapon" trope altogether. There are plenty of potential justifications, including a monk who has been tainted by demonic infection, a fist fighter who made a pact with some unknown dark force working against Lilith, some type of grappled-based wrestler, or everyone's favorite Drunken Monk—there's plenty to join the fray.

Swash and Buckle 

The last major melee archetype includes the sneaky, stabby types, though Diablo historically treats rogues as ranged characters—and for good reason, as it is not a game than lends itself to stealth mechanics. That said, there is an enormous opportunity to do something new with a rakish, finesse-based fighter. For example, a Dervish is a fighter who excels at dual wielding and dodging. Clad in lighter armor and using smaller weapons than the barbarian, their kit could revolve around hit and run tactics, assisted by similar gadgets to the Demon Hunter. This character could even hybridize ranged weaponry with melee combat, gaining damage bonuses for using certain abilities in ranged "sweet spots." Given the nostalgic note of Diablos 4's classes so far buy Diablo IV Gold, having the Rogue return as a callback to the original Diablo would be a nice touch.