Each new season in Diablo IV brings balance and changes. Some builds become instant favorites, while others fall by the wayside due to poor stats or awkward controls. Season 10 is no exception. While there are several interesting playstyles currently in vogue, one build stands out as being completely underwhelming: Windclaw Druid. Even if you've spent countless hours farming Diablo 4 gold , this choice still falls short of expectations.

The Windclaw relies primarily on using critical hits in werewolf form to trigger lightning. While leveling up, this build is effective because enemies are weak and the gear requirements are low. New players are often drawn to its fast and flashy animations. Unfortunately, this build's advantages quickly fade.

One of its biggest issues is inconsistency. The Windclaw's damage relies on stacking critical hit chance, but in Diablo IV, gear drops are limited, requiring a significant amount of time to farm. Even if you have decent critical hit rate, your lightning isn't powerful enough, and tough fights feel like a dead end. You can only watch helplessly as enemies chip away at your health, while your attacks feel like sparks, not a torrential downpour.

Survivability is also a problem. Druids are naturally tankier than other classes, but the Windclaw build prioritizes offense over defense. Without strong armor or resistances, you're easily succumbed to sustained action. This imbalance creates a frustrating gameplay experience, constantly refueling and dodging spells while dealing subpar damage.

The frustration extends beyond single-player. In a group, Windclaw players quickly become known for slowing down the pace. Teammates playing optimized builds like Bonespear Necromancer or Ball Lightning Mage are often many times stronger than the Druid. You feel less like a team member and more like a liability, relying on others to pick up the slack. This isn't how anyone wants to be a Legendary Shapeshifter.

It's worth noting that Blizzard doesn't seem to be buffing this build recently. While Druid's talent pool has seen some minor tweaks, none of them directly address the core issues with Windclaw. For the foreseeable future, this path will remain a flashy detour, with better options available. Season 10 has a lot to be excited about, but this build is best avoided, even if you're still looking to pony up Diablo 4 gold buy .