Blizzard Issues New Official Statement on Diablo 5's Monk Class

Character classes in an action RPG can shape everything from how players approach combat to which abilities they prioritize when building a character. In a franchise like Diablo, fighting demons is central to the experience, and each class in the upcoming release of Diablo 5 needs to offer a distinct playstyle while fitting into the game's larger progression systems. Returning classes in Diablo 5 also give developers a chance to revisit familiar abilities and combat mechanics, although there's the question of whether or not classes are just being "recycled."