It is unlikely that Blizzard will make Angels as well as Demons into classes, since the game's focus is on those stuck between them. In reality, though, as the only mortal stuck between Heaven and Hell, Tyrael sits in an unusual position in the entire Diablo lore. He will more likely be an equalizer in the story, maybe even an impartial voice, instead of taking sides like he did in the past. Even when forced to take sides, Tyrael is now aware of the true value of the mortals and that's what he'll be doing to play a role in the events that unfold in D2R Items.

Blizzard's method of speccing your character's spec in Diablo 4 is a blend of the strategy of the studio for Diablo 2 and Diablo 3. Executive producer and director of the Diablo franchise Rod Fergusson put it, "Diablo 2 felt like you had to lock yourself in. You could change your spec one time per difficulty. In D3, you kind altered your appearance as if you would change your clothes. Everything was gear-based as opposed to skill-based."Fergusson added, "I think the fact that we have skills on the equipment [in Diablo 4] is really nice for experimentation -- as a sorceress I [might] get Blizzard [on a pair of boots] three levels before I should and I can try Blizzard to see if I actually want it."

Game Director Joe Shely told Polygon in an interview at a roundtable that "having your character appear to be a compilation of choices that you've made could lead to fascinating decisions, or interesting opportunities."Shely declared it's because the Diablo crew is mindful that new players particularly early on, won't know the full extent of Buy D2R items PS4 each class' set of capabilities. They will be looking to test their skills.