The Warlock is one of the most talked-about classes in Diablo IV, and Blizzard is giving every player a free week to find out why. No expansion purchase required, no redemption codes, no hoops to jump through. Just log in, create a character, and start bending demons to your will.
The trial runs from June 30 to July 7, timed perfectly with the launch of Season 14: Death Awakening. That means you get to test one of the game's most powerful classes while a brand-new season kicks off around you. If that doesn't sell you on trying it, nothing will.
When does the Diablo 4 Warlock free trial start?
The trial goes live on June 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT and wraps up exactly one week later on July 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT. The table below covers every major time zone so you know exactly when to log in.
How do you claim the Warlock free trial in Diablo 4?
The process is about as simple as it gets. During the trial window, log into Diablo 4, head to character creation, and select the Warlock. That's it. No promotional code, no Battle.net account linking, no special menu to navigate.
The free trial lets you play the Warlock up to level 30. That's enough to unlock a solid chunk of the skill tree and get a genuine feel for how the class handles in both the campaign and seasonal content.
Warlock class select screen
What happens to your progress after the trial ends?
This is the part that makes the trial genuinely worthwhile rather than just a demo. If you purchase the Lord of Hatred expansion after the free week, your Warlock character carries over with all its progress intact. You won't lose your level 30 head start or any gear you've accumulated.
The Warlock is locked behind Lord of Hatred outside of this trial period, so the free week is the only way to test the class without committing to the expansion first. Given that the Warlock is sitting near the top of the current meta, that's a meaningful offer. Check out the Diablo 4 Season 13 best builds tier list to see exactly where it stacks up against every other class.
Is the Warlock worth buying after the trial?
After spending time with the class through the trial window, the answer for most players will be yes, especially if you're already invested in the Season 14 content. The Warlock's demon-bending playstyle is genuinely different from the existing roster, and the class has the build depth to stay interesting well past the trial's level 30 cap.
For players who want to hit the ground running after buying the expansion, the best Warlock build for Season 13 covers the Dread Claws setup that clears Torment content efficiently. The Lord of Hatred War Plans guide is also worth reading before you commit, since it breaks down everything the expansion adds beyond just the new class.
For a full breakdown of every class, build, and mechanic available in Season 14 and beyond, the Diablo IV guides collection has everything you need to stay ahead of the meta.