Diablo 4 Season of Blood Battle Pass Updates

These fixes and changes aim to improve the overall Battle Pass experience for players, making it more accessible and rewarding by automatically redeeming Tiers, lowering level requirements, and adjusting Platinum rewards. Players can now enjoy a more streamlined progression system in the Season of Blood Battle Pass.

1. Battle Pass Smoldering Ashes Tiers:
   • Now auto-redeem.
2. Level Requirements:
   • The level requirements for Battle Pass Smoldering Ashes Tiers have been reduced by 15 levels on average.
3. Platinum Rewards:
   • The amount of Platinum available from Tiers in the Premium Battle Pass has been increased to 700 Platinum, up from the previous 666 Platinum.

Bug Fixes for All Classes

Accessibility Fixes:

These fixes aim to address specific accessibility issues, making the game more user-friendly for players who rely on screen readers or use Xbox Controllers. Players should now have a smoother experience with improved accessibility features in these areas.

Developers work so hard to make all fixes. Here they are for Accessibility:

1. Fixed an issue where the Screen Reader feature wouldn’t read the text displayed on the Delete Character and Skip Campaign buttons.
2. Fixed an issue where the Screen Reader wouldn’t properly read the key-binding for Shift + I.
3. Fixed an issue where the Screen Reader wouldn’t read the Menu button for Xbox Controllers.

The Developers Fixes Specific to Barbarian in Diablo 4's Season of Blood

These fixes demonstrate the developers' efforts to enhance the Barbarian class experience in Diablo 4 and ensure that the skills and aspects function as intended.

1. Earthstriker and Burning Rage Aspects:
   • Fixed an issue where Deathblow with both Earthstriker and Burning Rage Aspects equipped resulted in incorrect damage application.
2. Earthstriker Aspect:
   • Addressed an issue where the guaranteed overpower from Earthstriker did not fully apply to all damage dealt by certain abilities.
3. Bounding Slam:
   • Fixed issues causing the player to warp back to the starting location and get stuck in certain locations or terrain.
4. Charge:
   • Fixed an issue were using Charge at a specific angle on flat walls caused the player to move backward.
5. Conceited Aspect:
   • Resolved an issue where the Conceited Aspect did not grant bonus damage while Iron Skin was active.
6. Expose Vulnerability:
   • The status effect for Expose Vulnerability will now properly display on the bonus bar.
7. Deathblow:
   • Fixed an issue where Deathblow would reset when used on a breakable object.
8. Call of the Ancients:
   • Resolved an issue where Call of the Ancients incorrectly displayed a Lucky Hit chance on the tooltip.
9. Visual Errors:
   • Fixed visual errors for Barbarians when using the Murdering Call emote.
10. Weapon Mastery Aspect:
    • Fixed an issue with inaccurate information in the next rank tooltip for a Weapon Mastery skill with the Weapon Master’s Aspect equipped.
11. Dominate Glyph:
    • Resolved an issue where the timer for the Dominate Glyph would reset when moving items in the inventory.
12. Gushing Wounds:
    • Fixed a tooltip issue where it did not indicate that the bonus is multiplicative.
13. Whirlwind:
    • Resolved an issue where Whirlwind only applied the Expose Vulnerability passive to its first cast.

The Developers Fixes Specific to the Druid in Diablo 4's Season of Blood

These fixes aim to address various bugs and improve the gameplay experience for Druids in Diablo 4's Season of Blood. Players should now encounter fewer issues and enjoy a smoother Druid gameplay experience.

1. Symbiotic Aspect:
   • Fixed an issue where max roll stats were not retained when imprinted on an Amulet.
2. Primal Landslide:
   • Addressed a problem where Terra motes weren't created by free casts of Landslide from the Trampled Earth Aspect if Landslide was not equipped.
3. Provocation:
   • Tooltip adjusted to clarify that Defensive skills cannot trigger it.
   • Fixed an issue where using a Healing Potion could reset the stacks from Provocation.
4. Constricting Tendrils Paragon Node:
   • Fixed an issue where the entangle effect could be applied to the player if using Fierce Earth Spike.
5. Storm’s Companion:
   • Corrected a tooltip issue that mistakenly identified the Wolves skill.
6. Boulder:
   • Fixed an issue where casting Boulder on the edge of the suppressor field generated by Elites would instantly destroy the boulder.
7. Aspect of the Changeling’s Debt:
   • Fixed an issue where Poison applied by Poison Creeper would not be consumed by Werebear attacks.
8. Aspects of Retaliation and the Expectant:
   • Addressed an issue where bonus damage was not applied to Boulder.
9. Aspect of The Alpha:
   • Fixed an issue where Wolves did not revert from Werewolves if Aspect of The Alpha was unequipped in town.
10. Vasily’s Prayer:
    • Fixed an issue where Earth Spike was not properly identified as a Werebear skill.
11. Supreme Grizzly Rage and Direwolf’s Aspect:
    • Fixed an issue where combining these effects would cancel the stealth granted by Waxing Gibbous when using Shred.
12. Mad Wolf’s Glee:
    • Fixed an issue where the permanent Werewolf form did not consistently trigger the Damage Reduction from the Vigorous Aspect.
13. Challenge Progress:
    • Fixed an issue where the Early Offerings challenge would inconsistently gain progress.
14. Quest Reward:
    • Fixed an issue where the Staff of Whispers quest reward could be traded.
15. Blacksmith Upgrade:
    • Fixed an issue where the +3 Skill Ranks bonus on Mad Wolf’s Glee and Insatiable Fury would become +4 when upgrading the item at the Blacksmith.
16. Innate Earthen Bulwark:
    • Fixed an issue where it scaled with the target’s health instead of the player’s weapon.
17. Neurotoxin Passive:
    • Fixed an issue where the slow applied only for poison directly applied by the player and not by any companions.
18. Iron Fur Passive:
    • Fixed an issue where it would not be granted when wearing Insatiable Fury.
19. Changeling’s Debt Aspect:
    • Fixed an issue where damage could not apply correctly within a Suppressor Field.

The Developers Fixes specific to the Necromancer in Diablo 4's Season of Blood

These fixes aim to address various bugs and improve the gameplay experience for Necromancers in Diablo 4's Season of Blood. Players should now encounter fewer issues and enjoy a smoother Necromancer gameplay experience.

1. Bone Prisons:
   • Fixed multiple issues where Bone Prisons could negatively affect NPC behavior, quests, and event progression in certain situations and locations.
2. Ghastly Bone Prison:
   • Fixed an issue where its Vulnerable effect could trigger Lucky Hits.
3. Golem:
   • Fixed a tooltip issue where it did not reflect an increase in maximum health, such as from the Hulking Monstrosity Paragon node.
4. Aspect of Gore Quills:
   • Fixed an issue where it could infinitely launch Blood Lances from other players' Blood Orbs without consuming them.
5. Aspect of Serration:
   • Fixed a tooltip issue where its bonus was displayed as additive instead of multiplicative.
6. Blood Mist:
   • Fixed an issue where healing from Blood Mist would grant stacks from the Aspect of Disobedience.
7. Blood Drinker Glyph:
   • Fixed an issue where Fortify would not be granted when picking up Blood Orbs while in Blood Mist.
8. Rathma’s Vigor:
   • Fixed an issue where Rathma’s Vigor would stack while mounted.
   • Fixed an issue where the guaranteed Overpower from Rathma’s Vigor could be consumed on a blood echo instead of on a cast skill, such as Blood Surge.
9. Decompose:
   • Fixed an issue where casting Decompose on an enemy just before their death from another source of damage could cause the player to become temporarily stuck.
10. Lidless Wall:
    • Tooltip improvement to better describe its requirements.
11. Viscous Aspect:
    • Name changed to Occult Dominion.
12. Minions:
    • Fixed an issue where Minions did not fully benefit from the weapon damage modifier provided by Shields.
13. Channeled Spells:
    • Fixed an issue where Necromancers could not rotate while casting a channeled spell if they had a one-handed weapon equipped but nothing equipped in their off-hand.
14. Corporeal Glyph:
    • Fixed an issue where its physical damage bonus wouldn’t grant any bonuses in certain slots. Bonus Physical Damage to nodes within range has been changed to bonus Magic Damage.

The Developers FixesTop of Form Specific to the Rogue in Diablo 4 Season of Blood

These fixes aim to address various bugs and improve the gameplay experience for Rogues in Diablo 4's Season of Blood. Players should now encounter fewer issues and enjoy a smoother Rogue gameplay experience.

1. Male Rogues Movement While Reviving:
   • Fixed an issue where male Rogues could not move while reviving another player unless they used Evade.
2. Grasp of Shadow - Shadow Clone:
   • The Shadow Clone created by Grasp of Shadow will now apply Imbuement when casting Rain of Arrows as intended.
   • Fixed an issue where the Shadow Clone granted by Grasp of Shadow would not complete a cast of Twisting Blades.
   • Fixed an issue where the Shadow Clone from Grasp of Shadow wouldn’t apply Poison Damage.
3. Concealment:
   • Fixed multiple instances where Rogues could be targeted while Concealment was active.
4. Energy Spent and Preparation:
   • Fixed an issue where Energy Spent counting towards Preparation would not count if using a Marksman Core skill and then using a Cutthroat Basic Skill.
5. Improved and Enhanced Penetrating Shot:
   • Fixed an issue where breakable objects and critters would count as enemies passed through for Improved and Enhanced Penetrating Shot.
6. Energizing Aspect:
   • Fixed an issue where the Energizing Aspect would generate energy when hitting certain non-elite enemies, such as breakable objects.
7. Volley:
   • Fixed an issue where arrows fired from Volley could launch in the opposite direction when the player faced a wall.
8. Aspect of Bursting Venoms:
   • Fixed an issue where the tooltip specified critical strikes would trigger the effect, when instead it was any Poison Imbued skills dealing damage.
9. Enshrouding Aspect:
   • Fixed an issue where the Enshrouding Aspect did not consistently grant stacks of Dark Shroud when standing still for 3 or more seconds.

The Developers FixesTop of Form specific to the Sorcerer in Diablo 4 Season of Blood

These fixes aim to address various bugs and improve the gameplay experience for Sorcerers in Diablo 4's Season of Blood. Players should now encounter fewer issues and enjoy a smoother Sorcerer gameplay experience.

1. Acrobatics Elixir:
   • Fixed an issue where the Acrobatics Elixir did not reduce the cooldown of the Teleport Enchantment.
2. Enchantment Master Legendary Paragon Node:
   • Fixed an issue where the Enchantment Master Legendary Paragon node did not grant any benefit to the Teleport Enchantment.
   • The tooltip for the Teleport Enchantment’s cooldown will now be accurate when Enchantment Master is acquired.
3. Deep Freeze:
   • Fixed an issue where Deep Freeze could be used while moving on your Horse by mounting it immediately after casting Deep Freeze.
4. Challenge Trackers:
   • Fixed an issue where the Challenge trackers for killing enemies with specific Elemental skills weren’t being tracked correctly.
5. Embers from Flamescar:
   • Fixed an issue where the Embers from Flamescar could have excessive Critical Strike damage while using the Elementalist Aspect.
6. Winter Glyph:
   • Fixed an issue where gaining damage from the Winter Glyph was inconsistent.
7. Aspect of Static Cling:
   • Fixed an issue where the Aspect of Static Cling increased the Mana cost of Charged Bolts.
8. Ball Lightning:
   • Fixed an issue where the tooltip for Ball Lightning would erroneously display damage factoring in Attack Speed with the Enhanced Ball Lightning upgrade.
   • Fixed an issue where the Enhanced Ball Lightning upgrade tooltip incorrectly displayed damage based on your attack speed.
9. Teleport and Ranged Attacks:
   • Fixed an issue where some Ranged skills from the player would not hit an enemy that they teleported directly to, and some ranged attacks used against the player by that enemy would also not hit the player.
10. Frost Nova:
    • Fixed an issue where Frost Nova would not count as a cooldown spell for effects such as the Ice Blades enchantment or Cooldown Reduction from Supreme Deep Freeze when using the Frostblitz Aspect.
11. Esu’s Ferocity:
    • Fixed an issue where the bonus from Esu’s Ferocity was applying as a bonus to all damage instead of Critical Strike damage.
12. Mage’s Blizzard:
    • Fixed an issue where the bonus duration from Mage’s Blizzard would not apply for casts of Blizzard that were made above 50 Mana but still took the player’s Mana below 50.
13. Esu’s Heirloom:
    • Fixed an issue where temporary movement speed increases did not contribute towards the Critical Strike chance increase from Esu’s Heirloom.
14. Ice Blades:
    • Fixed an issue where the tooltip for Ice Blades didn’t properly update Lucky Hit Chance.
15. Chain Lightning:
    • Fixed an issue where Chain Lightning could fail to bounce when used while on stairs.
16. Raiment of the Infinite:
    • Fixed an issue where charging enemies could Stun the player if they teleported near the enemy with Raiment of the Infinite equipped.
17. Greater Ice Shards:
    • The tooltip for Greater Ice Shards now properly describes that the upgrade guarantees Ice Shards will ricochet and deal bonus damage when the player has an active barrier.
18. Hydra’s Burning Damage:
    • Fixed an issue where Hydra’s Burning Damage scaled with the target’s health instead of with the player’s weapon.

Class Balance Updates

It sounds like the developers of Diablo 4 are focused on enhancing the itemization and build diversity for each class in the upcoming Season of Blood. Here are some key points based on the information you provided:

Itemization Diversity: The developers aim to increase the diversity in itemization, making it more interesting for players to find items with ideal stats for their builds. This suggests that there will be more options for players to customize their characters based on specific stats.

Scaling with Stats: Classes will now have various ways to scale with specific stats through the use of Key Passives and Paragon. The example given is the Barbarian's Hemorrhage Legendary Paragon Node, which multiplicatively increases Bleeding damage based on the Damage to Vulnerable Enemies stat. This encourages players to consider different stats for their builds.

Skill and Power Improvements: The developers are working on improving underused skills, Legendary Aspects, and powers for each class. This indicates a desire to balance the effectiveness of different abilities, making a wider range of skills viable for players.

Paragon Glyph Rework: There is a focus on reworking Paragon Glyphs for the Sorcerer and Necromancer classes. This could involve redesigning or rebalancing certain glyphs to ensure that they have appropriate places on the Paragon Boards, allowing players to make better use of these glyphs in their builds.

Addressing Pressing Issues: The developers are actively addressing pressing issues within the game. This could include fixing bugs, addressing imbalances, or responding to player feedback to create a more polished and enjoyable gaming experience.

Overall, these changes seem geared towards enriching the gameplay experience, promoting build diversity, and ensuring that various skills and stats are viable choices for players. Players can look forward to experimenting with different builds and strategies in the pursuit of the perfect character setup during the Season of Blood in Diablo 4.

Diablo 4 Season of Blood Barbarian Updates

Skills Updates

1. Berserking Bonus Damage:
   • The bonus damage granted while Berserking is active is now multiplicative instead of additive.
2. Enhanced Bash:
   • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
3. Upheaval:
   • Damage increased from 0.7 to 0.77.
4. Furious Upheaval:
   • Bonus damage per stack increased from 5% to 12%.
   • Maximum number of stacks reduced from 10 to 6.
5. Strategic Rallying Cry:
   • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
6. Strategic Iron Skin:
   • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
7. Mighty War Cry:
   • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
8. Supreme Wrath of the Berserker:
   • Maximum damage bonus is now x100% bonus damage.
9. Enhanced Rupture:
   • Additional functionality: This damage is increased by x10% for each 50 Strength you have.
10. Warrior’s Rupture:
    • Attack Speed increased from 30% to 40%.

Passives Updates

1. Endless Fury:
   • Fury gain increased from 5/10/15% to 7/14/21%.
2. Imposing Presence:
   • Maximum life amount increased from 5/10/15% to 6/12/18%.
3. Martial Vigor:
   • Damage Reduction against Elites increased from 3/6/9% to 4/8/12%.
4. Thick Skin:
   • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
   These changes indicate adjustments to the Barbarian's passive abilities, enhancing their effectiveness and potentially providing players with more diverse and powerful build options. The increased Fury gain for Endless Fury and the higher Maximum life amount for Imposing Presence could make Barbarians more resilient and formidable in combat. The boost to Damage Reduction against Elites in Martial Vigor further emphasizes the Barbarian's strength in facing tougher opponents. Additionally, the modification to Thick Skin aligns with the overall shift towards Maximum life for fortify-related calculations. Players may need to reconsider their passive choices and playstyles with these updates

Legendary Aspects Updates

1. Of Ancestral Force:
   • Previous: Hammer of the Ancients quakes outwards, dealing 32-50% of its damage to enemies.
   • New: Hammer of the Ancients quakes outward, and its damage is increased by 5-15%.
   • Developer’s Note: Instead of containing a separate source of damage, this aspect now directly increases the total damage and Area of Effect of Hammer of the Ancients.
2. Earthstriker’s Aspect:
   • Weapon Swap requirement for Overpower attack reduced from 10 to 8.
   • Adjusted functionality: Overpower proc now happens on your next non-Basic Attack.
   These changes aim to enhance the effectiveness and usability of these Legendary Aspects for Barbarians in the Season of Blood. The adjustments to Of Ancestral Force make it more straightforward in its damage increase and area of effect for Hammer of the Ancients. Meanwhile, Earthstriker’s Aspect changes the weapon swap requirement and modifies the functionality of the Overpower attack, likely providing Barbarians with more flexibility and control in their combat tactics. Players will need to consider these updates when choosing and optimizing their Legendary Aspects for their Barbarian builds.
   Unique Items Updates
3. Ramaladni’s Magnum Opus:
   • Damage to Vulnerable Enemies affix replaced with Maximum Fury at 150% of normal value.
   • Damage per Fury increased from 0.1-0.3% to 0.2-0.4%.
4. Azurewrath:
   • Non-Physical Damage affix increased by 120%.
5. Hellhammer:
   • Critical Strike Damage affix replaced with Bonus Ranks of Upheaval.
   • Damage to Burning Enemies affix increased by 150%.
6. Ancient’s Oath:
   • Damage to Slowed Enemies affix replaced with Damage to Close Enemies.
   • Unique Power Adjustment:
   • Previous: Steel Grasp launches 2 additional chains. Enemies hit by Steel Grasp are slowed by 55-65% for 3 seconds.
   • New: Steel Grasp launches 2 additional chains. Enemies that have been pulled by Steel Grasp take x30-x50% bonus damage from you for 3 seconds.
7. Overkill:
   • Critical Strike Chance Against Injured Enemies affix replaced with Ranks of Death Blow.
8. Fields of Crimson:
   • Bonus Ranks of Rupture affix replaced with Rupture Cooldown Reduction at 200% of normal value.
9. Battle Trance:
   • Bonus Ranks of Frenzy affix increased by 100%.
   • Damage Reduction While Injured affix replaced with bonus Maximum Fury.
10. 100,000 Steps:
    • Dexterity affix increased by 100%.
    • Damage with Skills That Swap to New Weapons affix increased by 50%.
    • Cooldown for free Ground Stomp reduced from 30 to 15 seconds.
11. Rage of Harrogath:
    • Damage Reduction From Bleeding Enemies affix increased by 15%.
12. Gohr’s Devastating Grips:
    • Non-Physical Damage affix replaced with Damage.
    • Attack Speed affix replaced with Critical Strike Chance Against Close Enemies. (Improvement for functionality.)
    These updates bring significant changes to the unique items, enhancing their effects and providing more diverse and powerful options for Barbarian players in the Season of Blood. Players will need to consider these changes when deciding on their gear and optimizing their builds.

Diablo 4 Season of Blood Druid Updates

Here are the Druid updates, including changes to unique items, skills, passives, and legendary aspects in
Unique Items Updates:

1. Mad Wolf’s Glee:
   • Poison Damage affix replaced with Damage at 140% of normal value.
   • Physical Damage affix replaced with bonus Maximum Life.
2. Insatiable Fury:
   • Overpower Damage affix increased by 100%.
   • Total Armor while in Werebear Form affix increased by 180%.
3. Storm’s Companion:
   • Ranks of Wolves affix increased by 66%.
   • Companion Skill Damage affix replaced with bonus Maximum Life.
   • Potion Drop Rate affix replaced with Damage Reduction.
4. Fleshrender:
   • Damage While Shapeshifted Affix increased by 100%.
   • Damage While Healthy Affix replaced with Core Skill Damage.
   • The damage dealt to Poisoned enemies from Debilitating Roar and Blood Howl is now increased by x10% for each 100 Willpower you have.
5. Hunter’s Zenith:
   • Damage While Shapeshifted affix increased by 60%.
   • Bonus Ranks of the Quickshift Passive affix increased by 200%.
   • Critical Strike Damage with Wolf Skills affix replaced with Critical Strike Chance.
   • Overpower Damage with Bear Skills affix replaced with Bonus Ranks of the Heightened Senses Passive.

Skills Updates:

1. Fierce Earth Spike:
   • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
2. Enhanced Maul:
   • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
3. Ravens:
   • Passive damage increased from 0.2 to 0.24.
   • Active Damage increased from 1.6 to 2.5.
4. Enhanced Ravens:
   • Bonus Critical Strike Chance increased from 5% to 8%.
5. Rabies:
   • Damage increased from 1.1 to 1.4.
   • Spread speed increased by 50%.
6. Natural Rabies:
   • Spread Speed bonus reduced from 100% to 50%.
7. Preserving Earthen Bulwark:
   • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
8. Enhanced Debilitating Roar:
   • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
9. Ferocious Wolf Pack:
   • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
10. Trample:
    • Knockback distance reduced by 10%.
11. Natural Trample:
    • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
12. Supreme Grizzly Rage:
    • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
    
    Paragon Updates:
13. Earthen Devastation:
    • Earth Skills deal 10% increased Critical Strike Damage, increased by 25% of the total amount of your Bonus Damage to Crowd Controlled up to 40%.
14. Thunderstruck:
    • Storm Skills deal bonus damage equal to 50% of the total amount of your Damage to Close and Damage to Distant bonuses.
    These changes aim to balance and enhance the Druid's gameplay experience in Diablo 4's Season of Blood.

Necromancer updates for Diablo 4's Season of Blood

Passives Updates:

1. Ancestral Fortitude:
   • You gain +5/10/15% Resistance to All Elements.
2. Charged Atmosphere:
   • Interval for Lightning Bolts reduced from 18/15/12 seconds to 14/11/8 seconds.
3. Electric Shock:
   • Lucky Hit: Chance to Immobilize increased from 5/10/15% to 8/16/24%.
   • Bonus damage to Immobilized enemies increased from 6/12/18% to 7/14/21%.
4. Safeguard:
   • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
5. Thick Hide:
   • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
6. Nature’s Resolve:
   • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
7. Natural Fortitude:
   • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
8. Nature’s Fury:
   • Casting an Earth Skill has a 30% chance to trigger a free Storm Skill of the same category, and vice versa.
9. Ursine Strength:
   • While Healthy, deal 25% (multiplicative damage) increased damage, and 25% increased Overpower damage.
10. Lupine Ferocity:
    • The guaranteed Critical Strike’s bonus damage is increased to 140% against Injured enemies.
    Legendary Aspects:
    Aspect of the Rampaging Werebeast:
    • Critical Strike Damage bonus amount now has a maximum of 200%.

Minions Affix Changes:

1. Minions Inherit Thorns:
   • Skeletal Warriors Inherit Thorns, Skeletal Mages Inherit Thorns, and Golem Inherits Thorns affixes combined into a single Affix: Minions Inherit Thorns.
2. New Affix: Minions Inherit Critical Strike Chance.
3. Cooldown Reduction on Shields:
   • Cooldown Reduction can now appear on Shields.
4. Shields:
   • Shields now have an Armor Value determined by their Item Power.
5. Blood Orbs:
   • Blood Orbs now also heal your Minions for 15% of your Maximum Life when picked up.
   Skills Updates:
6. Prime Army of the Dead:
   • Chance to leave behind a Corpse increased from 15% to 100%.
7. Initiate’s Hemorrhage, Supernatural Blood Surge, Dreadful Blood Mist, Dreadful Bone Prison:
   • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
8. Decompose:
   • Time to make a Corpse reduced from 2 to 1.5 seconds.
   Passives Updates:
9. Death’s Defense:
   • Your Minions gain +4/8/12% Armor and 8/16/24% Resistance to All Elements.
10. Terror:
    • Now applies to your Shadow damage instead of Darkness skills.
    • First bonus applies to Chilled enemies, and the second bonus applies to Frozen enemies.
11. Stand Alone:
    • Increases Damage Reduction by 6/12/18% when you have no minions. Each active minion reduces this bonus by 2%.
12. Drain Vitality, Necrotic Carapace:
    • Fortify amount changed from being based on Base Life to Maximum life.
13. Rathma’s Vigor:
    • After being Healthy for 12 seconds, your next Blood Skill Overpowers. This timer is reduced by 2 seconds each time Blood Orbs Heal or Overheal you for an amount greater than or equal to your base Life.
14. Shadowblight:
    • Shadow damage infects enemies with Shadowblight for 2 seconds. Every 10th time an enemy receives Shadow damage from you or your Minions while they are affected by Shadowblight, they take an additional 22% Shadow damage. Shadowblight’s damage is increased by 100% of your Shadow Damage over Time bonus.
15. Transfusion:
    • Lucky Hit: Blood Skills have a 3/6/9% chance on hit to spawn a Blood Orb. This can only occur once every 4 seconds. This chance is doubled against bosses.
16. Gruesome Mending:
    • Receive 10/20/30%+ more Healing from all sources.
17. Inspiring Leader:
    • Healthy duration requirement reduced from 4 to 2 seconds.
18. Ossified Essence:
    • Damage % per Essence past 50 reduced from 1.0% to 0.5%.
19. Bonded in Essence:
    • Cooldown increased from 5 to 8 seconds.

Summoned Minions Changes:

1. Skeletal Warriors - Skirmishers and Defenders:
   • Base damage increased from 0.11 to 0.14.
2. Golems:
   • Basic attack damage increased by 100%.
   Paragon Changes:
3. Mage and Warrior Paragon Glyph’s Additional Bonus:
   • Now affect Minions rather than just Skeletal Mages and Skeletal Warriors.
4. Infused Caster and Flesh-horror Rare Nodes:
   • Now affect Minions' Resistance to All Elements.
5. Hulking Monstrosity Legendary Node:
   • Golem damage increased from 40% to 100%.
6. Various +% Minion Armor Increases on Paragon Nodes:
   • Increased values.
7. Various +% Skeletal Warriors and Golems Armor Increases on Paragon Nodes:
   • Increased values.
8. Various +% Total Armor while Golems are Active on Paragon Nodes:
   • Increased values.
9. Hulking Monstrosity Legendary Node:
   • Golem damage increased from 40% to 100%.
10. Infused Warrior, Infused Caster, Frenzied Golem, Mutation’s Golem Rare Nodes:
    • Golem Damage increased from 17% to 25%.
11. Corporeal Rare Glyph:
    • Now affects all Magic nodes within range and increases their effects by 150%.
12. Wither Legendary Node:
    • The description now displays your current chance to trigger and the current value of bonus damage.
    Unique Items Updates:
13. Blood Artisan’s Cuirass:
    • Total Armor affix replaced with bonus Maximum Life.
14. Deathless Visage:
    • Total Armor affix replaced with Damage Reduction.
15. The Echoes left behind by Bone Spear from the Unique power:
    • Now deal 5% increased damage for every +30% of your Critical Strike Bonus Damage stat.
    • Damage reduced from 0.28-0.38 to 0.25-0.35.
16. Bloodless Scream:
    • Damage to Frozen Enemies affix replaced with Bonus Intelligence.
    • Chill amount for Darkness skills increased from 40 to 100.
    • Darkness Skills deal x20-x50% bonus damage to Frozen enemies.
17. Deathspeaker’s Pendant:
    • Summoning Skill Damage affix increased by 100%.
    • Overpower Damage affix replaced with Essence Cost Reduction.
    • Damage increased from 0.1-0.15 to 0.15-0.2.
18. Black River:
    • Damage to Healthy Enemies affix replaced with Bonus Ranks of All Corpse Skills at up to 1 Rank above normal value.
    • Damage to Distant Enemies affix replaced with Bonus Ranks of the Hewed Flesh Passive.
19. Lidless Wall:
    • Damage to Distant Enemies affix replaced with bonus Maximum Life.
20. Ring of Mendeln:
    • The unique power no longer requires 7 or more minions to be active.
    Various Changes:
21. Paragon Mage and Warrior Glyph’s Additional Bonus:
    • Now affect Minions rather than just Skeletal Mages and Skeletal Warriors.
22. Infused Caster and Flesh-horror Rare Nodes:
    • Now affect Minions' Resistance to All Elements.
23. Hulking Monstrosity Legendary Node:
    • Golem damage increased from 40% to 100%.
24. Infused Warrior, Infused Caster, Frenzied Golem, Mutation’s Golem Rare Nodes:
    • Golem Damage increased from 17% to 25%.
25. Corporeal Rare Glyph:
    • Now affects all Magic nodes within range and increases their effects by 150%.
26. Wither Legendary Node:
    • The description now displays your current chance to trigger and the current value of bonus damage.

Diablo 4 Season of Blood Rogue Updates

Unique Items Updates:

1. Grasp of Shadow:
   • Increased Bonus Ranks of all Core Skills affix by 100%.
   • Increased Shadow Clone Damage affix by 150%.
   • Replaced Damage to Vulnerable Enemies affix with bonus Dexterity.
2. Condemnation:
   • Replaced Critical Strike Chance Against Injured Enemies affix with Critical Strike Damage.
3. Windforce:
   • Increased Core Skill Damage affix by 40%.
   • Replaced Damage to Distant Enemies affix with bonus Ranks of the Concussive Passive.
   • Increased Lucky Hit Chance to deal double damage and Knock Back enemies from 10-20% to 20-30%.
4. Skyhunter:
   • Revised functionality: The first direct damage dealt to an enemy is a guaranteed Critical Strike. If maximum stacks of the Precision Key Passive are present when casting a Core Skill, that skill gains bonus Critical Strike Damage, and the player gains Energy.
5. Cowl of the Nameless:
   • Replaced Maximum Energy affix with bonus Ranks of Imbuement Skills (up to 1 Rank above normal value).
   • Replaced Dexterity affix with Damage Reduction from Close Enemies.
6. Eaglehorn:
   • Revised functionality: Penetrating Shot has a chance to fire an arrow that bounces off walls and scenery. Damaging 5 enemies with Penetrating Shot causes the next cast to make enemies hit Vulnerable for 3 seconds.
7. Eyes in the Dark:
   • Increased Damage to Enemies Affected by Trap Skills by 150%.
   • Replaced Damage to Elites affix with Maximum Life.
   • Replaced Dodge Chance affix with Damage Reduction.
   • Unique Power now additionally increases Death Trap's damage by 30-50%.
8. Word of Hakan:
   • Increased Ultimate Skill Damage affix by 200%.
   • Replaced Cooldown Reduction affix with Rain of Arrows Cooldown Reduction at 300% of normal value.
   • Replaced Critical Strike Damage with Imbued Skills affix with Movement Speed.
   Skills Updates:
9. Primary Blade Shift Upgrade:
   • Updated description: While Blade Shift is active, gain +15% Resistance to All Elements and reduce the duration of incoming Control Impairing effects by 20%.
10. Blade Shift:
    • Increased Lucky Hit Chance from 35% to 50%.
    • Enhanced Blade Shift now provides the full 20% Movement Speed bonus immediately.
11. Heartseeker:
    • Increased Critical Strike Chance bonus effect from 3% to 5% per stack. Cap remains at 15%.
12. Forceful Arrow:
    • Increased Lucky Hit Chance from 40% to 50%.
13. Countering Dark Shroud:
    • Now requires at least 2 active shadows (down from 4) to gain its Critical Strike Chance increase.
14. Caltrops:
    • Increased duration from 6 to 7 seconds.
15. Enhanced Smoke Grenade:
    • Increased damage taken from 20% to 25%.

Passives Updates:

1. Impetus:
   • Reduced the distance for the damage buff from 15 to 12 meters.
   • Now increases the damage of your next non-Basic attack.
2. Victimize:
   • Victimize’s damage is increased by 120% of your Damage vs Vulnerable bonus.
3. Close Quarters Combat:
   • Updated damage calculation.
   • Previous: Damaging a Close enemy with Marksman or Cutthroat Skills grants an Attack Speed bonus and increased damage against Crowd Controlled enemies.
   • New: Damaging a Close enemy with Marksman or Cutthroat Skills grants an Attack Speed bonus. While both Attack Speed bonuses are active, your damage dealt is increased based on your Damage vs Crowd Controlled bonus.
   Paragon Updates:
4. Eldritch Bounty Legendary Node:
   • Updated to grant +3% Maximum Resistance and increased damage for the Imbuement’s element when attacking with an Imbued Skill.
5. Pride Rare Glyph:
   • Changed bonus from Physical damage to +125% bonus to all Rare nodes within range.
6. No Witnesses Legendary Node:
   • Ultimate Skills gain additional damage from Damage with Ultimate bonus and grant this bonus to all Skills for a duration when cast.
   Legendary Aspects:
7. Energizing Aspect:
   • Increased energy gain when hitting an Elite with a Basic Skill.
8. Icy Alchemist’s Aspect:
   • Increased damage.
9. Toxic Alchemist’s Aspect:
   • Increased damage.
10. Aspect of Volatile Shadows:
    • Increased damage.
11. Aspect of Synergy:
    • Increased Agility Skill damage.
12. Aspect of Bursting Venom:
    • No longer requires a Critical Strike.
    • Increased Lucky Hit chance.
    • Increased toxic pool damage.
    These updates bring adjustments to the passives, paragon nodes, and legendary aspects for various skills in Diablo 4's Season of Blood. The changes aim to enhance gameplay, balance, and offer more diverse build options for players.

Diablo 4 Season of Blood Sorcerer Updates

These updates include changes to skills, passives, paragon points, legendary nodes, legendary aspects, and unique items. Here's a breakdown of the key changes:

Skills Updates:

1. Glinting Fire Bolt: Increased Burning damage from critical strikes.
2. Incinerate: Reduced bonus damage ramp-up time.
3. Enhanced Frozen Orb: Adjusted mana threshold, reduced maximum distance, and added bonus damage against Elites.
4. Meteor: Increased effect radius.
5. Wizard’s Ball Lightning: Adjusted the maximum number of Crackling Energy generated.
6. Hydra: Increased summoned Hydra damage.
7. Supreme Currents: Added functionality to increase Crackling Energy pulse speed during Unstable Currents.

Passives Updates:

1. Potent Warding: Increased resistance and maximum resistance after casting a Non-Basic Skill.
2. Align the Elements: Bonus persists for 2 seconds after taking damage.

Paragon Updates:

1. Enchanter Glyph: Changed resistance bonus to maximum resistance.
2. Galvanic Catalyst Rare Node: Changed Crackling Energy Damage to Lightning Damage.
3. Winter Rare Glyph: Improved bonus for Rare Paragon nodes within range.
4. Searing Heat Legendary Node: Revised Critical Strike Chance and Direct Damage bonuses for Fire skills.
5. Burning Instinct Legendary Node: Adjusted bonus damage calculation for Burning damage.
6. Static Surge Legendary Node: Added new functionality after spending Mana.

Legendary Aspects Updates

1. Of Piercing Static: Swapped Legendary Power, now pierces but deals less damage to subsequent targets.
2. Of Engulfing Flames: Revised bonus Burning damage conditions.

Unique Items Updates

1. Staff of Endless Rage: Replaced Lucky Hit affix with Fire Damage, added bonus damage to every 3rd Fireball cast.
2. Iceheart Brais: Replaced Damage to Injured Enemies with Damage Reduction, replaced Intelligence with bonus Maximum Life.
3. Esu’s Heirloom: Replaced Slow Duration Reduction with Critical Strike Damage, increased Evade Grants Movement Speed duration.
4. Staff of Lam Essen: Swapped Unique Power with Of Static Cling Legendary Aspect.
5. Gloves of the Illuminator: Increased restoration value for Lucky Hit affix, reduced damage penalty.
6. Esadora’s Overflowing Cameo: Replaced Non-Physical Damage with Cooldown Reduction, increased Crackling Energy Damage affix, and Lightning Nova damage.
7. Flamescar: Increased ranks of Incinerate affix and replaced Non-Physical Damage with Mana Cost Reduction.
8. The Oculus: Replaced Lucky Hit affix with Damage at 315% of normal value.
   These updates seem to bring a variety of adjustments to the Sorcerer class, focusing on improving skills, passives, and items to enhance gameplay and build diversity. Players will likely appreciate the added depth and strategy these changes introduce to the Season of Blood experience.

In-game Economies and Real Money Transactions in the Diablo Series

The Diablo series, an action role-playing dungeon crawler video game saga, was initially developed by Blizzard North and later continued by Blizzard Entertainment after the North studio's closure in 2005. This iconic series comprises four core games: Diablo, Diablo II, Diablo III, and Diablo IV.

The series has captivated gamers and expanded into a range of books that explore the extensive timelines of its universe. Diablo III and its expansion Reaper of Souls stand as the franchise's best-selling game, boasting over 65 million copies sold worldwide.

Remarkably, within its first week, the game saw over 10 million downloads, with the United States leading in downloads at 45%, South Korea at 21%, and Japan at 8%.

The Diablo franchise, a hallmark of Blizzard Entertainment, has been acclaimed for its intricate in-game economy, primarily fueled by player interactions and item trading. However, introducing real money transactions (RMTs) marked a significant shift in this dynamic, igniting a spectrum of opinions within the gaming community.

While some players perceive RMTs as a convenient addition that enhances gameplay, others argue that it disrupts the game's balance, altering the fundamental experience of the Diablo universe.

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Transition to Real Money Transactions

In the early stages of the Diablo series, the acquisition of valuable items was solely dependent on gameplay or through trades with other players. This changed with Diablo III and the introduction of the Real Money Auction House (RMAH).

With this, the RMAH appealed to those with limited time to invest in the game, offering a quick and efficient way to acquire desired items. While it brought convenience and a new dynamic to the game, it also sparked debate about its impact on its challenge and integrity.

However, to maintain the core Diablo experience, they discontinued the RMAH in 2014. This decision reflected their commitment to preserving the game's integrity while learning from the experiment.

s and adding to the player's enjoyment without disrupting the game balance.

The evolution in Diablo's microtransaction approach demonstrates Blizzard's dedication to player satisfaction and game integrity. Diablo 4 focuses on providing players with more customization options and a fair, transparent microtransaction system. The development team has emphasised a player-friendly approach, ensuring that purchases feel rewarding.

The game's shop, designed to complement the transmog system, offers a blend of exclusive items and those obtainable through gameplay, ensuring fairness. This business model, while controversial to some, reflects a growing trend in digital entertainment to monetize user engagement.

The Intersection with Online Gambling

Interestingly, there is a parallel between microtransactions in games and the mechanics used in online gambling. Both utilise a system of reward and risk that can be compelling to users. In games like Diablo, this might manifest as loot boxes or special in-game purchases, where players spend money for a chance to acquire rare items. This mechanic is not too dissimilar from the principles operating in online casinos, where players wager money for the chance of a financial return.

Just as it's crucial for gamers to be discerning about where they spend their money in-game, it's equally important for those engaging in online gambling to choose their platforms wisely. For those interested, find a trusted Irish gambling site with Gambling.com. These sites ensure fair play, secure transactions, and responsible gambling practices, mirroring the importance of trust and security in online gaming transactions.

Diablo 4 and the Microtransaction Model

Diablo 4 has continued incorporating microtransactions but with a focus on cosmetics. These transactions do not impact gameplay directly but offer players options for character customization. However, the pricing of these cosmetic items, such as armour sets and mounts, has been a contention.

The high cost of these items has raised questions about the value for players who have already invested in purchasing the game.

Blizzard aims to make the purchasing experience in Diablo 4 feel rewarding and fair. The game's shop offers a blend of exclusive items and those obtainable through gameplay, attempting to balance the appeal of microtransactions with the satisfaction derived from in-game achievements.

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Economic Implications and Player Experience

Secondary Market and Price Inflation

Creating a secondary market through RMTs, where players can trade items for real money, has inflated prices for in-game items. This inflation makes it challenging for players who do not wish to spend additional money to compete effectively.

The game's economy thus becomes skewed towards those willing to invest real money, creating a disparity between paying and non-paying players. This situation is evident in Diablo Immortal, where the game is heavily layered with in-game transactions, offering various items and boosts for real money.

Impact on In-Game Currency and Gameplay

Injecting real-world currency into the game also leads to inflation within the in-game economy. This inflation can devalue the in-game currency earned through traditional gameplay, making it harder for players to progress without engaging in RMTs.

In Diablo Immortal, multiple currencies and the option to purchase them with real money complicate the game's economy, potentially diminishing the value of currency earned through gameplay.

Final Thoughts

Integrating RMTs into the Diablo series is a complex and divisive issue. While some players appreciate these transactions' convenience and customization options, others are concerned about their impact on the game's balance and traditional experience. As Blizzard continues exploring this territory, the future of RMTs in the Diablo series will be of keen interest to players and industry observers.

The challenge for Blizzard lies in finding a balance between monetization and preserving the core gameplay elements that have defined the Diablo series for decades.

Five Ideas to Earn Money from Your Gaming Passion

If you are into gaming, you can turn your passion into a business idea and earn money. There are several ways that game enthusiasts can use their hobby to make money. For instance, they can become content creators and entertain their followers on YouTube. Or, they could start an online or brick-and-mortar gaming store. 

It doesn’t matter whether you are a passionate gaming enthusiast or someone who plays games casually; you can benefit from the ideas given below and start earning money from your business.

Here is how:

YouTube Streaming

If you are into gaming, you might already be familiar with YouTube and Twitch, as these are the two go-to platforms that gaming enthusiasts use for online streaming. These two platforms also provide ample opportunity for gaming enthusiasts to make money. 

Moreover, these two platforms can help streamers attract a large audience, which makes it possible to earn money through affiliate links and ads. These platforms also enable gamers to give their viewers a chance to donate their money as a way to support their channel. 

Open an Online Gaming Store

Another way you can make money from your gaming passion is by opening your online gaming store and selling various things related to games, such as merchandise. You have a wide range of things to offer, including plush toys, mugs, tees, and other items. 

Open a Retail Store

Some gaming enthusiasts want to spend the rest of their lives selling and playing games, especially when their passion is all about gaming. If this sounds like you, then you might want to open a retail store that is all about gaming. 

By owning a retail store, you can spend each day with other gaming lovers. You can open your own franchise or take over an existing gaming store. If your budget allows, you can open a gaming store independently from scratch, in which case, you will want to understand the legal aspects of opening a retail store, including beneficial ownership information, which depends on the legal structure that you chose for your shop. 

Create Gaming Guides

If you are passionate about gaming, there is a great chance that you might be passionate about one particular game. As an expert, you can share your knowledge with other gamers, especially regarding the difficult levels of the game. 

You can publish tutorials and guides regarding gaming strategies that other players might find extremely useful. You can also publish gaming reviews and help other gaming enthusiasts make informed decisions regarding purchasing games. 

Sell Old Games

If you are a hardcore gaming enthusiast, there is a great chance that you have an entire library of games. Sift through the library and see which ones you would like to sell to online game stress. Of course, the prices will fluctuate as these will depend on the condition and version of the games. 

But selling one’s old games is a relatively easy way to make some extra money on the side. It is a win-win situation because not only will you be making money, but you will also be getting rid of clutter at home. 

Season of Blood Patch Notes and Updates

Since the game's inception, players have found exploiting a combination of Vulnerable damage and Critical Strike damage to be the most effective strategy. This stacking technique allowed players to leverage the full, multiplicative damage bonus amounts that these damage types could offer. As part of the new update, this approach will no longer yield the same benefits. Blizzard has decided to cap each type of damage, transitioning the excess bonus damage to an additive system. Consequently, overpower damage will gain a boost, while builds heavily reliant on Critical Strike and Vulnerable damage will experience a significant drop in effectiveness. Blizzard cautions players that they should expect to see their damage numbers decrease following this update.

This Season 2 update, Blizzard aims to enhance player experience by introducing significant changes to Unique’s, Paragon Boards, and various class alterations. Notably, the Resistance mechanic will undergo a major overhaul. Formerly viewed as nearly insignificant, Resistances will become a crucial aspect of character building in patch 1.2. Resistances will now adopt an additive model, with a maximum cap set at 75%. The role of Armor will also be modified - while it previously offered both Resistances and a reduction in physical damage, it will now solely reduce physical damage. In conjunction with these changes, Resistance Elixirs will be granted much more potency, providing a percentage boost to Resistances and increasing the maximum Resistance level players can attain.

Diablo 4 Patch Notes

Diablo IV Evolution: A Comprehensive Overhaul

In a recent Campfire Chat livestream and an accompanying blog post, Blizzard has unveiled the depth and breadth of the changes coming to Diablo IV in an expansive update. This overhaul is not a mere tweaking of a few elements; rather, it's a comprehensive transformation touching nearly every facet of the game.

The Reshaping of Resistances

One of the central alterations players will encounter is a significant shift in how Resistances are calculated and their overall significance. This modification aims to inject a new layer of strategy into the game, requiring players to reconsider their approach to defensive stats.

Balancing the Scales: Critical Strike and Vulnerable Damage

Recognizing the dominance of Critical Strike damage and Vulnerable damage in the current meta, Blizzard is taking steps to rebalance these overpowered elements. As a ripple effect, adjustments are also being made to ensure that monsters within the Diablo IV universe remain formidable, maintaining a challenging environment for players.

Empowering the Uniqueness: Unique Items

Unique items, the coveted treasures within Diablo IV, are undergoing a substantial upgrade. The goal is clear to make these items more powerful and impactful. Expect larger stat roll ranges, the possibility of unconventional stats for specific item slots, and more potent effects, rendering each unique item a more exciting and strategic choice for players.

Class Skills and Paragon Board Glyph Adjustments

Class skills and Paragon Board glyphs, the core elements that define a character's abilities and progression, are not exempt from the wave of changes. These adjustments seek to fine-tune the balance across different classes and playstyles, fostering a more diverse and inclusive gaming experience.

The Complexity of Change

The scope of the update extends beyond what can be captured in a brief overview. Blizzard's commitment to refinement is evident in the meticulous adjustments made to various aspects of the game. Whether it's the potency of class skills, the synergies of Paragon Board glyphs, or the exhilarating power of unique items, each modification contributes to a more dynamic and engaging Diablo IV.

As Diablo IV undergoes this extensive transformation, players can anticipate a game that not only addresses existing imbalances but also opens the door to new possibilities. The evolving landscape of Sanctuary promises a more nuanced, strategic, and thrilling adventure for all who dare to explore its depths. The journey into the heart of darkness is about to become more exhilarating than ever before. Stay tuned for the evolution of Diablo IV!

Embracing Change for Season 2

Diablo IV Season 2 has arrived with a monumental update, aiming to redefine the gameplay experience for its devoted player base. In stark contrast to the tumultuous reception of Season 1's balance adjustments, Blizzard is taking a different approach this time. The overarching goal is not to diminish the power of players but to introduce a more nuanced and balanced system that enhances the overall Diablo IV experience

The Sizeable Patch

With the full patch notes spanning over a staggering 14,000 words, Season 2's update is undeniably substantial. This comprehensive overhaul touches nearly every facet of Diablo IV, signalling a commitment to refining and redefining the game's core mechanics. The changes are intricately tied to the theme of the Season of Blood, promising a fresh and captivating experience for players.

Reshaping Resistances

One significant aspect undergoing transformation is how Resistances are calculated and their overall importance within the game. This adjustment aims to bring a new level of strategy to encounters and challenges, encouraging players to reconsider their approach to defence.

Rebalancing Overpowered Elements

Critical Strike damage and Vulnerable damage, long considered overpowered elements in the game, are undergoing careful rebalancing. This adjustment extends to the monsters within the Diablo IV universe, ensuring that the challenges presented remain formidable and engaging. Blizzard's commitment to maintaining a dynamic and challenging environment is evident in these changes.

Empowering Unique Items

In a bid to diversify gameplay and encourage experimentation, unique items are receiving a substantial power boost. This enhancement aims to make the acquisition and utilization of unique items a more rewarding and integral part of the Diablo IV experience.

Unique items, the cornerstone of Diablo IV's loot system, undergo a comprehensive overhaul. Nearly every Unique in the game has been adjusted to make them more exciting and impactful. Going forward, Uniques will feature larger stat roll ranges, the ability to roll with stats normally not allowed for their typical item slot, potential new stats not found elsewhere, and more potent effects with fewer limitations. This promises a richer and more diverse loot experience for players.

Adjustments to Class Skills and Paragon Board Glyphs

Season 2 brings about meticulous adjustments to class skills and Paragon Board glyphs. These modifications aim to fine-tune the balance between different classes and playstyles, fostering a more diverse and inclusive gaming environment.

The Evolution of "Damage Buckets"

A pivotal component of the update revolves around what Blizzard terms "damage buckets." Traditionally, stacking Vulnerable damage and Critical Strike damage was the go-to strategy for maximizing damage output. Season 2 disrupts this paradigm by introducing caps on each type of damage, transitioning from a multiplicative to an additive system. While Overpower damage gains strength in this shift, builds heavily reliant on Critical Strike and Vulnerable damage will experience a reduction in numerical effectiveness.

Diablo IV Season 2 is not merely an update; it's a transformative journey into a more balanced, nuanced, and engaging gaming experience. Blizzard's commitment to addressing player concerns and reshaping the core mechanics of the game is evident in the sweeping changes introduced in this colossal update. As players embark on the Season of Blood, they'll find themselves navigating a Diablo IV that has evolved, adapted, and embraced the winds of change. Brace yourselves for a new era in Sanctuary

Balancing Power for Parity

In response to player feedback and the controversy surrounding Season 1's update, Blizzard is embarking on a significant shift in Diablo IV's gameplay dynamics with the Season 2 update. The livestream discussions have clarified that the primary objective is not to nerf players but to create a more balanced and equitable environment, addressing the dominance of Critical Strike and Vulnerable damage.

Learning from the Past: A Season 1 Recap

The acknowledgment of the perceived player weakening in Season 1 underscores Blizzard's commitment to incorporating player feedback and evolving the game in response to the community's experiences. Season 1 brought about controversy due to changes that were perceived as detrimental to player power, prompting a re-evaluation of the game's design philosophy.

Equalizing Damage Types for Viable Builds

The crux of the Season 2 update lies in redefining the effectiveness of damage types. By making Critical Strike and Vulnerable damage less overwhelmingly powerful, Blizzard aims to level the playing field. The intention is to promote diversity in build options, allowing players to explore a wider array of damage types and strategies. This shift not only encourages creativity but also fosters a more balanced and inclusive gaming experience.

Monster Power: Maintaining Player Strength

To address concerns about potential player weakening, Blizzard emphasizes its commitment to balancing monster power. The goal is to ensure that, despite changes to damage calculations, players should not feel less powerful overall. The adjustment of monster power aims to maintain a sense of challenge and excitement in the game while accommodating the evolving dynamics introduced in the Season 2 update.

A New World in the Season of Blood

Diablo IV Lead Class Designer Adam Jackson reassures the player community that the overarching goal is not to diminish individual player strength. Instead, the focus is on establishing parity across various elements of the game. The Season of Blood becomes a symbolic backdrop for this new era, where the balance of power is redefined, and players are encouraged to adapt to a more diverse and dynamic Sanctuary.

A Harmonized Sanctuary

As the Season of Blood approaches, Diablo IV players can anticipate a game that not only addresses past concerns but actively seeks to create a harmonized and diverse Sanctuary. The Season 2 update aims to strike a balance where each player feels empowered and challenged in equal measure; a testament to Blizzard's commitment to delivering an immersive and player-centric experience in the evolving world of Diablo IV.

Enhancements Across the Board

Blizzard's commitment to making players feel more powerful is evident throughout the Season 2 update. Changes to Uniques, Paragon Boards, and various class adjustments are poised to elevate the player experience to new heights. The overarching goal is to create a game that not only addresses past concerns but actively amplifies the sense of empowerment for every adventurer in Sanctuary.

A Strategic Shift

Patch 1.2 introduces a significant adjustment to Resistances, transforming a stat that was once deemed almost worthless into a critical aspect of character building. Resistances will now be additive, capping at 75%. Armor, once a prized stat for its dual benefits, will no longer contribute to Resistances. Additionally, Resistance Elixirs will see a considerable boost, providing players with both a percentage increase to Resistances and an expanded cap.

Class Changes: Reworking the Playstyles

All five classes in Diablo IV are undergoing significant reworks in Season 2. While Rogues and Druids see minimal changes due to their already strong positions, Sorcerers, Barbarians, and Necromancers are in for major adjustments. Of particular note is the substantial improvement to the Necromancer's pet identity, breathing life into pet builds and making minions more survivable, with some cases even doubling their damage output.

Elemental Resistances: A Tactical Edge

Blizzard is revamping how elemental resistances function, providing players with more strategic options when preparing for battles. This becomes especially crucial when facing new uber endgame bosses, each associated with a specific elemental damage type. The rework aims to enhance player agency and decision-making in tailoring their characters to upcoming challenges.

Diablo IV Season of Blood Unique Items

In the Season of Blood for Diablo IV, a captivating array of Unique Items emerges, each harbouring extraordinary abilities that promise to reshape the battlefield. From enchanted pants to formidable helms and mystical amulets, these artifacts bring fresh dynamics to the game. Let's delve into the secrets of these Season of Blood Unique Items:

Tassets of the Dawning Sky (Generic Unique Pants)

Effect: When subjected to Non-Physical damage, gain +6-10% Maximum Resistance to that damage type for 6 seconds. This unique defensive mechanism provides strategic resilience against a variety of enemy assaults, enhancing survivability in the heat of battle.

Tuskhelm of Joritz the Mighty (Barbarian Unique Helm)

Effect: Attaining Berserking while already in a Berserk state grants a 40-60% chance of heightened rage. This state intensifies, delivering a potent 15% multiplicative damage increase, along with 2 Fury per second and a 10% Cooldown Reduction. Joritz the Mighty's helm transforms moments of fury into devastating opportunities.

Dolmen Stone (Druid Unique Amulet)

Effect: Casting Boulder during Hurricane's active phase imparts a fascinating twist—your boulders begin to orbit around you. This dynamic alteration not only adds a visual spectacle but also introduces a tactical element to the Druid's arsenal.

Scoundrel’s Leathers (Rogue Unique Chest)

Effect: With unlimited Energy granted by Inner Sight, core skills take on a new dimension. A 60-80% chance emerges, spawning Caltrops, Poison Trap, or Death Trap during the execution of these skills. This blend of energy manipulation and trap deployment adds layers to the Rogue's tactical repertoire.

Blood Moon Breeches (Necromancer Unique Pants)

Effect: Minions wield newfound power with a 3-7% chance to curse enemies. Those afflicted by at least one curse endure a 70% multiplicative damage increase from your Overpower abilities. The Blood Moon Breeches empower the Necromancer to command not only the undead but also unleash devastating curses upon their foes.

Blue Rose (Sorcerer Unique Ring)

Effect: The Blue Rose introduces a touch of luck to the Sorcerer's arsenal. Damaging enemies carries a chance, up to 30%, to spawn an exploding Ice Spike, dealing Cold damage. This probability triples when targeting Frozen enemies, turning the tide of battle in the Sorcerer's favor.

As players don these Season of Blood Unique Items, they will discover new dimensions to their characters and strategies. The evolving dynamics of Sanctuary beckon, and with these artifacts in hand, adventurers are poised to carve a path through the darkness like never before. May your journey be thrilling, and may the power of these unique relics guide you to victory in the Season of Blood!

Season of Blood Legendary Aspects

In the Season of Blood, Diablo IV introduces a formidable array of Legendary Aspects, imbuing boots, amulets, gloves, rings, and weapons with unparalleled power. These aspects elevate mobility, offense, and strategic prowess, providing players with unique and potent abilities.

All Legendary Aspects on Boots and Amulets

Aspect of Slaughter (Generic Mobility Aspect)

Effect: Gain a swift 20% Movement Speed boost. However, this bonus is temporarily forfeited for 2.5-5 seconds after sustaining damage. A dynamic mobility aspect that rewards agile and strategic gameplay.

Legendary Aspects on Amulets, Gloves, Rings, and Weapons

Aspect of Elements (Generic Offensive Aspect)

Effect: Experience a surge in damage, with a 20-30% additive increase. This boost alternates between two sets of damage types: Fire, Lightning, and Physical; and Cold, Poison, and Shadow. A versatile offensive aspect that adapts to exploit enemies' vulnerabilities.

Wanton Rupture Aspect (Barbarian Offensive Aspect)

Effect: Rupture no longer removes Bleeding damage from enemies. This effect can occur once every 30-40 seconds, allowing for sustained damage over time and introducing a new layer to Barbarian offensive tactics.

Raw Might Aspect (Druid Offensive Aspect)

Effect: After hitting 15 enemies with Werebear Skills, the next Werebear Skill unleashes 30-50% multiplicative damage increase and Stuns enemies for 2 seconds. Raw Might rewards strategic engagement and skillful execution.

Aspect of Artful Initiative (Rogue Offensive Aspect)

Effect: Upon spending 100 Energy, release a cluster of exploding Stun Grenades dealing physical damage and stunning enemies for 0.5 seconds. Additionally, Grenade Skills deal 15% more damage, encouraging a dynamic and explosive playstyle.

Aspect of the Long Shadow (Necromancer Offensive Aspect)

Effect: Lucky Hit: Shadow Damage Over Time effects have a 10-30% chance to generate 3 Essence. This aspect synergizes with Shadowblight Key Passive, ensuring reliable Essence generation for Necromancer's dark arts.

Battle Caster’s Aspect (Sorcerer Offensive Aspect)

Effect: Lucky Hit: Upon hitting enemies with Conjuration Skills, gain up to a 30-40% chance to increase Conjuration skills' rank for 12 seconds, stackable up to 3 times. A dynamic aspect that rewards precision and skill mastery.

As players integrate these Legendary Aspects into their arsenal, the Season of Blood promises a dynamic and strategic combat experience. The balance between offense, mobility, and unique class-specific enhancements creates a rich tapestry of possibilities, inviting players to craft their path to glory in the ever-evolving darkness of Diablo IV. May these legendary aspects guide you to triumph in the Season of Blood!

Gameplay and User Interface Enhancements

Diablo IV continues to evolve with a series of significant gameplay updates and user interface enhancements. These improvements aim to enhance accessibility, streamline user experience, and introduce exciting features. Let's dive into the key changes:

Accessibility- Cursor Icon Options

New Options: More cursor icon options have been introduced, including higher contrast icons. These can be accessed through the Accessibility Options menu, providing players with customization choices to better suit their preferences.

Audio Cue for Traversal Navigation Aid: An audio cue has been added to signal when players are near a traversal point, such as a ladder or broken bridge. This auditory enhancement serves as a valuable navigation aid for players exploring the vast world of Diablo IV.

User Interface & User Experience

Item Management

Favorites System: Items can now be marked as Favorite, safeguarding them from accidental sale or salvage. This feature provides players with a convenient way to protect valuable or sentimental items.

Stash Enhancements: Items in the Stash can be marked as Junk or Favorite, allowing for quick identification and management. The Stash itself now supports searching and filtering, simplifying the process of finding specific items.

Sell All Junk Improvement: The Sell all Junk option now exclusively sells items marked as Junk in the active Inventory tab, providing more control over the selling process.

Aspect Sorting: Extracted Aspects with the same Legendary Power will now be grouped together when sorted in the Inventory and Stash, enhancing organization and clarity.

Affix Sorting

Improved Consistency: The sorting of normal Affixes on items has been refined to ensure a more consistent and deliberate arrangement. Similar Affixes will be grouped together for a more intuitive experience.

Dungeon Information

Whispers Display: Dungeons with active Whispers now display the Aspect Name and Description on the map Tooltip, offering valuable information to adventurers.

Streamer Mode

Privacy Options: Streamer mode has been implemented, allowing players to hide identifying information, such as their character name or Battle.net username. These settings can be adjusted in the Connect Options menu.

Additional Features

Combat Text Toggle: An option to hide Combat Text is now available in the settings, offering players more control over their on-screen information.

Auto-Run Functionality: Auto-run has been added, allowing players to continuously move in the direction they or their mouse cursor are facing until another movement action or Skill is initiated.

World Boss Announcements: An in-game announcement now alerts players to upcoming World Boss spawns, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

Helltide Updates: The visual effect denoting active Helltide is now displayed on both the Map and Minimap, providing clearer information to players.

Minimap Enhancements: The Minimap has been zoomed out to display a wider area, and new icons for Helltide Chests have been introduced for Jewelry, Armor, and Weapons.

Character Slots: Two additional character slots have been added, bringing the total to 12 and providing players with more flexibility in character creation.

With these comprehensive updates, Diablo IV is poised to deliver an even more engaging and user-friendly experience for players exploring the dark and immersive world of Sanctuary.

Season of Blood Item Changes

In the Season of Blood and beyond, the enchant cost for items is now determined by a coefficient of Base Item Power and item type, shifting away from the sell value. This results in a generally higher initial enchant cost for rare items, but subsequent enchanting escalates at a significantly reduced rate. Legendary items, on the other hand, will see a reduction in enchant costs across the board.

Imprinting, adding sockets, or upgrading will no longer increase enchant costs, streamlining the item adjustment process. Gems will no longer drop from regular sources but can be crafted at a Jeweller, encouraging active player engagement.

Elixir drops rates have been significantly reduced, and Whisper Caches will now always reward items of the specified equipment slot. Forgotten Souls, previously limited to weapons when salvaged, can now be obtained from a broader range of items with adjusted drop rates, promoting participation in Helltide while maintaining alternative sources. Additionally, item power ranges for Sacred and Ancestral items have been adjusted for better balance.

In the pre-Season of Blood era, enchanting a Rare Ancestral Wand with 750 base Item Power had escalating costs as follows:

First Enchant: 56,430 Gold, second enchant: 282,150 Gold, third enchant: 338,580 Gold

However, during the Season of Blood and beyond, the enchant costs for the same wand changed to:

First enchant: 64,492 Gold, second enchant: 128,984 Gold, third enchant: 193,477 Gold

Notably, when enchanting a Legendary wand with 800 base Item Power before the Season of Blood, the first enchant cost was 164,262 Gold. In the new system: First Enchant costs 72,203 Gold

Furthermore, imprinting, adding sockets, or upgrading will no longer increase enchant costs. The shift from enchantment being determined by sell value aims to discourage re-rolling rare items before upgrading or imprinting. The overall formula for enchant cost has been adjusted to allow item adjustments in any order, maximizing cost-effectiveness and reducing overall expenses incurred during re-rolling.

A significant change has been implemented regarding gems in the game. Instead of dropping from regular sources, gems can now only be crafted at a Jeweler. Previous gem sources will now yield gem fragments, which are stored in the Materials tab. Crafted gems can be salvaged back into gem fragments at a Jeweler. While the equivalent number of gem fragments will drop less frequently than complete gems did from regular sources, they will be more abundant from Whisper Caches. This shift to an active player action for gem acquisition aims to prevent gems from passively filling up inventories, reducing overall stress on space. The adjustment also leans towards targeted rewards, decreasing the need for frequent checks on the Materials tab during regular gameplay.

Whisper Caches will now exclusively reward items of the specified equipment slot, eliminating the chance for random items. The drop chance of Scroll of Escape has been reduced from 0.1% to 0.025%, adding a new layer of rarity to its acquisition. Notably, Fiend Roses and Forgotten Souls are no longer prerequisites for upgrading non-Sacred or Ancestral items, simplifying the enhancement process.

Adjustments have been made to the item power ranges for Sacred and Ancestral items:

Sacred: Previous Range: 625–720, New Range: 625–750

Ancestral: Previous Range: 725–820, New Range: 780–925

Level scaling examples showcase the item power ranges for monsters of different levels, emphasizing the evolving challenges players will face. Additionally, the acquisition rate of Forgotten Souls from salvaging has been fine-tuned. Salvaging a Sacred item now has a 5% chance to grant a Forgotten Soul, while salvaging an Ancestral item has a 10% chance. Two-handed weapons can grant up to 2 Forgotten Souls from salvage, while all other equipment types can grant 1.

The ease of obtaining Forgotten Souls in the Season of the Malignant led to a redesign of Helltide as the primary source, with a broadening of item types granting Forgotten Souls through salvage. This change encourages players to engage more with Helltide while maintaining alternative sources for these valuable resources.

Several loot adjustments have been introduced based on World Tiers:

World Tiers I and II: No changes. Loot distribution remains the same.

World Tier III: Only Legendary, Unique, Uber Unique, and Sacred Rare items will drop. Players will receive additional crafting resources instead of other item types.

World Tier IV: Similar to Tier III, only Legendary, Unique, Uber Unique, and Ancestral Rares will drop. Additional crafting resources will be provided in lieu of excluded items.

To balance these adjustments, gold drop rates have been increased in World Tiers III and IV, ensuring that players still have valuable rewards and resources in these higher difficulty tiers. These changes aim to refine the loot system, offering more targeted and rewarding drops as players progress through the challenging World Tiers.

How is Season of Blood Dungeons?

A series of adjustments have been made to Nightmare Dungeons for a more immersive and strategic experience:
• Teleportation: Players will now be teleported inside a Nightmare Dungeon upon activation, eliminating the need to traverse to the entrance manually.
• Nightmare Sigils: Completion of a Nightmare Dungeon will now reward Nightmare Sigils, providing players with additional rewards beyond defeating the final boss.
• Monster Spawn: In Season of Blood Nightmare Dungeons, monsters will now spawn closer to the entrance, reducing the amount of travel required before engaging in the Dungeon

Nightmare Dungeon Affix Adjustments:
• Backstabbers: The affix now causes vulnerability upon close monster attacks from behind, increasing damage taken.
• Death Pulse: No longer triggers on monsters with existing death explosions. Death Pulses will not overlap, occurring only if there is open space around the monster.
• Drifting Shade: Duration reduced to 3 seconds, with an increased respawn time of 2 seconds.
• Lightning Storm: Avoiding shock damage in the bubble grants bonus Movement Speed. The storm begins only in combat and if the player has a direct path to the bubble's spawn point.
• Monster Critical Resist: Monster attacks now reduce the damage of player Critical Strikes for 3 seconds, stacking up to a specified value.
• Monster Overpower Resist: Monster attacks now reduce the damage of the player's next Overpower attack, stacking up to a specified value.
• Potion Breakers: Monster attacks from a distance increase the cooldown of the player's next Potion by a certain number of seconds, up to a maximum.
• Poisonous Evade: Using Evade now leaves a damaging pool of Poison under the first enemy evaded through or at the destination.

These adjustments aim to enhance strategic gameplay within Nightmare Dungeons, encouraging players to adapt their tactics for a more challenging and rewarding experience. Several changes and improvements have been made to enhance the gameplay experience in endgame activities:

Glyph Adjustments:
• Resistance Breaker:
• Sacred: Monster attacks from a distance reduce All Resistances by -3% for 6 seconds, stacking up to -15%.
• Ancestral: Monster attacks from a distance reduce All Resistances by -5% for 6 seconds, stacking up to -25%.
• Thorns:
• Previous: Your Thorns are increased by X.
• New: After attacking an enemy, your Thorns are increased by X for 3 seconds, up to Y at max stacks.
Glyph Experience:
• Overall glyph experience across all tiers has increased by 19%, with a significant boost at earlier tiers.
Dungeon Updates:
• Many Dungeons have received visual updates and layout improvements to address concerns about lack of diversity and excessive backtracking.
Legion Events:
• The time between Legion Events has been reduced from 30 minutes to 25 minutes.
• Every Legion Event now includes a Whisper objective.
• Additional life scaling for Legion Event monsters has been increased to provide a more challenging experience.
• The experience reward for completing a Legion Event has been increased by 75%.
World Bosses:
• The time between World Boss spawns has been reduced from 6 hours to 3.5 hours.
• World Boss health and damage have been increased.
• The quality of rewards received for defeating a World Boss has been significantly increased.
• The warning for World Boss spawns now broadcasts an hour in advance, with an additional notification 15 minutes before the spawn.
• World Bosses now become immune 2 seconds after beginning their escape.
General Updates:
• Silent Chests can now spawn in areas where Helltide is active.
• Nightmare Sigils rewarded from Whisper Caches will now be within 5 Levels of the highest-level Nightmare Dungeon the player has completed.
• Various quality of life updates for Whispers, including moving altars to central locations and reducing the number of monsters needed to complete certain objectives.
• Whisper Caches will now reward significantly more Gold and increased Gem Fragments.
These changes aim to improve endgame activities, making them more engaging, challenging, and rewarding for players.

Mount Improvements

• General responsiveness of mounts has been enhanced, reducing the likelihood of them getting stuck or slowing down unexpectedly.
• Mounts will more consistently jump over traversals automatically.
• Full Mount speed can now be achieved without the mouse cursor needing to be at the edge of the screen for keyboard and mouse players.
• Base Mount Movement Speed has been increased by 14%, ensuring faster travel without altering the top speed of mounts.
Spur Changes:
• The speed boost from Spur now lasts 50% longer.
• Mounts can now break through barricades when Spur is activated.
Cooldown Adjustments:
• Manual Mount Cooldown has been reduced from 10 seconds to 5 seconds.
• The cooldown after being forced to dismount due to damage has been reduced from 30 seconds to 15 seconds.
• The cooldown for the Mount Combat skill has been reduced from 10 to 3 seconds, benefiting skills like Barbarian’s Bounding Slam.
Town Enhancements:
• An Occultist has established a shop at The Tree of Whispers waypoint.
• Additional stashes have been added to capital cities near crucial vendors.
• Stashes are now available in all small towns with waypoints, and the Purveyors of Curiosities have set up shop closer to the Waypoint in specific locations: Kyovashad, Zarbinzet, Ked Bardu, and Gea-Kul.
• Certain waypoints will be automatically unlocked for characters skipping the campaign, including Dry Steppes, Chambatar Ridge, Untamed Scraps, Fractured Peaks, Bear Tribe Refuge, Yelesna, Hawezar, Backwater, Ruins of Rakhat Keep: Inner Court, Kehjistan, Caldeum, Tarsarak, Scosglen, Marrowen, and Tirmair.
These adjustments aim to make mount usage more enjoyable and streamline the player experience in towns and waypoints throughout the game.

How Monsters Are Balancing in the Game?

Monster and Boss Rebalancing:
• Monsters and bosses across the game have been rebalanced to align with other Season of Blood changes, ensuring overall difficulty remains consistent.
Level Scaling in Open World:
• Monster levels in the open world will now scale with the player's level, with a minimum and maximum level determined by the World Tier.
• World Tiers I and II: Level 1–50
• World Tier III: Min 55 - Max 70
• World Tier IV: Min 75 - Max 100
Monster Adjustments:
• Evasiveness of many monsters has been generally reduced.
• The cooldown for Teleport cast by Knight monsters has been increased, and the range has been decreased.
• Spider Host Cold Explosion now Chills instead of Freezes.
• Bloated Corpsefiend Death Explosion no longer has knockback.
• Spider Hosts, Bloated Corpsefiends, and Fly Hosts will no longer spawn with the Fire Enchanted or Plaguebearer affixes.
• Seething Abomination’s Ground Slam ability now also spawns a poison pool under the player.
• Ghost monsters have received a visual upgrade.
Experience Updates:
• Incenses now grant a bonus to experience, persisting after death.
• Experience bonuses for being in a party and playing in higher World Tiers are now multiplicative for increased effectiveness.
• Experience gained from killing higher-level monsters has been significantly increased.
• Experience rewards for completing individual Whispers, cashing in Grim Favors, and opening Helltide Chests have been increased.
Miscellaneous Updates:
• Necromancer Minions and Druid Companions are now less likely to target invulnerable enemies.
• Effects guaranteeing an Overpower on the next cast will always be consumed on the next appropriate cast.
• All Renown rewards persist between Seasons and new characters.
• The level at which players receive the priority quest for unlocking the next World Tier difficulty has been increased.
• World Tier III: From 40 to 48.
• World Tier IV: From 60 to 68.
• Rewards for completing side quests now scale with higher World Tiers.
• Increased Veiled Crystal drops from Salvage Caches.
• Slightly increased Rare Leather and Rare Ore drops from Salvage Caches.
• Salvage Caches will now also contain an item.
Traps Adjustment:
• Barrels now have a one-time explosion, no lingering effect, and inflict more chill on monsters.
These comprehensive changes aim to enhance overall gameplay, provide a more balanced experience, and introduce various improvements across different aspects of the game.
ARMOUR
Disobedience Legendary Aspect:
• The Armour % value for Disobedience Legendary Aspect has been significantly increased from a maximum of +30% Armor to +66% Armor, providing a substantial boost to defensive capabilities.
Snowveiled Legendary Aspect:
• The Armour % value for Snowveiled Legendary Aspect has been enhanced from a maximum of +10% Armor to +30% Armor, improving its defensive benefits.
Armor Contribution Percent:
• Non-physical Damage Reduction from Armour and Resistances is no longer split.
• Resistances now contribute their full value to Non-physical Damage Reduction.
• Armor no longer contributes to Non-physical Damage Reduction and exclusively reduces damage against Physical damage.
Armour Affix Increases:
• The +% Total Armor affix has been increased by a significant 160%, offering more substantial defensive bonuses.
Werewolf and Werebear Form Armor Increases:
• +% Total Armor while in Werewolf form and +% Total Armor while in Werebear form have both seen a substantial increase of 130%, enhancing defensive capabilities in these forms.
These adjustments to armor aspects and contributions aim to provide players with more impactful and meaningful defensive options, encouraging strategic choices in gearing and gameplay.

Attributes and Affixes Updates:

Evade Grants Movement Speed Affix:
The duration of the Evade Grants Movement Speed affix (inherent on Boots) now increases with Item Upgrades.
Skill and Passive Rank Affixes:
Skill Rank and Passive Rank affixes that roll at +1 now upgrade to +2 when at five Item Upgrades, providing a more significant boost.
Damage Bucket Updates:
Overpower:
Overpower attacks now always deal up to x50% increased damage, based on your current life percentage.
Overpower attacks gain +2% damage per 1% of your Base Life you have in Fortify.
Overpower attacks gain +2% damage per 1% of your Base Life in bonus life above your Base Life.
All Overpower Damage Affixes have increased by 50%.
Overpower Damage Paragon Glyphs have increased by 33%.
Overpower Damage Paragon Nodes have increased by 50%.
Critical Strike:
Critical Strikes now always deal x50% increased damage.
Critical Strike Damage Affix and Critical Strike Damage with Bone, Earth, Imbued, and Werewolf Skills Affixes have increased by 20%.
Critical Strike Damage Affix (inherent on Swords) has increased by 100%.
Critical Strike Damage Paragon Glyphs have increased by 100%.
Vulnerable:
Dealing damage to a Vulnerable enemy now always deals x20% increased damage.
Vulnerable Damage Affix has increased by 40%.
Vulnerable Damage Affix (inherent on Crossbows) has increased by 87%.
Vulnerable Damage Paragon Glyphs have increased by 100%.
The Death’s Defense passive effect, preventing Necromancer minions from taking more than 30% of their maximum Life in damage in one hit, is now an inherent attribute for all summons (Necromancer’s Minions and Druid’s Companions). All minions will only take up to 30% of their maximum Life in a single hit as damage.Death’s Defense has been updated with a new effect to compensate for this change.