A sense of power, possibility, and untapped potential stirs within. As a wanderer in the dark world of Diablo IV, your moment to harness otherworldly power against Hell’s relentless legions has arrived.
The Diablo IV 2.1 Public Test Realm (PTR) launches on December 3rd, offering an exclusive first look at the exciting updates and features set to shape the game’s next season. This is your chance to explore uncharted possibilities, test new content, and provide feedback that helps refine Sanctuary’s ever-evolving experience.
Among the highlights of the 2.1 PTR is the Vessel of Hatred, a groundbreaking feature designed to elevate gameplay. This artifact empowers players with extraordinary abilities, granting the strength to challenge even the most fearsome adversaries. But with great power comes the responsibility to wield it wisely.
As you delve into the PTR’s new content, remember to maintain a spirit of respect and positivity within the community. Adhering to guidelines against sharing inappropriate content, engaging in hate speech, or promoting harmful behaviours ensures a safe and welcoming space for all adventurers.
In this moment, you are part of something greater. The PTR offers an opportunity to hone your skills, stand firm against the darkness, and foster camaraderie among your fellow players. So, step forward, embrace the power within, and let your journey in Sanctuary continue with honour and purpose.
Season 7 in Witchcraft introduces a whole new dimension to the game with the addition of the Helltide-like zone events and Headrotten bosses. These new activities not only provide players with exciting challenges to test their skills, but also offer unique rewards that make the game even more immersive and engaging. The Helltide-like zone events are a thrilling addition to Witchcraft, bringing a sense of urgency and excitement to the game.
These events occur randomly throughout the game world, challenging players to band together and work as a team to overcome powerful enemies and obstacles. The stakes are high in these zone events, as failure can result in the loss of valuable resources or even the destruction of the player's base. One of the most exciting aspects of the Helltide-like zone events is the variety of challenges they present.
Wanderers, your journey just got easier! The Armory lets you seamlessly swap between saved builds while in town, offering a streamlined way to manage your favorite setups. With the ability to Save, Load, and Name your builds, you can customize your playstyle like never before.
Key Features:
Getting Started:
Access Points:
The Armory is conveniently located in major cities across Sanctuary and key end-game hubs, including the Citadel, Tree of Whispers, and Kyovashad’s Training Grounds.
Important Note:
If an item saved in your loadout is no longer available—due to selling, trading, or salvaging—an icon will alert you to the missing piece on your Loadout preview.
Start saving your builds and embrace the power of versatility with the Armory!
Master the dark arts and expand your arsenal with the ancient magic of Witchcraft. Discover three distinct schools of Hawezar sorcery, each offering unique abilities to wield and master:
The Schools of Witchcraft
Rediscover Lost Powers
Unearth rare and forgotten Witchcraft powers, bringing new depth and mystery to your build.
Experiment and Evolve
Each school offers endless possibilities for experimentation. Mix and match powers to craft something truly unique—and truly terrifying. Some abilities also trigger Witchcraft Effects, amplifying your Eldritch, Psyche, or Growth & Decay magic.
How to Unlock Witchcraft
Exchange your Restless Rot at the Tree of Whispers’ Coven Altar to learn or enhance Witchcraft abilities.
Note: All Witchcraft powers are subject to change before the Public Test Realm begins.
Embrace the dark allure of Witchcraft and shape the battlefield to your will!
Unleash the arcane fury of Eldritch magic with these devastating abilities. Perfect for those who seek overwhelming power and chaos on the battlefield.
Firebat Servants
Summon a relentless swarm of fiery bats every 2 seconds, dealing X total Fire damage over one attack.
Abyssal Resonance
Every 250 Resource spent triggers a shadowy explosion, dealing X Shadow damage. Explosions within 10 seconds of each other grow in size and power, increasing damage by 130% (stacks up to 3 times).
Wave of Woe
Each time you damage an enemy with your skills, unleash a shadowy wave that deals X additional Shadow damage and echoes to nearby enemies of the same type.
Purging Touch
Deal X% increased damage against Headrotten enemies.
Shaken Soul
Eldritch Effects inflict Vulnerable on enemies for X seconds.
Hex of Flames
Lucky Hit: You have up to an X% chance to apply a Hex of Flames, dealing 1,600 additional Fire damage each time you damage the target.
Doom Orb
A swirling orb of Eldritch energy orbits you, dealing X Fire damage to any enemy it touches. The orb may launch at distant enemies and return.
Harness the destructive force of Eldritch powers and watch your enemy’s crumble!
Psyche Powers
Manipulate the mind and spirit to protect yourself and destabilize your enemies. Psyche Powers emphasize defensive magic, control, and resource management.
Life Link
Automatically link your life force with up to 3 nearby enemies. A portion (X%) of the damage you take is transferred to linked targets as Physical damage. Note: Life Link cannot connect to enemy players.
Hex of Shattering
Enemies affected by your Witchcraft Effects are afflicted with Hex of Shattering, reducing the damage they deal by X% for 5 seconds.
Aura of Misfortune
Nearby enemies have an X% chance to have their attacks interrupted (does not affect bosses).
Aura of Lament
The first enemy you strike is afflicted with Aura of Lament, Slowing it and nearby enemies by 70%. Gain 1 Primary Resource per second for each enemy affected. If the initial enemy dies, the aura transfers to a nearby target, maintaining its duration. Lasts X seconds.
Vengeful Spirit
Summon a Vengeful Spirit Servant every 19 seconds, lasting for X seconds. While active, the spirit absorbs all damage you would take.
Twilight Warding
Every X seconds, gain a Barrier for 5 seconds that absorbs 100 damage.
Master Psyche Powers to create an impenetrable defense while turning your enemies’ strength into their weakness.
Growth & Decay Powers
Harness the duality of life and death with Growth & Decay Powers, blending healing and destruction in a symphony of balance and chaos.
Poison Frog Servant
Summon a Poison Frog that attacks enemies, inflicting X Poison damage over 3 seconds. Upon death, the frog explodes, dealing X Poison damage instantly to nearby enemies. This explosion always critically strikes.
Soul Harvest
Consume the life force of nearby enemies whenever you use a skill with a cooldown, increasing your primary stat by 3% per monster for X seconds.
Hex of Whispers
Damaging an enemy applies Hex of Whispers, dealing X Shadow damage the next time damage is inflicted. The hex then jumps to another enemy, bouncing up to 6 times. Can only be applied once every 5 seconds.
Decay Augmentation
Your Witchcraft Effects deal X% of the damage dealt as a damage-over-time effect over 5 seconds, with the damage type depending on your class.
Grow
Casting an Ultimate Skill empowers your Servants, Minions, and Companions with dark magic, increasing their size and granting X bonus damage for 15 seconds.
Aura of Siphoning
Summon an aura of decay that deals X Poison damage to enemies every second.
The Cycle
Every time you deal damage with a skill, there is a 15% chance to grow a mystical flower from the ground.
Master the powers of Growth & Decay to tip the scales between creation and destruction in your favor!
Lost Powers
Tap into the rediscovered and rarest magics of Witchcraft. These Lost Powers bring unique synergies and devastating effects, blending Eldritch, Psyche, and Growth & Decay abilities for unparalleled power.
Breath of the Coven
Dealing damage or applying a Crowd Control effect with any of your Witchcraft Effects increases your Attack Speed by X for 10 seconds. This bonus stacks once per unique Witchcraft Effect (Eldritch, Psyche, Growth & Decay).
Hex Specialization
Enhance the effectiveness of your Hex Effects, increasing their potency by X.
Aura Specialization
Expand the reach of your Aura Effects, increasing their size by X.
Piranhado
When an enemy is affected by both a Hex and an Aura Effect, summon a swirling Piranhado that pulls enemies toward it and deals X Physical damage over 12 seconds. Can occur once every 20 seconds.
Reclaim the secrets of Witchcraft’s Lost Powers to unlock unparalleled versatility and devastating force on the battlefield.
The Headrotten, a new breed of grotesque and corrupted enemies, roam Sanctuary. These beings, twisted in both mind and spirit, await liberation from their prison of decayed flesh. Do you have the courage to face them?
The Hunt Begins
Unique Boss Variants
Among the Headrotten are unique and deadly adversaries, including:
Defeating a Fugitive Head yields a Reclaimed Head, which can be returned to Gelena near the Tree of Whispers in exchange for Occult Gems.
Rewards of the Hunt
Headhunts
Embark on intensified Whispers of the Dead to uncover the secrets of Headhunts. Track and confront the terrifying Headless Husk or elusive Fugitive Head in their lairs.
How Headhunts Work
To increase the likelihood of encountering a Fugitive Head:
Face the challenge of Headhunts and claim the glory and rewards that await!
Rootholds
Delve into Rootholds, treacherous micro-dungeons offering an additional path to hunt the Headrotten. These mysterious lairs present heightened challenges and exclusive rewards for daring adventurers.
Features of Rootholds
Accessing Rootholds
Prepare to navigate these perilous dungeons, uncover their secrets, and turn Headrot into strength!
Witch Powers Enhancements
Unleash the full potential of your Witchcraft abilities with these powerful enhancements, each tailored to amplify specific skills and playstyles.
General Enhancements
Eldritch Witch Powers
Psyche Witch Powers
Growth & Decay Witch Powers
Aura and Summon Enhancements
Defensive Enhancements
Elevate your Witchcraft mastery and adapt your build to dominate enemies with these potent bonuses!
The Alchemists of Sanctuary have unveiled powerful new arcane sources for players aligned with the Vessel of Hatred. Whether for dark deeds or noble purposes, these runes provide unparalleled opportunities to wield destructive or benevolent magic.
New Ritual Runes
Nagu (Legendary Rune)
Igni (Legendary Rune)
New Rune of Invocation
Chac (Rare Rune)
Harness these runes to unlock new layers of power and expand your magical arsenal for battle!
Unleash your potential with the latest Unique Items and Legendary Aspects, designed to elevate your demon-slaying expertise to unprecedented levels. These potent additions offer fresh ways to refine your build and dominate the forces of evil.
Barbarian: New Legendary and Unique Items
Mantle of the Mountain’s Fury (Unique Chest Armor)
Harness the power of the earth to amplify your might with this fearsome armor.
Affixes:
Inherent Effect: Gain 50% increased Hammer of the Ancients damage for 5 seconds after an Earthquake explodes.
Stats:
200-350 Armor
+3-5 Skill Ranks to Hammer of the Ancients
+2-3 Skill Ranks to Defensive Stance
13.5-22.5% chance for earthquakes to deal double damage.
Power:
Hammer of the Ancients creates a seismic line that deals its damage and Slows enemies hit by 60-80% for 4 seconds.
Earthquakes the line passes through explode for their total damage and are consumed.
Malefic Crescent (Unique Amulet)
Tap into primal forces with this amulet, empowering your Werewolf form with devastating enhancements.
Affixes:
Power:
Of Wolf’s Rain (Legendary Aspect)
Unleash the fury of the storm with your loyal Wolves.
Effect:
Of Electrified Claws (Legendary Aspect)
Channel the power of lightning through your shapeshifting forms.
Effect:
Embrace the wild storms and unleash your primal ferocity!
Indira's Memory (Unique Pants)
Empower your Blood and Bone abilities with a devastating synergy between Bone Spear and Blood Wave.
Affixes:
Power:
Kessime's Legacy (Unique Pants)
Turn your Blood Wave into a force of absolute devastation.
Affixes:
Power:
Of Distilled Anima (Legendary Aspect)
Harness the energy of absorbed souls to become unstoppable.
Effect:
Rogue: New Legendary and Unique Items
Assassin’s Stride (Unique Boots)
Unleash unmatched speed and shadow-infused attacks with these elusive boots.
Affixes:
Power:
Slice and Dice (Legendary Aspect)
Maximize the devastation of Twisting Blades with added cleave and speed.
Effect:
Bitter Infection (Legendary Aspect)
Enhance Shadow Imbuement’s infectious power.
Effect:
Sorcerer: New Legendary and Unique Items
Strike of Stormhorn (Unique Focus)
Unleash chaos with devastating Ball Lightning attacks.
Affixes:
Power:
Okun’s Catalyst (Unique Focus)
Turn Ball Lightning into a mobile storm of destruction.
Affixes:
Power:
Of Mind’s Awakening (Legendary Aspect)
Enhance elemental versatility for even greater control and survival.
Effect:
The Rogue and Sorcerer are equipped with thrilling new options to dominate foes with elegance and precision!
Sustained War-Crozier Unique Quarterstaff
Affixes
Inherent: 40% Block Chance
132-152 Dexterity
610-680 Maximum Life
20.9-30% Chance for Potency Skills to Deal Double Damage
2-4 Skill Ranks to Focus Skills
Power
Your Focus Skills benefit from all their Upgrades and now enhance the damage of your Potency Skills by 10-20% for 8 seconds, stacking up to 100-200%.
Endless Talons Legendary Aspect
Razor Wings hitting an enemy increase your Eagle Skill damage by 1% for 3 seconds, stacking up to 30-50%. Critical Strikes with Razor Wings grant 3 additional stacks.
The Tree of Whispers Grows
The spectral souls that linger around the Tree of Whispers continue to grow in number, their haunted presence now filling the sacred grounds more than ever.
In response to this influx, the vendors surrounding the Tree have been reorganized to create a more efficient and welcoming hub for visitors. Several new vendors have been added, each offering unique services: the Alchemist, the Armory, the Purveyor of Curiosities, and the Healer.