Mount Arreat discusses the latest changes coming to Diablo 4 in Season 2. The video covers important updates to items, classes, and damage calculations. The developers have implemented a five-point strategy to improve the game’s balance and variety. Changes include reworking resistance bonuses, improving unique items, and adjusting damage calculations. Players can expect a more balanced gameplay experience with increased build diversity.
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Key Takeaways:
- Resistance bonuses will be reworked, with a new cap of 70% and additional bonuses from new sources.
- Unique items will receive significant reworks, introducing unique aspects and affixes.
- Damage calculations will be adjusted, limiting the power of Critical Strike and damage to vulnerable fixes.
- Class changes will include improvements to Paragon boards, damage bonuses, and new glyphs.
Changes to Resistance Bonuses
Currently, resistance bonuses in Diablo 4 are calculated inversely, leading to diminishing returns. After the upcoming patch, resistances will add up again, with a base cap of 70% and a maximum of 85% with bonuses. This change aims to provide a more balanced and rewarding experience for players.
Reworking Unique Items
Many unique items in Diablo 4 are currently underwhelming, leading to player dissatisfaction. In Season 2, unique items will receive significant reworks, introducing unique aspects and affixes that are exclusive to them. The values of affixes can also roll higher than on comparable items, making unique items more desirable for specific builds.
Adjusting Damage Calculations
The current damage calculation heavily favors Critical Strike and damage to vulnerable fixes, resulting in some builds relying solely on these factors. In the upcoming patch, the power of these fixes will be limited to a cap of 50% for Critical Strike damage and vulnerable damage. This change aims to encourage build diversity and make other damage fixes more viable.
Class Changes and Improvements
Each class in Diablo 4 will receive various changes and improvements. The Barbarian’s Paragon boards and Damage while Berserking will be enhanced. The Sorceress’ incinerate and Frozen orb skills will be improved, while other basic attacks will receive buffs. The Druid’s Ravens and Rabies skills will be strengthened, along with improvements to the Necromancer’s minions and the Coldbringer aspect. Additionally, characters will benefit from stronger Paragon notes and aspects.
