Blizzard recently held a livestream for Diablo 4’s Season 5, revealing a ton of exciting updates for the game. One of the biggest additions is the new wave-based mode called Infernal Hordes, where players can slay hordes of enemies and earn powerful weapons and rewards. The developers also discussed changes to tempering, improvements to unique items, and updates to every class. Check out the video below for all the details!
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Key Takeaways:
- Season 5 introduces the new wave-based mode, Infernal Hordes, where players can slay hordes of enemies and earn powerful weapons and rewards.
- Tempering is being adjusted to give players more control over the RNG and allow for better item customization.
- Unique items are receiving buffs and stat simplifications, and players can now target farm them from additional sources.
- Every class is receiving adjustments and updates, including new unique items and improved abilities.
Season 5: Infernal Hordes
Blizzard is introducing a new wave-based mode called Infernal Hordes in Diablo 4’s Season 5. In this mode, players will face hordes of enemies and earn burning ether to unlock powerful weapons and rewards. The mode features a progression system with different difficulty levels and new activities like Soul Spires. Players will also have the opportunity to confront new bosses, including the Fel Council.
Adjustments to Tempering
Blizzard is making changes to tempering in Diablo 4 to give players more control over the RNG. As players’ items improve, they will have more chances to temper them. The number of tempering rolls will be based on the number of Greater AIC stars the player has. This update aims to strike a balance between ensuring items have an end point and giving players the ability to customize their items.
Improvements to Unique Items
Unique items in Diablo 4 are receiving buffs and stat simplifications. The developers are also adding tempering stats for uniques to make them fit the fantasy of each item. The star power levels and effects of Mythic uniques are being updated, and they will now have a new color beam, sound, and item UI. Players will also be able to target farm uniques from three additional sources: obal vendors, Helltide chests, and Whisper caches.
Class Adjustments and Updates
Every class in Diablo 4 is receiving adjustments and updates in Season 5. The Barbarian class is getting a new unique called The Unbroken Chain, which enhances defensive abilities. The Rogue class is receiving significant updates to the Flurry skill, including the addition of a dash and healing effects. The Druid class is seeing improvements to Shepherd’s Aspect, which enhances companion skills. The Sorceress class is getting updates to Axial Conduit, allowing for double casting of Chain Lightning. And the Necromancer class is receiving a new Golem ability that allows it to leap and cast abilities. Class-specific weapon restrictions are also being expanded to allow for more variety in builds.
