Rhykker dives into Season 5 on the Diablo 4 PTR, testing out the new activity and discussing drop rates and potential improvements. He starts by creating a new character to farm up tempering manuals, as they are an important resource for upgrading gear. He also discusses the drop rates for compasses and scrolls, and shares his thoughts on the season so far.
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Key Takeaways:
- Drop rates for compasses and scrolls have been improved in the PTR, making it easier to engage with the new activity.
- Creating a new character and farming tempering manuals is an effective strategy for upgrading gear.
- Rhykker plans to push into the Infernal hordes and test his character’s limits.
Testing Season 5 on the Diablo 4 PTR
Rhykker begins his livestream by creating a new character to farm tempering manuals, an important resource for upgrading gear. He explains that creating a new character and using the level boost will provide 10 tempering manuals for the chosen class. Rhykker also discusses the drop rates for compasses and scrolls, which have been improved in the PTR. He shares his thoughts on the season so far, including the challenges he faced due to bugs and low drop rates.
Improving Gear through Farming
Rhykker explores different strategies for improving gear in Season 5. He suggests farming tempering manuals by creating new characters and using the level boost to quickly obtain them. He also discusses the importance of upgrading compasses and scrolls to progress further in the Infernal hordes. Rhykker shares his plans to push into the Infernal hordes and test his character’s limits.
Season 5 Feedback and Potential Improvements
Rhykker discusses the feedback he has received from the community regarding Season 5. He mentions the unrewarding drop rates and slow progression of the new activity, and suggests that the developers could easily adjust the rewards to make it more worthwhile. He also addresses concerns about the odd and even season teams, clarifying that it is a myth and that the developers have stated that the teams do not work that way. Rhykker shares his predictions for the upcoming expansion and speculates about the inclusion of Diablo as a boss.
