Diablo 4 Season 2 Patch 1.2.0 - Redemption or Final Nail?

In 2.2.0 PTR released on March 11, I believe that players must have learned about the new powers in Season 8. The theme of Season 8 will be Boss Power! That’s right, when you defeat Bosses, in addition to gold, materials, and equipment, you will also gain their powers! This news is much more shocking than Witch Power! This time Boss Powers and Witch Powers are somewhat similar but different in detail. Any Boss killed in Sanctuary will grant you a Boss Power. Magic Powers Powers can be obtained at any difficulty. Lair Boss Powers are unlocked by defeating them at Torment 1 or higher. Boss Powers There are a total of 24 Boss Powers in Season 8, which are divided into three qualities: Magic Powers: 10 Rare Powers: 9 Legendary Powers: 5 Players can only carry 1 Boss Power and 3 modifiers at a time. All 24 Boss Powers can be used as primary powers or modifiers. Primary Boss Powers work by enhancing the abilities of your class. Modifiers are used to amplify Boss Powers. These Boss Powers will be a great help when farming Diablo 4 Gold, exploring dungeons, or challenging The Pit. Legendary Powers Andariel’s Flaming Skull Source: Andariel, Maiden of Anguish. Main: After standing for 1 second, summon a skull for 4 seconds that spins around you and spews flames, burning enemies for 1,200% damage over 3 seconds. Modifier: Damage over time effects that burn enemies deal 21% more damage. For 5 seconds after activating Main Boss Power, all your other attacks will burn enemies for 1,800% damage over 3 seconds. Belial’s Eye Beams Source: Belial, Lord of Lies. Main: After drinking a healing potion, gain 75% damage reduction for 2 seconds and summon eye beams that corrupt enemies for 1,750% damage over 3.5 seconds. Your healing potions will then become inactive for 5 seconds. You can drink healing potions at full health. Modifier: Activate your main Boss power to gain 2 seconds of unbreakable Stealth. While Stealth, you deal 11% [x] more Overpower Damage. Duriel’s Burrow Source: Duriel, King of Maggots. Main: You now burrow underground when you Evade, incapacitating nearby enemies for 5 seconds and dealing 200% damage when you enter and leave. While burrowed, you deal 200% damage every 0.25 seconds. Evade’s cooldown is increased by 4 seconds, and Evade’s cooldown reduction effect is 50%. Modifier: Activating your main Boss power increases your chance to dodge by 21% [+] for 2 seconds. Whenever you dodge an attack, you incapacitate nearby enemies for 3 seconds. Lilith’s Wind Of Hate Source: Echo of Lilith. Main: When casting a skill, attack enemies with a spike wave that lasts for 2 seconds, dealing 250% physical damage. Each time Wind of Hate hits an enemy, enemies take 60% [x] more damage, up to a maximum of 300% [x]. Modifier: Hitting an elite enemy with the main Boss power creates a Blister Clone with 10% of their maximum health for 15 seconds. Killing a Blister removes 5.25% of Elite’s health. Elites can have up to 3 Blisters active at once, excluding World Bosses. Harbinger Of Hatred’s Volley Source: Harbinger of Hatred. Main: After damaging a vulnerable enemy, fire a piercing projectile for 1.3 seconds that deals 400% Fire damage and applies Vulnerability. Deal 40% [x] bonus damage to vulnerable enemies. Modifier: Casting a basic skill at max resources consumes all resources, making all nearby enemies vulnerable. Activating the main Boss power increases vulnerability by 11% [x] for 5 seconds. Rare Powers Beast in the Ice’s Sleet Source: Beast in the Ice. Primary: After casting 3 skills that apply crowd control or stagger effects, fire a hail spike that deals 800% Cold damage and Freezes enemies for 2 seconds. Modifier: your main Boss power now Freezes enemies, and it damages by 2.5% [x]. Belial’s Crystal Decoy Source: Belial Lair Ambush. Main: When you cast an Agility, Defensive, or Macabre skill, a crystal is created that taunts enemies and explodes after 3 seconds for 600% Shadow damage. Modifier: Activating your main Boss power causes nearby enemies to be feared for 0.75 seconds and deal 50% Shadow damage to them. Varshan’s Life Steal Source: Echo of Varshan. Main: Whenever you lose 25% of your maximum health, attach a life steal beam to attackers, restoring 10% of your maximum health and dealing 1200% Corrosive damage to them over 3 seconds. Modifier: Activating your main Boss power deals 200% Corrosive damage over 2 seconds to nearby enemies. Grigoire’s Lightning Square Source: Grigoire, the Galvanic Saint. Main: After casting a core ability, lightning shoots outward for 1.2 seconds, dealing 300% Lightning damage per hit. Modifier: Each time you activate, damage an enemy with your main Boss power, stunning enemies hit for 0.25 seconds. Lord Zir’s Blood Pool Source: Lord Zir. Main: After you damage an enemy, create a pool of blood that deals 400% Bleeding damage per second for 4 seconds. You can have up to 3 active blood pools. Modifier: Activating your main Boss power heals you for 5.5% of your maximum health over 3 seconds. Urivar’s Lobbed Bombs Source: Urivar. Main: After casting your ultimate, drop 4 bombs that deal 800% Fire damage and reduce the cooldown of your ultimate by 5 seconds. Modifier: Killing an enemy with your main Boss power reduces the cooldown of your ultimate by 0.2 seconds. Ashava’s Poison Breath Source: Ashava the Pestilent. Main: Hitting an enemy affected by Damage Over Time creates a wave of acid that deals 400% Poison damage over 4 seconds. Poison increases by 10% for every 1% of the target’s current health taken by Damage Over Time. Modifier: Each time activated, damaging an enemy with your main Boss power also deals 45% Poison damage over 3 seconds. Avarice’s Explosive Ore Source: Avarice the Gold Cursed. Main: When you gain excess main resources, create a block of ore. After 2.5 seconds, the ore explodes, dealing 700% Fire damage. You can create up to 3 blocks of ore at a time. Modifier: Activating your main Boss power consumes all of your primary resources, increasing its damage by 1.5% [x] for each resource point consumed. Wandering Death’s Chest Beam Source: Wandering Death. Main: While channeling a skill, create a beam that deals 300% Frostbite damage per second. Enemies hit take 50% [x] increased damage for 1 second. Modifier: your main Boss power instantly executes non-Boss enemies below 15% health. When you execute an enemy, you gain 25 primary resources. In Season 8, killing a World Boss will now grant Rare Powers in addition to gold and large chests, with no difficulty limit. Magic Boss Powers Allek’s Talons Source: Allek Apparition. Main: Casting a basic skill deals 200% spark damage to enemies hit for 4 seconds. Modifier: Gain 5% increased movement speed, and for every 1% cooldown reduction, increase movement speed by 0.5%, up to a maximum of 11%. Beastmaster’s Training Source: Beastmaster Apparition. Main: Whenever you cast a summon skill or call in a mercenary for reinforcement, one of your summons or mercenaries taunts an enemy and gains 40% reduced damage. Modifier: Your summons deal 5% [x] more damage, and for every 1% extra critical damage you gain from items and paragons, increase it by 0.25% [x], up to a maximum of 17% [x]. Blackmailer’s Sabotage Source: Blackmailer Apparition. Main: Casting a core skill while shielded knocks down nearby enemies for 1.1 seconds. This effect cannot occur more than once every 5 seconds on the same enemy. Modifier: Whenever you gain a fortify, gain 20% more shield. Flesh Reaper’s Disruption Source: Flesh Reaper Apparition. Main: Damaging a vulnerable enemy removes the vulnerability, then stuns them and surrounding enemies for 0.5 seconds. This stun applies 100% stagger to Bosses. Modifier: Gain 5% [x] vulnerability, increasing by 0.25% [x] for every 1% bonus to crowd control duration, up to 10.5% [x]. Hatred’s Embrace’s Haste Source: Hatred’s Embrace Apparition. Main: Casting a Shadow or Fire skill increases movement speed by 1.1% for 3 seconds, up to 11%. Modifier: Gain 5% [+] critical strike chance, increasing by 0.5% [+] for every 1% Shadow resistance, up to 22.5% [+]. Kirma’s Sparks Source: Kirma Apparition. Main: When you dodge, deal 200% Spark damage over 4 seconds to close enemies. Modifier: Your dodge cooldown is reduced by 5%, and for every 1% increase in Lightning Resistance, your dodge cooldown is increased by 0.2%, up to a maximum of 11%. Outlaw Sharpshooter’s Eye Source: Outlaw Sharpshooter Apparition. Main: Deal direct damage to a ranged enemy, slowing them and nearby enemies by 40% for 5 seconds. Modifier: The farther away an enemy is from you, the more damage you deal to them, up to a maximum of 10.5% [x]. Sinerat’s Flames Source: Sinerat Apparition. Main: Use mobility skills to burn close enemies, dealing 200% Burn damage over 4 seconds. Modifier: Increases damage from all elements by 5% [x]. For every 1% increase in elemental resistance, increase the damage of that element by 0.2% [x], up to a maximum of 15.5% [x]. Skerg’s Toxins Source: Skerg Apparition. Main: When an enemy applies Damage Over Time effect to you, inflict 1000% Poison Damage to them over 4 seconds. Modifier: When you take damage from Damage Over Time effect, you have a 5% chance to be healed, with a bonus of 50% increased Poison Resistance, up to a maximum of 12%. Torusk’s Rage Source: Torusk Apparition. Main: Damaging a disabled enemy makes them and surrounding enemies Unstoppable, but increases your damage, attack speed, and movement speed by 10.5% [x] for 3 seconds. Modifier: Gain 5% [+] attack speed, and for every 1% damage dealt to controlled enemies, the attack speed will increase by 0.25% [+], up to a maximum of 10.5% [+]. The above are Boss powers of Season 8. There should be some changes before Season 8 is officially launched. But this should only be an adjustment to the numerical aspects, and there should not be too many changes in other aspects. Let us wait and see.

The exciting Diablo 4 Season 7 has finally arrived. Are you ready to face all the challenges and threats brought by the new season? In addition to the necessary consumables such as sufficient gold coins and items, a qualified construction plan is also a necessary preparation for starting a new season journey. Here, we will start to introduce a Quake-HOTA Barbarian Build that is very powerful in Season 7 in the future. The core of this build is the new Chest Armor, which allows us to make Earthquakes explode through Hammer of the Ancients. As early as on PTR, we can clearly feel that the damage potential of Earthquake in the new season is slightly higher than HOTA itself, so this build is also more focused on Earthquake damage. However, with the new body armor and gloves, you can also reach a Hammer of the Ancients skill level of more than 50 points. So it also has a variant that focuses on HOTA damage, and in theory you can even try to create a balanced combination of the two. How to build it depends on your game style. Skill Tree Let’s start with the skill tree. First, HOTA and Whirlwind, one point each. Damage scaling is crucial for Hammer of the Ancients, as it increases all the damage we deal, and overpower hits will happen quite often. Alternatively, we can also take the passive skill below, Warpath, and use Iron Skin as our only defensive skill, which will provide additional damage reduction and make Aspect of the Iron Warrior unstoppable. Then we have War Cry and Leap, each Leap will generate additional Earthquakes. And Aggressive Resistance will provide some nice protection. Since we will always apply Berserking in Weapon Mastery Cluster, it has very good synergy with some of the passive skills at the bottom of the skill tree to increase our Earthquakes damage. Finally, we also need Key Passive, Unconstrained. For the pure HOTA variant, maximizing HOTA effect is of course a no-brainer, and at the same time, we also need to invest 3 points each in Heavy Handed and Brute Force. For both variants, we choose Two-Handed Axe Mastery and use a one-handed weapon to perform all other attacks except Hammer of the Ancients. Paragon Board Next, let’s look at Paragon Board system. For the starter board, we chose Challenger Glyph. Here we have a weapon aspect that increases our Earthquake damage proportional to our Strength value. So we want to stack as much as possible on Paragon system and equipment. On equipment, Force Of Nature is a must-have for an Earthquake build. So for Legendary nodes, we stack damage to close enemies on equipment. Meanwhile, on this board, we also light Dominate for continuous powerful attacks. Next up is the classic Blood Rage Dominate board. Like we said before, we also continuously stack Berserking, so we can get a double damage bonus here. In addition, there is Paragon Glyph, Rumble, which is the most important Glyph regarding Earthquake damage, so there are a lot of Strength nodes on this board to maximize its effect. Then there is Decimator board, which also provides a solid damage bonus, depending on whether we need more Berserking damage or damage to close enemies. The last board is Bone Breaker, which provides an additional vigorous attack, which will not only increase our damage but also generate additional Earthquake on this board. However, since we already use Exploit Glyph for a pure HOTA build and want to use Weapons Master board with Crusher and Wrath Glyph, we will abandon Force Of Nature and the last two glyphs. Equipment For the necessary equipment required for this build, the first thing we mention must be Ugly Bastard Helm. Because it converts all our direct damage into fire damage and then provides a significant bonus to all our fire damage. In addition, the new Mantle of the Mountain’s Fury is also a good unique Chest Armor choice. Because we always want a higher chance to deal double Earthquake damage, and the unique item effect causes Earthquake to explode, dealing all the damage in one burst. That’s why we definitely want to increase Earthquake duration, because longer duration means more damage from the explosion. For gloves, we used Earthstriker’s Runic Gloves. To be honest, HotA rank isn’t as important as the extra Strength and Temper here. So we prefer to choose a gear that deals more damage to close enemies and has more Earthquake size. Of course, you can definitely choose other gear, depending on how much Diablo 4 Gold you have. Then we equipped Aspect of the Iron Warrior on the pants, and Temper determines Earthquake size and Iron Skin cooldown. Additionally, since we need Fury per second to make sure our resource management works on Amulets, we use Aspect of Bul-Kathos, which makes our Leap generate additional Earthquakes and provides additional damage reduction when standing in an Earthquake. New Patch Buffs Thanks to the new patch, we also get a powerful damage multiplier that scales with Strength stat. So that’s why we stack so much Strength to easily reach over 1,000% damage bonus. Of course, Temper to maintain the duration of Earthquake and damage to melee enemies are also important. Items Needed For Pure HOTA Variant For the pure HOTA variant, we want to add as many ranks as possible, so we have different priorities here. For equipment, we chose Banished Lord’s Talisman, Ring of Starless Skies, and Ring of Red Furor. In the meantime, because we also want to stack strength and critical strike damage here, different weapons are also needed. You can add Grandfather Unique Two-Handed Sword to this setup, insert Runewords into the armor pieces, and fill the weapon with red gems to deal more overwhelming damage. If you need more good equipment to optimize your build, then you might want to follow iGMeet Discord, where some giveaways from time to time may allow you to get some free resources. Final Thoughts In short, the above is all for this guide. Because this build has only been tested on Season 7 PTR so far and still needs to be patched and optimized, Quake-HOTA Barbarian Build you use must be much stronger than what you see so far, and you can customize it to your play style. However, keep in mind that when playing this build, the biggest damage comes from Earthquake, otherwise you can also try pure HOTA Barbarian, which is also fun and should be able to run high-level Pit. Let’s look forward to this build making Barbarian class shine in the new season!

The exciting Diablo 4 Season 5 is finally here! But while experiencing new content, we also need to upgrade our characters from the beginning. Some players may feel that it is a chore to go back to the early levels and lower World Tiers to start leveling again, because we need to spend the same or even more time grinding XP. However, if you choose the right content and method, it may not be a boring process. You can quickly pass each level while experiencing new content! In this guide, we have put together the best leveling guides, breaking down everything you need to know and the steps you need to take to overcome the early difficulties. In addition, we will talk about what else you can do after reaching the level cap to avoid quitting because there is nothing to do. Best Leveling Tips The way to level up as quickly as possible depends on your current level. Below, we have outlined what you should focus on and the order to focus on leveling. Level 1 To 35 The most important factor when starting Diablo 4 Season 5 is to make sure you are in World Tier 2. This is slightly harder than World Tier 1, but offers extra XP as well as more and better Diablo 4 Gold and loot drops, so it’s worth the switch. First, we need to start the season questline by completing Of Lambs and Wolves quest and focus on unlocking Season Journey rewards for Chapter 1. Then, collect Bundled Herbs and work with Alchemist to craft Precision Elixirs. Attention then shifts to Helltides until you reach level 35. It can be difficult to engage if you’re at a lower level, though. As long as you’re having difficulty, you just need to focus on completing events around the map until you feel more comfortable. Once you reach level 35, the next step is to complete Capstone Dungeons and unlock access to World Tier 3. Level 35 To 55 Once you’ve unlocked World Tier 3, continue the season questline and complete Eyes of the Enemy questline. This will unlock the first Infernal Horde, a new mechanic added for Season 5 and another significant source of XP. During this time, you have two options for grinding XP. You can, of course, switch between the two to keep things fresh. The first option is to run Nightmare Dungeons until you reach level 55, and the other is to continue playing Helltides. The best way is to continue playing Helltides and switch to Nightmare Dungeons during the five-minute cooldown between Helltides. Once you reach level 55, it’s time to go to another Capstone Dungeon. To make things easier, I recommend Fire Resistance and Tempering your gear at Blacksmith. Note that once you complete a Capstone Dungeon, it means World Tier 4 is unlocked. Level 55 To 100 In World Tier 4, focus on farming Helltides until you reach level 70. Next, you can choose to run Nightmare Dungeons or complete Whispers in PvP area. If you don’t want to fight other players, Nightmare Dungeons are your best choice. I need to remind you though, if you focus on Nightmare Dungeons, level up the monsters to the highest level you can accept to maximize XP gains. Once you complete Tier 46 Nightmare Dungeon, you’ll unlock access to Pit. If you’re a solo player, head there to find the best farming methods, but if you’re a group player, continue with Nightmare Dungeons. What To Do After Reaching Level 100? Diablo 4 is a massive MMO, but it has a level cap, and once you reach level 100, you can't progress any further. Many players feel as if they’ve finished the game after reaching level 100 and there’s nothing left to do. However, that’s not the case. The game is not just about reaching the highest level. Instead, there’s a lot more for you to explore and enjoy. Try New Builds If you’ve reached level 100, your inventory is most likely full of Legendary Items, Aspects, and Paragon Points. With so many items, you can try out new builds. Mix and match your character’s skills, use different Legendary Items, and customize your character with Paragon Points, and you’ll be able to create a brand new character and test it against different bosses. Complete Season Journey The developers have made each Season Journey look fresh by introducing new content in different seasons, such as new challenges, boss fights, and items for you to unlock. So as long as the developers are working on new content, you’ll always have something to look forward to. Challenge Nightmare Dungeon Nightmare Dungeons are enhanced versions of regular dungeons, offering higher difficulty and better loot. The higher the level of the dungeon, the greater the challenge and rewards. Completing a Nightmare Dungeon can also help you get powerful Diablo 4 Items that can’t be found elsewhere in the game. Clear Helltides Helltides are limited-time events that appear in different locations on the map. These events allow you to fight many enemies, but they are stronger than the normal monsters you face. Although the enemies are stronger, they also drop more valuable items and resources. Defeat World Bosses World Bosses also appear in different locations on the map. They are not easy to defeat, but by destroying them, you will get a lot of unique items. Remember that World Bosses are usually not defeated alone. You will usually have a group of other players fighting alongside you. Help Other Players If you are already at level 100, you have enough time and ability to help other players. You can join different tribes or create your own tribe and share your leveling experience with new players through them. You can also choose to join iGMeet Discord, where you will find a lot of old players with rich leveling experience, and you can exchange ideas together. What’s more, we will also post some Giveaway information here from time to time, so join our group and be active to avoid missing any information! That’s all you need to know about our complete guide on how to reach level 100 in Diablo 4 Season of the Infernal Hordes, and what to do after that. See you in-game!

Hardcore mode in Diablo 4 is not for the faint of heart. It's a permadeath difficulty mode where your characters and their items are permanently deleted when they die. However, for those seeking a truly challenging and rewarding experience, Hardcore mode is the way to go. In Season 1 of Diablo 4, choosing the right class and build is crucial for survival. Below, we've updated the best classes and builds for Hardcore mode based on the changes in patch 1.1.3. 1. Rogue: Barrage Build (S Tier) The Rogue remains the top choice for Hardcore mode in Diablo 4 Season 1. With high mobility and defensive skills, the Rogue is challenging to kill and can deal substantial damage. The Barrage Rogue build is particularly effective for Hardcore. It's a ranged, multishot specialist that excels at dealing damage from a distance. Here's what you need for this build: Skills: - Barrage: Your primary damage-dealing skill. - Twisting Blades: Apply Vulnerable debuff to enemies. - Shadow Strike: Mobility and repositioning. - Concussive Shot: Stun enemies. - Concealment: Grants temporary invisibility for immunity to damage. Gear: - The Barber (Weapon): Boosts Barrage skill damage. - Caged Heart of the Vile Apothecary: Chance to spawn health globes on enemy kills. - Caged Heart of Tempting Fate: Chance to avoid death. Tips: - Stay aware of your surroundings and use Shadow Strike for repositioning. - Stun enemies with Concussive Shot before engaging. - Utilize Concealment for healing or buffing. - Patience is key; avoid unnecessary risks. 2. Sorcerer: Ice Shards Build (A Tier) The Sorcerer is a ranged class that deals substantial damage from a distance. While not as tanky as some other classes, the Ice Shards Sorcerer build remains a viable Hardcore option. This build focuses on using Ice Shards for damage and crowd control. Here's what you need: Skills: - Ice Shards: Main damage skill. - Frost Nova: AoE skill with a stun effect. - Blizzard: Creates a damaging ice field. - Teleportation: Mobility for escaping danger. - Elemental Barrier: A shield that absorbs damage. Gear: - Caged Heart of the Winter: Increases cold attack damage. - Caged Heart of the Tempest: Boosts critical hit chance and damage. - The Barber (Weapon): Enhances cold attack damage. Tips: - Maintain awareness of your surroundings. - Crowd-control enemies with Frost Nova and Blizzard. - Use Elemental Barrier for protection. - Teleportation helps you escape or reposition. 3. Necromancer: Bone Spear Build (A Tier) The Necromancer offers versatility with crowd control and damage-dealing abilities. The Bone Spear Necro build is a powerful option for Hardcore. It centers around the Bone Spear skill, which deals massive damage and makes enemies vulnerable to critical strikes. Here's what you need: Skills: - Bone Spear: Main damage skill. - Corpse Explosion: AoE damage based on nearby corpses. - Bone Armor: Boosts armor, resistance, and bone attack damage. - Bone Prison: Crowd control by trapping enemies. - Command Skeletons: Summons skeletons to fight for you. Tips: - Maintain distance from enemies. - Use Bone Prison for crowd control. - Maximize survivability with Bone Armor. - Utilize summoned skeletons as tanks. 4. Druid: Pulverize Build (B Tier) The Druid is a versatile class known for its tankiness and damage output. The Pulverize Druid build offers both melee damage and survivability, making it suitable for Hardcore mode. Here's what you need: Skills: - Pulverize: Primary damage skill with area effect. - Debilitating Roar: Weakens enemies. - Maul: Powerful attack with a stun effect. - Frenzied Charge: Mobility skill. - Spirit Wolf: Summons a wolf companion. Tips: - Keep your health high. - Use Debilitating Roar to weaken foes. - Stun enemies with Maul. - Summon the Spirit Wolf for support. 5. Barbarian: Whirlwind Build (B Tier) The Barbarian excels in melee combat and deals significant damage. The Whirlwind Barbarian build offers both damage and tankiness, though it's riskier in Hardcore compared to some other classes. Here's what you need: Skills: - Whirlwind: Primary damage skill with area effect. - War Cry: Increases damage and survivability. - Leap: Mobility for closing the gap. - Call of the Ancients: Summons warriors to fight alongside. - Ignore Pain: Reduces damage taken. Gear: - Bul-Kathos' Oath (Weapon): Enhances Whirlwind skill. - Helm: Crown of the Primus for shout bonuses. - Aquila Cuirass (Chest Armor): Reduces damage above a resource threshold. - Magefist (Gloves): Increases Fire damage and attack speed. Tips: - Maintain high health. - Use War Cry for increased power and survivability. - Close the gap with Leap. - Summon Ancients for support. - Activate Ignore Pain when taking heavy damage. While the Rogue and Sorcerer remain top choices for Hardcore in Season 1, the other classes offer viable options with their respective builds. Each class brings unique strengths and playstyles, catering to different preferences. Ultimately, success in Hardcore mode depends on careful play, awareness, and the right build for your chosen class.