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In Diablo 4, the game content of the player is simply to fight monsters, gain experience and level up, and then continue to fight monsters. Of course, the real game situation is much more complicated than this process. I believe that many players have such a consensus that when you feel that your weapon has changed and the damage to monsters is not as high as before, and you know that you should change your equipment at this time. However, weapons and equipment are not good just because they are high in level. Players usually have to consider the type, affix and quality of items. Here is a brief introduction on how to choose your items. Quality In addition to the main quality, the quality in Diablo 4 also has two subqualities. You can think of the main quality as the rarity of the item. Main Qualities Normal Magic Rare Legendary Unique Mythic Unique Normal has no affixes, magic items have one affix, rare items have two affixes, and legendary items have three affixes and a Legendary Aspect. Unique items have four fixed affixes and unique powers and cannot be tempered or enchanted by Occultist. A Mythic Unique is similar to a unique item with the same number of affixes and unique powers, but more powerful. Subqualities Subqualities are less complex than the primary qualities, and there are only two types: Normal, and Ancestral. Ancestral items have a higher power limit than normal items. They also have at least one Greater Affix, and a maximum of 4 Greater Affixes. These affixes have a maximum roll multiplier of 1.5, making them the strongest affixes in the game. If you don’t like the affixes on an item, you can reroll them at Occultist with Diablo 4 Gold and materials. Item Diablo IV’s item system is modular, specifically divided into these four modules: Inherent Physical Characteristic: Physical Characteristics included according to the item type. Item Affixes: Contains different numbers of affixes depending on the quality of the item. Legendary Aspect: Powerful bonus of legendary items, which could be stored in Codex of Power. Unique Power: Unique power of unique items. Physical Characteristics Physical Characteristics are attributes assigned to the item type. This attribute is permanent and cannot be changed. However, the higher the item level, the higher the value of Physical Characteristics will usually become. Armor and Jewelry Fixed Characteristics: Amulet: +X% All Resistances Ring: +X% Resistance to All Elements, +X% Specific Elemental Resistance Helm, Chest, Gloves, Pants: Flat Armor Boots: flat Armor and choose one of them: Max Evade Charge(s)/Evade Grants X% Movement Speed1.5 Seconds/Attacks Reduce Evade’s Cooldown by 1.0 Seconds Weapon Fixed Characteristics Ax (1H/2H): +X% Damage Over Time Bow: +X% Critical Strike Damage Dagger: +X% Damage to Close Enemies Crossbow: +X% Vulnerable Damage Mace (1H/2H): +X% Overpower Damage Polearm +X% Vulnerable Damage Scythe (1H/2H): +X% Summoning Damage Staff: +X% Damage Over Time Sword (1H/2H): +X% Critical Strike Damage Wand: +X% Vulnerable Damage Off-hand Fixed Characteristics Focus: +X% Lucky Hit Chance Shield: Flat Armor, +20% Block Chance, + [25-45]% Blocked Damage Reduction, +80% Main Hand Weapon Damage, +Thorns Totem: +X% Lucky Hit Chance Weapons Although there are nearly 20 weapons in the game, not all classes can use them. Each class has its own weapons. Barbarian: 1H Axe, 2H Axe, 1H Mace, 2H Mace, Polearm, 1H Sword, 2H Sword Druid: 1H Axe, 2H Axe, Dagger, 1H Mace, 2H Mace, Polearm, Staff, 1H Sword, Totem Necromancer: 1H Axe, 2H Axe, Dagger, 1H Mace, 2H Mace, 1H Scythe, 2 H Scythe, 1H Sword, 2H Sword, Wand, Focus, Shield Rogue: Bow, Crossbow, Dagger, 1H Sword Sorcerer: Dagger, 1H Mace, Staff, 1H Sword, Wand, Focus Spiritborn: Glaive, Polearm, Quarterstaff Combining Physical Characteristics of weapons and equipment, you can know how you should choose weapons based on Physical Characteristics you need. If you like to knock out enemies with Critical Strike, then maybe Sword is more suitable for you. Affixes Affixes only appear on Magic, Rare, Legendary, and Unique items. Although there are a lot of affixes, they are not always useful for your class. When the player level reaches 15, you will automatically receive the quest “Tempering,” and after completing the quest, you can obtain Temper Manuals. Temper Manuals allows players to add Temper affixes to legendary and rare items to customize their equipment. Each item has a maximum of 2 slots for two Temper affixes. Adding affixes to items requires a certain amount of resources. You can enter Diablo 4 Items Giveaways In iGMeet Discord to participate in the lottery event in this channel to replenish resources. Here are the number of affixes each item can gain: Magic Item: 1 Rare Item: 3 + 2 Tempered Affixes Legendary Item: 4 + 2 Tempered Affix + 1 Legendary Aspect Ancestral Legendary Item: 4 (1 Greater Affix) + 2 Tempered Affixes + 1 Legendary Aspect Unique Item: 4 Preset Affixes + 1 Unique Power Ancestral Unique Item: 4 Preset Affixes (1 Greater Affix) + 1 Unique Power Ancestral Mythic Unique Item: 4 Preset Affixes (1 Greater Affix) + 1 Mythic Unique Power Legendary Aspects Legendary Aspects are special affixes that appear on Legendary items. Once you gain them, they are saved in your Codex of Power. There are two ways to gain Legendary Aspects. One is to collect Legendary Aspects from other Legendary Items, and the other is to obtain them through dungeons. However, please note that when you collect a Legendary Aspect from a Legendary Item, Legendary Item will be destroyed. Legendary Aspects are divided into five categories: Defensive, Offensive, Resource, Utility, and Mobility. Different equipment can only accept certain types of Legendary Aspects. You can use gold to assign Legendary Aspects to rare or legendary items at Occultist, but this method cannot make rare items legendary. Its number of affixes remains unchanged. Repair Each time the player dies, the durability of the equipment will decrease by 10%, which can be repaired at the blacksmith with gold. The above is the basic content about how to choose equipment in Diablo 4. Diablo 4’s forging system is relatively complex. If you want to create the strongest build, you must have a full understanding of this system.

As one of the classic Diablo 4 classes, Sorcerer has its own unique abilities in the game, which can provide you with a unique combat experience, which naturally includes a wealth of builds to use. Of all Sorcerer builds in Diablo 4 Season 6, Frozen Orb Build is undoubtedly one of the best. It can help you deal cold AOE damage to enemies and has incredible mobility and ranged combat potential. It is worth mentioning that although most of the damage of this build is related to Frost skill, there are also some Shock and Pyromancy to cooperate. And in the endgame of Season 6 and The Pit, you need to eliminate waves of enemies in an instant, and Frozen Orb Build will play a big role. Based on this, we will start from multiple specific aspects to provide you with some suggestions for using Frozen Orb Build in the endgame stage. Compatible Skills As you enter the endgame phase of Diablo 4 Season 6, you can further adjust your Frozen Orb Build so that you can continue to farm Diablo 4 Gold in Diablo 4’s tougher content, such as Nightmare Dungeons and The Pit. We recommend the following skills: Active skills: Fire Bolt: 2 Frozen Orb-Enhanced, Greater: 5 Flame Shield: 1 Ice Armor-Enhanced, Shimmering: 1 Teleport-Enhanced, Shimmering: 1 Lightning Spear-Enhanced, Invoked: 1 Ice Blades-Enhanced, Summoned: 1 Unstable Currents-Prime: 1 It is worth mentioning that several of the available active skills in Frozen Orb Build’s endgame version have changed, namely the introduction of Lightning Spear and Unstable Currents. Lightning Spear makes enemies vulnerable by summoning lightning, and whenever you cast Unstable Currents, you randomly activate Core, Conjuration, or Mastery Shock to damage enemies. Passive skills: Elemental Dominance: 3 Glass Cannon: 3 Elemental Attunement: 1 Align the Elements: 1 Mana Shield: 3 Conjuration Mastery: 3 Protection: 3 Inner Flames: 1 Devouring Blaze: 3 Permafrost: 3 Hoarfrost: 3 Icy Touch: 3 Icy Veil: 3 Elemental Synergies: 3 Evocation: 3 Coursing Currents: 1 Electrocution: 3 Enlightenment: 1 In the endgame, the passive skills available to Frozen Orb Build will change more, such as adding Enlightenment as a key passive skill. It charges you when you critically hit an enemy with your Shock skill and have a 10% chance to deal lightning damage to nearby enemies. Optimal Skill Rotation Order During a specific fight, we recommend that you cast your skills one by one in a fixed order to maximize the effectiveness of each skill: Flame Shield Unstable Currents Lightning Spear Frozen Orb Ice Armor Teleport The endgame Frozen Orb build skill rotation is similar to the normal one, but with a few tweaks. Start with Flame Shield first, making yourself immune while burning nearby enemies. Next, cast Unstable Currents to trigger a random Core, Conjuration, or Mastery Shock skill - this is perfect to use before Lightning Spear, a summon skill that helps you find enemies and make them vulnerable. After that, use Frozen Orb to explode and freeze nearby enemies, and end the skill rotation with Ice Armor near the end of the fight to gain additional shields. It’s worth noting that you can use Teleport if you need to get out of combat. How To Use Enchantments? You’ll need to make some adjustments to the enchantments of Frozen Orb Build in the endgame compared to normal. First, keep Frozen Orb Enchantment, which gives you a 30% chance to fire a Frozen Orb every time you cast a non-basic skill. In addition, you should choose Fire Bolt instead of Fireball. Because Fire Bolt gives you additional burn damage from direct skill damage. Best Paragon Glyphs When you reach level 50 in Diablo 4 Season 6, you will start to earn Paragon points to invest in Paragon boards. Paragon points will replace skill points as your main way of developing when you reach level 60. And you can also insert glyphs to further improve Frozen Orb Build. While there are a ton of glyphs to find and upgrade in the game, the following are more suitable for Frozen Orb Build: Destruction Tactician Unleash Elementalist Flamefeeder These glyphs will help you reach level 100 easily and ensure that you can progress smoothly in the endgame. They also provide improvements in elemental damage, mana regeneration, and status effect application. Best Mercenary Pairing If you have also experienced DLC released with Season 6, you must have found that the new mercenary mechanics are very effective. These mercenaries will serve as your powerful partners to help you in your battles. When you use Frozen Orb Build in Diablo 4’s endgame, it is recommended that you set Subo as your first choice mercenary, because his Seeker skill can reveal hidden enemies and objects for you, making your exploration smoother while maintaining mana. If you want to give yourself higher defense in battle, the mercenary Raheir can be your second choice. His Valiance skill reduces the damage dealt to you by heavy attacks and grants you Unstoppable. Frozen Orb Build In PVP Mode Among all Sorcerer builds in Diablo 4 Season 6, Frozen Orb is one that can perform well in PVP mode. With high-damage AOE attacks in the skill set, this build will have no problem knocking down enemy players. And if you like PVP mode, you can also try Chain Lightning Build, because it performs better than Frozen Orb Build in hitting single targets. Of course, if you can pair Frozen Orb Build with some rare weapons based on the above content, I believe it will play a better effect. 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Diablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred expansion has been released for a while, and many players have completed the storyline in DLC and experienced the fun of Spiritborn. However, the game did not stop because of a successful update. Instead, it is making final preparations for the upcoming Halloween event. According to official news, Diablo 4 will officially launch the “macabre celebration” Halloween event at 10 am Pacific Time on October 29, and it will last until the same time on November 5. During this period, all participating players will receive a series of limited-time free store items as rewards. In addition, a particularly noteworthy highlight is Butcher-exclusive “Meat or Treat” Dungeon Shrine modifier, which will also be available during this period. This means that players can explore more different game content through this interesting mechanism. For players who like Diablo 4 series and want to spend a Halloween holiday full of surprises and fun in the game, it is definitely worth logging in to the game during this period. Whether you want to collect rare items, accumulate Diablo 4 Gold, or just feel the festive atmosphere, the “macabre celebration” can meet your needs. Free Goodies Diablo 4’s Halloween event brings a series of exciting benefits to players, the most notable of which is that during the event, players can get free store items by simply logging into the game. This generous move can make every participant feel the sincerity of the development team and the importance of the player community. Specifically, starting from October 29, a new cosmetic item will be available in the store every day for players to receive for free. Each cosmetic item has a unique design. It should be noted that although Halloween event itself will last until November 5, the free cosmetic items will end on November 1. Besides the free cosmetics, Diablo 4’s Halloween event also includes the following free items: October 29: Recluse’s Host Mount October 30: Ichorflame Torch Mount Trophy October 31: Recluse’s Flask Mount Trophy November 1: Reclusive Trappings Mount Armor In Diablo 4’s Halloween event, October 29 marks the start of a series of unique and seasonal free mounts and loot for players to claim in the in-game store. First up is Recluse’s Host Mount, a uniquely designed zombie horse with a decayed flesh and empty eye sockets that perfectly fit the horror theme of Halloween, adding a festive touch to players’ rides through the vast world of Sanctuary. Then, on the next day, October 30, players can claim Ichorflame Torch Mount Trophy, a creative item featuring a large recluse spider with one side clasping a burning flame, adding a mysterious and powerful aura to the player’s character. On the last day of the event, November 1, the store will offer Reclusive Trappings Mount Armor, a piece of armor designed specifically for the aforementioned zombie horse, which is covered in dense spider webs to make its entire body more terrifying and also strengthen the mount’s defense capabilities. During this Halloween event, players do not need to log in to the game every day to claim the free items. Each date marks the time when the item is available in the store, and players can claim it after the item is available until November 5 at 12 noon Pacific Time. Therefore, as long as players log in once between November 1 and November 5, they can claim all the free decorative items offered by the event. If you want some other game items, you can pay attention to Diablo 4 Season 6 giveaway event that iGMeet discord has been doing. Just leave your favorite emoji to participate in the draw. Also Read: Long-Term Diablo 4 Promotions & Giveaways - Real And Valid A Dungeon Modifier Diablo 4 also launched Butcher’s ‘Meat or Treat’ event during Halloween event. The essence of this event lies in its influence mechanism on Dungeon Shrines. When players activate any Dungeon Shrines during the event, they may trigger this special effect. Once activated, Shrines will show different “surprise” effects from the usual, which may include additional loot, enhanced attributes or other unexpected gains. However, although these surprise effects are tempting, they may also be accompanied by certain risks and challenges, which will have unpredictable negative effects on the operation of the dungeon. Therefore, for players who are eager to explore and experience this event, how to wisely choose when and where to activate the dungeon shrine during the event from October 29 to November 5 has become an important strategic consideration. Although Diablo 4’s Halloween event may not include a lot of substantial game content updates, it is worth being able to receive a few new cosmetic items for free during the holiday. In addition, regarding Butcher’s game of “Meat or Treat,” Diablo 4 development team has maintained a mysterious silence and has not clearly informed players of the specific advantages and disadvantages they will face after activating a Dungeon Shrine. Players need to explore and experience the event content in person after the event starts in order to discover the secrets and surprises. This may mean that activating a Dungeon Shrine after the event is officially launched may bring some unexpected benefits.

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.