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<p>Blizzard President Mike Ybarra took to Twitter to announce he&#8217;s now fully finished the <strong>Season 1 Journey</strong>.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Full Season 1 complete! <a href="https://t.co/vu3iYUrWPW">pic.twitter.com/vu3iYUrWPW</a></p>&mdash; Mike Ybarra (@Qwik) <a href="https://twitter.com/Qwik/status/1687888996314255360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p><br>A few days ago, Mike reached Level 100 with his Seasonal Rogue character, but was still missing the final <strong>Destroyer</strong> chapter of the Season Journey.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Seasonal Rogue is 100. Still going to finish Destroyer in the next couple days for the true seasonal complete. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DiabloIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DiabloIV</a> <a href="https://t.co/N4h8bo6y2v">pic.twitter.com/N4h8bo6y2v</a></p>&mdash; Mike Ybarra (@Qwik) <a href="https://twitter.com/Qwik/status/1686967328112795648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p><br>Someone recommended Mike to try out Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3, but he replied he&#8217;s not a turn-based player.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It looks fantastic, but I&#39;m not a turn based player.</p>&mdash; Mike Ybarra (@Qwik) <a href="https://twitter.com/Qwik/status/1687897782487822336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Blizzard President Finishes Season 1 Journey

Datamined Druid Changes Coming in Vessel of Hatred

<p>We’re taking a closer look at the objectives and rewards in the Season Journey for Season 6!</p>



<p>Thanks to <a href="https://diablo4.cc/Season6">diablo4.cc</a> for the data.</p>



 <h2>Chapter 1</h2> <p>The Season Journey will help guide you through the game and reward you along the way. Each objective completed gives Favor to progress the Battle Pass. Get out there and slay some demons!</p> <p>Complete 8 of 10 Objectives To Complete The Chapter.</p> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> <strong>16000 Flavor, First Journey Cache, First Journey Crafting Cache, First Journey Equipment Cache</strong></p> <hr> <h3>Crusader Domand&#8217;s Need (PH)</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Speak with Crusader Damond in Zarbient and increase Zakarum Remnant to Rank 1</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Spoils of Hell</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Open <strong>1</strong> Tortured Gift during Helltide</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Fragrant Find</h3> <p>0/10</p> <ul> <li>Collect <strong>10</strong> Angelbreath from Harvest Nodes, Cellar Mastery, or various other sources throughout Sanctuary</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Forager</h3> <p>0/100</p> <ul> <li>Collect <strong>100</strong> Bundled Herbs from Harvest Nodes, Cellars, or various other sources throughout Sanctuary</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Prospector</h3> <p>0/100</p> <ul> <li>Collect <strong>100</strong> Iron Chunks from salvaging Weapons and Jewelry, Mineral Nodes, or various other sources throughout Sanctuary</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>What Lurks Below</h3> <p>0/3</p> <ul> <li>Complete <strong>3</strong> Cellars</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Den of Evil</h3> <p>0/5</p> <ul> <li>Complete <strong>5</strong> Dungeons found on your Map</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Trouble in the Wilds</h3> <p>0/3</p> <ul> <li>Complete <strong>3</strong> World Events</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Tiny Clarity</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Upgrade your Potion to Tiny at the Alchemist</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>You Ain&#8217;t From Around Here (PH)</h3> <p>0/666</p> <ul> <li>Defeat <strong>666</strong> of The Hatred that comes through the Gate of the Realm Walker in Normal or higher difficulty (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p>



 <h2>Chapter 2</h2> <p>Continue your journey. Secure strongholds to gain access to new waypoints and dungeons. Complete cellars and dungeons for resources, and gear to increase your power. Keep your elixirs stocked and mind your gems.</p> <p>Complete 7 of 9 Objectives To Complete The Chapter.</p> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> <strong>16000 Flavor, Second Journey Cache, Second Journey Crafting Cache, Second Journey Equipment Cache</strong></p> <hr> <h3>Seed of Hatred (PH)</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Increase Zakarum Remnant to Rank 3 (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>NMD Sigil (PH)</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Collect <strong>1</strong> NMD Sigil (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Harder Than They Look (PH)</h3> <p>0/666</p> <ul> <li>Defeat <strong>666</strong> Monsters in Hard or higher difficulty (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>The Boys are Back in Town (PH)</h3> <p>0/3</p> <ul> <li>Defeat <strong>3</strong> Seething Protectors spawned from the Realmwalker (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Notarized Nuisance</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Increase your Threat Level to Max by defeating monsters during Helltide</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Expanded Repertoire</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Learn <strong>1</strong> Recipe of Magic rarity or higher</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Risk and Reward</h3> <p>0/3</p> <ul> <li>Buy equipment <strong>3</strong> times from the Purveyor of Curiosities</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>A Master at Work</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Complete World Events with Mastery</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Hard Fought Victory</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Complete <strong>1</strong> Legion Event</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p>



 <h2>Chapter 3</h2> <p>Reach greater heights. Upgrade your gear, indulge in curiosities, achieve mastery, stockpile survival tools, and fight the largest monsters in Sanctuary. From here, your journey becomes ever more challenging.</p> <p>Complete 6 of 8 Objectives To Complete The Chapter.</p> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> <strong>16000 Flavor, Third Journey Cache, Third Journey Crafting Cache, Third Journey Summoning Cache, Third Journey Equipment Cache</strong></p> <hr> <h3>Hate Ranked (PH)</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Increase Zakarum Remnant to Rank 5 (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Skilled Combat (PH)</h3> <p>0/666</p> <ul> <li>Defeat <strong>666</strong> Monsters in Expert or higher difficulty (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Gifts of the Ancients</h3> <p>0/10</p> <ul> <li>Unlock <strong>10</strong> Aspects in the Codex of Power, such as through completing Dungeons</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Basic Needs</h3> <p>0/5</p> <ul> <li>Temper Affixes onto Gear <strong>5</strong> times at the Blacksmith</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Complete Nightmare (PH)</h3> <p>0/5</p> <ul> <li>Complete <strong>5</strong> Nightmare Vaults (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Judgement Ruled (PH)</h3> <p>0/6</p> <ul> <li>Defeat <strong>6</strong> members of the Realm Walkers Demon Council (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Crossing Guard (PH)</h3> <p>0/666</p> <ul> <li>Defeat <strong>666</strong> of The Hatred that comes through the Gate of the Realm Walker in Expert or higher difficulty (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Beginning of the End (PH)</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Reach Level 60 (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p>



 <h2>Chapter 4</h2> <p>Ready yourself and venture into the most dangerous places of all—the more hellish shadows of the world, places where Mephisto&#8217;s hatred has left lingering traces. Enter the nightmare.</p> <p>Complete 7 of 9 Objectives To Complete The Chapter.</p> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> <strong>16000 Flavor, Screaming Goatman, Fourth Journey Cache, Fourth Journey Crafting Cache, Fourth Journey Summoning Cache, Fourth Journey Equipment Cache</strong></p> <hr> <h3>Hate Ranked (PH)</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Increase Zakarum Remnant to Rank 8 (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Preamble</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Complete Artificer&#8217;s Tier 1 or higher in The Pit, located at the Artificer&#8217;s Obelisk in Cerrigar and activated with Runeshards</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 4300 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Damnation&#8217;s Downfall</h3> <p>0/20</p> <ul> <li>Defeat <strong>20</strong> Helltide Commanders during Helltides, summoned after completing Helltide Events</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 4300 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Guilt</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Defeat Echo of Varshan in Nightmare difficulty, summoned beneath the Tree of Whispers with materials from Nightmare Whisper Caches</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Shock and Awe</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Defeat Grigoire, the Galvanic Saint in Torment difficulty</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 4000 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Cleaner of the Realm (PH)</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Defeat Realm Walker in Torment I or higher difficulty (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Crossing Guard (PH)</h3> <p>0/666</p> <ul> <li>Defeat <strong>666</strong> of The Hatred that comes through the Gate of the Realm Walker in Torment or higher difficulty (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Anathema (PH)</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Defeat the Blood Maiden during Helltide in Torment I or higher difficulty (PH)</li> </ul> <hr> <h3>Torment Challenge (PH)</h3> <p>0/666</p> <ul> <li>Defeat <strong>666</strong> Monsters in Torment I or higher difficulty (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p>



 <h2>Chapter 5</h2> <p>You are now inarguably a paragon. Strengthen your glyphs through ventures into nightmare dungeons; continue to upgrade your legendary items; venture into places where Hell itself intrudes upon Sanctuary. You can handle it.</p> <p>Complete 8 of 10 Objectives To Complete The Chapter.</p> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> <strong>26000 Flavor, Slayer&#8217;s Cache, Slayer&#8217;s Crafting Cache, Slayer&#8217;s Summoning Cache, Slayer&#8217;s Equipment Cache</strong></p> <hr> <h3>Hate Ranked (PH)</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Increase Zakarum Remnant to Rank 12 (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Form and Function</h3> <p>0/5</p> <ul> <li>Upgrade Gear by adding Sockets <strong>5</strong> times at the Jeweler</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 4000 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Precious Shards</h3> <p>0/100</p> <ul> <li>Salvage <strong>100</strong> Ancestral Legendary items at the Blacksmith</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 4000 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Complete Nightmare (PH)</h3> <p>0/5</p> <ul> <li>Complete <strong>5</strong> Nightmare Vaults (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Echoes of the Ancients</h3> <p>0/50</p> <ul> <li>Unlock <strong>50</strong> Aspects in the Codex of Power, such as through completing Dungeons</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 4300 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Forgiveness</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Defeat Lord Zir in Torment difficulty, summoned in Fractured Peaks with Exquisite Blood from Torment World Bosses or Legion Events</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 4300 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Harbinger of Ice</h3> <p>0/1</p> <ul> <li>Defeat The Beast in the Ice in Torment difficulty, summoned with Distilled Fear from Tier 31 or higher Nightmare Dungeons</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 4300 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>Torment Challenge II (PH)</h3> <p>0/666</p> <ul> <li>Defeat <strong>666</strong> Monsters in Torment II or higher difficulty (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p> <hr> <h3>NEW Glyphmaster (PH)</h3> <p>0/5</p> <ul> <li>Improve <strong>5</strong> Paragon Glyphs to Rank 15 by completing Pit Runs (PH)</li> </ul> <hr> <h3>Seeker of Hatred (PH)</h3> <p>0/10</p> <ul> <li>Defeat <strong>10</strong> Hate Spreaders in Torment I difficulty or higher (PH)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reward:</strong> 4300 Flavor</p>




<h2>Chapter 6</h2>

<p>At this point, you know how to get stronger, and what challenges lie in store for you. Can you overcome them?</p>

<p>Complete 8 of 10 Objectives To Complete The Chapter.</p>

<p><strong>Reward:</strong> <strong>26000 Flavor, The Realmwalker, Champion&#8217;s Cache, Champion&#8217;s Crafting Cache, Champion&#8217;s Summoning Cache, Champion&#8217;s Equipment Cache</strong></p>

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<h3>Unholy Coffers</h3>

<p>0/1</p>

<ul>
    <li>Open a Greater Spoils of Hell chest after defeating The Fell Council in the Infernal Hordes</li>
</ul>

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<h3>Paragon Spending (PH)</h3>

<p>0/1</p>

<ul>
    <li>Have <strong>100</strong> Paragon Points spent (PH)</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p>

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<h3>Collapsing the System (PH)</h3>

<p>0/10</p>

<ul>
    <li>Defeat <strong>10</strong> Ladder Bosses in Torment I or higher difficulty (PH)</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Reward:</strong> 4300 Flavor</p>

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<h3>Born In Torment</h3>

<p>0/10</p>

<ul>
    <li>Defeat <strong>10</strong> Hellborne while using the Profane Mindcage during Helltide in Torment difficulty</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Reward:</strong> 4000 Flavor</p>

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<h3>Heritage of Artisans</h3>

<p>0/1</p>

<ul>
    <li>Learn <strong>1</strong> Recipe of Legendary rarity or higher</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Reward:</strong> 4000 Flavor</p>

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<h3>Ancient Craft</h3>

<p>0/20</p>

<ul>
    <li>Temper Affixes onto Ancestral Gear <strong>20</strong> times at the Blacksmith</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Reward:</strong> 4300 Flavor</p>

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<h3>Hecka Power (PH)</h3>

<p>0/5</p>

<ul>
    <li>Use <strong>5</strong> Seething Opals (PH)</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p>

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<h3>Torment Challenge III (PH)</h3>

<p>0/666</p>

<ul>
    <li>Defeat <strong>666</strong> Monsters in Torment III or higher difficulty (PH)</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p>

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<h3>Fuel from Nightmares (PH)</h3>

<p>0/100</p>

<ul>
    <li>Collect <strong>100</strong> Masterwork Materials by completing Nightmare Dungeons in Torment I or higher difficulty (PH)</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1600 Flavor</p>

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<h3>Honing Craft</h3>

<p>0/20</p>

<ul>
    <li>Attempt to Masterwork gear <strong>20</strong> times at the Blacksmith</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Reward:</strong> 4000 Flavor</p>

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<h2>Chapter 7</h2>

<p>Complete your Paragon journey. Defeat the most challenging foes. Fully immerse yourself in the ordeals you face.</p>

<p>Complete 8 of 10 Objectives To Complete The Chapter.</p>

<p><strong>Reward:</strong> <strong>Destroyer&#8217;s Cache, Destroyer&#8217;s Crafting Cache, Destroyer&#8217;s Summoning Cache, Destroyer&#8217;s Equipment Cache, Player Title &#8220;Infernal&#8221;, Player Title &#8220;Antagonist&#8221;</strong></p>

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<h3>Paragon Level (PH)</h3>

<p>0/1</p>

<ul>
    <li>Reach Paragon Level 100 (PH)</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p>

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<h3>The Bigger They Are</h3>

<p>0/10</p>

<ul>
    <li>Defeat <strong>10</strong> World Bosses</li>
</ul>

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<h3>Anguish Extinguished (PH)</h3>

<p>0/1</p>

<ul>
    <li>Defeat Echo of Andariel in Torment I or higher difficulty (PH)</li>
</ul>

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<h3>Eradicator (PH)</h3>

<p>0/1</p>

<ul>
    <li>Defeat Echo of Duriel in Torment I or higher difficulty (PH)</li>
</ul>

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<h3>VERY DIFFICULT (PH)</h3>

<p>0/1</p>

<ul>
    <li>Complete Artificer&#8217;s Tier 50 in The Pit, located at the Artificer&#8217;s Obelisk in Cerrigar and activated with Runeshards (PH)</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Reward:</strong> 4300 Flavor</p>

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<h3>Blessed Mother Departed</h3>

<p>0/1</p>

<ul>
    <li>Defeat Echo of Lilith in Torment difficulty, remembered in Nevesk</li>
</ul>

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<h3>NEW Glyphmaster (PH)</h3>

<p>0/5</p>

<ul>
    <li>Improve <strong>5</strong> Paragon Glyphs to Rank 15 by completing Pit Runs (PH)</li>
</ul>

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<h3>Treasure Hunt (PH)</h3>

<p>0/20</p>

<ul>
    <li>Defeat <strong>20</strong> Hatred Treasure Goblins in Torment I or higher difficulty (PH)</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Reward:</strong> 4300 Flavor</p>

<hr>

<h3>Torment Challenge IV (PH)</h3>

<p>0/666</p>

<ul>
    <li>Defeat <strong>666</strong> Monsters in Torment IV or higher difficulty (PH)</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Reward:</strong> 1500 Flavor</p>

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<h3>Horadric Smith</h3>

<p>0/1</p>

<ul>
    <li>Masterwork gear to Rank 8 at the Blacksmith</li>
</ul>

Season Journey for Season 6

Datamined Barbarian Changes Coming in Vessel of Hatred


<p>While us Softcore players may have forgotten about just how terrifying the Butcher is, Hardcore players are still very much aware and very much terrified. One player in particular will never forget just how devastating an encounter with the big red one can be. </p>



<p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Handsomesans117/">Handsomesans117</a> shared their despair. The first death definitely hurt less, although running into the Butcher at level 13 is pretty terrifying in and of itself. The second one is a little more painful, coming in at level 42, but once more at the hands of the Butcher!  </p>



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<p><br>As an added bonus, these are the only two times Handsomesans117 has ever dies to the Butcher. Have you had any similarly horrifying Hardcore Butcher encounters?</p>


The Butcher Kills Same Player’s Two Hardcore Necromancers in a Row!


<p>The Vessel of Hatred expansion adds two new status effects. Check out what we know about them so far!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ferocity</h2>



<p>The first status effect is called <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/ferocity-status-effect/">Ferocity</a>! It <em>boosts Attack Speed by 5% per stack and stacks up to 4 times, </em>with each stack lasting 4 seconds.</p>



<p>This status effect is used by the new <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/spiritborn/builds/">Spiritborn class</a>, and it&#8217;s triggered by certain skills, items, and passives. <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/legendary-aspects-codex-of-power-guide/">Legendary Aspects</a> can improve this effect.</p>



<p>Here are some skill examples that cause this effect: <span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Sharp Thrash" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Spiritborn_76.webp" alt="Sharp Thrash"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Sharp Thrash</span></a></span>, <span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Rake" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Spiritborn_80.webp" alt="Rake"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Rake</span></a></span>, and <span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Rushing Claw" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Spiritborn_84.webp" alt="Rushing Claw"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Rushing Claw</span></a></span>.</p>



<p>For more details head over to our<a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/ferocity-status-effect/"> Ferocity Status Effect Guide</a>!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Resolve</h2>



<p>The second status effect introduced in the latest expansion is also used by the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/spiritborn/builds/">Spiritborn class</a>. It&#8217;s called <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/resolve-status-effect/">Resolve</a>. The effect <em>boosts damage reduction by 20% while active and causes direct damage to consume a stack. The effect can accumulate up to 8 stacks.</em></p>



<p>Some of the Spiritborn skills/passives that apply Resolve are: <span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Sharp Rock Splitter" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Spiritborn_28.webp" alt="Sharp Rock Splitter"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Sharp Rock Splitter</span></a></span>, <span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Armored Hide" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Spiritborn_40.webp" alt="Armored Hide"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Armored Hide</span></a></span>, and <span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Perseverance" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Talents_Spiritborn_95.webp" alt="Perseverance"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Perseverance</span></a></span>.</p>



<p>To learn more about the status effect, check out our <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/resolve-status-effect/">Resolve Guide</a>!</p>


2 New Status Effects in Vessel of Hatred Detailed


<p>Mephisto, also known as the Lord of Hatred, is one of the most iconic and sinister figures in the Diablo lore. As one of the three Prime Evils alongside his brothers, Diablo and Baal, Mephisto has been pulling strings behind the scenes for centuries, and his influence continues in Diablo 4. </p>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Origins and Early History</h1>



<p>Mephisto emerged from the primordial being Tathamet, the embodiment of evil itself. Along with his brothers, Mephisto spawned from one of the seven heads of Tathamet. He is considered the oldest and most cunning of the three. He is also the father of two children, Lucion and Lilith, who would go on to play an important role in the creation of Sanctuary.</p>



<p>During the Eternal Conflict, Mephisto fought against the High Heavens, competing to keep control of the Burning Hells. He operated from the shadows of his lair in the deepest parts of Hell.&nbsp;</p>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Creation of Sanctuary and the Sin War</h1>



<p>Although Mephisto did not directly create Sanctuary, his daughter Lilith played an important key role. She, together with the angel Inarius, stole the Worldstone to create Sanctuary as a hidden refuge from the Eternal Conflict. When <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/zones-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the world of Sanctuary</a> was discovered, Mephisto saw an opportunity to use humans as a weapon against the High Heavens. This led to the Sin War, a chaotic battle for control over humanity between angels and demons.</p>



<p>In simple, short terms. the Sin War is a dark story of influence over humans. The Triune, a seemingly honest group, led by the Prime Evils, fights against the Cathedral of Light, guided by Inarius. The battle ended when Mephisto agreed to leave the human world in exchange for Inarius.&nbsp;</p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Dark Exile and His Capture</h1>



<p>After the Sin War, Mephisto, along with Diablo and Baal, was exiled to Sanctuary by the Lesser Evils, Andariel, Belial, <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/uber-duriel-boss-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Duriel</a>, and Azmodan. However, this &#8220;exile&#8221; was all part of Mephisto&#8217;s long game (remember that he is the most cunning of the prime evils). He intended to corrupt Sanctuary from within, spreading chaos and disorder. During that time, the Three Prime Evils, in their spirit forms, required bodies to possess and manipulate.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Horadrim, a group of powerful mages guided by the Archangel Tyrael, eventually imprisoned Mephisto in a Soulstone. However, even in captivity, Mephisto&#8217;s influence spread. He managed to corrupt the Zakarum Church, manipulating its High Council and turning the church into a tool to complete his plans to free himself. <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/kehjistan-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kehjistan</a> fell under Mephisto’s influence as its faithful people unknowingly carried out his dark plan.</p>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Mephisto in the Diablo Games</h1>



<p>In the early Diablo games, we learn a lot about Mephisto&#8217;s wide influence. His plans set the stage for the events of Diablo 1, in which he arranged the release of his brother Diablo. By Diablo 2, Mephisto had fully emerged from his Soulstone prison, manipulating the Zakarum Church. He reunited with his brothers in a plot to push Sanctuary into darkness.</p>



<p>While he was eventually defeated by the player in <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 2</a>, his essence returned to the Burning Hells. This is where he began regaining his power, leading us to the events of Diablo 4.</p>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Mephisto&#8217;s Role in Diablo 4</h1>



<p>In Diablo 4, Mephisto returns in a weakened state. He takes the form of a mysterious black wolf with half of its face missing, called the Herald of Hatred. Despite his weak power, Mephisto helps the player in defeating his daughter, Lilith, who has become a major threat to Sanctuary. But do not be fooled, as his motivations remain unclear. Mephisto <strong>always </strong>has an agenda, and his true intentions are hidden in layers of deception.</p>



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<p>By the end of <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/quick-reference-campaign-leveling-guide-for-diablo-4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4’s base campaign</a>, we see Neyrelle trap Mephisto in a Soulstone, claiming she will destroy him once and for all. However, Mephisto is clearly aware of how to use his Soulstone prison to his advantage. Based on recent lore from Blizzard, his influence over Neyrelle is growing both physically and psychologically, as he uses her inner pain to manipulate her actions.</p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What Is Next?</h1>



<p>With the upcoming <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/vessel-of-hatred-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vessel of Hatred</a> expansion, we are all eager to see Mephisto’s next move. In the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/vessel-of-hatred-gameplay-launch-trailer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">gameplay launch trailer</a> released on September 24th, we finally caught a glimpse of Mephisto’s new form. If this trailer is any indication of things to come, Diablo 4&#8217;s first expansion will include another epic battle in which the Lord of Hatred will once more attempt to use his dark schemes to plot against Sanctuary and the people who call it home.</p>



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<p>Mephisto has always been a great manipulator, controlling events from the shadows. His patience and ability to play the long game have shaped much of the conflict on Sanctuary. As the launch of Vessel of Hatred is coming closer, one thing is clear: Mephisto&#8217;s story is far from over, and his deception will only grow more intense.</p>


Who Is Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred? – Lore Highlight


<p>Here comes a small fix addressing some sneaky players! It seems there was a bug that allowed free Masterworking or milestones, and it has now been fixed. </p>



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<p>We have some more lore on the upcoming Vessel of Hatred expansion! Blizzard released a new animated video showing us more information on Akarat, the Paladin that would found the faith the Zakharum church was based on. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why is Akarat Relevant to the Expansion Story? </h2>



<p>Well, Neyrelle is heading to the Temple of Akarat in Xiansai for unknown reasons. The video below dives into Akarat&#8217;s past, his origin story so to speak, through his own words. Eventually the story moves to Nahantu, the setting of Vessel of Hatred and Mephisto&#8217;s influence there. </p>



<p>The ending line is particularly interesting&#8230;</p>



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<p>Diablo 4 Hardcore really is a very intense experience. If getting 1-shot by mobs wasn&#8217;t scary enough or a disconnect costing you all your progress terrifying enough&#8230; there&#8217;s always other players. </p>



<p>This isn&#8217;t exactly a new story, and if you&#8217;re playing Hardcore you really should know this already. But just never EVER use portals from players you don&#8217;t know. Or maybe from those you DO know either. </p>



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<p>Not particularly original, but it&#8217;s hard getting those PvP kills in Hardcore! Hopefully the dead player was going to re-roll in the new season anyway. </p>


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<p>Blizzard has posted a new gameplay launch trailer for the upcoming <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/vessel-of-hatred-overview/">Vessel of Hatred </a>expansion!</p>



<p>The video goes over the main expansion&#8217;s features and showcases the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/vessel-of-hatred-overview/#mercenaries">Mercenaries</a> system, the new <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/vessel-of-hatred-overview/#co-op_dungeon_–_the_dark_citadel">co-op dungeon</a>, as well as the new region of Nahantu and the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/vessel-of-hatred-overview/#new_class:_spiritborn">Spiritborn</a> class! Last but not least, we even get to see Mephisto!</p>



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