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<p>We have our first hotfixes of the new year as Blizzard address an issue with Midwinter Blight caches still dropping even after the event concluded.</p>



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        <p><strong>HOTFIX 6 &#8211; January 3, 2023 &#8211; 1.2.3a</strong></p>
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Diablo 4 Patch 1.2.3 Hotfixes: January 3rd


<p>For the first time, Blizzard is offering pets for sale in Diablo 4! Two new prestige pet bundles, Pale Perry and Quillgem Scamp, have been added to the in-game shop, each priced at a hefty 2500 Platinum.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Is in the Bundles?</h2>



<p>Both bundles include a pet, a mount trophy, and an emblem/banner. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pale Perry Bundle</h3>



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<li><em>Pale Perry</em> – Pet</li>



<li><em>The Perry Horn</em> – Mount Trophy</li>



<li><em>The Golden Goat</em> – Emblem/Banner</li>



<li><strong>2500 Platinum Coins</strong></li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Quillgem Scamp Bundle</h3>



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<li><em>Quillgem Scamp</em> – Pet</li>



<li><em>Quillgem Star</em> – Mount Trophy</li>



<li><em>Screeching Scam</em> – Emblem</li>



<li><strong>2500 Platinum Coins</strong></li>
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<p>While new rare pets are also available as free rewards through seasonal content, this is the first time Blizzard has made them purchasable. However, many players find the 2500 Platinum price tag rather high, which led to quite a few discussions on whether or not the cost is justified.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Shop Updates</h2>



<p>In addition to the new pet bundles, do not forget that discounted shop packages are still available, and <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/lunar-awakening-guide/#rewards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lunar New Year cosmetics</a> can also be purchased. If you are considering a new look for your character, now is the time to check out what is on offer before the next shop refresh.</p>


The First Purchasable Pets Arrive in the Diablo 4 Shop


<p>Lilith is the final boss of Diablo 4&#8217;s campaign and remains one of the hardest fights in the game. Not only does she have deadly one-shot mechanics, but she is also a real test of skill due to her multiple phases &#8211; especially if you take her on solo at higher Torment tiers.</p>



<p>But is it actually worth fighting her more than once per season?&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">First-Time Kill Rewards</h2>



<p>If you beat Lilith solo for the first time, you will earn:</p>



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<li><strong>The Bloody Liquid Steed</strong> (Exclusive Mount)</li>



<li><strong>Achievements:</strong>
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<li><em>End of the First Mother</em></li>



<li><em>Silence is Hellish</em></li>
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<li><strong>Title:</strong> <em>Lilith&#8217;s Doom</em></li>
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<p>And once per season, your first Lilith kill also grants one <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Quest_MiscTrinkets_11.webp" alt="Resplendent Spark"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Crafting Material" data-item-quality="mythic">Resplendent Spark</span></span></a>, which you can use for crafting Mythic Uniques.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is It Worth Fighting Lilith Multiple Times?</h2>



<p>Not really. Once you have defeated her on Torment 1, you get all the rewards, including the Resplendent Spark. Fighting her on higher Torment tiers will not give you any extra loot; it is purely for bragging rights, testing your build, or taking on a personal challenge.</p>



<p>That said, if you enjoy the fight and want to see how your build holds up, going for a higher-tier kill can still be a fun goal.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tips for Beating Lilith</h2>



<p>If you are struggling with the fight, here are a few things that can help:</p>



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<li><strong>Use a strong build</strong> &#8211; You will need high armor, resistances, and ideally a lot of movement speed. Lilith&#8217;s second phase has a lot of mechanics that force you to stay mobile.</li>



<li><strong>Play in a group</strong> &#8211; If you are only after the Resplendent Spark, you can bring friends along for an easier fight. However, if you want the <em>Lilith&#8217;s Doom</em> title, you will need to defeat her solo.</li>



<li><strong>Fight her on Torment 1</strong> &#8211; Lilith is available from Torment 1 to 4, but if you just want the seasonal reward, there is no reason to make things harder than they need to be.</li>



<li><strong>Watch out for her mechanics</strong> &#8211; Even on Torment 1, her white, flying, ghostly-looking orbs are almost always a one-shot. The burning ground and other AoE attacks can also stack up quickly, so movement speed and good defensive stats are very helpful.</li>
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<p>At the end of the day, Lilith is one of the hardest fights in Diablo 4, but unless you are doing it for fun or to test a build, there is no real reason to farm her more than once per season.</p>


Should You Fight Lilith More Than Once Per Season in Diablo 4?


<p>Blizzard have announced that the Armory feature added in Season 7 is temporarily disabled. It seems it has been causing many crashes since today&#8217;s patch 2.1.1. </p>



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<p>We’ve encountered a volume of crash reports related to interactions with the Armory. We will be disabling the Armory for the time being.</p>
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The Armory Is Being Temporarily Disabled


<p>It&#8217;s back! Blizzard have re-eneabled <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" data-tooltip-type="Witch power" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-type="Witch power" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_WitchPowers_1.webp" alt="Twilight Warding"><span class="tooltip-name" data-tooltip-type="Witch power">Twilight Warding</span></span></a> after (hopefully) fixing the issue where it was causing player deaths from reflected damage, even in Hardcore! <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" data-tooltip-type="Witch power" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-type="Witch power" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_WitchPowers_2.webp" alt="Decay Augmentation"><span class="tooltip-name" data-tooltip-type="Witch power">Decay Augmentation</span></span></a> is next on the list, as it hasn&#8217;t been fixed yet and so remains disabled. </p>



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<p>Update 2/4: (since Patch 2.1.1)</p>
<p>We’ve enabled Twilight Warding as of today and you should now be able to see this available on your end. Decayed Augmentation is the next on the list and is currently slated to be enabled again in an upcoming Hotfix.</p>
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Twilight Warding Witchcraft Power Enabled


<p>Players logging in after today&#8217;s patch on Xbox consoles have been having issues with brightness settings. The patch broke something and players had to adjust their TV settings specifically for the game as the brightness was simply much too low. As it turns out this is an issue with HDR and is being fixed, with the temporary solution being to put the game in performance mode. </p>



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Xbox Brightness Issue and Fix


<p>The <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/lunar-awakening-guide/">Lunar Awakening</a> event has arrived to Diablo 4, bringing limited-time rewards, bonus XP, and special shrine buffs to celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake. Running form February 4 to February 18, 2025, this event offers both Seasonal and Eternal Realm players the chance to earn Ancestor&#8217;s Favor reputation and unlock exclusive lunar-themed cosmetics!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Get Started</h2>



<p>Head to Ked Bardu and visit the Lunar Night Market, where Ying-Yue will guide you through the festivities. The main activity? Finding and activating Lunar Shrines scattered across Sanctuary! These shrines double your XP (multiplicative) for 2 minutes and grant powerful temporary buffs.</p>



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<li>Each Lunar Shrine grants a 100% XP boost and unique combat-enhancing buffs.</li>



<li>Earn lunar-themed cosmetics, including a mount, by leveling up Ancestor&#8217;s Favor reputation. These rewards will be gone when the event concludes on February 18, so you don&#8217;t want to miss out!</li>
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<p>Check out our <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/lunar-awakening-guide/">detailed event guide</a> to learn more about Lunar Awakening!</p>


Diablo 4’s Lunar Awakening Event Begins: Here’s What You Need to Know


<p>Want to cast Earthquakes remotely using <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Lunging Strike" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Barbarian_79.webp" alt="Lunging Strike"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Lunging Strike</span></span></a> as a Barbarian? Here’s how you can pull off this powerful technique to hit enemies off-screen.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How It Works</h2>



<p>To execute this trick, you’ll need the <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Runes_V2_52.webp" alt="Moni"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Rune of Ritual" data-item-quality="magic">Moni</span></span></a> and <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Runes_V2_11.webp" alt="Tec"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Rune of Invocation" data-item-quality="magic">Tec</span></span></a> runes. You can control where your Lunging Strike lands using the force stand still key (default: <strong>Shift</strong>). Since the attack is cast where your cursor is, you can strike enemies from a distance—even beyond your screen’s view.</p>



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<p>Check out the following video by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Synergy1337/">Synergy1337</a> to see it in action!</p>



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Master Remote Earthquake Casting with Lunging Strike in Diablo 4


<p>Since Diablo 4&#8217;s Early Access, an NPC in Kyovashad has been endlessly spinning in circles, and Blizzard still hasn&#8217;t fixed it!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Bug That Won&#8217;t Stop Turning</h2>



<p>Players in Diablo 4 have slain millions of demons since the game released, but one NPC in Kyovashad has been battling an entirely different kind of enemy—an eternal dizziness loop!</p>



<p>A bug has left this NPC <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4-npc-spinning-since-early-access/">spinning non-stop since Early Access</a>, despite nearly two years of updates, the issue remains!</p>



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<p>A player has brought up this bug again recently, indicating Blizzard still hasn&#8217;t fixed it!</p>



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Diablo 4’s Spinning NPC Bug Still Unfixed After Nearly Two Years


<p>Monsters are getting a lot more aggressive here in Season 7 of Diablo 4! We&#8217;ve already seen them peacefully moving into towns, but not it seems they&#8217;re reverting to their old ways! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Good Thing It Wasn&#8217;t Hardcore</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/DrunkenLynel/">DrunkenLynel</a> was heading back to town using their regular portal. And, as you do, they went to the bathroom after activating the portal. When they came back, however, something was very much amiss. </p>



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<p>It&#8217;s unclear what exactly happened. Whether it was enemies chasing the player down into town as <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/DrunkenLynel/">DrunkenLynel</a> assumes, or perhaps it was the town-dwelling ones that turned on the player, the end result was the same. A very dead player. Others in the thread also commented it happened to them, so it&#8217;s not a one-off occurrence. </p>



<p>So, if you&#8217;re playing Hardcore, there&#8217;s another reason to be VERY careful. Even if you&#8217;ve successfully town portaled, maybe stick around a few seconds to verify you are truly safe. </p>


Player Gets Killed After Portaling… In Town!


<p>Here&#8217;s a mini-tragedy, as a player spent their last two <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Quest_MiscTrinkets_11.webp" alt="Resplendent Spark"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Crafting Material" data-item-quality="mythic">Resplendent Spark</span></span></a>s crafting a Mythic Unique cache at the blacksmith and REALLY wasn&#8217;t happy with the results. </p>



<p>We&#8217;ve already talked about some very good luck with the blacksmith&#8217;s Mythic caches, as a player managed to get a perfect 4 GA item from it, but now it&#8217;s time for the other side of the coin. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/EndlessssNamelessss/">EndlessssNamelessss</a> got quite the raw deal as they opened the cache to find literally nothing inside. </p>



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<p>There are many theories on what actually happened, from the sitting animation messing up the opening to the corner geometry, to server issues. We don&#8217;t know what exactly happened, but we do know the end result was no Mythic!</p>



<p>It seems there wasn&#8217;t one in the recovery &#8220;mail&#8221; stash section either. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/EndlessssNamelessss/">EndlessssNamelessss</a> said they posted a support ticket to ask for the item, so it couldn&#8217;t have just been there. Unfortunately for them, Blizzard&#8217;s response was to post a bug report for World of Warcraft, so the odds of anything happening there are slim, since, you know, it&#8217;s not the right game and all. Other players also reported opening caches and getting nothing. None of them were the Mythic variety, however, so this is definitely the biggest cache-related loss so far. </p>



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<p>So if you learn anything from this little misadventure, let it be open your Mythic caches in wide-open fields without chairs! </p>


Diablo 4 Patch 1.2.3 Hotfixes: January 3rd

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