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<p>Blizzard has posted official patch notes for Patch 2.1.4, which will be released on all platforms next week, <strong>March 18</strong>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Patch Highlights</h2>



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<li>In 2.1.4, Blizzard has added support for Intel XeLL and XeSS Frame Generation, and by default, D4 will now enable resolution scaling for improved performance.</li>



<li>Many bugfixes for the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/diablo-4-latest-season/">Season of Witchcraft</a> have been introduced, centered around the Scour event, audio fixes for goblins, and more.</li>
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<p>Check out the official patch notes below for more details.</p>



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        <h1>BASE GAME</h1>
<h2>Game Updates</h2>
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<li>Support for Intel XeLL and XeSS Frame Generation has been added. Settings can be found in the graphics menu for players on PC who meet the hardware requirements.</li>
<li>By default, Diablo IV will now enable resolution scaling for better performance. The scaling method chosen will be based on the user&#8217;s hardware configuration.</li>
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<h2>Bug Fixes</h2>
<h3>Season of Witchcraft</h3>
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<li>Fixed an issue where the Scour event could not be completed in certain situations.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the icons on the minimap for Herb nodes could disappear during the Scour event.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Treasure Goblins could be hard to hear in Headhunt zones.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Cocoons could destroy Druid Boulder projectiles.</li>
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<h3>Miscellaneous</h3>
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<li>Fixed an issue where Inquisitors could teleport to towns in certain scenarios.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the ability to rename a loadout could be lost when disabling the Mature Language Filter.</li>
<li>Various performance, stability, and visual improvements.</li>
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Diablo 4 Patch 2.1.4 Official Patch Notes


<p>Season 8 is bringing some updates to the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/spiritborn-leveling-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spiritborn class</a>. While the developers believe the Spiritborn to be in a good space on the class ladder, they want to build more playstyle diversity, and look to improve under-used skills like <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><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></span></a>. To do so, they are introducing a powerful new Unique Amulet and Legendary Aspect.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Unique and Aspect</h2>



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<p>The new <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-unique-item-color">Sunbird&#8217;s Gorget</mark> amulet greatly improves <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/storm-feathers-status-effect/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Storm Feather</a> builds, forming a Firestorm around you when picking up a Storm Feather. Each additional feather broadens the effect, giving good synergy with <strong>Eagle and Jaguar</strong> builds.</p>



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<li><strong>Affixes</strong>: +30% Resistance to All Elements, Movement Speed, and Passive Skill ranks.</li>



<li><strong>Unique Power</strong>: 
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<li>Picking up a Storm Feather forms a firestorm around you for 8 seconds, dealing 150-300% Fire damage every 0.5 seconds.</li>



<li>Every 5 additional Storm Feathers you pick up grows the firestorm, increasing its damage by 100%[x] but not refreshing its duration. The firestorm is considered to be an Eagle, Jaguar, and Storm feather skill.</li>
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<p>The <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-legendary-item-color">Rip and Tear aspect</mark> adds buffs to <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><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></span></a>, with effects dependent on the number of Charges consumed:</p>



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<li><strong>1 Charge</strong>: Heals for <strong>15% of your Maximum Life</strong>.</li>



<li><strong>2 Charges</strong>: Guaranteed <strong>Overpower</strong>.</li>



<li><strong>3 Charges</strong>: Guaranteed <strong>Critical Strike</strong>.</li>



<li><strong>4+ Charges</strong>: <strong>Strikes an additional time</strong>.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rushing Claw Changes and Playstyle Adjustments</h2>



<p><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><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></span></a>&#8216;s base damage is increasing from 50% to 60%, but the biggest change comes from its <strong>two new upgrade possibilities</strong>:</p>



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<li><strong>Traditional Playstyle</strong>: Keeps <strong>4 Charges</strong> which can be redeemed one after the other, allowing for rapid attacks.</li>



<li><strong>New Playstyle</strong>: Gains up to <strong>20 Charges</strong>, but <strong>consumes all</strong> when used. Each consumed charge <strong>increases damage</strong> and <strong>expands its area of effect</strong>.</li>
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<p>This change adds <strong>flexibility</strong>, giving you the choice between <strong>burst-heavy</strong> or a <strong>sustained attack</strong> playstyle.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Spiritborn Buffs</h2>



<p>Several <strong>Legendary Aspects</strong> are also getting <strong>damage buffs</strong>, including:</p>



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<li><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Aspect of Recalling Feathers" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/aspects/offensive.webp" alt="Aspect of Recalling Feathers"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-codex-text">Aspect of Recalling Feathers</span></span></a> &amp; <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Aspect of Falling Feathers" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/aspects/offensive.webp" alt="Aspect of Falling Feathers"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-codex-text">Aspect of Falling Feathers</span></span></a> now scale up to <strong>150% weapon damage</strong>.</li>



<li><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Aspect of Wild Claws" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/aspects/offensive.webp" alt="Aspect of Wild Claws"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-codex-text">Aspect of Wild Claws</span></span></a> now increased damage to <strong>65-85% of </strong><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><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></span></a><strong>&#8216;s base damage </strong>(previously 45-65%).</li>



<li><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Aspect of Plains Power" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/aspects/offensive.webp" alt="Aspect of Plains Power"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-codex-text">Aspect of Plains Power</span></span></a>&#8216;s damage slightly boosted by <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/ferocity-status-effect/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ferocity</a> stacks more effectively.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stronger Builds &amp; New Synergies</h2>



<p>Spiritborn was already in a good place, but these changes improve build variety, with the possibility to use the new Storm Feathers synergy, and an updated Rushing Claw with its new Legendary Aspect. Because of these changes, we can expect more powerful and <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/spiritborn/builds/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">interesting new builds</a> emerging in Season 8. </p>



<p>Are you excited about the new Spiritborn changes?</p>


Spiritborn Buffed in Season 8: New Amulet, Rushing Claw Overhaul, and Aspect Upgrades


<p>We&#8217;re in the Season 7 late-season and it&#8217;s time to look at the current Pit Tier Rankings to determine how well balanced the classes are, so let&#8217;s dive in!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Runs</h2>



<p>The following post uses data from <a href="https://helltides.com/pit">Helltides</a>, which records top Pit Tier clears for each class. <strong>Four</strong> out of <strong>six</strong> classes timed a<strong> Pit Tier 150</strong>. </p>



<p><em>Keep in mind some of the runs use bilibili for video footage and we can&#8217;t embed them directly without autoplay</em>.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Necromancer Tier 150 Pit Clear</h2>



<p>Necromancers have the fastest clear among all the classes. It took 黑巫师@秋葉 just 3 minutes and 18 seconds to clear a Tier 150.</p>



<p>You can watch the video <a href="https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1JPPWeAEcw/">here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Druid Tier 150 Pit Clear</h2>



<p>In second place, we&#8217;ve got the Druid with a Tier 150 Pit clear that took 5:41. Congrats to 蓝萌君! Check out the <a href="https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Z8Are5EHF/">full clear video</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Barbarian Tier 150 Pit Clear</h2>



<p>The Barbarian top clear goes to Lk who managed to time a 150 Pit run in 8:41.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sorcerer Tier 150 Pit Clear</h2>



<p>흑우 cleared a Pit Tier 150 in 10 minutes and 13 seconds with their Sorcerer.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rogue Tier 142 Pit Clear</h2>



<p>The highest Rogue Pit Tier is 142 scored by 黑巫师@软萌猫猫超可爱の捏 in 13 minutes and 27 seconds.</p>



<p>Here is the <a href="https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1qb9fYiEjX/?vd_source=2280387e580eeb2aac9a8caea64555c5">full video of the clear</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Spiritborn Tier 138 Pit Clear</h2>



<p>Spiritborn are the underdogs this late in the season when it comes to Pit clears. The highest Pit tier for the class is 138, claimed by WAVA in 13 minutes.<a href="https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1sfQ5YnETf/"> Watch the full clear video now</a>.</p>


Diablo 4 Late-Season 7 Pit Tier Rankings


<p class="has-text-align-left">Have you ever wondered how to spot your highest damage between all the flying numbers on your screen?</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left">Simply head to your Gameplay Options and scroll down to “Combat Text Options.” Here, select only “Overpower Damage” as these hits typically produce the highest values in most builds, like for the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/blood-wave-necromancer-build/">Blood Wave Necromancer</a> in Season 7. Depending on your build you might instead want to select “Critical Damage” or “Vulnerable Damage”.</p>



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<p>This small change will make it much easier to see your numbers without them being clustered all over your screen.</p>


A Damage Mess: How to Easily See Your Strongest Hits


<p>With the upcoming Season 8, Diablo IV is taking a slightly different approach to difficulty.</p>



<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Pit Difficulty Increase</h1>



<p>Blizzard is not only increasing the challenge of Torment IV and slowing down the leveling process, but they are also making Pits much tougher. In the latest Campfire Chat, Blizzard mentioned that Pit 150 is currently designed to be unachievable, and they have drastically increased the health scaling of monsters inside them. <br><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Rob2628/">Rob</a> took a look at the numbers, and here’s what some of the new health multipliers would look like with the upcoming scaling according to his <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bN8C_Fe9nrWv__jUc_Vdbl220g4NM0mlux-ga_s_-5s/edit?gid=553524064#gid=553524064">spreadsheet</a>:</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Pit Level</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">HP Difference</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">60</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">5.58X</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">70</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">7.43X</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">80</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">9.89X</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">130</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">41.43X</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">140</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">55.17X</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">150</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">73.47X</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>These changes really sound like Blizzard doesn’t want us to clear the highest Pit level any time soon. Especially considering the heavy nefs to some of the dominating specs like <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/blood-wave-necromancer-build/">Blood Wave Necromancer</a>, <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/cataclysm-druid-build/">Cataclysm Druid</a> and <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/hammer-of-the-ancients-barbarian-build/">HotA Quake Barb</a>. </p>



<p>If you want to learn more about these changes, check out Rob’s video and his difficulty curve <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bN8C_Fe9nrWv__jUc_Vdbl220g4NM0mlux-ga_s_-5s/edit?gid=553524064#gid=553524064">spreadsheet</a> for a detailed breakdown:</p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Are the Changes Good or Bad? </h1>



<p>So what would be the positives and negatives about these drastic changes to the game? Let’s try to break it down a little bit.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Positives:</strong></h2>



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<li>The increased difficulty makes high-level content more engaging for dedicated players.</li>



<li>Players who enjoy pushing limits will have more satisfying progression. They might even find more creative ways to overcome the new difficulty.</li>



<li>It might be a long-term goal for many to get as high as possible, increasing the longevity of a season.&nbsp;</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Negatives:</strong></h2>



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<li>Some players have already voiced concerns that progression may become too difficult, leading to frustration or exclusion from high-level content.</li>



<li>Seasonal rewards may be locked behind higher difficulties, making it harder for casual players to obtain them.</li>



<li>Players might lose motivation to push forward if the highest Pit level is deemed impossible to complete.<br></li>
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<p>With the new changes to Pits we are really looking forward to seeing what builds the community are coming up with to push as high as possible. Would it be a good time to finally implement an official Pit-Leaderboard?</p>


Diablo IV is Going to Be Way Harder in Season 8: Massive Pit Difficulty Increase


<p>Whisper Caches in Season 8 can no longer be used to power-level alts. Here&#8217;s why.</p>



<p>On the Season 8 PTR, players have discovered that Whisper Caches now <strong>provide XP when you claim them</strong>. Previously, you could <strong>farm them on your main, store in Stash, and open on your alt for quick XP</strong>.</p>



<p>However, this leveling method will no longer be viable when Patch 2.2.0 hits.</p>



<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:500px" data-embed-height="546"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1ja2ecj/ptr_s8_whisper_caches_some_bad_news_see_comments/">PTR S8, Whisper Caches&#8230; some bad news&#8230; (See comments)</a><br> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Apprehensive_Room_71/">u/Apprehensive_Room_71</a> in<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/">diablo4</a></blockquote>



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Blizzard Nerfs Whisper Cache Leveling in Season 8


<p>Blizzard has now collected enough feedback on the new XP leveling curve and has enabled Mrak, the Boost NPC, on the Season 8 PTR!</p>



<p>Mrak offers endgame boost for everyone who would like to test out the endgame.</p>



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<p>MRAK is now offering the full boost for players to be able to test late to end game content.</p>
<p>Here’s what’s been added to the PTR boost NPC in Kyovashad since Season of Witchcraft:</p>
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<li>Belial’s Return Unique Items have been added.</li>
<li>The Paragon boost has increased from Paragon Level 200 to 300.</li>
<li>The Unique Item Cache now always drops items of Ancestral quality.</li>
<li>The Legendary Item Cache now always drops items of Ancestral quality once the player reaches Level 60.</li>
<li>The Seasonal Menu now includes the ability to learn all Boss Powers, gain Hoard Keys for Initiate, Greater, and Exalted Lair Bosses, and gain access to Belial, Lord of Lies’ Lair.</li>
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<li>Complete the Map
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<li>Unlock All Torment Tiers</li>
<li>Fully Upgrade Your Potion</li>
<li>Max All Aspects in Codex of Power</li>
<li>Generates Legendary items for various classes and builds</li>
<li>Grant All Unique Items</li>
<li>Grant All Temper Manuals</li>
<li>Grant All Materials and Gold and Obols</li>
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<li>Fully unlocked and Maxed Paragon Glyphs</li>
<li>Unlocks Masterworking</li>
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<p>Some of the Boost NPC’s options can trigger a partial reset of your character. Keep this in mind when interacting with them.</p>
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Mrak (Boost NPC) Now Available on the Season 8 PTR


<p>The Mother&#8217;s Blessing buff that increases XP gains by 35% and Gold gains by 50% will return to Sanctuary for one week starting <strong>March 18</strong>.</p>



<p>When Mother&#8217;s Blessing is active whenever you return your Grim Favors, you&#8217;re in for an additional Gift of the Tree cache.</p>



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        <p><i>“Under old boughs hangs the heart-fruit, swollen with hatred. Let it burst forth and flood the streams and burrows.”</i>&#8211; Lilith, Blessed Mother</p>
<p>Rise, wanderer, and stand triumphant before your hoard of spoils—Mother’s Blessing has returned under the wrathful eye of the Tree of Whispers!</p>
<h4>Blessings Aplenty: Earn Gift of the Tree Caches</h4>
<p>The Tree of Whispers’ influence has grown as of late, gnarling its roots in search of the lost Fugitive Heads. From <b>March 18–25</b>, while Mother’s Blessing is active, whenever you return your Grim Favors, you’ll also receive an additional <b>Gift of the Tree</b> cache. Open the cache you receive to find the Gift of the Tree cache inside. The contents within are as unpredictable as their namesake—enjoy the Collection of Chaos items that lie within.</p>
<p>In addition to your bonus Caches—while Mother’s Blessing is active—all players will earn <b>35% experience and 50% Gold at a (multiplicative) increased rate</b>. Lilith blesses all her children, as this bonus applies to both Seasonal and Eternal Realms, and all World Tiers. This bonus stacks, so pair it with Elixirs and the Urn of Aggression to maximize your experience gains while killing Monsters.</p>
<p>Use this boost to carve through ranks of the Battle Pass, climb to higher Levels and World Tiers with burning swiftness, complete your Season Journey to earn Dorian the Raven, and level multiple characters to their maximum potential. For those curious about where to find this boon, look for the in-game icon above your experience bar that signifies the increased rate of earning Gold and experience.</p>
<p>The Blessed Mother’s cruelty is matched by her generosity, but not for long. Gather round, stoke the fire, and rally your most savvy of companions to decimate demons with renewed fervor. Rise to new heights, revel in the shared generosity of the Blessed Mother and Tree of Whispers!</p>
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Mother’s Blessing Returns to Sanctuary on March 18!


<p>Many Diablo IV players are still frustrated with the lack of activities the game has to offer once reaching Torment IV. Recently, a discussion on Reddit explored potential changes to improve the endgame loop, making it more engaging and rewarding.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Rogue-Like Mode in Diablo?</h2>



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<p><strong><br></strong>One of the most popular ideas was the suggestion of implementing an endless dungeon mode, where players would climb multiple floors and choose from different powers upon reaching the next level.</p>



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<p>A similar feature, called <strong>Fractured Plane</strong>, already exists in Diablo Immortal, so implementing it as an additional endgame activity in Diablo IV doesn’t seem too far-fetched.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is There No Chase?</h2>



<p>Another concern is that everything is achieved too fast, and even on the current PTR, <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4-the-return-of-belial-in-season-8/">Belial</a> already got defeated in less than 3 seconds. </p>



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<p>Blizzard is attempting to address this issue in <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4-season-8-official-preview-belial-returns-boss-powers-endgame-boss-rework-and-much-more/">Season 8</a> by slowing down the game and increasing its overall difficulty. However, it doesn’t seem to be enough so far.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Lack of More Interesting Boss Fights</h2>



<p>While the current bosses are essential for obtaining more powerful items, most of them don’t feel impactful or epic enough to keep players engaged for long. So far, Lilith is the only boss that feels like a well-choreographed fight (despite its flaws). However, there’s little to no reason to defeat her more than once. The addition of Belial is a first step in a good direction, but we are still eagerly awaiting battles against Mephisto, Diablo, and other iconic enemies!</p>



<p>What do you think would make Diablo IV&#8217;s late-game more engaging? Share your thoughts with us on <a href="https://x.com/icyveins">Twitter/X</a>.</p>


Diablo IV’s Endgame Woes: Major Issues and How to Fix Them 


<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/tempering-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tempering</a> your gear in Diablo 4 is about to get a lot easier in Season 8. One of the biggest quality-of-life improvements in the PTR is a new feature that makes re-tempering your items much simpler, as figured out by a Reddit user (see below). </p>



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<p>This is great news, because if you are struggling to hit the right temper, the Blacksmith will now remember the last recipe you selected, which means you will not have to reselect it every time you temper your piece of gear! This small but significant change eliminates a lot of unnecessary clicking, reduces mistakes, and saves time. Especially since a wrong selection can be costly, as items have a limited number of tempering attempts.</p>



<p>And if you do run out of tempers? Scrolls of Restoration can reset them! They might be rare, but <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/infernal-hordes-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Infernal Hordes</a>&#8216; Greater Spoils of Equipment is a great place to look.</p>



<p>This is just one of the many improvements coming in Season 8. Keep an eye on <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Icy Veins D4 news</a> for more updates!</p>


Diablo 4 Patch 2.1.4 Official Patch Notes

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