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<p>Blizzard has rolled out a new hotfix, bringing key fixes to gameplay and loot mechanics. This update resolves an issue where players could receive extra <span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><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="unique">Resplendent Spark</span></a></span>s after defeating Echo of Lilith in a party. Additionally, the patch corrects a problem where Ancestral caches from the Tree of Whispers were rewarded at lower difficulties than intended. Players can also expect general stability improvements.</p>



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        <p><strong>HOTFIX 2 &#8211; January 23, 2025 &#8211; 2.1.0</strong></p>
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Diablo 4 Season 7 Hotfixes: January 23rd


<p>Many players have been asking whether <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" data-tooltip-type="Witch power" data-snoid="S07_Witch_GrowthRot_Magic_004" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-type="Witch power" data-snoid="S07_Witch_GrowthRot_Magic_004" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_WitchPowers_27.webp" alt="Hex of Whispers"><span class="tooltip-name" data-tooltip-type="Witch power" data-snoid="S07_Witch_GrowthRot_Magic_004">Hex of Whispers</span></span></a> is bugged as they can&#8217;t interact with it at all &#8211; can&#8217;t buy, apply it if already bought, nor use it if applied. Well, if you&#8217;re among those players you&#8217;re not crazy and it&#8217;s not a bug! </p>



<p>Despite Blizzard posting yesterday&#8217;s hotfixes publicly, it seems many players missed one of the two changes they brought. The <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" data-tooltip-type="Witch power" data-snoid="S07_Witch_GrowthRot_Magic_004" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-type="Witch power" data-snoid="S07_Witch_GrowthRot_Magic_004" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_WitchPowers_27.webp" alt="Hex of Whispers"><span class="tooltip-name" data-tooltip-type="Witch power" data-snoid="S07_Witch_GrowthRot_Magic_004">Hex of Whispers</span></span></a> has been temporarily disabled as it was causing stability issues. Blizzard did not specific when it will return, only that it will be soon and that they are working on the fix. </p>



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<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:316px" ><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1i7w72h/hex_of_whispers_bug_anyone_else/">Hex of whispers bug? Anyone else</a><br> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Lilcris1415/">u/Lilcris1415</a> in<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/">diablo4</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>
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<p>There are many more posts like the above, so hopefully this helped some players. We&#8217;ll keep you posted on when the power comes back. Meanwhile, you can check out<a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/all-witchcraft-powers-in-diablo-4-season-7-and-how-to-get-them/"> all the other available Witchcraft powers here</a>, and <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/how-to-get-lost-witchcraft-powers/">where to get the Lost ones here</a>. </p>


Why Is Hex of Whispers Not Working and Can’t Be Bought?


<p>A Diablo 4 player recently shared their luck after looting <span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Staff_47.webp" alt="Ahavarion, Spear of Lycander"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Staff" data-item-quality="mythic">Ahavarion, Spear of Lycander</span></a></span>, a Mythic Unique with 2 Greater Affixes, just 10 hours into Season 7! The drop came from a Torment 1 Varshan kill.</p>



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<p>While <span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Staff_47.webp" alt="Ahavarion, Spear of Lycander"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Staff" data-item-quality="mythic">Ahavarion, Spear of Lycander</span></a></span> isn&#8217;t widely considered one of the best Mythic Uniques, one player in the comments mentioned they had masterworked theirs to rank 2, proving that with enough effort, the item can still be valuable!</p>



<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" data-embed-height="220"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1i84d37/comment/m8q9d8j/">Comment</a><br> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/MPaoli1999/">u/MPaoli1999</a> from discussion<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1i84d37/10_hours_into_the_season_got_my_first_uber_unique/"></a><br> in<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/">diablo4</a></blockquote>



<p>While this may not have been the first Mythic Unique of the season, it&#8217;s incredible to see just how lucky a few players can get when it comes to drops this early in the season!</p>


Diablo 4 Player Finds Mythic Unique Just 10 Hours into Season 7


<p>While many Diablo 4 players are focused on creating the most powerful builds to farm endgame activities with, others take just as much pride in their character&#8217;s appearance. This season, Blizzard has treated fans of cosmetics with a much-needed wardrobe revamp, and the community has definitely noticed!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Complete Revamp of the Wardrobe Interface</h2>



<p>Blizzard did not announce the changes to the wardrobe ahead of time, but we all saw the big difference within the first few hours of gameplay. </p>



<p>Here is what the wardrobe looked like before:</p>



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<p>And now, say hello to the new wardrobe:</p>



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<p>The new wardrobe not only includes your armor cosmetics but also weapons, back pieces, visual effects like death totems and town portals, and, of course, your pets!</p>



<p>Talking about Pets: This season introduces a special treat for pet collectors: Dorian the Raven, the first flying pet. By completing the challenging <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/latest-season-journey-for-diablo-4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Season Journey</a>, you can unlock this new companion to accompany you through Sanctuary.</p>



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<p>When it comes to your outfit, Blizzard made it easier to pick your pigments. A quick tip for newcomers: you can long-click (hold left-click or your interact button on the controller) a pigment to color your entire outfit in one go, instead of manually selecting the color for each piece.</p>



<p>Still, there is room for improvement. For instance, the wardrobe could benefit from a feature to select an entire armor set with one click; no more hunting through your gear and squinting at the names to match pieces from the same set or season. Now that would truly be another big improvement!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Changing Your Mount Has Never Been Simpler</h2>



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<p>Blizzard did not stop at character cosmetics. The wardrobe now includes a Stable tab accessible directly from your character window. You can easily choose your mount and mount trophies without having to go back to the Stablemaster, a small but impactful quality-of-life upgrade that was long overdue.</p>



<p>Blizzard has also updated the in-game shop to match the sleek new wardrobe interface. Packages and bundles are now much clearer, making it easier to browse and choose the perfect cosmetic additions for your character.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Blizzard&#8217;s Commitment to Quality-of-Life Upgrades</h2>



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<p>This wardrobe update builds on improvements from Season 7, when <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/big-character-customization-quality-of-life-improvements-in-diablo-4-patch-2-1-season-7/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blizzard introduced visual representations for appearances</a> instead of the old arrowed lists. This shows that the team continues to listen to player feedback, striving to make Diablo 4&#8217;s systems more user-friendly and accessible. We are excited to see the next advancements in future updates. But for now; happy demon-hunting and good loot!</p>


Diablo 4’s Wardrobe Gets a Big Visual Upgrade


<p>Nightmare Dungeons in D4 have undergone changes in recent seasons, leading some players to question their usefulness before reaching Level 60. While their primary role in leveling glyphs has shifted to <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/the-pit-of-the-artificers-guide/">the Pit</a>, they still offer benefits that improve the leveling experience.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Benefits of Running Nightmare Dungeons Before Level 60</h2>



<ol>
<li><em><strong>Glyph Acquisition</strong></em> &#8211; Even though glyph leveling is now done in the Pit, Nightmare Dungeons remain a reliable source for acquiring new glyphs.</li>



<li><strong><em>Forgotten Altars and Seasonal Powers</em></strong>—Nightmare Dungeons contain Forgotten Altars, which grant Lost Witchcraft Powers, which are important for many builds in Season 7.</li>



<li><strong><em>Experience and Loot</em></strong> &#8211; While not necessarily the fastest leveling method, Nightmare Dungeons still provide good XP and rewards.</li>



<li><strong><em>Seasonal Objectives</em></strong> &#8211; Some Season Journey objectives require players to complete Nightmare Dungeons. Running them sporadically ensures you&#8217;re not missing out on some of the requirements.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Should Nightmare Dungeons Be Prioritized?</h2>



<p>You don&#8217;t need to prioritize Nightmare Dungeons over more efficient leveling methods such as Tree of Whispers or Helltides. However, incorporating them occasionally into your leveling routine won&#8217;t hurt.</p>



<p>While NMDs are not a mandatory part of leveling, they still serve as a useful supplementary activity for gathering glyphs, unlocking seasonal powers, and completing <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/latest-season-journey-for-diablo-4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the journey</a>.</p>



<p><strong>Source</strong>: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1i83bp5/usefullness_of_nightmare_dungeons_before_max_lvl/">Reddit</a></p>


Why Nightmare Dungeons Are Still Useful for Leveling in Diablo 4


<p>Season 7 has been live for a while now and we&#8217;re looking at the Top 3 Pit Tier rankings so far!</p>



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



<p>Only 3 classes are currently represented in the top runs, according to <em><a href="https://helltides.com/pit">Helltides</a></em>&#8216; data. We&#8217;ve seen no recorded runs for the Rogue, Sorceress, and Spiriborn just yet.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Necromancer Tier 130 Run</h2>



<p>In the first place, we&#8217;ve got VegaDiablo&#8217;s Pit Tier 130 run with their Necromancer which took 13 minutes and 46 seconds to complete.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Barbarian Tier 110 Run</h2>



<p>Lagging 20 tiers behind the top Necro run, we&#8217;ve got Beatdropper and their Tier 110 Barbarian run that took 5 minutes and 57 seconds.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Druid&#8217;s Tier 100 Run</h2>



<p>Finally, we&#8217;ve got deilfix with the highest-recorded Druid run so far. The player cleared a Pit Tier 100 in 6 minutes and 52 seconds, playing a <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/the-ultimate-druid-is-cataclysm-the-best-build-of-season-7/">Cataclysm Druid</a>.</p>



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<p>We will be back with another update when more classes populate the top runs.</p>


Diablo 4 Season 7: Top 3 Pit Tier Rankings


<p>Diablo 4 players are frustrated with barrier buffs to enemies instead of increasing their health. Many feel this change drags out battles without adding meaningful challenge.</p>



<p>On Reddit, user <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/-Rhialto-/">-Rhialto-</a> voiced their dissatisfaction, saying:</p>



<p><em>&#8220;A barrier on every mob looks like a cheap way to add difficulty.&#8221;</em></p>



<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" data-embed-height="316">Posts from the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1i7cp0r/a_barrier_on_every_mobs_looks_like_a_cheap_way_to/">diablo4</a><br> community on Reddit</blockquote>



<p>Similarly, Redditor <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Wraithfighter/">Wraithfighter</a> echoed these concerns:</p>



<p><em>“Getting tired of fighting barrier&#8217;d damage sponges. This isn’t an interesting buff—it nearly triples their health but doesn’t make fights harder, just longer.”</em></p>



<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:316px" data-embed-height="316"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1i77n4x/getting_tired_of_fighting_barrierd_damage_sponges/">Getting tired of fighting Barrier&#8217;d Damage Sponges</a><br> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Wraithfighter/">u/Wraithfighter</a> in<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/">diablo4</a></blockquote>



<p>Many players believe these changes impact early-game characters the most, speculating that the issue might lessen once they reach Level 60 and unlock more Paragon points. However, for now, the community is searching for the most effective ways to break through these barriers quickly and urges Blizzard to reconsider the design choice.</p>


Diablo 4 Players Frustrated Over Barrier Buffs: “Just Makes Fights Longer”


<p>Season 7 of Diablo 4, the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/witchcraft-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Season of Witchcraft</a>, comes with some big changes to the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/latest-season-journey-for-diablo-4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Season Journey</a>! If you have not completed your journey yet or are just curious about what is new, here is everything you need to know about the differences this time around and what challenges and rewards await.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Has Changed for This Season&#8217;s Journey?</h2>



<p><strong>A Tougher Final Chapter but No Uber Bosses<br></strong>The final chapter of this season&#8217;s journey is a bit more complex than what we have seen before. However, unlike previous seasons, the two fan-favorite bosses Duriel and Andariel are not required for completion of the last chapter. Instead, the focus has switched to new challenges and objectives. You can now pick which of the Lair Bosses you defeat, instead of being forced to focus on the 2 &#8216;Uber Bosses&#8217;. Some of the chapter changes might feel tedious, but they help keep things fresh for both veterans and newcomers alike.</p>



<p><strong>Class Archetype Caches<br></strong>One of the more interesting changes this season is the addition of Class Archetype Caches as rewards. These caches offer gear and items specific to the class you complete the chapter with, making them especially useful if you complete the chapters early on in your leveling journey.</p>



<p><strong>Dorian the Raven, a New Companion<br></strong>Completing the entire Season Journey will reward you with Dorian the Raven, an exclusive pet. Not only does Dorian look amazing, but it&#8217;s also a great way to show off your hard work this season.</p>



<p><strong>Torment IV for the Final Chapter<br></strong>As mentioned earlier, the final chapter this season brings a significant challenge: most objectives must now be completed on <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/world-tier-difficulty/#torment_difficulties" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Torment IV difficulty</a>. While this may not sound daunting to some players, it will be a higher bar for many, as it demands better optimization and gear compared to previous Season Journeys. On the bright side, it&#8217;s a great incentive to fine-tune your build and improve your skills as you push toward completing these tougher objectives.</p>



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<p>Overall, these changes make the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/latest-season-journey-for-diablo-4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Season Journey</a> feel more rewarding and engaging than ever. For players who have experienced every season so far, it’s something new to sink your teeth into. And let&#8217;s be honest, Dorian the Raven is a fun reward that most of us will want to earn, providing a solid goal to work toward. <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/witchcraft-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Season 7</a> has plenty to keep everyone busy and entertained, so good luck out there!</p>


Season 7 of Diablo 4 Brings Big Changes to the Season Journey!


<p>It&#8217;s time to take a look at all the Witchcraft powers players can get their hands on, and one that actually can&#8217;t at the moment! So if you&#8217;re looking for Hex of Whispers, it&#8217;s currently unavailable. The powers also got some tuning in the patch notes, which we&#8217;ve incorporated below as well. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Do They Work and How Many Are There?</h2>



<p>There are 25 powers to grab in Season 7, split into four Witchcraft schools, Eldricht (with 7 powers), Psychhe (7), Growth and Decay (7), and Lost (4). You can actually wield 6 of them, 5 regular ones, and one Unique. The first three schools you can simply learn from the altars at the Tree of Whispers for Restless Rot, the seasonal currency. The <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/how-to-get-lost-witchcraft-powers/">Lost school </a>you&#8217;ll have to find Forbidden Altars to add, which spawn in dungeons or the Pit. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Powers Themselves</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Eldritch Powers</h3>



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<p><strong>Firebat Servants</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>A deadly swarm of Firebats swarm enemies every 3 seconds, inflicting 20% total Fire damage over 1 total attack.</li>



<li>At Higher Ranks: Enemies are Stunned for 3 seconds after being hit 5 times by your Firebat Servants.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Abyssal Resonance</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Every 250 Resource spent, release an explosion dealing 400% Shadow damage. Each explosion triggered within 10 seconds of the last increases the size and damage by 130%. Stacking up to 3 times.</li>



<li>Frequency is now limited to a maximum of every 2 seconds.</li>



<li>At Rank 10: The third explosion pulls enemies towards you before detonating.</li>
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<p><strong>Wave of Woe</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Release a Wave of Woe when damaging an enemy with your skills. Wave of Woe deals an additional X Shadow damage and echoes this damage to all other nearby enemies of the same type.</li>



<li>At Rank 5: Damage is increased by 15% each time damage is echoed and is guaranteed to echo at least 5 times. May strike the same target multiple times.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Purging Touch</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Eldritch Effects X increased damage against Headrotten.</li>



<li>At Rank 10: This damage bonus now extends to all monsters.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Shaken Soul</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Eldritch Effects apply Vulnerable to enemies for X seconds.</li>



<li>At Rank 10: Damage from Psyche and Growth &amp; Decay Effects will also apply Vulnerable at half the duration.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Hex of Flames</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Lucky Hit: You have up to an X chance to apply Hex of Flames. Hex of Flames deals 40% additional Fire damage each time you deal damage to the target.</li>



<li>Frequency per target is now limited to a maximum of 5 per second.</li>



<li>At Rank 7: Hex of Flames explodes dealing damage to all nearby enemies when you land a Critical Strike.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Doom Orb</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>An ominous orb of pure Eldritch energy circles you, damaging any enemy it touches for 400% Fire damage. Doom Orb may launch itself at distant enemies before returning.</li>



<li>At Rank 5: Kills or damage to Bosses empower the orb’s damage by 5%. After 100%, the orb explodes dealing 5,200 damage to nearby enemies before reforming 3 seconds later.</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Psyche Powers</h3>



<p><strong>Life Link</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Automatically link your life force with up to 3 nearby enemies. X of the damage you take is shared with the linked targets as physical damage. Cannot Life Link to enemy Players.</li>



<li>At Rank 15: For 10 seconds after using a Defensive, Macabre of Subterfuge Skill, any linked damage will be a guaranteed Critical Strike.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Hex of Shattering</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Damage done by your Witchcraft Effects afflicts enemies with Hex of Shattering causing them to deal X reduced damage for 5 seconds.</li>



<li>At Rank 8: When any Hex Effect is applied to Headrotten, all damage will be guaranteed Critical Strikes for 5 seconds.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Aura of Misfortune</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Enemies near you have X chance for their attacks to be interrupted. Does not work on bosses.</li>



<li>At Rank 5: Aura of Misfortune increases your Movement Speed by 5% and Slows enemies by 30%.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Aura of Lament</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>When you first strike an enemy, it is afflicted with an Aura of Lament that Slows it and other nearby enemies by 70%. For each enemy inside Aura of Lament, you gain 3 Primary Resource each second. If the initial enemy dies, Aura of Lament is passed onto another nearby enemy retaining the duration. Lasts X seconds.</li>



<li>Only 1 enemy may be afflicted at a time. May only occur every 30 seconds.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Vengeful Spirit</strong></p>



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<ul>
<li>Every 19 Seconds, a Vengeful Spirit Servant appears for X seconds. While active, all damage taken is instead taken by the spirit. Vengeful Spirit Servant deals 750% damage.</li>



<li>At Rank 5: When the Vengeful Spirit’s Life is fully depleted, it rushes towards up to 8 enemies dealing 2,000 Shadow damage.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Twilight Warding</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Every X seconds, gain a Barrier for 5 seconds absorbing 100 damage.</li>



<li>At Rank 12: Twilight Warding reflects enemy projectiles while active.</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Growth &amp; Decay Powers</h3>



<p><strong>Poison Frog Servant</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Summon a Poison Frog Servant that attacks and Poisons enemies for 400% damage over 3 seconds. On death, the frog explodes violently dealing X Poison instantly damage to nearby enemies. This explosion will always Critically Strike.</li>



<li>At Rank 5: Poison Frog attacks will pull enemies towards itself and Taunt enemies for 1 second.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Soul Harvest</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Feed upon the life force of nearby enemies whenever you use a skill with a cooldown, increasing your primary stat by 3% per monster for X seconds.</li>



<li>At Rank 9: Soul Harvest does not lose duration so long as enemies are nearby.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Hex of Whispers</strong> (Currently not available due to bug. Was removed <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4-season-7-hotfixes-january-22nd/">in this hotfix</a> and will return.)</p>



<ul>
<li>Dealing damage to an enemy afflicts them with Hex of Whispers that deals X Shadow damage the next time damage is dealt. Afterwards, Hex of Whispers will jump to another enemy up to a maximum of 6 times. Hex of Whispers may only be applied once every 5 seconds.</li>



<li>At Rank 7: After bouncing onto 6 enemies, the hex bounces back to you granting 15% Fortify and removing all crowd control and negative status effects.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Decay Augmentation</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Your Witchcraft Effects deal X of the damage dealt over 5 seconds. The damage type is based on your class.</li>



<li>At Rank 10: When your damage-over-time effects exceed 85% of the target’s total Life, they immediately die.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Grow</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>After casting an Ultimate Skill, your Servants, Minions, and Companions are empowered with dark magics. Growing larger in size and dealing X bonus damage. Lasts 15 seconds.</li>



<li>At Rank 11: Your Servants, Minions and Companions gain 100% Critical Strike Chance while enlarged.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Aura of Siphoning</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Conjure an aura of decay that deals 80% Poison damage to enemies every second.</li>



<li>At Rank 10: Each time Aura of Siphoning deals damage, you are healed for 1% of Maximum Life.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>The Cycle</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Dealing any damage with your skills has a 15% chance to grow a flower from the ground. When an enemy is near, the flower deals X Poison damage to that enemy over 5 seconds. If an ally is near, the flower Heals for 6% Maximum Life. The flower withers away after use. A flower may grow once every 2 <s>5</s> seconds per enemy.</li>



<li>Frequency limit per target increased from 5 to 2 seconds.</li>



<li>Frequency is now limited to a maximum of 3 a second.</li>



<li>At Rank 5: The damage and healing affects all enemies or allies near the flower.</li>
</ul>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lost Powers</h3>



<p><strong>Breath of the Coven</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Dealing damage or applying a Crowd Control effect with any of your Witchcraft Effects increases your Attack Speed by X for 10 Seconds, stacking once per unique Witchcraft Effect.</li>



<li>Witchcraft Effects are Eldritch, Psyche, and Growth &amp; Decay.</li>



<li>At Rank 8: Gain 40% Lucky Hit chance while bonuses from Eldritch, Psyche, Growth &amp; Decay are active at once.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Hex Specialization</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>Increase the potency of your Hex Effects by X.</li>



<li>At Rank 10: Increase the Critical Strike Chance by 10% against enemies afflicted by your Hex Effects.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Aura Specialization</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>The size of your Aura Effects are increased by X.</li>



<li>At Rank 10: Increase the Critical Strike Damage by 50% against enemies inside your Aura Effects.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Piranhado</strong></p>



<ul>
<li>When an enemy is afflicted by both a Hex and an Aura Effect, a Piranhado is summoned pulling enemies towards it and dealing X Physical damage over 12 seconds. May occur once every 20 seconds.</li>



<li>At Rank 5: Piranhado moves itself towards nearby enemies.</li>
</ul>


All Witchcraft Powers in Diablo 4 Season 7 and How To Get Them


<p>An interesting question was posed over on r/diablo4, as a players wondered why exactly there were three separate altars for the same Witchcraft powers at the Tree of Whispers. </p>



<p>As you may have noticed, the Tree of Whispers is host to three separate Altars of Witchcraft. Each has the Witchcraft powers available and players have been running around all three thinking that there may be different ones offered at the different altars. There&#8217;s even one that shimmers seemingly at random! </p>



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<p>Well, as you&#8217;ll know if you&#8217;ve ever checked them, they are in fact all the same. So why would there be three?</p>



<p>Well, as <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Winter_Ad_2618/">Winter_Ad_2618</a> helpfully explains, the three altars represent the three Witchcraft schools, Eldricht, Phsyche, and Growts and Decay. They also each held the powers of their respective school back on the Public Test Realm, but it seems some players were confused by this and didn&#8217;t know where to find them. And so it seems Blizzard just put all the powers on all the altars! They then left them in because, well, they look nice and add to the atmosphere. But why exactly they didn&#8217;t remove the power-buying functionality from them is a little strange. </p>



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<p>In any case, you don&#8217;t need to check all of these altars for powers! But definitely check out all altars you find in dungeons! Thosewill <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/how-to-get-lost-witchcraft-powers/">grant you powers from the Lost school, and allow you to upgrade them cheaper</a>! </p>


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