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<p>Blizzard have shared the exact time the Diablo 4 expansion will go live! We&#8217;ve known Vessel of Hatred will be releasing on October 7th for a long time, but now we know exactly when as well! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Launch Times</h2>



<p>Here are the global launch times for the Vessel of Hatred expansion:</p>



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<li><strong>Irvine</strong>: 4 PM PDT (October 7)</li>



<li><strong>New York</strong>: 7 PM EDT (October 7)</li>



<li><strong>São Paulo</strong>: 8 PM BRT (October 7)</li>



<li><strong>London</strong>: 12 AM BST (October 8)</li>



<li><strong>Berlin</strong>: 1 AM CEST (October 8)</li>



<li><strong>Istanbul</strong>: 2 AM TRT (October 8)</li>



<li><strong>Seoul</strong>: 8 AM KST (October 8)</li>



<li><strong>Sydney</strong>: 10 AM AEDT (October 8)</li>



<li><strong>Auckland</strong>: 12 PM NZDT (October 8)</li>
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<p>We also have a handy image showcasing the various time zones the launch will happen in:</p>



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<p>But here&#8217;s more, as Blizzard have also shown us when we can start downloading the game ahead of the launch as well! This happens TODAY for Battle.net users, in 5 days for console users. Unfortunately, Steam users will not be able to pre-load the expansion. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><th>Platform</th><th>Pre-Download Available</th></tr><tr><td>Battle.net</td><td>September 30, at 4 p.m. PDT</td></tr><tr><td>Console (Xbox® and PlayStation®)</td><td>October 5, at 4 p.m. PDT</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>It&#8217;s getting close now and we can&#8217;t wait! </p>


Launch and Early Download Times for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Revealed for All Regions

<p>Blizzard&#8217;s celebration Vessel of Hatred&#8217;s release with 4 weeks of Twitch Drops! Check out all the rewards you can get!</p>



<p>The first week of Twitch Drops begins on October 8 at 10 AM PDT. Do not forget to connect your <a href="https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/000066385">Battle.net account with your Twitch account</a> before you start watching your favorite content creator&#8217;s stream for at least <strong>3 hours</strong>!</p>



<p>Gifting 2 Twitch Subscriptions will earn you the <strong>Ghost of the Conquered Mount</strong>, and gifting 4 earns you the <strong>Glory of the Victor Mount Armor</strong>.</p>



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<p>Vessel of Hatred arrives on <b>October 7 at 4 p.m. PDT</b>, bringing wanders back into the Hatred filled canopies of Nahantu. Following launch, celebrate with <b>4 weeks of Twitch Drops</b> to earn starting on October 8, 10 a.m. PDT! Prepare for Vessel of Hatred’s imminent arrival—connect your Battle.net account with your Twitch account, then watch dedicated Streamers in the Diablo IV category to earn coveted Drops. Gifting 2 Twitch Subscriptions earns you the <b>Ghost of the Conquered Mount</b>, and gifting 4 Twitch Subscriptions earns you the <b>Glory of the Victor Mount Armor</b>—read below for more details.</p>
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<h2>Twitch Drops</h2>
<p>The below list of Twitch Drops can be earned by watching any channel in the Diablo IV category with drops enabled each week.</p>
<p><b>Please note that after watching any eligible streamer for 3 hours, you must claim the corresponding reward prior to gaining progress towards the next reward.</b></p>
<h4>Week 1 Twitch Drops: Sorcerer and Necromancer</h4>
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<p><b>Start Time: October 8, 10 a.m. PDT</b></p>
<p><b>End Time: October 15, at 9:59 a.m PDT</b></p>
<p>Watch at least 3 hours of eligible Diablo IV content while this Twitch Drop is active to earn the Ringmaster’s Word Two-Handed Staff Item Cosmetic (Sorcerer) and Wrangler’s Hook Scythe Item Cosmetic (Necromancer)—in Jungle Moss and Twitch Purple Weapon Recolors—for all your demon-slaying needs. Keep the momentum for a total of 6 hours to earn the Guise of the Grand Vizier (Sorceror) and Guise of the Tombkeeper (Necromancer) Back Trophy.</p>
<h4>Week 2 Twitch Drops: Barbarian</h4>
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<p><b>Start Time: October 15, 10 a.m. PDT</b></p>
<p><b>End Time: October 23, 9:59 a.m. PDT</b></p>
<p>Watch at least 3 hours of eligible Diablo IV content while this Twitch Drop is active to earn the Competitor’s Pride Two-Handed Axe Item Cosmetic in Jungle Moss and Twitch Purple Weapon Recolors; perfect for cleaving vicious Lacuni in two. Keep your streak going by watching for a total of 6 hours to earn the Guise of the Gladiator Back Trophy.</p>
<h4>Week 3 Twitch Drops: Rogue</h4>
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<p><b>Start Time: October 23, 10 a.m. PDT</b></p>
<p><b>End Time: October 29, 9:59 a.m. PDT</b></p>
<p>Watch at least 3 hours of eligible Diablo IV content while this Twitch Drop is active to earn the Executioner’s Reach Two-Handed Bow in Jungle Moss and Twitch Purple Weapon Recolors. Continue to watch for a total of 6 hours to earn the Guise of the Eaglecaller Back Trophy.</p>
<h4>Week 4 Twitch Drops: Druid</h4>
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<p><b>Start Time: October 29, 10 a.m. PDT</b></p>
<p><b>End Time: November 5, 9:59 a.m. PST</b></p>
<p>Watch at least 3 hours of eligible Diablo IV content while this Twitch Drop is active to earn the hefty Battlecaller’s Crook Two-Handed Staff Item Cosmetic in Jungle Moss and Twitch Purple Weapon Recolors. Keep up the stream-viewing fun for a total of 6 hours to earn the Guise of the Beastlord Back Trophy.</p>
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<h2>Support a Streamer</h2>
<p>As mentioned earlier, from <b>October 8, 10 a.m. PDT—November 5, 9:59 PST</b>, you can also show your support for streamers within the Diablo IV category by purchasing or gifting their channel Twitch subscriptions of any tier. Purchasing or Gifting 2 Twitch Subscriptions will earn you the hauntingly brilliant <b>Ghost of the Conquered Mount</b>.</p>
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<p>Purchasing or Gifting 4 Twitch Subscriptions will grant you the formidable <b>Glory of the Victor Mount Armor</b>.</p>
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<h2>Twitch Drops Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<p><b>Q. Do I need to own an edition of Diablo IV or Vessel of Hatred to receive the Twitch Drops?</b></p>
<p>A. No, owning an edition of Diablo IV or Vessel of Hatred is not required to gain progress towards and earn Twitch Drops.</p>
<p><b>Q. How do I link my Battle.net and Twitch account?</b></p>
<p>A. Sign into your Battle.net account <a href="https://account.battle.net/connections?utm_source=desktopweb-news&amp;utm_campaign=web-us-desktopwebnews&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_content=23873861&amp;_gl=1*1v1sand*_gcl_au*MTk0NzkzMjg4Ny4xNzIxMzM1NDQ1*_ga*NzA0Njg1NDI2LjE3MDIwNjM3MjA.*_ga_VYKNV7C0S3*MTcyNjYwOTExMi4yMjAuMS4xNzI2NjA5ODgzLjMxLjAuMA.." target="_blank">here</a> and click the Connect link for Twitch, then follow the instructions to sign-in and link your Twitch account to Battle.net.</p>
<p><b>Q. What devices can I use to earn and claim drops?</b></p>
<p>A. You can earn and claim drops using your PC or Mac web browser or on the Twitch app for Android or iOS. Twitch apps on game consoles, smart TVs, and other TV apps do not support drops.</p>
<p><b>Q. Do I need to watch the same channel the entire time to earn my drops?</b></p>
<p>A. No, you can earn progress towards a drop from watching any eligible content creator in the Diablo IV category on Twitch. For example, you can watch half an hour on one channel and then switch to another channel without losing your progress. Progress cannot be earned faster by watching more than one channel at a time. Streams played in the background or with inactive tabs will not count towards the hours watched criteria.</p>
<p><b>Q. Will I receive my Twitch Drops rewards in-game automatically?</b></p>
<p>A. No. You must claim the drop on the channel you’re watching or in the Drops Inventory menu on Twitch.</p>
<p><b>Q. Do Twitch Drop rewards expire?</b></p>
<p>A. Earned Twitch Drop rewards will expire 7 days after they’ve been claimed if a Battle.net account has not been linked.</p>
<p><b>Q. As a streamer, how do I get Twitch Drops on my channel?</b></p>
<p>A. All you need to do is make sure your Twitch and Battle.net accounts are linked, and that you’re opted into Drops (see <a href="https://link.twitch.tv/MyDrops" target="_blank" data-analytics="exit-link">Drops Streamer Home</a>).</p>
<h2>Support a Streamer Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<p><b>Q. How do I purchase or gift a subscription on Twitch?</b></p>
<p>A. First log into Twitch using either a PC or mobile device. Purchases may be made on either a mobile device or your PC. Detailed information on purchasing subscriptions can be found <a href="https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/how-to-subscribe?language=en_US" target="_blank" data-analytics="exit-link">here</a>, and information on purchasing gift subscriptions can be found <a href="https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/gift-subscriptions?language=en_US" target="_blank" data-analytics="exit-link">here</a>.</p>
<p><b>Q. Where can I find my campaign rewards once I&#8217;ve earned them?</b></p>
<p>A. The campaign reward code will be delivered to your Twitch notification inbox once it has been earned. The notification inbox can be found to the right in the top navigation bar on Twitch. The codes will remain there until the messages are deleted.</p>
<p><b>Q. Once I have claimed my code from Twitch for the Mount and Mount Armor, how do I redeem it in Battle.net?</b></p>
<p>A. Log in to Battle.net and visit the <a href="https://account.battle.net/overview?utm_source=desktopweb-news&amp;utm_campaign=web-us-desktopwebnews&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_content=23873867&amp;_gl=1*91143u*_gcl_au*MTk0NzkzMjg4Ny4xNzIxMzM1NDQ1*_ga*NzA0Njg1NDI2LjE3MDIwNjM3MjA.*_ga_VYKNV7C0S3*MTcyNjYwOTExMi4yMjAuMS4xNzI2NjA5ODgzLjMxLjAuMA" target="_blank">Account Overview</a> menu. Enter the code in the Redeem a Code box and click Redeem Code.</p>
<p><b>Q. How can I confirm which channels are eligible for the campaign?</b></p>
<p>A. Open to all Twitch Partners &amp; Affiliates broadcasting Diablo IV gameplay.</p>
<p><b>Q. What should I do if I’m having a problem receiving my code on Twitch?</b></p>
<p>A. Once earned, campaign reward code delivery can take up to 24 hours to be sent. You MUST sub to a streamer when they are online and streaming Diablo IV to obtain a code. The code will remain there until you delete the message after completion of a qualifying purchase. If you are still having trouble after waiting 24 hours and verifying that your purchases were made towards an eligible streamer that was live streaming, please <a href="https://help.twitch.tv/s/contactsupport?language=en_US&amp;lselectedCategory=Purchases&amp;selectedSubCategory=Subscriptions&amp;selectedDetailCategory=Subscription%20gifting%20issues" target="_blank" data-analytics="exit-link">contact Twitch Support</a> while logged in.</p>
<p><b>Q. What should I do if I received the codes for the Mount and Mount Armor on Twitch, but I’m having a problem redeeming the items on Battle.net?</b></p>
<p>A. If you have successfully received your reward redemption code on Twitch and are having problems redeeming reward items in Battle.net, please contact Blizzard support for questions or support regarding redemption of reward redemption code.</p>
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Vessel of Hatred Launch Twitch Drops Revealed!


<p>Whether you’re sticking with the base game or buying Vessel of Hatred, you won’t be disappointed! Tons of updates are coming for everyone! Check out what’s new for all players and what’s exclusive to the expansion.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Base Game Content Available to All Players</h2>



<p>The following updates will be made to the base game without requiring the Vessel of Hatred expansion.</p>



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<li>New Max Level 60* </li>



<li>Reworked Difficulty System</li>



<li>Level 300 Paragon Cap</li>



<li>Item Quality Rework</li>



<li>2 Additional Character Slots</li>



<li>New Class Skills and Passives</li>



<li>Party Finder Feature</li>



<li>Seasonal Content &amp; Rewards</li>
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<p>Here are the features that will be available to players who buy the Vessel of Hatred expansion:</p>



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<li>Nahantu Region</li>



<li>New Spiritborn Class</li>



<li>Nahantu Renown System</li>



<li>Runewords &amp; Mercenaries</li>



<li>Dark Citadel and Kurast Undercity</li>



<li>Trading for Vessel of Hatred-specific Resources</li>
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<p><em>Characters over Level 51 will be reset to Level 50 to accommodate the new progression s</em>ystem. </p>


Vessel of Hatred and Major Diablo IV Base Game Updates: What You Need to Know

<p>Vessel of Hatred launches in a little over 7 days! Blizzard have now shared all the details on what players need to know before the launch!.</p>



<p>This includes the expiration of pre-order bonuses like the pet, launch and pre-download times, all the features coming with the expansion and with the 2.0 update (which doesn&#8217;t require expansion purchase), free cosmetics on launch, witch drops and more </p>



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        <p>The grand River Gates of Nahantu are waiting, and a tortured Neyrelle drifts further within. This tormented mortal suffers the seemingly endless machinations of the Prime Evil Mephisto trapped within the Soulstone. Become the Spiritborn, and cleanse the jungle of Hatred’s minions with this all-new ferocious class.</p>
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<p>A new Era of Diablo IV is nearly upon you, wanderer. Directly following the events of the main campaign, a new chapter launches you back into the fire. Track down the lost Neyrelle while the people of Nahantu fight the hatred-fueled demons spreading through their sacred land. Read on to learn everything you need to know when <b>Vessel of Hatred</b> launches on <b>October 7</b> at <b>4 p.m. PDT</b>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="#Last"><strong>Last Chance for Pre-Purchase Rewards</strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="#Launch"><strong>Launch and Pre-Load Schedule</strong></a></p>
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<h2>Last Chance for Pre-Purchase Rewards</h2>
<p>The light is fading over the plains of the Teganze, providing the faintest glimmer of spoils yet claimed. Your final chance to receive coveted items befitting a wanderer of your prowess draws near.</p>
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<p>This is your last chance to claim the following pre-purchase bonus items by securing the Vessel of Hatred Ultimate Edition.</p>
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<li>Alkor, Snow Leopard Pet* (Pre-Purchase Bonus)</li>
<li>Mother’s Lament Legendary Gem for Diablo Immortal** (Pre-Purchase Bonus)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.xbox.com/xbox-game-pass/ultimate" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics="exit-link">1 Month of Game Pass Ultimate***</a> (Xbox and Battle.net pre-purchases only)</li>
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<p>For full details on Vessel of Hatred pre-purchase, <a href="https://diablo.com/#purchase" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics="exit-link">see here</a>.</p>
<p><i>*Mount or pet feature (as applicable) must be unlocked in-game before the item can be used.</i></p>
<p><i>**Diablo Immortal® downloaded separately.</i></p>
<p><i>***Offer not available in certain regions. Must pre-purchase on <a href="http://battle.net/?utm_source=desktopweb-news&amp;utm_campaign=web-us-desktopwebnews&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_content=-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Battle.net</a> or Xbox. Valid payment method required for redemption. Unless you cancel, you will be charged the then-current Game Pass Ultimate subscription rate each month when the benefit period ends. See monthly pricing at: <a href="http://xbox.com/xbox-game-pass#join" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics="exit-link">xbox.com/xbox-game-pass#join</a>. Subject to the Microsoft Services Agreement, Game Pass terms and system requirements at: <a href="http://xbox.com/subscriptionterms" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics="exit-link">xbox.com/subscriptionterms</a>. See <a href="http://diablo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics="exit-link">diablo.com</a> for details.</i></p>
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<h2>Launch and Pre-Load Schedule</h2>
<h4>Vessel of Hatred Release Timing</h4>
<p>Akarat&#8217;s followers have anticipated your return, wanderer. Vessel of Hatred and our upcoming season will go live on <b>October 7</b>, at <b>4 p.m. PDT</b>. For a helpful guide to see where it goes live across the world, see our global release map here:</p>
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<h4>Pre-Load Vessel of Hatred before Launch</h4>
<p>Hone your blades and ready your quivers, for the reign of Hatred has nearly arrived. In anticipation of Vessel of Hatred and the upcoming new Season, pre-download is available early on Battle.net, Xbox®, and PlayStation® platforms.</p>
<p>Note that you will be able to pre-download this patch that contains Vessel of Hatred and our next Seasons content regardless of whether you have purchased the Vessel of Hatred Expansion.</p>
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<p>Steam users will be able to download the update when Vessel of Hatred goes live on <b>October 7</b>, at <b>4 p.m. PDT</b>.</p>
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<h2>Play the Vessel of Hatred Campaign</h2>
<p>The Vessel of Hatred Campaign requires you to have purchased the Vessel of Hatred expansion.</p>
<p>To begin, create a new Character on either the Eternal or Seasonal Realm. You can select to “Skip Campaign,” if you want your new Character to go right to the beginning of the Vessel of Hatred Campaign.</p>
<p>For those new to Diablo IV, we recommend starting your journey by completing the base game campaign for the full experience before beginning the Vessel of Hatred campaign. However, if you’re eager to go immediately to the expansion content, you will need to complete the prologue for the main campaign on one character to unlock the option to skip the main campaign on a newly created character.</p>
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<h2>Vessel of Hatred Contents and Base Game Updates</h2>
<p>Vessel of Hatred arrives alongside major updates that will be available to all Diablo IV players, such as systemic changes to levelling, difficulty tiers, the Paragon System, and more. To help shed light on all that arrives to the base game—and what remains solely within Vessel of Hatred—we have listed out the contents that are specific to both.</p>
<h4><b>New Base Game Content—Available to all players</b></h4>
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<li>New Max Level: 60*</li>
<li>New Difficulties System</li>
<li>New Paragon Max Level: 300</li>
<li>Paragon System Changes</li>
<li>Item Quality Rework</li>
<li>2 New Character Slots</li>
<li>New Class Skills and Passives for each Class</li>
<li>New Party Finder Feature</li>
<li>New Seasonal Content</li>
<li>New Season Rewards (Season Journey, Battle Pass, Reputation Board)</li>
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<h4><b>Vessel of Hatred Expansion—Available to Vessel of Hatred Owners</b></h4>
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<li>Nahantu Region–including Dungeons, Strongholds, Side Quests, new Legion Events, and Nahantu Monster Families**</li>
<li>Spiritborn Class</li>
<li>Vessel of Hatred Campaign</li>
<li>Nahantu Region Renown</li>
<li>Runewords</li>
<li>Dark Citadel</li>
<li>Mercenaries</li>
<li>Kurast Undercity</li>
<li>Trading for Vessel of Hatred-specific Resources</li>
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<p><i>*Note that any characters which are Level 51 and above will be set to Level 50 at the start of this update.</i></p>
<p><i>**One of the Nahantu Monster Families will appear within the new Seasonal content—stay tuned for more details.</i></p>
<p>Visit our other blog posts to get full details on <a href="https://news.blizzard.com/diablo4/24130178/?blzcmp=blizzard-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">progression and Paragon System changes</a> coming to the base game, learn more about the <a href="https://news.blizzard.com/diablo4/24107497/?blzcmp=blizzard-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">new Spiritborn Class</a>, and uncover information on <a href="https://news.blizzard.com/diablo4/24128995/?blzcmp=blizzard-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercenaries, the Dark Citadel, and Kurast Undercity</a>.</p>
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<h2>Glorious New Rewards Await</h2>
<p>While the Skittering Earth holds unsightly abominations, these forsaken lands also hold tantalizing splendor to be found amongst the ruins and gargantuan flora of Nahantu.</p>
<p>Upon log-in to Diablo IV, claim three new items from the in-game shop to celebrate the Vessel of Hatred launch.</p>
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<p>For those intrepid groups of wanderers who manage to best the challenging First Khazra riddled halls of the Dark Citadel, glorious prizes await. From <b>October 8—November 8</b>, if you manage to complete the Dark Citadel you will earn the <b>Reins of the Longfur Beast</b>, a formidable Cat mount to mark your prowess alongside the weekly reward cache to mark your prowess.</p>
<p>Don’t forget to leverage the new Party Finder to help find other like-minded players to join arms with to battle through the Citadel.</p>
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<h2>Twitch Drops</h2>
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<p>While it can be adrenaline pumping to brave the ferocity of Hatred’s minions, much can be gleaned from observing others attempt the same feats.</p>
<p>From <b>October 8—November 5</b>, keep your favorite Diablo IV streamers company by watching the Diablo IV Category on Twitch as they rain demonic viscera from the dense jungle canopies. You’ll earn <b>new Twitch Drops each week</b> that will reward Cosmetic items such as Weapon skins, re-colors, and Back Slot items. Gift or purchase 2 Twitch Subscriptions to a streamer within the Diablo IV directory, and you’ll earn the new <b>Ghost of the Conquered Mount</b>, while 4 subs earns you the <b>Glory of the Victor Mount Armor</b>.</p>
<p>For full details on the Vessel of Hatred Twitch Drops, you can read our <a href="https://news.blizzard.com/diablo4/24140802/?blzcmp=blizzard-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">blog here</a>.</p>
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<h2>Community and Player Support</h2>
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<p>Just as the Lacuni are relentless in securing their kill, we are adamant on creating a seamless Vessel of Hatred launch for you.</p>
<p>In the event you encounter any hellacious interruptions during pre-load or launch, please reach out to us through the <a href="https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/d4/?blzcmp=blizzard-news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Diablo IV Forums</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/BlizzardCS" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics="exit-link">Blizzard CS Twitter account</a>, or the <a href="https://blizz.ly/3MWtNIF" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics="exit-link">Player Support Portal</a> to mend any issue you’re experiencing.</p>
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<h2>Thank You from the Diablo IV team</h2>
<p>From the announcement of Vessel of Hatred at BlizzCon 2023 to release nearly a year later, the journey has been extraordinary. We’ve spent countless hours designing this new entry into Diablo IV and can’t wait to jump into the action with you next week. This feat couldn’t have been achieved without your feedback and support. Thank you for everything! The Spiritborn and many adventures wait for you in the deep jungles of the Teganze.</p>
<p>Good luck, and may you survive Nahantu.<br />
-The Diablo IV Team</p>
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What You Need to Know Before Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred: Pre-Launch Guide


<p>We&#8217;re almost done with Season 5, so a player has taken some time to share an overview of all the cosmetic armor sets available throughout the season. This includes the free Battle pass, all paid Battle Pass options, as well as the cash shop! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Cosmetic Comparison</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/SheWhoHates/">SheWhoHates</a> put together quite the collection! We get to take a look at the one free set, as well as the 4 full paid sets, and some individual class ones as well. This includes the recent World of Warcraft crossover skins, of course. </p>



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<p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/SheWhoHates/">SheWhoHates</a> also dug up the missing sets later on. You can find <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2JnVVIA2kA">the first Rogue here</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhmkqlAbsmw">the second here</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ4eSr17QFY">the Sorcerer set here</a>. </p>



<p>And here&#8217;s the original reddit post as well. </p>



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All Season 5 Cosmetic Sets: Free Vs. Paid


<p>Diablo 4 players are in for a treat this Season 5! A powerful four-player team is making waves by one-shotting Uber Lilith and every Tormented Boss in the game. If you&#8217;re a fan of raining down loot and watching bosses drop in a flash, this video is for you.</p>



<p>In this must-see video, the team effortlessly takes down <strong>Uber Lilith</strong>, followed by an all-star lineup of Tormented Bosses including <strong>Uber Duriel</strong>, <strong>Tormented Varshan</strong>, <strong>Tormented Grigoire</strong>, <strong>Tormented Zir</strong>, <strong>Tormented Andariel</strong>, and the <strong>Tormented Beast in the Ice</strong>.</p>



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Diablo 4 Season 5: Four-Player Team One-Shots Uber Lilith and All Tormented Bosses!

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

<p>0/1</p>

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

<hr>

<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>

<hr>

<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>

<hr>

<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>

<hr>

<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>

<hr>

<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>

<hr>

<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>

<hr>




<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>

<hr>

<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>

<hr>

<h3>The Bigger They Are</h3>

<p>0/10</p>

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

<hr>

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

<p>0/1</p>

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

<hr>

<h3>Eradicator (PH)</h3>

<p>0/1</p>

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

<hr>

<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>

<hr>

<h3>Blessed Mother Departed</h3>

<p>0/1</p>

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

<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>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>

<hr>

<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

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<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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<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:500px" ><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1fp2vzf/twice_beaten_by_the_butcher_twice/">TWICE!? BEATEN BY THE BUTCHER TWICE!?</a><br> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Handsomesans117/">u/Handsomesans117</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><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>


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