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<p>It seems <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" data-tooltip-type="Witch power" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-type="Witch power" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_WitchPowers_2.webp" alt="Decay Augmentation"><span class="tooltip-name" data-tooltip-type="Witch power">Decay Augmentation</span></span></a> isn&#8217;t the only Witchcraft power <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/decay-augmentation-witchcraft-power-disabled-due-to-crazy-numbers-necromancer-and-barbarian-updates/">getting disabled this weekend</a>! As we&#8217;ve already covered, <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" data-tooltip-type="Witch power" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-type="Witch power" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_WitchPowers_1.webp" alt="Twilight Warding"><span class="tooltip-name" data-tooltip-type="Witch power">Twilight Warding</span></span></a> has been causing a lot of player deaths, <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4-hardcore-players-mysteriously-dying-to-unknown-killer-in-season-7/">as damage could be reflected</a>. This was a major issue in Hardcore, and Blizzard disabled the power until they can find a fix. </p>



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        <p>We have gone ahead and also disabled Twilight Warding as well this weekend. This was causing some weird interactions that could result in players (especially hardcore) dying unintentionally.</p>
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Twilight Warding Witchcraft Power Also Disabled


<p>Blizzard have decided to disable the <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" data-tooltip-type="Witch power" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-type="Witch power" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_WitchPowers_2.webp" alt="Decay Augmentation"><span class="tooltip-name" data-tooltip-type="Witch power">Decay Augmentation</span></span></a> Witchcraft Power. Players will not be able to purchase or equip it until it&#8217;s brought back, which is planned for next week. The power was causing certain classes to very easily clear Pit tier 150 and deal massive amounts of damage. Here&#8217;s Rob talking about the issue.</p>



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<p>There&#8217;s also an update for Necromancers on the <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Rings_53.webp" alt="Ring of Mendeln"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Ring" data-item-quality="unique">Ring of Mendeln</span></span></a> and for Barbarians on <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Items_Torso_Unique_7.webp" alt="Mantle of Mountain's Fury"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Chest Armor" data-item-quality="unique">Mantle of Mountain&#8217;s Fury</span></span></a>, as they will be fixed/improved soon. </p>



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<p>We have seen the reports related to some very egregious numbers coming from a few builds/classes. The team has some fixes underway, but in the meantime we will be disabling the Decay Augmentation Witchcraft Power in the game as this is tied to some of these issues. This means players will not be able to equip or purchase this power during this time.</p>
<p>We will be working on a fix and bringing this back to players next week. The team will attempt to see if we can do this via a server hotfix, but if we can’t get this in via a hotfix then we will look at doing a quick client patch shortly after 2.1.1 is released.</p>
<p>Additionally, we did want to provide a few other updates on some other class items we have seen bubble up to the top of conversations.</p>
<p>Necromancer: There is currently an issue with the Ring of Mendeln and its interactions with minion builds. We do have a fix for this and it is slated for 2.1.2.</p>
<p>Barbarian: We implemented a fix for the Mantle of Mountain’s Fury back during our first hotfix for 2.1.0. Since then, we have seen some much better results, but we have noticed there was some confusion related to Damage over Time from the quakes and the explosion damage being inconsistent. We do plan on addressing this which will result in some further strength to this build. We do want to note that we will be looking at this build and doing some balance tweaks as we start the next season.</p>
<p>This is just a few items we are looking and there are many more including game loading issues, client stability, and other class related items that go beyond the list mentioned above. We appreciate the feedback and everyone hopping into Season 7 to check out the new Witchcraft powers.</p>
<p>We will provide an update soon regarding the above after the weekend.</p>
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Decay Augmentation Witchcraft Power Disabled Due to Crazy Numbers, Necromancer and Barbarian Updates


<p>Blizzard has shared patch notes for Patch 2.1.1, releasing on February 4.</p>



<p>The patch mostly contains bug fixes but also changes to some features.</p>



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<li>A new button has been added to easily delete loadouts in the armory.</li>



<li>The armory UX has been improved.</li>



<li>Armory locations in multiple cities have been updated to make them easier to interact with.</li>



<li>New Whisper Bounties have been added.</li>



<li>The spawn rate of Forgotten Altars has been increased.</li>
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<p>Check out the official patch notes below.</p>



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<p>2.1.1 Build #61734 (All Platforms)—February 4, 2025</p>
<h1>VESSEL OF HATRED</h1>
<h2>Game Updates</h2>
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<li>The tooltip for the Qax Rune has been updated to more accurately describe its functionality.</li>
<li>The icons for various Unique Spiritborn Rings have been updated to make them more visually distinct from each other.</li>
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<h2>Bug Fixes</h2>
<h3>Dark Citadel</h3>
<ul>
<li>Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck outside the maze during the Faeroch encounter.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Incenses of Fortitude and Rushing Wind did not persist after dying.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Bosses Vorshok and Hurstt could target players in stealth.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where players could infinitely revive themselves during the Impending Doom wipe with Scrolls of Generosity.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where loot could disappear when returning via a party member&#8217;s portal.</li>
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<h3>Miscellaneous</h3>
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<li>Fixed an issue where Witch Powers could be swapped during a Kurast Undercity run.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the description for Resolute Tributes did not inform players that it does not affect the whole party.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Qua Rune was listed as a Rare Rune at the Jeweler when it is a Magic Rune.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Hireling Commander achievement wouldn&#8217;t be granted when playing on Console if it was first earned on PC.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Tempering a Glaive or Quarterstaff did not contribute towards the Potent Alterations Achievement.</li>
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<h1>BASE GAME</h1>
<h2>Game Updates</h2>
<h3>Season of Witchcraft</h3>
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<li>The spawn rate for Forgotten Altars has been increased.</li>
<li>More Ravens of the Tree will now appear in Headhunt Zones. Some have been saying there’s now more unkindness in the area.</li>
<li>Additional UI elements have been added for tracking Headhunt progress.</li>
<li>Two new Whisper bounties have been added.</li>
<li>New Icons for Headhunts have been added for visual distinction.</li>
<li>All existing UI elements have been adjusted to better convey progress of activities and where important points of interest, and notable monsters are.</li>
<li>An additional UI element has been added to track progress towards spawning Headrotten Bosses.</li>
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<h3>Armory</h3>
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<li>A new button has been added to easily delete loadouts.</li>
<li>Various other miscellaneous updates to the overall User Experience for the Armory.</li>
<li>Armory locations in multiple cities have been adjusted to make them easier to interact with.</li>
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<h2>Bug Fixes</h2>
<h3>Accessibility</h3>
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<li>Fixed an issue where the Screen Reader did not properly function in the Witchcraft Powers tab.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where some icons in the Party Finder menu would not be read by the Screen Reader.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the names for Trade chat and Clan chat would not be read by the Screen Reader.</li>
<li>Various fixes for the Screen Reader not functioning properly in the Armory, Wardrobe, and Witchcraft windows.</li>
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<h3>Season of Witchcraft</h3>
<h4>Witch Powers</h4>
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<li>Fixed an issue where Doom Orb would take longer than expected to return to the player if the Orb&#8217;s target died while the Orb was travelling towards it.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Learned Grimoires acquired after the first one could not be consumed or removed from your inventory.</li>
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<blockquote><p><strong>Developer’s Note: </strong><em>They can now be sold to vendors to free inventory space.</em></p></blockquote>
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<li>Fixed an issue where the Decay Augmentation tooltip mentioned Base Damage when it should just state &#8220;Damage&#8221;.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Aura of Lament did not trigger with certain other powers, such as Breath of the Coven.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where learning a Forgotten Power through a Forgotten Altar did not unlock the power in the Witchcraft tab.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Firebat Servants couldn&#8217;t trigger Hex of Whispers.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Visual Effect for Life Link could link to more than 3 enemies.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Vengeful Spirit would not disappear when un-equipping the associated Witch power.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where some Witch Powers did not display properly in the Fields of Hatred.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where swapping between the Witch Powers tab when viewing your inventory could malfunction on Controller.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Firebat Servants spawned every 2 seconds instead of every 3 seconds.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Sorcerer&#8217;s Primordial Binding passive did not function with any Witch Powers with Summon tag.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Grow power could cause summoned minions to grow multiple times when transitioning between zones. (No one could stand in the path of the swole Golem. The Swolem)</li>
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<h4>Headhunts and Whispers</h4>
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<li>Fixed an issue where the circle during the Dispel Whisper bounty would disappear before all relevant enemies were defeated.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Wisps could fail to spawn during the Whisper bounty of the same name if the Whisper was previously completed while having 10 Grim Favors.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Elite monsters spawned by Seeker Frogs and Entangled villagers would run away from the player when first spawned.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Large Cocoons could block projectiles.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where enemies could spawn inside the town of Backwater when a Headhunt was active in the area.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Lost Wisp Whisper bounty could fail to complete if all monsters linked to the Wisp were defeated at the same time at the end of the encounter.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Exposed Roots could fail to spawn when completing a Dispel Whisper bounty.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Scouring Cauldrons associated with the Scour Whisper could disappear before intended.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where you couldn’t interact with the Raven of the Tree if the player teleported to the Tree of Whispers and back.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the radius on the Map when hovering over the Seek Whisper was inconsistent between Headhunt regions.</li>
<li>Fixed a rare issue where an excessive number of monsters could spawn in Headhunt zones.</li>
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<h4>Rootholds</h4>
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<li>Fixed an issue where Exposed Roots could block projectiles when morphing into cocoons.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the tooltip for Ritual of Futility did not mention the Boss would be Unstoppable.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where using the last revive while in a party, and while multiple other members were still dead, would not allow the last revived player to re-enter the boss arena.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where exiting a Roothold would always take the player to the Silent House instead of directly outside the Roothold.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the game could freeze if the player died while the game window was not open and there were no revives left.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Wicked Thralls of Rot could fail to attack the player when in close proximity.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Rite of Torn Flesh ritual didn&#8217;t properly display as active.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Ceremony of the Ticking Clock could cause players to trigger their own lucky hits on themselves.</li>
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<h4>Occult Gems</h4>
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<li>Fixed multiple issues where the Dust Stone Occult Gem did not work properly.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the tooltip for the Elder Sigil Occult Gem incorrectly stated it was used with Incarnate skills instead of Potency skills.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Vile Phylactery Occult Gem granted double stats when a Witch Power was equipped.</li>
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<blockquote><p><strong>Developer’s Note: </strong><em>They can now be sold to vendors to free up inventory space.</em></p></blockquote>
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<li>Fixed an issue where Moonlight Ward&#8217;s effect did not immediately activate when the Occult Gem was equipped.</li>
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<h4>Seasonal Questline</h4>
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<li>Fixed an issue where Ouna did not follow the player into the boss fight during the “A Friend in Need” quest.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where certain quest objectives referenced incorrect Roothold locations.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the “Whispers in the Wind” quest would automatically be tracked when completing other quests.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Enraged Headless Husk during the “Oaths and &#8220;quest had more health than intended.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Headless Husk bosses during the “Oaths and Debts” quest could fail to damage the player if they stood in certain locations.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Headless Husk boss could get stuck in certain locations.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Season Journey objectives for increasing your standing with the Coven would not be completed if you skipped the specified rank.</li>
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<p><strong>Developer’s Note: </strong><em>Any players affected by this will now complete any previously missed Season Journey objectives when advancing to a new Coven&#8217;s Favor Reputation Rank. For players already at maximum reputation with The Coven, we are investigating a solution to retroactively fulfill the missed objectives when progressing the repeatable Tier 20 Coven&#8217;s Favor reputation rank.</em></p>
<h3>Armory</h3>
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<li>Fixed an issue where Armory would load Sorcerer Enchantments that are not unlocked in some cases.</li>
<li>Various fixes for missing or inaccurate icons and text.</li>
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<h3>Gameplay</h3>
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<li>Fixed an issue where Bone Breaker Legendary Paragon Node was not stacking as fast as intended while weapon swapping.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Druid Spirit Offerings didn&#8217;t drop from Elite monsters.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Elemental Synergies would not update if a Familiar changed elements.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the tooltips of the Necromancer’s Minion damage Paragon nodes were not displaying the actual values of the stats they were granting when modified by the Deadraiser Glyph.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where rank 5 of Wrath of the Berserker could still Knock Back enemies but not always pull them to the player.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Concealment could grant immunity to Poison pools and Poison explosions.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Grasp of Shadow did not properly grant bonus skill ranks to Marksman and Cutthroat Skills while in town or mounted.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Affix for Hewed Flesh Grants X% Maximum life, present on the Mortacrux, did not increase with Masterworking.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the player could move while channeling Lacerate.</li>
<li>Fixed a rare issue where changing your Mount in certain locations could teleport the player to random locations.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Elemental totems in Nightmare Dungeons couldn’t be targeted.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Scents of the Desert Afternoon Incense granted 80 Thorns instead of 400.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Tree of Whispers Collection of Chaos rewards could drop only one type of equipment instead of a variety.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Screaming Hell Veins did not guarantee Forgotten Souls in Torments III and IV.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the effect of a Lethal Shrine also affected Thorns damage.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck if they constantly try to move while on a Traversal.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Spur could increase a player&#8217;s Movement Speed after they dismounted.</li>
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<h3>User Interface and User Experience</h3>
<ul>
<li>Fixed an issue where the tooltip for Okun&#8217;s Catalyst had a redundant [x] indicator in the description for the power.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Forgotten Altars were referred to as Lost Altars in certain instances.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where loot was difficult to pick up when playing on controller if it dropped on top of Boss Summon Altars.</li>
<li>Fixed multiple issues where the &#8220;New Item Available&#8221; icon could appear when it should not, and didn&#8217;t appear when it should in some cases.</li>
<li>Fixed a rare issue where the Wardrobe could become unresponsive in Local Co-Op play.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where using Leave Dungeon to exit the Iceworn Cellar during the Prologue could cause the game to freeze.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Tooltip for Sorcerer&#8217;s Permafrost Passive only stated Frost Skill damage was increased when actually it increases all sources of damage.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Greater Collections of Materials did not display with the word &#8220;Greater&#8221;.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Herbs could appear to still be interactable after harvesting them.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Elemental Totem Nightmare Dungeon Affix displayed as Elemental Spike.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Echo Destroyer challenge did not display properly.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Skill tooltips would not properly display while using Skill Assignment on controller.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Controller navigation could malfunction in the Season menu.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where longer tooltips could not be scrolled through on Controller.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Miscellaneous</h3>
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<li>Fixed an issue where Forgotten Altars did not spawn as expected in certain scenarios.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where defeating Echo of Lilith for the first time on an Eternal Character did not reward a Resplendent Spark.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the NPC associated with the “Late Shipment” quest could unexpectedly disappear.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Achievement for getting to Level 300 Paragon could not be acquired on an Eternal character if the player had previously gotten a character to level 100 prior to Season of Hatred.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Living Nightmare achievement could be unlocked in Torment I difficulty instead of Torment II or higher.</li>
<li>Various performance, stability, visual, audio, and UI fixes.</li>
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Diablo 4 Patch 2.1.1 Patch Notes: February 4th: Armory Improvements, New Whisper Bounties, Forgotten Altars Spawn Rate Buffs


<p>Season 7 of Diablo 4 brought some big changes to the Season Journey, but one surprise that has just recently been discovered is a hidden title reward! <strong>If you complete all the objectives in the Destroyer tier</strong>, the final tier of the Season Journey, you will unlock the exclusive titles &#8220;The Coven&#8217;s&#8221; and &#8220;Agent&#8221;.</p>



<p>The discovery was shared in this Reddit post:</p>



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<p>In previous seasons, hidden titles were only awarded to players who completed 100% of the Season Journey, meaning every single tier had to be finished. However, in Season of Witchcraft, the requirement has changed; now, you only need to complete the Destroyer tier.</p>



<p>That said, do not expect it to be an easy ride! The final tier is filled with challenging objectives that will push your build and skill to the limit. If you need help working through the requirements, check out our <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/latest-season-journey-for-diablo-4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Season Journey Guide</a> for a breakdown of every step.</p>



<p>Destroyer&#8217;s Chapter Objectives:</p>



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<li><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ccccff" class="has-inline-color">Silencer </mark></strong>&#8211; Complete 5 Whispers within 15 minutes during <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/headhunts-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Headhunts</a> in Torment 4. </li>



<li><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ccccff" class="has-inline-color">Roots Ablaze</mark></strong> &#8211; Open 25 Exposed Roots within 15 minutes during <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/headhunts-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Headhunts</a> in Torment 4. </li>



<li><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ccccff" class="has-inline-color">Root Pulverizer</mark></strong> &#8211; Activate 2 Legendary Ceremony Shrines within a single <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/headhunts-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Roothold</a> in Torment 4. </li>



<li><strong>Lootmaster </strong>&#8211; Open 10 Tortured Gifts within a single <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/helltide-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Helltide</a> in Torment 4. </li>



<li><strong>Waking Horrors</strong> &#8211; Defeat 50 Elite Monsters while in <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/nightmare-dungeon-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nightmare Dungeons</a> in Torment 4 without dying. </li>



<li><strong>Triumph of the Tormented</strong> &#8211; Defeat 666 Monsters in Torment 4 without dying. </li>



<li><strong>Bloodstained Hoard</strong> &#8211; Collect 750 Aether in a single run of the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/infernal-hordes-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Infernal Hordes</a> in Torment 4. </li>



<li><strong>With Sand to Spare</strong> &#8211; Complete <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/the-pit-of-the-artificers-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Pit</a> Tier 75 or higher with 5 minutes remaining. </li>



<li><strong>Assassin&#8217;s Lust</strong> &#8211; Defeat 5 Lair Bosses within 5 minutes in Torment 1 or higher. </li>



<li><strong>Hell&#8217;s Fury </strong>&#8211; Defeat 250 Monsters before the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/helltide-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hellborne</a>&#8216;s arrival after increasing your Threat Level to Max in Torment 4. </li>
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<p>Good luck unlocking this exclusive title!</p>


How to Unlock the Hidden Season 7 Title


<p>A small Lilith figure has just been unveiled by Good Smile Company and is now available for pre-order. This POP UP PARADE SP release brings the Mother of Sanctuary to life with an impressive size and details, making it a must-have for any collector.</p>



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<p>You can pre-purchase the figure from several retailers, including:</p>



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<li><a href="https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-181983">AmiAmi</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.goodsmile.com/en/product/1136329/POP+UP+PARADE+SP+Lilith?utm_source=email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsmagazine_en&amp;utm_content=2025-01-31">Good Smile Company</a></li>



<li><a href="https://otakumode.com/shop/679b7c941f06c9001e71ebc0/Pop-Up-Parade-SP-Diablo-IV-Lilith">Tokyo Otaku Mode</a></li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Figure Details</h2>



<ul>
<li>Height: Approx. 210 mm (8.3 inches)</li>



<li>Material: Plastic</li>



<li>Pre-painted, non-scale complete figure.</li>



<li>Includes: Main figure + base</li>



<li>Sculptor: Hiroaki Nakanishi</li>



<li>Paintwork: Hiroto Tanimoto</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Release Date: October 2025</h2>



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<li>The statue costs 12,000 JPY, so around 78 USD.</li>
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Lilith Figure Now Available for Pre-Order on Japanese Figure Sites


<p>Update: the tooltip for the rune has been fixed <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/patch-2-1-1-notes/">in the latest patch</a>! </p>



<p>The Season 7 patch changed many systems, runes being one of them. However, one particular rune seems to have avoided one change intended for it. And with that non-change, it is now a great way to get some easier rare and legendary conversions! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Magic or Rare? Yes. </h2>



<p>The Season of Witchcraft patch changed some rune rarities to go with their tuned powers. Qua runes were downgraded to Magic AKA blue quality. However, as originally spotted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/LurkerOnTheInternet/">LurkerOnTheInternet</a>, while you can see that change in-game visually, it was not applied to the actual behind-the-scenes stat.</p>



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<p>This means Qua now drops from sources of Magic runes and are easier to get, but when you go to reforge them, they still count as rares. This means that you&#8217;ll always get a rare rune when reforging Qua, and have a 15% chance at a legendary as well! </p>



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<p>So if you have a bunch of Qua runes laying around and don&#8217;t need them, it&#8217;s time to reforge! </p>


How to Get Rare and Legendary Runes Easier


<p>Today&#8217;s hotfixes bring back Cleansing Pyres, as Blizzard fixed the server issues they were causing. There&#8217;s also a fix for Exposed roots dropping other players&#8217; loot and more. </p>



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        <p><strong>HOTFIX 4 &#8211; January 30, 2025 &#8211; 2.1.0</strong></p>
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<li>Fixed an issue where Cleansing Pyres were causing server crashes. Cleansing Pyres can now appear and be interacted with again.</li>
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Diablo 4 2.1.0 Hotfixes: January 30th

<p>Blizzard has released a new dark fantasy tale, &#8220;The Seven Brides of the Serpent&#8221;, written by David A. Rodriguez. Set in Hawezar, the story follows a village where women are sacrificed to a Great Serpent every seven years. When Belith is chosen, she defies her fate, wielding magic and bloodshed to change the course of history.</p>



<p>The Seven Brides of the Serpent is a prequel story for <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/diablo-4-latest-season/">Season of Witchcraft</a>.</p>



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<h3>“Seven Brides of the Serpent”<br />
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<p>Deep in the heart of Hawezar, there was a village. Every seven years, the people of this village would sacrifice their women to sate the hunger of the Great Serpent. But when Belith’s name was called for culling, she stole her mother’s paring knife and carved a new course for Hawezar. . . one wrought with magic and blood.</p>
<p>Read <a href="https://bnetcmsus-a.akamaihd.net/cms/page_media/3EFJOMI10PV61737762317253.pdf" target="_blank">“Seven Brides of the Serpent”</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/aSZ5Fk40R5o/" target="_blank">listen to the audiobook</a> voiced by Ouna, a member of the Coven who you ally with in Season of Witchcraft, now!</p>
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Diablo Unveils a Dark New Tale: “The Seven Brides of the Serpent


<p>The Diablo 4 Team at Blizzard has recently released a new video in which they are breaking down everything Season 7: the Season of Witchcraft has in store! If you want a quick refresher on all the major updates, this short recap is the perfect way to catch up.</p>



<p>In the video, Diablo IV Community Manager <a href="https://x.com/marcuskretz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Marcus Kretz</a> and Community Influencer Relationship Manager <a href="https://x.com/marcuskretz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Ruben &#8220;Bluddshed&#8221; Marquez</a> walk us through the season&#8217;s core content, including:</p>



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<li>The Seasonal Theme </li>



<li>New Powers </li>



<li>Armory Update </li>



<li>Other Major Changes </li>
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<p>You can watch the full video below:</p>



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<p>If you want to read up more about the Season of Witchcraft, head over to our in-depth guides for <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/witchcraft-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Witchcraft Powers</a>, or check out which builds are currently dominating the season meta by taking a look at our <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/tier-lists/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tier Lists</a>.</p>


Blizzard’s Latest Video Recaps the Biggest Features of Season 7!


<p>Blizzard made loot more accessible in Season 7, and the result? Sanctuary is drowning in gear. Players are seeing loot explosions everywhere, but without a proper loot filter, sorting through the chaos is a nightmare. The grind might be easier, but managing inventory feels harder than ever.</p>



<p>Just look at this screenshot: can you even count how many items are on the ground?</p>



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<p>Based on a rough estimate, there are well over 100 items visible with many overlapping. The loot explosion covers almost the entire area around the character, making it clear why players are struggling to sift through everything efficiently.</p>



<p>Recently, we also covered how <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/holy_calamity_/">holy_calamity_</a> <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4-player-loses-400-unique-items-after-disconnecting-a-painful-lesson/">disconnected leaving 400 Uniques on the ground that all got lost</a>.</p>



<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:500px" data-embed-height="546"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1i8qe74/guess_i_shouldnt_leave_400_uniques_on_the_floor/">Guess I shouldn’t leave 400 uniques on the floor</a><br> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/holy_calamity_/">u/holy_calamity_</a> in<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/">diablo4</a></blockquote>



<p>Do you feel like the game desperately needs a loot filter?</p>


Twilight Warding Witchcraft Power Also Disabled

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