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<p>We&#8217;re comparing the free and paid armor sets available to players in Diablo 4 Season 1.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/SheWhoHates/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SheWhoHates</a> created a visual comparison of Season 1 armor sets available in Diablo 4 as of <strong>August 17</strong>.</p>



<p>The image contains a small error as the free Battle Pass doesn&#8217;t include the hat.</p>



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<p><br>What do you think about the sets available in the game so far?</p>


Visual Comparison of Free and Paid Armor Sets in Season 1


<p>David Brevik, the mind behind Diablo, has long since moved on from Blizzard, but his passion for ARPGS has not waned! As the head of <a href="https://www.skystone.games">Skystone Games</a>, he continues to shape the gaming landscape. In an <a href="https://www.videogamer.com/features/diablo-creator-david-brevik-doesnt-vibe-with-todays-rapid-arpgs/">exclusive interview with Videogamer</a>, Brevik shared his thoughts on the evolution of action RPGs, the impact of rapid progression, and why he believes the genre has lost something special.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Diablo 2&#8217;s Pacing is What Made it Great</h2>



<p>Brevik acknowledges the evolution of the genre he helped pioneer but believes games today are missing a crucial element: <strong>the journey</strong>.</p>



<p>“RPGs in general have started to lean into this: kill swaths of enemies all over the place extremely quickly,” Brevik explained. “Your build is killing all sorts of stuff so you can get more drops, level up, and the screen is littered with stuff you don’t care about.”</p>



<p>According to him, the rapid leveling in modern ARPGs, where players can hit max level in just a few hours, takes away from the sense of progression and accomplishment. He points to Diablo 2 as an example of pacing done right, where every level and loot drop felt meaningful.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Too Many Enemies, Too Little Impact</h2>



<p>Another major issue Brevik sees is the overwhelming enemy count in today&#8217;s ARPGs. Modern titles flood the screen with monsters, making combat feel more like a numbers game than a strategic challenge.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Can the ARPG Genre Be Saved?</h2>



<p>Brevik hopes developers will return to slower, more rewarding progression systems, ensuring that combat, loot, and leveling retain their significance. </p>



<p>You can read the <a href="https://www.videogamer.com/features/diablo-creator-david-brevik-doesnt-vibe-with-todays-rapid-arpgs/">full interview at Videogamer</a>.</p>


Diablo Creator David Brevik on the Decline of ARPGs – “You’ve Cheapened the Entire Experience”


<p>Here&#8217;s a short video of a player who cleared <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/kurast-undercity-guide/">Kurast Undercity</a> on Torment 4 with their Sorcerer in just 1 minute and 16 seconds.</p>



<p>This build combines permanent <span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Unstable Currents" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_107.webp" alt="Unstable Currents"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Unstable Currents</span></a></span>, high mobility, and auto-proccing spells to fill the screen with lightning spears and AoE damage. It works very well with mid-tier gear, and comes with solid survivability with <span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Ice Armor" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_46.webp" alt="Ice Armor"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Ice Armor</span></a></span>, <span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Flame Shield" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_43.webp" alt="Flame Shield"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Flame Shield</span></a></span>, and decent defensive aspects.</p>



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Kurast Undercity Concept Art by Karine Villette

Sorcerer Speedruns Torment 4 Kurast Undercity in Just 1:16 


<p>It&#8217;s big numbers time once again in Infernal Hordes! We&#8217;ve seen plenty of impressive runs and accumulated Aether, but this one beats them all! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Positively Aetherial</h2>



<p>The last time we checked in we had only barely cracked the 1,700 mark with, well, exactly 1,700 Aether at the end of the run. This time it was <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/isnakezz89/">isnakezz89</a> turn to break the ceiling and get 55 more on top of that! </p>



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<p>The above was reached with a whopping 8 Hellborne node options, as well as TWO 50% increased progress nodes! The run wasn&#8217;t a solo, as <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/isnakezz89/">isnakezz89</a> was running a Blood Wave Necro with three other players. </p>



<p>And so a truly crazy combination of options and some good play/a good build led to this impressive number at the end. Will we ever see higher?</p>


Insane Node Combo Leads to a New Infernal Hordes Aether Record


<p>The Diablo 4 team is currently at work building a roadmap for 2025 to provide us with a clearer picture of what is ahead. This approach is similar to what Blizzard has successfully done with World of Warcraft, offering transparency about upcoming content and development plans. Generally, this strategy has always been well-received by the community.</p>



<p>For live service games like Diablo 4, having a structured roadmap is important to make sure there is a good amount of content throughout the year, to keep the community engaged and excited. While <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/diablo-4-latest-season/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">seasons</a> already play a big role in the live service model by giving players new reasons to jump back into Sanctuary every few months, Blizzard has been expanding their content.</p>



<p>In addition to seasons, the D4 team has introduced temporary in-game events like the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/lunar-awakening-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lunar Awakening</a> and <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/slay-ride-to-hell-event-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Slay Ride to Hell</a>, adding new activities and rewards to our gameplay experience.</p>



<p>And now there is this: According to a new Reddit post answered by Adam Fletcher, we can expect the 2025 roadmap to be revealed very soon! This announcement is quite exciting, especially as the community is more eager than ever to learn about any upcoming content and features planned for the year. </p>



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<p>To read the full thread, head <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1ii5m0k/would_be_nice_if_d4_had_a_public_roadmap_like_wow/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">here</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What It Might Look Like</h2>



<p>This announcement is certainly a welcome development, and long overdue. Considering that Blizzard&#8217;s other titles, such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Diablo Immortal, regularly receive annual or quarterly roadmaps (see example images below), it is great to see Diablo 4 is going to follow the same path.</p>



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<p>We are looking forward to seeing what the Diablo 4 team has planned for us in 2025!</p>


Diablo 4’s 2025 Content Roadmap Is Almost Here, Get Ready!


<p>We have just given our <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/how-to-farm-uniques-from-bosses/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Farm Uniques from Bosses</a> guide a full revamp to make your loot-hunting journey easier than ever! This guide is here to help you, in case you are chasing that unique for your endgame build or looking to stash gear for future experiments!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What is New?</h2>



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<li><strong>Clear Information:</strong> Detailed breakdowns on where to find each of the four Lair Bosses (Grigoire, Varshan, Lord Zir, and the Beast in the Ice) and the two Uber Bosses (Duriel and Andariel).</li>



<li><strong>Materials:</strong> Know exactly what materials you need to summon each boss and where to get it from.</li>



<li><strong>Loot</strong>: Clear loot tables for each of the bosses. </li>
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<p>Boss farming is available from Torment 1 to 4. Reaching Torment 1 is fairly easy, making this accessible for most players. However, higher difficulty levels increase your chances of dropping ancestral uniques. Mythic uniques are twice as likely to drop from Uber bosses compared to regular ones.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why It Matters for Your Endgame Build </h2>



<p>To push your class build to the max, you will need specific uniques that only drop from bosses. This guide is your roadmap to gathering those essential pieces, helping you switch to powerful endgame builds easily.</p>



<p>Do not discard uniques that you do not immediately need, stash them! You might want to try different builds using <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/armory-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the armory</a>, and having those uniques on hand will make testing new class variants simple.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/how-to-farm-uniques-from-bosses/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Check out the updated guide here!</strong></a></p>



<p>Is something missing? We would love your feedback! Join the conversation on our <a href="https://discord.gg/arpg-vault" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ARPG-Vault Discord server</a>. Your input helps us keep the guide as useful as possible for the community.</p>


Fast and Easy Unique Farming in Diablo 4 – Check Out Our Updated Guide!

<p>The Lunar Awakening event is currently live in Diablo 4, and if you are looking to squeeze every bit of loot out of it, you came to the right place; below, we have compiled some quick tips shared by the community that will greatly help you out!</p>



<p>While the event itself is fun, figuring out the most efficient way to farm it is not always obvious. A player on Reddit shared a few great tricks for making the most of the Lunar event:</p>



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<p>Here is a quick breakdown of the best tips and tricks to farm the Lunar Awakening event:</p>



<p>But if you are just looking for a quick breakdown, here is what you need to know:</p>



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<li><strong>Best Dungeons to Farm:<br></strong>Stick to dungeons like Sirocco Caverns and Deserted Underpass. These places are packed with Spiderhosts, and when you kill them, they spawn tons of spiderlings. More spiderlings = more kills, which means faster event progress. Plus, these dungeons have multiple shrines and no annoying bosses to slow you down.</li>



<li><strong>If you can -> Run them as Nightmare Dungeons:<br></strong>If you got Nightmare Sigils for these same dungeons, use them! Running those same dungeons as <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/nightmare-dungeon-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nightmare Dungeons</a> will give you even better rewards. You will get bonus materials like <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_Materials_38.webp" alt="Obducite"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Crafting Material" data-item-quality="rare">Obducite</span></span></a> and gem fragments. Just can also just craft sigils at <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/occultist-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Occultist</a> until you get the right dungeon keys, and salvage any extras for more crafting materials.</li>



<li><strong>Shrine Reroll Trick</strong><br>If you find a Conduit Shrine out in the open world, do not activate it right away. Instead, <strong>teleport to town and then back</strong> to the shrine. This can reroll the shrine into a different, more useful type. Keep in mind: this trick only works in the open world, not in dungeons.</li>



<li><strong>Helltides = Shrine Central<br></strong><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/helltide-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Helltides</a> are packed with shrines! Focus on a single subzone during a Helltide, and you will find way more shrines than usual. Even better, if you note down where they are, you can come back to those spots after the Helltide ends for some extra reputation gains.</li>
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<p>If you want a closer look at an in-depth guide on the Lunar Awakening event, check out our full guide here: </p>




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Lunar Awakening: Fastest Ways to Farm Shrines and Rewards


<p>The <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/latest-season-journey-for-diablo-4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seasonal Journey</a> of Season 7 is a bit more challenging than the last, but this time, there is actually a reward worth chasing: Dorian, the raven!</p>



<p>If you want this new pet, <strong>you will need to complete 8 out of 10 objectives</strong> in the final tier of the Season Journey. Some of these tasks can be a bit harder, but you do not need to be a hardcore player to get through them. Here is a breakdown of the easiest objectives to complete and how to get them done:</p>



<p>Full list of objectives for the final chapter: </p>



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<li><strong>Silencer </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>Roots Ablaze</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>Root Pulverizer</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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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Easiest Objectives to Complete </h2>



<p>You only need to complete 8 out of 10, so here are the easiest ones that you should focus on:</p>



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<li><strong>Silencer</strong>: Even if Torment 4 is tough for you, Whispers are quick to complete. You can even follow stronger players in the same Headhunt to get free progress!</li>



<li><strong>Roots Ablaze</strong>: This can be completed alongside <strong>Silencer</strong>, since Whispers spawn Exposed Roots. You can also run around a Headhunt zone and open any Roots you find.</li>



<li><strong>Lootmaster</strong>: Farm Helltide in an active zone where players are farming the Blood Maiden. If you focus on armor or ring chests, you can get 10 Tortured Gifts fast.</li>



<li><strong>Assassin&#8217;s Lust</strong>: Can be done in Torment 1, which makes this one of the easiest objectives.</li>



<li><strong>With Sand to Spare</strong>: If your build is decent, Pit Tier 75+ with 5 minutes left should not be too hard. If you struggle, join a group to get carried!</li>



<li><strong>Triumph of the Tormented</strong>: Stack defenses and movement speed, then farm Headhunt zones to get 666 kills without dying.</li>



<li><strong>Hell&#8217;s Fury</strong>: Find a Blood Maiden Helltide event where other players are farming. This will help you quickly rack up 250 kills. You can also look for Hellspires, which spawn endless enemies.</li>



<li><strong>Bloodstained Hoard</strong> or <strong>Root Pulverizer</strong>: These are RNG-based, but using the Party Finder can make them much faster to complete.</li>
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<p>For even more tips, check out this Reddit thread, where the Diablo community is discussing the fastest ways to complete the final tier:</p>



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<p>Last but not least, if you need a full breakdown of the Season 7 Journey, check out our complete guide here:</p>



<a class="alignleft custom-button" href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/latest-season-journey-for-diablo-4/"><span>Season Journey Guide</span></a>


Easiest Way to Unlock Dorian the Raven in Diablo 4 Season 7


<p>Blizzard are bringing back the Armory, but there may be some issues with it. Players may encounter skill points missing and even entire loadouts not being present.</p>



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<li>Some players may encounter their allocated points in the skill tree and assigned skills being reset as a result of our changes here.</li>
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Diablo 4 Season 7 Hotfixes, February 6th: Armory Returns


<p>A fix for the ongoing Armory issues is being finalized and will enter testing at noon. Once approved by QA, the hotfix will be deployed, and the Armory will be enabled again.</p>



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        <p>Some updates on Armory:</p>
<p>We have a fix being finalized for testing at noon. Once we get confirmation that we are good from the QA standpoint, we will push this fix out via hotfix.</p>
<p>Apologies for the bump in the road with the Armory. We had a situation where a slew of updates were checked into the build that led to some issues with the armory. We are being super careful with the fix as we want to ensure we aren’t affecting any player data when things come back online.</p>
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Armory Fix Incoming: Hotfix in Final Testing Phase


<p>Recently, we reported on <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/adam-jackson-leaves-blizzard-what-is-next-for-diablo-4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Adam Jackson&#8217;s departure from the Diablo 4 team</a> at Blizzard, marking the end of an impressive chapter in his career. Having spent over 15 years at Blizzard, Adam played a big role in the Diablo franchise, gathering a lot of experience and contributing greatly to the game&#8217; design.</p>



<p>Now, Adam Jackson is taking his many years of knowledge to one of Blizzard&#8217;s biggest competitors: Riot Games. He will be working on an unannounced title, making the gaming community wonder about what exciting project he might be involved with next.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I&#39;m happy to say that I&#39;ve joined Riot Games as a Senior Manager working on an unannounced title.<br><br>I can&#39;t say anything about it now, but I look forward to the day where you all can try it out!</p>&mdash; Riot Adam Jackson (@AZJackson85) <a href="https://twitter.com/AZJackson85/status/1886455423923826730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>While this is a big loss for Blizzard, the company will continue to maintain its commitment to quality with a strong design team still in place for <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a>. As for Adam, we look forward to seeing him in his new role and contributing to Riot&#8217;s future projects. And since he truly did a good job in helping the creation of Diablo 4, it seems the future of whatever Riot cooks up next, is looking bright.</p>


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