The highly anticipated Diablo 4 Season 7, Hatred Rising, has arrived, accompanied by a comprehensive set of patch notes (1.1.4). These updates introduce significant changes, enhancements, and bug fixes that will impact both the seasonal experience and the base game. From character balance adjustments to new items, runes, and quality-of-life improvements, this patch promises to reshape the Diablo 4 landscape. This article provides a detailed overview of the patch notes, enabling players to prepare for the challenges and opportunities that await in Sanctuary.
Diablo 4 Season 7 introduces new mechanics and challenges.
Key Changes in Diablo IV Season 7 and Patch 1.1.4
This patch brings sweeping changes across all classes, impacting skills, passives, legendary aspects, and unique items. Notable updates include:
Barbarian Enhancements
- Increased damage for Hammer of the Ancients and Whirlwind.
- Iron Maelstrom cooldown reduction upon weapon swap.
- Walking Arsenal passive reworked for improved functionality and synergy.
- Buffs to Earthquake-related aspects and the Mantle of Mountain’s Fury unique item.
Druid Reworks
- Hurricane now castable while moving.
- Lacerate cancellation and damage scaling adjustments.
- Raging Shred damage amplified.
- Significant changes to Spirit Boons, including offering unlocks and individual boon effects.
Necromancer Buffs and Adjustments
- Bone Spear damage increased and functionality enhanced.
- Soulrift now drains multiple targets and offers potion refills.
- Blood Mist transformed into a mobility skill.
- Several legendary aspects reworked for better synergy with the Necromancer’s playstyle.
Rogue Refinements
- Twisting Blades damage and pierce chance improved.
- Death Trap now pulls enemies in.
- Shadow Clone damage attribution fixed and functionality expanded.
- Rain of Arrows damage increased, delay reduced, and casting animation improved.
Sorcerer Rebalancing
- Ice Shards damage to Frozen enemies doubled.
- Frost Nova functionality enhanced with Vulnerability and damage increase.
- Deep Freeze final explosion damage increased.
- Several legendary aspects and unique items adjusted for better balance and build diversity.
Vessel of Hatred Updates
Significant updates have been made to the Vessel of Hatred expansion, including:
- New Items: Aspect of Endless Talons and the Sunstained War-Crozier unique quarterstaff.
- New Runes: Nagu (Tyrannical) and Igni (Bomber) ritual runes, and Chac (Cloudburst) invocation rune.
- Balance Updates: Numerous adjustments to Spiritborn skills, Spirit Hall bonuses, tempering recipes, legendary aspects, and unique items. These changes aim to improve balance and enhance various builds.
General Game Updates
Beyond class-specific changes, the patch introduces broader game updates:
- Nightmare Dungeons: A new “Elemental Totems” affix adds a new layer of complexity and challenge.
- Seasonal Nightmare Dungeon Rotation: A new rotation of dungeons offers varied gameplay experiences.
- Incense Updates: Buffs to various incenses provide additional benefits.
- Loot Updates: Adjustments to Ancestral item drop rates, Elixir drop rates, and Infernal Compass acquisition.
- Affix Updates: Class-specific affixes are now more accessible, and item tooltips have been improved for clarity.
- Summons and Minions Update: Standardization of summon behavior across classes, improving consistency and interaction with player effects.
- Infernal Hordes: Infernal Compasses now stack, and old compasses can be converted.
- User Interface and User Experience: Several improvements enhance readability and navigation.
- Miscellaneous: Mounts customizable anywhere, scrolls of amnesia removed, and gem transmutation added.
Bug Fixes
A wide range of bug fixes address issues across various aspects of the game, including the Vessel of Hatred, Season of Witchcraft, gameplay mechanics, specific classes, and the user interface. These fixes aim to improve stability, functionality, and overall player experience.
Diablo 4 patch 1.1.4 brings valuable loot updates.
Conclusion
Diablo 4 Season 7 and Patch 1.1.4 bring a plethora of changes designed to revitalize the gameplay experience. With extensive character rebalancing, new content, and numerous bug fixes, players can anticipate a more dynamic and engaging journey through Sanctuary. Be sure to explore the updated skills, items, and mechanics to optimize your build and conquer the challenges of Hatred Rising.
