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Diablo IV Patch Notes

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The new update heavily nerfs a significant amount of builds across all Diablo 4 classes, including some of the most popular Barbarian ones.

The new Diablo 4 patch notes have been released, and players are not happy – as the latest update has nerfed not just the most popular Barbarian build but a plethora of other ones as well. The sentiment around Diablo 4 has largely been hopeful, with the community recognizing its shortcomings, providing the developers with valuable feedback, and being patient that Season of the Malignant would at least provide balance fixes that some classes sorely needed.

Players reacted, lots are saying they will be leaving for Baldur's Gate 3:

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Time to add some power up mtx packs.

 

[TransTrender]

I'm not playing D4 but wasn't there a concern before launch that respeccing would be cost prohibitive (gold wise) and force simps to the pay shop to get gold to respec?

Have to see how it all comes out in the wash but reading the notes this morning it didn't look good. The players want the game to be fun to play, not feel like even more of a chore.

This reminds me of that one patch in D2, and how D3 mostly worked out of the gate. Not sure why they keep fucking this up.

 

[dreamstation]

Have to see how it all comes out in the wash but reading the notes this morning it didn't look good. The players want the game to be fun to play, not feel like even more of a chore.

 

[adamsapple]

lol, I'm glad I finished the story in the launch weeks before these things started.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

Players reacted, lots are saying they will be leaving for Baldur's Gate 3:

Lmao. Not exactly the same genre. But, ok

 

[dreamstation]

Lmao. Not exactly the same genre. But, ok

Not sure about you but I like a great many genres. Just because BG3 is different doesn't mean I won't devote time to it over this game

 

[Moneal]

Lmao. Not exactly the same genre. But, ok

Kinda hard to play 2 games at the same time.

 

[joeygreco1985]

I finished the campaign last week and that felt like a slog as it was.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

I’m not sure how people are still playing this. I was bored coming to the end of the campaign, let alone keeping on after it had finished.

These kinds of updates are basically reminding me that I should uninstall the game.

 

[GHG]

Time to add some power up mtx packs.

"Don't you guys have money?"

 

[GulfCoastZilla]

Eh, gamers are cry babies, and they are not going to play Baldurs Gate when a new season comes out.

 

[Pop]

Nope they are all overreacting. Typical of internet culture

There was more buffs than nerfs in this patch. And the classes are still just as strong

 

[SmokedMeat]

Not like it’s anything that can’t be undone or fixed. People love to be drama queens with their threats.
I just gave you $70+ Blizzard, and now I’m going to buy Baldur’s Gate 3! Take that!

 

[jshackles]

Nope they are all overreacting. Typical of internet culture

There was more buffs than nerfs in this patch. And the classes are still just as strong

I was thinking the same thing. WAA the broken build I meticulously crafted got nerfed because on the of skill modifiers I used had a bug in it's calculation that got fixed!

 

[Filben]

Does it matter for the campaign, for the 'real' content?

I've always found the endgame, at least in D3, pretty redundant; get better gear to increase difficulty to get... better gear.

 

[March Climber]

 

[ssringo]

Most of the crying comes from people that have only looked at someone else's work and copied it. There's not been much time for testing and respecs (which is legit costly and a pain).

Without respeccing, in lower/mid levels the offensive nerfs didn't feel too bad nor did the defensive nerfs and late game (which is much more noticeable) is supposed to be supplemented by a bunch of new gems that aren't available until the first season so, again, no testing. It's all speculation and math that doesn't necessarily play out in practice the same way it does on paper.

That said, the vibe of the patch wasn't good and we've gotten the nerf bat an awful lot. The general feeling of Blizzard being anti-fun isn't without merit either. One of the nerfs in the patch was literally making it take 2 seconds longer to teleport out of a dungeon. Was that really necessary?

 

[M.W.]

Game fucking blows.

 

[Saber]

Time to add some power up mtx packs.

"We listen to our loyal fans all over the world loud and clear. And we are commited to do the right thing for all the love and support you guys give.


Introducing Super Diablo 4 Mega Power Starter Pack - Nightmarish Edition!"

 

[dreamstation]

Nope they are all overreacting. Typical of internet culture

There was more buffs than nerfs in this patch. And the classes are still just as strong

My level 100 Penetrating Shot Rogue would like to have a word with you. For a build that isn't that strong to begin with is now even more gimped due to the crit and vulnerable damage nerfs across the board, not to mention my survivability wasn't that great either and now with damage of monsters being buffed it's even worse. Not sure where you think my buffs are but they're not there

 

[hinch7]

Because catering towards the super hardcore works right, Blizzard. Just look how at WoW turned out

 

[FoxMcChief]

These are likely the same dweebs offended when one of the devs told them to play a different game, if they already did everything.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

they are coming back.

 

[Little Mac]

Nope they are all overreacting. Typical of internet culture

There was more buffs than nerfs in this patch. And the classes are still just as strong

Lvl 100 Sorc here. No.

From Lexyu (build guide creator on Icy-veins.com):

"Ice Shards Sorcerer loses a considerable amount of damage output with the nerf to Devouring Blaze and fix to Aspect of Control. Without any buffs to offset the damage losses, besides the Malignant Hearts in Season 1, the Ice Shards Sorcerer falls behind in comparison to other builds/classes."

 

[Mozzarella]

I quit the game before finishing it, i found it to be a chore, its boring, i guess its not for me. I kinda liked old Diablo games though, but this one just like 3 is pretty boring and uninspired.
Cool presentation though.

 

[Mossybrew]

Cry me a river. These changes are fine.

 

[drotahorror]

Game was basically one and done anyway. Great campaign, extremely poor replay value though. Worth my money atleast, I'll probably check it out again in a year or 2. There is so much shit to play.

 

[Revolutionary]

The Diablo subreddit is little more than a salt mine

 

[Pop]

My level 100 Penetrating Shot Rogue would like to have a word with you. For a build that isn't that strong to begin with is now even more gimped due to the crit and vulnerable damage nerfs across the board, not to mention my survivability wasn't that great either and now with damage of monsters being buffed it's even worse. Not sure where you think my buffs are but they're not there

There are about over double increases in the patch notes than reduced on player power

 

[Dexero]

Because catering towards the super hardcore works right, Blizzard. Just look how at WoW turned out

WoW doesn’t cater to the ultra hardcore nor does this Diablo 4 patch

I mean I understand that you absolutely have to input your uninformed hot take

 

[Pop]

Lvl 100 Sorc here. No.

From Lexyu (build guide creator on Icy-veins.com):

"Ice Shards Sorcerer loses a considerable amount of damage output with the nerf to Devouring Blaze and fix to Aspect of Control. Without any buffs to offset the damage losses, besides the Malignant Hearts in Season 1, the Ice Shards Sorcerer falls behind in comparison to other builds/classes."

But thats one skill. Use the other 4 or 5

 

[HoodWinked]

Its premature people are crying about nerfs but aren't taking into account the malignant hearts which are a big power boost.

With the hearts likely will be stronger than before.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

Kinda hard to play 2 games at the same time.

The context was that people would be switching over from a game that’s designed to be played for a long period of time, GaaS. Which Diablo 3 and IV are, essentially. And somehow people would leave for a turn-based RPG. It just doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. And, plenty of people play multiple games at the same time, depending on what mood you’re in, or how much time you have.

 

[_Idea_of_Evil_]

Anyone else start D4 only to go back to playing D2: Resurrected a few hours in?

 

[Moneal]

The context was that people would be switching over from a game that’s designed to be played for a long period of time, GaaS. Which Diablo 3 and IV are, essentially. And somehow people would leave for a turn-based RPG. It just doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. And, plenty of people play multiple games at the same time, depending on what mood you’re in, or how much time you have.

Yes, it does make sense. Its just like how people skip a league or 2 of Path of Exile to either take a break or to play something new, usually something outside the ARPG space. GaaS season or league games require a ton of time especially at the start of the season or league. Its hard to play something else if you want to have a decent league start in PoE.

 

[Sleepwalker]

Game fucking blows.

It kinda does suck not gonna lie.

 

[lughnasadh123]

When don't people throw a fit after a nerf? People don't give a shit about balance until they do.

 

[Atrus]

The lack of focus on quality of life improvements and fixing what’s broken or a hassle is a big issue.

Class ‘balancing’ without the balance is something we’ve seen Blizzard do before but there’s really nothing big in the patch except a setup to incentivize their limited
season 1 additions by powering down the existing meta. So the season additions aren’t a boost so much as trying to return you to the status quo after you put in a lot more work.

All for…. well nothing really. Itemization is shit because there isn’t much to look forward to in terms of drops.

 

[semiconscious]

call me when they patch out level scaling...

 

[DryvBy]

Once I'm done with the platinum trophy, it's uninstall and back to S tier Diablo 2.

 

[cripterion]

Once done with the story game takes a nose dive. Endgame sucks once again , the items are just not good.
Oh and did 3 nightmare dungeons I a row and got 1 legendary each from the end reward.

Feels like the game was 6/10 but post patch they fucked it to 4/10.

 

[Silver Wattle]

Blizzards ineptitude is ultimately what pushed me to not buy D4.
As a developer they are a shadow of their former selves and I wouldn't trust them to balance a ball, let alone a game with multiple classes.

 

[Solidus_T]

Once I'm done with the platinum trophy, it's uninstall and back to S tier Diablo 2.

I never left Diablo 2. It's the best IMO

 

[lh032]

MTX full speed ahead.

 

[bender]

Blizzards ineptitude is ultimately what pushed me to not buy D4.
As a developer they are a shadow of their former selves and I wouldn't trust them to balance a ball, let alone a game with multiple classes.

You made the right decision to skip D4. I had the same sentiment after the beta but my co-op buddy wanted something new to play so I caved. Beyond all else, the game is just boring without a questionable design decision around every corner.

 

[Shodai]

It kinda does suck not gonna lie.

 

[sendit]

lol, I'm glad I finished the story in the launch weeks before these things started.

These changes don't affect story....This is more end game related around viability of builds.

 

[adamsapple]

These changes don't affect story....This is more end game related around viability of builds.

Yes, I meant I had my fill of the game (I completed the story long after hitting lv 50) for reference).

 

[ManaByte]

I'm not playing D4 but wasn't there a concern before launch that respeccing would be cost prohibitive (gold wise) and force simps to the pay shop to get gold to respec?

There’s no gold in the shop.