https://www.thegamer.com An action RPG from Blizzard, Diablo 4 follows on from Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls, taking place 30 years later. Lilith has returned, and as a Nephalem, you must prevent further destruction. Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:16:19 GMT en-US hourly 60 There are plenty of secrets to discover as you explore the world of Sanctuary in Diablo 4. From hidden Lilith Altars to secret chests, you're always rewarded for searching the various craters and crevices found throughout the world.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:16:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-faded-plaques-riddle-puzzle-solution-answer-reward/ There are tons of different cosmetic items that you can earn to customize your character's appearance in Diablo 4. Whether you're showing off your outfit to another player or cultivating a specific vibe, there's always a new cosmetic to aim for.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 19:16:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-to-get-ashava-barding-horse-world-boss/ Like the previous game in the series, Diablo 4 requires a constant internet connection, even if you just want to play on your own. Due to this, Blizzard is reminding players that any mods, even ones that are purely cosmetic, are banned from the game altogether, as the studio has a zero-tolerance policy on third-party software.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 14:24:48 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-will-perma-ban-players-using-any-mods/ Diablo 4's Season of the Malignant has introduced powerful hearts for players to chase. Acting similarly to gems, Malignant Hearts may be socketed in jewelry items to greatly boost the effectiveness of your character. These hearts are comparable to Legendary Aspects or even Uniques, offering powerful boons or build-enabling effects to your character.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-best-malignant-hearts-ranked/ Diablo 4 has a surprisingly strong hold on me, considering it’s my first Diablo game and I’ve never really been into the ARPG genre at all. I was pushed to finally wrap up the campaign by the fast approach of Diablo’s first season, so I could dive head-first into the Season of the Malignant. Speaking to the developers about the season only made me more interested in jumping in, but since I did, I’ve been finding myself getting more and more annoyed. Everywhere, people are asking me for help, and I’m going out of my way to offer assistance. I consider myself a relatively helpful person, and it doesn’t really bother me to do these side quests, except for the fact that I’ve done a ton of them once before already.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:30:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/side-quest-progress-doesnt-transfer-in-diablo-4-season-of-the-malignant/ There are five different classes in Diablo 4, each with their own key features that set them apart from one another. Once you reach level 15 with your chosen class, you'll begin to unlock these special class features, which can significantly alter the way you build your character.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:01:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-spirits-of-the-lost-grove-quest-walkthrough-druid/ I recently roped a friend into playing Diablo 4 with me, but he made the ill-advised decision of sprinting through the campaign so he could get to Season One by the time it started two days later. Because he was short on time, he asked me for pro tips to make his rushed journey a little easier. After listing off a couple of the basics, I added, “Don’t sell junk equipment, it makes more sense to salvage it.”

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:30:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-equipment-vendors-completely-pointless/ The first season of Diablo 4 is centered around the mysterious Malignant Corruption, which causes enemies to be fused with a new form of Lilith's corruption to gain untold power. By defeating these monsters and caging their hearts, you can gain a portion of this power for yourself.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 23:01:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-to-get-craft-wrathful-invoker-malignant-season/ A good story needs a memorable hero, but as they say, a hero is only as good as its villain. There are dozens of memorable villains in games that have transcended their particular medium. Many of these dastardly antagonists are women, and it is high time to give these villainesses the spotlight they deserve.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 22:15:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/gaming-best-iconic-female-villains/ The Sorcerer is one of Diablo 4's most versatile classes to make builds for. They have great defensive skills, solid core skills, and powerful ultimate abilities with great uptime when you reach the endgame. While leveling the Sorcerer can be tricky, their build diversity in higher World Tiers is surprisingly varied.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:31:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-sorcerer-ball-lightning-build-guide/ The Sorcerer is a fantastic class for newcomers and Diablo 4 veterans alike. Their skills are easy to understand, deal great damage, and offer some form of utility that makes Sorcerers fantastic in a group. Arguably the most overlooked build archetype for Sorcerer is ice, focusing on freezing targets and generating massive Barriers to stay alive.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:01:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-sorcerer-ice-shards-build-guide/ Diablo 4's seasons has multiple progression systems unique to the Seasonal Realm. From the Battle Pass to Season Journey, there's no shortage of reward systems to interact with. One of these systems is Season Blessings, quality-of-life buffs that range from XP bonuses to seasonal drop buffs.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:31:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-season-blessings-smoldering-ash-explained/ Diablo 4's Unique items are some of the rarest pieces of equipment in the game, but provide equally as powerful effects. While not every Unique will work in every build, the ones that do synergize together grant tons of additional power and interesting effects to play around with.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:01:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-to-get-the-harlequin-crest-shako-uber-unique/ Legendary Aspects provide build-defining effects that are essential for all classes in Diablo 4. In particular, the Druid has a wide range of builds available, each with its own Legendary Aspect requirements to get fully functional.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:00:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-to-get-dire-wolfs-legendary-aspect-druid/ Uniques are rare pieces of equipment with special effects in Diablo 4. Unlike Legendary items that you can extract and infuse the powers of onto different items, the effects on Unique equipment can't be transferred, making them truly unique.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:45:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-to-get-frostburn-unique-gloves/ Unique items can provide powerful effects to supplement a number of builds in Diablo 4. Whether they're essential for your chosen build or grant a nice additional bonus, Unique items are worth searching out after the leveling process slows down and you start to move into the endgame.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:15:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-to-get-the-penitent-greaves-unique-booots/ It's safe to say that the launch of Diablo 4's Season of the Malignant has been a bit of a disaster. A pre-season patch that nerfed pretty much every class and completely butchered Sorcerers caused widespread outrage amongst the community, becoming so bad that Blizzard had to address the issues in a developer livestream that took place last week. Fixes have been promised and the anger had been quelled slightly, but Diablo 4 players have already found something else to direct their ire towards - the game's Battle Pass.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:00:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-first-battle-pass-not-enough-platinum-to-buy-anything/ Those who frequent social media are bound to feel FOMO at some point. If everyone is raving about the newest game, you’ll be inclined to pick it up so you can be a part of the conversation. But another new game just came out last week, and there’s another coming a week from now. All three will leave you on the sidelines if you don’t scramble to play them, but games are growing bigger with each new release—two of the ones I just mentioned are 60-hour RPGs. It’s a horrible cycle that ends only one way—burnout. You’re gonna turn a hobby into a chore and lose all love for it.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 17:30:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/playing-every-new-game-will-only-burn-you-out/ Although early game builds in Diablo 4 don't rely as much on legendary aspects, given that you don't come across them that often, World Tier Three and up almost demand them so you can become a mean killing machine. You really should build yourself towards some of the best Legendary Aspects in the game and work with the items you're getting.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 15:30:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-best-druid-builds-skills-list/ Diablo 4's Battle Pass system allows players to earn new cosmetic goods, quality-of-life upgrades, and other vanity goods just by playing the active season. Those looking to acquire a suite of cosmetics goodies or a reason to play can't go wrong with the seasonal Battle Pass and its Season Journey progression system.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 13:30:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-battle-pass-rewards-favor-guide/ Diablo 4's latest patch has gone down like a lead balloon, nerfing pretty much all classes and making the endgame more of a chore in the process. However, not all of the patch was dedicated to nerfs, as Blizzard has introduced a number of new Uniques to Diablo 4 for players to find during the Season of the Malignant. There's one Unique for each class, along with a neutral one for everyone, but just like with the patch itself, Sorcerers have been dealt a bad hand.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 13:01:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-the-oculus-unique-sorcerers-making-players-nauseous/ Diablo 4 hasn't had a great week, as the game's latest patch caused widespread fury amongst the game's community. In an effort the quell the anger, Blizzard held a Campfire Chat earlier today to address the issues and explain why certain decisions were made regarding unpopular nerfs and changes.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 20:48:48 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-changes-patch-nerf-backlash/ Resource management is a large part of any class in Diablo 4, but even more so for Sorcerers. With no resource gain on their Basic Skills, Sorcerers will need to be mindful of how they spend and gain Mana to make the most of each spell.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 19:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-to-get-legendary-aspect-of-concentration-sorcerer/ As a glass cannon class, the Sorcerer in Diablo 4 places damage above all else. This means that Sorcerers rely even more on their defensive tools where they can get them to survive in higher-level content like Nightmare Dungeons.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:01:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-to-get-legendary-aspect-of-binding-embers-sorcerer/ Leveling your character in Diablo 4 is a fairly slow process. While leveling through the campaign can seem quite fast, the leveling process slows to a crawl once you hit level 50. Getting to level 70 and beyond can be a serious struggle for those with limited playtime.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 13:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-fastest-xp-farming-strategies/ Season of the Malignant has brought with it Diablo 4's first Battle Pass. As with most other live-service games, players can progress their Battle Pass reward track by completing a series of challenges tailored for the current season.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 03:16:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-season-of-the-malignant-battle-pass-challenges-guide/ Diablo 4's Season of the Malignant has a new type of gem for players to chase. Malignant Hearts are powerful items dropped from Malignant Elites that, when socketed into jewelry, can offer build-enabling effects to your character. From damage modifiers to skill augments, these hearts are a major source of player power this season.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 01:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-every-malignant-heart-explained/ Diablo 4's Season of the Malignant augments the dungeons of Sanctuary with Malignant monsters, tougher variants of Elite enemies with a new reward type called Malignant Hearts. Socket these into your jewelry to gain powerful modifiers, roughly the strength of a Legendary affix or lower-tier Unique item.

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 23:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-burning-from-within-malignant-quest-walkthrough/ Uniques are very rare but equally as powerful pieces of equipment in Diablo 4. Some Uniques can elevate builds to new levels, while others provide consistent and fun new effects to play around with. As if normal Uniques weren't rare enough, there are also seven Uber Uniques that can be found with extremely low drop rates.

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 22:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-to-get-the-grandfather-uber-unique-sword/ Legendary items in Diablo 4 are essential for putting together your build. Legendary Aspects unlocked on your Codex of Power can be slotted into pieces of Rare equipment, allowing you to adapt your build and gear as you progress. Unique items are even rarer than Legendaries, and provide even more powerful effects that can't be transfered to other items.

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:01:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-to-get-fists-of-fate-unique-gloves/ Diablo 4's latest patch has caused a bit of an uproar amongst the diehard faithfuls out there, and that's putting it pretty mildly. Not only have they promised to delete the game in protest of recent nerfs to Sorcerers and other classes, but they've also been review bombing Diablo 4's Metacritic page on mass, with hundreds of negative reviews tanking the game's already iffy user rating to a dismal 2.5. It's a very unpopular patch is what I'm trying to say.

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:08:38 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-rolling-back-changes-latest-patch/ As you play Diablo 4 and enjoy the game, you may discover that the season will start soon. Knowing what these seasons involve and how they impact your characters matters, so you'll want to learn about them. Doing so can help you plan around the seasons and know what you can expect from them.

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-seasons-explained-realms-characters-battle-pass/ Diablo 4 is a game about gaining a numerical edge over your foes in every way that you can. Small upgrades on existing gear, minor stat boosts from Altars of Lilith, and even nodes on the Paragon board all go towards this singular purpose: turning your humble wanderer, by degrees, into the most efficient killing machine known to man, or demon, kind.

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-best-elixirs-inventory-carry/ Once you've unlocked World Tier Three in Diablo 4, you gain access to some much more challenging content that will greatly reward you if you're able to make it through in one piece. Helltide is one of these more challenging events, spawning a little over every two hours and lasting for about one hour.

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:10:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-play-helltide-events-solo/ It's going from bad to worse for Blizzard, as the latest patch for Diablo 4 continues to irk hardcore fans. Earlier this week, Blizzard released the first patch for Diablo 4 right before the start of the game's Season of the Malignant, one which heavily nerfed every single class the game currently has to offer and has made Sorcerers pretty much unviable for the end game, despite it already being the weakest class.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:20:59 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-review-bombed-again-season-1-patch/ Diablo 4’s highly-anticipated first season begins on July 20, bringing new mechanics, Malignant Dungeons, and aspects to experiment with. While the player base has been working out optimal grind routes for the new season and wrapping up the campaign in order to access seasonal content immediately, there’s still much we don’t know about how the seasonal mechanics will work. We spoke to Diablo 4’s associate game director Joseph Piepiora, dungeon designer Michelle Piña, and quest designer Madeleine James about what we can expect from Season of The Malignant.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/blizzard-devs-interview-new-dungeons-malignant-tunnels-hearts-diablo-4-first-season-one-malignant/ I've written a few times about playing Diablo 4 as a single-player narrative game, and I know that's not the 'right' way to play it, but it’s the way that works for me. Some quests are repetitive, some dungeons don't make that much sense if you're not the right class, and it's odd that several Acts are happening all at once. But still, I like it. I was never planning on sticking around season after season, but there's enough content in just one playthrough to sustain me. However, recent changes to the game have only served to remind me that there is a right way to play, and a wrong way to play - and I'm playing the wrong way.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-new-patch-update-sorcerer-nerf-complaints-season-1/ Finally, the moment Diablo 4 players have been waiting for is upon us. The time has come for new content, class changes, and whatever else is on the horizon. Season 1: Season of the Malignant launches on July 20, 2023, and with it comes familiarity for veterans of the franchise but jarring changes for new players.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-best-things-to-do-season-1-release/ Legendary Aspects provide build-defining abilities in Diablo 4. Offensive Aspects can enhance your core damaging abilities to make your build even stronger, allowing you to progress into more difficult content like World Bosses and Nightmare Dungeons.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:01:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-to-get-bursting-venoms-legendary-aspect-rogue/ In Diablo 4, you'll need an equal balance of offense and defense to survive the higher Tiers of Nightmare Dungeons. While building around a core damage-dealing ability is generally a good idea, you'll also want to toss in a few abilities and skills to reduce the amount of damage you take.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-to-get-aspect-of-disobedience-legendary-aspect/ With the imminent start of Diablo 4's Season of the Malignant, Blizzard has released a pre-season update to make sure everything's in ship shape before the game boots up into high gear. Unfortunately for Blizzard, the reception to the game's first major patch is pretty negative, and that's being kind. Instead of getting everyone excited, the patch has managed to irritate pretty much every Diablo 4 player out there, especially Sorcerers who appear to have been hit the hardest despite being arguably the weakest class in the game.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 23:25:57 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4s-latest-patch-nerf-sorcerers/ Diablo 4 is the latest in the long-running Diablo series from Blizzard. This Action RPG has seasonal content that keeps the game refreshed, with Season 1 starting in July 2023.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-complete-guide/ One of the major end-game systems in Diablo 4 is the leveling of your Glyphs via Nightmare Dungeons. These powerful, gem-esque consumables can be socketed into certain Glyph slots in your Paragon Board. Unlocking powerful benefits, these Glyphs increase in both their effectiveness and Paragon Board radius as they level, making them a high-priority target for maximising your character's power.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:30:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-glyph-leveling-best-dungeon/ As you progress through Diablo 4 and eventually settle on a build, you'll want to seek out specific Legendary Aspects that provide the useful effects you need. Ranging from upgrading your essential abilities to buffing up your defenses, Legendary Aspects are an important part of building your character.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-to-get-blurred-beast-legendary-aspect-druid/ In Diablo 4, there are some items that are so rare, most players will never see one in their entire playthrough. These items, dubbed Uber Uniques by the community, have some of the strongest effects, but come at the cost of being incredibly hard to obtain.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-to-get-melted-heart-of-selig-unique/ In Diablo 4, Legendary equipment eventually becomes relatively easy to come by. At higher levels, you'll probably be dropping at least one Legendary per Nightmare Dungeon, if not more. However, Unique equipment sits at a tier above Legendaries, with powerful effects that can't be transferred to other equipment like Legendary Aspects can.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-to-get-doombringer-uber-unique/ If you're going into a Diablo game expecting to have unique and constantly new content thrown at you throughout your entire experience, you're going to be pretty disappointed. Diablo is a series all about the grind, running dungeons over and over until you acquire the best gear your patience allows. Most players go in expecting a bit of repetitivity, which makes complaints surrounding dungeon bosses all the more surprising.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:02:31 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-fans-fed-up-repetitive-dungeon-bosses/ Diablo 4 players are an intense bunch, which should probably be expected considering its a series all about devils and grinding for rare loot. When it comes to the grind, there's absolutely no messing about, which has proven the case ahead of the game's highly anticipated first season launch next week, as some players have already created maps with optimal grinding routes to ensure they earn Renown as quickly as physcially possible.

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-players-figured-out-optimal-grind-routes-season-1/ There are tons of secrets and special events to discover as you explore the world of Sanctuary in Diablo 4. Something that you may across during your travels are extremely rare Elite enemies. These unique Elites drop special equipment that always rolls the same stats, which can be great for certain builds.

]]> Sat, 15 Jul 2023 14:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-extremely-rare-unique-elite-monster-locations-map/ Conquering ancient ruins, driving out groups of cultists, and destroying hives of demons are just a few of the things you'll be doing in Diablo 4. Most of these adventures take place in Dungeons, small instanced areas that require you to complete a few objectives to unlock special rewards.

]]> Sat, 15 Jul 2023 13:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-halls-of-the-damned-dungeon-walkthrough-guide/ Mounts are a core mechanic in Diablo 4 and there are many options available to you when it comes to customising your noble steed. Most of these are purchased through the in-game microtransaction store, but some are freely accessible without any additional cost.

]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-ghastly-reins-spectral-charger-mount-guide/ Dungeons are one of the main forms of content you'll be completing in Diablo 4. Normal Dungeons reward Legendary Aspects upon completion that you can unlock in your Codex of Power, while powered-up Nightmare Dungeons offer an increased challenge for even better rewards, including Glyphs.

]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-cultist-refuge-dungeon-walkthrough-guide/ As you complete dungeons in Diablo 4, you'll unlock Legendary Aspects for your Codex of Power, allowing you to store and use these powerful abilities later on. Legendary Aspects allow you to craft the perfect item with the best stats for your character.

]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:01:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-to-get-flesh-rending-legendary-aspect-necromancer/ Diablo 4's Sorcerer uses powerful elemental magic to ignite, freeze, or electrocute hordes of enemies. When paired with Legendary Aspects that improve these abilities, the Sorcerer is one of the most unique classes in Diablo 4, with tons of different builds to try out.

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-sorcerer-legendary-aspect-codex-locations-map-guide/ One of Diablo 4's easiest classes to level is the Necromancer. With multiple viable builds and a strong well-rounded toolkit, the Necromancer is a great choice for both new players and those wanting to push high-end content. The Bone Spear build is simple to learn and shines against all types of enemies, seeing you safely into Tier Three and beyond.

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-necromancer-leveling-tips-strategy-grinding-guide/ Building upon the rich legacy of the Diablo series, the dark and intriguing world of Diablo 4 welcomes the return of necromancy, offering a fresh and captivating take on the macabre arts. As a Necromancer, you are bestowed with the extraordinary ability to command the powers of death itself, harnessing the dark forces that lie within the realms of Sanctuary.

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-necromancer-play-tips/ Diablo 4 is best played with a keyboard and mouse, as the old hack-n-slash genre requires a lot of button inputs. Keyboards have more buttons than a controller, allowing you to go into a haze as you mash every input. Despite the fact that such a genre was made for the keyboard, the game is actually for all types of players.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-button-layout-settings-change/ A core mechanic of Diablo 4 is the use of Healing Potions. They are integral to staying alive and will be critical to your survivability until you have achieved a fully completed build. You begin the game with only four charges, but it is possible to increase both the capacity and power of these pots, allowing you to stay in the fight against the forces of Hell.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-how-to-more-healing-potions/ In Diablo 4, unlocking Legendary Aspects in your Codex of Power allows you to increase the diversity of your builds. Legendary Aspects provide build-defining effects that change certain abilities and make your chosen class stronger.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-necromancer-legendary-asepect-codex-locations-map-guide/ Diablo 4 regularly tries to present a challenge to players throughout the majority of the campaign. However, once you get to the higher levels you might start to think things are getting too easy. So, there's a simple solution: you challenge the Capstone Dungeon and move up a World Tier.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:30:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-hardest-dungeons-ranked-list/ The Codex of Power in Diablo 4 allows you to unlock and store Legendary Aspects that provide unique, powerful buffs to your build. By spending a few materials, you can turn Rare items into Legendary-quality gear with these build-enabling effects. For the Rogue, there are a number of great Legendary Aspects that elevate the class's strengths and iron out its weaknesses.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-rogue-legendary-aspect-codex-locations-map-guide/ In the world of Diablo 4, Barbarians reign supreme as masters of brute strength and devastating melee combat. These fierce warriors of untamed power may have it rough in the early game, but they become an unparalleled powerhouse once their build starts coming together. The Barbarian's mastery over multiple weapons gives them many build paths they can pursue, especially when they can manually assign what weapon to use for each skill.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-barbarians-best-uniques-list/ Diablo 4 has you dishing out some pretty ridiculous damage in the late game, as you take on more and more challenges to become as powerful as you can possibly be. I consider it a win if I deal over a million damage to one of my enemies, but that's nothing compared to a bunch of Diablo 4 streamers that are managing to dish out billions of damage with relative ease.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 02:06:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-druid-2-billion-damage-one-hit/ As far as Action-RPGs go, the Diablo franchise is one of the most well-known and loved. When Diablo 3 was released in 2012, it was a bit of a mess, to say the least. Finding the best loot was next to impossible, a real money auction house turned the game into a business, and endgame content was lacking. However, by the end of the third installment's lifecycle, it was in an excellent place and spanned more than 20 seasons.

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-things-improved-from-diablo-3/ In the dark and treacherous world of Diablo 4, your overall build plays a crucial part while facing the sturdy monsters and terrifying creatures. Along with abilities and different powers, the Aspects of Diablo also play a vital role in deciding the performance of your class.

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:30:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-best-aspects-for-mobility/ The Dry Steppes is the western region of the Estuar continent of Sanctuary in Diablo 4. As its name suggests, this region is home to dry deserts and rocky cliffs, and is where you will begin the third act of Diablo 4's main campaign.

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-all-dry-steppes-waypoint-locations-map/ In Diablo 4, you have a high degree of freedom in how you build your character. There are tons of different builds to try out, each with its own Legendary Aspects and rare pieces of equipment. As you settle into a build, you'll want to start investing more heavily into each individual piece, like by adding sockets to your gear or Enchanting it.

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:31:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-farm-get-scattered-prism-guide/ Diablo 4 isn't heading to Xbox Game Pass anytime soon, says Blizzard. This comes after a Brazillian advert circulated online, saying that the latest Diablo title was "available now" on Game Pass. This led many to assume that some kind of promotion would be announced soon, possibly even before the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard acquisition goes ahead.

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:24:54 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-game-pass-rumour-not-happening/ As you complete dungeons in Diablo 4, you'll unlock Legendary Aspects that can be used to upgrade your equipment with new powers. These Aspects provide the basis of your build as you progress through the game, but will take some investment of materials and gold.

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-farm-get-abstruse-sigil-jewelry-guide/ I’ll level with you, I haven’t finished Diablo 4’s campaign yet. I’m well into Act 5, but I created a new character to play couch co-op with my partner and got extremely sidetracked from the main storyline. What’s worse is that, because I played through the prologue with him, my own character hasn’t been progressing the story as we go. I realised too late I had to do the prologue separately, and now I’m too far gone to be bothered going back and catching up with my second character. It’s an annoying feature of Diablo 4 that I hadn’t realised would stop me from making progress. Combine that with the fact that I respecced my main character, an ice shard sorceress, at level 45 only to realise I hated the new arc lash build, and I’m struggling to find a reason to finish the campaign.

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:32:23 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-convinced-me-give-first-season-malignance-a-shot/ Diablo 4 features multiple open-world events that you can either tackle alone or alongside other players. Gathering Legions are scenarios that can be repeatedly farmed for decent amounts of experience and items. Respawning on a relatively short timer, they offer a nice break from Questing or Nightmare Dungeons and are efficient pieces of content to complete at all stages of the game.

]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2023 15:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-legion-events-explained-guide/ Diablo 4's Season of the Malignant is fast approaching, and so are the 32 new Malignant Hearts. Set to release on July 20, players will get to fight Malignant monsters to get their hands on powerful new items, Battle Pass rewards, and more. As with many live service games, seasons are the beating heart of Diablo 4 and a great time to jump in.

]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 19:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-season-of-the-malignant-prepare-tips/ After entering World Tier 3 in Diablo 4, you'll be able to take part in a variety of endgame activities. Of course, the higher you progress, the more difficult this content will get, leading to the need to upgrade your gear and increase your power.

]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 17:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-farm-gather-fiend-rose-guide/ Cleaving down hordes of demons in Diablo 4 is always a grand time. What's not fun is being on the receiving end of a chain stun leading to your untimely end. It's difficult to keep track of all the special mobs and dangerous puddles when there are too many elements on the screen. When you're not in the mood to kite and dodge, skills with high burst damage can end your problems before it even begins.

]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 16:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-best-high-burst-damage-skills/ Diablo 4's community has just had a pretty chaotic 24 hours, as Blizzard made a bit of a whoopsie with the game's latest patch. Earlier today, players noticed that the drop rate of the game's Uber Unique gear from Helltide Chests had been significantly increased, gear that was previously so rare that player's have been having constant arguments as to whether even bother farming for it. Instead of dropping once every blue moon, the Harlequin Crest (which fans affectionately refer to as the Shako) was dropping with alarming consistency.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 23:09:35 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-uber-unique-drop-bug-players-accuse-blizzard-hotfixing-fun/ Elixers are powerful consumable items in Diablo 4 that can give you a wide range of useful effects, like extra damage against certain types of enemies or more damage reduction. However, crafting a lot of Elixers can see you quickly running out of your herb supply.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-farm-gather-angelbreath-herb-guide/ Diablo 4 is a dark and treacherous world where you not only have to face sturdy monsters and demonic creatures but also the formidable challenges of PvP combat. You can find monsters here that grant considerable loot, but you’re not the only one who wants to get the rewards. There are other players hunting for the same purpose and are willing to kill anyone to get all the substantial rewards.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-pvp-tips-strategies/ In Diablo 4, you'll be using tons of materials in the endgame to upgrade and refine your gear. Upgrading your gear and enchanting it with different affixes will make you much stronger. However, upgrading your gear will come at a cost, mainly through high material and gold costs.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-farm-iron-chunks-ore-guide/ Elixers are powerful tools in Diablo 4 that can provide beneficial effects like increasing your damage output or defensive stats. They are especially useful in difficult endgame content like Nightmare Dungeons, so it's a good idea to always keep a few Elixers around. To do that, you'll want to stay stocked up on the herbs used to craft them.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:31:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-farm-gather-gallowvine-herb-guide/ If you want to make magic cooler, just add blood to it. There's a very simple science to it. Blood is a hot liquid that spurts from our bodies and pumps faster when we're excited - it's inherently an erotic substance. Whether you're slicing open your palm and licking up the blood's magical essence, or exsanguinating your enemies through magical osmosis, their bodies twitching powerlessly as you drain them of every drop, blood magic is very cool, very evil, and very sexy. It's perfect for Diablo, and wherever you wander throughout Sanctuary, you will find symbols daubed in blood and bodies in various states of bloodless desiccation. With the central villain Lilith very cool, very evil, and very sexy, that makes a lot of sense. Now Diablo Immortal has a blood-based class, Blood Knight, and I want it in Diablo 4 immediately.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-immortal-blood-knight-vampire-added-diablo-4/ Since its inception in 1997, there has been no shortage of villains within the world of Diablo, from the titular Lord of Terror to the most recent threat, Lilith, the daughter of Hatred and mother of the Nephalem. Diablo has been lauded for its intricate storytelling, violent hack-and-slash/dungeon-crawling gameplay, and dark tone inspired by various forms of theology.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-characters-that-should-be-the-next-antagonist-villain/ You have two options when it comes to disposing of your unwanted gear in Diablo 4. Selling or Salvaging both come with their pros and cons and they can both be the best option depending on your current situation. With most of your character's power coming from maximising your gear's potential, it pays to plan ahead, as there are valuable currencies to be obtained from your discarded items.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-when-salvage-sell-gear-rarity/ The Barbarian is Diablo 4's resident melee weapon expert, utilizing seven different weapon types to slash and bash through hordes of enemies. When paired with powerful, build-changing Legendary Aspects, the Barbarian is nearly unstoppable.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:01:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-barbarian-legendary-aspect-codex-locations-map-guide/ Nightmare Dungeons are an endgame activity in Diablo 4, and one that you will be doing often as you progress your character. Nightmare Dungeons are powered-up versions of normal Dungeons that have randomized affixes, making each run of the dungeon slightly different.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-nightmare-sigils-crafting-guide/ In Diablo 4, you'll rely on materials, gold, gems, and gear to progress your character. Managing your inventory and items is a large part of the gameplay loop of Diablo, so expect to be doing it a lot throughout your journey in Sanctuary.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-highlight-interactables-gear-items-settings/ This is the Twisting Blades Rogue leveling build for a fast level 1-50 clear time in Diablo 4. This build focuses on the Twisting Blades skill, but also makes use of Shadow Step and Dash to clear entire rooms and dungeons with ease. It's fast, has great AoE potential, and will literally make you feel faster as you play.

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 21:15:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-rogue-leveling-build-guide/ This Pulverize Druid build is one of the most popular Druid leveling builds in Diablo 4 right now. While Druid can feel a bit slow to start, once you get up and running with Pulverize and Aspect Of The Ursine Horror to transform the skill into an AoE powerhouse, this build blasts through most content and can easily deal with content with levels much higher than your own.

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-druid-leveling-build/ Diablo 4 is the newest installment in the massive Diablo franchise. Diablo 4 is an action RPG that has you take control of one of five classes to battle the forces of evil in Sanctuary, a land plagued by the Eternal Conflict between Angels and Demons.

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:31:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-worth-it/ Demons and sympathizers that worship Lilith have taken over many of the settlements and Strongholds of Sanctuary in Diablo 4. There are three Strongholds in the Fractured Peaks area, but only Nostrava provides a new Waypoint for the region.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-nostrava-stronghold-negala-how-to-beat-guide/ Diablo 4 is full of surprising locations, from blasts from the past to mysterious and isolated Strongholds. Some might be hidden in plain sight but can be easily overlooked. If you're adventuring, wandering, or trying to get rewards, you won't want to miss out on the locations we've picked out.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-secret-hidden-areas-easter-eggs/ Many of Diablo 4's side quests involve aiding the local inhabitants of Sanctuary. Hawezar is a particularly troubled zone, rife with plague and foul, snake-like entities. The Heretic quests will demonstrate just how scared the populace is and how far they are willing to go to protect their homes. It also involves discovering some particularly elusive flowers and is an easy quest line to struggle on.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-the-heretic-quest-walkthrough/ Throughout your Diablo 4 adventure, you'll come across colorful jewels known as gems. The seven types are Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Amethyst, Topaz, Diamond, and Skull. Each of these gems can be equipped on weapons, jewelry, and armor, can boost your character's stats, and grant other useful effects.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-best-gems-classes/ Fighting the bosses of Diablo 4 is one of the most memorable and fun aspects of the game, and they don't always need to be a being with lofty plans of evil and deception. Brol, the Tyrant King, embodies the expression 'mess' around and find out. He has no grandiose plans to rule Sanctuary or become a god. He wants to watch the chaos unfold.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 21:31:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-brol-the-tyrant-king-defeat-guide/ Diablo 4 has many monstrous creatures to kill, but Sarat, the spider queen dungeon boss, truly is an eight-legged freak. Spider enemies are a staple of any RPG, but in Diablo 4, you'll easily kill hundreds of spiders at a time. However, Sarat is one that is not so easily squashed.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 21:01:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-sarat-boss-fight-how-to-defeat-guide/ Not all dungeons were created equal in Diablo 4. Some instances have differences in layout, enemy type, or enemy density that make them more conducive for loot and experience farming. The Ruins of Eridu is one such location and one of the best dungeons to farm if you're looking for efficient grinding.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-ruins-of-eridu-dungeon-walkthrough-guide/ Diablo 4 might be a bleak and depressing game at times, but that doesn't mean its players aren't up for a little giggle every now and again. That was made very clear when a bunch of them got together to try and find a secret cow level that probably doesn't even exist. Whenever an opportunity for shenanigans strikes, you can bet there are a bunch of players out there that will try and make the most of it, as shown by what appears to be a new exploit making the rounds that allows you to create your very own tiny horse army.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 13:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-glitch-mini-horse-armies/ Diablo 4's open world has tons of different objectives to explore, from side quests to hidden Statues of Lilith. Waypoints are scattered throughout the map to help you get around faster, while Strongholds act as mini open world dungeons that present difficult challenges.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-all-stronghold-locations-map/ In Diablo 4, rarity is relative. Early on in your adventure, the sight of a legendary item dropping will make your day, and that item will likely go on to occupy one of your gear slots for the foreseeable future. Later on though, you’ll see legendary items after every few kills, their once-sparkling edge dulled by familiarity.

]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 22:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-rarest-uniques/ Gold might seem like it's found in abundance in Diablo 4, but the truth is that you can never have enough. Everything costs so much money, especially the higher tier gem upgrades, armor upgrades, and visiting the Occultist. Even making potions will cost you a lot down the line, and you're going to wish you never spent money on the town vendors.

]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 21:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-things-you-shouldnt-spend-gold-on-dont-buy/ The Diablo 4 Necromancer class gives the undead a taste of their own medicine. Using essence, Necromancers can conjure undead to fight for them and even conjure sharp bone spears to cut down their enemies. But if you really want to strike fear into your enemies, you'll want to unlock the ability to summon Golems.

]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 20:31:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/diablo-4-summon-golem-necromancer-call-of-the-underworld-quest-guide/