Diablo 4 Season 14 Finally Adds Solo Self-Found Mode

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After initially revealing that a solo self-found mode was eventually coming to Diablo 4. Today’s PTR patch notes have just revealed that SSF is actually coming to Season 14!

What Will Solo Self-Found Be Like in Diablo 4?

Solo Self Found, aka SSF, is an optional character state that allows you to limit your character’s progression, but only by obtaining gear that you find naturally. You are truly on your own. By selecting Solo Self Found, the following changes occur:

  • SSF characters must be Seasonal only. They can also be either Normal or Hardcore.
  • SSF characters cannot join parties or trade with other players.
  • SSF share their own stash, currency, Paragon, and more only with other SSF characters on their account.
  • Free Trial, Couch Co-Op, and Dark Citadel are unavailable for SSF characters.
  • Selecting SSF for that character is permanent for the duration of the season and cannot be changed. At the end of the season, SSF characters will revert to Eternal characters with the ability to group and trade again as normal.

Those brave enough to adopt this alternative mode will be a part of the exclusive SSF-only Tower Leaderboards to show off their true solo prowess.

Additionally, with the addition of Solo Self Found, the following Filters have been added to Leaderboards:

  • Solo Self Found
  • Hardcore Solo Self Found

What Is the Point of SSF?

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For many players, SSF is a more honest expression of time spent grinding and skill. With trading being a part of many ARPG’s, players often enjoy an SSF mode because those who climb the leader board don’t have any outside help. Without SSF, any player can buy or trade their way to the best gear or get into farming groups, which ultimately makes the grind easier or even skipped in certain cases. Thus, making some members of the community feel as if their place on the leaderboard was bought rather than earned.

So those who indulge in SSF are already playing solo, making it a good way to keep their scores separate. Ensuring a leaderboard for honest solo grinding players. Plus, it’ll play a major role in shaping endgame content like The Tower.