Acolyte of Chayula

Barbarian

Druid

Necromancer

Rogue

Sorcerer

Spiritborn


<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4&#8217;s endgame is expanding</a> with the introduction of the Tower and the return of Leaderboards! Blizzard is adding a new timed challenge designed to test even the strongest players, and it is finally bringing some competition back to the game. </p>



<p>Both features will <strong>start in Beta</strong> during the Season 11 PTR and the live season launch, with plans to expand and refine them in the future.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Is the Tower?</h2>



<p>Think of the Tower as the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/the-pit-of-the-artificers-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">counterpart to the Pit</a>. The Tower is a multi-stage timed dungeon that challenges you to clear multiple randomized floors within 10 minutes. Each floor features:</p>



<ul>
<li>Randomized layouts and monster families</li>



<li>Progress earned by killing enemies and collecting Orbs</li>



<li>Four guaranteed Pylons per run that grant temporary buffs</li>



<li>A Tower boss that appears when you have made enough progress</li>
</ul>



<p>Defeat the boss before the timer runs out to complete your run and record your run on the new Leaderboards. </p>



<p>The mode can be unlocked through the Obelisk in Cerrigar, and you can run it at any difficulty you have already unlocked for the Pit.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Leaderboards Return </h2>



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<p>With the new Tower, Diablo 4 is also bringing back Leaderboards. This was a long-requested feature that lets players compete for the fastest clears and highest tiers.</p>



<p>At launch, Leaderboards will be in Beta, running from <strong>October 21 to October 28</strong> during the PTR. The system will track your Tower runs across several categories, including:</p>



<ul>
<li>Solo <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/barbarian/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barbarian</a></li>



<li>Solo <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/necromancer/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Necromancer</a></li>



<li>Solo <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/sorcerer/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sorcerer</a></li>



<li>Solo <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/rogue/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rogue</a></li>



<li>Solo <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/druid/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Druid</a></li>



<li>Solo <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/spiritborn/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spiritborn</a></li>



<li>Party of 2, 3, or 4</li>
</ul>



<p>You will be able to view your placement, including Rank, Time, Tier Completed, and Date, directly at the Artificer&#8217;s Obelisk in Cerrigar or through the Collections menu. </p>



<p>Leaderboards can also be filtered by:</p>



<ul>
<li>Hardcore / Normal</li>



<li>Platform (All / PC only)</li>



<li>Friends</li>



<li>Clan</li>
</ul>



<p>For now, there are no direct rewards for top ranks, but Blizzard has confirmed more updates will come after Season 11&#8217;s launch. Eventually, they might add specific rewards depending on your rank.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Are Leaderboards So Important</h2>



<p>The Tower and Leaderboards are a big step towards more replayable, competitive endgame content, and that is something Diablo 4 was missing.</p>



<p>With the mode built around the new monster combat updates, it is a perfect testing ground for build efficiency, coordination, and survival under pressure. And with Leaderboards making their return, players finally have a way to prove who truly dominates Sanctuary.</p>


Is Diablo 4’s New Tower Leaderboard Just a Ranked Pit?

All Class Updates in Diablo 4 Season 11 PTR Patch Notes


<p>Players have just gotten their first look at the upcoming Diablo 4 Season 11, and with every season comes a fresh wave of new items and balance changes. This season will be introducing a handful of new Uniques for every class, along with the usual round of skill and item changes.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Diablo 4 Season 11 Unique Items</h2>



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<p>Along with the new <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/all-divine-gifts-corrupted-essences-in-diablo-4-season-11" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Divine Gifts</a> and changes to <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/why-diablo-4s-tempering-masterworking-rework-is-game-changer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tempering &amp; Masterworking Rework</a>, players can expect to get their hands on some new Unique Items once the PTR rolls around on <strong>October 21st,</strong> going until <strong>October 28th</strong>. Please note that these items are subject to change and not all numbers or stats are final. Here is a list of what&#8217;s coming:</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Spiritborn</strong></h3>



<p>Path of the Emissary: Unique Boots</p>



<p>Affixes</p>



<ul>
<li>+30% Movement Speed (Inherent)</li>



<li>+16-25% Movement speed</li>



<li>+155-200% Core Skill damage</li>



<li>+1-2 Core Skill ranks</li>



<li>+26.5-40% Impairment Reduction</li>
</ul>



<p>Power</p>



<ul>
<li>Every 12-4 meters you move, invoke a Core Skill from your primary Spirit Hall.</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Barbarian</strong></h3>



<p>Chainscourged Mail (Unique Pants)</p>



<p>Affixes</p>



<ul>
<li>+51-65 All Stats</li>



<li>+424-457 Maximum Life</li>



<li>8.1-8.8% Cooldown Reduction</li>



<li>+2-3 to Brawling Skills</li>
</ul>



<p>Unique Power</p>



<ul>
<li>Casting a damaging Brawling Skill disables it afterwards. When all of these Skills that are on your Action Bar are disabled, they become re-enabled with their Cooldowns refreshed. Your Brawling Skills deal 50-100%[x] increased damage for each disabled Skill.</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Druid</strong></h3>



<p>Khamsin Steppewalkers (Unique Boots)</p>



<p>Affixes</p>



<ul>
<li>Inherent: Attacks Reduce Evade&#8217;s Cooldown by 0.5 Seconds</li>



<li>+16.5-25.0% Movement Speed</li>



<li>+41.5-55.0% Crowd Control Duration</li>



<li>16-25% Nature Magic Cooldown Reduction</li>



<li>+2-3 to Bad Omen</li>
</ul>



<p>Unique Power</p>



<ul>
<li>Damaging 200-100 Enemies with Storm Skills grants a charge. Casting any Defensive Skill will grant Max Movement Speed and Unhindered for 1 second for each charge used. While Charged, enemies you run into are Immobilized for 1 second.</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Necromancer</strong></h3>



<p>Gravebloom (Unique One-Handed Mace)</p>



<p>Affixes</p>



<ul>
<li>Inherent Affix: 10% Attack Speed</li>



<li>+80-94 Intelligence</li>



<li>+521-561 Maximum Life</li>



<li>+36.5-50% Chance for Golem to Hit Twice</li>



<li>+1-2 Golem Mastery</li>
</ul>



<p>Unique Power</p>



<ul>
<li>You raise 3 smaller Golems that each deal 40-60% of normal damage and gain 30%[+] Attack Speed. Your Golems respawn 50% faster.</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Rogue</strong></h3>



<p>Death&#8217;s Pavane (Unique Pants)</p>



<p>Affixes</p>



<ul>
<li>Inherent: +15% Dodge Chance while Channeling Dance of Knives</li>



<li>+9.0-11.0% Critical Strike Chance</li>



<li>+16.0-25.0% Movement Speed</li>



<li>+2-3 to Dance of Knives</li>



<li>+62.5-85.0% Agility Damage</li>
</ul>



<p>Unique Power</p>



<ul>
<li>Dance of Knives drops knives from enemies hit. Picking them up grants you 1 Charge and increases your Dance of Knives damage by 10-20% for 6 seconds, stacking up to 3 times.</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Sorcerer</strong></h3>



<p>Orsivane (Unique One-Handed Mace)</p>



<p>Affixes</p>



<ul>
<li>+99-113 Intelligence</li>



<li>+424-457 Maximum Life</li>



<li>+57.0-75.0% Non-Physical Damage</li>



<li>+3-4 to Core Skills</li>
</ul>



<p>Unique Power</p>



<ul>
<li>For each Defensive Skill not on your Action Bar, you deal 20-40% increased damage and gain its associated Enchantment effect.</li>
</ul>


All New Uniques in Diablo 4 Season 11


<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> has just unveiled several new systems coming with Season 11, introducing the return of Angel Hadriel and the long-dormant Lesser Evils. This season, Hadriel descends upon Sanctuary to aid players in the eternal conflict, bestowing powerful Divine Gifts to help them battle against the growing corruption.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Are Divine Gifts?</h2>



<p>Divine Gifts are a new form of power players can earn and equip by confronting the Lesser Evils and completing endgame activities like <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/helltide-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Helltides</a>. Many of these familiar events have been reworked under the influence of the Evils, increasing both challenge and reward.</p>



<p>Each Divine Gift is made up of three components:</p>



<ul>
<li><strong>Reward</strong> – Provides bonuses or increased loot for specific activities.</li>



<li><strong>Purified Gift</strong> – Enhances the Reward effect and grants a beneficial buff.</li>



<li><strong>Corrupted Gift</strong> – Raises the challenge of the associated activity but offers higher risk-and-reward gameplay.</li>
</ul>



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<p>Equipping Divine Gifts doesn’t just empower your character—it changes the nature of the world around you. For instance, the <strong>Essence of Pain</strong> includes three slots:</p>



<ul>
<li>The <strong>Reward slot</strong> increases loot drops from Helltides.</li>



<li>The <strong>Purified slot</strong> doubles that bonus and grants a boon, such as a Barrier that triggers when you’re injured.</li>



<li>The <strong>Corrupted slot</strong> raises the stakes, summoning Duriel’s minions more frequently and allowing them to shatter your Barriers or Fortified Life.</li>
</ul>



<p>The beauty of this system is in its balance: while Corrupted Gifts make the world deadlier, Purified Gifts not only remove those penalties but also <strong>add new blessings</strong> and <strong>double your rewards</strong>.</p>



<p><br>These Purified Gift slots are unlocked at the following Divine Favor ranks:</p>



<ul>
<li>Rank II: Duriel</li>



<li>Rank IV: Andariel</li>



<li>Rank VI: Azmodan</li>



<li>Rank VIII: Belial</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Obtain Corrupted Essence</h2>



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<p>Defeating a Lesser Evil for the first time rewards you with their Corrupted Essence. Returning this Essence to Hadriel unlocks two Divine Gifts associated with that demon. From there, you can continue to level up each Gift by slaying that Evil’s minions or confronting them again in later battles.</p>



<p>Here is a list of all of the Corrupted Essence you can expect to collect during Season 11, along with all of their Divine Gifts:</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Essence of Pain</h4>



<ul>
<li>Rewards: Pangs of Duriel can drop Socketables in Helltide, doubled while Purified.
<ul>
<li>Rank Upgrades: Higher quality Runes and Gems drop.</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Purified Gift: Briefly gain maximum Barrier after becoming Injured, every 20 seconds.</li>



<li>Corrupted Gift: Pangs of Duriel ambush you more often and have a 100% chance to shatter your Barriers or Fortified Life with their attacks.</li>
</ul>



<p>Earned by battling <strong>Duriel in Helltide</strong>.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Essence of Squalor</h4>



<ul>
<li>Rewards: Maggots in Helltide can drop Experience Globes, doubled while Purified.
<ul>
<li>Rank Upgrades: More Experience Globes drop.</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Purified Gift: Refill a Healing Potion every 20 seconds.</li>



<li>Corrupted Gift: Maggots spawn from falling meteors, and all maggot attacks will consume 1 of your Health Potions.</li>
</ul>



<p>Earned by battling <strong>Duriel in Helltide</strong>.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Essence of Lies</h4>



<ul>
<li>Rewards: Chance for an extra upgrade in the Pit, doubled while Purified.
<ul>
<li>Rank Upgrades: Extra upgrade chance increases.</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Purified Gift: Fortify for 1% of your Maximum Life a second.</li>



<li>Corrupted Gift: Belial&#8217;s Eyes are filled with malice and will focus you with beams that deal 10% of your Maximum Life a second.</li>
</ul>



<p>Earned by battling <strong>Belial in the Pit</strong>.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Essence of Shadows</h4>



<ul>
<li>Rewards: Vanquish the Pit to earn immense amounts of Gold, doubled while Purified.
<ul>
<li>Rank Upgrades: Gold amount increases.</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Purified Gift: Briefly become Unstoppable when Crowd Controlled every 12 seconds.</li>



<li>Corrupted Gift: Belial&#8217;s Apparitions are empowered and their attacks can Daze you for 3 seconds or Knock you Back.</li>
</ul>



<p>Earned by battling <strong>Belial in the Pit</strong>.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Essence of Sin</h4>



<ul>
<li>Rewards: Survive World Boss encounters to earn Activity Keys, doubled while Purified.
<ul>
<li>Rank Upgrades: Higher quality Dungeon Keys drop.</li>



<li>Rank 2: The Weekly cache awards a huge amount of Activity Keys.</li>



<li>Rank 5: More Compasses and Tributes drop across Sanctuary.</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Purified Gift: Gain 20% increased Armor.</li>



<li>Corrupted Gift: You are Vulnerable while fighting World Bosses.</li>
</ul>



<p>Earned by battling <strong>Azmodan in the Overworld</strong>.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Essence of Hellfire</h4>



<ul>
<li>Rewards: Survive World Boss encounters to earn Lair Boss Keys, doubled while Purified.
<ul>
<li>Rank Upgrades: Higher quality Lair Boss Keys drop.</li>



<li>Rank 2: The Weekly cache awards a huge amount of Lair Boss Keys.</li>



<li>Rank 5: More Lair Boss Keys drop across Sanctuary.</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Purified Gift: Your direct damage has a 10% chance to Stun enemies for 1 second.</li>



<li>Corrupted Gift: Meteors rain down upon you while fighting World Bosses.</li>
</ul>



<p>Earned by battling <strong>Azmodan in the Overworld</strong>.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Essence of Anguish</h4>



<ul>
<li>Rewards: Vanquish the Undercity to earn Obols, doubled while Purified.
<ul>
<li>Rank Upgrades: Obols amount increases.</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Purified Gift: Gain 30% Movement Speed.</li>



<li>Corrupted Gift: Manifestations of Anguish lurk throughout the Undercity and attach lightning siphons to you that Slow you by 70% while you are close to them.</li>
</ul>



<p>Earned by battling <strong>Andariel in the Undercity</strong>.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Essence of Screams</h4>



<ul>
<li>Rewards: Vanish the Undercity to earn Salvage Materials, doubled while Purified.
<ul>
<li>Rank Upgrades: Higher quality Salvage Materials drop.</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Purified Gift: Gain 20% increased Resistance.</li>



<li>Corrupted Gift: Agonized Souls are enraged and will now form explosions that pull you inwards and generate electrified ground that deals 12% Maximum Life a second.</li>
</ul>



<p>Earned by battling <strong>Andariel in the Undercity</strong>.</p>


All Divine Gifts & Corrupted Essences in Diablo 4 Season 11


<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4&#8217;s next big system</a> is literally going to bring some divine power to Sanctuary. After changing completely how crafting and item progression works with all the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/tempering-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tempering</a> and <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/masterworking-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Masterworking</a> rework, Blizzard is adding a final touch for endgame crafting, and that is <strong>Sanctification</strong>. </p>



<p>This new system will sort of channel the &#8220;<em>power of the High Heavens</em>&#8221; into your gear. This lets you ascend your best items to a new, celestial level.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Is Sanctification</h2>



<p>When you Sanctify an item, you will essentially bless it with some sort of angelic energy. However, it is not just another way to boost your stats. Each Sanctified item gets unique effects that can completely change its potential:</p>



<ul>
<li>Gain a <strong>bonus Legendary power</strong></li>



<li><strong>Upgrade an affix</strong> into a Greater Affix</li>



<li><strong>Add a bonus Sanctification affix</strong> from a special set of affixes</li>



<li><strong>Replace an existing affix</strong> with a random Sanctified one</li>



<li>And even make the item <strong>indestructible</strong></li>
</ul>



<p>However, once you have Sanctified an item, its journey ends there. This means that you can not modify it anymore. It is meant to be the final, ultimate upgrade to your weapon or armor.</p>



<p>So you will have to first make sure you perfect it with Tempering, Masterworking, <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/occultist-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Enchanting</a>, before you use the Sanctification system.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Sanctify Items</h2>



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<p>There are two ways to access this angelic upgrade:</p>



<ul>
<li>In <strong>Pre-Torment difficulties</strong>, you can earn a divine invitation after defeating a Lesser Evil in activities like Helltide. This grants a rare chance to Sanctify an item at the <strong>Heavenly Anvil</strong>, but if you skip it, you will have to wait for another invitation.</li>



<li>In <strong>Torment difficulties</strong>, you will need <strong>Heavenly Sigils</strong>. Those let you access the <strong>Heavenly Forge</strong> to Sanctify Ancestral-quality items whenever you want.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Is Sanctification So Important</h2>



<p>Sanctification feels like Blizzard&#8217;s way of giving players a true &#8220;final destination&#8221; for their best loot. This is a way to lock in that perfect weapon or armor once all other upgrades are done. It is cool, powerful, and fits perfectly with the angelic theme of the upcoming Season.</p>



<p>Between Tempering, Masterworking, and now Sanctification, Diablo 4&#8217;s entire gear progression is looking far more refined and satisfying, and that is something long-time players have been asking for since launch.</p>


Is Diablo 4’s Sanctification the Ultimate Endgame Upgrade?


<p>Say goodbye to RNG, and hello to real item control! Blizzard is completely reworking Tempering and Masterworking in <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4 for Season 11</a>! Get ready for one of the biggest crafting updates the game has ever seen. The new system will give you complete control over your items, removing most of the RNG frustration that has been tied to those two systems.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A New Item Journey</h2>



<p>According to Blizzard, these changes aim to make the &#8220;<em>item journey more rewarding and skill-driven</em>&#8220;. Tempering and Masterworking have now been refocused around their two core pillars, &#8220;<em>customization and prestige</em>&#8220;. </p>



<p>Players will be able to directly pick the affixes they want, refine items toward perfection, and chase a new Capstone bonus for ultimate upgrades.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tempering &#8211; Choose Your Own Affix</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/tempering-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tempering has been fully redesigned</a>, and the best part is simple, <strong>no more random rolls</strong>. Players can now select which specific affix they want to apply to an item from a Tempering Recipe. If you have learned a Tempering Manual, you can directly pick the exact stat you are after instead of hoping RNG blesses you. </p>



<p>Here is how it works now:</p>



<ul>
<li>Tempering Affix selection is no longer random. You pick it directly.</li>



<li>Items can now only have one Tempered affix (down from two).</li>



<li>Tempering Charges can be restored indefinitely using Scrolls of Restoration.</li>



<li>Scrolls of Restoration now restore one charge at a time, but there is no limit on how many times you can use them.</li>
</ul>



<p>Tempering material costs have also been adjusted:</p>



<ul>
<li><strong>Rare items:</strong> 25 Common Salvage + 5 <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_31.webp" alt="Veiled Crystal"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Crafting Material" data-item-quality="normal">Veiled Crystal</span></span></a> </li>



<li><strong>Legendary:</strong> 15 <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_31.webp" alt="Veiled Crystal"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Crafting Material" data-item-quality="normal">Veiled Crystal</span></span></a> + 5 Legendary Salvage</li>



<li><strong>Ancestral Legendary:</strong> 25 Legendary Salvage + 25 <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_15.webp" alt="Forgotten Soul"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Crafting Material" data-item-quality="normal">Forgotten Soul</span></span></a></li>
</ul>



<p>This simplified approach lets you focus on one perfect affix instead of juggling two random ones. Being able to infinitely restore Tempering Charges means you can keep refining without the fear of wasting a good roll, or rendering your item unusable.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Masterworking: Quality Over Quantity</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/masterworking-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Masterworking has been reworked even more dramatically</a>. It no longer boosts affix values! Instead, it now increases a new stat called <strong>Refinement</strong>, and this improves the <strong>base damage, armor, or resistance</strong> of an item. </p>



<p>Each Masterwork level adds a random 1-3% Refinement, up to a maximum of 20%. For example:</p>



<ul>
<li>A chest piece with 100 armor would have:
<ul>
<li>0% Refinement = 100 Armor</li>



<li>5% Refinement = 105 Armor</li>



<li>20% Refinement = 120 Armor</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



<p>Once an item reaches maximum Quality (20%), you can perform a <strong>Capstone Masterwork</strong>. This will upgrade a random non-Greater Affix into a <strong>Greater Affix</strong>.</p>



<p>If you do not like the result, you can <strong>re-roll the Masterworked Greater Affix</strong> without resetting your item&#8217;s Quality. This costs <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="normal">Obducite</span></span></a> and <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_36.webp" alt="Neathiron"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Crafting Material" data-item-quality="normal">Neathiron</span></span></a>. The last one is a returning material in Season 11. </p>



<p>Additionally:</p>



<ul>
<li>Items no longer need to be Tempered to be Masterworked.</li>



<li><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="normal">Obducite</span></span></a> drop rates have been reduced by 85%, but all recipes that use it now require far less.</li>



<li>Non-unique items will now have four base affixes instead of three, giving more room for customization.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A More Meaningful Grind</h2>



<p>The new system makes upgrading items more straightforward, strategic, and &#8220;<em>prestige-driven</em>&#8220;. Instead of praying to RNG gods, you can actively craft the stats you want, then refine items to perfection through Masterworking.</p>



<p>Between infinite Tempering restoration, refined Quality scaling, and the ability to upgrade into Greater Affixes, Season 11 is going to deliver the most player-friendly item system Diablo 4 has ever had.</p>



<p>If you are hopping into the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/get-ready-for-diablo-4-season-11-ptr-reveals-massive-changes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PTR, this is definitely one of the systems worth testing ou</a>t. It is not just a change, it is a full overhaul of how items grow with you in Diablo 4.</p>


Why Diablo 4’s Tempering & Masterworking Rework Is Game Changer


<p>The wait is almost over! The <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4 Season 11 PTR</a> is going live on <strong>October 21, 2025 at 10:30 pm PDT, until October 28, 2025, 11 am PDT</strong>. This PTR will give players an early look at some of the game&#8217;s biggest system overhauls yet. </p>



<p>From major <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/tempering-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tempering</a> and <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/masterworking-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Masterworking</a> reworks to a new World Boss, monster combat updates, and core changes to defense and healing, this PTR is full of content to test before the season&#8217;s official launch. </p>



<p>Blizzard has shared the <a href="https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24242857/the-2-5-0-ptr-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">full patch notes and all upcoming adjustments</a> ahead of tonight&#8217;s Sanctuary Sitdown stream, check them out below!</p>



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<p>Preview the sweeping changes coming to Itemization, Monster combat, and more in the 2.5.0 PTR.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Big Overhauls in Itemization</h2>



<p>Season 11 is changing itemization like never before. Tempering and Masterworking have been completely redesigned:</p>



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<li><strong>Tempering</strong> now lets you choose the affix you want, so no more random rolls. Only one tempered affix can be applied at a time, and charges can be restored indefinitely.</li>



<li><strong>Masterworking</strong> no longer boosts affix values. Instead, it increases an item&#8217;s Quality, giving extra base damage, armor, or resistance. Once maxed, you can roll a Capstone bonus for a Greater Affix.</li>
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<p>On top of that, items now come with 4 base affixes instead of 3, making every upgrade feel more meaningful.</p>



<p>Season 11 also introduces <strong>Sanctification</strong>, letting you channel the power of the High Heavens into your gear. This can grant bonus Legendary powers, improve affixes, or even make your item indestructible, but be careful, once sanctified, your item&#8217;s journey ends and you can no longer change it!</p>



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<p>Enemies in Sanctuary are smarter, deadlier, and more unpredictable. Expect:</p>



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<li>Unique combat roles for every monster</li>



<li>Stronger monster affixes that require attention</li>



<li>Reworked champion packs and elite spawns</li>
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<p>Monster packs are now more tactical, forcing players to adapt rather than just brute-force through fights.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defense, Healing, and Renown Changes</h2>



<p>Season 11 also changes core survival systems:</p>



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<li><strong>Toughness</strong> replaces some old defense stats, showing effective HP against all damage types</li>



<li><strong>Healing potions</strong> are now percentage-based and instant, with automatic regeneration every 30 seconds</li>



<li><strong>Fortify</strong> changes from damage reduction to a temporary Life reservoir for healing over time</li>



<li><strong>Renown</strong> evolves into <strong>Season Rank</strong>, rewarding players with skill points, Smoldering Ashes, and cosmetics</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lesser Evils Are Back</h2>



<p>Duriel, Belial, Andariel, and Azmodan are returning with new features:</p>



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<li><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/uber-duriel-boss-guide">Duriel </a>spreads his influence all the way into Helltide</li>



<li><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/belial-boss-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Belial</a>&#8216;s trickery turns <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/the-pit-of-the-artificers-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Pit</a> into chaos</li>



<li><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/uber-andariel-boss-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andariel</a> haunts the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/kurast-undercity-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kurast Undercity</a> with powerful shades</li>



<li>Azmodan can now appear as a <strong>world boss</strong>, influenced by other Lesser Evils</li>
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<p>Defeating them rewards <strong>Divine Gifts</strong>, and those will grant both corrupted and purified bonuses.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Dungeons, Towers, and Leaderboards</h2>



<p>Season 11 also introduces:</p>



<ul>
<li><strong>Capstone Dungeons</strong> for every difficulty tier</li>



<li><strong>The Tower</strong>, a timed dungeon challenge with leaderboards, randomized floors, and Pylons for tactical boosts</li>



<li>Leaderboards split by class, party size, and Hardcore/Normal modes, letting you see how you rank</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Unique Items Are Coming</strong></h3>



<p>Expect new uniques for every class, including:</p>



<ul>
<li><strong>Barbarian:</strong> Chainscourged Mail</li>



<li><strong>Druid:</strong> Khamsin Steppewalkers</li>



<li><strong>Rogue:</strong> Death&#8217;s Pavane</li>



<li><strong>Necromancer:</strong> Gravebloom</li>



<li><strong>Sorcerer:</strong> Orsivane</li>



<li><strong>Spiritborn:</strong> Path of the Emissary</li>
</ul>



<p>Each comes with unique new powers.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Join the PTR</h2>



<p>Joining is simple:</p>



<ol>
<li>Open the <strong>Battle.net App</strong> and select Diablo IV</li>



<li>Use the <strong>game version dropdown</strong> to select Public Test Realm</li>



<li>Click <strong>Install</strong> and create a new character (Seasonal characters recommended)</li>



<li>Log in to any available PTR server and start testing</li>
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<p>Players on <strong>PC Game Pass or Game Pass Ultimate</strong> can access the PTR through the Xbox App.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Your Feedback Matters</h2>



<p>The PTR is your chance to test all these changes and help the devs release a perfect Season 11. You can submit feedback in-game via <strong>ESC → Report a Bug → Feedback Tool</strong>, or through the <strong>Diablo IV PTR forums</strong>.</p>



<p>Season 11 promises massive overhauls, smarter monsters, deeper item systems, and exciting seasonal challenges, and the PTR is your first chance to experience it all. Do not miss out!</p>


Get Ready for Diablo 4 Season 11 PTR – Reveals Massive Changes


<p>The wait is over! Blizzard has just released the official patch notes for <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4 Season 11</a>, giving us the first full look at the massive changes coming to the game. </p>



<p>From the highly anticipated content overhaul to long-requested quality-of-life improvements, and even a new boss, this update promises to change the game in ways you did not expect. With the Sanctuary Sitdown stream starting later tonight, here is everything you need to know!</p>



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<section class="blog">Prepare yourself, wanderer. There are permanent changes coming to the way you play Diablo IV. Arriving with Season 11, we are overhauling the way Itemization, monster combat, player defense, all function. Additionally, this Season introduces The Tower, a multi-stage dungeon where completion can earn you a spot on The Leaderboard, which is making its triumphant return. These changes all affect both Seasonal and Eternal Realms.</p>
<p>To get your hands on any of these features coming with Season 11, check out the 2.5.0 PTR, available on October 21 for PC Battle.net users. For more details on the 2.5.0 PTR, read our blog <a href="https://news.blizzard.com/article/24242857/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>
<p>Note that much of the information contained in this blog is reflected in the 2.5.0 PTR blog. This blog is intended as a convenient way to read <b>all</b> the changes that will be permanent to the game beyond Season 11.</p>
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<h2>Codex</h2>
<p><a href="https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24243142/sanctuary-ignites-with-itemization-systems-changes#Item"><strong>Item Journey Reworks: Tempering and Masterworking</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24243142/sanctuary-ignites-with-itemization-systems-changes#Monster"><strong>Monster Combat Changes</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24243142/sanctuary-ignites-with-itemization-systems-changes#System"><strong>System Updates: Defense, Healing, Renown</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24243142/sanctuary-ignites-with-itemization-systems-changes#Introducing"><strong>Introducing Season Rank</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24243142/sanctuary-ignites-with-itemization-systems-changes#Capstone"><strong>Capstone Dungeons Return</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24243142/sanctuary-ignites-with-itemization-systems-changes#Tower"><strong>The Tower and Leaderboards</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24243142/sanctuary-ignites-with-itemization-systems-changes#Changes"><strong>Changes to the Welcome Back Booster</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24243142/sanctuary-ignites-with-itemization-systems-changes#New"><strong>New World Boss: Azmodan</strong></a></p>
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<h2>Item Journey Reworks: Tempering and Masterworking</h2>
<p>We are changing the item journey in a big way. Based on community feedback, we’re overhauling your item journey through the many difficulty tiers of Diablo IV.</p>
<p>Tempering and Masterworking have been refocused around their most core elements: customization, and prestige. Players now always get their desired Tempering Affix, and Masterworking has a direct path towards perfection.</p>
<h3>Tempering</h3>
<p>You can now select which specific affix you want to apply to your item from a Tempering Recipe. No longer will you have to have it randomly applied!</p>
<p>Items can now only have one tempered affix, as opposed to two randomly applied affixes while Tempering Charges can be restored indefinitely.</p>
<h3>Masterworking</h3>
<p>Masterworking no longer increases your item’s affix values. Instead, it improves the Quality of an item, which gives a bonus to the base damage, armor, or resistance of an item.</p>
<p>Items can be Masterworked to a maximum Quality threshold of 20. Once at maximum Quality, you can roll it one last time for a Capstone bonus.</p>
<p>This Capstone bonus upgrades a random non-greater affix on your item into a Greater Affix. You can then choose to re-roll the Masterworked Greater Affix, without resetting your Masterworking Quality.</p>
<p>Additionally, we’re increasing the amount of base affixes found on non-unique items from 3 to 4.</p>
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<h2>Monster Combat Changes</h2>
<h3>Improved Monster Behavior</h3>
<p>Monsters will better react and adapt to combat in their express desire to end your life. Each monster should now have its own clear role and own identity when fighting. Monster behavior was previously too predictable; they’ll now be more dynamic in how they respond to you in combat.</p>
<h3>Deadlier Enemies Lurk</h3>
<p>Expect your defenses to be tested by your enemies; you’ll be more regularly dealt damage from these intelligent packs. Monster affixes will also be more powerful, making them more necessary to deal with before moving on to other less important enemies.</p>
<p>Monster packs will also group up less, making them harder to take out in one fell swoop. Their tactics have improved, and so yours should too. Additionally, Champion enemy rarity have been reworked to form champion packs.</p>
<h3>Elite Enemy Updates</h3>
<p>Elites are receiving several large changes, first of those is there are now 20+ new monster affixes to learn and conquer.</p>
<p>Elites now spawn with minions that inherit some of their affixes. Overall, we’ve updated enemy affixes to be more engaging, reduced overlap in their designs, and made some visual clarity improvements.</p>
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<h2>System Updates: Defense, Healing, Renown</h2>
<h3>Defense Overhaul: Introducing Toughness</h3>
<p>In an effort to better equalize effective Health across classes and builds, we’re making several changes to way effective Health interacts with Damage Reduction and how those individual stats are calculated. Our goal is to properly test your defenses as you climb through difficulty tiers, putting more emphasis on gearing your builds towards survivability.</p>
<p>Armor and Resistances will both become rating systems, with diminishing returns at higher values. Armor now reduces all damage taken, both Physical and Non-Physical. We’re also introducing a new type of Damage Resistance: Physical Damage.</p>
<p>With these changes to Armor and Resistances in mind, the Armor and Resistance penalties per Torment Tiers have been removed. Additionally, Skills and Paragon Nodes are being reworked with these changes in mind. Paragon Nodes and Skills that provide various forms of Damage Reduction now grant a multiplicative bonus to your armor or all resistances.</p>
<p>To help you understand your defenses better, we’re adding a new stat called <b>Toughness</b> that represents the total amount of raw damage of each type you can take after considering all damage mitigation sources.</p>
<h3>Healing Updates</h3>
<p>Potions are changing significantly to make their use more impactful and tactical. These changes go in tandem with the Renown changes next, so keep that in mind when reading these changes.</p>
<p>Base Potion capacity has been reduced to 4 (regardless of previous Renown progress). Potion healing is now an instant, percentage based heal. Using a Potion heals you for 35% of your total Health immediately on use.</p>
<p>In addition to the Potions you pick up, you’ll also slowly regenerate a Potion every 30 seconds.</p>
<p>To compensate, Life on Hit has been re-added as a potential affix. It has a minor cooldown so that it no longer multiplicatively scales with enemy density.</p>
<p>We’ve also increased values for Life Regeneration, Life on Kill, Healing %, and made them more readily available. Healing Potion upgrades have been removed considering Potions are now a portion of your overall Health.</p>
<h3>Fortify Re-design</h3>
<p>To work in tandem with the changes to Healing and Potions, Fortify is shifting from a type of Damage Reduction to an additional reservoir of Life that’s drained to heal you over time.</p>
<p>When you now gain Fortify, it will stack up to your Maximum Life. When you have Fortify under Maximum Life, you’ll heal for a percentage of your Maximum Life per second in exchange for an equal amount of Fortify.</p>
<p>You will be considered Fortified as long as you have any amount of Fortify. Specific changes to Skills, Passives, and items related to Fortify are detailed in the 2.5.0 PTR Patch notes found <a href="https://news.blizzard.com/article/24242857/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>
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<h2>Introducing Season Rank</h2>
<p>The Season Journey is now shifting into a more challenging version stocked with Season Rank. Each Tier now requires you to complete a challenge—usually a Capstone Dungeon—before progressing to the next Rank. Similar to previous Capstone Dungeons, these can be attempted before the recommended level and difficulty.</p>
<h3>Renown Changes in the Seasonal Realm</h3>
<p>Your Renown will now only stand permanently in the Eternal Realm. Note that the Potion capacity changes (and removal from Renown) affects the Eternal Realm as well.</p>
<p>Within the Seasonal Realm, you can still earn the additional benefits associated with Renown based on your progress, tied to the new Season Rank system.</p>
<p>Complete various challenges within each Rank to earn specific benefits, while completing an entire Rank will grant additional Capstone bonuses.</p>
<p>Season Rank rewards additional Skill points at Rank 1, 2, and 3. Season Rank awards additional Paragon points at Rank 3, 4, 5, and 6.</p>
<p>Altars of Lilith and Tenets of Akarat will still grant some Experience and minor rewards, rather than permanent stats and power.</p>
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<h2>Capstone Dungeons Return</h2>
<p>The Capstone Dungeons have returned, aimed to challenge your progress through the many difficulty tiers as you gain power through your journey. Note that depsite Capstone Dungeons stating a suggested Level to attempt them, they do not scale in difficulty with your current level.</p>
<p>There are five Capstone Dungeons to conquer:</p>
<p><b>Torrid Menagerie</b></p>
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<li>Suggested level: 30</li>
<li>Difficulty Tier: Normal</li>
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<p><b>Hellish Descent</b></p>
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<li>Suggested level: 50</li>
<li>Difficulty Tier: Expert</li>
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<p><b>Unseen Awakening</b></p>
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<li>Suggested level: 60</li>
<li>Difficulty Tier: Torment I</li>
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<p><b>Tempest Oasis</b></p>
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<li>Suggested level: 60</li>
<li>Difficulty Tier: Torment II</li>
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<p><b>Sins of the Many</b></p>
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<li>Suggested level: 60</li>
<li>Difficulty Tier: Torment III</li>
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<h2>The Tower and Leaderboards (Beta)</h2>
<p>Note that both The Tower and Leaderboards will officially be in Beta for both the 2.5.0 PTR and in Season 11. They will be released from Beta at a further date.</p>
<h3>Ascend the Tower</h3>
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<p>A new challenge arrives to test the mettle of the most battle-hardened warriors in Sanctuary. The Tower is a multi-stage timed dungeon that is meant to only be bested by the most elite of wanderers. While the Pit descends you to the greatest depths to galvanize your strength, the Tower rises in challenge to match you against others who think themselves worthy.</p>
<p>Our plan is to update The Tower through multiple seasons to come. This introduction of the Tower is the first iteration of this game mode. We look forward to reading your feedback on this mode to help shape it moving forward.</p>
<p>The Tower was distinctly built with the new monster combat changes in mind, becoming an expert at outwitting the new tactics of these foes to gain the upper hand within The Tower.</p>
<p>Unlock the Tower through the Obelisk in Cerrigar. From there, you can run The Tower on any difficulty level already unlocked for The Pit. You have 10 minutes from exiting the first circle to complete the entire dungeon.</p>
<p><b>How to Master the Tower</b></p>
<p>Fight through multiple floors, each with a randomized tile set and monster family. Earn progress by killing monsters and collecting Orbs. The more experience monsters provide upon death, the more score they provide.</p>
<p>During your run, Pylons will appear after destroying Towers found throughout the level. You are guaranteed to see four Pylons across your Tower run. Use these to tactically empower you for a short duration. The first three Pylons will appear in a random order while still guaranteeing each of the three options will appear at least once, but the fourth will be random repeat of one of the prior Pylons each Tower run.</p>
<p>You can also collect Orbs to earn progress in the Tower. These drop from killing Elites, Champions, or Goblins.</p>
<p>When enough progress has been made, a random Tower boss will spawn. Defeat them before the timer ends to complete the run and mark your spot on the Leaderboards.</p>
<h3>The Return of Leaderboards</h3>
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<p>With the arrival of The Tower, the Leaderboards have made their triumphant return to Diablo IV. This is where the elite will compete to see who can call themselves the pinnacle of all wanderers. While in Beta, the Leaderboards will not have any specific rewards linked to them. Stay tuned for more details on that at a later date.</p>
<p>Upon completing your Tower run, you’ll see the Tower Tier you completed, and your final time. Note there will be two entirely separate entries of Leaderboards split by both Hardcore and Normal.</p>
<p>We have plans for the Leaderboard following Season 11 launch, while this PTR will be more focused on introducing the overall functionality. Expect more details around the timeline and testing schedule for both The Tower and Leaderboards closer to Season 11 launch.</p>
<p>Leaderboards will be organized by the following categories:</p>
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<li>Solo Barbarian</li>
<li>Solo Necromancer</li>
<li>Solo Sorcerer</li>
<li>Solo Rogue</li>
<li>Solo Druid</li>
<li>Solo Spiritborn</li>
<li>Party of 2</li>
<li>Party of 3</li>
<li>Party of 4</li>
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<p>Additionally, entries on the Leaderboards will display the following:</p>
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<li>Rank</li>
<li>Player Name</li>
<li>Tier Completed</li>
<li>Time</li>
<li>Date</li>
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<p>You can also Filter the results by:</p>
<ul>
<li>All Platforms or PC only</li>
<li>Friends</li>
<li>Clan</li>
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<h2>Changes to the Welcome Back Booster</h2>
<p>For players who have not yet used your Welcome Back Booster, it will now be moving to the Training Ground to avoid unintended use. Following the end of Season 10, there will be some changes to the Welcome Back Booster.</p>
<p>Starting with Season 11, new accounts will not be granted a Winback Booster and will no longer be automatically added to the Journal for new characters.</p>
<p>However, if you create an account and log-in any time before the end of Season 10, you will still earn and be able to use the Welcome Back Booster at any time. This includes during or after Season 11.</p>
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<h2>New World Boss: Azmodan</h2>
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<p>Azmodan, the Lord of Sin is making his diabolical return to torment the denizens of Sanctuary. With Season 11, Azmodan becomes a permanent world boss that can appear as one of the potential world bosses who invade Sanctuary.</p>
<p>Rally against his flaming attacks and bloodlusted minions to end his reign of sin.</p>
<p>To get your hands on these sweeping changes and try them out yourself, jump in to the 2.5.0 PTR on PC Battle.net from <b>October 21, 10:30 p.m. PDT to October 28, 11 a.m. PDT</b>. For more details on the 2.5.0 PTR, you can read our blog <a href="https://news.blizzard.com/article/24242857/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>
<p>May you take these powerful changes and ascend to devastating new heights.<br />
—The Diablo IV Team</p>
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Everything You Need to Know About Diablo 4 Season 11


<p>After months of teasing, Blizzard is <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/diablo-4-latest-season" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">finally revealing Diablo 4</a> Season 11 during today&#8217;s <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/blizzard-hints-at-massive-diablo-4-changes-during-upcoming-sitdown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanctuary Sitdown developer stream</a>. And if the community is right, this might just be the biggest update the game has seen since launch.</p>



<p>On Reddit, a few topics came up where everyone is speculating over what to expect:</p>



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<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:316px" ><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1o837zr/today_is_judgement_day_for_diablo_4/">Today is judgement day for Diablo 4</a><br> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/gorays21/">u/gorays21</a> in<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/">diablo4</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Season That Could Change Everything</h2>



<p>Players are calling it &#8220;<em>Judgement Day</em>&#8221; for a reason. Season 11 is going to introduce what we could call &#8220;<em>Loot 3.0</em>&#8220;, so a major overhaul that will redefine how <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/tempering-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">gearing, tempering, and progression</a> work in Diablo 4. Alongside that, we are expecting a ton of quality-of-life improvements, including maybe loot pickup, better pet behavior, and permanent waypoint unlocks. </p>



<p>There is also talk of <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/reliquaries-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">changes to the reliquary system</a>, improved endgame, and even changes to the seasonal progression boards. And if that was not enough, Blizzard might finally drop PTR details or a roadmap teasing what is next, maybe even the first hints about the next expansion! </p>



<p>It is a lot, and that is exactly why players are hyped. If Season 11 focuses on fixing core frustrations, it could be the turning point players have been waiting for.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Paladin Rumors</h2>



<p>There is also one big wildcard everyone is hoping for, and that is the Paladin. <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/paladin-class-may-join-diablo-4-in-upcoming-expansion" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">If the rumors are true</a>, Season 11 could introduce Diablo 4&#8217;s next class, and <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/spiritborn/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">unlike the Spiritborn</a>, this one might be completely free for all players. </p>



<p>The Paladin has been one of the most requested class since launch, and an official reveal during tonight&#8217;s stream would be perfect. However, take this with a grain of salt because it is still unknown if the next class really comes with Season 11, or with the actual next expansion. On top of that, there is no official indication that it will indeed be the Paladin.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/is-diablo-4-bringing-back-the-crusader-class" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A few players are also thinking about Crusader</a> or something similar, which would fit inside the current main story of the game. Keep your eyes open tonight!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hope… With a Side of Skepticism</h2>



<p>Still, it would not be Diablo 4 without a little drama. The community has been through more &#8220;make or break&#8221; updates than they can count, and plenty of players are keeping expectations in check. Every season has come with talk of redemption, but this time, it does feel bigger. Blizzard has been hinting at this rework for months, and rolling it all out now suggests they have been preparing something massive.</p>



<p>It is unknown if it is truly a rebirth for Diablo 4, or just another round of bigger numbers, but one thing is clear, the devs know the stakes. This update needs to prove that Diablo 4 is not just recovering, it is evolving.</p>



<p>We will find out soon enough when Blizzard goes live with the Sanctuary Sitdown later today, <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">so stay tuned</a>!</p>


Judgement Day for Diablo 4 – Can Season 11 Redeem the Game?


<p>A dedicated <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/diablo-4-latest-season" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> player just finished an in-depth farming test in Season 10, defeating <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/lair-boss-system-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">100 Greater Bosses</a> and over <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/belial-boss-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">20 Belial</a> to see what kind of loot and drop rates players can really expect.</p>



<p>If you are interested in the complete analysis, feel free to check his Reddit post out, where he goes over every detail:</p>



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<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:316px" ><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1o65umz/100_greater_boss_belial_farming_loot_analysis/">100 Greater Boss &#43; Belial Farming &amp; Loot Analysis (Season 10)</a><br> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/chain_of_being_/">u/chain_of_being_</a> in<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/">diablo4</a></blockquote><script async src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Great Farming Plan</h2>



<p>The player ran a total of <strong>100 Greater Lair Bosses</strong>, including <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/uber-andariel-boss-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andariel</a>, <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/uber-duriel-boss-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Duriel</a>, and the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/harbinger-of-hatred-boss-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Harbinger</a>. He used a <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/ball-lightning-sorcerer-build" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ball Lightning Sorcerer</a> on Torment IV. </p>



<p>They also triggered <strong>16 Belial Ambushes</strong> (those random &#8220;baby Belials&#8221; that appear after looting boss caches) and fought <strong>22 full Belial bosses</strong> in total.</p>



<p>To make the results consistent, all materials for summoning bosses were farmed through the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/kurast-undercity-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kurast Undercity&#8217;s Tribute of Titans</a>, and all lesser boss mats were transmuted at the alchemist.</p>



<p>The result was 138 bosses defeated over roughly 67 minutes of total fight time. They did not count the 3+ hours needed to farm the materials.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Loot Results</h2>



<p>Here is the breakdown of what dropped across all those fights:</p>



<ul>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/how-to-farm-uber-uniques" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mythic Items</a>:</strong> 3 &#8211; <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_Staff_47.webp" alt="Ahavarion, Spear of Lycander"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Staff" data-item-quality="mythic">Ahavarion, Spear of Lycander</span></span></a>, <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_Items_Torso_Generic_8.webp" alt="Tyrael's Might"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Chest Armor" data-item-quality="mythic">Tyrael&#8217;s Might</span></span></a>, and <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_Rings_41.webp" alt="Ring of Starless Skies"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Ring" data-item-quality="mythic">Ring of Starless Skies</span></span></a></li>



<li><strong>Legendary Runes:</strong> 13 (including <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_Runes_V2_17.webp" alt="Jah"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Rune of Invocation" data-item-quality="legendary">Jah</span></span></a>, <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_Runes_V2_29.webp" alt="Vex"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Rune of Invocation" data-item-quality="legendary">Vex</span></span></a>, <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_Runes_V2_44.webp" alt="Igni"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Rune of Ritual" data-item-quality="legendary">Igni</span></span></a>, and <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_Runes_V2_51.webp" alt="Yul"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Rune of Ritual" data-item-quality="legendary">Yul</span></span></a>)</li>



<li><strong>Chaos Uniques:</strong> 5</li>
</ul>



<p>Belial himself dropped one of the Mythics (<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_Rings_41.webp" alt="Ring of Starless Skies"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Ring" data-item-quality="mythic">Ring of Starless Skies</span></span></a>), and most Legendary Runes came from other Bosses.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Drop Rates and RNG Notes</h2>



<p>Even if the example can still be considered small, the numbers still give a good idea of what players might expect in Season 10:</p>



<ul>
<li><strong>Belial Ambush chance:</strong> ~15-20%</li>



<li><strong>Legendary Rune drop rate:</strong> ~10%</li>



<li><strong>Mythic drop rate:</strong> ~3-5%</li>



<li><strong>Chaos Unique drop rate:</strong> ~5%</li>
</ul>



<p>Based on kill time, that equals around:</p>



<ul>
<li>~3 Mythics/hour</li>



<li>~12 Legendary Runes/hour</li>



<li>~5 Chaos Uniques/hour</li>
</ul>



<p>This is definitely not bad for solo farming, but it does confirm what many players already feel. Sadly, RNG is still the real endgame boss.</p>



<p>On average, each Boss took about 25 seconds to kill, with another 30 seconds per town run after every five kills. Belial fights were slightly longer (+22 seconds each), but Belial Ambushes averaged just 12 seconds. It is not a bad time investment, but also might not be the most efficient way to get the loot you want this season, especially if you want <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/chaos-armor-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chaos Armor</a>.</p>


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