Acolyte of Chayula

Barbarian

Druid

Necromancer

Rogue

Sorcerer

Spiritborn


<p>A<a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/lightning-spear-sorcerer-build/"> Lightning Spear</a> <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/hydra-sorcerer-build/">Hydra Sorcerer</a> hybrid just nuked <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/the-pit-of-the-artificers-guide/">Pit</a> Tier 150 in 1 minute flat, and Rob&#8217;s reaction says it all. </p>



<p>The run has showed up in a new YouTube Short where Rob reacts, and yeah, this might be the FASTEST Pit clear we&#8217;ve seen in <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/">Season 9</a> so far. The Sorcerer&#8217;s damage and teleportation are infinite, and the Hydras are there just for the show at this point.</p>



<p>You can watch the speed-clear here:</p>



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Lightning Spear Hydra Sorcerer Clears Pit 150 in 80 Seconds – Rob Reacts


<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo IV Season 10,</a> <em>Infernal Chaos</em>, launches at the end of September, bringing Chaos Perks, Chaos Armor, and a new Infernal Horde system. But beyond this season&#8217;s content, players are looking further ahead already! A mysterious new IP collaboration, the delayed expansion now set for 2026, and what the next phase for the game is!</p>



<p>As a reminder, this was the Roadmap:</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Season 10 &#8211; Chaos Powers and What&#8217;s Left</h2>



<p>From the old Roadmap, we know that Season 10 will close out the &#8220;Age of Hatred&#8221; roadmap with several big features:</p>



<ul>
<li><strong>Chaos Perks</strong> &#8211; new abilities.</li>



<li><strong>Chaos Armor</strong> &#8211; new item type that turns Uniques into even more powerful items, opening more build possibilities.</li>



<li><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/infernal-hordes-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Infernal Horde Updates</strong> </a>&#8211; more fun and rewarding Hordes.</li>



<li><strong>The second IP collaboration</strong> &#8211; still a complete mystery.</li>
</ul>



<p>The core gameplay changes are already generating excitement, but it is the unknown collab that has the community talking right now.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Next IP Collaboration: More Than Just Cosmetics?</h2>



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<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:316px" ><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1moz02h/the_second_ip_collab_is_coming_in_season_10_will/">The second IP Collab is coming in Season 10. Will it be different from the $150 Berserk One?</a><br> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Ropp_Stark/">u/Ropp_Stark</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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<p>Earlier this year, Diablo IV&#8217;s first crossover brought <em>Berserk</em> into Sanctuary. The collab made sense theme-wise, but the execution left many players underwhelmed. Instead of a meaningful event, we got a basic reliquary with no quest or anything, and premium cosmetics that cost as much as €30 per item. </p>



<p>With the second collab that should drop before the end of 2025, expectations are high. Will Blizzard take it further this time with new bosses, mechanics, or story tie-ins? Or will it be another cosmetic drop? </p>



<p>For now, it is still a mystery, but one thing is certain! Players want this collab to feel rewarding and worth engaging with, not just another cash shop game.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why the Expansion Was Delayed to 2026</h2>



<p>Thanks to the roadmap, we also know that the next expansion is planned for a 2026 release. The reasoning is clear, especially after all the latest hype from content creators who got an early preview of future content. Blizzard wants, and needs, to polish, scope, and deliver something worthy of keeping players invested long-term. Blizzard appears to be buying time as they are laying the groundwork for larger systemic changes. </p>



<p>This delay also lines up with features that make the most sense alongside an expansion launch, such as:</p>



<ul>
<li>Leaderboards and ranking systems</li>



<li>Major narrative arcs</li>



<li>New zones and classes</li>
</ul>



<p>Season 10, the mystery collab, and then the long wait for the expansion could redefine the game. </p>



<p>Diablo IV still has plenty of cards left to play in 2025. But all eyes are really on the bigger picture! Blizzard needs to make the next IP collaboration feel like an event instead of a store page, and the 2026 expansion needs to deliver on the promises we have been waiting for!</p>


Diablo IV Secret IP Collab, Expansion Delay, and What Comes Next!


<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4 Season 10 is almost here</a>, but Blizzard has not dropped the final patch notes yet. This means that everything can still change, from balance to bugs, and more! However, players are already sharing ideas and recommendations about what build will define the meta!</p>



<p>You check out the follow Reddit post:</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Waiting for the Patch Notes</h2>



<p>A lot of players agree that the Season 10 meta will only be defined after Blizzard reveals the last-minute balance adjustments. Overpowered builds, <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4-season-10-chaos-armor-explained-full-unique-list" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chaos Armor</a> interactions, and bugged powers have changed performance in previous seasons, so many are waiting before picking their starter class. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Druid Hype</h2>



<p>If there is one class getting all the hype right now, it is <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/druid/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Druid</a>. Builds like <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Ravens" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Druid_55.webp" alt="Ravens"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Ravens</span></span></a>, Storm Crow, <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Pulverize" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Druid_51.webp" alt="Pulverize"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Pulverize</span></span></a>, and Werenado are all expected to be strong, with some already clearing Pit 110+ on the PTR, even without relying on chaos power abuse. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Class Picks</h2>



<ul>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/sorcerer/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sorcerer</a>:</strong> <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Hydra" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_83.webp" alt="Hydra"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Hydra</span></span></a>, <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Meteor" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_99.webp" alt="Meteor"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Meteor</span></span></a>, and <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Charged Bolts" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_3.webp" alt="Charged Bolts"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Charged Bolts</span></span></a> builds could be S-Tier if they don&#8217;t get nerfed. Chaos Perks <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Mana Shield" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Talents_Sorceress_44.webp" alt="Mana Shield"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Mana Shield</span></span></a> builds will also be very strong.</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/necromancer/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Necromancer</a>:</strong> <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Blood Wave" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Necromancer_23.webp" alt="Blood Wave"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Blood Wave</span></span></a> and Minion builds remain popular. Blood Orb builds are also being tested and could be S-Tier this season. Necromancer will be strong for early and late-game scaling.</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/rogue/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rogue</a>:</strong> Rogue is the underwhelming class this season. <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Flurry" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Rogue_19.webp" alt="Flurry"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Flurry</span></span></a> still works, but it frustrates players. With all the powerful builds basically nerfed by now, no real changes to the Rogue class Specializations, many feel the class is once again left on the side of the road.</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/barbarian/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barbarian</a>:</strong> <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Double Swing" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Barbarian_23.webp" alt="Double Swing"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Double Swing</span></span></a> cleared past 100 in PTR, showing promise, but Barb is still widely seen as mid-tier. <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Whirlwind" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Barbarian_39.webp" alt="Whirlwind"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Whirlwind</span></span></a> and Thorns builds should be strong alternatives.</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/spiritborn/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spiritborn</a>:</strong> The Spiritborn is still very popular, with unique items and Chaos Armor pushing a few builds into S-tier potential.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chaos Armor and the Wildcards</h2>



<p>Season 10 introduces new Chaos Armor items, and those act as overpowered variants of existing <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/how-to-farm-uniques-from-bosses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Uniques</a> across multiple slots. These drops could completely change the meta depending on availability and synergy, potentially making or breaking builds overnight. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Community Strategy</h2>



<p>Some players plan to wait until mid-season for the balance to settle, but others will try it out on day one with Druid or Sorcerer. There is also a growing interest in alts like Necromancer for spooky season, Spiritborn experiments, and unique non-meta builds for those who do not care about the meta race. </p>



<p>No one knows the true Season 10 meta until Blizzard reveals the final patch notes, but for now points go to Druid, Sorcerer, and Chaos Armor builds taking the lead. As always, the first week of the season will <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/tier-lists" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">heavily influence what becomes S-tier</a>.</p>


Is Diablo 4’s Season 10 Meta Already Decided?


<p>Recently, the Communications Workers of America has announced that hundreds of <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo</a> Game Developers are unionizing in the wake of the mass layoffs around the gaming industry. As per a <a href="https://cwa-union.org/news/releases/hundreds-diablo-game-developers-join-communications-workers-america" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">press release</a>, over 450 game developers, artists, engineers, designers, and support staff across the Diablo franchise have formed a union and have been formally recognized by parent company, Microsoft.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Diablo Team Has Unionized</h2>



<p>&#8220;With every subsequent round of mass layoffs, I&#8217;ve witnessed the dread in my coworkers grow stronger because it feels like no amount of hard work is enough to protect us,&#8221; said Kelly Yeo, Team 3 Game Producer on Diablo and organizing committee member. “I am overjoyed that we have formed a union—this is just the first step for us joining a movement spreading across an industry that is tired of living in fear. We are ready to begin fighting for real change alongside our Diablo colleagues.”</p>



<p>“I grew up playing Diablo, and I feel lucky that I get to work at Blizzard on a game that’s very special to me and the gaming community,” said Skye Hoefling, Team 3 Senior Software Engineer II on Diablo and organizing committee member. “But passion can’t protect us from job instability. Our union allows us to focus on making magical experiences for our players instead of worrying about the unstable job industry.”</p>



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<p>This has been a long time coming. Since earlier this year, <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/other-games/news/xbox-cancels-major-games-shuts-down-studio-and-lays-off-thousands" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Microsoft has laid off approximately 9,000 employees</a> across multiple gaming divisions, including Activision Blizzard. Along with these layoffs, several companies have suffered, such as The Initiative, ZeniMax Online Studios, &amp; <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/other-games/news/romero-games-fps-canceled-after-publisher-backs-out" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Romero Games</a>. Additionally, <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/other-games/news/xbox-cancels-contraband-after-four-years-of-development" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">several projects</a>, including <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/other-games/news/perfect-dark-and-everwild-canceled-as-xbox-faces-major-layoffs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Perfect Dark and Everwild, have been canceled</a> as a result of these past layoffs.</p>



<p>The Diablo team is following in the footsteps of their <a href="https://cwa-union.org/news/releases/world-warcraft-employees-gain-union-recognition-communications-workers-america" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">World of Warcraft colleagues who have unionized in the past</a>. This has resulted in over 3,500 workers at Microsoft organizing with CWA to date. Making this an overall wonderful and important win for developers, which will hopefully inspire other teams to form more unions, allowing developers to continue pursuing the ideal workplace environment they deserve.</p>


Hundreds of Diablo Game Developers Join CWA


<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4-season-10-chaos-armor-game-changer-or-grind" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Season 10 introduced something players never expected</a>, and that is <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4-season-10-chaos-armor-explained-full-unique-list" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chaos Armor</a>. Every unique item now has versions for all armor slots: helmet, chest, gloves, pants, and boots. On top of that, they always drop with at least one Greater Affix, making them some of the strongest gear in the game right now. </p>



<p>That means you can run combos nobody thought possible before, turning some of the most basic skills into really fun builds!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Community Loves It</h2>



<p>On the Season 10 PTR, Chaos Armor was a massive success. Players quickly discovered creative combinations and loved the freedom it brought to builds. Many even said it made <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> the most fun it has been since launch. </p>



<p>Naturally, this led to one big question! Will Chaos Armor stay after Season 10 ends?</p>



<p>A lot of Reddit Threads came up where players discussed the future of Chaos Armor, such as this one:</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chaos Armor Goes, but Major Changes Are Coming</h2>



<p>Blizzard&#8217;s community director, <strong>PezRadar</strong>, actually replied in that Reddit, confirming that Chaos Armor is seasonal only. When your characters move to Eternal, the items will lose their &#8220;chaotic&#8221; powers and revert to <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/how-to-farm-uniques-from-bosses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">standard uniques</a>, or simply disappear.</p>



<p>In short, do not expect your god-tier Chaos Armor to survive past the season.</p>



<p>However, in his answer, he also pointed out that <strong>&#8220;<em>fairly large system changes</em>&#8221; are coming with the Season 11 PTR!</strong></p>



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<p>It is probably safe to say that those changes are part of the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/wudijo-hints-at-big-diablo-4-changes-after-private-preview" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">massive game overhaul that has been teased for a couple of months now by content creators</a>! Players have been speculating about this for a long time, but Blizzard has not given a timeline, until now. </p>



<p>What exactly it means is still a mystery, but if it is anything like Chaos Armor, Blizzard is definitely cooking!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Could Chaos Armor Come Back?</h2>



<p>Even though it is temporary, the excitement around Chaos Armor has not gone unnoticed. The community is already asking Blizzard to bring it back, either as a permanent feature or reworked into future itemization updates. </p>



<p>PezRadar teasing that major system changes are planned for Season 11 might just mean that Chaos Armor is a wild test run before the bigger redesign!</p>



<p>If you want to experience Diablo 4 at its most experimental and fun, Season 10 is the time. Chaos Armor will not carry over, but it is opening the door to some of the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/tier-lists" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">most creative builds we have ever seen</a>, and it might just influence the future of the game.</p>


Season 11 Could Rewrite Diablo 4’s Entire Loot System


<p>With the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4 Season 10</a> PTR now closed, players are flooding forums and Reddit with their verdicts, and the reactions are anything but unanimous. Many enjoy the new chaos gear system and quality-of-life changes, but others argue that Blizzard still has not addressed core frustrations with boss fights and crafting.</p>



<p>You can check out one of those Reddit threads here:</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chaos Gear Needs to Stay</h2>



<p>One of the most talked-about additions is the Chaos Armor. This system basically lets players mix and match different uniques in powerful new ways. A lot of players say this opens up more viable builds than any season since launch.</p>



<p>&#8220;<em>Chaos gear is the best thing to come to this game. It should be permanent</em>.&#8221; &#8211; one Reddit user wrote. </p>



<p>Even classes or skills that were previously considered weaker are finding new life. You can finally play <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/rogue/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rogue</a> <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Heartseeker" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Rogue_35.webp" alt="Heartseeker"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Heartseeker</span></span></a> builds without imbuements, or <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/barbarian/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barbarians without having to run three shouts</a>, and many more original builds!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Boss Design Is Not Good</h2>



<p>Another major change is the overhaul to boss farming. You can now kill bosses such as <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/uber-duriel-boss-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Duriel</a>, <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/uber-andariel-boss-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andariel</a>, and the<a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/the-beast-in-the-ice-boss-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Beast in Ice</a> much faster, since their forced immunity phases were removed. A lot of players welcomed the change, but others warned that one-shotting bosses risks making encounters feel hollow. According to players, the base problem is the generally bad boss design. </p>



<p>&#8220;<em>I was one of the people who wanted bosses to be a more core feature. Then Season 9 happened, and I realized Blizzard cannot design a boss fight that&#8217;s both engaging and fair&#8230; so I&#8217;ll happily play again if I can just one shot them</em>.&#8221; </p>



<p>The problem with the current bosses is that they either rely on forced immunities, and that makes powerful builds feel useless, or they are too easily one-shot. Players are asking for meaningful bosses with engaging mechanics and proper rewards. To fix this, the entire boss design needs a revamp. This means less immunity walls or inflated HP, and more creative, fun mechanics that make each fight feel rewarding and exciting.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Infernal Hordes &amp; New Perks &#8211; Mixed Reactions</h2>



<p>The reworked <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/infernal-hordes-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Infernal Hordes activity</a> has received mixed reactions. A lot of players liked the improved chaos waves and Bartuc&#8217;s boss fight, but some found the static arenas repetitive compared to Nightmare Dungeons. </p>



<p>Class-specific perks also landed unevenly. <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/sorcerer/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sorcerers</a> seemed to get standout improvements, but Rogues were left underwhelmed.</p>



<p>&#8220;<em>Rogue rides a line of being either OP or a wet noodle. Right now it&#8217;s stuck in wet noodle mode</em>.&#8221;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Masterworking &amp; Tempering Still a Pain Point</h2>



<p>If there is one thing the community agrees on, it is that <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> still sucks. </p>



<p>Players continue to hate the RNG-heavy crafting system, saying it ruins the excitement of finding a good drop. Many want checkpoints or gear locks to avoid bricking items, and others pointed out that tempering feels even worse when it fails.</p>



<p>&#8220;<em>The excitement of getting a new drop quickly dissipates when I realize I might brick it. Legendary rings are a nightmare</em>.&#8221;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is Season 10 Worth It?</h2>



<p>Despite frustrations, the general consensus leans more positive than past PTRs. The fact that you can create a ton of new exciting builds and the Infernal Hordes changes, <strong>make Season 10 really fun</strong>. </p>



<p>Still, key systems like endgame difficulty scaling, crafting, and boss design remain divisive.  </p>



<p>Season 10 launches soon, and with it, Blizzard faces the challenge of proving if chaos gear and Infernal Hordes are enough to keep players engaged, or if deeper changes are still needed.</p>


Why Diablo 4 Season 10 Could Save the Game, or Break It Forever


<p>Mother&#8217;s blessing surprisingly graces Sanctuary once again, offering increased experience gains and gold. This event runs from now till September 9th. Now is the perfect time to push through Sins of the Horadrim before Diablo 4 <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/diablo-4-latest-season" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Season 10</a> begins on September 23rd.</p>



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<p>However, is <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> releasing too many events too quickly? The community is beginning to feel burned out, as Season 9 was full of numerous events. This is the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/march-of-the-goblins-returns-and-overlaps-with-mothers-blessing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">second Mother&#8217;s Blessing Event</a> in the last three weeks, along with a <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/what-if-diablo-4s-march-of-the-goblins-was-a-permanent-event" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">March of the Goblins</a> event between the two.</p>



<p>While these events are beneficial for players who need to catch up or complete their Battle Pass, the community is beginning to feel a bit of burnout, as a new event seemingly comes along every few weeks.</p>



<p>Does Diablo 4 need more variety in these events, or is the player interest too low towards the end of each season to care about these events?</p>


Diablo 4: Mother’s Blessing Returns Before Season 10


<p>A recent Reddit thread has woken up the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4 community</a>! The post explores when Diablo might finally appear in the game. Players are speculating about the next expansions, story arcs, and Blizzard&#8217;s long-term plans for the franchise! </p>



<p>You can take a look at the Reddit thread here:</p>



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<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:316px" ><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1n0ipyy/forget_the_new_class_to_all_the_lore_heads_out/">Forget the new class. To all the lore heads out there: Do you reckon Diablo will finally make an appearance next year?</a><br> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/IgotnoClue69/">u/IgotnoClue69</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">Mephisto&#8217;s Storyline and the Next Expansion</h2>



<p>Many players agree that the next expansion will likely focus on Mephisto, whose storyline remains unresolved. Some speculate that Mephisto could even use Akarat&#8217;s body as a vessel, potentially setting up Diablo&#8217;s eventual return in a later expansion.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Timeline for Diablo&#8217;s Appearance</h2>



<p>A lot of players want to face the Lord of Terror, but the consensus is that Diablo won&#8217;t appear until at least the third expansion, and this could only happen around 2028. Some suggest his role might first be a cliffhanger tease, before becoming the full antagonist in a later chapter. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Villains</h2>



<p>Diablo is not the only villain from the franchise that players want to see: </p>



<ul>
<li>Baal and Azmodan are expected to feature in future expansions before or alongside Diablo.</li>



<li>Some angels, like Imperius, could return as antagonists, hinting at a revived Heaven vs Hell conflict.</li>



<li>Community opinions are split:
<ul>
<li>Some players favor Mephisto as a more interesting villain.</li>



<li>Others insist Diablo should remain the final boss, closing out the Prime Evil saga.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Expansion Pacing Concerns</h2>



<p>Rod Fergusson had previously confirmed that Blizzard has a 10-12 year roadmap for Diablo, including multiple expansions. And Diablo itself will most likely be our final boss. So he will probably not appear too soon if Blizzard has a long term plan for the game. </p>



<p>However, with recent complaints, it is possible some plans have changed. Many players question if the roadmap is meant strictly for Diablo 4 or hints at a potential Diablo 5. Some even doubt Blizzard can sustain Diablo 4 for a full decade, expecting Diablo and Baal to appear sooner and potentially set the stage for the next game.</p>



<p>A lot of players also worry Blizzard may rush the storyline due to competition from <a href="https://www.poe-vault.com/poe2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Path of Exile 2</a> and <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/titan-quest-2/news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Titan Quest II</a>, or negative player feedback. The worst-case scenario would be fewer expansions than promised, and things being rushed just for the sake of releasing more content faster.</p>



<p>Possible Expansion Structure according to players:</p>



<ul>
<li>Expansion 2: Mephisto-focused, possibly with vessel storyline.</li>



<li>Expansion 3: Introduction of Baal, higher level caps (80-90).</li>



<li>Expansion 4 or 5: Diablo as the ultimate confrontation (level 100).</li>
</ul>



<p>The exact timing of Diablo&#8217;s return remains a mystery, but the Reddit post is full of theories. Mephisto&#8217;s unresolved arc, Baal&#8217;s eventual introduction, and the possibility of Diablo appearing only in a later expansion all point to a carefully paced story, with players debating if Blizzard will stick to its roadmap or accelerate the timeline!</p>


Diablo 4 Fans Fear We Won’t See the Lord of Terror Until 2028


<p>It looks like the Diablo 4 PTR not only included hidden info on the Season 10 pet and Journey, but also the full list of Blessings. Just like before, you unlock these with Smoldering Ashes as you progress through the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/latest-season-journey-for-diablo-4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Season Journey</a>.</p>



<p>If you do not feel like digging through the PTR yourself, here is a quick look at the Blessings that showed up:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">All Known Blessings in Season 10</h2>



<ul>
<li><strong>Urn of Veneration</strong> – Increases how much Viz-Jaq&#8217;taar reputation you earn.</li>



<li><strong>Urn of Blazing Infernal</strong> – Boosts your chance to find a 10-wave <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_DungeonSigils_7.webp" alt="Infernal Compass"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Reputation Cache" data-item-quality="normal">Infernal Compass</span></span></a>.</li>



<li><strong>Urn of Chaotic Armor</strong> – Improves your chances of getting Chaos Armor from the Greater Infernal Cache (repeatable rep reward).</li>



<li><strong>Urn of Nightmare Rifts</strong> – Boosts the drop rate of Nightmare Dungeon Sigils with the Chaos Rift affix.</li>



<li><strong>Second Urn of Blazing Infernal </strong>– This one is kind of a duplicate for now. Chances are, it will get swapped or reworked before launch.</li>
</ul>



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<p>As usual, you spend Smoldering Ashes to <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/season-blessings-in-diablo-4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">upgrade the Blessings you want</a>. If you finish the whole journey, you will eventually unlock and max out all of them. So it is really about choosing what to focus on first.</p>



<p>The new set of blessings clearly ties into the Season 10 mechanics – with a focus on <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/infernal-hordes-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Infernal Hordes system</a>, Chaos loot, and reputation grinding. If you are planning to farm hard, these Blessings will definitely help.</p>


Diablo 4 Season 10 Blessings are all about boosting your grind to find more Chaos Armor through Infernal Hordes, Nightmare Dungeons, and more.

Diablo 4 Season 10 Blessings Are All About Chaos Loot


<p>Looks like the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> PTR may have given us a sneak peek at what is coming in Season 10! The PTR is here so we can test everything, from new content, updated features, to UI changes and more! Typically, you will not necessarily open your cosmetic menu during the PTR, because you will not keep those characters anyway. No one will bother with it. </p>



<p>However, this time you might want to take a look at the pet menu. As I was checking the cosmetics in the PTR build, a new pet showed up in the list! One that is not currently available!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Season 10 Journey Pet</h2>



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<p>The pet is a fox-like creature with glowing red fur and infernal armor, and according to the tooltip, it will be obtainable in Season 10 through the Infernal Chaos Season Journey!</p>



<p>The little fox is called Pandora, and this is the description:</p>



<p><em>&#8220;The Blood-glens are full of their kind,&#8221; whispered Farely the Druid. &#8220;Wolves, carrion-eaters&#8230; foxes. Are they called here by this profane magic? Or born of it?&#8221;</em></p>



<p>For reference, in the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/diablo-4-latest-season" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">current Season 9</a>, the Journey reward pet is unlocked by <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/latest-season-journey-for-diablo-4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">completing Chapter 6: Champion</a>. That chapter usually requires you to progress into Torment 3 difficulty and complete a mix of content, including taking down bosses. It is challenging but still achievable for most players who push through the season.</p>



<p>As we kept exploring this menu, we noticed that Season 10 follows the same pattern. You can expect to unlock this fiery fox pet by completing similar endgame journey tasks, such as:</p>



<ul>
<li>Reach Rank 18 with the Viz Jaq&#8217;taar Reputation</li>



<li>Salvage 5 Chaos Armor at the Blacksmith</li>



<li>Craft any Jewelry Cache at the Jeweler, a Smithy Cache at the Blacksmith, and salvage 99 Ancestral Legendary gear</li>



<li>Complete Pit tier 55 or higher</li>



<li>Improve a Paragon Glyph to Rank 45</li>



<li>Defeat Bartuc</li>



<li>Complete 10 Chaos Waves (in the new Infernal Hordes)</li>
</ul>



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<p>It is unknown if this was intentional or not, but it is our first look at what is likely the Season 10 Seasonal Journey pet reward, and honestly, it might be the best-looking one yet!</p>


Is This the Best Companion Diablo 4 Has Ever Added?


<p>The Season 10 PTR for <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> is ongoing, and players are already talking about it a lot on Reddit. Some say it is the best the game has felt so far, and others think it is still just &#8220;flashy&#8221; seasonal stuff without much depth. So&#8230; is Season 10 really worth jumping into?</p>



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<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:316px" ><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1mv7mj7/season_10_ptr_first_impression/">Season 10 PTR First Impression&#8230;</a><br> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Apprehensive_Room_71/">u/Apprehensive_Room_71</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">Chaos Rifts and Infernal Hordes</h2>



<p>One of the big new features, Chaos Rifts, are showing up during <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/helltide-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Helltides</a>, and people are finding them surprisingly tough! Especially the Legendary versions. A lot of players like that they actually feel challenging. </p>



<p>The new <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/infernal-hordes-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Infernal Hordes</a> are also rather fun, though some PTR bugs made it tricky for people to unlock the higher torment versions.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chaos Armor</h2>



<p>The star of the PTR so far seems to be <strong>Chaos Armor</strong>, which is letting players try out all kinds of wild builds. The new powers are pushing things much further. Here are a few stand-out builds that are really fun, and working incredibly well during the PTR:</p>



<ul>
<li>One <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/spiritborn/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spiritborn</a> build gives a permanent 180% damage boost if you stack the right uniques:
<ul>
<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_Glaive_e001_7.webp" alt="Wushe Nak Pa"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Glaive" data-item-quality="unique">Wushe Nak Pa</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_Helms_Unique_2.webp" alt="Harmony of Ebewaka"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Helm" data-item-quality="unique">Harmony of Ebewaka</span></span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>



<li><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/rogue/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rogues</a> are trying out full <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Heartseeker" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Rogue_35.webp" alt="Heartseeker"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Heartseeker</span></span></a> builds, skipping <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Poison Imbuement" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Rogue_55.webp" alt="Poison Imbuement"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Poison Imbuement</span></span></a>/<a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Shadow Imbuement" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Rogue_59.webp" alt="Shadow Imbuement"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Shadow Imbuement</span></span></a>/<a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Cold Imbuement" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Rogue_51.webp" alt="Cold Imbuement"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Cold Imbuement</span></span></a> completely.</li>



<li><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/sorcerer/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sorcerers</a> are going extreme with mana shield builds:
<ul>
<li>5k mana + 40 HP + <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_Legs_Unique_5.webp" alt="Axial Conduit"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Pants" data-item-quality="unique">Axial Conduit</span></span></a> + <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Hydra" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_83.webp" alt="Hydra"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Hydra</span></span></a> costing 10% mana instead of 500</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



<p>For some, this is what they have been waiting for! A season that actually changes how classes are played, rather than another round of gimmicky modifiers. This time, you can actually come up with unique and original builds, and even make abilities work that were not doing their job before!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Other Side of the Debate</h2>



<p>Not everyone is sold, though. A chunk of the community feels it is still just another round of temporary seasonal buffs. The main complaints are:</p>



<ul>
<li>Still no real endgame grind like leaderboards.</li>



<li>Seasonal powers do not stick around after the season.</li>



<li>Blizzard seems to save the big system updates for paid expansions, not the free seasons.</li>
</ul>



<p>As one player put it: &#8220;<em>Yeah it&#8217;s fun now, but D4 still feels behind other similar games</em>.&#8221;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">So, Is It Worth Playing?</h2>



<p>Right now, Season 10 looks like it has some of the most fun and creative stuff we have seen in Diablo 4 yet. Chaos Rifts are tough, builds feel broken in a good way, and the variety is keeping people busy on the PTR. The real question is will this excitement last? Or will it just fade once the seasonal theme is gone. </p>



<p>Either way, it feels like Blizzard might finally be moving in the right direction with Season 10!</p>


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