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Barbarian

Druid

Necromancer

Rogue

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<p><strong>In Case You Missed It</strong>&#8230;</p>



<p>Blizzard just made the full, official Diablo soundtrack available on almost every music streaming platform. If you have been wanting to listen to the game&#8217;s dark and moody tracks outside of Sanctuary, you can now do it anywhere! </p>



<p>This includes <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjIgKyfYS7eNBxShI0mUEw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">music from every Diablo game</a>, not just Diablo IV, giving you the chance to revisit iconic tracks from across the series.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where to Find It</h2>



<p>The complete playlist is <a href="https://bio.to/Diablo-Music" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">available on</a> Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and more. Just search for Diablo (the official playlist is called &#8220;The Music of Diablo&#8221;) and you will find everything from the eerie tones of Diablo 1 to the cinematic tracks of Diablo 4.</p>



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<p>The soundtrack has always been a big part of Diablo&#8217;s atmosphere, and now you can add every track to your playlists and listen to them anywhere. It is a great way to bring a bit of Sanctuary with you, even when you are not playing.</p>



<p>You can also check Blizzard&#8217;s announcement on X below, or <a href="https://bio.to/Diablo-Music" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">head straight to your favorite platform.</a></p>



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You Can Now Stream Every Diablo Soundtrack Anywhere


<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a>&#8216;s future expansion is technically not that far away anymore! As season pass, the community is already heads deep into trying to figure out what the next class could be! </p>



<p>Over on Reddit, a ton of players have started to share what class they would want to see next, and there are a few really cool ideas in there! And also a few good, funny memes. Some options seem very unlikely to happen, but they are definitely worth mentioning! And who knows, it may not be for the next expansion, but there will be more afterward, so you never know what can happen!</p>



<p>We gathered some ideas from the following Reddit thread, in case Blizzard needs hints on what class to go for next:</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Who We Would Want to Get, but Will Most Likely Not Be Next</h2>



<p>Here are the few candidates that were mentioned multiple times, but that most people think will probably not happen. At least not soon!</p>



<ul>
<li>Witch Doctor: 
<ul>
<li>Most agree this would be too similar to <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/necromancer/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Necromancer</a>, <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/druid/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Druid</a>, and even <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/spiritborn/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spiritborn</a> class. Although, some noted that you can not turn into a chicken yet.</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Monk: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/spiritborn/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spiritborn</a> already also seems to cover the ground for Monk. It would not really bring anything new.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



<p>Of course, the door is always open, and this does not mean we would never get those classes, but for the time being it seems unlikely. Current classes already cover a ton of features that Witch Doctor or Monk would have.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Could Be the Class?</h2>



<p>The most popular theory is of course the Paladin, Templar, Crusader-type class. Some would want your typical healing/shielder Paladin, while others want some unique and original class that can mix and match two different things! The biggest reason players want a Knight type of class, is because it would finally add proper support, such as an actual class that is viable in group play, can heal and shield party-members.</p>



<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/wow/shadow-priest-pve-dps-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shadow Priest</a>:
<ul>
<li>Holy and Shadow magic mix, that would be inspired by the Shadow Priest from <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/wow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">World of Warcraft</a>.</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Templar:
<ul>
<li>It would fit inside the current lore. May represent the lineage of Inarius and Lilith, mixing light and dark powers.</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Holy Knight:
<ul>
<li>With the current state of the church in the game, Holy Knight, or Holy Paladin would also make sense. With abilities such as healing or shielding.</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Crusader: 
<ul>
<li>This one would again be some sort of Holy Knight type of class, but with buffs for the whole team, similar to pulling aggro or actually be a tank-like class.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



<p>Players are also hoping this class could support different builds, like the possibility to play it more classic Paladin-style, or on the other hand leaning into a darker, Death Knight-like spec.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Will Shields Finally Matter?</h2>



<p>One thing the thread revealed is that a lot of players did not even know shields are currently usable by some classes (like Necromancer). But this just emphasizes that players want a true shield-focused class. Something that makes really use of the 1H + Shield, and that is not just cosmetic.</p>



<ul>
<li>Unique class mechanics tied to the use of Shields</li>



<li>Uniques and Mythic shields as loot</li>



<li>Support or tank builds that actually pull aggro and buff the squad more, or can heal and shield</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Expansion-Only Release?</h2>



<p>Most of the community agrees that the next class will sadly not drop as a free update. Based on Diablo history, Blizzard is likely saving it for the next paid expansion. </p>



<p>Still, some are holding out hope for a surprise free class, but expectations are low. A lot of players would love it if something like a new class would be accessible to everyone, and not a paid DLC. A lot still did not have the possibility to try out Spiritborn, especially with the current price of things.</p>



<p>One thing is sure, players are still hyped to see what will come next, and maybe Blizzard will surprise everyone with another completely new class!</p>


Holy Knight Hybrid or Witch Doctor – Who Is Next for Diablo IV?


<p>The <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> community is rallying behind a simple idea! To bring back the <em>March of the Goblins</em> event every season. On the <a href="https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/d4/t/midseason-event-march-of-the-goblins/228504" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official forums</a>, players are heavily discussing this topic, asking why this event would deserve a permanent spot in every season. And honestly, it is hard to argue with them.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Is March of the Goblins Again?</h2>



<p>Originally introduced in Season 7, March of the Goblins was a midseason event that was basically about Goblins. You know, those little gremlins-looking things that keep running from you when you try to steal their loot bags. You could find a Goblin Statue in Kyovashad, and killing Goblins would increase your reputation on there. </p>



<p>The more Treasure Goblins you would kill, the higher you would increase your Goblin Reputation. When reaching certain milestones, you would get pretty nice rewards. It also came with a massive boost to goblin spawn rates, so you were able to encounter hordes of loot-filled little thingies running all around the place. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Does the Community Want</h2>



<p>The thread, posted on July 22, opened a really wide discussion. Some feel that the event is getting reused too often, many others love it and want it to become a main event every season. Kind of like how Mother&#8217;s Blessing XP boosts or Double Whisper Caches come around regularly. Multiple reasons are listed as to why players want this event to come back so much:</p>



<ul>
<li>It is easy fun and good loot, so why not repeat it?</li>



<li>Goblins are getting rarer lately, this brings them back in force.</li>



<li>The reputation tracker was surprisingly well done.</li>
</ul>



<p>There are even calls for a &#8220;<em>Double Goblin Spawn</em>&#8221; weekend, just to keep things entertaining and fun!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Ideas, More Chaos</h2>



<p>The thread also ended up in fun directions, with players sharing their ideas about how the event could be made even more fun and rewarding:</p>



<ul>
<li>A &#8220;<em>Darkening of Tristram</em>&#8221; style Goblin Vault. You would clear 16 dungeon levels and fight Diablo to unlock a one-time seasonal portal to Greed&#8217;s Vault.</li>



<li>A new mode called &#8220;<em>Troll Hunt</em>&#8220;:
<ul>
<li>Trolls are named after forum users and hidden across the game.</li>



<li>Clues lead to hunting them, and the rewards include random unequipped stash items from the troll.</li>



<li>Troll characters scale with their real in-game stats and activity.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Once you kill a troll, they are flagged and can hunt you down to reclaim their item.</li>



<li>Basically a fun new PvP mode.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



<p>On top of the Goblin event, players also went over other seasonal events, such as collaborations, Winter/Christmas, Anniversary&#8230; and came up with ideas to make them better:</p>



<ul>
<li>Collaborations (like the Berserk one) should be more meaningful and rewarding. Locking the coolest rewards behind the shop and making the event barely interesting overall, is just forcing players to rush through in one day and not look back at it ever again. </li>



<li>Seasonal events, such as Winter Events, should be more unique and rewarding. Instead of just putting back the exact same event, with the same story, mechanics, and rewards, is not interesting. They should be redesigned each time, so even players who play each season can have fun doing them again. And adding new rewards also makes it more valuable to replay those events. </li>



<li>Anniversary events should be more meaningful. Take the opportunity to rewards the players that are sticking to your game over the years. Offer sets of cosmetics with quality designed gear that any class can wear, and an original mount and pet. Add a cool little event with an interesting story and some quests to go through. </li>
</ul>



<p>What comes from this discussion in the end is that, behind all the goblin love, there is a deeper frustration. Players want more new seasonal content. Many feel that Diablo 4 keeps forcing players to buy more things, but on the other side, Blizzard is holding back on good and rewarding events. Even small wins like recurring events with new twists to them could go a long way to keep things interesting.</p>


What if Diablo 4’s March of the Goblins Was a Permanent Event?

<p>Blizzard just <a href="https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24215995/diablo-iv-patch-notes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shared details</a> about the upcoming Patch 2.3.2 for Diablo 4, and although this update is mainly bug fixes, it addresses some frustrating issues players have been dealing with across the base game and <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/diablo-4-latest-season/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Stands Out in This Patch</h2>



<ul>
<li><strong>Seasonal Quest Fixes:</strong> Progression blockers in quests like <em>Wisdom&#8217;s Chosen</em> and <em>The Priestess Horadrim</em> have been resolved.</li>



<li><strong>Nightmare Dungeon Rewards:</strong> <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/nightmare-dungeon-guide/#escalating_nightmares_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Escalating Nightmare Dungeons</a> now properly grant Horadric Reward Caches when using the Equipment Delve affix.</li>



<li><strong>Boss Changes:</strong> Echo of Lilith&#8217;s phase transitions and the Butcher getting stuck on Horadric Chests are finally fixed.</li>



<li><strong>Events and Dungeons:</strong> The Sunken Library now requires its final boss to be defeated before you can complete it, and event mastery rewards should drop as expected.</li>



<li><strong>Other Fixes:</strong> A bunch of UI, map icon, and Lucky Hit bugs are gone, along with general performance and stability improvements.</li>
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<p>Below are the full official patch notes from Blizzard for Patch 2.3.2:</p>



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<h1 style="text-align: center; color: #1e8449;">Vessel of Hatred</h1>
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<li>Fixed an issue where Kirma in the Kichuk Stronghold could be lured outside the boss area.</li>
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<h2>Bug Fixes</h2>
<h3>Accessibility</h3>
<ul>
<li>Fixed an issue where chat channels and tabs were not read by the Screen Reader.</li>
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<h3>Season of Sins of the Horadrim</h3>
<ul>
<li>Fixed an issue where progression for the <i>Wisdom&#8217;s Chosen</i> Seasonal Quest could be blocked if the Bandit&#8217;s Scrawl was dropped.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Torn Scroll quest item in <i>The Priestess Horadrim</i> Quest could not be removed from the player&#8217;s inventory.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where you could attempt to socket a Horadric Jewel into a non-jewelry item if there was something already socketed in the item.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where claiming Season Journey rewards could fail if there were multiple chapter rewards available.</li>
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<li>Fixed an issue where the Warmaster in Maugan&#8217;s Works could spawn in a Strongroom.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Strongrooms could not be exited even if the boss was not defeated.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Sunken Library dungeon could be completed without finishing the final objective to defeat the boss.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Horadric Reward Cache wasn’t always rewarded to the player after completing an Escalating Nightmare Dungeon with the Equipment Delve affix.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Cultist Horde Escalation affix didn&#8217;t properly apply the Bonus Life to monsters.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Lesser Aegis Escalation affix applied the incorrect barrier value to monsters.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where an Escalating Nightmare couldn&#8217;t properly continue if the Strongroom and base dungeon had the same boss.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Butcher could get stuck on Horadric Chests.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Animus could disappear if too many items were on the ground.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where no reward chest would spawn after completing the mastery for the Ravenous Soul event.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where completing the Last Stand event inside a Strongroom could also complete a Dungeon.</li>
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<li>Fixed an issue where the Endurant Faith unique gloves could trigger Lucky Hit effects from the player towards themselves.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Echo of Lilith could get stuck in her first phase if her health dropped too quickly.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Guardian&#8217;s Lair in The Pit could be hard to reach in certain circumstances.</li>
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Diablo 4 Patch 2.3.2 Fixes Season 9’s Biggest Headaches


<p>In <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a>, chasing the meta is one thing, but sometimes, it is more fun to just get weird with it. A recent Reddit thread asked players to share their most fun or random builds, and people actually had a ton of unique and fun ideas to share! You get crazy combos, theme-focused experiments, and just really fun stuff to play! You may not go past Torment 2 or 3 with those, but one thing is sure, the game will suddenly be much more fun for you!</p>



<p>Here is the original post if you want to check it out:</p>



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<p>We gathered what we think are the coolest option for you!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Shock Sorcerer Madness</h2>



<p>Let&#8217;s start with the one that got the most upvotes! A Shock-only <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/sorcerer/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sorcerer</a> who uses nothing but electric skills to cause chaos.</p>



<ul>
<li>Combines <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_Wands_23.webp" alt="The Oculus"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Wand" data-item-quality="unique">The Oculus</span></span></a> an<a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip">d <img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Season09_Items_2.webp" alt="Propulsion"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Horadric Spellcraft" data-item-quality="unique">Propulsion</span></span></a> to teleport directly into mobs and explode them in AoE.</li>



<li>Uses Shock <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Familiar" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_120.webp" alt="Familiar"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Familiar</span></span></a> and <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Lightning Spear" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_27.webp" alt="Lightning Spear"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Lightning Spear</span></span></a> to keep enemies stunned nonstop.</li>



<li>Viable up to Pit 65 with level 15 glyphs.</li>



<li>Bosses? Not so much, but it guaranties you an electrifying, funny ride.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Fun Sorcerer Builds to Try Out</h2>



<ul>
<li>Fireball: A more classic build that is still very viable in endgame content, and on top of that pretty fun to play.</li>



<li><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Ball Lightning" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_35.webp" alt="Ball Lightning"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Ball Lightning</span></span></a> + <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Lightning Spear" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_27.webp" alt="Lightning Spear"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Lightning Spear</span></span></a>: Can&#8217;t decide if you go <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Ball Lightning" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_35.webp" alt="Ball Lightning"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Ball Lightning</span></span></a> or <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Lightning Spear" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_27.webp" alt="Lightning Spear"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Lightning Spear</span></span></a>? Just pair both with <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_Amulets_14.webp" alt="Esadora's Overflowing Cameo"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Amulet" data-item-quality="unique">Esadora&#8217;s Overflowing Cameo</span></span></a> for nonstop crackling energy explosions.</li>



<li><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Inferno" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_15.webp" alt="Inferno"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Inferno</span></span></a> + <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Blizzard" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_51.webp" alt="Blizzard"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Blizzard</span></span></a>: Because why not burn and freeze everything at once? It seems Sorcerer players have a hard time deciding between two different builds so we just combining them now.</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_Items_Legs_204.webp" alt="Iceheart Brais"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Pants" data-item-quality="unique">Iceheart Brais</span></span></a> Chain Reaction: Freeze enemies, then let <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Frost Nova" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_75.webp" alt="Frost Nova"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Frost Nova</span></span></a> and <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Ice Shards" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_91.webp" alt="Ice Shards"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Ice Shards</span></span></a> do the rest.</li>



<li><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Chain Lightning" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_39.webp" alt="Chain Lightning"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Chain Lightning</span></span></a>: Once among the most powerful builds, now a bit left on the side, but some still find it extremely fun! And it should still get you through most content easily!</li>



<li>Pure Ice Mage: Not super lethal, but you will freeze the whole screen like a walking Crowd Control machine. Just, don&#8217;t expect to kill anything. But at least they also will not follow you or be able to kill you.</li>



<li>Frost-Over-Frost: This one is really fun and sort of turns you into a frost machine-gun, focused on triggering extra <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Ice Shards" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Sorceress_91.webp" alt="Ice Shards"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Ice Shards</span></span></a> from frozen enemies.</li>



<li>Iceheart Brais Build: Freeze, shatter, repeat — perfect for dense packs and chain kills.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Necromancers Are Being Weird as Always</h2>



<p>Between corpses, bloody explosions, and weird combos, <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/necromancer/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Necromancers</a> definitely got creative:</p>



<ul>
<li><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Blood Lance" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Necromancer_11.webp" alt="Blood Lance"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Blood Lance</span></span></a> + <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Blood Surge" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Necromancer_19.webp" alt="Blood Surge"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Blood Surge</span></span></a>: If you want it all very bloody, might as well combine <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Blood Lance" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Necromancer_11.webp" alt="Blood Lance"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Blood Lance</span></span></a> and <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Blood Surge" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Necromancer_19.webp" alt="Blood Surge"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Blood Surge</span></span></a> with <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_Gloves_Unique_2.webp" alt="Cruor's Embrace"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Gloves" data-item-quality="unique">Cruor&#8217;s Embrace</span></span></a> and you are ready for a ton of corpse explosions.</li>



<li>Curse Builds: Basically you use all the Affliction passives. Apparently it allows you to level really fast, but not really made for T4.</li>



<li>Frozen Minion Necro: A bit of a weird combo using freeze effects with heavy axe damage.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Druid Doing Druid Things</h2>



<p>Lots of pets, and rabies, just <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/druid/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Druid</a> things:</p>



<ul>
<li><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Cataclysm" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Druid_7.webp" alt="Cataclysm"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Cataclysm</span></span></a> <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Lightning Storm" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Druid_96.webp" alt="Lightning Storm"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Lightning Storm</span></span></a> Druid: Also described as a &#8220;walking Category 6 hurricane.&#8221; Do you really want me to say more about this one?</li>



<li>Poison <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Rabies" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Druid_91.webp" alt="Rabies"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Rabies</span></span></a> Druid: If all you want to do is run around poisoning stuff, this DoT masterclass combined to <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Grizzly Rage" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Druid_27.webp" alt="Grizzly Rage"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Grizzly Rage</span></span></a> is a ton of fun that can even get you through Torment 4!</li>



<li>All-Pet Druid: Not meta. Just pets. A TON of pets.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Barbarians Builds That Are Not Just Shouts</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/barbarian/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barbarians</a> have had it with the forced Shouts builds that run the meta since Season 1, and they are coming up with pretty cool alternatives:</p>



<ul>
<li><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Dust Devil's Aspect" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/aspects/offensive.webp" alt="Dust Devil's Aspect"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-codex-text">Dust Devil&#8217;s Aspect</span></span></a> Barbarian: This is not that popular anymore among the meta builds, but it is still a really fun build to play, and if you want something that can easily disturb world bosses, go for it.</li>



<li>Fields of Crimson Quake: Blood pools and <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Dust Devil's Aspect" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/aspects/offensive.webp" alt="Dust Devil's Aspect"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-codex-text">Dust Devil&#8217;s Aspect</span></span></a> for bloody chaos.</li>



<li><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> Twister Barb: Powerful and fun, not much to say here.</li>



<li>Lightning Barb: Just <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Lunging Strike" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Barbarian_79.webp" alt="Lunging Strike"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Lunging Strike</span></span></a> and raw lightning crits via Horadric power.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rogue and Spiritborn </h2>



<p>For some reason, those two seem to be a bit less popular under the creative build options. For <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/spiritborn/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spiritborn</a> it may just be due to the class being overall fun to play, and having quite various builds available compared to others. For <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/rogue/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rogue</a>, however, it may actually indicate how the class is a bit left behind. Not a single person shared their unique Rogue build in the Reddit&#8217;s comment section.</p>



<ul>
<li>Spiritborn Poison: Basically just poison-only centipede-style build. No bothering with other spirits or powers.</li>



<li>Spirit Charge Build: This one seems really fun as it spawns mini ghost warriors to fight with you. Feels like commanding a squad.</li>



<li>Useless Uniques Build: This technically could work for any class. You just have to use only underwhelming uniques. Surprisingly, it seems to work, and end up in some really fun builds.</li>
</ul>



<p>Many builds are based on theme-first ideas, like all-fire, all-poison, all-lightning&#8230; Paragon boards and gear scaling play a huge role in making weird builds work. With the current <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/diablo-4-latest-season" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">season</a> focusing on <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/nightmare-dungeon-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nightmare Dungeons</a> and the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/horadric-spells-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Horadric powers</a> that give you a lot of things to work with, it lets players experiment more freely. For many, the fun is in trying new things, not just clearing Uber bosses. So do not hesitate to just try things out! In theory, anything can work.</p>


Forget the Meta – Most Fun Diablo 4 Builds Players Came up With


<p>With the release of Season 9, Blizzard has (somewhat quietly) fixed one of the longest-running loot complaints in Diablo 4: <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-magic-item-color">Magic</mark> and <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-rare-item-color">Rare</mark> items no longer drop in Torment Nightmare Dungeons. In case you did not know or have not reached <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/world-tier-difficulty/#torment_difficulties" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Torment difficulty</a> yet, Nightmare Dungeons finally do not flood you with low-tier gear anymore.</p>



<p>Up until the launch of this season, players running high-tier content were pretty fed up with their screens being covered with useless blue and yellow items. With Season 9&#8217;s dungeon revamp and the arrival of <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/nightmare-dungeon-guide/#escalating_nightmares_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Escalating Nightmares</a>, this change could not have come at a better time!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border"><img decoding="async" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image-4.webp" alt="Season 9 Nightmare Dungeon Loot Change" class="wp-image 85738" style="border-radius:8px"/></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fans Welcome the Change (But Stay Cautious)</h2>



<p>Nevertheless, some fans are cautious though, pointing out that similar fixes in past patches did not always work as intended. However, it seems that this one holds, and it is a big quality-of-life win for anyone farming endgame loot.</p>



<p>If you want to see what players are saying about this change, check out this Reddit thread that triggered plenty of discussion around all the Season 9 updates, Sins of the Horadrim:</p>



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<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:316px" ><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1lm2x3a/patch_notes_are_up_230_build_66482_all/">Patch notes are up! 2.3.0 Build #66482 (All Platforms)—July 1, 2025</a><br> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/st0rmfury/">u/st0rmfury</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">Ancestral Drops Are Tier-Based Now</h2>



<p>Blizzard did not stop with removing &#8216;trash&#8217; loot. Ancestral item drop chances now scale with Nightmare Dungeon (tier/torment) difficulty. This includes bosses and uniques, meaning the higher you push, the better your odds of getting something worth keeping.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border"><img decoding="async" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/s9-ancestral-change.webp" alt="Ancestral Loot Change Season 9 - Diablo 4" class="wp-image 85739" style="border-radius:8px"/></figure>



<p>The change ties directly into the new <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/horadric-strongrooms/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Strongroom</a> and Escalating Nightmare mechanics, which already made higher-difficulty dungeons more rewarding.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Less Clutter, More Focus</h2>



<p>Although there are still many players who would love to see <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-magic-item-color">Magic</mark> and <mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-rare-item-color">Rare</mark> items removed entirely from endgame content, this is at least a great start. If you are running higher-tier <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/the-pit-of-the-artificers-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pits</a> or pushing Torment difficulty <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/nightmare-dungeon-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nightmare Dungeons</a> in Season 9, you will definitely feel the difference.</p>



<hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>



<p>For more updates on Season 9, check out our <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/">Diablo 4 news hub</a> for the latest changes and guides.</p>


Torment Nightmare Dungeons No Longer Drop Weak Gear


<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/diablo-4-latest-season" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Season 9</a> of <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> is still ongoing, and with the game being free on consoles right now, a lot of new players are joining and taking on the bosses. On Reddit, a player who recently finished <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/vessel-of-hatred-overview" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vessel of hatred</a> and finally entered Torment 4 to fight <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/harbinger-of-hatred-boss-guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Harbinger of Hatred</a>, realized that the fight mechanics, were actually disabling his build!</p>



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<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:316px" ><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/diablo4/comments/1m7tl2r/harbinger_of_hatred_screws_over_pulverize_druid/">Harbinger of Hatred screws over Pulverize Druid</a><br> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/torzini/">u/torzini</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">Pulverize Druid Is Having a Very Bad Time</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/shifter-pulverize-druid-build" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pulverize Druid</a> is one of the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/tier-lists" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">best builds</a> you can play this season, but it does seem to have an issue with Harbinger of Hatred specifically. </p>



<p>&#8220;<em>Picking up one of Akarat&#8217;s golden light orbs immediately forces you out of Grizzly Rage and puts it on full cooldown,</em>&#8221; the post explains.</p>



<p>Yep. The mechanic meant to help you actually punishes you by ending your <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Grizzly Rage" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Druid_27.webp" alt="Grizzly Rage"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Grizzly Rage</span></span></a> and even puts it back on full cooldown after. This is definitely something that can completely ruin your rotation, and make the fight quite longer.</p>



<p>Other players seem to have had the same issue with minion <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/necromancer/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Necromancers</a>, where they struggled because the minion keep attacking portals until they die. Some people just avoid the orb mechanic entirely on purpose just to not have to bother with it.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">But Is It a Bug, or Intentional?</h2>



<p>Interestingly, some players believe the <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Grizzly Rage" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://static.icy-veins.com/wp/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DUI_Skills_Druid_27.webp" alt="Grizzly Rage"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-text">Grizzly Rage</span></span></a> interaction is working as intended in this fight, and it would be what we consider &#8220;normal&#8221; that is the actual &#8220;bug&#8221;. According to one comment:</p>



<p>&#8220;<em>It&#8217;s currently bugged where we can recast Grizzly Rage before cooldown, that&#8217;s not meant to happen and will probably be fixed next season</em>.&#8221;</p>



<p>If that is true, it does not look good for the future of Pulverize Druid. </p>



<p>Until then, maybe just don&#8217;t pick up the glowing golden orb of doom, and you should be fine. </p>


Diablo 4’s Harbinger of Hatred Breaks Builds!


<p>Blizzard is adding another game to the Chinese market! They renewed the partnership with NetEase, and after that, <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a> has finally been approved for release in China! This means the game is joining World of Warcraft and Diablo Immortal! </p>



<p>This is a really big moment for Blizzard in China. Especially since it has been a while, and it left millions of Chinese players without access to most of their games. With Diablo 4 now on the official licensing list from <a href="https://www.nppa.gov.cn/bsfw/jggs/yxspjg/jkwlyxspxx/202501/t20250121_883081.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">China&#8217;s National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA)</a>, the game can finally legally be launched and monetized in China.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Separate Version With Regional Differences?</h2>



<p>As we already know, the World of Warcraft and Diablo Immortal versions in China are quite different from the one we have. This means that Diablo 4 will most likely also get various changes compared to the global version. Chinese players will probably get a separate, localized version of the game. </p>



<p>Previous Blizzard titles in China typically get the following changes:</p>



<ul>
<li>A separate client (not the global Battle.net version)</li>



<li>Players need a Mainland China ID to register</li>



<li>Exclusive content, such as Chinese New Year events, localized cosmetics, or custom in-game events</li>



<li>Slight balance or interface changes even, to fit the local player preferences</li>
</ul>



<p>Of course, the core gameplay will be the same! But Chinese players may receive unique content that we will not get in the international version of Diablo 4.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Censorship and Regulation Changes </h2>



<p>On top of the additional content, all games released in China have to line up with strict government regulations on content. This usually means developers have to change or even remove things such as:</p>



<ul>
<li>Things like Skeletons, skulls, and other violent or gory looking things (<a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/necromancer/builds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Necromancer</a> is definitely not going to escape this one)</li>



<li>Too much supernatural or religious references</li>



<li>Storylines that do not align with the cultural or political views</li>
</ul>



<p>For example, Diablo Immortal&#8217;s Chinese version already had a few changes to some visuals or specific content. World of Warcraft often has different dialogues. Diablo 4 will probably not escape the changes, given it is quite gore and such. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Will the Chinese Version Be Region-Locked?</h2>



<p>It will most likely be locked, yes. WoW and Diablo Immortal are region-locked already.</p>



<ul>
<li>The Chinese Diablo 4 will run on NetEase servers, and those are separate from global servers</li>



<li>Players outside of China will not be able to access this version at all, unless they register with a valid Chinese ID</li>



<li>Cross-play or content sharing between Chinese and global accounts will probably not work at all either</li>
</ul>



<p>However, now that the license is approved, Blizzard and NetEase are expected to announce the launch window for Diablo 4 in China! This will probably come with a ton of details on the price, monetization, platforms, and most likely a ton of teasers for the unique content and events. </p>



<p>One thing is sure, this not only brings the game to millions of new players, but also proves that the relation between Blizzard and NetEase is still going on! The risk being, global players might soon get jealous of the content they get overseas!</p>


Diablo IV Officially Licensed in China – What Changes

<p>With <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo IV</a> being free on PlayStation this month, a lot of new players are joining Sanctuary! Once you made it through the campaign, it is when the real game starts. You have to go grind for the best loot possible, and for this, you need to look for various materials that will allow you to open the chests once you beat <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/lair-boss-system-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lair Bosses</a>. But what are Lair Bosses? And how do I know what they can drop? </p>



<p>Do not worry, we got you covered with a small recap on what Lair Bosses actually are, how to get their loot, and what exactly you can get from them!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Are Lair Bosses?</h2>



<p>Lair Bosses are basically the most powerful bosses you can farm from Torment 1 to Torment 4 for rare and powerful loot. Each boss also has a unique loot pool. So if you want a specific <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/how-to-farm-uniques-from-bosses/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unique item</a> for your build, this is how you target farm those! </p>



<p>Each lair Boss is located somewhere else. You can typically see their locations on your map, but if you want to know where they are, you can check out our in-depth <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/lair-boss-system-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lair Boss Guide</a>!</p>



<p>Once you found the Lair Boss you needed, it is time to kill him. Be careful, as some of those can be quite annoying! When the boss is dead, you will notice a Hoard chest! This is where your loot comes from. In order to open it, however, you need specific key materials. Each boss requires different mats, and they can be found in various activities all over the game. </p>



<p>Again, if you need the specific locations, check out our guide:</p>




        <a target="_blank" class="custom-button" href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/lair-boss-system-guide/">
            <span>Diablo IV Lair Boss Guide</span>
        </a>




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



<p>You may also wonder, but how exactly does the loot work? How many chances do I have to get the Unique I want? Well here is a little breakdown for beginners, or those who need a recap:</p>



<ul>
<li>The first Unique from each boss is guaranteed to be from that boss&#8217;s loot pool.</li>



<li>After that:
<ul>
<li>50% chance for more Uniques from the boss pool</li>



<li>50% from the general Unique pool</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Torment 3+ guarantees at least one extra Unique drop.</li>



<li>Torment 4 can drop up to 7 Uniques total!</li>



<li>Group Bonus:
<ul>
<li>For each extra player in your party, the boss has a +33% chance to drop an extra Unique from their pool. </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What About Mythic Uniques?</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/how-to-farm-uber-uniques/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mythic uniques</a> can in theory drop from anywhere, but some Bosses do have a higher chance:</p>



<ul>
<li><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 <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/harbinger-of-hatred-boss-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Harbinger of Hatred</a> have double the Mythic Unique drop rate compared to other bosses.</li>



<li><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/belial-boss-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Belial</a> guarantees an Ancestral Unique in his loot and has the highest Mythic Unique drop chance of all.</li>
</ul>



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



<p>As mentioned before, each boss as its unique loot pool. Some uniques can drop from more than one boss, but most of the time they will all have specific loot. </p>



<p>There are a certain amount of Uniques per class, and on top of that more general Uniques that can be used by all classes. </p>



<p>If you know what Unique you need, but you do not know who drops it, you should check out our Unique farming guide! We cover each boss in detail, their full loot pool, and tips on how to defeat them:</p>




        <a target="_blank" class="custom-button" href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/how-to-farm-uniques-from-bosses/">
            <span>Uniques &amp; Mythic Loot Pool</span>
        </a>




<p>Now you are ready to grind the proper boss, may RNG be on your side!</p>

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<p>A recent Reddit thread that was going over PlayStation trophies, ended up around a much more important problem. <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diablo 4</a>&#8216;s PvP zones are basically dead at this point. This makes it almost impossible to complete the last few PlayStation trophies or achievements that require PvP kills.</p>



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<p>One player wrote: &#8220;<em>I have been sitting in the Fields of Hatred for hours. Not a single person showed up</em>&#8220;.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Community&#8217;s Solution? Work Together!</h2>



<p>It is not new that the Diablo 4 PvP zones are not really popular, but as seasons come and go, they are less and less populated. So if you are new and want to get some achievements done, the risk is that you will walk around the Fields of Hatred for a few hours alone, wondering what you&#8217;re doing with your life. </p>



<p>However, players found a small solution! They have started to team up in parties with others who also need the PvP achievements! Once you are in a party, head into the PvP zone, disband the party, and simply take turns killing each other! </p>



<p>While it does sound a little bit like cheating the system, at this point it is really just the only solution left. A few players have confirmed that the workaround does unlock the PlayStation Trophy and game achievements properly, so if you only have those left, now is the time to find a party!</p>



<p>Of course, keep it always friendly. Make sure everyone got their turn, confirm that the achievement unlocked for the whole party and no one was left out before you leave!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Sign of Bigger Issues? </h2>



<p>Sure, the workaround is clever, but it also highlights a real problem! Diablo 4&#8217;s PvP experience is not the best. Low population in PvP areas and lack of actual goals in those zone, mean many players skip it entirely, leaving behind a ghost town for the few that find it interesting. </p>



<p>We can only hope that Blizzard took PvP into account when they are working on their &#8220;big changes&#8221;. Many players have shared how they would love to participate if things such as:</p>



<ul>
<li>Real PvP boss fights</li>



<li>PvP Guild fights</li>



<li>Having the possibility to get exclusive seasonal PvP rewards</li>
</ul>



<p>The options are here, they just need to be implemented. In the meantime, it is nice to see players help each other out to complete achievements!</p>


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