The Ultimate Guide to Diablo 4 Season 1 Uniques: Unlock hidden powers and dominate the game!

Diablo 4's first season, the Season of the Malignant, has introduced fresh story content, mechanics, and exclusive gear for players to obtain. Despite certain controversies surrounding the seasonal update, many fans believe that there is still ample new content to explore in the Season of the Malignant. For players who are searching for optimal gear for their builds, it may be worth investing time in acquiring the newly added unique items through farming.

Uniques in Diablo 4 are highly sought-after, being the rarest quality of gear available. Some uniques are so uncommon that players questioned their existence within Diablo 4 until each ultra-rare unique was eventually discovered during the game's initial month of release. Although only one unique has been added in the Season 1 update, the other class-specific uniques remain elusive, with a chance of dropping only on World Tier 3 and higher.

Ahavarion Spear of Lycander

The one and only new uber rare unique added in Diablo 4's Season of the Malignant update is the Ahavarion Spear of Lycander which returns from Diablo 3. This unique Staff can only be found from drops on World Tier 4, but can be used by both Druids and Sorcerers. Its unique affix is not geared toward one specific build or skill but rather can be applicable to a wide range of play styles. After killing an Elite enemy, the wielder is granted a random Shrine effect for 10–20 seconds, occurring only every 30 seconds. Shrines, which offer some powerful effects, can be found littered throughout areas of Sanctuary. Therefore, this unique affix has great all-around utility.

Azurewrath

The Barbarians in Diablo 4 have a chance to acquire the unique Sword Azurewrath, which is making its comeback from Diablo 2. This special sword can drop on World Tier 3 and higher. The Azurewrath's unique attribute grants the Barbarian the Lucky Hit ability, allowing their Core Skills to freeze enemies for 3 seconds and deal 0.75-1.5 Cold damage. This affix adds an interesting dimension to the Barbarians in Diablo 4, as they typically do not possess the capability to freeze enemies with their usual skills. Consequently, the Azurewrath becomes a valuable addition to the Barbarian's already extensive arsenal in Diablo 4, providing them with additional crowd control options.

Fleshrender

Aside from the Ahavarion Spear of Lycander, Diablo 4's Druids obtain the first exclusive One-Handed Mace in the game, known as Fleshrender, which also makes a return from Diablo 2. This exceptional weapon becomes accessible to players on World Tier 3 and beyond. Its uniqueness lies in the affix it possesses, granting the skills Debilitating Roar and Blood Howl the ability to inflict damage ranging from 0.5 to 1.0 upon nearby poisoned enemies. With this affix, Fleshrender becomes exceptionally beneficial when paired with the Toxic Shredder Werewolf Druid build, emphasizing the poisoning of adversaries who will suffer additional harm when affected by Blood Howl. For an optimal defensive strategy, players should definitely consider incorporating Blood Howl into this build.

Lidless Wall

In addition to being a returning unique Shield for Necromancers in Diablo 2, the Lidless Wall holds the distinction of being Diablo 4's very first unique Shield. Its unique affix offers a significant boost by granting the Necromancer's Bone Storm skill the opportunity to spawn an extra Bone Stone whenever it strikes an enemy outside its original Bone Storm range. Furthermore, each Sacrifice bonus the Necromancer activates augments this chance by 25 percent, with an additional +1 to the total number of concurrent Bone Storms that can be activated. This exceptional Shield not only enhances the Necromancer's ability to survive but also improves Bone Storm's effectiveness when confronting large groups of adversaries.

Eaglehorn

The Oculus

Rogues in Diablo 4 can now acquire the Eaglehorn, a unique bow exclusive to the Season of the Malignant update. This bow adds considerable value to the Rogue's ranged build options. The Eaglehorn possesses a unique attribute that enhances the Penetrating Shot skill by granting it a 30–80 percent chance of firing rebounding arrows that can ricochet off walls and other environmental objects. Additionally, it provides the skill with the ability to inflict the Vulnerable status on enemies when hit from behind. While the Eaglehorn is an exceptional choice for Rogues who rely on Penetrating Shot as their Core Skill, it may not offer the same level of versatility as other bows that can potentially provide various legendary bonuses.

In the Season 1 update of Diablo 4, a peculiar and controversial addition comes in the form of the Sorcerer's wand called The Oculus. Expected to be a coveted item for Sorcerers due to its connection to the classic Diablo 2, it unfortunately falls short in terms of usefulness. The unique affix it possesses grants the wielder the Teleport Enchantment without any cost, but the drawback is that the teleportation takes them to a random location when evading. This affix is hard to justify over the many superior aspects of legendary items or other uniques. The unpredictability of the Teleport Enchantment turns using The Oculus into a risky gamble.

The addition of The Oculus as a weapon for the Sorcerer class in Diablo 4 is disappointing, but not surprising given Blizzard's recent treatment of the class. The Sorcerer is in need of a buff, but instead, all classes in Diablo 4 received a nerf in the Season 1 update. Furthermore, The Oculus, being an ultimately unhelpful weapon, is granted the status of one of the game's rarest qualities, which only adds to the troubles facing the Sorcerer in Diablo 4 when they needed support the most.

Diablo 4 is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.