Properly managing loot and upgrading the Stash is paramount in Diablo 4, despite the game's robust inventory system. As the Early Access phase draws to a close and the first season begins on June 5th, 2023, expanding the Stash size will prove crucial. The inventory is initially sorted into Equipment, Consumables, Quest Items, and Aspects for easy organization. However, as the game progresses and loot-based rewards pile up, the Stash's importance becomes more evident. Despite Aspects being prominently displayed in the inventory, players will quickly realize the need for a larger storage space as their characters' carrying capacity reaches its limit.
Diablo 4: How To Increase Stash
Players in Diablo 4 have access to a 50-slot inventory space called the Stash, which can be shared across multiple characters. To expand its capacity, players can exchange gold for additional tabs by following the on-screen prompts after accessing the Stash. This feature becomes available as soon as players reach the game's first major hub city, Kyovashad. To locate the Stash, players simply need to navigate to the chest-shaped icon on their Diablo 4 map and follow the path leading to it. Conveniently, the Stash is situated right beside a wardrobe in Kyovashad, where players can customize their appearance.
The initial price to increase the Stash capacity in Diablo 4 is a hefty 100,000 gold, which may prove to be a challenge for new players. It appears that it may not be essential to increase the Stash until after completing the First Act. However, it is worth noting that Blizzard is known for setting high prices for rewards in games such as Diablo 4. This steep cost may be a ploy to encourage players to spend more time grinding in the starting areas than necessary.
The Stash feature in Diablo 4's Early Access phase has been highly praised by players, and rightly so. Despite its cost, the increased inventory space has been one of several "quality of life" improvements that have contributed to the game's positive reception. As the game prepares to launch to all players, it remains to be seen whether this goodwill will be impacted by potential server stress or the introduction of the first Battle Pass in Sanctuary.
Diablo 4 is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.