The latest update for Diablo 4 introduces new and unique weapons as well as Legendary Aspects. As the game approaches Season 1, players can expect several adjustments and fresh content.
Recently, Diablo 4 unveiled Season 1, aptly titled "Season of the Malignant." This gloomy theme incorporates a new core mechanic called malignance, which Blizzard is introducing to the game. To combat the spread of the Malignant throughout Sanctuary, players will join forces with Cormond, a former priest of the Cathedral of Light. In Season 1, expect the introduction of Malignant Hearts and other "malignant content" such as enemies, powers, and tunnels that serve as the game's new dungeons.
Diablo 4's latest update, Patch 1.1.0, brings exciting additions to the game. Players can now enjoy the presence of six new Unique weapons and seven new Legendary Aspects. The developers have ensured that each of the game's five classes receives a brand new Unique weapon. These include Azurewrath, a mighty sword exclusive to the Barbarian class, Fleshrender, a formidable one-handed mace designed for the Druid, Lidless Wall, a unique shield tailored for the Necromancer, Eaglehorn, an exceptional bow crafted for the Rogue, and The Oculus, a one-of-a-kind wand specifically designed for the Sorcerer class. Moreover, Diablo 4 expands its roster of rare and powerful weapons with the introduction of Ahavarion Spear of Lycander, an incredibly scarce Uber Unique staff. Players can discover this amazing staff on World Tier 4, which is the highest difficulty level in the game.
Diablo 4 introduces Legendary Aspects, unique modifiers that greatly enhance Rare items and transform them into Legendary ones. Obtaining these Aspects can be done through Diablo 4's Codex of Power or by defeating demons and extracting the Aspects from their Legendary items. Patch 1.1.0 brought new offensive Aspects for each class: Ancestral Charge (Barbarian), Subterranean (Druid), Gore Quills (Necromancer), Pestilent Points (Rogue), and Searing Wards (Sorcerer). Additionally, there are two new general Legendary Aspects available in Diablo 4 - Audacity, a utility Aspect that stuns nearby enemies, and Craven, an Aspect that increases movement speed when moving away from Slowed or Chilled enemies.
With the imminent start of Season 1 on July 20, time is running out for players to prepare. The community eagerly anticipates how Diablo 4's seasonal system will function and its potential to engage players in the long term, especially after the initial excitement surrounding Blizzard's game.
Version 1.1.0 Patch Notes:
NEW UNIQUE ITEMS
General
Ahavarion Spear of Lycander (Uber Unique Staff – World Tier 4): Gain a random Shrine effect for 10-20 seconds after killing an Elite enemy. Can only occur once every 30 seconds.
Barbarian
Azurewrath (Unique Sword): Lucky Hit - Your Core Skills have up to a 20% chance to Freeze enemies for 3 seconds and deal 0.75-1.5 Cold damage to them.
Druid
Fleshrender (Unique One-Hand Mace): Debilitating Roar and Blood Howl deal 0.5-1.0 damage to Nearby Poisoned enemies.
Lidless Wall (Unique Shield) - Necromancer: Lucky Strike - When an enemy is struck outside of a Bone Storm while you have an active Bone Storm, there is a possibility of 5-25% for a new Bone Storm to spawn at their location. The likelihood of this happening increases by 25% for each active Sacrifice bonus you have, and you can have an extra Bone Storm for every additional Sacrifice bonus.
Eaglehorn (Unique Bow) possesses the ability to execute Penetrating Shot, which has a 30-80% likelihood of shooting an arrow that ricochets off walls and scenery. Engaging enemies from their rear with Penetrating Shot will result in rendering them Vulnerable for a duration of 3 seconds.
Sorcerer
The Oculus (Unique Wand): Gain the effect of the Teleport Enchantment for free. When you Evade using Teleport Enchantment, you are taken to a random location.
Developer's Note: The Azurewrath and Fleshrender Unique Items feature flat damage effects that increase in strength based on power. For instance, when equipped with an 820 Item Power, Azurewrath inflicts a damage range of 3359-6718.
General
Audacity (Utility Aspect): When there are at least 5 Close enemies, Stun them for 2-4 seconds. This can only occur once every 20 seconds.
Craven (Mobility Aspect): You gain 20-40% increased Movement Speed when moving away from Slowed or Chilled enemies.
Barbarian
Ancestral Charge (Offensive Aspect): Charge calls forth 4 Ancients who also Charge, dealing 50-100% of normal damage.
Druid
Subterranean (Offensive Aspect): Poison Creeper’s active also casts Landslide in a circle around you. Earth Skills deal 10-20% increased damage to Poisoned enemies.
Necromancer
Gore Quills (Offensive Aspect): When using Blood Lance, it will consume Blood Orbs and summon additional lances from them. Each extra lance inflicts 20-50% of the regular damage and focuses on attacking enemies that haven't been hit yet.
Rogue.
Pestilent Points (Offensive Aspect): Every third cast of Puncture is Poison Imbued with 100-150% of normal potency.
Sorcerer
Searing Wards (Offensive Aspect): By expending 200-100 Mana, your subsequent Firewall spell can be cast for free and will effectively eliminate any incoming Small Missiles.
Diablo 4 is accessible on various platforms including PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Source: Blizzard