Diablo 4 Update Nerfs All Classes
Diablo 4 Update Nerfs All Classes
Patch Notes for Diablo 4 Update 1.1: The Good, the Bad, and the Nerf
Attention all demon hunters, sorcerers, barbarians, crusaders, and monks! Grab your weapons, because the highly anticipated Diablo 4 patch is here. But hold on to your loot, because the reactions so far have been…mixed, to say the least!
A Plethora of Nerfs
The community was hoping for some much-needed balance fixes, but it seems like the developers went a little overboard. The most popular Barbarian build has been heavily nerfed, and not just that, but many other classes and builds too! Sorcerers, in particular, are feeling the sting, as they were already struggling with limited endgame builds.
Barbarians Are Feeling the Pain
Barbarians, the iconic class of the franchise, have taken a massive blow with this update. Hammer of the Ancients, Cooldown Reduction, Critical Strike, and Vulnerable Damage have all been sledgehammered into oblivion. Will the upcoming MalGameTopicant Hearts be enough to heal the wounds of the Barbarian class? Only time will tell.
Everyone Loses, Gear Gets Tougher
But wait, there’s more! It’s not just Barbarians who are suffering. All classes are affected by the drastic reductions in the benefits provided by Diablo 4’s itemization. Stats like Cooldown Reduction, Critical Strike Damage, and Vulnerable Damage have been hit hard. And the new update makes it even harder to obtain viable gear. Looks like it’s time to grind even harder for that perfect piece of loot.
The World Gets Tougher Too
The nerfs don’t stop there. The open world of Diablo 4 is also taking a hit. Power leveling has been completely removed from the game. No more dragging your Level 1 friend into a Level 100 dungeon for some instant XP gains. Monsters will now trail behind players in higher World Tiers, making the leveling process a slog.
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Confusion and Shock
The recent buffs had everyone excited, but the new update brings confusion and shock. Helltide rewards have taken a hit, with increased costs for the Tortured Gift of Mysteries. Fans are scratching their heads, wondering what exactly is going on. Will these changes improve the game or leave players feeling lost in the abyss?
Patch Notes Highlights:
Barbarian
- Fixed an issue where Iron Maelstrom could be cast more than 3 times rapidly casting War Cry.
- Fixed an issue where stacking certain aspects would allow for extreme damage.
Aspects
- Reduced maximum stacks and bonus armor % for Aspect of Disobedience.
- Reduced bonus damage to stunned enemies for Aspect of Retribution.
- Reduced bonus damage to unstoppable enemies for Exploiter’s Aspect.
Monsters
- Increased monster HP scaling in parties.
Miscellaneous
- Adjusted the scaling of the Greed Shrine.
- World bosses drop potions more often.
- No limit on refining materials into higher ones at once.
Item Affixes (Selected Changes)
| Affix | Changes |
|---|---|
| Control Impaired Duration Reduction | Can now appear on Pants |
| Barrier Generation | Can now appear for all Classes. Drops later in the game. |
| Lucky Hit Chance while You Have a Barrier | Can now appear for all Classes. Reduced percentages on Helm, Amulet, and Offhand. |
| Mastery Skill Damage | Newly added; can appear on Sorcerer Weapons. Scales identically to Core Skill Damage. |
| Resistance to All Elements | Can now appear on Shields |
| Strength | Reduced strength bonus when on Weapons |
| Dexterity | Reduced dexterity bonus when on Weapons |
| Intelligence | Reduced intelligence bonus when on Weapons |
| Willpower | Reduced willpower bonus when on Weapons |
| Cooldown Reduction | Reduced cooldown reduction |
| Imbuement Skill Cooldown Reduction | Reduced cooldown reduction for Imbuement skills |
| Trap Skill Cooldown Reduction | Reduced cooldown reduction for Trap skills |
| Critical Strike Damage | Reduced critical strike damage |
| Lightning Critical Strike Damage | Reduced lightning critical strike damage |
| Critical Strike Damage with specific skills | Reduced critical strike damage for specific skills |
| Vulnerable Damage | Reduced vulnerable damage |
| Cooldown Reduction (Inherent on Offhands) | Reduced cooldown reduction |
| Critical Strike Damage (Inherent on Swords) | Reduced critical strike damage for swords |
| Vulnerable Damage (Inherent on Crossbows) | Reduced vulnerable damage for crossbows |
Helltides
- Helltide monsters are now 3 levels higher than the player.
- Increased cost of the Tortured Gift of Mysteries chest.
- Interactable objects in Helltide zones have a chance to drop Aberrant Cinders.
So, grab your wands, swords, and sharp wit as you dive back into the world of Diablo 4. Explore the updates, adapt your strategies, and don’t forget to enjoy those good ol’ demon slaying adventures!
Diablo 4 is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
