- Diablo 4 PTR is finally here! From itemization to unique powers, the changes in season 4 are massive.
- The general changes benefit the Necromancer and Druid, but also have minor effects on the Barbarian and Wizard.
- Each class sees specific adjustments, such as the Barbarian losing 10% innate damage reduction, and the Wizard's Shadow Mages getting improved attacks.
- These changes are game-changing and a step towards a more balanced and exciting gameplay experience. 🎮✨
In the last video before the release of the Diablo 4 public test realm (PTR), we discuss the changes in each class that were implemented in the fourth season and in the PTR. From the changes benefitting necromancers and druids to the adjustments in general skills categories, this video focuses on the alterations made in the game's classes that will impact the players.
How the Changes Affect All Classes
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Starting with a general overview of changes that were implemented for all classes, significant alterations were made to the companions in the game, who now receive 100% of the player controller's attributes. Additionally, a general adjustment to skills categories was observed, aiming to allow more aspects and effects to affect a greater number of skills.
| Companions | Attributes of the player controller |
|---|---|
| Druid | 100% |
| Barbarian | 100% |
| Necromancer | 100% |
Changes in the Barbarian Class
The Barbarian class has experienced both positive and negative changes affecting its overall performance. Reductions in damage percentage and adjustments in legendary powers were noticed, along with updates in the duration, speed, and motion pattern based on the origin of the legendary aspect of the Mighty Ancestors.
| Aspect | Change |
|---|---|
| Ancestors | Consistent behavior, independent of the aspect |
| Dust Devil | No reduction in movement speed |
Changes in Druid Class
Several blessings of the spirit and attributes of the Druid class have been strengthened, resulting in improvements to the abilities related to damage, recovery, and attack speed.
| Spirit | Change |
|---|---|
| Leader | Increased cooldown reset chance |
| Energizer | Enhanced spirit recovery |
| Reinforcement | Increased attack speed and damage amplification |
Changes in Necromancer Class
The Necromancer class has seen an improvement in various basic skills, including the reduction in the generation interval of corpses, an increase in the enhancement of these skills, and the upgrade in the abilities of the Death Army.
| Skill | Change |
|---|---|
| Decomposition | Increased corpse creation and essence generation |
| Death Army | Increased pace of volatile skeleton creation |
Changes in Mage Class
With updates in mastery skills and enchantments, Mages have experienced significant improvements in various aspects of their abilities — from power activation to critical hit chances.
| Mastery skill | Change |
|---|---|
| Elemental harmony | Increased elemental damage amplification |
| Mana Shield | Greater mana regeneration and mana usage reduction |
| Elemental Mastery | Improved elemental damage amplification |
In conclusion, the changes made to the classes in Diablo 4 in the PTR server demonstrate Blizzard's commitment to refining the gaming experience to ensure the best possible gameplay. The adjustments implemented in the skills categories and the improvements in the abilities of each class aim to enhance the overall performance and deliver a more engaging and rewarding experience to the players. These changes are indeed promising and have set high expectations for the forthcoming fourth season of the game.
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