Summary
Blizzard has revealed the patch notes forDiablo 4’s latest mid-season update, featuring a variety of balance adjustments and critical bug fixes aimed at enhancing the overall player experience.Diablo 4patch 2.0.5 brings improvements to both the base game as well as theVessel of Hatredexpansion, released in October.
Since its release in 2023,Diablo 4has enjoyed steady success, bolstered by frequent updates to maintain player engagement. Last month’s launch of Season 6 introduced major changes, including a well-received overhaul of the Paragon system. Additional features, such as new difficulty settings and item quality improvements, have also earned praise from players. WhileDiablo 4Season 6 has been positively received, the mid-season update patch notes highlight Blizzard’s ongoing efforts to refine the game, address outstanding issues, and further optimize the experience.
TheDiablo 42.0.5 patch for the base game outlines significant buffs to Mythic Unique Items, Legendary Aspects, and class skills. For example, Shattered Vow now increases damage over time by 44%, and Andariel’s Visage sees a major damage boost, going from 3000% to 4000%. Other Mythic Items, such as Penitent Greaves, have their effects enhanced, including a tripling of the chill effect. As previously revealed byBlizzard during theDiablo 4Season 6 mid-season campfire chat, class-specific changes are also a key focus. Barbarian receives significant buffs, such as an 80% damage boost for Ground Stomp and a 120% damage increase for Upheaval. Druids see a reduction in the spirit cost for Tornado and improvements to Grizzly Rage and Rabies abilities.
Necromancer inDiablo 4also sees substantial buffs, particularly to skills like Decompose, Hemorrhage, and Bone Storm, along with enhancements to passives such as Evulsion and Gloom. Rogue receives a variety of improvements, including a 70% damage increase for Twisting Blades and a 50% increase in damage for Penetrating Shot against elites. The patch also addresses several gameplay bugs, including an issue where Shadow Clones with the Imitated Imbuement aspect failed to cast Basic Imbued skills as expected. Furthermore, various quality of life improvements are introduced, such as fixes to inventory sorting and more accurate feedback for Masterworking progress.
Additionally, the latestDiablo 4patch notes introduce significant balance adjustments and bug fixes for theVessel of Hatredexpansion.Diablo 4’s Runes, such as Neo and Moni, have been updated, with Neo no longer being blocked by invulnerability and Moni’s offering increased. Several Invocation Runes, including Ton, Ceh, and Vex, have received changes to their effects, durations, and mechanics. Bug fixes address issues in locations like Dark Citadel and Kurast Undercity, along with fixes for quests, UI elements, and progression problems.
Quests and Events
Hammer of the Ancients
Steel Grasp
Mighty Throw
Developer’s Note:This change is to compensate for a bug fix related to the tempering affix that gives a chance to deal double damage.
Aspect of the Tempest
Penetrating Shot
Advanced Penetrating Shot
Developer’s Note:The Tooltip for Advanced Penetrating Shot in-game will soon be updated to show that Elite enemies take multiplicative damage.
User Interface and User Experience
Diablo 4
WHERE TO PLAY
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