Summary

  • Diablo 4 Season 5 brings revamped Unique items, like The Butcher's Cleaver with 175% damage to wounded enemies and 65% physical damage.
  • Players can expect new attributes for class-specific Uniques, such as 974 maximum health for the Druid's Mad Wolf's Glee chest armor.
  • Blizzard's philosophy for Unique items in Diablo 4 has been updated in the 1.5.0 patch, making Helltides and acquiring Uniques more exciting.

Diablo 4 has revealed the rework of Unique items, detailing the changes. With Diablo 4's fifth season drawing ever closer, Bizzard has shared the patch notes detailing the anticipated update, revealing new activities and enemies. However, a special focus of the season will be the Uniques, with the devs bringing changes to all Uniques available in Diablo 4.

Unique items are known as the most coveted pieces of gear by Diablo 4 players due to the big impact they have on their characters' builds. Some stand out, such as Rage of Harrogath and Windforce, solid choices for Diablo 4's Barbarians and Rogues respectively. Insatiable Fury is one of the good Uniques for Diablo 4 Druids, while Raiment of the Infinite is a must for Sorcerers and Blood Artisan's Cuirass for Necromancers. Uniques are an important part of Diablo 4, and Blizzard has now shown what will become of these items, and their intentions with the adjustments.

Blizzard has revealed the anticipated rework of Unique items that players will see with the start of Diablo 4 Season 5. During the August 1 livestream, the devs detailed the changes to general items, such as The Butcher's Cleaver, whose new attributes include 175% damage to wounded enemies, and 65% physical damage. The Soulbrand chest armor will give 656 maximum life, and 26.5% barrier generation, while the Mother's Embrace ring will add 47 to all stats, 8% critical hit chance, and 7.5% lucky hit chance.

Diablo 4 Reveals New Attributes for Unique Items

The rework also includes the Unique items available for all Diablo 4 classes. With this, players will see new attributes for Barbarian items, such as 60% damage dealt by the Whirlwind from Gohr's Devastating Grips gloves, and 974 maximum health given by the Druid's Mad Wolf's Glee chest armor. The Necromancer's Bloodless Scream scythe will give 214 intelligence, and the Writhing Band of Trickery, one of the Rogue's Uniques, will have new attributes such as 81 intelligence. Sorcerers will see changes to their Uniques, such as the Flamescar wand, which will grant them 28.5% incinerate size.

According to the patch notes for the 1.5.0 update, which will mark the start of Diablo 4 Season 5, the devs have updated all Uniques to better align with their current philosophy for these items. Additionally, Diablo 4 players will have the chance to acquire these items in Whisper Caches, Purveyors of Curiosity, and Tortured Gifts, adjusting Diablo 4's Helltides to be an even more interesting activity in the fifth season of Blizzard's RPG.

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Diablo 4
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Top Critic Avg: 88 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
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June 5, 2023
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Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
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Blizzard
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Blizzard
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Diablo® IV is the ultimate action-RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot.

Embark on the epic campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through a gripping story in a beautifully dark world, or explore an expansive end game: battle iconic bosses for powerful loot, fight back the encroaching onslaught of Hell in Helltides, master the Forge to create your ultimate weapons and progress powerful characters, with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms.

Welcome to Hell

Discover the critically acclaimed franchise that defined the Action RPG genre. As the battle between the High Heavens and Burning Hells rages on, hatred devours Sanctuary as evil spreads and a new wave of cultists and worshippers arise to embrace Lilith’s coming. Only a brave few dare to face this threat and bring light to the all-consuming darkness.

Expansive Open World

Forge your own path through the corrupted lands of Sanctuary, an ever-growing, fully explorable world teeming with challenges, quests, enemies, and loot. Join your fellow adventurers, rescue and retake besieged towns, delve into nightmarish dungeons and uncover lost secrets as you fight back evil. The many zones of Sanctuary are yours to explore, and with rotating areas of extreme peril like World Bosses and Helltide, danger lurks at every turn.

Immersive Character Development

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Legendary Gear, Epic Battles

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Seasons & Events

The tales of Sanctuary continue to unfold. Create Seasonal Characters and join in fresh adventures - master new mechanics and take on the latest threats in each new Season. Complete harrowing feats of the Season Journey and earn new Battle Pass rewards. Plus, sharpen your swords and get in the spirit of the seasons when Limited-Time Events sweep through Sanctuary.

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There’s even more Diablo® IV to explore as you reach higher levels and more fearsome World Tiers. Face the greatest challenge yet as you take on the most powerful demons in The Pit, steel yourself against Uber Bosses to reap uber unique rewards, fight back overflowing armies of Hell as Helltides emerge across Sanctuary, battle larger-than-life World Bosses, and master the Forge to create the mightiest weapons fit for a hero.

Cross-Platform Play
All platforms
Franchise
Diablo
Number of Players
1-2 players
Genre(s)
Action RPG, Hack and Slash
How Long To Beat
26 Hours
PS Plus Availability
N/A
File Size Xbox Series
158.25 GB
Local Co-Op Support
1-2 players (console only)