The new patch 2.6.1 for Diablo 3 is available on the test server for a few days now. Blizzard has now made some adjustments based on player feedback.
Blizzard aims to strengthen the weaker classes and sets with the new patch so that players can experiment with as many builds as possible. The Barbarian has received extensive buffs to sets and legendary items, and the rather unpopular sets of the other classes have also been strengthened.
There is now a fresh update on the patch on the PTR, which is heavily based on feedback from testers. In addition to fixing bugs reported by players, weaker sets have been revised and changed again. We have the details for you.
Changes to Class Abilities
The Wizard’s skills have not been addressed in the new patch so far. This will change with the new update. The Rune Frost Sphere of the skill Arcane Orb has been significantly improved. Instead of 393%, the rune now deals 950% weapon damage. A massive buff.
Changes to Sets
Here Blizzard has once again made major adjustments. The “Wrath of the Wastes” set of the Barbarian has been made even stronger. Previously, you took 50% less damage as long as you used the ability Whirlwind. This buff now lasts longer, namely up to 3 seconds after using Whirlwind.
Also the Akkhan set of the Crusader, which has not shone in the meta so far, will be further improved. In addition to the buff to damage, the damage reduction will be increased from 20% to now 50%.
The biggest change has been experienced by the Crusader set Thorns of the Invoker. The increase in thorn damage after using Punish or Slash has been reduced from 115% to 70%.
Note: There is currently a bug on the PTR that causes the damage to be increased by only 35%, and not by 70%.
The damage buff when equipping the complete set has, on the other hand, been significantly increased again. Now you hit the first enemy with Punish or Slash for 2,500% thorn damage instead of the previous 1,600%.
The Demon Hunter should now shine with the set Natalya’s Vengeance. After triggering the skill Vengeance, you now deal 2,500% more damage (previously 750%).
Typically, such extensive patches are adopted into productive operation only after the ongoing season. Therefore, the update 2.6.1 can be expected no earlier than November.
What do you think of the changes presented? Will the current meta change significantly? Let us know in the comments.
Interesting: See the biggest changes in patch 2.6.1 here.
