The new patch 2.5.0 in Diablo 3 brings cool new features like the armor stash and the particularly rare Ancient items.
With the new Diablo 3 update 2.5.0, there are several changes designed to enhance your gameplay experience. This includes the armor stash, which simplifies switching gear. With just a few clicks, you can equip a specific armor set without having to put on each piece individually. An improved display for crafting materials, which also no longer takes up space in your inventory, is also among the improvements.
In addition, there are Ancient items that are extremely rare but have perfect stats. We will explain how the changes look in detail.
The Armor Stash in Patch 2.5.0
Fans have been waiting for the armor stash for a long time, as it allows for switching an entire character build as quickly and easily as possible. In the armor stash, you can save a total of five complete builds for each character, which you can switch between with a single click. The following is swapped out:
- Equipment
- Gems
- Skills
- Runes
When you equip items via the armor stash, the corresponding items swap places. If the new armor was previously in your stash, the swapped items will also be stored there. Gems and legendary gems are also swapped. The armor stash automatically uses the highest quality or level of the stones you possess. Skills with the corresponding Runes are also saved in the armor stash and are included when equipping. You can give your configurations custom names to avoid confusion.
Paragon points are not transferred between builds. You must adjust these manually every time. However, the developers have added another button that makes distributing points easier. Now you can not only distribute 10 points at once by holding the Shift key, but also distribute 100 Paragon points at once by holding the CTRL key.
New Crafting Materials Display
Sorting crafting items in Diablo 3 was frustrating for many players and unnecessarily time-consuming if an item was not in its designated place. With the new system, crafting items are now displayed in a clear user interface and do not take up space in your bags. These include:
- Arcane Dust
- Veiled Crystals
- Reusable Parts
- Death’s Breath
- Bounty Materials
- Hellfire Materials
Where are the Crafting Materials in Diablo 3?
By clicking on the anvil next to your gold display in the inventory, you can access the crafting materials overview. Starting with the release of patch 2.5.0, crafting items will automatically be moved to this overview. You do not have to place them in a specific location before the patch, the game will handle this sorting automatically.
Another useful feature related to crafting items can be found with Kanai’s Cube. There, you will now see the “Fill” button. This button automatically stores the required items in the cube that you need for the current recipe. In the following gif, you can see the function of the fill button.
Changes to Adventure Mode – Bounties Simplified
In Diablo 3’s Adventure Mode, there are some changes in patch 2.5.0 aimed at improving gameplay flow. The frequency of different areas in Greater Rifts has been adjusted. Areas like the Ruins of Sescheron, which you previously saw often, will now appear less frequently. Instead, areas like the Festering Woods or the Howling Wind will appear more often to provide more variety in the rifts.
Bounties no longer have bonus acts. The reward tokens that were previously given for completing these acts have now been combined with the Horadric tokens. This combination results in Greater Horadric Chests. You will receive these chests after completing five bounties in any act. They contain all the loot and materials that were previously obtained from the two different tokens. This way, you can freely decide which bounties you want to complete without missing out on bonus loot.
Ancient Items in Patch 2.5.0
Blizzard had already developed a concept for Ancient items that players were not satisfied with. After much criticism, the developers decided to take another approach and now present us with the current version of Ancient items.
Players of Diablo 3 pursue various goals each season. Many tried to obtain their items with “Primal” rarity to get the most out of their gear. Ancient items are a new tier of very rare primal items.
They are essentially primal items with perfectly rolled affixes. Each affix, whether primary, secondary or legendary, has ideal values. These values are rolled based on a specific set of rules. They always have the corresponding main stat for your class:
- Strength for Barbarian and Crusader
- Dexterity for Demon Hunter and Monk
- Intelligence for Witch Doctor and Wizard
Ancient items also always have the ideal number of sockets for the respective item:
- Pants, chest pieces, and jewelry have the ideal number of sockets
- Weapons receive no sockets, as ideally, you would use Ramaladni’s Gift for the weapons.
Finding Ancient Items
As mentioned, Ancient items/Primal Ancients are extremely rare. You can obtain them from any source for legendary items in the game. This includes:
- Horadric tokens
- Kadala
- Kanai’s Cube
To acquire Ancient items, however, there is a condition: first, you must complete a Greater Rift of level 70. This requirement only needs to be fulfilled once per game mode (Hardcore or Softcore and Season or Non-Season). With the start of each new Season, this requirement must be met again. Once this requirement is fulfilled, all characters in that game mode can benefit.
When is Patch 2.5.0 coming for PC, PS4, and Xbox One?
Currently, there is no official release date for patch 2.5.0. However, it can be assumed that the patch will be released before Season 10 begins, which starts on March 31. A possible patch date would therefore be the Wednesday before the season start (March 29).
What do you think of the changes in patch 2.5.0?
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