Players have already tested the new patch 2.6.5 in Diablo 3 for Season 17. Now there is an update with changes. A Necromancer build is significantly buffed with this.
What’s new? Blizzard has now released revised patch notes for the new update 2.6.5. The original update was already tested by players on the test servers (PTR) in the past weeks.
The patch notes reveal several bug fixes for issues that players complained about in the forums. Additionally, the Inarius set has received a significant buff. Players say it will now be an extremely strong set for the Necromancer.
Why the patch is so important for the Necromancer: Among the new changes in patch 2.6.5 for Diablo 3 is an adjustment to the 6-piece set bonus of the Inarius’ Grace set for the Necromancer.
- Bone Armor additionally creates a whirlwind of bones that deals 1,000% weapon damage to nearby enemies and increases the damage they take from the Necromancer by 10,000% (previously 3,750%).
This increase to 10,000% is celebrated by players. They have long thought that the bonus needed to be increased to make the set valuable again.
What fans are saying: On Reddit , user raptir writes:
- Holy grace of the Inarius set. It makes it by far the strongest Necromancer set now.
The comments on YouTube show that fans have been waiting for the patch for a long time:
- Can we all clap for the Inarius buffs? Finally?!
- OMG! Inarius buff! I’m so happy, the season will be great.
- Finally a bit of love for Inarius! It was long overdue.
Players are also mentioning that the Inarius set will be distributed in Haedrig’s Gift during Season 17. This means you can start quickly. Necromancer fans hope that these changes will remain in the patch and be implemented in Season 17 of Diablo.
What else is changing with patch 2.6.5 in Season 17?
Diablo 3 announced huge changes for Season 17. These include higher torment levels and additional slots for the loot vault. The new update from April 22 brings further changes.
How the new torment levels were improved:
Torment 14, 15, and 16 have been adjusted in terms of health points and damage from enemies to more closely match levels 65, 70, and 75 of the Greater Nephalem Rifts.
The rewards in Torment 14, 15, and 16 have been increased for infernal machines, organs, and greater rift keys.
Adjustments to items:
Akkhan’s Leniency has been nerfed again after the last PTR buffs. “Every enemy hit by Blessed Shield increases the skill damage by 30% to 35% for 3 seconds. Previously, the values were 75% to 100% (currently 15% to 20% on the live servers).
Chantodo’s Will: The damage of Wave of Destruction now scales with attack power. Earlier it was tested on the PTR that the ticks scale with attack power.
The Sin Seekers now also grant a damage buff of 250% to 300% to the Rapid Fire ability.
Wojahnni Storm increases the damage of Rapid Fire by 75% to 100% every half second while channeling (previously 60% to 75%). This stacks up to 30 times.
The complete patch notes and bug fixes for patch 2.6.5 can be found on the Diablo 3 website.
What do you think of the changes? Will you bring out the Necromancer again for Season 17?
