“On your marks, get set, go!” is what many Diablo players will say at least this evening. Because at 6 PM, the second season of the action role-playing game Diablo III begins on the European servers. We will tell you what to expect.
Starting from Scratch
The first season started in August 2014 and lasted until February 3, 2015. Blizzard promised that the seasons will be shorter in the future. When you create a Seasonal Hero, you start from scratch. This means that all achievements, items, or upgrades from soft or hardcore mode are not available. So, it’s a fresh start with no gold and no upgraded artisans.
Seasons Replace Diablo 2 Ladders
But why all this? In a season, there are special achievements and accomplishments that can only be attained during this time. Players were rewarded at the end of Season 1 with a fancy transmog set. However, the real challenge lies in climbing the ladder: the higher the greater rift level you achieve during a season, the higher your ranking placement will be. Prestige and fame await those who dive into Season 2 starting at 6 PM this evening to master rifts beyond the 50s.
If you still need help for the perfect build, you should check out the subreddits for each class on Reddit. For example, there are detailed guides for the Barbarian on patch 2.1.2.
