First corruption, now vampires. In Diablo 4, with Season 2 comes one threat after another, and you must banish them again. Therefore, we show you the most important info about the start of Season 2 in our overview.
Update, 7:50 PM: Diablo 4 is experiencing massive login issues after you downloaded the new update 1.2.0. Blizzard is delaying the release by a few hours and will report back as soon as the problems are resolved (via x.com). It is not yet known when that will be.
When does Season 2 start? Diablo 4 Season 2 starts today, October 17, 2023, at 7 PM.
Does Season 2 start seamlessly? When Season 1 ends, Blizzard will most likely release a major update on all platforms.
Patch 1.2.0 will be released and with it a long list of many changes regarding QoL, adjustments, buffs as well as minor nerfs. So get ready for a download.
What is Season 2 about? Season 2 is about the aftermath of the corruption. This leads to a vampire plague that you now need to defeat with a new NPC. We have embedded the story trailer for you:
What changes does Season 2 bring? Along with a new story and fresh items, players can also look forward to a large list full of buffs, changes, and adjustments to known mechanics. Additionally, heroes can harness vampire powers. There is a small overview of the most important changes. To open it, use the box:
The most important patch notes in German
- Resistances will now be additive and will no longer increase when capped at 70%
- Armors now only have physical resistances
- Jewelry can have all resistances
- Resistances can be increased through skills, items, paragon, etc.
- Resistances are supposed to become more important in combat
- The cap can be reached by any player up to level 80. Level 100 is not necessary
- Elixirs with resistances have been adjusted
- Almost all uniques have been revamped and improved
- Changes affect
- New stats
- higher stats
- Slot rules modified
- Effects of uniques adjusted
- 3 new uniques in Season 2:
- Flickstep – For Everyone
- Scoundries Leaders – For Hunters
- Dolmen Stone – For Druids
- Uniques are intended to be farmed specifically in Season 2 through new bosses
- Changes affect
- All classes have been revised and receive buffs
- Necro, Barbarian, and Druid have been slightly nerfed
- Wizards have been strengthened
- Barbarian’s paragon has been improved and Berserker is now multiplicative instead of additive
- Hunters and Druids are already powerful, only received minor buffs
- Necro gets stronger minions
- Damage buckets have been adjusted concerning critical damage and vulnerability. More builds should shine, and players should not only focus on these stats.
- Paragon is supposed to become more important and increase your damage. Additionally, uniques and talents should support you.
- 2 new paraglyphs will be added for each class
During the season, patch 1.2.1 will also be released, which will provide you with new features such as a special room.
What happens to Season 1? It is still unclear whether Blizzard will adopt some mechanics from Season 1. However, we assume that everything from Season 1 will be packed into the content vault. If Blizzard reveals more information about Season 1, we will update this part in the overview.
Will you be there at the release of Season 2 or have you already uninstalled Diablo 4? Let us know in the comments!
More about the vampire powers in Diablo 4 can be found here in our overview: Diablo 4: This is how the 22 vampire powers in Season 2 work
The most important patch notes in German
- Resistances will now be additive and will no longer increase when capped at 70%
- Armors now only have physical resistances
- Jewelry can have all resistances
- Resistances can be increased through skills, items, paragon, etc.
- Resistances are supposed to become more important in combat
- The cap can be reached by any player up to level 80. Level 100 is not necessary
- Elixirs with resistances have been adjusted
- Almost all uniques have been revamped and improved
- Changes affect
- New stats
- higher stats
- Slot rules modified
- Effects of uniques adjusted
- 3 new uniques in Season 2:
- Flickstep – For Everyone
- Scoundries Leaders – For Hunters
- Dolmen Stone – For Druids
- Uniques are intended to be farmed specifically in Season 2 through new bosses
- Changes affect
- All classes have been revised and receive buffs
- Necro, Barbarian, and Druid have been slightly nerfed
- Wizards have been strengthened
- Barbarian’s paragon has been improved and Berserker is now multiplicative instead of additive
- Hunters and Druids are already powerful, only received minor buffs
- Necro gets stronger minions
- Damage buckets have been adjusted concerning critical damage and vulnerability. More builds should shine, and players should not only focus on these stats.
- Paragon is supposed to become more important and increase your damage. Additionally, uniques and talents should support you.
- 2 new paraglyphs will be added for each class
During the season, patch 1.2.1 will also be released, which will provide you with new features such as a special room.
What happens to Season 1? It is still unclear whether Blizzard will adopt some mechanics from Season 1. However, we assume that everything from Season 1 will be packed into the content vault. If Blizzard reveals more information about Season 1, we will update this part in the overview.
Will you be there at the release of Season 2 or have you already uninstalled Diablo 4? Let us know in the comments!
More about the vampire powers in Diablo 4 can be found here in our overview: Diablo 4: This is how the 22 vampire powers in Season 2 work
