The ‘Uniques’ are special items that you can get in Diablo 4. They have a special property that is always the same for each of the ‘Uniques’. However, you must meet certain requirements to obtain the items.
What are the ‘Uniques’? These unique items (‘Uniques’) are similar to legendary items (‘Legendaries’).
- Like the Legendaries, they have a special property that provides a certain advantage or disadvantage in combat
- In contrast to the Legendaries, the Uniques come with only a specific aspect that is the same for each item
- The aspects cannot be transferred to other items with Uniques, but they can with Legendaries
There are some Uniques that can be equipped regardless of the class. Other Uniques, however, can only be equipped by Barbarians, Druids, Wizards, Necromancers, or Hunters.
The class-specific Uniques influence certain abilities of the classes. The Staff of Endless Rage, which some experts have already found, ensures that the Wizard fires two additional projectiles with every third fireball.
The Uniques play a significant role, especially in the endgame. What else awaits us in the endgame, you can see in the following video:
In a list from Diablo4.cc, all known Uniques are listed that data miners have been able to discover in the data of Diablo 4. These include the following examples:
- Windforce: Each hit has a chance of 10-20 percent to deal double damage and execute a knockback
- Penitent Greaves: The shoes leave a path of ice that chills enemies. You deal 7 to 10 percent more damage to them.
- Frostburn: There is a 15-25 percent chance to freeze enemies for two seconds.
Since this is about data mining, we cannot say for sure whether these items will appear as described. However, it is certain that Uniques will be added to the game.
Uniques vs. Legendaries – Where to get the items
How do I get the Uniques? You can obtain the unique items from certain bosses. Once you have defeated a boss, he reveals his special reward to you.
However, you must first fulfill a certain requirement: The Uniques are only dropped once you have defeated the boss at World Tier 3. If you fight at World Tier 2 or lower, none of the special Uniques will be awarded.
How do I increase the World Tier? You must level up your character to level 50 to unlock further tiers. Additionally, you must defeat certain bosses that serve as gatekeepers at the respective World Tiers.
The loot in Diablo 4 is a hotly debated topic. Some fans argue about how often we should receive legendary items as rewards. You can read the heated discussion here: