Blizzard Entertainment’s free-to-play mobile action role-playing game (ARPG), Diablo Immortal, has received a new update that introduces the Helliquary Gauntlet, a challenging mode where players can face all five raid bosses back-to-back to earn exclusive rewards. Alongside this new feature, the update also brings major balance changes, limited-time events, and the start of the game’s 13th season.
Helliquary Gauntlet: A New Challenge for Diablo Immortal Players
The Helliquary Gauntlet is a new mode that challenges Diablo Immortal players to battle all five raid bosses one after another. The mode unlocks only after players have defeated Catarag, The Strangling Sun, on Hell VIII difficulty.
Players who complete the Helliquary Gauntlet the fastest each week will temporarily unlock an exclusive avatar frame, and those who hold their spot in the top 10 for an entire monthly season will gain the reward permanently. The mode offers a new challenge to players who are looking for something beyond the game’s standard content.
Balance Changes for Diablo Immortal’s Classes and Items
Blizzard has made some major balance changes to the game’s classes and Legendary items. For starters, all of the game’s ranged classes, including the Demon Hunter, Necromancer, and Wizard, will receive a built-in 15% damage reduction buff. This goes alongside the 30% damage reduction buff that has always been present for the game’s melee classes.
The changes to the ranged classes aim to make them more viable and balanced with the melee classes. Players who prefer playing ranged classes will now have more chances to survive in combat.
Adjustments to the Accursed Towers Game Mode
Blizzard has also made some adjustments to the Accursed Towers game mode, which was added in a previous content update. The Tower of Fortitude, which previously granted a 20% increase to PvP damage for the clan that held it, will now provide a 10% increase to Life in Battlegrounds, Challenge of the Immortal, the Rite of Exile, and Shadow Wars instead.
The change to the Tower of Fortitude is a significant one that could impact the game’s competitive scene. It shifts the focus from PvP damage to Life, making the game more balanced overall.
The Return of Limited-Time Events in Diablo Immortal
In addition to the Helliquary Gauntlet and balance changes, the latest Diablo Immortal update also sees the return of limited-time events. The Fractured Plane, a fan-favorite event, challenges players to clear their way through a 15-floor gauntlet with pre-selected skills and whatever gear they find along the way. The Scorched Sea and Shady Stocks events also make a return, allowing players some additional ways to earn items in exchange for completing daily tasks.
Limited-time events have always been a popular feature in Diablo Immortal, providing players with new challenges and rewards to strive for. With the return of these events, players can look forward to more opportunities to earn exclusive items and gear.
The Start of Diablo Immortal’s 13th Season
The latest update also kicks off the game’s 13th season, introducing another battle pass that players can purchase to unlock additional rewards. The battle pass includes new skins, gear, and other cosmetic items that players can use to customize their characters.
Diablo IV: A Sneak Peek
While Diablo Immortal has received a new update, fans are also eagerly awaiting the release of Diablo IV, the upcoming installment in the Diablo franchise. Blizzard has promised to introduce seasonal content for Diablo IV every three months and 80-hour battle passes.
Conclusion
As fans eagerly await the release of Diablo IV, Blizzard’s promise of seasonal content and battle passes every three months is sure to keep the Diablo community engaged and excited for the future of the franchise. Overall, the latest update to Diablo Immortal is a promising sign of Blizzard’s continued commitment to improving the game and providing players with new and exciting content
