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Latisha Gervase
Seasons within Diablo IV bear their mark on Sanctuary in the Seasonal Realm, unearthing new quests and fresh mechanics to explore and master. Season 4: Loot Reborn takes on a new theme, overhauling many core game systems to refresh how items are earned, how they function, and how they improve as you level through World Tiers during the season.
Unlike previous Seasonal themes that affect only the Seasonal Realm, with Season 4: Loot Reborn, these Itemization changes persist beyond the Seasonal Realm and affect the Eternal Realm as well. Read on to learn how Itemization will change the way you loot and reap your way across all of Diablo IV.
One of our several goals for the Itemization changes is to make it easier to understand which items are upgrades when they drop. We reduced the number of affixes on items (down to 3 on Legendary items, 2 on Rare items) and made these affixes more effective. Instead of seeing an affix that relies on conditional values (+10% damage on non-injured Elites), you'll see affixes such as base increases to your Movement Speed, Max life, or single ranks of a Core Skill. Dropped Items are now simpler to evaluate, and we've moved their complexity and customization to our new crafting systems, Tempering and Masterworking, which we will describe in more detail below. We've also increased the overall values of these affixes, so they should feel more powerful!
Additionally, which World Tier you play in will directly affect the rarity of the items you earn. Sacred items or higher only drop in World Tier III, and only Ancestral items will appear in World Tier IV. Similarly, Legendary items dropped from enemies over Level 95 will always have a value of 925 Item Power.
Salvaging Legendary items stores their powers as Legendary Aspects in your Codex of Power to be reused indefinitely. You can upgrade your Legendary Aspects by salvaging legendary items of higher power value at the Blacksmith. Instead of taking up space in your inventory, any legacy Aspect items you may possess will automatically be converted into appropriate upgrades in your Codex of Power when you first log in after Season 4 begins.
The Codex of Power displays all available Aspects, so you can spend more time seeking the highest Aspect rolls possible. Once you have upgraded an Aspect to its maximum potential value, a specific border indicates the Aspect has been completed.
Aspects can now be searched, filtered, and favorited within the Codex of Power. When selecting a power for imprinting at the Occultist, an icon and a tooltip will denote which powers you already have equipped. Note that in the Seasonal Realm, when the Season ends, your Codex of Power will be transferred to the Eternal Realm. If you already have the same Aspect learned in the Eternal Realm, the Codex of Power will keep the higher value of the two.
As you find and learn Tempering Manuals, Blacksmiths across Sanctuary will be able to use these manuals of craftsmanship to shape the qualities of your equipment. Tempering allows you to add potent affixes to your item.
Crafting Manuals can be found as a regular item throughout the game. Once learned, they can be used as many times as desired (like the new Codex of Power changes). Each Crafting Manual contains a small number of affixes, and typically correspond to six different categories: Weapons, Offensive, Defensive, Mobility, Utility and Resource. Simply head to a Blacksmith to Temper your item and add one of the available affixes, greatly reducing the time it takes to ensure your weapon has the affix you desire. Note that Ancestral items can have two Tempered affixes from different categories!
Using the rarest of materials found within the deepest mines and caverns, improve your weapons to the absolute pinnacle of their potential. Masterworking is an end-game crafting system, using materials earned from The Pit of Artificers to upgrade your weapons.
Masterworking improves the overall strength of all affixes on your weapon, and at every 4th tier, massively upgrades one of your equipped affixes. The affix that receives the bonus will turn Blue. If the same affix is improved again, it will change to Yellow, and in rare cases, it will turn Orange if improved a third time.
The legions of the Burning Hells regroup to coordinate a most formidable display of force in a Helltide reborn. Inspired by the Vampiric Blood Harvest in Season of Blood, your ferocity in combat draws the attention of increasingly dangerous foes. Only the strongest and most well-prepared can survive this potent onslaught. Unless otherwise noted, these Helltide changes affect both Eternal and Seasonal realms and persist beyond the end of Season 4: Loot Reborn.
At a scene of shocking gore, the Accursed Ritual is the ultimate testament to the disturbing lengths these manic Cultists will go to appease their dark desires. It is here where you can begin the Accursed Ritual.
Baneful Hearts can be earned by opening Tortured Gifts throughout Helltide and by defeating Hellborn enemies. Deposit three Baneful Hearts to begin the ritual, which will commence with a swarm of demonic enemies. This ambush will end with the arrival of the formidable Blood Maiden, an immensely powerful demon who offers great reward upon her death.
There are rumors that there are strange varieties of ore deep within the network of dungeons crisscrossing the north of Sanctuary, perfect for crafting exceptionally-made armor using secret Horadric techniques. However, the horrors that lay in wait for intrepid wanderers seeking to unearth these riches are unspeakably terrible.
Collect Runeshard to activate the Obelisk in Cerrigar, allowing you to descend into the beckoning depths of The Pit. Your task is to slay enough monsters before your 10-minute time limit runs out to summon a final boss. Each player death removes time from the clock: first death removes 30 seconds, second death removes 60 seconds, third and subsequent deaths will remove 90 seconds.
The Maiden of Anguish has returned in all her tormented glory. She joins the boss ladder at the same tier as her brother Duriel, with the same Uber Unique drop rate. With a mix of Shadow, Fire, Lightning, and her iconic Poison attack, Andariel stands ready to face all who dare fathom to bring about her demise.
Meet Soudeh in Khejistan to start your journey to uncover this deadly plot. Working with the Iron Wolves will earn you several Tempering Manuals, which are key to unlocking the potential of your items in Season 4: Loot Reborn.
On May 2 at 11 a.m. PT, there will be a Developer Update Livestream, which will take a deep dive into Season 4: Loot Reborn. Join community director Adam Fletcher and members of the development team as they discuss the many learnings from the Season 4 Public Test Realm, system features, balance updates, and more.
Often cited as one of the most stunning campuses in the country, the beauty of Indiana University is well-known and widely admired. While certain iconic landmarks, such as Sample Gates and Assembly Hall, are very popular (and rightly so), there are many other icons on campus worth your admiration. Next time you're on the Hoosier grounds, see how many of the following legendary buildings, rooms, and landmarks you can visit.
Beck Chapel is a small, non-denominational chapel that serves as a prayer space, a quiet area for meditation or study, and a place in which many IU alumni get married. The chapel has stood between the Indiana Memorial Union and Dunn Meadow since 1956.
What was once the site of IU's first Memorial Stadium is now an 11-acre arboretum, home to a vast collection of trees & plant life from North America and around the world. The lush area, nestled between the Wells Library, Eskenazi Museum of Art, and Kelley School of Business, is a great place to relax in a hammock on a warm day, enjoy a picnic, explore with kids, or stroll through as you wander around campus.
Dunn Woods is a gorgeous 20-acre woodland plot on the southwest side of campus near Sample Gates. It serves as a stunning backdrop for the Rose Well House and offers several brick paths for peaceful exploration among the centuries-old trees.
Ernie Pyle is an icon in the journalism world. His statue sits in front of the main entrance to Franklin Hall, inspiring Media School students to think critically and effectively communicate within the ever-changing media landscape.
The Eskenazi Museum of Art is home to ancient artifacts, Renaissance masterpieces, works by Pablo Picasso & Claude Monet, and much more. The museum's unique structure was designed by I.M. Pei, the architect who also designed the Louvre Pyramid.
Hoagy Carmichael was a Bloomington native, IU alumnus, and legendary jazz composer. The "Stardust" musician's statue sits in front of the IU Cinema, inspiring performing arts students all over campus.
The entire Indiana Memorial Union building is iconic, but there's something extra special about the East Lounge's roaring fireplace, comfortable armchairs, and abundant natural light. It's a great place to study, take a nap, enjoy a coffee, and quietly meditate.
The Lilly Library is an internationally-revered collection of millions of cultural & literary artifacts that documents some of humanity's highest achievements, available for observation & admiration to all in Bloomington, incredibly, at no cost. Notable items include a New Testament of the Gutenberg Bible, the First Folio of Shakespeare's works, the first printed edition of The Canterbury Tales, and much, much more.
Four of these picturesque red clocks stand in various locations around campus, and each one plays the IU fight song at the top of every hour. Walk around on a nice, sunny day to see if you can find them all!
The most iconic of all Indiana University landmarks, Sample Gates is a sight to behold. Stand facing campus for a gorgeous view of the entrance to Old IU, or stand facing the legendary Kirkwood Avenue for a great view of Bloomington's most iconic promenade. Sample Gates is stunning any time of year, but it's especially magical in late spring when the cream & crimson tulips are in full bloom.