As promised, Diablo 4 patch 1.1.1 has finally been fully unveiled. Surprise, the community reacted very well and the update seems to be unanimous.
Diablo 4 was a real hit when it was released, but the launch of season 1 was a pain. The first post-launch content, however, had something to please on paper: new mechanics, new loot, challenges adapted to all player profiles, quests and objects do you want some? is that Blizzard deployed an important patch upstream including many balancing and adjustments and the developers unfortunately missed it. Mainly in the line of sight, nerves for the Sorcerer and Barbarian classes, modifications for XP gains or even changes for the infernal waves. The American publisher has promised a new major patch to correct the situation and we finally know its exact content.
Diablo 4 patch 1.1.1 almost unanimous
Blizzard will try to save its season 1 with patch 1.1.1. A substantial update which will be deployed on August 8, 2023 on all platforms and which aims to respond directly to player complaints. The studio had already talked about its content during a Campfire a few days ago and as promised, the full notes for this patch were revealed yesterday evening. We will have to wait a few more hours for us French speakers to have access to it, but overall the community is pleasantly surprised by the quality of the changes. “Quick, tell me what I can complain about,” even jokes an assiduous Diablo 4 player on social networks.
Additionally, Diablo 4 patch 1.1.1 will improve the effectiveness of Sorcerers and Barbarians. The first class will notably benefit from better survivability towards the end of the game thanks to changes made to the Paragon Plateau. A few Sorcerer-specific mechanics have also been adjusted, notably effects where the player gains power but loses power elsewhere. Blizzard’s efforts on the Barbarian are focused more on the early game with improving his base skills. Those who are more advanced will be able to take advantage of increased powers for Unique Items. All Diablo 4 classes will be improved, but Sorcerers and Barbarians will be the ones that will be buffed the most. More generally, the developers announce that they will improve the strike force of builds that do not reach a high power level.
Even more rewards and legendaries
Some changes are also expected regarding Legendary items and other effects deemed too situational. As promised, changes will be made to Nightmare Dungeons, including increased monster density. Bosses that are level 60 or higher will also have their health increased per level stage, so they are a little trickier to defeat. For example, those who will be level 80 will be 50% more robust, while those who are level 150 or more will have 150% more health. You will also have to hope to obtain more legendary objects by defeating them.
Important monsters of level 35 or more will have a 100% chance of dropping a legendary, when the Treasure Goblin also sees its rate increase with an item of this ilk guaranteed at level 15. Ditto, Legion events reward you more players from Diablo 4. They will now guarantee Legendary once you reach level 35. Added to this are other more general changes such as small adjustments to certain effects of Evil Hearts, small additions here and there and above all a lot of bug fixes. The feedback from the community has not been long in coming and it is mostly very positive. The players feel listened to and few are dissatisfied. Diablo 4 should therefore be able to get off to a good start on August 8, 2023, the date on which this patch 1.1.1 will be deployed.