Of course there are potions in Diablo 4. They allow you to heal, knowing that Blizzard gives them atypical mechanics that you have to assimilate.
In Diablo IV, to survive the many threats that inhabit Sanctuary, you can count on potions to avoid dying too soon. So far, there is nothing abnormal. However, Blizzard has provided subtleties in their use. Logic dictates that we pick them up and store them (as in the first Diablo). But in Diablo IV, the number of potions available is limited. A principle taken from Diablo III.
In Diablo IV, potions recharge by picking up red orbs that randomly drop from enemies, chests, and other destructible items. A single globe allows you to recover a potion charge, knowing that you start the game with four doses in all. This mechanism requires you to be very clever in combat and not to waste your resources at the slightest little blow. Point to know: a potion restores a fixed number of life points when used, then a percentage over time (35% in 3 seconds).
Of course, it is possible to evolve the potions, whether in quantity or quality.
How do healing potions work in Diablo IV ?
How do I refill potions during fights?
Potions recharge simply by picking up the red orbs that sometimes appear on the battlefield. During the first hours of play, this principle is not penalizing. On the other hand, when faced with bosses, you have to understand that the orbs will not be provided in abundance and that it will therefore be necessary to manage your stock well. Tip: the life bar of a boss is divided into several segments and, at each level crossed, red orbs can be picked up.
There is a second way to refill potions: activate a vat of blood. We find them in particular before a boss room.
How to improve potions?
To improve the potions permanently, it’s simple: you have to go to the alchemist, a merchant who allows you to reinforce the effectiveness of the healing items as soon as you cross a new decade in the progression (level 10 , then level 20, then level 30…). To do this, you have to provide him with resources collected here and there and give him a few gold coins. By being improved, a potion restores more hit points.
Alchemist’s location in base town
The different potion upgrades
How to increase the number of potions?
Regarding the number of potions, you have to complete various tasks within the same region. The different areas of Sanctuary offer a whole host of activities to accomplish and you get renown points for each completion. Progression level 2 of each zone offers the possibility of acquiring an additional potion charge. In short, to get more potions, you have to explore and farmer.
What is the difference between a potion and an elixir?
The alchemist is not only used to improve his potions, he also offers the opportunity to make elixirs – always with resources and gold coins. Elixirs are potent drinks that grant temporary buffs, whether to gain more experience points, build resistance, or do more damage. You can only use one elixir at a time and you drink them from the “Consumables” tab of the inventory.
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