Diablo 4 Season 8: Belial’s Return Unleashes Endgame Boss Overhaul, Class Buffs, and Twitch Drops

Diablo 4 is about to get a whole lot more infernal with the arrival of Season 8: Belial's Return on April 29th! This season promises a significant overhaul of the endgame boss experience, a new battle pass system, and tempting Twitch Drops to earn by watching your favorite streamers. Get ready to delve into Sanctuary, now even more clouded by the Lord of Lies himself.

Endgame Boss Revolution

Season 8, affectionately dubbed 'Season of the Bosses', centers around revamping the boss battling experience. The fearsome Belial joins the Lair Boss ladder, stepping in as the ultimate challenge in his 'Supreme Form'. But the deceptive Lord of Lies doesn't stop there. A smaller form of Belial may unexpectedly spawn after defeating other Lair Bosses, testing your mettle in a surprise encounter.

To face Supreme Belial, you'll need to obtain the necessary Lair Key, dropped by his smaller, surprise encounter. Excitingly, Blizzard has introduced a streamlined system featuring Lair Keys to summon bosses, and the best part? Summoning Lair Bosses is now completely free! Alongside Belial, Season 8 welcomes two new additions to the ladder: the Harbinger of Hatred and Urivar.

Class Balance Adjustments

Get ready for some significant class balance changes! Key highlights include buffs to the Barbarian’s often-underappreciated Whirlwind skills, a generous buff to the Druid’s powerful Earthen Might, and a full-on rework of the Sorcerer’s Avalanche skill. These changes aim to invigorate gameplay and offer new strategic avenues for players.

Reliquary Seasonal Rewards System

Say goodbye to linear battle passes! Season 8 introduces the Reliquary, a dynamic seasonal rewards system. Rewards are organized into separate 'catalogs,' with a free option and premium catalogs accessible via upgrade. Earn Favor Tokens by completing seasonal quests and slaying monsters, which can be used to purchase individual items within any catalog in any order you want. Unlock all items in a catalog to earn a bonus reward. Remember to spend your Favor Tokens wisely, as there's a limit of 99, though any leftover will roll over into the next season.

Twitch Drops: Claim Your Rewards

Starting April 29th, celebrate the launch with new Twitch Drops! Connect your Battle.net account with your Twitch account and watch dedicated streamers in the Diablo IV category to earn coveted rewards. Watch at least 3 hours of eligible content between April 29th and May 13th to earn the Marrow of the Brute Two-Handed Sword Item Cosmetic. From May 6th to June 3rd, support streamers by purchasing or gifting Twitch subscriptions and unlock the otherworldly The Skull Behelit mount trophy by purchasing or gifting 1 Twitch Subscription.

Diablo 4 Season 8: Belial's Return promises a thrilling new chapter in Sanctuary. Are you ready to face the Lord of Lies and claim your rewards? Let us know what you're most excited about in the comments below!

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