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Diablo IV Season 8: Belial’s Return – What to Expect

Diablo IV Season 8: Belial’s Return – What to Expect

Get ready, Wanderers! Diablo IV Season 8: Belial’s Return is set to unleash the Lord of Lies upon Sanctuary on April 29th. This season, Blizzard is focusing on revamping the boss battling experience, introducing a new seasonal rewards system, and tweaking class balance. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what you can expect.

Diablo 4 Season 8: A graphic showing the new Lair Boss system in Diablo 4
Diablo 4 Season 8: The revamped Lair Boss ladder.

Belial’s Reign of Terror: The New Lair Boss Ladder

Season 8, dubbed “Season of the Bosses” by Blizzard, introduces a revamped Lair Boss system. Belial himself takes center stage as the ultimate challenge. His ‘Supreme Form’ will test even the most seasoned demon slayers. But that’s not all – a smaller version of Belial may unexpectedly spawn during encounters with other bosses, dropping Lair Keys that are essential for summoning his supreme form.

Streamlined Boss Summons

The new Lair Key system streamlines boss summoning. No more material costs—summoning a Lair Boss is now free! The graphic showcases which items summon specific bosses, and introduces two additional entrants in Season 8:Harbinger of Hatred and Urivar.

Class Balance Adjustments: Berserkers and Druids Rejoice!

Significant balance changes are on the horizon. Highlights include buffs to:

  • Barbarian’s Whirlwind skills,
  • a generous buff to the Druid’s Earthen Might
  • The Sorcerer’s Avalanche skill also receive an entire rework.

    Reliquary: A New Seasonal Reward System

    Say goodbye to linear battle passes. Season 8 introduces the Reliquary seasonal rewards system featuring multiple reward catalogs. The initial catalog remains free, with premium access granting entry to more lucrative rewards. Favor Tokens, earned by completing quests and battling foes, enable players to procure separate items in any order. Unlocking every item category secures you a final bonus reward!

    Important Note: Capable of holding a maximum of 99 Favor Tokens at simultaneously, so remember to spend them appropriately. Bonus, any unused Favor Tokens that you currently have at the season deadline will roll over into the incoming season

    Dive Deeper into the Patch Notes

    For a complete list of all the incoming changes in Diablo 4 Season 8, players can also scan through complete changes featured in the notes included the Diablo 4 Season 8 patch notes once it is online.

    Diablo 4 Season 8: Belial’s Return launches on April 29. Are these planned changes enough to reinvigorate the gameplay experience to keep you wanting more from the Diablo saga? More importantly, will you face Belial, Lord of Lies? Let us know in the comments below!

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