{"id":34028,"date":"2023-06-21T12:29:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T10:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1847494"},"modified":"2023-06-21T13:50:28","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T11:50:28","slug":"diablo-4-patch-notes-whats-changed-in-the-latest-update","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/diablo-4-patch-notes-whats-changed-in-the-latest-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Diablo 4 patch notes: What\u2019s changed in the latest update?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diablo 4 is being updated at a dizzying pace – so check out everything you need to know about the latest on what’s changed. <\/p>

By Cole Luke\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 21 June 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Diablo 4 only recently came out, but that hasn\u2019t stopped Blizzard\u2019s momentum \u2013 as they continue to release patches at a rapid pace.<\/p>\n

To keep you on top of it all, we have our breakdown of Diablo 4 patch notes, what\u2019s changed in the latest update and when you can expect the next update.<\/p>\n

Most of the patches have been hotfixes for minor bugs and glitches that are sometimes related to one system in particular, or all of them.<\/p>\n

We did see a more major patch recently that saw some classes<\/a> and skills being nerfed to prevent people from cheesing their way through Sanctuary and all its quests<\/a>, and to better balance the game-making \u2013 joining up with friends in a clan<\/a> or via online co-op<\/a> or on the couch<\/a> is all the more important.<\/p>\n

Blizzard recently streamed a Q&A video talking about issues players have had and what they\u2019ll be doing to remedy them, as well as touching on what they are working on for the future \u2013 so we\u2019ve included that too.<\/p>\n

Hopefully, all the changes will be in place in time for the first Diablo 4 season<\/a> so we can prepare ahead of time.<\/p>\n

Whatever the changes, we have all you need to know about the latest Diablo 4 patch notes, what\u2019s changed, when the next Diablo 4 update is and developer videos down below.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s changed in the latest Diablo 4 update?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The latest 1.0.2i build #42338 that went out on 10th June 2023 for all platforms is a pretty small one and only includes a handful of bug fixes regarding issues with Necromancers getting stuck in the character selection, inputs not responding after teleporting and a minor graphical error.<\/p>\n
The last big patch with substantial changes was 1.0.2d Build #42131 where we saw changes made to the Classes to improve the balance of the game as Blizzard said that \u201csome Class builds and synergies are outside of our bounds for what is reasonable for the health of the game\u201d.<\/p>\n
In layman\u2019s terms, people found ways to create ridiculously OP builds that were no-brainers to emulate if you wanted to defeat bosses and level up quickly.<\/p>
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Full patch notes for Diablo 4<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The patch notes for 1.0.2i build #42338 are as follows.<\/p>\n
Fixed an issue where Necromancer players would sometimes be stuck at the character selection screen.<\/li>\n
Fixed an issue where control inputs would stop responding when a player teleports or zones in and out of a dungeon.<\/li>\n
Fixed a graphical issue where black textures would flash after teleporting into specific towns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As we said, the last big patch regarding gameplay changes was 5th June\u2019s 1.0.2d Build #42131 and we\u2019ve listed the full patch notes for that down below.<\/p>\n
Barbarian<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Skill Changes<\/b><\/h4>\n
Pulverize<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Lucky Hit Chance reduced from 33% to 25%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Lightning Storm<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Damage increased from 32% to 40%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Grizzly Rage<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Maximum extended duration from kills reduced from 10 to 5 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Class Specialization<\/b><\/h4>\n
Obsidian Slam<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Kills required for bonus increased from 10 to 20.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Calm Before the Storm<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Lucky Hit Chance reduced from 15% to 10%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Passive Changes<\/b><\/h4>\n
Electric Shock<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Damage bonus increased from 5\/10\/15% to 6\/12\/18%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Legendary Aspect Changes<\/b><\/h4>\n
Shockwave Aspect<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Damage reduced from 90-130% to 60-100%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Crashstone Aspect<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Critical Strike Damage reduced from 40-50% to 30-40%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Lightning Dancer\u2019s Aspect<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Flat damage increased from .5-.6 to .7-.8.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Druid<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Skill Changes<\/b><\/h4>\n
Challenging Shout<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Damage Reduction gained from Skill Ranks reduced from 4% to 2%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Legendary Aspect Changes<\/b><\/h4>\n
Bold Chieftain\u2019s Aspect<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Cooldown reduction per Nearby enemy reduced from 2.7-5.4 seconds to 1.0-1.9 seconds.<\/li>\n
Maximum Cooldown reduction from 12 to 6 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Aspect of the Dire Whirlwind<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Increased Critical Strike Chance per second reduced from 5-10% to 3-8%.<\/li>\n
Maximum Critical Strike Chance bonus reduced from 20-40% to 9-24%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Item Changes<\/b><\/h4>\n
Gohr\u2019s Devastating Grips<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Explosion damage gained from Whirlwind reduced from 50-70% to 16-26%.<\/li>\n
Damage against wreckable objects no longer increases explosion damage.<\/li>\n
Explosion damage is only increased by the first 100 hits of Whirlwind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Necromancer<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Skill Changes<\/b><\/h4>\n
Blood Lance<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Damage increased from 67.5% to 80%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Army of the Dead<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Damage increased from 30% to 45%.<\/li>\n
Cooldown reduced from 90 to 70 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Blood Wave<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Damage increased from 90% to 120%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Passive Changes<\/b><\/h4>\n
Shadowblight<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Damage increased from 20% to 22%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Grim Harvest<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Essence gained reduced from 3\/6\/9 to 2\/4\/6.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Serration<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Critical Strike Chance reduced from .5\/1\/1.5% to .3\/.6\/.9%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Death\u2019s Defense<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Maximum Minion Life lost in a single damage instance reduced from 75\/60\/45% to 60\/45\/30%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Class Specialization<\/b><\/h4>\n
Raise Skeleton<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Skeleton Warrior attack damage increased by 10%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Golem<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Golem attack damage increased by 10%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Blood Golem<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Blood Golem Life drain damage increased from 40% to 90%.<\/li>\n
Blood Golem Life drain healing from enemies hit increased from 4% to 5%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Iron Golem<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Iron Golem slam damage increased from 25% to 175%.<\/li>\n
Iron Golem shockwave damage increased from 30% to 40%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Paragon Board Changes<\/b><\/h4>\n
Hulking Monstrosity<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Golem Life and damage bonus increased from 30% to 40% Life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cult Leader<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Damage bonus increased from 10% to 15%<\/p>\n
Rogue<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Skill Changes<\/b><\/h4>\n
Twisting Blades<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Advanced Twisting Blades Cooldown reduction per enemy hit reduced from .25 to .1 seconds.<\/li>\n
Advanced Twisting Blades maximum Cooldown reduction reduced from 3 to 2 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Rapid Fire<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Damage increased from 24% to 30%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Dark Shroud<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Damage Reduction per shadow gained from Skill Ranks reduced from .8% to .4%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Dash<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Enhanced Dash Critical Strike Damage bonus from 20% to 15%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Caltrops<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Damage increased from 30% to 40%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Passive Changes<\/b><\/h4>\n
Concussive<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Critical Strike Chance reduced from 5\/10\/15% to 4\/8\/12%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Legendary Affix Changes<\/b><\/h4>\n
Repeating<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Maximum Minion Life lost in a single damage instance reduced from 75\/60\/45% to 60\/45\/30%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Sorcerer<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Skill Changes<\/b><\/h4>\n
Arc Lash<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Lucky Hit Chance reduced from 30% to 14%.<\/li>\n
Glinting Arc Lash Cooldown reduction reduced from .25 to .15 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Teleport<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Shimmering Teleport\u2019s Damage Reduction duration reduced from 5 to 3 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Legendary Affix Changes<\/b><\/h4>\n
Aspect of Control<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
Bonus damage reduced from 30-40% to 25-35%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You can also check out all of the Diablo 4 patch notes here<\/a>.<\/p>