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PATCH FEATURES

New Feature: Greyhollow Island

The mysterious forested locale of Greyhollow Island is now open for exploration! Inhabited by new enemies and steeped in intrigue, brave the wilds and unravel the enigma behind the isle's mysterious inhabitants. Be forewarned, however; the land itself is hungry for blood.

To learn more about Greyhollow Island, click here.

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New Feature: Expanded Zones

The Sanctuary you know grows a little bit larger! Two existing zones are receiving new, fully explorable additions, featuring new bounties and events. Survive the hunting grounds of the fierce yeti in the Eternal Woods, a new branch of The Ruins of Sescheron zone. Leoric's Manor becomes a bit grander beyond the collapsed stairwell in Act I, opening up the Royal Quarters for curious treasure hunters.

The Sanctuary you know grows larger. Two existing zones are receiving new, fully explorable additions, featuring new bounties and events. Survive the hunting grounds of the fierce yeti in the Eternal Woods, a new branch of The Ruins of Sescheron zone. The cultists have finally gotten around to clearing up the debris on those stairs in Leoric's Manor, opening up the Royal Quarters for curious treasure hunters.

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New Feature: Set Dungeons

Test your mettle against one of twenty four custom designed set dungeons! Each dungeon features a pre-generated, static course designed entirely around a specific class set. Don all six pieces of your chosen set and visit Leoric's Library to obtain a clue on where these hidden trials are located. Hunt down your dungeon of choice and master it to unlock exclusive cosmetic rewards for one, more, or for the truly dedicated, all of these challenges!

Test your mettle against one of twenty-four custom designed set dungeons! Each dungeon features a pre-generated, static course designed entirely around a specific class set. Don all six pieces of your chosen set and visit Leoric's Library to obtain a clue on where these hidden trials are located. Hunt down your dungeon of choice and master it to unlock exclusive cosmetic rewards!

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New Feature: Empowered Rifts

Spend your gold to empower a Greater Rift, granting a fourth opportunity to upgrade a Legendary Gem. Gold costs vary based on the tier of Greater Rift level attempted, and bonus upgrades are granted only to those who complete the rift, so spend wisely!

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New Feature: Season Rebirth

Transition seamlessly from Season to Season with the new Season Rebirth feature! This option allows you to instantly transform a non-Seasonal hero to a fresh level 1 Season hero, maintaining their name and hours played. All gear is removed and automatically mailed to you in the non-Season, providing up to thirty days to reclaim the items at a later time. Paragon level, completed achievements, and other accomplishments also remain behind with your non-Seasonal heroes.

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New Feature: Revised Buff Bar

A cleaner, clearer user interface makes its way to all platforms with our revised buff bar! Static buffs have been removed from the buff bar area, replaced by new indicators and timers that have been added to the skill bar. We've also included a collapsible buff-holder, which condenses party and group buffs and can be expanded by moving your cursor over the indicator, revealing all your buffs at a moment's glance.

A cleaner, clearer user interface makes its way to all platforms with our revised buff bar. Static buffs have been removed from the buff bar area, replaced by new indicators and timers that have been added to the skill bar. We've also included a collapsible buff-holder, which condenses party and group buffs and can be expanded by moving your cursor over the indicator or by assigning a hotkey via the Heads Up Display section of the Key Bindings option menu, revealing all your buffs at a moment's glance.

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New to PC: Action Combat

The popular console version of Action Combat makes its way to PC! Massacre, Destruction, and Trap Mastery bonuses are now granted to players who chain together death, destruction, and clever play. Earn bonus experience, a temporary boost to movement speed, or a buff to your resource generation through smart and tactical play.

The popular console version of Action Combat makes its way to PC! Massacre, Destruction, and Trap Mastery bonuses are now granted to players who chain together death, destruction, and clever maneuvers. Earn bonus experience, a temporary boost to movement speed, or a buff to your resource generation through tactical play.

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GENERAL

Stash Tabs

A sixth Stash tab is now purchasable for 500,000 gold

One additional Stash tab per season (up to 4) will also be available to unlock by completing Seasonal objectives

One additional Stash tab per season (up to 4) will also be available to unlock by completing the Conqueror level of the Season Journey

Cosmetic pets now pick up gold for you

At level 70, +% Bonus Experience is reduced to 10% effectiveness

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CLASSES

Taunt now causes monsters to consistently attack you

Barbarian

Active Skills

Ancient Spear

Skill Rune - Boulder Toss

Should now reach its target more quickly

Avalanche

Damage increased from 1600% to 2400%

Skill Rune - Glacier

Damage increased from 1600% to 2400%

Skill Rune - Snow-Capped Mountain

Damage increased from 1800% to 2800%

Skill Rune - Volcano

Damage increased from 4400% to 6600%

Battle Rage

Skill Rune - Ferocity

Movement speed bonus increased from 10% to 15%

Earthquake

Damage increased from 4200% to 4800%

Skill Rune - Cave-In

Damage increased from 4200% to 4800%

Skill Rune - Chilling Earth

Damage increased from 4200% to 4800%

Skill Rune - Giant's Stride

Damage increased from 200% to 300% per tremor

Skill Rune - Molten Fury

Damage increased from 5100% to 6000%

Skill Rune - Mountain's Call

Cooldown reduced from 50 to 30 seconds

Furious Charge

Skill Rune - Dreadnought

Maximum number of charges increased from 2 to 3

Ground Stomp

Skill Rune - Deafening Crash

Now also reduces the cooldown to 8 seconds

Leap

Skill Rune - Iron Impact

Has been redesigned

Gain 150% increased Armor for 4 seconds when you land

War Cry

Duration increased from 60 to 120 seconds

Skill Rune - Hardened Wrath

Has been redesigned

For the first five seconds, gain an additional 60% Armor

Skill Rune - Invigorate

Life regeneration granted increased from 8315 to 13411

Whirlwind

Skill Rune - Dust Devils

Increased the movement speed of the tornadoes

Passive Skills

Inspiring Presence

Group Life regeneration increased from 2% to 3%

Juggernaut

Crowd Control reduction amount increased from 30-50%

Crowd Control reduction amount increased from 30% to 50%

No Escape

Now also affects Seismic Slam

Pound of Flesh

Has been redesigned

When you are healed by a health globe, gain 2% of your maximum Life per second and 4% increased movement speed for 15 seconds. This bonus stacks up to 5 times.

Sword and Board

Has been redesigned

While wielding a shield, reduce all damage taken by 30% and all Fury costs by 20%

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Crusader

Active Skills

Blessed Hammer

Skill Rune - Icebound Hammer

Has been removed

Replaced with

Crushing Blow

Brute Force

The hammer Slows enemies it passes through and has a 35% chance to explode on impact, dealing 460% weapon damage as Physical and Stunning enemies within 6 yards for 1 second

Bombardment

Skill Rune - Barrels of Tar

Has been removed

Replaced with

Barrels of Spikes

The damage of each barrel is increased by 200% of your Thorns

Consecration

Skill Rune - Frozen Ground

Has been removed

Replaced with

Bed of Nails

Enemies in the area of the Consecration also take damage equal to 100% of your Thorns every second

Iron Skin

Skill Rune - Reflective Skin

Has been redesigned

Your Thorns damage is increased by 300%

Note: This bonus is now in the same category as the Thorns of the Invoker (6) Set Bonus

Steed Charge

Skill Rune - Ramming Speed

Has been removed

Replaced with

Spiked Barding

Deals 500% of your Thorns damage every second as you run

Sweep Attack

Skill Rune - Frozen Sweep

Has been removed

Replaced with

Inspiring Sweep

Every use of Sweep Attack increases your Armor by 20% for 3 seconds

Passive Skills

Hold Your Ground

Block chance granted increased from 15% to 30%

Iron Maiden

Thorns bonus increased from 50% to 100%

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue that prevented monsters from targeting players while mounted using Steed Charge

Fixed an issue that prevented the extra hammers created by Blessed Hammer - Limitless from benefitting from the Guard of Johanna damage bonus

Fixed an issue that caused enemies hit by the extra hammers created by Blessed Hammer - Limitless to be counted toward the Drakon's Lesson damage bonus

Fixed an issue that could sometimes prevent the increased Thorns value from Iron Maiden from updating

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Demon Hunter

Demon Hunters may now use Quivers while wielding a melee weapon

Active Skills

Bolas

Hatred generated increased from 3 to 4

Skill Rune - Thunder Ball

Hatred generated increased from 6 to 7

Chakram

Skill Rune - Shuriken Cloud

Duration increased from 2 to 10 minutes

Now has a 10 second cooldown

Cluster Arrow

Explosion damage increased from 550% to 650% weapon damage

Skill Rune - Cluster Bombs

Grenade damage increased from 525% to 650% weapon damage

Number of rockets decreased from 3 to 2

Skill Rune - Dazzling Arrow

Explosion damage increased from 550% to 650% weapon damage

Grenades damage increased from 220% to 250% weapon damage

Skill Rune - Loaded for Bear

Explosion damage increased from 770% to 850% weapon damage

Grenades damage increased from 220% to 250% weapon damage

Skill Rune - Maelstrom

Explosion damage increased from 550% to 650% weapon damage

Number of rockets decreased from 5 to 3

Healing per rocket increased from 1% to 2%

Skill Rune - Shooting Stars

Explosion damage increased from 550% to 650% weapon damage

Number of rockets decreased from 3 to 2

Entangling Shot

Hatred generated increased from 3 to 4

Skill Rune - Justice is Served

Hatred generated increased from 6 to 7

Grenade

Hatred generated increased from 3 to 4

Skill Rune - Tinkerer

Hatred generated increased from 6 to 7

Hungering Arrow

Hatred generated increased from 3 to 4

Skill Rune - Serrated Arrow

Hatred generated increased from 6 to 7

Multishot

Skill Rune - Burst Fire

Has been removed

Replaced with

Wind Chill

Enemies hit are Chilled and have a 10% chance to be Critically Hit for 3 seconds

Enemies hit are Chilled and have a 15% chance to be Critically Hit for 3 seconds

Skill Rune - Full Broadside

Damage increased from 460% to 500% weapon damage

Skill Rune - Suppression Fire

Number of enemies affected increased from 2 to 4

Skill Rune - Wind Chill

Critical Hit Chance bonus increased from 10 to 15%

Preparation

Skill Rune - Invigoration

Maximum Discipline bonus increased from 15 to 20

Sentry

Skill Rune - Guardian Turret

Damage reduction increased from 15% to 25%

Shadow Power

Life per Hit increased from 16093 to 26821

Life per Hit is now increased by 25% of your Life on Kill

Skill Rune - Blood Moon

Now doubles the total Life per Hit granted by Shadow Power

Skill Rune - Well of Darkness

Discipline cost reduced from 10 to 8

Smoke Screen

Skill Rune - Special Recipe

Discipline cost reduced from 10 to 8

Strafe

Attack speed will no longer cause Strafe to attack faster; instead the resource cost and damage will scale with attack speed

Vengeance

Duration increased from 15 to 20 seconds

Number of rockets reduced from 4 to 2

Rocket damage increased from 40% to 80% weapon damage

Now also increases your damage done by 40%

Skill Rune - Dark Heart

Has been redesigned

Now reduces all damage taken by 50%

Skill Rune - From the Shadows

Freeze duration increased from 2 to 3 seconds

Passive Skills

Tactical Advantage

Now also triggers from Shadow Power

Thrill of the Hunt

Has been redesigned

Enemies hit by your Hatred spenders are slowed by 80% for 2 seconds

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue that prevented Cold attacks from applying Numbing Traps the first time they damaged an enemy with Iceblink equipped

Fixed an issue that prevented special attacks made by Sentries with the Embodiment of the Marauder (4) Set Bonus from applying Numbing Traps

Fixed an issue that prevented Numbing Traps visual effect from being displayed on monsters

Fixed an issue that prevented Shadow Power from applying the lockout period before the cooldown begins when cast by Lianna's Wings

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Monk

Active Skills

Blinding Flash

Skill Rune - Soothing Light

Has been removed

Replaced with

Crippling Light

Enemies that are Blinded deal 40% reduced damage for 5 seconds after the Blind wears off

Ephiphany

Skill Rune - Soothing Mist

Health Globe healing bonus contribution reduced from 25% to 10%

Fists of Thunder

Skill Rune - Static Charge

Damage reduced from 180% to 40% weapon damage

Now only has a chance to proc when the Monk that applied the effect hits an affected enemy

Inner Sanctuary

Skill Rune - Safe Haven

The Life per Second contribution has been reduced from 30% to 7%

Mantra of Healing

Skill Rune - Sustenance

The passive Life per Second contributed to your group has been reduced from 30% to 7%

Mystic Ally

Should now more consistently attack targets closer to you

Skill Rune - Enduring Ally

The passive Life per Second contributed to your group has been reduced from 30% to 7%

Skill Rune - Fire Ally

Explosion damage increased from 290% to 480% weapon damage

Number of allies reduced from 10 to 5

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue that caused Exploding Palm to sometimes retain bonuses to its damage for longer than intended

Fixed an issue that could sometimes prevent Sweeping Wind - Master of Wind from Freezing enemies

Fixed an issue that caused Exploding Palm - Impending Doom to overwrite other players' Exploding Palms

Fixed an issue that prevented the Exploding Palms applied by the Uliana's Stragegem (2) Set Bonus from benefitting from Way of the Hundred Fists - Assimilation's damage bonus

Fixed an issue that caused the Life per Second contribution from Inner Sanctuary - Safe Haven, and Mystic Ally - Enduring Ally to be increased by the Life per Second from other skills

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Witch Doctor

Active Skills

Firebats

Skill Rune - Cloud of Bats

Radius increased from 12 to 15 yards

Gargantuan

Damage increased from 100% to 450% weapon damage

Skill Rune - Big Stinker

Poison cloud damage increased from 45% to 135% weapon damage

Skill Rune - Restless Giant

Enrage cooldown reduced from 120 to 45 seconds

Grasp of the Dead

Skill Rune - Rain of Corpses

Duration in which the total damage is dealt reduced from 8 to 3 seconds

The effects of this rune can now stack

Haunt

Skill Rune - Draining Spirits

Damage type changed from Cold to Physical

Hex

Skill Rune - Toad of Hugeness

Will now lick and slow enemies, rather than swallow them, while you have the Spirit of Arachyr (4) Set Bonus equipped

Horrify

Cooldown reduced from 12 to 10 seconds

Skill Rune - Frightening Aspect

Armor bonus increased from 35% to 50%

Locust Swarm

Skill Rune - Diseased Swarm

Increased from 75% to 750% weapon damage

Mass Confusion

Skill Rune - Paranoia

Damage amplification increased from 20% to 30%

Soul Harvest

Cooldown reduced from 15 to 12 seconds

Skill Rune - Languish

Now grants 10% Armor per stack, up to a maximum of 5 stacks

Spirit Barrage

Weapon damage increased from 425% to 600%

Skill Rune - Phlebotomize

Has been redesigned

Now grants 6437 Life each time Spirit Barrage hits

Skill Rune - Manitou

Damage increased from 2900 to 6000% weapon damage over 20 seconds

Spirit Walk

Cooldown reduced from 12 to 10 seconds

Skill Rune - Severance

Has been redesigned

Now increases movement speed by an additional 100%

Summon Zombie Dogs

Damage increased from 30% to 120% weapon damage

Skill Rune - Burning Dogs

Fire damage deal to nearby enemies increased from 20% to 80% weapon damage

Skill Rune - Rabid Dogs

Bite DoT damage increased from 30% to 120% weapon damage

Wall of Death

Damage increased from 1000% to 1200% weapon damage

Skill Rune - Surrounded by Death

Duration increased from 4 to 5 seconds

Damage increased from 1000% to 1250% weapon damage

Passive Skills

Creeping Death

DoT duration increased from 300 to 3600 seconds

Spirit Vessel

No longer reduces the cooldown of Spirit Walk, Horrify, and Soul Harvest by 2 seconds

Note: The cooldowns of these skills have been reduced to compensate

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Wizard

Shields granted by skills now scale with your maximum Life

Active Skills

Diamond Skin

Damage absorbed changed from 93337 to 40% of your Life

Skill Rune - Crystal Shell

Damage absorbed changed from 186675 to 80% of your Life

Magic Weapon

Skill Rune - Deflection

Damage absorbed changed from 10728 to 4% of your Life

Spectral Blade

Skill Rune - Barrier Blades

Damage absorbed changed from 10728 to 4% of your Life

Skill Rune - Flame Blades

Duration reduced from 10 to 5 seconds

Now has a maximum stack count of 30

Slow Time

Skill Rune - Point of No Return

Stun duration increased from 3 to 5 seconds

Passive Skills

Dominance

Damage absorbed changed from 16093 to 2% of your Life

Galvanizing Ward

Damage absorbed changed from 81536 to 70% 60% of your Life

Damage absorbed changed from 81536 to 60% of your Life

Bug Fixes

Fixed and issue that prevented the internal cooldown on Magic Weapon - Deflection from updating with changes to Attack Speed

Fixed an issue that caused the effect of Wave of Force - Debilitating Force to stack from multiple sources

Fixed an issue that prevented Arcane Torrent, Disintegrate, and Ray of Frost's damage from updating if your attack speed changed while channeling

Fixed an issue that caused Meteor - Star Pact to gain the damage bonus for spending Arcane Power when automatically cast by Tal Rasha's (2) Set Bonus, or Etched Sigil

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Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue that could prevent you from clicking on some portals while you had certain skills bound to Left Mouse Button

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ITEMS

Thorns damage granted by socketing a Marquise rank or higher Topaz gem in a weapon has been greatly increased

The damage range of the Thorns affix on items has been increased

Note: This change is retroactive for existing gear

Life per Hit granted by socketing an Amethyst into a weapon has been greatly increased for all ranks

Band of Hollow Whispers

The duration of the Haunt cast by this item has been increased

This item will now cast Haunt more often

The cast range of this item has been increased

Note: These changes will apply retroactively to existing items

Born's Defiance

(2) Set Bonus

Has been changed from Monster Kills grant +20 Experience to Increases bonus Experience by 20%

Boyarsky's Chip

New Legendary Gem

Adds 30000 16000 Thorns damage

Adds 16000 Thorns damage

Thorns damage increased by 1500 800 per rank

Thorns damage increased by 800 per rank

At rank 25 your Primary skills Taunt the first enemy hit or 2 seconds

Cain's Fate

(2) Set Bonus

The Experience bonus has been increased from 30% to 50%

Corruption

Now rolls with guaranteed Increased Gold and Health Globe Pickup Radius, and Increased Health Globe and Potion Healing

Depth Diggers

Can now drop for Wizards

Endless Walk

Has been redesigned

(2) Set Bonus

While moving, damage taken is reduced by up to 50%

While standing still, damage dealt is increased by up to 100%

Halcyon's Ascent

Replaced the guaranteed Cooldown Reduction roll with a socket

Istvan's Paired Blades

Each stack now also increases your damage and Armor

Legacy of Nightmares

These rings now roll with a guaranteed socket rather than guaranteed Critical Hit Chance or Attack Speed

Has been redesigned

(2) Set Bonus

While this is your only item Set Bonus your damage dealt is increased by 100% and damage taken is reduced by 4% for every Ancient item you have equipped

Note: please refer to Wyatt Cheng's post for more information on this change

Mantle of Channeling

New Legendary Shoulders

While channeling Whirlwind, Rapid Fire, Strafe, Tempest Rush, Firebats, Arcane Torrent, Disintegrate, or Ray of Frost, you deal 20-25% increased damage and take 25% reduced damage

Moratorium

Damage staggered increased from 25% to 35%

Mutilation Guard

Life threshold required to activate the secondary effect increased from 30% to 50%

Nagelring

Level required for this to drop has been raised from 11 to 40

Oculus Ring

No longer rolls with guaranteed Attack Speed, Reduced Damage from Elites, or Resistance to All Elements

Now rolls with a guaranteed socket

Bonus damage increased from 30-40% to 70-85%

The damage bonus provided by this item is now multiplicative with other sources of damage

The damage bonus provided by this item no longer stacks with overlapping zones

Damage zone now spawns at a random location near the monster that was killed

The chance to summon a zone is now 100%

Profane Pauldrons

No longer drop

Steady Strikers

No longer drop

Several existing Legendary items have been updated to include a unique Legendary power

Note: Existing items will not be affected by the following changes. Only new versions of the items will roll with the added Legendary power.

Aquila Cuirass

Legendary Power added

While above 75-85% 90-95% primary resource, all damage taken is reduced by 50%

While above 90-95% primary resource, all damage taken is reduced by 50%

Justice Lantern

Legendary Power added

Gain damage reduction equal to 50-65% 45-55% of your Block chance

Gain damage reduction equal to 45-55% of your Block chance

Note: This power can now benefit from the Block chance provided by Punish

String of Ears

Legendary Power added

The melee damage reduction is now a Legendary Power and has been increased from 20-25% to 25-30%

Class-Specific Items

Barbarian

Band of Might

New Legendary Ring

After using Furious Charge, Ground Stomp, or Leap, gain 50-60% damage reduction for 8 seconds

Blade of the Tribes

New Legendary Mighty Weapon

War Cry and Threatening Shout cause an Avalanche and Earthquake

Rolls with +150-200% Earthquake damage

Blade of the Warlord

New Legendary Mighty Weapon

Bash consumes up to 40 Fury to deal up to 500-600% 400-500% increased damage

Bash consumes up to 40 Fury to deal up to 400-500% increased damage

Dread Iron

Now rolls with +150-200% Avalanche damage

Fury of the Vanished Peak

Now rolls with +150-200% 100-125% Seismic Slam damage

Now rolls with 100-125% Seismic Slam damage

The Gavel of Judgment

Now rolls with +150-200% 75-100% Hammer of the Ancients damage

Now rolls with 75-100% Hammer of the Ancients damage

The Legacy of Raekor

Has been redesigned

(2) Set Bonus

Furious Charge refunds a charge if it hits only 1 enemy

(4) Set Bonus

Furious Charge gains the effect of every rune and deals 400% 300% increased damage

Furious Charge gains the effect of every rune and deals 300% increased damage

(6) Set Bonus

Every use of Furious Charge grants a stacking effect that increases the damage of your next Fury-spending attack by 300%

Every use of a Fury-spending attack consumes up to 5 stacks

Might of the Earth

(2) Set Bonus

Reduce the cooldown of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, and Ground Stomp by 1 second for every 40 30 Fury you spend

Reduce the cooldown of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, and Ground Stomp by 1 second for every 30 Fury you spend

(4) Set Bonus

Leap causes an Earthquake when you land

Leap gains the effect of the Iron Impact rune and the duration and Armor bonus is doubled increased by 150%

Leap gains the effect of the Iron Impact rune and the duration and Armor bonus is increased by 150%

(6) Set Bonus

Increases the damage of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, Ground Stomp, Ancient Spear, and Seismic Slam by 800% 800%

Increases the damage of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, Ground Stomp, Ancient Spear, and Seismic Slam by 800%

Oathkeeper

New Legendary Mighty Weapon

Your primary skills attack 50% faster and deal 150-200% increased damage

Skular's Salvation

New Legendary Bracers

Increases the damage of Ancient Spear - Boulder Toss by 100%

When your Boulder Toss hits 5 or fewer enemies the damage is increased by 150-200% 120-150%

When your Boulder Toss hits 5 or fewer enemies the damage is increased by 120-150%

Vambraces of Sescheron

New Legendary Bracers

Primary skills heal you for 5-6% of your missing Life

Crusader

Akkhan's Addendum

Akarat's Champion gains the effects of the Prophet, and Embodiment of Power runes

Armor of Akkhan

(2) Set Bonus

Reduce the cost of all abilities by 50% while Akarat's Champion is active

(4) Set Bonus

Reduce the cooldown of Akarat's Champion by 50%

(6) Set Bonus

While Akarat's Champion is active, you deal 450% increased damage

Akkhan's Manacles

New Legendary Bracers

Blessed Shield damage is increased by 400-500% for the first enemy it hits

Akkhan's Leniency

New Legendary Two-Handed Flail

Each enemy hit by your Blessed Shield increases the damage of your Blessed Shield by 15-20% for 3 seconds

Blade of Prophecy

Now rolls with +75-100% Condemn damage

Bracers of Fury

New Legendary Bracers

Heaven's Fury deals 300-400% 150-200% increased damage to enemies that are Blinded, Immobilized, or Stunned

Heaven's Fury deals 150-200% increased damage to enemies that are Blinded, Immobilized, or Stunned

Drakon's Lesson

Shield Bash damage bonus increased from 150-200% to 300-400%

Frydehr's Wrath

Now rolls with +150-200% Condemn damage

Golden Flense

Now rolls with +150-200% Sweep Attack damage

Jace's Hammer of Vigilance

Now rolls with guaranteed primary attribute

Jekangbord

Now rolls with +150-200% Blessed Shield damage

Norvald's Fervor

New Set

(2) Set bonus

Increases the duration of Steed Charge by 2 seconds

Every enemy killed while Steed Charge is active extends the duration by 0.5 seconds reduces the cooldown by 1 second

Every enemy killed while Steed Charge is active reduces the cooldown by 1 second

Gain 100% increased damage while Steed Charge is active and for 5 seconds after Steed Charge ends

Pride of the Invoker

No longer roll with guaranteed Critical Hit Chance

Renewal of the Invoker

Now roll with guaranteed sockets

Roland's Legacy

(6) Set Bonus

Attack speed bonus increased from 30% to 50%

Each stack now also reduces damage taken by 10%

Duration increased from 3 to 5 seconds

Seeker of the Light

(6) Set Bonus

Blessed Hammer damage bonus increased from 750% to 1250%

Shield of Fury

New Legendary Crusader Shield

Each time and enemy takes damage from your Heaven's Fury, it increases the damage they take from your Heaven's Fury by 15-20%

Thorns of the Invoker

Has been redesigned

(2) Set Bonus

Your Thorns damage now hits all enemies within a 15 yard radius around you

Each time you hit an enemy with Punish, or Slash, or block an attack your Thorns damage is increased by 50% 25% for 2 seconds

Each time you hit an enemy with Punish, or Slash, or block an attack your Thorns damage is increased by 25% for 2 seconds

(4) Set Bonus

You take 50% less damage for 20 seconds after casting Bombardment

(6) Set Bonus

Attack speed of Punish, and Slash increased by 50% and deal 600% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit

Unrelenting Phalanx

Now rolls with +45-60% Phalanx damage

Warhelm of Kassar

New Legendary Helm

Reduce the cooldown and increase the damage of Phalanx by 45-60%

Demon Hunter

Bombardier's Rucksack

Now rolls with +75-100% Sentry damage

Chain of Shadows

New Legendary Belt

After using Impale, your Vault costs no resource for 2 seconds

Danetta's Hatred

(2) Set Bonus

Now also increases the damage of Vault by 800%

Dead Man's Legacy

Now rolls with +75-100% Multishot damage

Elusive Ring

New Legendary Ring

After using Vault, Shadow Power, or Smoke Screen, take 50-60% reduced damage for 8 seconds

Embodiment of the Marauder

(4) Set Bonus

Now also increases the damage of Sentries by 200% 300%

Now also increases the damage of Sentries by 300%

(6) Set Bonus

Damage bonus per active Sentry increased from 100% to 400% 600%

Damage bonus per active Sentry increased from 100% to 600%

Damage bonus now also applies to Companion and Vengeance

Fortress Ballista

New Legendary Hand Crossbow

Attacks grant you an absorb shield for 4-5% 2-3% of your maximum Life, stacking up to 10 times

Attacks grant you an absorb shield for 2-3% of your maximum Life, stacking up to 10 times

Hellrack

Now rolls with guaranteed primary attribute

K'mar Tenclip

Now rolls with +75-100% Strafe damage

Karlei's Point

New Legendary Dagger

Impale returns 15-20 Hatred if it hits an enemy that has already been Impaled

Lianna's Wings

New Legendary Hand Crossbow

Shadow Power also triggers Smoke Screen

Note: This item adds a 2.5 second cooldown to Shadow Power

Lord Greenstone's Fan

New Legendary Dagger

Every second gain 80-100% increased damage for your next Fan of Knives

This effect can stack up to 30 times

Natalya's Vengeance

(2) Set Bonus

Rain of Vengeance cooldown reduction increased from 2 to 4 seconds

(6) Set Bonus

Damage reduction increased from 30% to 60%

Duration increased from 6 to 10 seconds

The Shadow's Mantle

Helm and Shoulder pieces have been added to this set

Has been redesigned

(2) Set Bonus

Your damage is increase

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PATCH FEATURES
New Feature: Greyhollow Island
The mysterious forested locale of Greyhollow Island is now open for exploration! Inhabited by new enemies and steeped in intrigue, brave the wilds and unravel the enigma behind the isle's mysterious inhabitants. Be forewarned, however; the land itself is hungry for blood.
To learn more about Greyhollow Island, click here.
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New Feature: Expanded Zones
The Sanctuary you know grows a little bit larger! Two existing zones are receiving new, fully explorable additions, featuring new bounties and events. Survive the hunting grounds of the fierce yeti in the Eternal Woods, a new branch of The Ruins of Sescheron zone. Leoric's Manor becomes a bit grander beyond the collapsed stairwell in Act I, opening up the Royal Quarters for curious treasure hunters.
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New Feature: Set Dungeons
Test your mettle against one of twenty four custom designed set dungeons! Each dungeon features a pre-generated, static course designed entirely around a specific class set. Don all six pieces of your chosen set and visit Leoric's Library to obtain a clue on where these hidden trials are located. Hunt down your dungeon of choice and master it to unlock exclusive cosmetic rewards for one, more, or for the truly dedicated, all of these challenges!
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New Feature: Empowered Rifts
Spend your gold to empower a Greater Rift, granting a fourth opportunity to upgrade a Legendary Gem. Gold costs vary based on the tier of Greater Rift level attempted, and bonus upgrades are granted only to those who complete the rift, so spend wisely!
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New Feature: Season Rebirth
Transition seamlessly from Season to Season with the new Season Rebirth feature! This option allows you to instantly transform a non-Seasonal hero to a fresh level 1 Season hero, maintaining their name and hours played. All gear is removed and automatically mailed to you in the non-Season, providing up to thirty days to reclaim the items at a later time. Paragon level, completed achievements, and other accomplishments also remain behind with your non-Seasonal heroes.
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New Feature: Revised Buff Bar
A cleaner, clearer user interface makes its way to all platforms with our revised buff bar! Static buffs have been removed from the buff bar area, replaced by new indicators and timers that have been added to the skill bar. We've also included a collapsible buff-holder, which condenses party and group buffs and can be expanded by moving your cursor over the indicator, revealing all your buffs at a moment's glance.
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New to PC: Action Combat
The popular console version of Action Combat makes its way to PC! Massacre, Destruction, and Trap Mastery bonuses are now granted to players who chain together death, destruction, and clever play. Earn bonus experience, a temporary boost to movement speed, or a buff to your resource generation through smart and tactical play.
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GENERAL
Stash Tabs
A sixth Stash tab is now purchasable for 500,000 gold
One additional Stash tab per season (up to 4) will also be available to unlock by completing Seasonal objectives
Cosmetic pets now pick up gold for you
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CLASSES
Taunt now causes monsters to consistently attack you
Barbarian
Active Skills
Ancient Spear
Skill Rune - Boulder Toss
Should now reach its target more quickly
Avalanche
Damage increased from 1600% to 2400%
Skill Rune - Glacier
Damage increased from 1600% to 2400%
Skill Rune - Snow-Capped Mountain
Damage increased from 1800% to 2800%
Skill Rune - Volcano
Damage increased from 4400% to 6600%
Battle Rage
Skill Rune - Ferocity
Movement speed bonus increased from 10% to 15%
Earthquake
Damage increased from 4200% to 4800%
Skill Rune - Cave-In
Damage increased from 4200% to 4800%
Skill Rune - Chilling Earth
Damage increased from 4200% to 4800%
Skill Rune - Giant's Stride
Damage increased from 200% to 300% per tremor
Skill Rune - Molten Fury
Damage increased from 5100% to 6000%
Skill Rune - Mountain's Call
Cooldown reduced from 50 to 30 seconds
Furious Charge
Skill Rune - Dreadnought
Maximum number of charges increased from 2 to 3
Ground Stomp
Skill Rune - Deafening Crash
Now also reduces the cooldown to 8 seconds
Leap
Skill Rune - Iron Impact
Has been redesigned
Gain 150% increased Armor for 4 seconds when you land
War Cry
Duration increased from 60 to 120 seconds
Skill Rune - Hardened Wrath
Has been redesigned
For the first five seconds, gain an additional 60% Armor
Skill Rune - Invigorate
Life regeneration granted increased from 8315 to 13411
Whirlwind
Skill Rune - Dust Devils
Increased the movement speed of the tornadoes
Passive Skills
Inspiring Presence
Group Life regeneration increased from 2% to 3%
Juggernaut
Crowd Control reduction amount increased from 30-50%
No Escape
Now also affects Seismic Slam
Pound of Flesh
Has been redesigned
When you are healed by a health globe, gain 2% of your maximum Life per second and 4% increased movement speed for 15 seconds. This bonus stacks up to 5 times.
Sword and Board
Has been redesigned
While wielding a shield, reduce all damage taken by 30% and all Fury costs by 20%
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Crusader
Active Skills
Blessed Hammer
Skill Rune - Icebound Hammer
Has been removed
Replaced with
Crushing Blow
The hammer Slows enemies it passes through and has a 35% chance to explode on impact, dealing 460% weapon damage as Physical and Stunning enemies within 6 yards for 1 second
Bombardment
Skill Rune - Barrels of Tar
Has been removed
Replaced with
Barrels of Spikes
The damage of each barrel is increased by 200% of your Thorns
Consecration
Skill Rune - Frozen Ground
Has been removed
Replaced with
Bed of Nails
Enemies in the area of the Consecration also take damage equal to 100% of your Thorns every second
Iron Skin
Skill Rune - Reflective Skin
Has been redesigned
Your Thorns damage is increased by 300%
Note: This bonus is now in the same category as the Thorns of the Invoker (6) Set Bonus
Steed Charge
Skill Rune - Ramming Speed
Has been removed
Replaced with
Spiked Barding
Deals 500% of your Thorns damage every second as you run
Sweep Attack
Skill Rune - Frozen Sweep
Has been removed
Replaced with
Inspiring Sweep
Every use of Sweep Attack increases your Armor by 20% for 3 seconds
Passive Skills
Hold Your Ground
Block chance granted increased from 15% to 30%
Iron Maiden
Thorns bonus increased from 50% to 100%
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that prevented monsters from targeting players while mounted using Steed Charge
Fixed an issue that prevented the extra hammers created by Blessed Hammer - Limitless from benefitting from the Guard of Johanna damage bonus
Fixed an issue that caused enemies hit by the extra hammers created by Blessed Hammer - Limitless to be counted toward the Drakon's Lesson damage bonus
Fixed an issue that could sometimes prevent the increased Thorns value from Iron Maiden from updating
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Demon Hunter
Demon Hunters may now use Quivers while wielding a melee weapon
Active Skills
Bolas
Hatred generated increased from 3 to 4
Skill Rune - Thunder Ball
Hatred generated increased from 6 to 7
Chakram
Skill Rune - Shuriken Cloud
Duration increased from 2 to 10 minutes
Now has a 10 second cooldown
Cluster Arrow
Explosion damage increased from 550% to 650% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Cluster Bombs
Grenade damage increased from 525% to 650% weapon damage
Number of rockets decreased from 3 to 2
Skill Rune - Dazzling Arrow
Explosion damage increased from 550% to 650% weapon damage
Grenades damage increased from 220% to 250% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Loaded for Bear
Explosion damage increased from 770% to 850% weapon damage
Grenades damage increased from 220% to 250% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Maelstrom
Explosion damage increased from 550% to 650% weapon damage
Number of rockets decreased from 5 to 3
Healing per rocket increased from 1% to 2%
Skill Rune - Shooting Stars
Explosion damage increased from 550% to 650% weapon damage
Number of rockets decreased from 3 to 2
Entangling Shot
Hatred generated increased from 3 to 4
Skill Rune - Justice is Served
Hatred generated increased from 6 to 7
Grenade
Hatred generated increased from 3 to 4
Skill Rune - Tinkerer
Hatred generated increased from 6 to 7
Hungering Arrow
Hatred generated increased from 3 to 4
Skill Rune - Serrated Arrow
Hatred generated increased from 6 to 7
Multishot
Skill Rune - Burst Fire
Has been removed
Replaced with
Wind Chill
Enemies hit are Chilled and have a 10% chance to be Critically Hit for 3 seconds
Skill Rune - Full Broadside
Damage increased from 460% to 500% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Suppression Fire
Number of enemies affected increased from 2 to 4
Skill Rune - Wind Chill
Critical Hit Chance bonus increased from 10 to 15%
Preparation
Skill Rune - Invigoration
Maximum Discipline bonus increased from 15 to 20
Sentry
Skill Rune - Guardian Turret
Damage reduction increased from 15% to 25%
Shadow Power
Life per Hit increased from 16093 to 26821
Life per Hit is now increased by 25% of your Life on Kill
Skill Rune - Blood Moon
Now doubles the total Life per Hit granted by Shadow Power
Skill Rune - Well of Darkness
Discipline cost reduced from 10 to 8
Smoke Screen
Skill Rune - Special Recipe
Discipline cost reduced from 10 to 8
Strafe
Attack speed will no longer cause Strafe to attack faster; instead the resource cost and damage will scale with attack speed
Vengeance
Duration increased from 15 to 20 seconds
Number of rockets reduced from 4 to 2
Rocket damage increased from 40% to 80% weapon damage
Now also increases your damage done by 40%
Skill Rune - Dark Heart
Has been redesigned
Now reduces all damage taken by 50%
Skill Rune - From the Shadows
Freeze duration increased from 2 to 3 seconds
Passive Skills
Tactical Advantage
Now also triggers from Shadow Power
Thrill of the Hunt
Has been redesigned
Enemies hit by your Hatred spenders are slowed by 80% for 2 seconds
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that prevented Cold attacks from applying Numbing Traps the first time they damaged an enemy with Iceblink equipped
Fixed an issue that prevented special attacks made by Sentries with the Embodiment of the Marauder (4) Set Bonus from applying Numbing Traps
Fixed an issue that prevented Numbing Traps visual effect from being displayed on monsters
Fixed an issue that prevented Shadow Power from applying the lockout period before the cooldown begins when cast by Lianna's Wings
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Monk
Active Skills
Blinding Flash
Skill Rune - Soothing Light
Has been removed
Replaced with
Crippling Light
Enemies that are Blinded deal 40% reduced damage for 5 seconds after the Blind wears off
Ephiphany
Skill Rune - Soothing Mist
Health Globe healing bonus contribution reduced from 25% to 10%
Fists of Thunder
Skill Rune - Static Charge
Damage reduced from 180% to 40% weapon damage
Now only has a chance to proc when the Monk that applied the effect hits an affected enemy
Inner Sanctuary
Skill Rune - Safe Haven
The Life per Second contribution has been reduced from 30% to 7%
Mantra of Healing
Skill Rune - Sustenance
The passive Life per Second contributed to your group has been reduced from 30% to 7%
Mystic Ally
Should now more consistently attack targets closer to you
Skill Rune - Enduring Ally
The passive Life per Second contributed to your group has been reduced from 30% to 7%
Skill Rune - Fire Ally
Explosion damage increased from 290% to 480% weapon damage
Number of allies reduced from 10 to 5
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that caused Exploding Palm to sometimes retain bonuses to its damage for longer than intended
Fixed an issue that could sometimes prevent Sweeping Wind - Master of Wind from Freezing enemies
Fixed an issue that caused Exploding Palm - Impending Doom to overwrite other players' Exploding Palms
Fixed an issue that prevented the Exploding Palms applied by the Uliana's Stragegem (2) Set Bonus from benefitting from Way of the Hundred Fists - Assimilation's damage bonus
Fixed an issue that caused the Life per Second contribution from Inner Sanctuary - Safe Haven, and Mystic Ally - Enduring Ally to be increased by the Life per Second from other skills
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Witch Doctor
Active Skills
Firebats
Skill Rune - Cloud of Bats
Radius increased from 12 to 15 yards
Gargantuan
Damage increased from 100% to 450% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Big Stinker
Poison cloud damage increased from 45% to 135% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Restless Giant
Enrage cooldown reduced from 120 to 45 seconds
Grasp of the Dead
Skill Rune - Rain of Corpses
Duration in which the total damage is dealt reduced from 8 to 3 seconds
The effects of this rune can now stack
Haunt
Skill Rune - Draining Spirits
Damage type changed from Cold to Physical
Hex
Skill Rune - Toad of Hugeness
Will now lick and slow enemies, rather than swallow them, while you have the Spirit of Arachyr (4) Set Bonus equipped
Horrify
Cooldown reduced from 12 to 10 seconds
Skill Rune - Frightening Aspect
Armor bonus increased from 35% to 50%
Locust Swarm
Skill Rune - Diseased Swarm
Increased from 75% to 750% weapon damage
Mass Confusion
Skill Rune - Paranoia
Damage amplification increased from 20% to 30%
Soul Harvest
Cooldown reduced from 15 to 12 seconds
Skill Rune - Languish
Now grants 10% Armor per stack, up to a maximum of 5 stacks
Spirit Barrage
Weapon damage increased from 425% to 600%
Skill Rune - Phlebotomize
Has been redesigned
Now grants 6437 Life each time Spirit Barrage hits
Skill Rune - Manitou
Damage increased from 2900 to 6000% weapon damage over 20 seconds
Spirit Walk
Cooldown reduced from 12 to 10 seconds
Skill Rune - Severance
Has been redesigned
Now increases movement speed by an additional 100%
Summon Zombie Dogs
Damage increased from 30% to 120% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Burning Dogs
Fire damage deal to nearby enemies increased from 20% to 80% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Rabid Dogs
Bite DoT damage increased from 30% to 120% weapon damage
Wall of Death
Damage increased from 1000% to 1200% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Surrounded by Death
Duration increased from 4 to 5 seconds
Damage increased from 1000% to 1250% weapon damage
Passive Skills
Creeping Death
DoT duration increased from 300 to 3600 seconds
Spirit Vessel
No longer reduces the cooldown of Spirit Walk, Horrify, and Soul Harvest by 2 seconds
Note: The cooldowns of these skills have been reduced to compensate
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Wizard
Shields granted by skills now scale with your maximum Life
Active Skills
Diamond Skin
Damage absorbed changed from 93337 to 40% of your Life
Skill Rune - Crystal Shell
Damage absorbed changed from 186675 to 80% of your Life
Magic Weapon
Skill Rune - Deflection
Damage absorbed changed from 10728 to 4% of your Life
Spectral Blade
Skill Rune - Barrier Blades
Damage absorbed changed from 10728 to 4% of your Life
Skill Rune - Flame Blades
Duration reduced from 10 to 5 seconds
Now has a maximum stack count of 30
Slow Time
Skill Rune - Point of No Return
Stun duration increased from 3 to 5 seconds
Passive Skills
Dominance
Damage absorbed changed from 16093 to 2% of your Life
Galvanizing Ward
Damage absorbed changed from 81536 to 70% 60% of your Life
Bug Fixes
Fixed and issue that prevented the internal cooldown on Magic Weapon - Deflection from updating with changes to Attack Speed
Fixed an issue that caused the effect of Wave of Force - Debilitating Force to stack from multiple sources
Fixed an issue that prevented Arcane Torrent, Disintegrate, and Ray of Frost's damage from updating if your attack speed changed while channeling
Fixed an issue that caused Meteor - Star Pact to gain the damage bonus for spending Arcane Power when automatically cast by Tal Rasha's (2) Set Bonus, or Etched Sigil
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Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that could prevent you from clicking on some portals while you had certain skills bound to Left Mouse Button
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ITEMS
Thorns damage granted by socketing a Marquise rank or higher Topaz gem in a weapon has been greatly increased
The damage range of the Thorns affix on items has been increased
Note: This change is retroactive for existing gear
Life per Hit granted by socketing an Amethyst into a weapon has been greatly increased for all ranks
Band of Hollow Whispers
The duration of the Haunt cast by this item has been increased
This item will now cast Haunt more often
The cast range of this item has been increased
Note: These changes will apply retroactively to existing items
Born's Defiance
(2) Set Bonus
Has been changed from Monster Kills grant +20 Experience to Increases bonus Experience by 20%
Boyarsky's Chip
New Legendary Gem
Adds 30000 16000 Thorns damage
Thorns damage increased by 1500 800 per rank
At rank 25 your Primary skills Taunt the first enemy hit or 2 seconds
Cain's Fate
(2) Set Bonus
The Experience bonus has been increased from 30% to 50%
Corruption
Now rolls with guaranteed Increased Gold and Health Globe Pickup Radius, and Increased Health Globe and Potion Healing
Depth Diggers
Can now drop for Wizards
Endless Walk
Has been redesigned
(2) Set Bonus
While moving, damage taken is reduced by up to 50%
While standing still, damage dealt is increased by up to 100%
Halcyon's Ascent
Replaced the guaranteed Cooldown Reduction roll with a socket
Istvan's Paired Blades
Each stack now also increases your damage and Armor
Legacy of Nightmares
These rings now roll with a guaranteed socket rather than guaranteed Critical Hit Chance or Attack Speed
Has been redesigned
(2) Set Bonus
While this is your only item Set Bonus your damage dealt is increased by 100% and damage taken is reduced by 4% for every Ancient item you have equipped
Note: please refer to Wyatt Cheng's post for more information on this change
Mantle of Channeling
New Legendary Shoulders
While channeling Whirlwind, Rapid Fire, Strafe, Tempest Rush, Firebats, Arcane Torrent, Disintegrate, or Ray of Frost, you deal 20-25% increased damage and take 25% reduced damage
Moratorium
Damage staggered increased from 25% to 35%
Mutilation Guard
Life threshold required to activate the secondary effect increased from 30% to 50%
Nagelring
Level required for this to drop has been raised from 11 to 40
Oculus Ring
No longer rolls with guaranteed Attack Speed, Reduced Damage from Elites, or Resistance to All Elements
Now rolls with a guaranteed socket
Bonus damage increased from 30-40% to 70-85%
The damage bonus provided by this item is now multiplicative with other sources of damage
The damage bonus provided by this item no longer stacks with overlapping zones
Damage zone now spawns at a random location near the monster that was killed
The chance to summon a zone is now 100%
Profane Pauldrons
No longer drop
Steady Strikers
No longer drop
Several existing Legendary items have been updated to include a unique Legendary power
Note: Existing items will not be affected by the following changes. Only new versions of the items will roll with the added Legendary power.
Aquila Cuirass
Legendary Power added
While above 75-85% 90-95% primary resource, all damage taken is reduced by 50%
Justice Lantern
Legendary Power added
Gain damage reduction equal to 50-65% 45-55% of your Block chance
Note: This power can now benefit from the Block chance provided by Punish
String of Ears
Legendary Power added
The melee damage reduction is now a Legendary Power and has been increased from 20-25% to 25-30%
Class-Specific Items
Barbarian
Band of Might
New Legendary Ring
After using Furious Charge, Ground Stomp, or Leap, gain 50-60% damage reduction for 8 seconds
Blade of the Tribes
New Legendary Mighty Weapon
War Cry and Threatening Shout cause an Avalanche and Earthquake
Rolls with +150-200% Earthquake damage
Blade of the Warlord
New Legendary Mighty Weapon
Bash consumes up to 40 Fury to deal up to 500-600% 400-500% increased damage
Dread Iron
Now rolls with +150-200% Avalanche damage
Fury of the Vanished Peak
Now rolls with +150-200% 100-125% Seismic Slam damage
The Gavel of Judgment
Now rolls with +150-200% 75-100% Hammer of the Ancients damage
The Legacy of Raekor
Has been redesigned
(2) Set Bonus
Furious Charge refunds a charge if it hits only 1 enemy
(4) Set Bonus
Furious Charge gains the effect of every rune and deals 400% 300% increased damage
(6) Set Bonus
Every use of Furious Charge grants a stacking effect that increases the damage of your next Fury-spending attack by 300%
Every use of a Fury-spending attack consumes up to 5 stacks
Might of the Earth
(2) Set Bonus
Reduce the cooldown of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, and Ground Stomp by 1 second for every 40 30 Fury you spend
(4) Set Bonus
Leap causes an Earthquake when you land
Leap gains the effect of the Iron Impact rune and the duration and Armor bonus is doubled increased by 150%
(6) Set Bonus
Increases the damage of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, Ground Stomp, Ancient Spear, and Seismic Slam by 800% 800%
Oathkeeper
New Legendary Mighty Weapon
Your primary skills attack 50% faster and deal 150-200% increased damage
Skular's Salvation
New Legendary Bracers
Increases the damage of Ancient Spear - Boulder Toss by 100%
When your Boulder Toss hits 5 or fewer enemies the damage is increased by 150-200% 120-150%
Vambraces of Sescheron
New Legendary Bracers
Primary skills heal you for 5-6% of your missing Life
Crusader
Akkhan's Addendum
Akarat's Champion gains the effects of the Prophet, and Embodiment of Power runes
Armor of Akkhan
(2) Set Bonus
Reduce the cost of all abilities by 50% while Akarat's Champion is active
(4) Set Bonus
Reduce the cooldown of Akarat's Champion by 50%
(6) Set Bonus
While Akarat's Champion is active, you deal 450% increased damage
Akkhan's Manacles
New Legendary Bracers
Blessed Shield damage is increased by 400-500% for the first enemy it hits
Akkhan's Leniency
New Legendary Two-Handed Flail
Each enemy hit by your Blessed Shield increases the damage of your Blessed Shield by 15-20% for 3 seconds
Blade of Prophecy
Now rolls with +75-100% Condemn damage
Bracers of Fury
New Legendary Bracers
Heaven's Fury deals 300-400% 150-200% increased damage to enemies that are Blinded, Immobilized, or Stunned
Drakon's Lesson
Shield Bash damage bonus increased from 150-200% to 300-400%
Frydehr's Wrath
Now rolls with +150-200% Condemn damage
Golden Flense
Now rolls with +150-200% Sweep Attack damage
Jace's Hammer of Vigilance
Now rolls with guaranteed primary attribute
Jekangbord
Now rolls with +150-200% Blessed Shield damage
Norvald's Fervor
New Set
(2) Set bonus
Increases the duration of Steed Charge by 2 seconds
Every enemy killed while Steed Charge is active extends the duration by 0.5 seconds reduces the cooldown by 1 second
Gain 100% increased damage while Steed Charge is active and for 5 seconds after Steed Charge ends
Pride of the Invoker
No longer roll with guaranteed Critical Hit Chance
Renewal of the Invoker
Now roll with guaranteed sockets
Roland's Legacy
(6) Set Bonus
Attack speed bonus increased from 30% to 50%
Each stack now also reduces damage taken by 10%
Duration increased from 3 to 5 seconds
Seeker of the Light
(6) Set Bonus
Blessed Hammer damage bonus increased from 750% to 1250%
Shield of Fury
New Legendary Crusader Shield
Each time and enemy takes damage from your Heaven's Fury, it increases the damage they take from your Heaven's Fury by 15-20%
Thorns of the Invoker
Has been redesigned
(2) Set Bonus
Your Thorns damage now hits all enemies within a 15 yard radius around you
Each time you hit an enemy with Punish, or Slash, or block an attack your Thorns damage is increased by 50% 25% for 2 seconds
(4) Set Bonus
You take 50% less damage for 20 seconds after casting Bombardment
(6) Set Bonus
Attack speed of Punish, and Slash increased by 50% and deal 600% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit
Unrelenting Phalanx
Now rolls with +45-60% Phalanx damage
Warhelm of Kassar
New Legendary Helm
Reduce the cooldown and increase the damage of Phalanx by 45-60%
Demon Hunter
Bombardier's Rucksack
Now rolls with +75-100% Sentry damage
Chain of Shadows
New Legendary Belt
After using Impale, your Vault costs no resource for 2 seconds
Danetta's Hatred
(2) Set Bonus
Now also increases the damage of Vault by 800%
Dead Man's Legacy
Now rolls with +75-100% Multishot damage
Elusive Ring
New Legendary Ring
After using Vault, Shadow Power, or Smoke Screen, take 50-60% reduced damage for 8 seconds
Embodiment of the Marauder
(4) Set Bonus
Now also increases the damage of Sentries by 200% 300%
(6) Set Bonus
Damage bonus per active Sentry increased from 100% to 400% 600%
Damage bonus now also applies to Companion and Vengeance
Fortress Ballista
New Legendary Hand Crossbow
Attacks grant you an absorb shield for 4-5% 2-3% of your maximum Life, stacking up to 10 times
Hellrack
Now rolls with guaranteed primary attribute
K'mar Tenclip
Now rolls with +75-100% Strafe damage
Karlei's Point
New Legendary Dagger
Impale returns 15-20 Hatred if it hits an enemy that has already been Impaled
Lianna's Wings
New Legendary Hand Crossbow
Shadow Power also triggers Smoke Screen
Note: This item adds a 2.5 second cooldown to Shadow Power
Lord Greenstone's Fan
New Legendary Dagger
Every second gain 250-300% 80-100% increased damage for your next Fan of Knives
This effect can stack up to 30 times
Natalya's Vengeance
(2) Set Bonus
Rain of Vengeance cooldown reduction increased from 2 to 4 seconds
(6) Set Bonus
Damage reduction increased from 30% to 50% 60%
Duration increased from 6 to 10 seconds
The Shadow's Mantle
Helm and Shoulder pieces have been added to this set
Has been redesigned
(2) Set Bonus
Your damage is increased by 1000% 600% while you have a melee weapon equipped
(4) Set Bonus
Shadow Power gains the effect of all runes and lasts forever
(6) Set Bonus
Impale deals an additional 40,000% weapon damage to the first enemy hit
Sword of Ill Will
New Legendary Sword
Chakram deals 1.0-1.4% increased damage for each point of Hatred you have
Unhallowed Essence
(2) Set Bonus
Generators now also generate 2 additional Hatred
(4) Set Bonus
Damage bonus and damage reduction increased from 20% to 40% 60%
Duration increased from 4 to 8 seconds
(6) Set Bonus
Damage bonus increased from 15% to 20% per point of Discipline
Damage bonus now also applies to Vengeance
Valla's Bequest
Now rolls with +75-100% Strafe damage
Visage of Gunes
New Legendary Helm
Vengeance gains the effect of the Dark Heart rune
Wojahnni Assaulter
Now rolls with guaranteed primary attribute
Zoey's Secret
New Legendary Belt
You take 6-7% 8-9% less damage for each Companion you have active
Monk
Bindings of the Lesser Gods
New Legendary Bracers
Enemies hit by your Cyclone Strike take 150-200% more damage from your Mystic Ally for 5 seconds
Cesar's Memento
New Legendary Bracers
Enemies take +300-400% increased damage from your Tempest Rush for 5 seconds after you hit them with a Blind, Freeze, or Stun
The Fist of Az'Turrasq
Exploding Palm's on-death explosion bonus damage has been increased from 75-100% to 250-300%
Gyana Na Kashu
Now rolls with +75-100% Lashing Tail Kick damage
Inna's Mantra
(6) Set Bonus
Has been redesigned
Gain the effects of every Mystic Ally rune at all times and your damage is increased by 50% for each Mystic Ally you have
Inna's Reach
Bonus Mystic Ally damage increased from 20-25% to 75-100% 90-120%
Kyoshiro's Blade
New Legendary Fist Weapon
When the initial impact of your Wave of Light hits 3 or fewer enemies, the damage is increased by 200-250%
Increases the damage of your Wave of Light by 150%
Kyoshiro's Soul
New Legendary Belt
Sweeping Wind gains 2 stacks every second it does not deal damage to any enemies
Rolls with 100-125% Sweeping Wind damage
Lefebvre's Soliloquy
New Legendary Shoulders
Cyclone Strike reduces your damage taken by 40-50% for 5 seconds
Monkey King's Garb
Has been redesigned
(2) Set Bonus
Your damage taken is reduced by 50% while Sweeping Wind is active
(4) Set Bonus
Every Second Sweeping Wind spawns a decoy next to the last enemy you hit that taunts nearby enemies and then explodes for 500% weapon damage for each stack of Sweeping Wind you have
(6) Set Bonus
Lashing Tail Kick, Tempest Rush, and Wave of Light consume a stack of Sweeping Wind to deal 1000% 1500% increased damage
Pinto's Pride
New Legendary Bracers
Wave of Light also Slows enemies by 80% for 3 seconds and deals 125-150% increased damage
Raiment of a Thousand Storms
(2) Set Bonus
Spirit generator damage bonus reduced from 300% to 100%
Rivera Dancers
New Legendary Boots
Lashing Tail Kick attacks 50% faster and deals 250-300% increased damage
Tzo Krin's Gaze
Wave of Light bonus damage increased from 20-25% to 125-150%
Vengeful Wind
Number of Sweeping Wind stacks increased from 3 to 6-7
Witch Doctor
Lakumbra's Ornament
New Legendary Bracers
Reduces all damage taken by 5% 6% for each stack of Soul Harvest you have
Manajuma's Way
(2) Set Bonus
Hex - Angry Chicken bonus damage increased from 200% to 400%
Mordullu's Promise
New Legendary Axe
Firebomb generates 100-125 Mana
Raiment of the Jade Harvester
(2) Set Bonus
Instant Haunt damage dealt increased from 10 to 120 60 seconds worth
(4) Set Bonus
Now also reduces the cooldown of Soul Harvest by 1 second when you cast Haunt or Locust Swarm
(6) Set Bonus
Increased the amount of DoT damage detonated by Soul Harvest to 300 150 seconds worth
Ring of Emptiness
New Legendary Ring
You deal 75-100% increased damage to enemies affected by both your Haunt and Locust Swarm
The Short Man's Finger
The damage bonus granted to each Gargantuan has been tripled
This change will apply retroactively to existing items
Staff of Chiroptera
New Legendary Staff
Firebats attacks 100% faster and costs 70-75% less Mana
Now rolls with +45-60% Firebats damage
Spirit of Arachyr
(4) Set Bonus
Bonuses are now applied immediately after summoning the Toad
Damage reduction increased from 40-50%
Duration increased from 10 to 15 seconds
(6) Set Bonus
Damage bonus increased from 800% to 1200%
The Tall Man's Finger
The damage bonus granted to the single Zombie Dog has been tripled doubled
This change will apply retroactively to existing items
Vile Hive
New Legendary Mojo
Locust Swarm gains the effect of the Pestilence rune and deals 45-60% increased damage
Voo's Juicer
New Legendary Dagger
Spirit Barrage gains the effects of the Phlebotomize and The Spirit is Willing runes
Rolls with +45-60% Spirit Barrage damage
Wilken's Reach
New Legendary Mojo
Removes the cooldown of Grasp of the Dead
Rolls with +45-60% Grasp of the Dead
Zunimassa's Haunt
(6) Set Bonus
Damage bonus increased from 275% to 800%
Duration increased from 4 to 8 seconds
Wizard
Ashnagarr's Blood Bracers
New Legendary Bracers
Increase the potency of your shields by 75-100%
Ashnagarr's Blood Ring
Increase the potency of your shields by 75-100%
Deathwish
New Legendary Sword
While channeling Arcane Torrent, Disintegrate, or Ray of Frost, all damage is increased by 75-100% 30-35%
Delsere's Magnum Opus
Explosive Blast, Spectral Blade, and Wave of Force are now affected by this set
(4) Set Bonus
Has been redesigned
You take 50% reduced damage while inside your Slow Time. Allies gain half this benefit
(6) Set Bonus
Damage bonus increased from 750% to 2000%
Etched Sigil
New Legendary Source
Your Arcane Torrent, Disintegrate, and Ray of Frost also cast your other damaging Arcane Power Spenders every second
Fazula's Improbable Chain
Number of Archon stacks you automatically start with increased from 15-20 to 40-50
Firebird's Finery
(2) Set Bonus
Cooldown reduced from 300 to 60 seconds
(4) Set Bonus
Dealing Fire damage causes the enemy to take the same amount of damage over 3 seconds, stacking up to 3000% weapon damage as Fire per second. After reaching 3000% damage per second, the enemy will burn until they die.
(6) Set Bonus
Your damage is increased by 100% 25% for each enemy that is burning. Elites that are burning increase your damage by 1000% 600%. You can only have one Elite damage bonus active at a time.
Firebird's Talons
Replaced the guaranteed Attack Speed roll with Critical Hit Chance
Hergbrash's Bindings
New Legendary Belt
Reduces the Arcane Power cost of Arcane Torrent, Disintegrate, and Ray of Frost by 50-65%
Orb of Infinite Depth
New Legendary Source
Each time you hit an enemy with Explosive Blast your damage is increased by 4-5% and your damage reduction is increased by 15% for 6 seconds. This effect can stack up to 4 times.
Primordial Soul
New Legendary Source
Elemental Exposure's damage bonus per stack is increased to 10%
The Shame of Delsere
New Legendary Belt
Your Signature Spells attack 50% faster and restore 9-12 Arcane Power
Tal Rasha's Allegiance
No longer rolls with guaranteed Vitality
Tal Rasha's Elements
(4) Set Bonus
Increased duration from 6 to 8 seconds
Has been redesigned
Arcane, Cold, Fire, and Lightning attacks each increase all of your resistances by 25% for 8 seconds
(6) Set Bonus
Increased duration from 6 to 8 seconds
Has been redesigned
Attacks increase your damage by 300% for 8 seconds. Arcane, Cold, Fire, and Lightning attacks each add one stack. At 4 stacks, each different elemental attack extends the duration by 2 seconds, up to a maximum of 8 seconds.
Triumvirate
Arcane Orb damage bonus increased from 75-100% to 150-200%
The Twisted Sword
New Legendary Sword
Energy Twister damage is increased by 75-100% 125-150% for each Energy Twister you have out
Unstable Scepter
New Legendary Wand
Arcane Orb's explosion triggers an additional time
Rolls with 50-65% Arcane Orb damage
Wand of Woh
Now rolls with +75-100% Explosive Blast damage
Several existing class-specific Legendary items have been updated to include a unique Legendary power
Note: Existing items will not be affected by the following changes. Only new versions of the items will roll with the added Legendary power.
Barbarian
Standoff
Legendary Power added
Furious Charge gains increased damage equal to 200-250% of your bonus movement speed
The Three Hundredth Spear
Legendary Power added
Increase the damage of Weapon Throw and Ancient Spear by 75-100% 45-60%
Crusader
Heart of Iron
Legendary Power added
Gain Thorns equal to 400-500% 250-300% of your Vitality
Hammer Jammers
Legendary Power added
Enemies take 300-400% increased damage from your Blessed Hammers for 10 seconds after you hit them with a Blind, Immobilize, or Stun
Demon Hunter
Dawn
Legendary Power added
Reduces the cooldown of Vengeance by 45-60% 50-65%
Manticore
Legendary Power added
Reduces the cost of Cluster Arrow by 75-100%
Now rolls with +30-40% 60-80% Cluster Arrow damage
Sin Seekers
Legendary Power added
Rapid Fire no longer has a channel cost
Now rolls with +45-60% Rapid Fire damage
Monk
Balance
Legendary Power added
When your Tempest Rush hits 3 or fewer enemies, it gains 100% Critical Hit Chance
Now rolls with +150-200% Tempest Rush damage
Witch Doctor
Last Breath
Legendary Power added
The 15-20 second Mass Confusion cooldown reduction is now a Legendary Power
Thing of the Deep
Legendary Power added
The 20 yard Pickup radius is now a Legendary Power
Wizard
Fragment of Destiny
Legendary Power added
Spectral Blade attacks 50% faster and deals 150-200% increased damage
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that prevented some sources of Attack Speed, which only benefit specific skills, from reducing the internal cooldown of Bane of the Stricken
Fixed an issue that caused Rivera Dancers to roll with an extra secondary stat
Fixed an issue that prevented the 50% damage bonus from Focus from increasing Thorns damage
Fixed an issue that caused the Natalya's Vengeance (2) Set Bonus to sometimes reduce the cooldown of Rain of Vengeance faster than intended
Fixed an issue that caused the Locust Swarms cast by Wormwood to generate Fetishes from Belt of Transcendence
Fixed an issue that could sometimes prevent Flying Dragon from increasing attack speed by the correct amount
Fixed an issue that caused the attack speed buff granted by Flying Dragon to be removed when using a potion
Fixed an issue that prevented Teleport - Calamity from being counted as a resource spending attack while Aether Walker was equipped
Fixed an issue that caused Archon - Wave of Destruction to grant Chantodo's Resolve stacks
Fixed an issue that prevented Fate of the Fell from duplicating the ground effect from Heaven's Fury - Blessed Ground
Fixed an issue that prevented the Phalanxes that spawned from Falling Sword - Rise Brothers from benefitting from the Seeker of the Light (6) Set Bonus
Fixed an issue that prevented the Thorns bonus provided by Heart of Iron from updating when some sources of Vitality were changed
Fixed an issue that caused Hack to deal damage more than once per attack
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ADVENTURE MODE
A new recipe has been added to Kanai's Cube
An arrow will now indicate the location of the Keywarden if you are in a zone where one is present
The names and descriptions of the Keywardens and the items they drop have been changed to correspond to the respective realms their machines open and the organs dropped in those realms
Bandit Shrines now have a unique appearance
Bounties
Numerous bounties have been added to the game
The helpful locator ping now shows up instantly for boss, and dungeon clear bounties
The number of act specific crafting materials contained in Horadric and bonus caches has been increased from 4 to 5 on Torment X
Nephalem Rifts
Medium and Large version of many cave maps can no longer appear in Greater Rifts
Mallet Lords can no longer spawn in many cave maps
Density has been increased in many cave maps
The amount of progression granted by progress orbs in Nephalem and Greater Rifts has been increased
The number of progression orbs dropped by Rare monsters has been increased from 3 to 4
The total amount of progress required to complete a rift has been increased
Several new tile sets based on the new zones introduced in Patch 2.3.0 and 2.4.0 have been added for Nephalem Rifts
New snow and forest themed monster population types have been added for Nephalem Rifts
Pylons
Conduit
Reduced the number of enemies that can be hit by each damage pulse
Shielding
Duration increased from 30 to 60 seconds
Speed
Now also grants 30% attack speed
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that caused Conduit pylon to deal damage while players were ghosts
Fixed an issue that caused Power Pylon to provide its bonus for longer than the intended duration under certain circumstances
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CRAFTING
Death's Breath icon and tooltip color has been changed to teal
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that prevented crafted Legendary items from displaying the correct stat roll ranges
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MONSTERS
Experience granted by all monsters at level 70 has been increased
Monster health has been reduced in solo, 2, and 3 player Greater Rifts
Packs with the Frozen affix now have an increased delay between their Frozen casts
Damage dealt by the Plagued affix can no longer trigger the Knockback effect from the Knockback affix
Damage dealt by Frozen affix crystals before they explode has been slightly reduced
Elites can now occasionally drop pieces of Set Dungeon lore
Ghom
All versions
Now more reliably spawns slimes on ranged targets
Extended the damage range on his breath attack to more closely match the visual
Increased breath attack damage, but it now deals its damage over 2 seconds
The Foul Desecrator
Slightly increased Gas Cloud damage
Armaddons
Their stunning stomp attack now more closely matches the visual
They no longer perform melee attacks that looks very similar to the attack that stuns
Increased the amount of experience granted
Beasts
Will now charge the location the player was in when they began casting their charge attack
Bog Brutes
Will now charge the location the player was in when they began casting their charge attack
Exorcists
Their lightning attack should now be easier to avoid
The damage area of their lightning attack has been narrowed to more closely match the visual effect
Morlu Incinerators
Greatly increased the cooldown of their teleport
Succubi
Slightly increased the amount of experience granted
Winged Assassins
Slightly reduced damage dealt
Their Leap attack should now be easier to avoid
Will no longer always cast their leap attack as their first attack
Wraiths
Reduced the range of their Soul Siphon attack
Reduced damage dealt
Rift Guardians
Rift Guardians will now teleport to a player if there is a very long walking distance between them
Rift Guardians now drop a guaranteed Forgotten Soul at Torment VII and have a chance, increased by difficulty level, to drop a second Forgotten Soul
Agnidox
Fire Nova projectile damage radius has been slightly reduced to more closely match the visual effect
Reduced the number of projectiles that Fire Nova creates
Now has a melee attack
Blighter
Melee attack damage type changed to Physical
Poison attack radius has been slightly reduced to more closely match the visual effect
Bloodmaw
Leap attack damage radius has been slightly reduced to more closely match the visual effect
Significantly reduced the attack speed granted by Frenzy
The Choker
Greatly reduced the radius of his large AoE attack
Slightly reduced the number of small AoE explosions that follow the large AoE attack
Reduced the maximum number of slimes summoned by 1
Now summons slimes more frequently
Cold Snap
Now summons Frozen pulse orbs more frequently as he loses health
Now begins casting Frozen bombs sooner
Reduced the number of Frozen bombs he summons by 1
Ember
Increased Meteor impact damage, but it will now do more consistent damage throughout the encounter
Can no longer cast two Meteors at the same time
Now casts Meteor more frequently when his health drops below a certain threshold
Meteor damage radius has been slightly reduced to more closely match the visual effect
Meteors now target a random player
Increased summoned Fallen Magus heath
Increased the minimum number of Fallen Lunatics that can be summoned
No longer runs from pets
Hamelin
Melee attack damage increased
Credit for killing him, and completing a rift, will now be granted immediately upon death
Infernal Maiden
Reduced the number of projectiles created by her Fire Nova attack
Fire Nova projectile sized has been slightly reduced to more closely match the visual effect
Mortars created by her spin attack now target players
Lord of Bells
Can no longer cast Threatening Shout
Melee attack damage type changed to Physical
Perendi
Collapse Ceiling is no longer tied to his melee attack
Collapse Ceiling is now cast on a random player
Now occasionally teleports to a random player
The Armored Destroyers now descend from the sky when summoned
Increased summoned Armored Destroyer damage
Raiziel
Lightning projectiles damage type changed to Holy
Rime
Melee attack damage type changed to Physical
Melee attack damage has been increased
Saxtris
Now summons adds less frequently
Now summons tornadoes more frequently when his health drops below a certain threshold
Stonesinger
No longer spawns clones
Now summons stone turrets that fire mortars and can be destroyed
Now has a charge attack
Now has a knockback
Tethrys
Melee attack damage type changed to Physical
Voracity
Melee attack damage type changed to Physical
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that allowed Agnidox to sometimes cast fireballs twice in rapid succession
Fixed an issue that could prevent the Lord of Bells from attacking
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USER INTERFACE
Legendary Gems now display their level on their icons in the Inventory, Stash, and on Urshi's upgrade window
Added a keybind to expand the buff holder
Very large floating damage numbers will now be abbreviated
An option has been added to disable the abbreviation of very large damage numbers
New item comparison tooltips have been added for followers
Skill buttons now flash when their cooldown has completed

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PATCH FEATURES
New Feature: Greyhollow Island
The mysterious forested locale of Greyhollow Island is now open for exploration! Inhabited by new enemies and steeped in intrigue, brave the wilds and unravel the enigma behind the isle's mysterious inhabitants. Be forewarned, however; the land itself is hungry for blood.
To learn more about Greyhollow Island, click here.
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New Feature: Expanded Zones
The Sanctuary you know grows larger. Two existing zones are receiving new, fully explorable additions, featuring new bounties and events. Survive the hunting grounds of the fierce yeti in the Eternal Woods, a new branch of The Ruins of Sescheron zone. The cultists have finally gotten around to clearing up the debris on those stairs in Leoric's Manor, opening up the Royal Quarters for curious treasure hunters.
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New Feature: Set Dungeons
Test your mettle against one of twenty-four custom designed set dungeons! Each dungeon features a pre-generated, static course designed entirely around a specific class set. Don all six pieces of your chosen set and visit Leoric's Library to obtain a clue on where these hidden trials are located. Hunt down your dungeon of choice and master it to unlock exclusive cosmetic rewards!
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New Feature: Empowered Rifts
Spend your gold to empower a Greater Rift, granting a fourth opportunity to upgrade a Legendary Gem. Gold costs vary based on the tier of Greater Rift level attempted, and bonus upgrades are granted only to those who successfully complete the rift, so spend wisely!
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New Feature: Season Rebirth
Transition seamlessly from Season to Season with the new Season Rebirth feature! This option allows you to instantly transform a non-Seasonal hero to a fresh level 1 Season hero, maintaining their name and hours played. All gear is removed and automatically mailed to you in the non-Season, providing up to thirty days to reclaim the items at a later time. Paragon level, completed achievements, and other accomplishments also remain behind with your non-Seasonal heroes.
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New Feature: Revised Buff Bar
A cleaner, clearer user interface makes its way to all platforms with our revised buff bar. Static buffs have been removed from the buff bar area, replaced by new indicators and timers that have been added to the skill bar. We've also included a collapsible buff-holder, which condenses party and group buffs and can be expanded by moving your cursor over the indicator or by assigning a hotkey via the Heads Up Display section of the Key Bindings option menu, revealing all your buffs at a moment's glance.
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New to PC: Action Combat
The popular console version of Action Combat makes its way to PC! Massacre, Destruction, and Trap Mastery bonuses are now granted to players who chain together death, destruction, and clever maneuvers. Earn bonus experience, a temporary boost to movement speed, or a buff to your resource generation through tactical play.
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GENERAL
Stash Tabs
A sixth Stash tab is now purchasable for 500,000 gold
One additional Stash tab per season (up to 4) will also be available to unlock by completing the Conqueror level of the Season Journey
Cosmetic pets now pick up gold for you
At level 70, +% Bonus Experience is reduced to 10% effectiveness
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CLASSES
Taunt now causes monsters to consistently attack you
Barbarian
Active Skills
Ancient Spear
Skill Rune - Boulder Toss
Should now reach its target more quickly
Avalanche
Damage increased from 1600% to 2400%
Skill Rune - Glacier
Damage increased from 1600% to 2400%
Skill Rune - Snow-Capped Mountain
Damage increased from 1800% to 2800%
Skill Rune - Volcano
Damage increased from 4400% to 6600%
Battle Rage
Skill Rune - Ferocity
Movement speed bonus increased from 10% to 15%
Earthquake
Damage increased from 4200% to 4800%
Skill Rune - Cave-In
Damage increased from 4200% to 4800%
Skill Rune - Chilling Earth
Damage increased from 4200% to 4800%
Skill Rune - Giant's Stride
Damage increased from 200% to 300% per tremor
Skill Rune - Molten Fury
Damage increased from 5100% to 6000%
Skill Rune - Mountain's Call
Cooldown reduced from 50 to 30 seconds
Furious Charge
Skill Rune - Dreadnought
Maximum number of charges increased from 2 to 3
Ground Stomp
Skill Rune - Deafening Crash
Now also reduces the cooldown to 8 seconds
Leap
Skill Rune - Iron Impact
Has been redesigned
Gain 150% increased Armor for 4 seconds when you land
War Cry
Duration increased from 60 to 120 seconds
Skill Rune - Hardened Wrath
Has been redesigned
For the first five seconds, gain an additional 60% Armor
Skill Rune - Invigorate
Life regeneration granted increased from 8315 to 13411
Whirlwind
Skill Rune - Dust Devils
Increased the movement speed of the tornadoes
Passive Skills
Inspiring Presence
Group Life regeneration increased from 2% to 3%
Juggernaut
Crowd Control reduction amount increased from 30% to 50%
No Escape
Now also affects Seismic Slam
Pound of Flesh
Has been redesigned
When you are healed by a health globe, gain 2% of your maximum Life per second and 4% increased movement speed for 15 seconds. This bonus stacks up to 5 times.
Sword and Board
Has been redesigned
While wielding a shield, reduce all damage taken by 30% and all Fury costs by 20%
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Crusader
Active Skills
Blessed Hammer
Skill Rune - Icebound Hammer
Has been removed
Replaced with
Brute Force
The hammer Slows enemies it passes through and has a 35% chance to explode on impact, dealing 460% weapon damage as Physical and Stunning enemies within 6 yards for 1 second
Bombardment
Skill Rune - Barrels of Tar
Has been removed
Replaced with
Barrels of Spikes
The damage of each barrel is increased by 200% of your Thorns
Consecration
Skill Rune - Frozen Ground
Has been removed
Replaced with
Bed of Nails
Enemies in the area of the Consecration also take damage equal to 100% of your Thorns every second
Iron Skin
Skill Rune - Reflective Skin
Has been redesigned
Your Thorns damage is increased by 300%
Note: This bonus is now in the same category as the Thorns of the Invoker (6) Set Bonus
Steed Charge
Skill Rune - Ramming Speed
Has been removed
Replaced with
Spiked Barding
Deals 500% of your Thorns damage every second as you run
Sweep Attack
Skill Rune - Frozen Sweep
Has been removed
Replaced with
Inspiring Sweep
Every use of Sweep Attack increases your Armor by 20% for 3 seconds
Passive Skills
Hold Your Ground
Block chance granted increased from 15% to 30%
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that prevented monsters from targeting players while mounted using Steed Charge
Fixed an issue that prevented the extra hammers created by Blessed Hammer - Limitless from benefitting from the Guard of Johanna damage bonus
Fixed an issue that caused enemies hit by the extra hammers created by Blessed Hammer - Limitless to be counted toward the Drakon's Lesson damage bonus
Fixed an issue that could sometimes prevent the increased Thorns value from Iron Maiden from updating
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Demon Hunter
Demon Hunters may now use Quivers while wielding a melee weapon
Active Skills
Bolas
Hatred generated increased from 3 to 4
Skill Rune - Thunder Ball
Hatred generated increased from 6 to 7
Chakram
Skill Rune - Shuriken Cloud
Duration increased from 2 to 10 minutes
Now has a 10 second cooldown
Cluster Arrow
Explosion damage increased from 550% to 650% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Cluster Bombs
Grenade damage increased from 525% to 650% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Dazzling Arrow
Explosion damage increased from 550% to 650% weapon damage
Grenades damage increased from 220% to 250% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Loaded for Bear
Explosion damage increased from 770% to 850% weapon damage
Grenades damage increased from 220% to 250% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Maelstrom
Explosion damage increased from 550% to 650% weapon damage
Number of rockets decreased from 5 to 3
Healing per rocket increased from 1% to 2%
Skill Rune - Shooting Stars
Explosion damage increased from 550% to 650% weapon damage
Number of rockets decreased from 3 to 2
Entangling Shot
Hatred generated increased from 3 to 4
Skill Rune - Justice is Served
Hatred generated increased from 6 to 7
Grenade
Hatred generated increased from 3 to 4
Skill Rune - Tinkerer
Hatred generated increased from 6 to 7
Hungering Arrow
Hatred generated increased from 3 to 4
Skill Rune - Serrated Arrow
Hatred generated increased from 6 to 7
Multishot
Skill Rune - Burst Fire
Has been removed
Replaced with
Wind Chill
Enemies hit are Chilled and have a 15% chance to be Critically Hit for 3 seconds
Skill Rune - Full Broadside
Damage increased from 460% to 500% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Suppression Fire
Number of enemies affected increased from 2 to 4
Preparation
Skill Rune - Invigoration
Maximum Discipline bonus increased from 15 to 20
Sentry
Skill Rune - Guardian Turret
Damage reduction increased from 15% to 25%
Shadow Power
Life per Hit increased from 16093 to 26821
Life per Hit is now increased by 25% of your Life on Kill
Skill Rune - Blood Moon
Now doubles the total Life per Hit granted by Shadow Power
Skill Rune - Well of Darkness
Discipline cost reduced from 10 to 8
Smoke Screen
Skill Rune - Special Recipe
Discipline cost reduced from 10 to 8
Vengeance
Duration increased from 15 to 20 seconds
Number of rockets reduced from 4 to 2
Rocket damage increased from 40% to 80% weapon damage
Now also increases your damage done by 40%
Skill Rune - Dark Heart
Has been redesigned
Now reduces all damage taken by 50%
Skill Rune - From the Shadows
Freeze duration increased from 2 to 3 seconds
Passive Skills
Tactical Advantage
Now also triggers from Shadow Power
Thrill of the Hunt
Has been redesigned
Enemies hit by your Hatred spenders are slowed by 80% for 2 seconds
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that prevented Cold attacks from applying Numbing Traps the first time they damaged an enemy with Iceblink equipped
Fixed an issue that prevented special attacks made by Sentries with the Embodiment of the Marauder (4) Set Bonus from applying Numbing Traps
Fixed an issue that prevented Numbing Traps visual effect from being displayed on monsters
Fixed an issue that prevented Shadow Power from applying the lockout period before the cooldown begins when cast by Lianna's Wings
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Monk
Active Skills
Blinding Flash
Skill Rune - Soothing Light
Has been removed
Replaced with
Crippling Light
Enemies that are Blinded deal 40% reduced damage for 5 seconds after the Blind wears off
Ephiphany
Skill Rune - Soothing Mist
Health Globe healing bonus contribution reduced from 25% to 10%
Fists of Thunder
Skill Rune - Static Charge
Damage reduced from 180% to 40% weapon damage
Now only has a chance to proc when the Monk that applied the effect hits an affected enemy
Inner Sanctuary
Skill Rune - Safe Haven
The Life per Second contribution has been reduced from 30% to 7%
Mantra of Healing
Skill Rune - Sustenance
The passive Life per Second contributed to your group has been reduced from 30% to 7%
Mystic Ally
Should now more consistently attack targets closer to you
Skill Rune - Enduring Ally
The passive Life per Second contributed to your group has been reduced from 30% to 7%
Skill Rune - Fire Ally
Explosion damage increased from 290% to 480% weapon damage
Number of allies reduced from 10 to 5
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that caused Exploding Palm to sometimes retain bonuses to its damage for longer than intended
Fixed an issue that could sometimes prevent Sweeping Wind - Master of Wind from Freezing enemies
Fixed an issue that caused Exploding Palm - Impending Doom to overwrite other players' Exploding Palms
Fixed an issue that prevented the Exploding Palms applied by the Uliana's Stragegem (2) Set Bonus from benefitting from Way of the Hundred Fists - Assimilation's damage bonus
Fixed an issue that caused the Life per Second contribution from Inner Sanctuary - Safe Haven, and Mystic Ally - Enduring Ally to be increased by the Life per Second from other skills
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Witch Doctor
Active Skills
Firebats
Skill Rune - Cloud of Bats
Radius increased from 12 to 15 yards
Gargantuan
Damage increased from 100% to 450% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Big Stinker
Poison cloud damage increased from 45% to 135% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Restless Giant
Enrage cooldown reduced from 120 to 45 seconds
Grasp of the Dead
Skill Rune - Rain of Corpses
Duration in which the total damage is dealt reduced from 8 to 3 seconds
The effects of this rune can now stack
Haunt
Skill Rune - Draining Spirits
Damage type changed from Cold to Physical
Hex
Skill Rune - Toad of Hugeness
Will now lick and slow enemies, rather than swallow them, while you have the Spirit of Arachyr (4) Set Bonus equipped
Horrify
Cooldown reduced from 12 to 10 seconds
Skill Rune - Frightening Aspect
Armor bonus increased from 35% to 50%
Locust Swarm
Skill Rune - Diseased Swarm
Increased from 75% to 750% weapon damage
Mass Confusion
Skill Rune - Paranoia
Damage amplification increased from 20% to 30%
Soul Harvest
Cooldown reduced from 15 to 12 seconds
Skill Rune - Languish
Now grants 10% Armor per stack, up to a maximum of 5 stacks
Spirit Barrage
Weapon damage increased from 425% to 600%
Skill Rune - Phlebotomize
Has been redesigned
Now grants 6437 Life each time Spirit Barrage hits
Skill Rune - Manitou
Damage increased from 2900 to 6000% weapon damage over 20 seconds
Spirit Walk
Cooldown reduced from 12 to 10 seconds
Skill Rune - Severance
Has been redesigned
Now increases movement speed by an additional 100%
Summon Zombie Dogs
Damage increased from 30% to 120% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Burning Dogs
Fire damage deal to nearby enemies increased from 20% to 80% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Rabid Dogs
Bite DoT damage increased from 30% to 120% weapon damage
Wall of Death
Damage increased from 1000% to 1200% weapon damage
Skill Rune - Surrounded by Death
Duration increased from 4 to 5 seconds
Damage increased from 1000% to 1250% weapon damage
Passive Skills
Creeping Death
DoT duration increased from 300 to 3600 seconds
Spirit Vessel
No longer reduces the cooldown of Spirit Walk, Horrify, and Soul Harvest by 2 seconds
Note: The cooldowns of these skills have been reduced to compensate
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Wizard
Active Skills
Diamond Skin
Damage absorbed changed from 93337 to 40% of your Life
Skill Rune - Crystal Shell
Damage absorbed changed from 186675 to 80% of your Life
Magic Weapon
Skill Rune - Deflection
Damage absorbed changed from 10728 to 4% of your Life
Spectral Blade
Skill Rune - Barrier Blades
Damage absorbed changed from 10728 to 4% of your Life
Skill Rune - Flame Blades
Duration reduced from 10 to 5 seconds
Now has a maximum stack count of 30
Slow Time
Skill Rune - Point of No Return
Stun duration increased from 3 to 5 seconds
Passive Skills
Dominance
Damage absorbed changed from 16093 to 2% of your Life
Galvanizing Ward
Damage absorbed changed from 81536 to 60% of your Life
Bug Fixes
Fixed and issue that prevented the internal cooldown on Magic Weapon - Deflection from updating with changes to Attack Speed
Fixed an issue that caused the effect of Wave of Force - Debilitating Force to stack from multiple sources
Fixed an issue that prevented Arcane Torrent, Disintegrate, and Ray of Frost's damage from updating if your attack speed changed while channeling
Fixed an issue that caused Meteor - Star Pact to gain the damage bonus for spending Arcane Power when automatically cast by Tal Rasha's (2) Set Bonus, or Etched Sigil
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Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that could prevent you from clicking on some portals while you had certain skills bound to Left Mouse Button
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ITEMS
Thorns damage granted by socketing a Marquise rank or higher Topaz gem in a weapon has been greatly increased
The damage range of the Thorns affix on items has been increased
Note: This change is retroactive for existing gear
Life per Hit granted by socketing an Amethyst into a weapon has been greatly increased for all ranks
Band of Hollow Whispers
The duration of the Haunt cast by this item has been increased
This item will now cast Haunt more often
The cast range of this item has been increased
Note: These changes will apply retroactively to existing items
Born's Defiance
(2) Set Bonus
Has been changed from Monster Kills grant +20 Experience to Increases bonus Experience by 20%
Boyarsky's Chip
New Legendary Gem
Adds 16000 Thorns damage
Thorns damage increased by 800 per rank
At rank 25 your Primary skills Taunt the first enemy hit or 2 seconds
Cain's Fate
(2) Set Bonus
The Experience bonus has been increased from 30% to 50%
Corruption
Now rolls with guaranteed Increased Gold and Health Globe Pickup Radius, and Increased Health Globe and Potion Healing
Depth Diggers
Can now drop for Wizards
Endless Walk
Has been redesigned
(2) Set Bonus
While moving, damage taken is reduced by up to 50%
While standing still, damage dealt is increased by up to 100%
Halcyon's Ascent
Replaced the guaranteed Cooldown Reduction roll with a socket
Istvan's Paired Blades
Each stack now also increases your damage and Armor
Legacy of Nightmares
These rings now roll with a guaranteed socket rather than guaranteed Critical Hit Chance or Attack Speed
Has been redesigned
(2) Set Bonus
While this is your only item Set Bonus your damage dealt is increased by 100% and damage taken is reduced by 4% for every Ancient item you have equipped
Mantle of Channeling
New Legendary Shoulders
While channeling Whirlwind, Rapid Fire, Strafe, Tempest Rush, Firebats, Arcane Torrent, Disintegrate, or Ray of Frost, you deal 20-25% increased damage and take 25% reduced damage
Moratorium
Damage staggered increased from 25% to 35%
Mutilation Guard
Life threshold required to activate the secondary effect increased from 30% to 50%
Nagelring
Level required for this to drop has been raised from 11 to 40
Oculus Ring
No longer rolls with guaranteed Attack Speed, Reduced Damage from Elites, or Resistance to All Elements
Now rolls with a guaranteed socket
Bonus damage increased from 30-40% to 70-85%
The damage bonus provided by this item is now multiplicative with other sources of damage
The damage bonus provided by this item no longer stacks with overlapping zones
Damage zone now spawns at a random location near the monster that was killed
The chance to summon a zone is now 100%
Profane Pauldrons
No longer drop
Steady Strikers
No longer drop
Several existing Legendary items have been updated to include a unique Legendary power
Note: Existing items will not be affected by the following changes. Only new versions of the items will roll with the added Legendary power.
Aquila Cuirass
Legendary Power added
While above 90-95% primary resource, all damage taken is reduced by 50%
Justice Lantern
Legendary Power added
Gain damage reduction equal to 45-55% of your Block chance
Note: This power can now benefit from the Block chance provided by Punish
String of Ears
Legendary Power added
The melee damage reduction is now a Legendary Power and has been increased from 20-25% to 25-30%
Class-Specific Items
Barbarian
Band of Might
New Legendary Ring
After using Furious Charge, Ground Stomp, or Leap, gain 50-60% damage reduction for 8 seconds
Blade of the Tribes
New Legendary Mighty Weapon
War Cry and Threatening Shout cause an Avalanche and Earthquake
Rolls with +150-200% Earthquake damage
Blade of the Warlord
New Legendary Mighty Weapon
Bash consumes up to 40 Fury to deal up to 400-500% increased damage
Dread Iron
Now rolls with +150-200% Avalanche damage
Fury of the Vanished Peak
Now rolls with 100-125% Seismic Slam damage
The Gavel of Judgment
Now rolls with 75-100% Hammer of the Ancients damage
The Legacy of Raekor
Has been redesigned
(2) Set Bonus
Furious Charge refunds a charge if it hits only 1 enemy
(4) Set Bonus
Furious Charge gains the effect of every rune and deals 300% increased damage
(6) Set Bonus
Every use of Furious Charge grants a stacking effect that increases the damage of your next Fury-spending attack by 300%
Every use of a Fury-spending attack consumes up to 5 stacks
Might of the Earth
(2) Set Bonus
Reduce the cooldown of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, and Ground Stomp by 1 second for every 30 Fury you spend
(4) Set Bonus
Leap causes an Earthquake when you land
Leap gains the effect of the Iron Impact rune and the duration and Armor bonus is increased by 150%
(6) Set Bonus
Increases the damage of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, Ground Stomp, Ancient Spear, and Seismic Slam by 800%
Oathkeeper
New Legendary Mighty Weapon
Your primary skills attack 50% faster and deal 150-200% increased damage
Skular's Salvation
New Legendary Bracers
Increases the damage of Ancient Spear - Boulder Toss by 100%
When your Boulder Toss hits 5 or fewer enemies the damage is increased by 120-150%
Vambraces of Sescheron
New Legendary Bracers
Primary skills heal you for 5-6% of your missing Life
Crusader
Akkhan's Addendum
Akarat's Champion gains the effects of the Prophet, and Embodiment of Power runes
Armor of Akkhan
(2) Set Bonus
Reduce the cost of all abilities by 50% while Akarat's Champion is active
(4) Set Bonus
Reduce the cooldown of Akarat's Champion by 50%
(6) Set Bonus
While Akarat's Champion is active, you deal 450% increased damage
Akkhan's Manacles
New Legendary Bracers
Blessed Shield damage is increased by 400-500% for the first enemy it hits
Akkhan's Leniency
New Legendary Two-Handed Flail
Each enemy hit by your Blessed Shield increases the damage of your Blessed Shield by 15-20% for 3 seconds
Blade of Prophecy
Now rolls with +75-100% Condemn damage
Bracers of Fury
New Legendary Bracers
Heaven's Fury deals 150-200% increased damage to enemies that are Blinded, Immobilized, or Stunned
Drakon's Lesson
Shield Bash damage bonus increased from 150-200% to 300-400%
Frydehr's Wrath
Now rolls with +150-200% Condemn damage
Golden Flense
Now rolls with +150-200% Sweep Attack damage
Jace's Hammer of Vigilance
Now rolls with guaranteed primary attribute
Jekangbord
Now rolls with +150-200% Blessed Shield damage
Norvald's Fervor
New Set
(2) Set bonus
Increases the duration of Steed Charge by 2 seconds
Every enemy killed while Steed Charge is active reduces the cooldown by 1 second
Gain 100% increased damage while Steed Charge is active and for 5 seconds after Steed Charge ends
Pride of the Invoker
No longer roll with guaranteed Critical Hit Chance
Renewal of the Invoker
Now roll with guaranteed sockets
Roland's Legacy
(6) Set Bonus
Attack speed bonus increased from 30% to 50%
Each stack now also reduces damage taken by 10%
Duration increased from 3 to 5 seconds
Seeker of the Light
(6) Set Bonus
Blessed Hammer damage bonus increased from 750% to 1250%
Shield of Fury
New Legendary Crusader Shield
Each time and enemy takes damage from your Heaven's Fury, it increases the damage they take from your Heaven's Fury by 15-20%
Thorns of the Invoker
Has been redesigned
(2) Set Bonus
Your Thorns damage now hits all enemies within a 15 yard radius around you
Each time you hit an enemy with Punish, or Slash, or block an attack your Thorns damage is increased by 25% for 2 seconds
(4) Set Bonus
You take 50% less damage for 20 seconds after casting Bombardment
(6) Set Bonus
Attack speed of Punish, and Slash increased by 50% and deal 600% of your Thorns damage to the first enemy hit
Unrelenting Phalanx
Now rolls with +45-60% Phalanx damage
Warhelm of Kassar
New Legendary Helm
Reduce the cooldown and increase the damage of Phalanx by 45-60%
Demon Hunter
Bombardier's Rucksack
Now rolls with +75-100% Sentry damage
Chain of Shadows
New Legendary Belt
After using Impale, your Vault costs no resource for 2 seconds
Danetta's Hatred
(2) Set Bonus
Now also increases the damage of Vault by 800%
Dead Man's Legacy
Now rolls with +75-100% Multishot damage
Elusive Ring
New Legendary Ring
After using Vault, Shadow Power, or Smoke Screen, take 50-60% reduced damage for 8 seconds
Embodiment of the Marauder
(4) Set Bonus
Now also increases the damage of Sentries by 300%
(6) Set Bonus
Damage bonus per active Sentry increased from 100% to 600%
Damage bonus now also applies to Companion and Vengeance
Fortress Ballista
New Legendary Hand Crossbow
Attacks grant you an absorb shield for 2-3% of your maximum Life, stacking up to 10 times
Hellrack
Now rolls with guaranteed primary attribute
K'mar Tenclip
Now rolls with +75-100% Strafe damage
Karlei's Point
New Legendary Dagger
Impale returns 15-20 Hatred if it hits an enemy that has already been Impaled
Lianna's Wings
New Legendary Hand Crossbow
Shadow Power also triggers Smoke Screen
Note: This item adds a 2.5 second cooldown to Shadow Power
Lord Greenstone's Fan
New Legendary Dagger
Every second gain 80-100% increased damage for your next Fan of Knives
This effect can stack up to 30 times
Natalya's Vengeance
(2) Set Bonus
Rain of Vengeance cooldown reduction increased from 2 to 4 seconds
(6) Set Bonus
Damage reduction increased from 30% to 60%
Duration increased from 6 to 10 seconds
The Shadow's Mantle
Helm and Shoulder pieces have been added to this set
Has been redesigned
(2) Set Bonus
Your damage is increased by 600% while you have a melee weapon equipped
(4) Set Bonus
Shadow Power gains the effect of all runes and lasts forever
(6) Set Bonus
Impale deals an additional 40,000% weapon damage to the first enemy hit
Sword of Ill Will
New Legendary Sword
Chakram deals 1.0-1.4% increased damage for each point of Hatred you have
Unhallowed Essence
(2) Set Bonus
Generators now also generate 2 additional Hatred
(4) Set Bonus
Damage bonus and damage reduction increased from 20% to 60%
Duration increased from 4 to 8 seconds
(6) Set Bonus
Damage bonus increased from 15% to 20% per point of Discipline
Damage bonus now also applies to Vengeance
Valla's Bequest
Now rolls with +75-100% Strafe damage
Visage of Gunes
New Legendary Helm
Vengeance gains the effect of the Dark Heart rune
Wojahnni Assaulter
Now rolls with guaranteed primary attribute
Zoey's Secret
New Legendary Belt
You take 8-9% less damage for each Companion you have active
Monk
Bindings of the Lesser Gods
New Legendary Bracers
Enemies hit by your Cyclone Strike take 150-200% more damage from your Mystic Ally for 5 seconds
Cesar's Memento
New Legendary Bracers
Enemies take +300-400% increased damage from your Tempest Rush for 5 seconds after you hit them with a Blind, Freeze, or Stun
The Fist of Az'Turrasq
Exploding Palm's on-death explosion bonus damage has been increased from 75-100% to 250-300%
Gyana Na Kashu
Now rolls with +75-100% Lashing Tail Kick damage
Inna's Mantra
(6) Set Bonus
Has been redesigned
Gain the effects of every Mystic Ally rune at all times and your damage is increased by 50% for each Mystic Ally you have
Inna's Reach
Bonus Mystic Ally damage increased from 20-25% to 90-120%
Kyoshiro's Blade
New Legendary Fist Weapon
When the initial impact of your Wave of Light hits 3 or fewer enemies, the damage is increased by 200-250%
Increases the damage of your Wave of Light by 150%
Kyoshiro's Soul
New Legendary Belt
Sweeping Wind gains 2 stacks every second it does not deal damage to any enemies
Rolls with 100-125% Sweeping Wind damage
Lefebvre's Soliloquy
New Legendary Shoulders
Cyclone Strike reduces your damage taken by 40-50% for 5 seconds
Monkey King's Garb
Has been redesigned
(2) Set Bonus
Your damage taken is reduced by 50% while Sweeping Wind is active
(4) Set Bonus
Every Second Sweeping Wind spawns a decoy next to the last enemy you hit that taunts nearby enemies and then explodes for 500% weapon damage for each stack of Sweeping Wind you have
(6) Set Bonus
Lashing Tail Kick, Tempest Rush, and Wave of Light consume a stack of Sweeping Wind to deal 1500% increased damage
Pinto's Pride
New Legendary Bracers
Wave of Light also Slows enemies by 80% for 3 seconds and deals 125-150% increased damage
Raiment of a Thousand Storms
(2) Set Bonus
Spirit generator damage bonus reduced from 300% to 100%
Rivera Dancers
New Legendary Boots
Lashing Tail Kick attacks 50% faster and deals 250-300% increased damage
Tzo Krin's Gaze
Wave of Light bonus damage increased from 20-25% to 125-150%
Vengeful Wind
Number of Sweeping Wind stacks increased from 3 to 6-7
Witch Doctor
Lakumbra's Ornament
New Legendary Bracers
Reduces all damage taken by 6% for each stack of Soul Harvest you have
Manajuma's Way
(2) Set Bonus
Hex - Angry Chicken bonus damage increased from 200% to 400%
Mordullu's Promise
New Legendary Axe
Firebomb generates 100-125 Mana
Raiment of the Jade Harvester
(2) Set Bonus
Instant Haunt damage dealt increased from 10 to 60 seconds worth
(4) Set Bonus
Now also reduces the cooldown of Soul Harvest by 1 second when you cast Haunt or Locust Swarm
(6) Set Bonus
Increased the amount of DoT damage detonated by Soul Harvest to 150 seconds worth
Ring of Emptiness
New Legendary Ring
You deal 75-100% increased damage to enemies affected by both your Haunt and Locust Swarm
The Short Man's Finger
The damage bonus granted to each Gargantuan has been tripled
This change will apply retroactively to existing items
Staff of Chiroptera
New Legendary Staff
Firebats attacks 100% faster and costs 70-75% less Mana
Now rolls with +45-60% Firebats damage
Spirit of Arachyr
(4) Set Bonus
Bonuses are now applied immediately after summoning the Toad
Damage reduction increased from 40-50%
Duration increased from 10 to 15 seconds
(6) Set Bonus
Damage bonus increased from 800% to 1200%
The Tall Man's Finger
The damage bonus granted to the single Zombie Dog has been doubled
This change will apply retroactively to existing items
Vile Hive
New Legendary Mojo
Locust Swarm gains the effect of the Pestilence rune and deals 45-60% increased damage
Voo's Juicer
New Legendary Dagger
Spirit Barrage gains the effects of the Phlebotomize and The Spirit is Willing runes
Rolls with +45-60% Spirit Barrage damage
Wilken's Reach
New Legendary Mojo
Removes the cooldown of Grasp of the Dead
Rolls with +45-60% Grasp of the Dead
Zunimassa's Haunt
(6) Set Bonus
Damage bonus increased from 275% to 800%
Duration increased from 4 to 8 seconds
Wizard
Ashnagarr's Blood Bracers
New Legendary Bracers
Increase the potency of your shields by 75-100%
Deathwish
New Legendary Sword
While channeling Arcane Torrent, Disintegrate, or Ray of Frost, all damage is increased by 30-35%
Delsere's Magnum Opus
Explosive Blast, Spectral Blade, and Wave of Force are now affected by this set
(4) Set Bonus
Has been redesigned
You take 50% reduced damage while inside your Slow Time. Allies gain half this benefit
(6) Set Bonus
Damage bonus increased from 750% to 2000%
Etched Sigil
New Legendary Source
Your Arcane Torrent, Disintegrate, and Ray of Frost also cast your other damaging Arcane Power Spenders every second
Fazula's Improbable Chain
Number of Archon stacks you automatically start with increased from 15-20 to 40-50
Firebird's Finery
(2) Set Bonus
Cooldown reduced from 300 to 60 seconds
(4) Set Bonus
Dealing Fire damage causes the enemy to take the same amount of damage over 3 seconds, stacking up to 3000% weapon damage as Fire per second. After reaching 3000% damage per second, the enemy will burn until they die.
(6) Set Bonus
Your damage is increased by 25% for each enemy that is burning. Elites that are burning increase your damage by 600%. You can only have one Elite damage bonus active at a time.
Firebird's Talons
Replaced the guaranteed Attack Speed roll with Critical Hit Chance
Hergbrash's Bindings
New Legendary Belt
Reduces the Arcane Power cost of Arcane Torrent, Disintegrate, and Ray of Frost by 50-65%
Orb of Infinite Depth
New Legendary Source
Each time you hit an enemy with Explosive Blast your damage is increased by 4-5% and your damage reduction is increased by 15% for 6 seconds. This effect can stack up to 4 times.
Primordial Soul
New Legendary Source
Elemental Exposure's damage bonus per stack is increased to 10%
The Shame of Delsere
New Legendary Belt
Your Signature Spells attack 50% faster and restore 9-12 Arcane Power
Tal Rasha's Allegiance
No longer rolls with guaranteed Vitality
Tal Rasha's Elements
(4) Set Bonus
Has been redesigned
Arcane, Cold, Fire, and Lightning attacks each increase all of your resistances by 25% for 8 seconds
(6) Set Bonus
Increased duration from 6 to 8 seconds
Has been redesigned
Attacks increase your damage by 500% for 8 seconds. Arcane, Cold, Fire, and Lightning attacks each add one stack. At 4 stacks, each different elemental attack extends the duration by 2 seconds, up to a maximum of 8 seconds.
Triumvirate
Arcane Orb damage bonus increased from 75-100% to 150-200%
The Twisted Sword
New Legendary Sword
Energy Twister damage is increased by 125-150% for each Energy Twister you have out
Unstable Scepter
New Legendary Wand
Arcane Orb's explosion triggers an additional time
Rolls with 50-65% Arcane Orb damage
Wand of Woh
Now rolls with +75-100% Explosive Blast damage
Several existing class-specific Legendary items have been updated to include a unique Legendary power
Note: Existing items will not be affected by the following changes. Only new versions of the items will roll with the added Legendary power.
Barbarian
Standoff
Legendary Power added
Furious Charge gains increased damage equal to 200-250% of your bonus movement speed
The Three Hundredth Spear
Legendary Power added
Increase the damage of Weapon Throw and Ancient Spear by 45-60%
Crusader
Heart of Iron
Legendary Power added
Gain Thorns equal to 250-300% of your Vitality
Hammer Jammers
Legendary Power added
Enemies take 300-400% increased damage from your Blessed Hammers for 10 seconds after you hit them with a Blind, Immobilize, or Stun
Demon Hunter
Dawn
Legendary Power added
Reduces the cooldown of Vengeance by 50-65%
Manticore
Legendary Power added
Reduces the cost of Cluster Arrow by 40-50%
Now rolls with 60-80% Cluster Arrow damage
Sin Seekers
Legendary Power added
Rapid Fire no longer has a channel cost
Now rolls with +45-60% Rapid Fire damage
Monk
Balance
Legendary Power added
When your Tempest Rush hits 3 or fewer enemies, it gains 100% Critical Hit Chance
Now rolls with +150-200% Tempest Rush damage
Witch Doctor
Last Breath
Legendary Power added
The 15-20 second Mass Confusion cooldown reduction is now a Legendary Power
Thing of the Deep
Legendary Power added
The 20 yard Pickup radius is now a Legendary Power
Wizard
Fragment of Destiny
Legendary Power added
Spectral Blade attacks 50% faster and deals 150-200% increased damage
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that prevented some sources of Attack Speed, which only benefit specific skills, from reducing the internal cooldown of Bane of the Stricken
Fixed an issue that caused Rivera Dancers to roll with an extra secondary stat
Fixed an issue that prevented the 50% damage bonus from Focus from increasing Thorns damage
Fixed an issue that caused the Natalya's Vengeance (2) Set Bonus to sometimes reduce the cooldown of Rain of Vengeance faster than intended
Fixed an issue that caused the Locust Swarms cast by Wormwood to generate Fetishes from Belt of Transcendence
Fixed an issue that could sometimes prevent Flying Dragon from increasing attack speed by the correct amount
Fixed an issue that caused the attack speed buff granted by Flying Dragon to be removed when using a potion
Fixed an issue that prevented Teleport - Calamity from being counted as a resource spending attack while Aether Walker was equipped
Fixed an issue that caused Archon - Wave of Destruction to grant Chantodo's Resolve stacks
Fixed an issue that prevented Fate of the Fell from duplicating the ground effect from Heaven's Fury - Blessed Ground
Fixed an issue that prevented the Phalanxes that spawned from Falling Sword - Rise Brothers from benefitting from the Seeker of the Light (6) Set Bonus
Fixed an issue that prevented the Thorns bonus provided by Heart of Iron from updating when some sources of Vitality were changed
Fixed an issue that caused Hack to deal damage more than once per attack
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ADVENTURE MODE
A new recipe has been added to Kanai's Cube
An arrow will now indicate the location of the Keywarden if you are in a zone where one is present
The names and descriptions of the Keywardens and the items they drop have been changed to correspond to the respective realms their machines open and the organs dropped in those realms
Bandit Shrines now have a unique appearance
Bounties
Numerous bounties have been added to the game
The helpful locator ping now shows up instantly for boss, and dungeon clear bounties
The number of act specific crafting materials contained in Horadric and bonus caches has been increased from 4 to 5 on Torment X
Nephalem Rifts
Medium and Large version of many cave maps can no longer appear in Greater Rifts
Mallet Lords can no longer spawn in many cave maps
Density has been increased in many cave maps
The amount of progression granted by progress orbs in Nephalem and Greater Rifts has been increased
The number of progression orbs dropped by Rare monsters has been increased from 3 to 4
The total amount of progress required to complete a rift has been increased
Several new tile sets based on the new zones introduced in Patch 2.4.0 and 2.4.0 have been added for Nephalem Rifts
New snow and forest themed monster population types have been added for Nephalem Rifts
Pylons
Conduit
Reduced the number of enemies that can be hit by each damage pulse
Shielding
Duration increased from 30 to 60 seconds
Speed
Now also grants 30% attack speed
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that caused Conduit pylon to deal damage while players were ghosts
Fixed an issue that caused Power Pylon to provide its bonus for longer than the intended duration under certain circumstances
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CRAFTING
Death's Breath now has a visual effect when it drops, and its icon and tooltip colors have been changed to teal
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that prevented crafted Legendary items from displaying the correct stat roll ranges
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MONSTERS
Experience granted by all monsters at level 70 has been increased
Monster health has been reduced in solo, 2, and 3 player Greater Rifts
Packs with the Frozen affix now have an increased delay between their Frozen casts
Damage dealt by the Plagued affix can no longer trigger the Knockback effect from the Knockback affix
Damage dealt by Frozen affix crystals before they explode has been slightly reduced
Elites in Set Dungeons can now occasionally drop pieces of Set Dungeon lore
Ghom
All versions
Now more reliably spawns slimes on ranged targets
Extended the damage range on his breath attack to more closely match the visual
Increased breath attack damage, but it now deals its damage over 2 seconds
The Foul Desecrator
Slightly increased Gas Cloud damage
Armaddons
Their stunning stomp attack now more closely matches the visual
They no longer perform melee attacks that looks very similar to the attack that stuns
Increased the amount of experience granted
Beasts
Will now charge the location the player was in when they began casting their charge attack
Bog Brutes
Will now charge the location the player was in when they began casting their charge attack
Exorcists
Their lightning attack should now be easier to avoid
The damage area of their lightning attack has been narrowed to more closely match the visual effect
Morlu Incinerators
Greatly increased the cooldown of their teleport
Succubi
Slightly increased the amount of experience granted
Winged Assassins
Slightly reduced damage dealt
Their Leap attack should now be easier to avoid
Will no longer always cast their leap attack as their first attack
Wraiths
Reduced the range of their Soul Siphon attack
Reduced damage dealt
Rift Guardians
Rift Guardians will now teleport to a player if there is a very long walking distance between them
Starting at Torment VII, Rift Guardians now drop a guaranteed Forgotten Soul and have a chance, increased by difficulty level, to drop a second Forgotten Soul
Agnidox
Fire Nova projectile damage radius has been slightly reduced to more closely match the visual effect
Reduced the number of projectiles that Fire Nova creates
Now has a melee attack
Blighter
Melee attack damage type changed to Physical
Poison attack radius has been slightly reduced to more closely match the visual effect
Bloodmaw
Leap attack damage radius has been slightly reduced to more closely match the visual effect
Significantly reduced the attack speed granted by Frenzy
The Choker
Greatly reduced the radius of his large AoE attack
Slightly reduced the number of small AoE explosions that follow the large AoE attack
Reduced the maximum number of slimes summoned by 1
Now summons slimes more frequently
Cold Snap
Now summons Frozen pulse orbs more frequently as he loses health
Now begins casting Frozen bombs sooner
Reduced the number of Frozen bombs he summons by 1
Ember
Increased Meteor impact damage, but it will now do more consistent damage throughout the encounter
Can no longer cast two Meteors at the same time
Now casts Meteor more frequently when his health drops below a certain threshold
Meteor damage radius has been slightly reduced to more closely match the visual effect
Meteors now target a random player
Increased summoned Fallen Magus heath
Increased the minimum number of Fallen Lunatics that can be summoned
No longer runs from pets
Hamelin
Melee attack damage increased
Credit for killing him, and completing a rift, will now be granted immediately upon death
Infernal Maiden
Reduced the number of projectiles created by her Fire Nova attack
Fire Nova projectile sized has been slightly reduced to more closely match the visual effect
Mortars created by her spin attack now target players
Lord of Bells
Can no longer cast Threatening Shout
Melee attack damage type changed to Physical
Perendi
Collapse Ceiling is no longer tied to his melee attack
Collapse Ceiling is now cast on a random player
Now occasionally teleports to a random player
The Armored Destroyers now descend from the sky when summoned
Increased summoned Armored Destroyer damage
Raiziel
Lightning projectiles damage type changed to Holy
Rime
Melee attack damage type changed to Physical
Melee attack damage has been increased
Saxtris
Now summons adds less frequently
Now summons tornadoes more frequently when his health drops below a certain threshold
Stonesinger
No longer spawns clones
Now summons stone turrets that fire mortars and can be destroyed
Now has a charge attack
Now has a knockback
Tethrys
Melee attack damage type changed to Physical
Voracity
Melee attack damage type changed to Physical
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue that allowed Agnidox to sometimes cast fireballs twice in rapid succession
Fixed an issue that could prevent the Lord of Bells from attacking
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USER INTERFACE
Legendary Gems now display their level on their icons in the Inventory, Stash, and on Urshi's upgrade window
Added a keybind to expand the buff holder
Very large floating damage numbers will now be abbreviated
An option has been added to disable the abbreviation of very large damage numbers
New item comparison tooltips have been added for followers
Skill buttons now flash when their cooldown has completed