Diablo 4 Season 1 v1.1 Patch Notes: A Comprehensive Overview

Blizzard Entertainment has released the patch notes for Diablo 4's Season of the Malignant, and they are quite extensive. The patch introduces significant nerfs and buffs across all classes, along with new Uniques and Aspects. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the changes.

Class Changes

Barbarian

The Barbarian class has seen a mix of nerfs and buffs. Notably, the Hammer of the Ancients, a popular skill, has been nerfed, with the outer edge of the quakes dealing less damage than before. Other nerfs include fixes to issues that allowed players to deal extreme amounts of damage and a reduction in the Bleeding damage bonus to Vulnerable.

On the other hand, the Barbarian class has also received numerous buffs. These include an increase in the Vulnerable duration of Violent Double Swing, a damage bonus increase for Furious Upheaval, and an increase in the fury generated by Tactical Ground Stomp. Several Aspects have also seen their damage or duration increased.

Druid

The Druid class has also seen a mix of nerfs and buffs. Notably, the Shred skill, when used with Stormclaw's Aspect, has been nerfed due to its ability to deal extreme amounts of damage. Other nerfs include a reduction in the Damage Reduction of Stormstrike and changes to Prime Grizzly Rage and Masochistic.

However, the Druid class has also received numerous buffs. These include fixes to issues that prevented certain skills from dealing damage or functioning correctly, an increase in the Attack Speed bonus of Enhanced Claw, and an increase in the Spirit gain of Savage Trample. Several Aspects have also seen their damage or duration increased.

Necromancer

The Necromancer class has seen several nerfs, including fixes to issues that allowed players to generate more Echoes or deal more damage than intended. The bonus damage to Vulnerable of Evulsion has been reduced, and several Aspects have seen their damage bonus reduced.

However, the Necromancer class has also received numerous buffs. These include an increase in the Slow of Initiate’s Decompose, an increase in the Healing of Enhanced Blood Surge, and an increase in the initial Essence gained by Bone Prison. Several Aspects have also seen their damage or duration increased.

Rogue

The Rogue class has seen fewer changes compared to other classes. The Siphoning Strikes skill now requires a Lucky Hit chance of 75%, which is a nerf. However, the class has also received several buffs, including fixes to issues that prevented certain skills from functioning correctly and an increase in the duration of Advanced Rapid Fire.

Sorcerer

The Sorcerer class has seen several nerfs, including a reduction in the bonus Critical Strike damage of Devouring Blaze and a reduction in the damage bonus of Serpentine Aspect Hydra. However, the class has also received numerous buffs, including fixes to issues that prevented certain skills from functioning correctly and an increase in the damage of Firebolt.

Neutral Affixes and Stats

In addition to the class changes, the patch notes also include a section on neutral affixes and stats, which will have significant implications for builds. Players are encouraged to read this section in the patch notes for a complete understanding of the changes.

The Diablo 4 Season 1 v1.1 patch notes provide a comprehensive overview of the changes that players can expect in the Season of the Malignant. With significant nerfs and buffs across all classes, players will need to adjust their strategies and builds accordingly.

Via Blizzard 

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