Diablo 4 Update 1.25 Patch Notes Out for Patch Version 1.2.2

Diablo 4 Update 1.25 introduces new unique Malignant Rings for different character classes and makes adjustments to the Season of Blood event. It also includes various bug fixes and improvements for a smoother gaming experience.

by M Nishali

Updated Nov 08, 2023

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Diablo 4 Update 1.25 Patch Notes Out for Patch Version 1.2.2
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Diablo 4 

"Diablo IV" is an action role-playing video game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. In this game, players choose one of five character classes and embark on quests filled with battles and adventures. It was released on June 5, 2023, for platforms like PlayStation and Xbox consoles, as well as Microsoft Windows.

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The game features a mix of familiar elements from previous Diablo games, like dungeons and character-building with loot, along with new additions such as an open world and player versus player combat. Players explore a dark and immersive world, battling monsters and uncovering the game's story. "Diablo IV" has received positive reviews for its engaging narrative and atmospheric gameplay, making it an exciting addition to the beloved Diablo series.

Diablo 4 Update 1.25 Patch Notes

GAMEPLAY UPDATES

Malignant Rings

Five new Unique Rings have been added to the game, one for each class. These are based on popular Malignant Powers from Season of the Malignant, and are immediately available in both Seasonal and Eternal realms.

  • Ring of Red Furor (Barbarian Unique Ring)

    • After spending 100 Fury within 3 seconds, your next cast of Hammer of the Ancients, Upheaval, or Death Blow is a guaranteed Critical Strike and deals 10—30% (multiplicative damage) [x] bonus Critical Strike Damage.
  • Tal Rasha’s Iridescent Loop (Sorcerer Unique Ring)

    • For each type of Elemental damage you deal, gain 10—15%[x] increased damage for 4 seconds. Dealing Elemental damage refreshes all bonuses.
  • Airidah’s Inexorable Will (Druid Unique Ring)

    • When casting an Ultimate Skill and again 5 seconds after, Pull in Distant enemies and deal 0.5-1.0 Physical damage to them. This damage is increased by 1%[x] per 1 point of Willpower you have.
  • Writhing Band of Trickery (Rogue Unique Ring)

    • Casting a Subterfuge Skill leaves behind a Decoy Trap that continuously Taunts and lures enemies. The Decoy Trap explodes after 3 seconds dealing 2.0-3.0 Shadow damage. Can occur every 12 seconds.
  • Ring of the Sacrilegious Soul (Necromancer Unique Ring)

    • Automatically activate the following equipped Skills on Corpses around you:

      • Raise Skeleton every 1-2 seconds.
      • Corpse Explosion every 1-2 seconds.
      • Corpse Tendrils every 8-16 seconds.
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Season of Blood

The following adjustments have been made for the Sanguine Battery Event.

  • Pillar health has been increased from 75% to 85%.
  • Pillar repair time has been decreased from 3 seconds to 1 second.
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BUG FIXES

Season of Blood

  • Fixed an issue where the additional enemies in the Lord Zir boss fight would not get stunned when Lord Zir gets staggered.
  • Fixed an issue where Metamorphosis would not trigger temporary movement speed bonuses.
  • Fixed an issue where the Anticipation Vampiric Power didn’t display Cooldown Reduction for Ultimate abilities when in town.
  • Fixed an issue where the Hectic Vampiric Power did not reduce the cooldown of skills with charges.
  • Fixed an issue where the seasonal quest “Battle of Fear” and “Faith” could be completed without completing Chapter 3 of the Season Journey.
  • Fixed an issue where the upgrade button for Vampiric Powers could be interacted with when there are no new powers available, wasting 25 Potent Blood.
  • Fixed an issue where Lord Zir could not respawn if the player re-entered the boss arena too quickly after respawning.
  • Fixed an issue where Evade and non-damaging Skills could trigger Hemomancy.
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Dungeons and Events

  • Fixed an issue where progression would be blocked when an enemy spawned behind the locked door in the Luban’s Rest dungeon.
  • Fixed an issue where monsters could spawn from a Nightmare Portal location after the portal had teleported or been destroyed.

Quests

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  • Fixed multiple instances where the quest marker could disappear when leaving the area during multiple quests.
  • Fixed an issue where Prava and her knights could stop progressing through the area during the Scouring of Caldeum if certain Elites were killed from a distance during the “Kill Demons Attacking from Above” quest.

Gameplay

  • Fixed an issue where Lilith could still launch area-of-effect attacks after she is defeated following the first phase in the Echo of Lilith.
  • Fixed an issue where Angelbreath or Potions could randomly spawn when The Beast in the Ice spawned.
  • Fixed an issue where followers could get stuck when going back and forth over a traversal.
  • Fixed an issue where Inner Sight didn’t trigger properly against Training Dummies.
  • Fixed an issue where Necromancer Minions and Druid Companions wouldn’t attack Training Dummies.
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Accessibility

  • Fixed an issue where the Screen Reader wouldn’t properly read life totals above 999.
  • Fixed an issue where the Screen Reader on PS4 didn’t read all the text in Vendor and Crafting displays.

Miscellaneous

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  • Fixed an issue where achievements related to the Hatred’s Chosen buff could not trigger appropriately.
  • Various visual, performance, and stability improvements.

Diablo 4 Gameplay

In "Diablo IV," the player steps into the shoes of a character from one of five classes Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Rogue, or Sorcerer. These characters embark on quests and battles in a dark, medieval fantasy world. The core gameplay revolves around defeating increasingly challenging enemies to obtain more potent equipment.

Players use their character's unique skills to battle foes, and they can customize these skills through their equipment and talent trees. The game encourages progression through the story and quests, and it incorporates replayable, procedurally generated dungeons to keep the experience fresh.

One notable addition is the introduction of attributes like Angelic, Demonic, and Ancestral Power, which affect the duration and impact of effects on characters. "Diablo IV" also includes limited-time seasons that alter legendary powers, influencing the meta-game. While the game offers microtransactions for cosmetic items, it's important to note that an internet connection is required to play, as it's an online-only experience.

Diablo 4 Plot

"Diablo IV" unfolds in the world of Sanctuary, a grim setting, taking place half a century after the events of "Diablo III: Reaper of Souls." The plot revolves around the resurgence of Lilith, who is the daughter of the demon Mephisto and serves as the central antagonist of the game. The cultists have managed to summon her, and her arrival occurs at a time when the powers of angels and demons have dwindled, allowing her to seize control of Sanctuary.

However, thousands of years before the game's events, Lilith and an angel named Inarius created Sanctuary as a refuge to escape the unending conflict between the High Heavens and the Burning Hells. This union led to the birth of a unique race known as the Nephalem, which the player character belongs to, possessing qualities of both angels and demons.

The game's narrative unfolds as the player character, known as the "Wanderer," becomes connected to Lilith due to being fed petals of her blood by corrupted villagers. Their journey is driven by the need to thwart Lilith's dark intentions and prevent her from conquering Hell.

Diablo 4 Release Date

"Diablo IV" hit the gaming world on June 5, 2023, marking a highly anticipated release. Developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment, this action-packed online role-playing game became available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and Microsoft Windows.

The announcement of its release was first made at BlizzCon in 2019, and it has since delivered an engaging gaming experience that draws players into the dark and perilous realm of Sanctuary.Players eagerly embraced the chance to explore the game's intricate world, taking on quests, battling fearsome foes, and experiencing a new level of action and adventure.

With its launch date in the summer of 2023, "Diablo IV" provided gamers with a fresh installment in the beloved Diablo series, offering hours of captivating gameplay and expanding the franchise's epic storytelling.

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Diablo 4 Overview

Title

Diablo IV

Developer

Blizzard Team 3, Blizzard Albany

Publisher

Blizzard Entertainment

Directors

Joe Shely, Sebastian Stepien, Luis Barriga

Producer

Gavian Whishaw

Designers

Angela del Priore, Zaven Haroutunian

Programmer

Jason Regier

Artist

John Mueller

Writer

Rafal Praszczalek

Composers

Ted Reedy, Leo Kaliski

Series

Diablo

Platforms

PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

Release Date

June 5, 2023

Genre

Action role-playing, hack and slash

Mode

Multiplayer

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Diablo 4 Update 1.25 Patch Notes - FAQs

1.  What are the highlights of the Diablo 4 Update 1.25 Patch Notes?  

The Diablo 4 Update 1.25 Patch Notes introduce five new Unique Rings based on Malignant Powers from Season of the Malignant, as well as adjustments for the Season of Blood event. The patch also addresses various bug fixes, including issues related to gameplay, dungeons, quests, and accessibility, while providing visual, performance, and stability improvements.

2. What is Diablo 4?  

Diablo 4 is an action role-playing video game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment, set in the dark and immersive world of Sanctuary.

3. When was Diablo 4 released?  

Diablo 4 was released on June 5, 2023, for platforms including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and Microsoft Windows.

4. How many character classes are there in Diablo 4?  

Diablo 4 offers five character classes: Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Rogue, and Sorcerer, each with unique abilities and playstyles.

5. What are the notable features in Diablo 4?  

Diablo 4 includes procedurally generated dungeons, character-building with loot, an open world, player versus player combat, and the introduction of attributes like Angelic, Demonic, and Ancestral Power.

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