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Diablo 4, will it become a true god-tier game with DLC2 'Lord of Hatred'? In-depth analysisThis is an analysis that the DLC2 'Lord of Hatred' update for Diablo 4 will significantly enhance the game's fun. In particular, the fun of item farming and the diversity of build construction are expected to be greatly improved.
1. 🎮 Current Problems with Diablo 4: Lack of Itemization
· The biggest problem with Diablo 4 currently is that itemization is not properly implemented.
· Itemization is a core element of hack-and-slash games, including the role of items by rarity and drop rate settings.
· Diablo 2: Resurrected is highly praised for its excellent itemization.
· In the current Diablo 4, normal, magic, and rare items are merely stepping stones to legendary or unique items, and have no utility on their own.
· On the other hand, in Diablo 2, normal, magic, and rare items can potentially become end-game gear, making item drops very fun.
· Itemization is a core element of hack-and-slash games, including the role of items by rarity and drop rate settings.
· Diablo 2: Resurrected is highly praised for its excellent itemization.
· In the current Diablo 4, normal, magic, and rare items are merely stepping stones to legendary or unique items, and have no utility on their own.
· On the other hand, in Diablo 2, normal, magic, and rare items can potentially become end-game gear, making item drops very fun.
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1. 🎮 Current Problems with Diablo 4: Lack of Itemization
· The biggest problem with Diablo 4 currently is that itemization is not properly implemented.
· Itemization is a core element of hack-and-slash games, including the role of items by rarity and drop rate settings.
· Diablo 2: Resurrected is highly praised for its excellent itemization.
· In the current Diablo 4, normal, magic, and rare items are merely stepping stones to legendary or unique items, and have no utility on their own.
· On the other hand, in Diablo 2, normal, magic, and rare items can potentially become end-game gear, making item drops very fun.
· Itemization is a core element of hack-and-slash games, including the role of items by rarity and drop rate settings.
· Diablo 2: Resurrected is highly praised for its excellent itemization.
· In the current Diablo 4, normal, magic, and rare items are merely stepping stones to legendary or unique items, and have no utility on their own.
· On the other hand, in Diablo 2, normal, magic, and rare items can potentially become end-game gear, making item drops very fun.
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2. ✨ Key Changes in DLC2 'Lord of Hatred': Horadric Cube and Item System
· The Horadric Cube will be introduced in DLC2, allowing players to add or upgrade attributes on normal, magic, and rare items.
· The official video also shows rare items being upgraded to legendary items, and even unique items. This is a positive change that gives utility to lower-tier items.
· Additionally, in DLC2, the attributes on unique items will now be randomly selected from a diverse pool. Previously, the attributes of unique items were fixed.
· This means that the ultimate chase item will be a unique item with all desired attributes, plus all attributes being 'Grand Attributes'. Achieving this will be very difficult, but it's worth the challenge.
· Items can be further enhanced through crafting using the Horadric Cube.
· The newly added 'Amulet' system will provide set effects instead of set equipment. Extremely rare unique amulets can also become chase items, adding to the fun of item farming.
· The official video also shows rare items being upgraded to legendary items, and even unique items. This is a positive change that gives utility to lower-tier items.
· Additionally, in DLC2, the attributes on unique items will now be randomly selected from a diverse pool. Previously, the attributes of unique items were fixed.
· This means that the ultimate chase item will be a unique item with all desired attributes, plus all attributes being 'Grand Attributes'. Achieving this will be very difficult, but it's worth the challenge.
· Items can be further enhanced through crafting using the Horadric Cube.
· The newly added 'Amulet' system will provide set effects instead of set equipment. Extremely rare unique amulets can also become chase items, adding to the fun of item farming.
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3. 🛠️ Increased Build Diversity: Skill System Overhaul
· The existing Diablo 4 had a very narrow range of build options.
· In this DLC2, all passive skills will be removed from the skill tree, leaving only active skills and their enhancement systems.
· The removed passive skills are expected to be integrated into legendary item aspects or unique item attributes.
· The diversity of builds is expected to greatly expand through combinations of active skills and set effects from equipment and amulets.
· In this DLC2, all passive skills will be removed from the skill tree, leaving only active skills and their enhancement systems.
· The removed passive skills are expected to be integrated into legendary item aspects or unique item attributes.
· The diversity of builds is expected to greatly expand through combinations of active skills and set effects from equipment and amulets.
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4. 📈 Endgame Content: Addition of the 'Operation Plan' System
· The 'Operation Plan' system will be added as endgame content.
· This system allows players to create a playlist of existing content like Nightmare Dungeons and Helltides, play them consecutively, and receive rewards upon completion.
· Currently, the fun of this system itself is uncertain, and its evaluation will depend on the rewards provided.
· This system allows players to create a playlist of existing content like Nightmare Dungeons and Helltides, play them consecutively, and receive rewards upon completion.
· Currently, the fun of this system itself is uncertain, and its evaluation will depend on the rewards provided.
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5. ✨ Overall Review and Future Prospects for DLC2 'Lord of Hatred'
· The DLC2 'Lord of Hatred' update has the potential to significantly advance Diablo 4 as a hack-and-slash game.
· Positive changes are expected in core areas such as improved itemization and increased build diversity.
· While the detailed fun needs to be verified through actual gameplay, it is expected to provide a good play experience for both existing and new users.
· The channel plans to consistently upload Diablo 4 strategy guides and will also provide videos for the new Path of Exile 2 league, releasing on May 30th.
· Positive changes are expected in core areas such as improved itemization and increased build diversity.
· While the detailed fun needs to be verified through actual gameplay, it is expected to provide a good play experience for both existing and new users.
· The channel plans to consistently upload Diablo 4 strategy guides and will also provide videos for the new Path of Exile 2 league, releasing on May 30th.