Summary
- Diablo 4 now features pets, enhancing the gameplay experience for players by aiding in resource collection throughout Sanctuary.
- The addition of pets in Diablo 4 unintentionally affects Necromancer players running non-minion builds, causing gameplay issues.
- Blizzard has a fix in the works for the pet bug impacting Diablo 4 Necromancers, with players advised to consider alternative classes or builds for now.
Diablo 4 now has pets, but the new feature is breaking the builds of some Necromancer players. One of the most anticipated features for Diablo 4 players, pets are finally available in the game. Together with these allies, Diablo 4 players can have an even more fun and dynamic experience, as they help collect resources obtained along the journey through Sanctuary.
One of the most noticeable aspects of Diablo 4's release was the absence of pets, a popular Diablo 3 feature. With the release of patch 1.4.2, Blizzard has finally rectified this absence a year after the release of Diablo 4, bringing pets to the latest entry in the franchise. While there are three pets that players can obtain by pre-ordering the Vessel of Hatred expansion, one Diablo 4 pet is already available, and players can claim it for free. But with the arrival of this anticipated feature, some Diablo 4 players are experiencing some gameplay problems.
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The arrival of Diablo 4's pets is unintentionally breaking Necromancer running non-minion builds. As noted in Diablo 4 YouTuber Seroc Ifkre's video, since pets count as minions, they interact with Glyphs like Sacrificial and Stand Alone. Because of this, when the pet is active, Sacrificial deals less damage, and Stand Alone's passive loses some of its damage reduction. In addition to messing up the Paragon Board for Diablo 4 players, pets interact with other effects that depend on there being no minions around to work.
How the Pet Bug is a Problem for Diablo 4 Necromancers
The Necromancer is a Diablo 4 class with two overarching builds, one focused on minions and the other on non-minions. That is the portion of the Necro mains specifically affected by the bug, since these Diablo 4 players sacrifice the use of minions to get an extra power boost. For Necromancer players who run minion-focused builds, the interaction works as a sort of buff. Thus, it creates situations like an additional Blood Surge explosion for Diablo 4 players with the Deathspeaker's Pendant, for example.
On Twitter, the community manager Adam Fletcher confirmed that Blizzard has a fix prepared for the bug caused by Diablo 4 pets. Fletcher didn't give an exact date of when the update would be released but explained that this interaction was unintentional. Until then, Diablo 4 players with Necros using non-minion builds may opt for other classes or builds, so as not to have problems with power losses caused by the pets' bugged interaction.
Diablo 4
- Released
- June 5, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
Diablo® IV is the ultimate action-RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot.
Embark on the epic campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through a gripping story in a beautifully dark world, or explore an expansive end game: battle iconic bosses for powerful loot, fight back the encroaching onslaught of Hell in Helltides, master the Forge to create your ultimate weapons and progress powerful characters, with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms.
Discover the critically acclaimed franchise that defined the Action RPG genre. As the battle between the High Heavens and Burning Hells rages on, hatred devours Sanctuary as evil spreads and a new wave of cultists and worshippers arise to embrace Lilith’s coming. Only a brave few dare to face this threat and bring light to the all-consuming darkness.
Expansive Open WorldForge your own path through the corrupted lands of Sanctuary, an ever-growing, fully explorable world teeming with challenges, quests, enemies, and loot. Join your fellow adventurers, rescue and retake besieged towns, delve into nightmarish dungeons and uncover lost secrets as you fight back evil. The many zones of Sanctuary are yours to explore, and with rotating areas of extreme peril like World Bosses and Helltide, danger lurks at every turn.
Immersive Character DevelopmentCreate and customize your character to face the encroaching darkness. Choose from one of five classes and build your hero with skills, abilities and cosmetics, creating a champion that is uniquely your own. Grow stronger as you progress through powerful Skill Trees and develop even more unique end game specializations with Paragon Boards.
Legendary Gear, Epic BattlesDiscover and experiment with a vast arsenal of powerful weapons, armor and more to fight back against the demons threatening Sanctuary. Explore unique combinations, create your own upgrades and collect a plethora of powerful tools to battle in immersive, action-packed combat against the deadliest of enemies.
Seasons & EventsThe tales of Sanctuary continue to unfold. Create Seasonal Characters and join in fresh adventures - master new mechanics and take on the latest threats in each new Season. Complete harrowing feats of the Season Journey and earn new Battle Pass rewards. Plus, sharpen your swords and get in the spirit of the seasons when Limited-Time Events sweep through Sanctuary.
End Game UndertakingsThere’s even more Diablo® IV to explore as you reach higher levels and more fearsome World Tiers. Face the greatest challenge yet as you take on the most powerful demons in The Pit, steel yourself against Uber Bosses to reap uber unique rewards, fight back overflowing armies of Hell as Helltides emerge across Sanctuary, battle larger-than-life World Bosses, and master the Forge to create the mightiest weapons fit for a hero.
- Developer(s)
- Blizzard
- Publisher(s)
- Blizzard
- Franchise
- Diablo
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- Metascore
- 88
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Hack and Slash
