Summary
- Players favor keeping the overpowered Spiritborn class in Diablo 4, citing fun as the primary reason.
- Rod Fergusson hints at potential fixes for Spiritborn class balancing issues but stresses the distinction between fix and nerf.
- Immediate major changes to the Spiritborn class in Diablo 4 are not likely, emphasizing the importance of player enjoyment.
Diablo 4 boss Rod Fergusson has addressed the possibility of Blizzard making any changes to the Spiritborn class. The Spiritborn was added as part of Diablo 4's new Vessel of Hatred DLC, although many gamers have found it to be extremely overpowered.
Despite being as overpowered as it is, there's a reason plenty of gamers are choosing to play as a Spiritborn in Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred. It's the first entirely new class in the series in a decade, the last being Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls' Crusader. This alone is exciting enough, and the fact that it's an absolute blast makes it a necessity for any players picking up the expansion to give Spiritborn a try. Playing as the Spiritborn offers fast-paced, close-quarters combat, but it seems that Blizzard hasn't quite balanced the power of the class just yet.
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Fergusson began the open conversation with a "non-binding poll," querying whether players would prefer the Spiritborn to be balanced in line with other Diablo 4 classes, or left as is "because you're having fun." Predictably, 63.1% of gamers voted to keep the Spiritborn in its current overpowered state, although, in a follow-up tweet, Fergusson claimed that while he's "not saying we're doing anything" right now, any class that has only been out for three weeks "is going to have some issues that need to be addressed."
Diablo 4 May Make Changes to the Spiritborn Class
Fergusson did stress the big difference between the terms "fix" and "nerf," with any potential changes to the Spiritborn being seen as a fix to bring it to the place it should have been at launch. In a further response to another gamer, he also pointed out that "when millions of players are having fun, there's a lot more to take into consideration." By the sounds of it, those using the Spiritborn to make some of the most overpowered Diablo 4 builds will be able to do so for some time yet. There are certainly no major changes imminent, even if long-term, there's a view to some fixes for the class.
Overall, gamers seem to be enjoying Diablo 4's Season 6. There's enough content to keep gamers coming back for more, even those who have maxed out characters in previous seasons, too. Soon, Diablo 4's 2024 Halloween event is set to begin, which will give players access to some free spooky goodies as well as a limited-time event called Meat or Treat. It's a fun time to get involved in the game, even for those who have never played Diablo 4.
Diablo 4
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 88 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
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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.
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Franchise
- Diablo
- Number of Players
- 1-2 players
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Hack and Slash
- How Long To Beat
- 26 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- File Size Xbox Series
- 158.25 GB
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 players (console only)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
