Diablo 4 Season 5: Release Date, Time, New Features & More

Jul-31-2024

 

The flames of the Burning Hells are about to reignite with the arrival of Diablo 4's Season 5, aptly named the "Season of the Infernal Hordes." Get ready to delve into new quests, face fierce enemies, and discover powerful items. Here's everything you need to know.

 

Release Date and Time

Season 5 of Diablo 4 kicks off on August 6 at 10 am PT. Mark your calendars and prepare for a season filled with new content and challenges.

 

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Hellish Uniques and Legendary Items

The Uniques and Legendary Item are what players need most, because they are not only hard to obtain from common enemies but plays a vital role in gear crafting, build creating and endgame activities progressing.

 

The Burning Hells have forged over 50 new Uniques and Legendary Items, each imbued with untold power. These items are not limited to the season and will be available in both Realms even after the season ends. Rumors suggest that many of these weapons possess qualities that reflect the fiery realms from which they were crafted. Players can earn these powerful items by slaying enemies across Sanctuary, but the best chances come from the Spoils of Hell in the Infernal Hordes.

 

Infernal Hordes

The Infernal Hordes feature is a wave-based challenge that unlocks in World Tier III. It's accessible through both the Seasonal and Eternal Realms. On the Seasonal Realm, you'll begin your journey in World Tier I or II with a questline that introduces the seasonal progression. As you advance to World Tier III, you'll unlock and experience the full depth of the Infernal Hordes feature.

This new season have introduced two additional questlines, Of Lambs and Wolves and The Eyes of the Enemy. 

 

Of Lambs and Wolves Questlines

In Season of the Infernal Hordes, Seasonal Progression begins in World Tier I or II, aimed at giving your character a vaulted foot on their path for glory. Head to Zarbinzet and speak to Captain Cireska to begin this Seasonal Questline and unlock the Seasonal Progression.  

 

The Eyes of the Enemy Questlines

This season introduces the wave-based Infernal Hordes feature, which unlocks during “The Eyes of the Enemy”. This Questline is meant to introduce you to the Infernal Hordes, so this Questline is available on both Eternal and Seasonal Realms. Playing on the Seasonal Realm lets you continue your Seasonal Progression that began with "Of Lambs and Wolves".

 

To start this Questline, head to Hawezar in World Tier III and investigate a disturbance amongst the cityfolk there.

 

This Questline will exist on both Seasonal and Eternal Realms after Season of the Infernal Hordes ends. It only needs to be completed once across your account. Note that completion does not apply to Hardcore characters.

 

 

Seasonal Progression

Earn Seasonal Progression by collecting caches dropped from powerful Hell-spawned enemies. The best sources for these enemies are Hellbreach Dungeons and the Infernal Hordes. Completing the Seasonal Progression grants you one Resplendent Spark.

 

Updates to Helltide, Legendary Drop Rates, and More

Several significant updates are coming to both Realms:

Helltide: Increased drop rates for Baneful Hearts and guaranteed drops from Helltide Commanders. Costs for fighting the Blood Maiden have decreased, and Tortured Gifts now cost 75 Cinders.

 

Unique Items: Every Unique in the game has been updated to ensure they are the best item for their corresponding skills.

 

Mythic Uniques: Uber Uniques are now known as Mythic Uniques, dropping with a distinct beam of light.

 

Legendary Items: Increased drop chances for Legendary items past Level 100 when playing in Helltide, Nightmare Dungeons, and Infernal Hordes. That means you will have more chance to accumulate more diablo 4 gold, and can upgrade your original equipment with what you can use.

 

Experience Gain: The base Experience gained from monster kills now increases up to 30 levels higher than your current character level.

 

Enchanting: Enchanting no longer requires Angel’s Breath, relying instead on salvaging Legendary items.

 

Crowd Control Effects: Reduced enemy Crowd Control effects, and players can now use potions while Crowd Controlled.

 

Season Realm Challenge: For those seeking an extra challenge, Profane Mindcages return and stack up to 3 times, allowing you to fight enemies up to thirty levels above your own in Helltide.

 

Conclusion

Diablo 4's Season 5 promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with new quests, items, and challenges that will keep players engaged. Prepare to face the Infernal Hordes and claim your place as a champion of Hell. Happy hunting!