https://www.dualshockers.com DualShockers is the definitive destination for video game fans. From Gaming News to trending anime, we’ve got you covered. Sun, 27 Aug 2023 20:07:47 GMT en-US hourly 60 Diablo 4 has been an odd release in 2023. The hype leading up to the game's launch was huge, as were its initial sales figures. But as time has worn on, Blizzard's action RPG seems to be generating a lot more criticism than praise, from its homogenous world design to its awkwardly stacked economy.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 20:07:47 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-players-calling-out-blizzard-shoddy-proofreading/ My love-hate relationship with open-world and Diablo-like games has been a wild ride so far. At one point, each of them was my go-to genre until I reached a saturation point. When Diablo 4 promised to combine both these approaches, I had my doubts but decided to dive in nevertheless. Fast-forward nearly 30 hours, and I'm left feeling mostly disappointed.

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:15:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4s-open-more-checklist-than-adventure/ In case you've missed it, Titan Quest 2 is real, and is officially coming from Spellforce 3 developer Grimlore Games. I'm genuinely excited about this reveal. Unlike many players out there who might've kicked off their ARPG journey with Diablo 2, it was the original Titan Quest that sparked my passion for this genre, and what a game it was! As a big fan of Greek mythology, I was instantly drawn in by its setting—only to be welcomed by a sprawling game with an enormous world, near-perfect character class system, rewarding loot, and those epic boss fights against mythical monsters.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:16:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/titan-quest-2-mythological-sunny-diablo/ Druids of Diablo 4 have many options when it comes to tweaking their builds. Upgrading passive skills and optimizing Spirit boons is always important, but when it comes to maximizing your Druid's power, nothing is more essential than gear.

]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:15:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-best-druid-weapons/ Diablo 4 gives players many different ways to build their characters. While every class has the same passive effects to pick from, some are much more effective with certain classes.

]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:40:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-thorns-effect-explained/ Diablo 4 gives players well over 300 different Aspects to choose from, many of which are available exclusively to specific classes. Necromancers, for example, only gain access to 62 of them. While you can collect all these powerful upgrades regardless of which class you’re playing, you can only equip Aspects for your current class. You can start collecting Aspects shortly after starting the game, but you can only Imprint them onto items after you reach level 25 and unlock the Occultist.

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 06:30:14 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-best-necromancer-aspects/ Figuring out how to optimize the Necromancer can be a bit of a pain if you’re new to Diablo 4. This class is extremely gear-dependent, to the point where the Necromancer’s gear dictates not only their own stats, but also those of their Golem and Skeletal minions. Weapons are particularly important for a Necromancer and should always take priority over other pieces of gear.

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 06:20:24 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-best-necromancer-weapons/ You are going to want to boost your defense in Diablo 4 to keep yourself from falling victim to the spawns of hell. Shields, abilities, and more can all work together to help keep your health as high up as possible. All of these can be integral to playing through the game's story and quests.

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 06:15:23 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-barrier-generation/ Diablo 4 has some amazing features that truly allow players to create their characters their own. Whether you're following someone else's build for your Class or you have created your own, you still have the ability to create something unique with your character.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 05:39:48 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-best-rogue-aspects/ Diablo 4 has been both a runaway success and a highly criticized property ever since its initial release back at the beginning of June, but now a lot of players seems to be fed up with the high price of one particular game mechanic, and some say it's even causeing them to walk away from the game entirely—at the bvery least, until Season 1 is over.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 21:59:16 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/cost-of-diablo-4-mechanic-driving-players-away/ Diablo 4's late-game progression system is vast. Once you've reached level 50, the fun really begins with the unlocking of your Paragon Board. Paragon Boards are large-scale customizable upgrades to your character. In these boards are empty sockets where players can socket special glyphs for even more customizability.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 10:56:22 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-sorcerer-paragon-glyphs-guide/ The Druid in Diablo 4 is a remarkably versatile class. It's capable of filling any role imaginable. Shred and poison enemies with Werewolf claws, crush foes from a distance with powerful Storm magic, or become the ultimate tank as a massive Werebear.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 10:52:48 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-druidic-spirit-offerings-boons/ When Diablo 4 announced it would have Paragon levels, long-time fans of the series started to get excited. Paragon Boards allow players to continue scaling and progressing long after the game has ended, providing hours of fun. In this iteration of the Paragon system, Blizzard has included Paragon Glyphs.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 23:31:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-rogue-paragon-glyphs-guide/ Blizzard has experimented with MMO elements in Diablo 4, such as large-scale multiplayer events. Called Region events, these activities are meant to be completed by ten or more players and spawn at a handful of predetermined locations.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:12:30 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-complete-legion-gathering-events-guide/ Nightmare Dungeons are Diablo 4's version of Greater Rifts, a highly successful loop of Loot and Challenge from Diablo 3. They are currently the best source of character Experience (for those sweet Paragon Points). They are also the only way to level up your Paragon Glyphs. To run this content, however, you'll need a steady supply of Nightmare Sigils.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:07:29 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-nightmare-sigils-guide/ Diablo 4's open-world concept is a big hit, a change from previous titles. As part of making this world feel lived-in and alive, the game includes a myriad of side quests for players to explore. As if the fun of it wasn't motivation enough to complete these quests, side quests give renown, gold, experience, and crafting materials as rewards.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:43:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-salt-begets-salt-quest-guide/ The Diablo franchise is famous for its late-game content loops. In Diablo 4, this loop appears to be the Nightmare Dungeon mechanic. Nightmare Dungeons provide experience-efficient ways for players to gain gold, loot, and even upgrade Paragon Glyphs.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:38:38 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-nightmare-dungeons-guide/ Set in the iconic universe of Dungeons & Dragons, Baldur’s Gate 3 is an isometric role-playing game by the acclaimed developers at Larian Studios. With a diverse cast of fully voiced companions and NPCs, a rich story, and a degree of player choice that’s frankly mindboggling, Baldur’s Gate 3 is setting the bar of excellence higher than it’s ever been for the entire genre.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:10:24 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/best-games-like-baldurs-gate-3/ While it's true that the three primary Malignant Invokers—Brutal, Devious, and Vicious—prove relatively easy to acquire through normal gameplay during Season of the Malignant, one eludes players. The Wrathful Malignant Invoker is the strongest of the Invokers, and one will summon the toughest Malignant Bosses in the game with some of the best loot available — but there are no guarantees.

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:40:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-get-wrathful-malignant-invoker/ With powerful nature magic and mighty shapeshifting forms, Druids have a ton of options for skills and gear in Diablo 4. The choices you make mostly depend on what kind of roles you want to fill and the activities you want to experience. Leveling up your Druid is a unique challenge, one that can be made much easier with the right set of skills and equipment.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:50:28 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-druid-leveling-guide/ Diablo 4 has taken another step further in co-op play from its predecessors. With more integrated online features than ever, playing with your friends or other random players around Sanctuary has never been easier, letting you mix and match different classes to make the perfect party.

]]> Thu, 03 Aug 2023 03:15:27 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-level-scaling/ Druids are all about honing their animalistic brutality in Diablo 4 with their abilities to turn into bears and werewolves. Further, they can even have some animal companions with them, including wolves, to help them take on the hordes of the undead that they will find.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 23:20:28 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-alpha-legendary-aspect-guide/ Diablo 4's first season has given us a ton of information about how seasons will work in this iteration of Sanctuary. Instead of replaying the campaign infinitely, players will be given additional content in the form of Season Quest Lines. Season of the Malignant, Diablo's first season, will introduce a new boss, Aspects, and Unique Items.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:00:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-season-of-the-malignant-quests-guide/ Playing as a Druid on Diablo 4 presents many tough choices for developing your build. They can excel at casting, summoning, or melee combat, and many builds use a combination of these abilities. But choosing what skills to use is only a small part of developing your Druid's build.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:00:28 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-best-druid-storm-wolf-build/ Playing as a Druid in Diablo 4 is awesome fun, but this class definitely has some challenges. More physical Druids have difficulty with ranged enemies, while casters are pretty soft. However, as with any Diablo game, there are plenty of ways to power up.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:16:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-spirits-of-the-lost-grove-quest-guide/ Diablo 4 is a wide game with leagues to go after you've beaten the campaign. There are 50 more levels, two World Tiers, and several item break points between you and the true end of the game. One of these item break points is Uber Uniques, a small subset of Unique Items.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:45:24 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-uber-uniques-explained/ Diablo 4 offers players a lot of options when it comes to making the game their own. Players can play with a party or by themselves, they can transmog their armor and weapons to look exactly how they want, and they can even add Trophies and Headstones to their player.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:40:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-all-mount-armor-locations/ Rarely do posts on gaming subreddits stray from discussing the game the subreddit is dedicated to. However, Diablo 4 players recently made an exception for Path of Exile, as they felt that its design philosophy closely resembled an ideal version of what Diablo should be (especially in terms of skill usage).

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 14:59:58 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-path-of-exile-2-design-philosophy/ In the latest Diablo 4 Campfire Chat livestream, a number of QoL improvements, class balance changes and drop rates were announced to be coming along with patch 1.1.1 on August 2nd. However, and after being unfairly nerfed in the last patch, fans are apparently not happy with the announced 'fixes' or buffs for the Sorcerer class.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 09:21:53 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-fans-divided-sorcerer-buff-in-update-111/ Diablo 4's first Season has introduced a number of new mechanics for players to experiment with, including Seasonal Blessings. These blessings allow players to boost the amount of experience they earn, their gold gained, and each Elixir's duration.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 04:44:47 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-use-smoldering-ashes/ I want to make something clear right away: Diablo 2 is one of the best games of all time and Diablo 3 is a flawed sequel. My goal is not to whitewash the mistakes made in Diablo 3. I also don't want to downplay what makes Diablo 2 so incredible.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:16:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-might-prove-diablo-3-is-best-diablo-game/ Diablo 4's Season of the Malignant has meant a series of new items and aspects being added to the game, although only for a limited time. With so much new content, players are scrambling to figure out what is worth farming, and what is going to get Scrapped.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 22:32:35 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-best-season-of-malignant-aspects/ Builds are the name of the game in Diablo 4 and are the crux of what brings players to these games with every entry. Crafting your character to your exact specifications and experimenting with them is the joy behind this series.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:01:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-best-barbarian-builds/ With the launch of Diablo 4, the first mainline release in the series since Diablo 3 in 2012, players will find themselves somewhat overwhelmed by the sheer number of character-build options available for each class, which is why Blizzard included the respec option. With five classes at launch (Barbarian, Sorceress, Druid, Necromancer, and Rogue) it's not uncommon for fans to wind up disliking a certain playstyle, specific skills, or an entire class build altogether.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:20:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-how-to-respec/ Diablo 4’s Season 1 has begun and with it, the grind is officially back on. With the launch of Season of the Malignant, the community is diving back into Sanctuary once more to pursue new chase items, experiment with new builds and power through new content. Of course, all of this is being done with new characters. You won’t be able to access seasonal content with pre-existing characters, a decision that sparked some controversy among the community.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 18:01:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-season-1-interview-joe-piepiora-madeleine-james/ Diablo 4 has a whole host of amazing armor, amulets, rings, and weapons for players to find and use to make the best character they possibly can. There are countless items scattered across the game that players can use to create something that is unstoppable. There are some amazing Class builds for the game.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 03:16:08 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-best-rogue-weapons/ With the introduction of Diablo 4 Season of the Malignant, players were introduced to new characters, a new quest line, brand-new gameplay mechanics in the form of Malignant Hearts and Malignant Invokers, and a whole slew of reskinned enemies to tackle. There's a lot of exciting gameplay in Season of the Malignant, like clearing Malignant Tunnels and acquiring legendary items from unique bosses at the end of each.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:09:15 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-how-use-malignant-invoker/ With the introduction of Season of the Malignant, Diablo 4 players were introduced to a brief yet interesting new storyline involving Cormund and Malignant Hearts, along with the continuing battle to thwart the forces of Hell. Along the journey, players will tackle all manner of enemy variants and unlock new rewards in the form of the previously mentioned Malignant Hearts, along with plenty of unique items to bolster a class' strength.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:32:37 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-burning-from-within-quest-walkthrough/ Diablo 4 has a cash shop, and I’m mad about it! Well, at least that’s how the story usually goes. People have been complaining about the cash shop since the game launched, and I think a lot of good points have been made: Items are overpriced. Items are bundled in a way that makes the pricing even worse. Platinum itself is overpriced.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 11:00:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-cash-item-shop-boring/ Blizzard has done it again. Each of the classes in Diablo 4 has been artfully designed in every aspect. From their range of aesthetics to the abundance of gameplay options, the character selection screen is packed with possibilities. Classes come equipped with stunning spells that fill the screen with unique visuals and dispatch all manner of destruction. Although this list is going to rank one class above another, there are compelling reasons to pick each of these options as your main character.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 21:13:03 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-best-classes/ Diablo 4's Season 1 Battle Pass contains several cosmetic rewards that hardcore collectors and casual players alike may be interested in. These include emotes, weapon cosmetics, new mount barding, and Titles. The Battle Pass is expansive, with 90 tiers of items to earn.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 20:16:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-how-to-earn-favor/ Diablo 4 Season 1 is here and there are a handful of new game mechanics to digest. On top of that, you’ll need to start an all-new character if you want to access the Season 1 content.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:58:05 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-holding-back-the-flood-quest-guide/ Diablo 4's inaugural season has been the subject of much buzz among players. While not everyone was ecstatic about some of the choices made in patch 1.1.0, almost everyone appeared to be curious enough to at least log on - evidenced by long queue times.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:57:05 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-all-season-1-battle-pass-rewards/ Diablo 4's first season is upon us, and that means it's time to dig into the new items, aspects, and mechanics. Malignant Hearts form a key component of the Season of Degenerates journey, shaking up the meta with all new powers and effects. However, Blizzard has been playing it close to the vest with what these effects are, as well as how to acquire Malignant Hearts.

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:03:57 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-malignant-hearts-guide/ So you finally have your hands on Diablo 4, and you're left wondering, how do I build my character? Well, there are many ways you can go about it, and that can be both a good thing and incredibly intimidating.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:06:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-sorcerer-leveling-build/ When playing any RPG, there are going to be a number of different stats and effects you’ll need to understand if you hope to build your character to the fullest. The Diablo series is notorious for taking this standard and dialing up the complexity to eleven.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:30:23 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-overpower-damage/ The Necromancer isn’t the most resilient class in Diablo 4 but, as it turns out, you don’t need to be tanky when you have an entire army of undead soaking up all the damage for you. In addition to acting as meat shields (well, mostly bone), minions can also dish out quite a lot of punishment while also providing their master with a variety of buffs.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:20:21 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-every-necromancer-minion-ranked/ Diablo 4 is a giant game with many NPCs and regions - but usually, the Quest Tracking System is sufficient to help you know where to go. However, some players have noticed a quest item in their inventory that doesn't appear to have any quest attached to it.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:00:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-rusted-key-guide/ After a hugely successful launch earlier this year, Activision-Blizzard is now gearing up to release Diablo 4's very first season later this week. Season 1: Season of the Malignant will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and PC this Thursday, bringing with it a new battle pass, plenty of rewards, and a new quest line for players to discover.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:30:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-season-1-release-time/ Blizzard just recently dropped the 1.1.0a update for Diablo 4, setting the game up for the launch of its upcoming first season, Season of the Malignant, which is set to drop on July 20, and after reading the very long and detailed patch notes, most of the online fanbase was disappointed to learn that this update not only failed to address many of the community's major concerns, it further exacerbated others.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 01:00:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-disappointing-season-1-patch/ Diablo 4 is full of collectibles for players to find. Whether you're collecting all the Aspects available for your class, the different Transmogs for your armor, or the many different unique items, you have a lot of items you can collect.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 23:35:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-all-mounts-locations/ There are many different consumables in Diablo 4, from potions and elixirs to various caches that drop materials. Elixirs are special due to the fact that you can craft most of them with ingredients collected from the open world. They also always give you a nice 5% XP boost, in addition to any other effects.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 22:39:38 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-best-elixirs-how-to-craft/ One of Diablo 4's best new features by far is the vast open world of Sanctuary. To make that expanse less daunting, the devs included plenty of towns, villages, and cities. Wherever you are out in the wilderness, there's sure to be a safe place nearby.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:12:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-best-towns-in-sanctuary/ With the quickly approaching start of Diablo 4's first season, many players are asking about how the season will work. They may have heard that rather than playing through the campaign again, there will be new quests and mechanics to explore for each season. This begs the question, how much progress will carry over from your hard work in the Eternal Realm?

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:01:10 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-what-progress-carries-over-for-season-1/ Diablo 4 is an Action RPG with a very dark and chaotic hellscape of a world to make your journey through. You will be offered many different classes to choose from, and each of these classes has a very distinct way of playing the game.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:45:28 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-status-effects-explained/ DualShockers recently had the opportunity to attend a group interview with a panel of Diablo 4 developers ahead of this week’s launch of Season of the Malignant.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:06:58 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-not-nerfing-vulnerable-season-1/ Aspects are a very important mechanic to make use of in your crusade to slay all the hellish monstrosities you will be facing in Diablo 4. Aspects can change many aspects of a character and how they play.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:20:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-best-sorcerer-aspects/ There are tons of ways to deal damage in Diablo 4. Critical Strikes, Overpower, and Lucky Hit are all interesting mechanics that practically beg to have builds made around them, but in the mix of all these flashy effects, there's one damage-oriented status effect that often gets lost: Vulnerable.

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2023 09:11:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-vulnerable/ Diablo 4 is filled with a lot of different Statuses. These Statuses normally apply some sort of effect, such as an enemy that is chilled suffering from a reduction in their movement speed. If you keep applying this status, the enemy will eventually become Frozen.

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2023 09:02:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-injured-enemy-status/ Diablo 4 brings tons of new mechanics to the franchise, one of the most well-received has been the Codex of Power. While these mechanics bring a lot of variety into the game, they may take a bit of explaining. Lucky Hit is definitely one of those mechanics; even returning Diablo fans might not know exactly how it works.

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2023 08:52:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-lucky-hit-explained/ There's no doubt that Diablo 4 feels familiar. As my colleague Emma Ward points out in her review, the nuts and bolts of the core gameplay feel almost exactly like Diablo 3. That's not necessarily a bad thing depending on your perspective, but in broad strokes, Diablo 4 isn't a particularly innovative title.

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:00:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-endgame-starts-in-wrong-place/ Diablo 4, like its predecessors, has built an extensive system for end-game content. As a key part of progression through this system, players unlock the Paragon Board at level 50. This board has several nodes, including a few empty ones called Glyph Sockets.

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:31:22 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-barbarian-paragon-glyphs-guide/ It's no secret that people love to grind Diablo. It’s a community filled with dedicated players who optimise builds, speedrun to max level and then ravenously (and sometimes vocally) await new content from Blizzard. It's at the point where the game's Associate Director Joseph Piepiora is suggesting that players "take a break." And you know what? He may be right. At the very least, players should slow down just a little.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:00:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-season-1-take-a-break/ While weapons in Diablo 4 are mostly based on their additional stats and modifiers, sometimes you're looking for the right accessory for your armor. Sorcerers can wield either a staff, dagger, or wand, meaning there are a ton of offerings to sift through to find your perfect match.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:10:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-best-weapons-sorcerer-ranked/ It’s been just over a month since Diablo 4’s release, giving players plenty of time to explore every inch of the sizeable game. Naturally, Diablo veterans have already reached max level and finished every piece of content the game offers. Blizzard’s advice for these players? “Take a break and play something else.”

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:36:08 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-dev-recommends-taking-a-break/ Diablo 4 did a great job at disguising some of the side quests available within the game. However, this can make it difficult to get 100% completion if you don't know where to look. One area people seem to be having trouble completing all the side quests is in Fractured Peaks.

]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2023 14:29:11 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-hungering-bone-cache-guide/ Diablo 4 is one of the more popular games of 2023. This game is 18 hours long and jumps up to 28 hours if you include every side quest. However, with the number of side quests, it can be easy to miss one or two in any given area.

]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2023 14:19:48 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-question-of-self-guide/ Diablo 4 is a massive game featuring an extreme amount of different weapons, armor, jewelry, and items to help you create your perfect character. You're able to customize so much about your character to fit what you want. No matter what your play style is, you can find a great character to play.

]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 23:00:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-best-barbarian-weapons/ Diablo 4 launched to tremendous success financially, becoming Blizzard's fastest-selling game of all time, and though every game has its detractors, it's safe to say that its critical reception was pretty solid as well. There are many reasons to sing this game's praises, but among the criticisms that get thrown out from time to time, there's one that really resonates with me, and it's regarding the game's quasi-MMO nature.

]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 18:00:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-mmo-forgets-the-most-important-part/ Diablo 4 comes with a lot of new mechanics and a different lineup of classes from the last game in the franchise. These new mechanics have been well received by fans for their ability to come together to make really fun and engaging build choices.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:27:41 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-codex-of-power-explained/ Diablo 4 will set you on a journey to fill out your Codex of Power. This Codex of Power serves as a collection of powerful features called Aspects. You will make use of these Aspects to create incredibly powerful character builds. Some aspects can be used with any classes, while others will be limited to just one.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 17:33:01 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-necromancer-codex-of-power-locations-guide/ The Sanctuary awaits you, fellow demon slayers, in Diablo 4. With a massive world infected with Lilith's servants, Cultists, Goatmen, Vampires, and much more, you'll be spending many of your hours building up your character to legendary status. Whether you choose to wield elemental magic as a Sorcerer, or wish to shapeshift as the Druid, we have everything you'll need for your builds.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 07:46:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-complete-guide-walkthrough-directory/ The Druid is a very versatile class in Diablo 4; it will allow you to switch up your gameplay depending on the varied situations you find yourself in while leveling. Playing a Druid will provide you with many endgame builds that can wildly differ in play style. This is great if you are the kind of player that wants one character but many ways to play the game.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:50:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-best-druid-aspects/ I've never been on a real horse, but I must have ridden dozens, if not hundreds of virtual steeds. From Shadow of the Colossus to Oblivion to The Witcher 3, I've had many worthy equine comrades. Horses in video games have always had my back, and I, and many other gamers, have many fond memories of them. I think some of us have even gotten over the Oblivion horse armour debacle.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:00:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-horses-arent-exactly-thoroughbreds/ While it was never designed to run on Valve's portable gaming system, Diablo 4 does run surprisingly well on Steam Deck. That is, if players can install Blizzard's ARPG and run it on Linux without any issues. Thankfully, it's entirely possible and not as painful as most may imagine.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 19:56:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-how-to-play-on-steam-deck/ Strongholds are a staple of Diablo 4's open world, and whether you're trying to max out your renown in a region or just looking to unlock some new dungeons to play through, you'll likely want to clear out all the strongholds you can.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 19:36:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-stronghold-locations-hawezar/ A significant part of the gameplay loop in Diablo 4 revolves around exploration. After all, this is a role-playing game, just one with a metric ton of action and loot involved. But, when players need a break from the constant turmoil of Sanctuary, wandering the Fractured Peaks in search of unique landmarks, especially the Altars of Lilith, may prove beneficial.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 19:05:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-fractured-peaks-altars-of-lilith-locations/ If you've been perusing Diablo 4's online communities as you play the game, you may have noticed that some players' HUDs are in a different spot on the screen than yours, and they have a different layout when it comes to their health, skills, and resources.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:50:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-change-hud/ Diablo 4 is packed to the brim with hell spawn, demons to slay, and endless waves of undead armies to burn through. Outside the never-ending minions that inhabit Sanctuary, the game also features loads of bosses to beat down too. While many of those bosses can be found through random encounters, World Boss sightings, and side missions, some of the main Big Baddies are fought through the main missions of Diablo 4.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:30:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-how-beat-brol-the-tyrant-king-boss-guide/ Diablo 4 is filled with demons, spawns of Hell, and endless waves of monsters that players get to slay with satisfying, righteous indignation. Aside from the minions of Hell, Diablo 4 features a good number of epic boss fights too. Some of them can be found in the game with things like World Bosses and events, while others are classically spurred on by progressing the main mission.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:30:10 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-how-to-beat-vhenard/ The Diablo community can be a bit obsessive with its beloved franchise; it is after all, a game that you're meant to put a large amount of hours into to grind for the best possible builds, but the latest theory from certain Diablo 4 fans may be the wackiest one yet, as they're claiming that following the rats that are present in some dungeons will lead to better loot.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:35:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-rats-leading-to-better-loot/ Every class in Diablo 4 has a game-changing Specialization ability waiting in the wings for players to reach level 15 and complete a class-specific quest. Sorcerers gain access to massive customization capabilities through the use of Enchantment Slots, which allow for passive casting of any currently learned skill (excepting Ultimate Skills). What triggers these skills differs based on the selected spell and often comes with a variety of unique additions to the original spell.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:45:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-sorcerer-specialization-guide/ With Diablo 4 now officially launched, it's time to build your party and slay demons. For those of you who purchased a special version of the game such as the deluxe, or ultimate edition, you'll also have some extra perks to claim. These perks range from emotes to mounts and battle passes.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 17:30:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-claim-preorder-deluxe-ultimate-edition-rewards/ Diablo 4 will constantly shower players with new gear to allow them to try new play styles. Using Aspects, you'll be able to pick which powerful upgrades are applied to your weapon, letting you decide exactly what your build will start to look like in later levels.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 14:45:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-equip-aspects/ Diablo 4 features a ton of new ways to take the fight to the demons, and one of those ways is the Strongholds you'll find scattered throughout the map. These fortresses are packed full of enemies, ambushes, and traps all assembled into a loose, impromptu quest structure. Clearing these enemy camps out rewards you with renown, loot, and even a few more dungeons to run through.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 14:38:57 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-all-scosglen-stronghold-locations/ Diablo 4 features an expansive open world, chock-full of world bosses, events, dungeons, and more. But the first step in exploring this map is finding all the Waypoints, which serve as Diablo 4's fast travel system.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 14:11:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-all-fractured-peaks-waypoint-locations/ Dry Steppes is the third region of Diablo 4's massive open world and home to most of the third act. These sand-encrusted hills are vast, and like any other region in Diablo 4, there's one tool that can help you cross them with ease: Waypoints.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-dry-steppes-all-waypoint-locations/ In Diablo 4, the Barbarian class comes with a total of 4 weapons equipped at a time. Players will use a two-handed bludgeoning weapon, a two-handed slashing weapon, and two one-handed weapons that are dual-wielded.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 13:55:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-switch-weapons-barbarian/ Diablo 4 allows players to take their favorite weapons and armor and upgrade them at the blacksmith. As you collect more items, they can be broken down into materials that can then be used to upgrade weapons or armor of the same rarity. Upgrading your gear won't keep it relevant forever, but upgrades can be used in the endgame to round out your build.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 13:55:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-coiling-wards/ Diablo games have always given us plenty of ways to specialize our characters into fun and unique builds. Druid builds are especially diverse; from shapeshifting into monstrous beasts to calling down powerful storms, Druids can fill more roles than most other classes.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 13:50:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-best-druid-builds/ Accumulating vast amounts of gear and loot is what makes Diablo, well, Diablo. Diablo 4 adds in far more weapon customization that any previous installment in the franchise, with a few design quirks players can capitalize on. Player character designs are not left out and also feature some great customization options too. One of those quirks comes along with the new Weapon Upgrades, where boosting Item Power past certain thresholds can result in massive power boosts.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 13:21:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-item-power-breakpoints-explained/ Diablo 4 hit shelves early June 2023 and quickly became Blizzard’s fastest-selling game, raking in $666 million in revenue in the first five days alone (as gleefully pointed out by Blizzard's marketing team)! Despite some launch hiccups and drama during development, it’s a game I’m sure they’re proud of.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 11:00:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-takes-me-back-to-diablo-1-glory-days-1996/ Diablo 4 has been out long enough now that many of us are creeping past the 'honeymoon' stage. All the heady excitement that comes with a big new release has faded into the background, and we're now strapped in for the long-haul grind. Now that I've spent significant time with the game, I've started noticing all the little details, and clearly there's work still to be done.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:00:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-inventory-management-problems/ Nothing quite like a World Boss to bring a community together. In Diablo 4, there are plenty of things to keep you entertained outside the main campaign, and World Bosses are one of the best.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:35:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-world-boss-timer/ A lot of online games seem to struggle with implementing proper social hubs. I’ve already spoken before about how the Mourningstar hub in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a hollow husk of wasted potential. Diablo 4, meanwhile, takes place in a world persistently populated by other players, and yet even though larger numbers of players congregate in the towns, there’s not much player-on-player interaction to be had. In both those games, downtime between missions is basically spent on shop runs and inventory management. Where are the taverns to play card games in? Where’s the arena for duelling, with other players filling the stands? Where’s the life?

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:00:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/the-outlast-trials-social-hub-diablo-4-darktide/ Diablo 4 can seem a bit restrictive at first with its locked ability slots, but once you level up a fair amount and have all the different types of skills available to you, the game lets you toy around with your button layout as you please.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:00:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-change-button-layout/ Diablo 4 has a wealth of side dungeons, which many players have prioritized completing to fill out their Renown bar and Codex of Power. One such dungeon, Sarat's Lair, is giving people some trouble. To add insult to injury, this dungeon unlocks a key aspect for many Sorcerer builds, The Snowveiled Aspect.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-sarat-boss-fight-guide/ If you are new to the Diablo franchise (or haven't played in a while), you may come across certain events, enemies, and items you may not know what to do with. One thing you may come across in Diablo 4 is the Treasure Goblins.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:46:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-treasure-goblin-guide/ It's understandable to have a change of heart regarding what you want your character to look like in RPGs, and Diablo 4 is no exception. Though you may have thought that that hair color looked cool in the character customization screen, seeing it in action while you fight baddies makes you realize that it just doesn't fit right.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:46:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-change-appearance/ All five classes in Diablo 4 have a myriad of skills available to them, organized across a system of different types and clusters, so, at first, it can be a bit hard to figure out what skills you should even pick and, subsequently, how to use them.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:30:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/diablo-4-assign-skills/