Summary
The Echo of Duriel boss fight inDiablo 4has had its drop rate changed in the recent hotfix, as players now have a doubled chance to obtain Uber Uniques for a limited time. While the reception toDiablo 4’s inaugural season was overwhelmingly negative, many players would agree thatDiablo 4’s Season of Bloodwas the course-correction that the game sorely needed. Build diversity increased for many classes, and the new bosses have made the endgame inDiablo 4feel a bit less monotonous.
The debut of Abattoir of Zir in Season of Blood has also been received well by the community, albeit a decent number of fans initially found the content to be too challenging. Furthermore, theMidwinter Blight event forDiablo 4allows players to earn exclusive cosmetics for a limited time by hunting down unique monsters in the Fractured Peaks until January 2. While these incentives have certainly made it enticing to come back to Sanctuary in time for Season 3, it would seem that Blizzard wants to sweeten the deal even more.
After increasing Lost Heirloom drops from Frigid Husks in the previous update, thelatestDiablo 4hotfixalso doubles the drop rate of Uber Uniques in the Echo of Duriel boss fight. ThoughUber Uniques inDiablo 4were absurdly rareat launch, Blizzard has since softened its stance after months of player feedback. Being able to reliably farm Uber Uniques by killing the Echo of Duriel has made the endgame experience reminiscent of Baal runs fromDiablo 2, a comparison that certainly isn’t bad by any measure.
It’s important to note that the increased drop rate on Uber Uniques will only last until Jul 22, 2025, so players should take the opportunity to grab a Harlequin Crest or The Grandfather while they can. Though the Season of Blood lasts until August 05, 2025, having a few Uber Uniques in one’s stash on the Eternal Realms is still valuable, especially if players aren’t keen on playing through seasonal content inDiablo 4.
While it remains to be seen how Season 3 will expand on the game, leaderboards have been confirmed by Blizzard at BlizzCon 2023, and a more permanent version ofDiablo 4’s Abattoir of Ziris rumored to debut as well. WithDiablogames currently on discount on the Battle.net store, players who may have been on the fence aboutDiablo 4can check the latest Blizzard title out at a reduced price.
Diablo 4 Hotfix 5 Update Patch notes
Game Updates
Developer Note: We’re boosting Duriel Uber Unique drop rates until January 8th to help all those looking for that special piece of gear. Happy Holidays!
