Tag Season 3

John Barrymore April 02, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard announces the wrap-up schedule for Dragonflight Season 3, with Season 4 set to launch immediately after. Players can expect Mythic+ and raid achievements and rewards, as well as PvP rewards, to no longer be available once Season 4 begins. Don't forget to wait to change factions until after receiving the Dreaming Hero title.
John Barrymore March 28, 2024 5 minutes
The forces of Hell return in Diablo 3 Season 31: Season of the Forbidden Archives. With a new theme and increased build diversity, players can experiment with mixing and matching powers in Kanai's Cube. Prepare for exciting challenges, cosmetic rewards, and the opportunity to earn Class Sets through Haedrig's Gift.
John Barrymore March 22, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post announces the Break the Meta event hosted by Raider.IO in partnership with Blizzard. The event features a special Meta vs. Meta bracket for groups made up entirely of Demon Hunters, along with prizes such as the Dreaming Banner of the Aspects and WoW Game Time. Participants can register and compete with any number of people in eligible specs throughout the event.
John Barrymore January 22, 2024 2 minutes
The blog post discusses the recent update to the Season 3 Patch Notes by Blizzard, highlighting the new unique item drops, the Nightmare Dungeon rotation, and changes to World Boss item power drops. It provides clarification and corrections for players and emphasizes the intention to reward powerful loot at higher levels from World Bosses.
John Barrymore January 22, 2024 5 minutes
In anticipation of Season 3 and Patch 1.3 for Diablo 4, this blog post offers a comprehensive Tier List ranking the best endgame builds. The rankings take into account factors such as efficacy, damage output, mobility, and survivability, providing players with valuable information to help them plan their preferred playstyle in the upcoming season. The Tier List is based on preliminary rankings influenced by patch notes and is likely to change as players progress through endgame content.
John Barrymore January 19, 2024 4 minutes
This blog post discusses the new Legendary Aspects introduced in Patch 1.3.0 of Diablo 4 Season 3. It provides an overview of the 7 new Aspects, including their effects and how they can impact different classes. The post also invites readers to share their thoughts on these additions and how they may shape their gameplay in the upcoming season.
John Barrymore January 19, 2024 3 minutes
This blog post discusses the upcoming features in Season 3 of Diablo 4, specifically focusing on the Gauntlet game mode and new Shrines. Players will have the opportunity to increase their power level and score by strategically utilizing the Shrines, such as the Pillar of Proving and Pillar of Glory. The post also highlights the importance of these features in achieving a higher overall score within the Gauntlet.
John Barrymore January 18, 2024 6 minutes
This blog post summarizes all the new content, features, and quality-of-life improvements coming to Diablo 4 Season 3, launching on January 23rd. It includes information on new unique items, class balance changes, future updates, gauntlet and leaderboards, overworld activities, new dungeon types, Seneschal companions, and various quality-of-life improvements.
John Barrymore January 18, 2024 2 minutes
Plan ahead for the Season 3 of Diablo 4 with Wowhead's Beta Seneschal Stones Build Planner Tool. Stay updated with the latest skills and tuning stones for your new Seneschal Companion, ensuring you have the perfect build ready to go when it's game time. Explore each class and click on the Seneschal Stones tab for more information and start planning your mechanical companion's build in Sanctuary!
John Barrymore January 18, 2024 3 minutes
Blizzard has announced the latest Twitch Support a Streamer promotion, where players can earn the Orichalcum Speckled Mare mount in Diablo 4. By gifting or buying two Twitch subscriptions in the Diablo IV category between January 23 and February 26, players can unlock this exclusive mount. Find out more details and how to redeem the reward in the blog post.
John Barrymore January 17, 2024 4 minutes
In this blog post, we explore the necessary evil of nerfing overperforming builds in Diablo 4. We delve into the game's balancing philosophy, the issues with buffing instead of nerfing, the pitfalls of power creep, and the lessons learned from Diablo 3. The post concludes with the importance of communication and player feedback in implementing nerfs effectively.
John Barrymore January 17, 2024 4 minutes
The upcoming Season 3 of Diablo 4 introduces Vaults, a new type of dungeon with elemental hazards and the new Constructs monster family. By using the required currency, Pearls of Warding, players can enter the Vaults and gain access to valuable loot. Completing a Vault with the Zoltun's Warding buff active rewards players with Governing Stones, Tuning Stones, and a higher chance of obtaining Legendary items.
John Barrymore January 17, 2024 2 minutes
The blog post discusses the new mechanic in Diablo 4's Season 3 called Arcane Tremors. It explains how these open-world events will spawn all over Sanctuary, and players will have to defeat constructs and collect materials to earn rewards. The post provides insights into the mechanics and gameplay of Arcane Tremors based on the season announcement.
John Barrymore January 16, 2024 5 minutes
Discover the complete list of Governing and Tuning Stones released by Blizzard for Season 3 in order to enhance the Seneschal companion. These stones have various abilities that allow the Seneschal to tank, DPS, and heal, making them essential for the challenges of the Season of the Construct. Stay informed as we unravel the mystery behind two unknown powers.
John Barrymore January 05, 2024 4 minutes
Blizzard has announced that Diablo 3's Season 30, titled The Lords of Hell, will begin on January 12. This season introduces the rotational season system and brings back the theme of Season 25. Players will have the opportunity to harness the power of The Lords of Hell and embark on a new Season Journey filled with rewards and challenges.
John Barrymore December 26, 2023 7 minutes
In this blog post, the author reviews the healer changes implemented by Blizzard for Season 3 in Dragonflight. They discuss the goals of the changes, such as making resources matter more and improving single target heals, and evaluate whether these changes have improved or worsened healing in the game. The author also addresses the issue of an abundance of healing cooldowns and suggests potential solutions for balancing them.
John Barrymore December 05, 2023 6 minutes
This blog post provides a detailed guide on crafting gear and embellishments in Dragonflight Patch 10.2 for Season 3. It includes recommendations for each spec, along with tips on how to spend the valuable currency, Spark of Dreams, to maximize your throughput. The post also features contributions from WoWhead's class writers to provide expert insights for each class.
John Barrymore November 30, 2023 3 minutes
The blog post discusses the upcoming content, features, and changes in Diablo 4 Patch 1.2.3 and beyond, including the confirmation that there will be no pay-for-power in the game. Season 3 will introduce the Helltide event with improved gear rewards, while the Abattoir of Zir, a challenging endgame event, and Midwinter Blight, featuring a new boss encounter, will offer exciting gameplay opportunities.
John Barrymore November 18, 2023 3 minutes
In this blog post, we take a look at the DPS balance in Dragonflight Season 3 during the first few days of Amirdrassil. Using data from Warcraft Logs Raid statistics, we analyze the performance of different spec and class combinations on Heroic difficulty, highlighting any discrepancies or biases in the data. Please note that this analysis provides an incomplete picture of class balance and may be influenced by factors such as tier acquisition and alternative strategies.
John Barrymore November 15, 2023 8 minutes
Gear crafting in the Dragonflight Patch 10.2 update for Season 3 has introduced new gear pieces, embellishments, and higher item levels. This blog post provides a guide on how to spend the new currency, Spark of Dreams, by highlighting the best Crafted Gear and Embellishments for each spec in the game.
John Barrymore November 15, 2023 3 minutes
Discover the new questlines and side quests available in week 2 of Patch 10.2 in the Emerald Dream. From the main campaign quests to side quests with Wrathion and the Druids of the Flame, there's plenty to explore and earn reputation tokens with the Dream Wardens.
John Barrymore November 14, 2023 3 minutes
The blog post discusses the arrival of Season 3 in World of Warcraft, featuring new content such as the Amirdrassil raid, Mythic+ dungeons, and PvP rewards. It also introduces a new world boss and provides insight into the Guardian of the Dream update.
John Barrymore November 11, 2023 4 minutes
Blizzard has announced class tuning changes that will be implemented with Season 3, including nerfs to Augmentation Evokers and adjustments to various abilities and tier set bonuses. These changes are based on testing and analysis of class performance in the Guardians of the Dream patch.
John Barrymore November 09, 2023 3 minutes
Blizzard addresses the issue of players obtaining Season 3 PvP rewards too early using Season 2 currencies. Trophies of Strife will be reset for players who acquired them prior to the hotfix, ensuring a fair start to Season 3. Catch-up Trophies of Strife will also be available for players who fall behind on their weekly Sparks of Life quest.
John Barrymore November 03, 2023 1 minute
Diablo 4's Season 3 brings excitement with the introduction of leaderboards and a new weekly challenge dungeon called The Gauntlet. The highest-ranked players will have their names immortalized in the Hall of the Ancients. Get ready to compete against players from around the world for a coveted spot on the leaderboard.
John Barrymore October 21, 2023 2 minutes
The blog post discusses the release date and potential launch of Season 3 and the first expansion for Diablo 4. It explores the connection between the end of Season 2 and the start of Season 3, as well as the possibility of a January release for the expansion. The post also mentions the reception of Season 2 and the inclusion of new features in Season 3.
John Barrymore October 19, 2023 6 minutes
This blog post discusses the datamined Season 3 Mythic+ dungeon tuning, highlighting nerfs to certain dungeons and buffs to others. The changes include adjustments to specific boss abilities and damage values, aiming to improve gameplay balance.
John Barrymore October 19, 2023 2 minutes
This blog post discusses the recent hotfix to the Preservation Evoker Tier in Season 3 of Dragonflight. The change improves the reliability of procs and provides a minor net buff to the tier set, making gameplay more enjoyable. Additionally, the post highlights a bug introduced with the change that increases the number of Essence Bursts in a fight.
John Barrymore October 18, 2023 3 minutes
Blizzard has made changes to the rate at which bosses drop tier armor in Season 3, resulting in fewer tier drops at the start of the season. However, the Revival Catalyst will be available to help players complete their set bonuses faster. This adjustment aims to bring players who prefer not to raid closer in progression to raiders.
John Barrymore October 16, 2023 4 minutes
Blizzard has unveiled the high definition key art for Patch 10.2: Guardians of the Dream, showcasing the defenders of Amirdrassil preparing to defend the World Tree from Fyrakk's attack. The new patch, set to launch on November 7th, will transport players to the Emerald Dream in Dragonflight Season 3 for an epic battle to protect the new world tree.
John Barrymore October 16, 2023 2 minutes
Blizzard has announced the exciting launch of Dragonflight Season 3 on November 14th, featuring the Amirdrassil Raid with 9 challenging bosses and a new Mythic+ rotation with 8 dungeons to explore. Get ready for epic battles and thrilling adventures!
John Barrymore October 02, 2023 2 minutes
In this blog post, Blizzard responds to feedback on Season 3 trinkets from the Patch 10.2 PTR. The Seedling trinket has been fixed to spawn at 50% HP and burn down at a slower rate, and the Blossom of Amirdrassil trinket now grants Haste and has increased healing. The post also addresses some bugs and issues with these trinkets, promising to look into them further.