A Sneak Peek at Governing and Tuning Stones - Introducing the Uber Unique Evernight Stone

A new trailer for Diablo 4 Season 3, along with an interview from PC Gamer, has revealed some exciting new details about the upcoming seasonal mechanic. The trailer showcases three out of the twelve Governing Stones and seven out of the twenty-seven Tuning Stones that will be available in Season 3 at various levels. Let's dive into the specifics of these stones and what they bring to the game!

All Governing and Tuning Stones in Season 3

Before we delve into the new details, let's get familiar with Governor and Tuning Stones in Season 3 of Diablo 4. Governing Stones are powerful abilities that affect gameplay mechanics, while Tuning Stones enhance and support these abilities. In Season 3, players will have access to a total of twelve Governing Stones and twenty-seven Tuning Stones.

Now, let's explore some of the key information that has been revealed regarding these stones.

What Are Seneschal Companions?

The Seneschals are seasonal companions that players will have during Season 3 of Diablo 4. They are equipped with Governing Stone abilities supported by Tuning Stones. The Governing Stone abilities have different cast times which are indicated by the Speed modifier. It has been confirmed by the development team that Seneschals scale "1 to 1" with the player's stats, including attack speed modifiers.

Similar to player abilities, both Governing and Tuning Stones have keywords attached to them. These keywords define the behavior of the stones. While it remains to be seen if these behaviors can be modified, it's possible that bonuses to player abilities with certain keywords, like Ultimate Skills, could apply to the stones as well.

Governing Stones also have specific damage types. Gyrate deals Physical damage, while Focus Fire deals Fire damage. This opens up opportunities for players to increase the damage output of their Seneschals by focusing on increasing the corresponding damage type values through gear and other means.

The maximum Upgrade Rank for both Governing and Tuning Stones is Rank 10. However, the two Unique Tuning Stones cannot be leveled, making them even more special and powerful.

It's worth noting that both Governing and Tuning Stones have guaranteed loot sources, ensuring that players have a reliable way of obtaining them.

• The Evernight Stone and Mysterious Uber Uniques

One of the new stones showcased in the trailer is the Evernight Stone. This stone appears to be a drop from the Echo of Malphas, the newest Boss in Season 3. It is speculated that the other mysterious Uber Unique stone might also drop from this boss, promising even more exciting drops and rewards!

Governing Stones

Let's take a closer look at three of the Governing Stones that have been revealed:

• Autodefense

This Governing Stone focuses on defensive abilities, empowering your Seneschal with increased survivability and protection against enemy attacks.

• Focus Fire

The Focus Fire Governing Stone grants your Seneschal the power of fire, allowing them to unleash fiery attacks that deal devastating damage to enemies.

• Gyrate

Gyrate, another Governing Stone, specializes in physical damage. With this stone, your Seneschal can perform powerful spinning attacks that crush enemies in their path.

Tuning Stones

Now, let's explore some of the Tuning Stones that will be available in Season 3:

1. Evernight (Uber Unique)
2. Dusk Support
3. Resource Support
4. Piercing Support
5. Duration Support
6. Potency Support
7. Gripping Support

These Tuning Stones offer various types of support to enhance the abilities of your Seneschal. Whether it's increasing resource regeneration, adding piercing effects to attacks, or extending the duration of abilities, players will have a wide range of options to customize their Seneschal's playstyle.

It has been revealed that the two Unique Tuning Stones are on a similar power level as the Uber Uniques in the game. Finding these stones will not only provide powerful enhancements but also give players a reason to boast about their impressive finds.

With Season 3 of Diablo 4 bringing new Governing and Tuning Stones, players can look forward to even more strategic and customization options for their Seneschals. The guaranteed loot sources and powerful drops make it an exciting time to dive into the game and discover these stones for yourself!