Diablo 4 PTR Patch 1.4.0 Rogue Class Adjustments - Grenades Enhanced, Bug Fixes

Rogues in the PTR and Patch 1.4.0 for Diablo 4 are receiving some significant buffs, particularly to their Grenade abilities. Additionally, there are several bug fixes and updates to aspects of the game's mechanics and other classes. In this article, we will provide an overview of the Patch 1.4.0 changes for the Rogue class in Diablo 4, as well as discuss the various updates and improvements that players can expect.

Blizzard Balance Updates

The Patch 1.4.0 introduces several balance updates to the game. One of the major changes is that Necromancer, Barbarian, Druid, and Sorcerer Companions will now receive 100% of the player's attributes. This change aims to improve the effectiveness and synergy between players and their Companions in combat.

Another significant update is the revision of skill tags. Skill tags have been updated to allow more Aspects and other effects to affect a wider range of skills and abilities. For example, applicable "Shout" skills for the Druid and Barbarian are now tagged as Shouts. There is also a new Chain tag for abilities that involve chaining attacks and a Mobility tag for skills that allow the player to move or teleport. These updates open up more possibilities for skill customization and specialization.

Moreover, various Aspects in the game have been updated to account for these changes, ensuring a more balanced and enjoyable gameplay experience.

Rogue Class Overview

In this section, we will specifically focus on the changes and updates for the Rogue class.

• Skills

Inner Sight

The Inner Sight skill now grants the player 25% Critical Strike Chance for 4 seconds when the Inner Sight gauge is full. Attacking enemies that are not marked will fill the gauge, albeit at a reduced rate of 5% of the normal rate. This change incentivizes players to strategically mark enemies for increased critical strike chances.

Preparation

Preparation now has a reduced energy requirement, going from 100 to 75. Additionally, the skill's damage has been increased from 66% to 75%. These changes make the Preparation skill more accessible and potent, allowing Rogues to deal more damage while managing their energy effectively.

Volley

Volley, a Rogue skill, can now be canceled slightly earlier from another skill, providing more flexibility and allowing for more fluid combat sequences.

Passive

An issue where certain instances were not activating and scaling the passive has been fixed. Additionally, the chance to proc has been increased from 45% to 50%. These changes ensure that the passive behaves as intended and grants Rogues additional benefits during combat.

• Paragon

Legendary Node

The Legendary Node for Paragon, specifically the maximum increased damage buff, has been increased from 15% to 25%. This change significantly boosts the damage potential for Rogues using the Paragon skill.

Glyph

The Glyph skill now grants an increased physical damage bonus from 6.6% to 9.9% for each 5 Dexterity purchased within range. This change rewards players who invest in Dexterity, allowing for more powerful physical attacks.

Legendary Aspects

Several Legendary Aspects for the Rogue class have been updated and buffed in Patch 1.4.0. One example is the change to the Legendary Aspect. Previously, when breaking stealth with an attack, a cluster of exploding Stun Grenades would be dropped around the player's location, stunning enemies for 0.5 seconds. Now, this aspect drops a cluster of exploding Stun Grenades when entering or breaking stealth, dealing Physical damage and stunning enemies for 1 second. Additionally, Grenade Skill damage is increased by 25-40%. These changes enhance the effectiveness of Grenade Skills and offer more options for Rogue players to deal damage and control the battlefield.

Another Legendary Aspect, , has undergone updates as well. Previously, damaging a Dazed enemy with an Agility Skill granted Stealth for 4 seconds. Breaking Stealth with an attack granted the player 15-21% Control Impaired Duration Reduction for 4 seconds. The new version of this aspect grants the player 85-100% Dodge Chance for 2 seconds when Stealth breaks. This change further emphasizes the Rogue's agility and evasive abilities.

These are just a few examples of the changes and updates to the Rogue class in Patch 1.4.0. The developers have made various adjustments and improvements to ensure that the Rogue class remains engaging and fun to play.

Conclusion

The PTR and Patch 1.4.0 bring significant buffs and improvements to the Rogue class in Diablo 4. With enhanced Grenade abilities, bug fixes, and skill updates, Rogues can expect a more exciting and powerful gameplay experience. These changes highlight the development team's commitment to refining the classes and providing players with a balanced and enjoyable game. Stay tuned as we continue to explore the updates and changes in Diablo 4!