The thrill of Diablo has always been linked with the mysterious allure of the Necromancer. With the recent patch updates, however, there’s quite the furor among players. But what’s the real beef here? Let’s unspool.
Summary
- Despite minor “buffs” to minions, many are insatiable with these alterations; the Necromancer’s rich gameplay seems dulled in the wake of it.
- Notable emphasis on “Blood Lance” and “Bone Spirit” which have appeared divisive at best.
- Nerfs for skills like Infinimist and Blood Surge have soured some Necromancer lovers on season 3.
Blood and Bones: Fears, Favorites, and Frustrations
The general sense among the community seems to echo the sentiment of our friend foresterLV. It’s not necessarily just about the nerfs; it’s about fun, too. Favorites like Corpse Explosion have been nerfed which worries some players about enjoyment moving forward.
A Clash of Classes
Unsurprisingly, not all players are Necromancer fans. As Chemical_Customer_93 points out, the Necromancer was a snooze fest for them in season 2. Perhaps this could be seen as an attempt to make the class more exciting?
Minions: Buff or Bluff?
While the minions received a slight “buff”, players like TruthSpeakerEternal think there’s more potential in them than what’s been revealed so far—namely, by stacking minion attack speed. Meanwhile, others like KnotsFor2 analyze the vampires’ powers lost leaving Necromancer less mobile.
Nerfs and Buffs: The Balancing Act?
The nerfs hit hard for Blood Surge and Bone Spirit’s introduction appears to steer players towards a “dev-designated glass-cannon”, as per elite5472. Yet, others are excited about trying out the improved Bone Spear, like zethras.
Ultimately, while we all have our favorites and not-so-favorites, change can bring excitement. Granted, Blizzard might not have tickled everyone’s fancy with their fixes, but isn’t playing around with new ideas what video gaming is all about? Perhaps, with critical feedback like yours, we can all continue to ensure Diablo’s ongoing evolution is as magical and mysterious as the Necromancer itself. And hey, at least we can all agree: dull minions are a big no-no.
