In a recent video, wudijo explores the exciting endgame news for Diablo 4 that was revealed in a developer interview. The main focus of the discussion is the Pit, a challenging dungeon in the game.
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Key Takeaways:
- The Pit in Diablo 4 has received a significant buff in difficulty.
- The highest tier of the Pit, Tier 150, will be equivalent to Abota of Zer Tier 25.
- The bosses in the Pit now have much higher health, potentially in the range of 50 to 100 billion HP.
- There is an infinite difficulty system in place, but players are not required to push high in the Pit for progression.
Changes to the Pit:
In the video, wudijo explains that the Pit in Diablo 4 has undergone a major overhaul in terms of difficulty. On the PTR, the Pit was relatively easy to clear, even at Tier 200, which was supposed to be the ultimate challenge. However, the developers have listened to player feedback and have made the Pit much harder.
The bosses in the Pit now have significantly more health, potentially in the range of 50 to 100 billion HP. This is a huge increase compared to the previous values of 300 to 500 million HP. This change ensures that the Pit truly serves as a challenging endgame activity.
Building Towards the Pit:
With the increased difficulty of the Pit, wudijo advises players to build their characters with the high-level content in mind. While there is no huge reward for pushing high in the Pit, it offers a challenge for players who enjoy testing their builds and pushing their limits.
However, wudijo also mentions that there is no requirement to clear high tiers of the Pit for progression. The minimum level required to access all the masterworking materials is Tier 60, which can be easily achieved by most builds.
Impact on Builds:
The changes to the Pit will likely create gaps between different builds, with some builds being able to push much higher than others. Similar to Diablo 3’s solo push tier list, there may be a clear distinction between tiers of builds based on their performance in the Pit.
However, wudijo notes that there is still uncertainty regarding the exact scaling and balance of the Pit. The developers have made adjustments to make masterworking items easier and have boosted material drops, but the overall grindiness of the endgame is yet to be determined.
Aavaran Item:
Lastly, wudijo discusses the potential impact of the Aavaran item, which allows players to get random Shrine effects. Initially, there were concerns that this item could be gamebreaking when combined with the scaling of the Pit. However, with the buffed monster values, it is unlikely that the Aavaran item will be able to keep up with the HP scaling of the Pit bosses.
In conclusion, the changes to the Pit in Diablo 4 bring exciting new challenges for players. The increased difficulty and buffed monster values ensure that the Pit will truly test players’ builds and skills. While there is no requirement to push high in the Pit, it offers a rewarding challenge for those who enjoy it. Players are advised to build their characters with the high-level content in mind, but there is still room for different playstyles and builds in the game.
