Diablo 4 patch notes – 1.0.4 update boosts Helltide chest rewards

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The latest Diablo 4 patch notes 1.0.4 are all about gameplay changes and other more general fixes, from cap increases to difficulty drops. This isn’t the pre-season class balance patch, but rather an update released by Blizzard so as to make our experience in the RPG game‘s Sanctuary a smoother one. With the first season approaching quickly for Diablo 4, there is no better time to keep up-to-date with bug fixes, gameplay adjustments, and UI tweaks. Here are the 1.0.4 update’s highlights.

Perhaps most importantly, Diablo 4 Helltide chests can now drop Unique items. This provides an incentive for players to open more slot-specific chests in order to obtain essential build-related items, like the Druid’s Tempest Roar helm. No longer will we constantly go for mystery chests just to get more items. The Barbarian’s Whirlwind ability has been fixed, too, as it would stop channeling momentarily if a cooldown ability was cast during its use.

Prior to the upcoming release of Diablo 4’s Season of the Malignant, Blizzard has also increased the cap for crafting material and dropped the difficulty of three of the campaign bosses. If you’ve found yourself stuck at all while playing, then this should be a welcome change. You can browse through a more detailed look at the update below.

Those are the Diablo 4 patch notes for the 1.0.4 update. If you want to have a look through Blizzard’s full list, you can do so here for a more detailed understanding of the quest changes and other adjustments.

Be sure to check out our guide for the best Diablo 4 builds if you’re looking to make the most powerful character you possibly can. You can also browse through a few of this year’s other best PC games if you’ve exhausted your adventure in Sanctuary.