Diablo 4's Barbarian Will Get Some Early-Game Buffs Following Beta Feedback
«We don't want a player who creates a Barbarian to feel weak at low levels,» game director Joe Shely said.
By Cameron Koch on
Feedback from Diablo IV's early access beta weekend will lead to the game's Barbarian class receiving some early-game buffs.
More than a few players noticed how the Barbarian seemed to struggle in the early levels of Blizzard's upcoming ARPG, while classes like the Rogue and Sorcerer had little trouble mowing through swarms of enemies and bosses alike. Now, it seems like changes will be made for the game's full release, which should be good news for those who prefer to get up close and personal with the armies of hell.
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In an interview with GamesRadar, game director Joe Shely said the Barbarian truly shines at higher levels. That's due to the fact that the Barbarian can equip more items than any other class, giving it higher overall stats and access to more legendary powers. However, Blizzard doesn't want to neglect how the Barbarian plays at low levels either.
«We don't want a player who creates a Barbarian to feel weak at low levels,» Shely said. «So we need to balance the class so that their strength at the end game is realized in that they are powerful, but without making the game unfair at low levels.»
As such, players can expect some buffs to come to the Barbarian to make them stronger at low levels. Shely pointed to the Barbarian's Hammer of the Ancients skill as one that is underperforming and could receive a buff.
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