Diablo 4's Ultra-Rare Unique Items Are So Rare, Blizzard Had To Confirm They Actually Exist

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Blizzard may have confirmed their existence, but players are still frustrated by how rare some of the game's best Unique items are.

By Cameron Koch on

All of Diablo IV's Unique items are build-defining pieces of gear that can make or break a character, but there are currently six, «ultra-rare» Uniques that are an even greater step above. The problem is, their drop rate is so low, they might as well not even exist.

It's easy to see why these items are the most sought-after in the game. Harlequin Crest is bound to be the best helm in the game for the majority of players thanks to it granting +4 ranks to all skills. Other items, like the two-handed sword The Grandfather, simply grant a ridiculous amount of additional damage. And two of the Uniques, Andariel's Visage, and Doombringer, have a chance to deal massive area-of-effect damage, making them potent additions to nearly any build.

Hello! I wanted to clear up some details on the rarest Unique items in Diablo 4. 1. They can drop from level 85+ enemies 2. You get them anywhere you can get a regular Unique, and they always drop at 820 ipower 3. We currently have 6 of them in the game 4. They're realllly rare! pic.twitter.com/pVVj5DTEaU

Since Diablo IV's launch, players had wondered if some of these ultra-rare Uniques were even in the game, with only a handful of confirmed instances of the items dropping. Blizzard has now confirmed the six items that players will likely be chasing for years to come are indeed real and obtainable, and clarified how fans can (very slightly) increase their odds of finding them.

As explained by Diablo IV lead class designer Adam Jackson on Twitter, the ultra-rare Uniques can drop from enemies that are level 85 or higher. The items will always drop