Diablo 4 Season 4 Patch 1.4.0 Patch Notes Now Available - Itemization Rework, New Crafting Systems

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Blizzard has just released the patch notes for Patch 1.4.0 coming with Season 4, including the itemization rework, new crafting systems, class changes, and much more! Season 4 will launch on May 14 on all platforms.

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Updates from the Public Test Realm

Developer’s Note: We appreciate all the feedback our players provided us during our Public Test Realm for Season 4: Loot Reborn. The following section highlights key bug fixes and feedback adjustments.

Feature Updates

• There is no longer a chance for Masterworking to fail.
• The Masterwork animation has been removed for non-milestone Ranks (1-3, 5-7, etc).
• The Tempering Result screen now shows the result affix, its roll, and the affix range.
• Various UI improvements for the Tempering and Masterworking experiences.
• Added multiple tiers of Masterworking Material caches that transmute far more materials than were previously available.
• A visual indication has been added to the imprint UI which indicates which Legendary affixes are currently equipped.
• You can now search the term ‘equip’ or ‘equipped’ within the Codex of Power to list currently equipped affixes.
• We’ve added an inventory icon to indicate items that have at least one Greater Affix.
  • When items with Greater Affixes drop in-game, they will also have the same icon to indicate they possess a Greater Affix.

Helltide and The Pit

• The Party member that spends the Runeshards to open the Pit gets 100% of the Masterworking materials, the rest of the party receives half the amount.
• Artillery and Blast Wave shrines no longer spawn in the Pit.
• Hellborne spawn chance in Helltide zones has been increased.
• Baneful Heart drop rate has been adjusted to be more consistent.
• Overall loot quality from the Blood Maiden has been improved.
  • Loot quality has also been improved for players that contribute materials to summon the Blood Maiden, as a contribution bonus reward.
• Doomsayer variants, which used to drop a Chest of