The Lord of Hatred expansion for Diablo 4, arriving on April 28, reformulates the loot system. The intention is to bring it closer to the philosophy of Diablo 2. The main novelty is that common, magic, and rare gear will once again be relevant in the endgame. These items will be able to generate greater affixes, the most powerful modifiers, which were previously exclusive to legendary gear.
Loot Filters and the New Horadric Cube as Technical Solutions 🔧
To manage the increase in relevant items, a customizable loot filter system is implemented. This allows deciding which items are shown on the ground and in the inventory, avoiding visual saturation. At the same time, the new Horadric Cube will allow converting a rare item with good affixes into a legendary piece, granting it a unique power. This technical combination seeks to maintain a fluid gameplay flow while expanding the diversity of viable gear.
Farewell to the Era of Useless Yellow: Now Everything is Potentially Legendary ⚠️
The era in which a yellow item was only good for being sold instantly is over. Now we will have to examine every drop of loot with a magnifying glass, in case that blue pair of pants hides the affix we need. Prepare for analysis paralysis in every dungeon, where leaving an item on the ground could be the mistake you regret. The true endgame will be deciding what to discard.