Diablo Immortal’s New Essences: Necro Rhino & More
Why This Update Has Players Talking
The latest test build on the Chinese servers slipped out short clips of never‑before‑seen Essences. One look at a Necromancer plowing through mobs on an armored rhino and social feeds lit up. But flashy skills aren’t the only topic on deck—matchmaking headaches and persistent red dots still grate on the community.
Matchmaking Mayhem: Duos vs. Solo Queue
The Problem
Solo adventurers with roughly 2–4 k Resonance keep running into paired whales pushing 12 k. When one 12 k defender meets another 12 k attacker, the outcome is a foregone conclusion. The result? Mid‑tier ranks feel like target practice instead of fair competition.
Why It Hurts
- Skill is overshadowed by spending. Unlike classic Halo‑style ladders, power gaps here come straight from wallets.
- Rank integrity suffers. Gold‑tier juggernauts dip into Platinum and Silver, crushing progression for newer fighters.
- Queue health is at risk. Frustrated players bail, which only makes matchmaking slower for everyone else.
What Could Fix It
- Hard resonance brackets—keep 10 k+ teams together.
- Solo‑only playlists during peak hours.
- Visible MMR so squads know when they’re punching down.
UI Nag Screens: Authenticator & Sanctuary’s Call
Another Reddit thread begs Blizzard to remove the Authenticator Rewards and Sanctuary’s Call tabs—or at least stop the perpetual red dot. Even after completing the steps, the alert returns like a bad popup. It’s a small gripe, yet constant reminders chip away at goodwill.
Hands‑On With the New Essences
Short test clips fly by quickly, so here’s the key takeaways:
Necromancer – Rhino Stampede
- Rides a hulking skeletal rhinoceros.
- Wide AOE spin feels tailor‑made for open‑world farming.
- Could rival Crusader’s horse for style—and maybe damage.
Demon Hunter – Blade Tempest
- Rapid spinning arrows carve through dummy targets.
- Looks built for sustained trash clear rather than burst.
Crusader – Shield Cyclone
- Swirling shield aura grants crowd control while moving.
- Pairs nicely with the class’s natural tank role.
Wizard – Arcane Orbit (Unconfirmed)
- Footage hints at rotating sigils that shred anything nearby.
- Hard to confirm without clearer class icons.
These Essences are still on test servers, so numbers and visuals may change. That said, they already outshine several current options—especially for farming loops.
Winds of Fortune & Battle Pass Timing
If you’re stockpiling Winds of Fortune rewards, remember: the included Battle Points vanish once the pass resets. With the new season slated for 10 May, spend those points now or lose them.
Bottom Line
The rhino alone is worth a second look at Necromancer, but flashy skills won’t matter if matchmaking stays lopsided. Blizzard needs to tighten resonance brackets and squash UI nags to keep the hype alive when these Essences finally hit global servers.
