Diablo Immortal: Familiar Upgrades & Crusader Insights

TL;DR: Players want more ways to use Familiars beyond shadow contracts and towers. Sending them on bounties would bring fresh goals and fewer downtime moments. Meanwhile, switching to the Crusader offers serious damage boosts—especially for big bosses—though it may call for major gear and gem changes.

Why Familiars Need More to Do

Many players feel Familiars stand idle too often. If your Tower of Blessings hits its weekly limit, you’re left with only shadow contracts and the Sanctum option. That can leave your little companions sitting around for days, giving you fewer rewards than you might like.

In the past, Familiars could run bounties, which saved time and let you do other fun tasks, such as farming the open world. Handing bounty duties back to Familiars would be a welcome boost. This change would also let you focus on content you enjoy more, like the Abyssal Verge or Accursed Towers.

Getting the Most from Your Familiars

Until extra features return, think about mixing your tower runs with shadow contracts and Sanctum expeditions. If you hold multiple towers with your clan, juggle Familiars to cover those spots first. Then, do shadow contracts and fill any spare slots with your Sanctum tasks.

This approach keeps them busy and helps you snag more experience and materials—especially if you’re in a group that holds zero or one tower. The idea is to use as many Familiars as you can and stay active collecting gear and resources.

Switching to Crusader for Big Damage

A recent wave of interest has centered on the Crusader class. If you’re craving major area-of-effect hits and strong boss damage, this class is a big contender. The shift, however, can mean rethinking all your gems. That’s a tough choice when you’ve poured time into current gear.

Still, Crusaders excel at wiping out groups of enemies and chipping away boss health with ease. If you’re aiming for faster clears in events or want to see bigger numbers during heliquary fights, a switch might be worth it. Keep in mind you can always use the dormant feature for your old gems if you decide to revert.

Keeping Up with Weekly Events

Several limited-time events rotate through Diablo Immortal. Right now, you can make progress in Valiant Guardians (ending April 2), Omens of Plenty, and the long-running Colossal Surge. Adventurer’s Path is easy to finish—just run a few Elder Rifts and gather Monster Essence.

Fractured Plane remains available for a brief window, so now’s the time to wrap that up if you haven’t already. And don’t ignore Accursed Towers. They can drop good runes and other loot to boost your progress.

Battle Pass Tips

Hold on to your completed activities until you’re below the Paragon level. That way, you get more experience when you finally claim everything. By doing this each Monday (or whenever you find yourself below Paragon), you can power through levels faster.

Final Thoughts

Familiars could use a return to bounty-running duties, which would give everyone fewer tedious chores and more free time to tackle the content they enjoy. Meanwhile, switching to the Crusader is a bold move for higher damage but might mean a complete gear shake-up.

Keep an eye on events closing soon, maximize your Tower of Blessings before it caps for the week, and grab those easy Battle Pass points when you can. With a little strategy, you’ll keep your Familiars active and your Crusader slamming bosses before you know it.