Diablo Immortal: Ready for Inferno 5 & Legendary Gems
Ramping Up for a Tough New Week
Things can be rough outside the game—especially if you’re frustrated with a bad stock day or crypto loss—so it may be a good time to jump into Diablo Immortal. Monday offers a fresh round of rewards, and there are several limited-time events, but nothing majorly new on the horizon right now. So keep at the grind and push toward that all-important Paragon level.
What’s New in Diablo Immortal
Although the game isn’t buzzing with giant updates today, you still have some activities worth doing:
- Phantom Market & Phantom Gallery: Snag free bags and check out special offers.
- Gem Surge Event: Ten more days to get stronger gems. Don’t miss out.
- Fractured Plane & Trial of the Horde: Keep collecting rewards to strengthen your hero.
- Into the Dark Wood: Earn free rewards by doing everyday tasks in the game.
While these aren’t groundbreaking, they’re still worth your time. Focus on building your gear and leveling up before the new Inferno difficulty tier truly tests you.
Preparing for Inferno 5
Inferno 5 demands a 45,665 Combat Rating—no joke for most players who are still catching up. You can’t simply farm its gear in advance because you don’t unlock it until you’re at the right Paragon level (700), which the server will reach in about two weeks.
The best workaround? Save your mysterious Legendary items. Once you’re actually able to toggle Inferno 5, open them. This should give you a shot at gear with higher stats, potentially helping you break that tough Combat Rating barrier. Events, fishing, and various in-game activities can grant you these mystery drops, so grab as many as you can now.
Awakening Gear & Legendary Gems Explained
New to gear awakening? Here’s the quick rundown:
- Awakening Affects Slots, Not Items: Once you awaken a slot with a rank 4 gem or higher, any piece of gear placed there stays awakened.
- Keep a Rank 4 Gem Slotted: If you drop to a rank 3 gem, the awakening bonus goes inactive, but it isn’t lost. Slot another rank 4+ gem and you get that bonus back.
- Supports & Resonance: Once awakened, a piece of gear opens extra gem slots. Leveling these support gems boosts your overall stats and might grant special skill buffs.
Using five-star gems is an option, but many players get by just fine with strong one-star and two-star gems like Pain Clasp or Fervent Fang. These can be awakened to get solid stat boosts, which can really help if you’d rather not chase high-tier five-star gems right away.
Addressing New Player Questions
Plenty of fresh faces are asking how to manage class changes, platinum, and gem choices. Here’s a fast breakdown:
- Class Change & Awakening: Your awakened slots remain awakened even if you switch from Barbarian to Monk (or any other class). Just keep a rank 4 or higher gem in each awakened slot.
- Is One Million Platinum Enough? A million platinum isn’t small, but big-ticket gems like four-out-of-five-star Blood-Soaked Jade can eat up a third of that in one purchase. Still, you can make progress by picking up decent two-star gems or mid-range five-star gems.
- Farming Platinum: The once-lucrative paths (like selling normal gems or runes) aren’t as profitable anymore, so you’ll need to grind or trade carefully. Limited events and daily tasks might help, but don’t expect quick fortunes.
- Low-Star Gems First? Absolutely, if you want to awaken slots. One or two-star gems at rank 4 work fine. However, if you manage to snag top-tier gems like Blood-Soaked Jade or Rolling Consequence, those are worth equipping even if you can’t awaken them right away.
Closing Thoughts
Diablo Immortal’s grind can feel never-ending, especially with new Inferno difficulties always around the corner. But if you plan ahead—save those mystery Legendary items for Inferno 5, awaken your slots when you can, and join daily events—you’ll keep moving forward. Don’t stress if you see whales out there sporting next-level gems. Focus on your own progress, stay active, and aim for that big Combat Rating jump. Good luck, and happy hunting!
