Diablo Immortal: Lower Combat Ratings & Fresh PvP Tweaks

ECHO Gaming Staff April 1, 2025 Gaming Diablo 1 month ago

 TL;DR: Blizzard is lowering Combat Rating requirements, tweaking Barbarian animations, and rotating in returning events. Expect fresh cosmetics, new ways to earn gear, and a few PvP upgrades. 

Diablo Immortal Patch Overview

Diablo Immortal players have a new update arriving on April 2. This patch lowers Combat Rating thresholds for Infernal difficulties, rolls out Barbarian skill animation fixes, and brings back popular events. It also introduces fresh cosmetics in the Phantom Market, plus a new Battle Pass that sports unique class-based gear.

Events & Rewards

Blizzard continues its event streak with Iron Stockpile, a limited-time chance at premium gear. Complete daily tasks, earn chests, and pick which gear slot you want for your rewards. This event runs from April 2 through April 30.

Survivor's Bane: April 2 – 9
Trial of the Hordes: April 9 – 16
Winds of Fortune: Expect 2x XP boosts and other bonuses
Hungering Moon: Returns on April 5
Shady Stock: Back on April 12

The new Freed from Reason Battle Pass includes a $5 tier that grants a sleek cosmetic tied to your current class. Meanwhile, the Stellar Void Beyond Cosmetic is set to land in the Phantom Market. If you’re interested in cross-class outfits that glow with purple and blue highlights, prepare to spend around $170 to get the full set.

Don’t forget about the Wayfarer's Offering. Head over to the Battle.net store to grab a free set item, then browse other deals if you like. While some might stick with in-game purchases, it’s a neat perk if you prefer PC payment methods.

Event Highlights

Double XP Opportunities: Level up faster during special time frames.
Survivor’s Bane & Trial of the Hordes: Fun modes to keep you busy with fresh challenges.
Shady Stock & Hungering Moon: Fan-favorite events return with familiar rewards.

PvP & Battleground Tweaks

The new Battleground map, Battleground Convoy, has seen a few changes:

Longer notifications for defeating Sacred and Final Guardians
The Final Guardian’s boost lasts one minute, and the Guardian reappears two minutes after defeat
Collision and performance optimizations to limit blocked movement
Staff-wielding Sacred Guardians no longer heal, cutting down on lengthy fights

Early feedback from players has been mixed, so keep an eye on how these tweaks impact your PvP sessions. Let others know if they’ve improved match flow or if it still feels the same.

Lowered Combat Rating Requirements

Infernal difficulties got friendlier. Activities in Infernal 5 and 6 now ask for less Combat Rating, which allows more players to step up without heavy grinding. For example, Hidden Lairs and Dungeons in Infernal 6 dropped from a 47.7k rating to 46.2k, while Challenge Dungeons and Heliquary bosses saw similar reductions. This shift lets newer or returning players catch up and take on endgame tasks sooner.

Class Changes & Quality-of-Life Updates

Barbarian Skill Buff

Sprint and Wrath of the Berserker now have faster animation times. That means you can launch these abilities and start moving almost at once, boosting your momentum in combat.

Castle Defense Tweaks

Scoring at least 7,000 points in Endless Defense now earns you a weekly Castle Defense reward, while monster difficulty scales with how long you’ve played the mode. If you haven’t checked in on Castle Defense in a while, now might be a good time to jump back in.

Elder Rifts & Rare Crest Bundles

If you’ve stockpiled a bunch of Rare Crests, you can now slot up to 100 in a single run. However, you’ll only share Fading Embers with your party for the first 10. If you prefer to spread the love to your group, consider adding crests in smaller batches.

Legendary Gems

Stacks of Legendary Gems no longer show a number if there’s only one in the stack, freeing up space in the interface. They’ve also softened the level indicator on each gem, so your inventory looks tidier.

Equipment Highlights

Selecting a piece of gear now highlights every other item for that slot. This is helpful for quick comparisons, especially if you’re juggling multiple weapons or off-hands that look alike.

Wrapping Up

This update packs a handful of welcome changes. Whether you’re after quicker access to higher Infernal tiers, love Barbarian changes, or crave the newest cosmetics, there’s something for you. Hop in on April 2, grab your freebies, and test out those event rewards.

Let us know what you think. If you’re excited about the Barbarian buff, or if you’re ready to push through easier Heliquary bosses, share your thoughts with fellow players. It’s always good to see how these tweaks shake up the community.