Update 1:11 PM - added new loading screen tooltips

- added new loading screen tooltips Update 1:19 PM - added updated Legendary Gem Passives

- added updated Legendary Gem Passives Update 1:33 PM - added new flavor text

- added new flavor text Update 1:41 PM - added new/updated Legendary Gem Icons

- added new/updated Legendary Gem Icons Update 2:24 PM - added more textures and UI items

- added more textures and UI items Update 2:39 PM - Patch is now on the launcher

- Patch is now on the launcher Update 2:45 PM - added Urshi's dialogue

- added Urshi's dialogue Update 2:59 PM - added new Crusader Set

- added new Crusader Set Update 3:16 PM - added new and changed items and updated Crusader Set Bonuses

- added new and changed items and updated Crusader Set Bonuses Update 12:02 AM - added official Patch Notes at the bottom

New PTR build incoming!

A new build as appeared on the PTR, check out the datamined changes below.

The following is datamined, and may contain errors, please keep this in mind!

New/Updated Legendary Gem Icons and Textures

New Crusader Set

DiabloFans Quote: Set Name - Roland's Legacy

2 Piece Bonus - +500 Strength.

4 Piece Bonus - Increases Shield Bash Damage by 100%. Increases Sweep Attack Damage by 100%.

6 Piece Bonus - Every use of Shield Bash or Sweep Attack that hits an enemy grants 20% increased Attack Speed for 3 seconds. This effect stacks up to 5 times.

Unique_Helm_Set_01_p1 - Roland's Visage

Unique_Shoulder_Set_01_p1 - Roland's Mantle

Unique_Chest_Set_01_p1 - Roland's Bearing

Unique_Pants_Set_01_p1 - Roland's Determination

Unique_Boots_Set_01_p1 - Roland's Stride

Unique_Gloves_Set_01_p1 - Roland's Grasp

New or updated items

There are some changed to existing items as well as some new items, though we can't tell exactly what changed.

DiabloFans Quote: p1_Unique_Belt_002 - Vigilante Belt

Unique_Mace_2H_012_p1 - Wrath of the Bone King

Unique_Bow_005_p1 - Uskang

Unique_HandXBow_004_p1 - Balefire Caster

Unique_Bow_001_p1 - Etrayu

Unique_Polearm_003_p1 - Heart Slaughter

Unique_Staff_009_p1 - The Grand Vizier

P1_CeremonialDagger_norm_unique_02 - The Dagger of Darts

x1_FollowerItem_Enchantress_Legendary_03 - Vadim’s Surge

x1_FollowerItem_Scoundrel_Legendary_03 - Slipka’s Letter Opener

x1_FollowerItem_Templar_Legendary_03 - Hillenbrand’s Training Sword

P1_CruShield_norm_unique_01 - Frydehr’s Wrath

P1_Wand_norm_unique_01 - Aether Walker

P1_CeremonialDagger_norm_unique_01 - Sacred Harvester

P1_CruShield_norm_unique_02 - Unrelenting Phalanx

Unique_Quiver_005_p1 - Spines of Seething Hatred

P1_fistWeapon_norm_unique_02 - Vengeful Wind

Flint Ripper Arrowheads - Renamed to Meticulous Bolts



New Item Passives

Remember the following are only tied to rings for testing, and can show up on any item type they pick.

DiabloFans Quote: p1_ItemPassive_Unique_Ring_943 - Mystic Ally summons two Mystic Allies that fight by your side.

p1_ItemPassive_Unique_Ring_944 - Soul Harvest now stacks up to 10 times

ItemPassive_Unique_Ring_911_x1 - Your Poison Darts and your Fetishes' Poison Darts now pierce.

ItemPassive_Unique_Ring_912_x1 - Reduces the Arcane Power cost of Meteor by {c_magic}[{VALUE1}*100]%{/c_magic}

ItemPassive_Unique_Ring_913_x1 - Reduce the cooldown of Rain of Vengeance by {VALUE1} |4second:seconds; every time you cast a primary skill.

Changed Legendary Gem Passives

DiabloFans Quote: ItemPassive_Unique_Gem_015U_x1 - Now gains .5% increased Armor for ever stack ( Down from 1%)



ItemPassive_Unique_Gem_010U_x1 - Pets are no longer unkillable and now take X% less damage

ItemPassive_Unique_Gem_015_x1 - now gains .5% increased damage ( Down from 1%) for 4 seconds ( up from 3). Gaining a stack no longer refreshes all existing stacks

refreshes existing ItemPassive_Unique_Gem_010_x1 - now increased the damage of your pets instead of the Critical Hit Chance of them.

ItemPassive_Unique_Ring_903_x1 - Now increases the maximum stack count of sweeping Winds instead of making it last for 60 seconds

Some more gems changed, however we are not able to fully diff some of them.

Urshi's Dialogue

DiabloFans Quote: My name is Urshi, and like Orek, I once served the ancient nephalem.

When the champions of ages past had proven themselves, I would attempt to improve the clarity of one of their gems.



If you have a gem of sufficient quality, I can try to do this for you as well, champion.

New Flavor Text

DiabloFans Quote: Unique_Bow_005_p1 - Hewn from the roots of the sacred angaza tree.

- Hewn from the roots of the sacred angaza tree. Unique_Helm_Set_01_p1 - "Time passes, but the memory of my master, and the knowledge of what he did for me, does not fade. In fact, it grows stronger. I swear his name shall never be forgotten." —Meditations on My Redemption

- "Time passes, but the memory of my master, and the knowledge of what he did for me, does not fade. In fact, it grows stronger. I swear his name shall never be forgotten." —Meditations on My Redemption Unique_Shoulder_Set_01_p1 - "Many an hour I spent polishing these pauldrons, cursing the name of Roland. Would that I could polish them for him again, and place them on his shoulders one last time." —Meditations on My Redemption

- "Many an hour I spent polishing these pauldrons, cursing the name of Roland. Would that I could polish them for him again, and place them on his shoulders one last time." —Meditations on My Redemption Unique_Chest_Set_01_p1 - "My master believed salvation knows no bounds. I was a soul to be saved, so he saved me. That is why I proudly bear his name. The name of a great man." —Meditations on My Redemption

- "My master believed salvation knows no bounds. I was a soul to be saved, so he saved me. That is why I proudly bear his name. The name of a great man." —Meditations on My Redemption Unique_Pants_Set_01_p1 - "My master would not be deterred. My redemption, even in the face of my obstinate nature, testifies to the depth of his faith in his beliefs, and in me." —Meditations on My Redemption

- "My master would not be deterred. My redemption, even in the face of my obstinate nature, testifies to the depth of his faith in his beliefs, and in me." —Meditations on My Redemption Unique_Gloves_Set_01_p1 - "I slew many an opponent with my bare hands before my master rescued me from the fighting pits of Kalden. His gauntlets now sanctify these instruments of death." —Meditations on My Redemption

- "I slew many an opponent with my bare hands before my master rescued me from the fighting pits of Kalden. His gauntlets now sanctify these instruments of death." —Meditations on My Redemption Unique_Boots_Set_01_p1 - "I walk forever in my master’s boots so that I never forget it was my insolence that caused his death. To honor his memory, I live my life in a manner beyond reproach—one that embodies everything it means to be a crusader." —Meditations on My Redemption

- "I walk forever in my master’s boots so that I never forget it was my insolence that caused his death. To honor his memory, I live my life in a manner beyond reproach—one that embodies everything it means to be a crusader." —Meditations on My Redemption TieredLootRunKey - This mysterious artifact was once used by the nephalem to prove their worth. Tiered

- This mysterious artifact was once used by the nephalem to prove their worth. Tiered LootrunKey_0 - Can be used to open a portal to the Realm of Trials, if one is bold or foolhardy enough to do so.

- Can be used to open a portal to the Realm of Trials, if one is bold or foolhardy enough to do so. p1_Unique_WizardHat_003 - Bestows upon the wearer both formidable power and an unsurpassed statement of fashion.

- Bestows upon the wearer both formidable power and an unsurpassed statement of fashion. p1_Unique_Belt_002 - Thwarting villains and stalking evil doers by the light of the waning moon can be a lonely existence.

- Thwarting villains and stalking evil doers by the light of the waning moon can be a lonely existence. Unique_Mace_2H_012_p1 - Used by the Skeleton King to punish those who would stand against him.

- Used by the Skeleton King to punish those who would stand against him. Unique_HandXBow_004_p1 - "Use fire to fight fire, I always say." —Demon Hunter Raykal

- "Use fire to fight fire, I always say." —Demon Hunter Raykal Unique_Bow_001_p1 - The warrior surveyed the dead and dying arrayed about him. There would be more—many more. He felt as if he were trapped in a tale that would never end.

- The warrior surveyed the dead and dying arrayed about him. There would be more—many more. He felt as if he were trapped in a tale that would never end. Unique_Polearm_003_p1 - Your enemies will find it difficult to fight without their hearts.

- Your enemies will find it difficult to fight without their hearts. Unique_Staff_009_p1 - Protector of the first counselor of Caldeum's Trade Consortium.

- Protector of the first counselor of Caldeum's Trade Consortium. HealthPotionLegendary_07 - "When you are losing a fight, healing is no help, as you'll just lose that health in turn. No, what you need is a potion that gives you energy. And I know how to make that potion!" -Prisoner Jentulf, in a letter to the King pleading for early release.

- "When you are losing a fight, healing is no help, as you'll just lose that health in turn. No, what you need is a potion that gives you energy. And I know how to make that potion!" -Prisoner Jentulf, in a letter to the King pleading for early release. Consumable_Add_Sockets_1 - After many years of learning from the great smiths of the Barbarian tribes, Ramaladni at last returned to Westmarch. “Friends,” he told the brotherhood of armorers, “I have one word for you. Just one word. Sockets!”

- After many years of learning from the great smiths of the Barbarian tribes, Ramaladni at last returned to Westmarch. “Friends,” he told the brotherhood of armorers, “I have one word for you. Just one word. Sockets!” x1_FollowerItem_Enchantress_Legendary_03 - Master Vadim found that in his later years, it took him longer to recover from each spellcasting. He created a focus that would allow him to cast much more quickly, but soon after fell prey to dementia and became quite dangerous.

- Master Vadim found that in his later years, it took him longer to recover from each spellcasting. He created a focus that would allow him to cast much more quickly, but soon after fell prey to dementia and became quite dangerous. P1_CruShield_norm_unique_02 - The best defense is an overwhelming offense.

- The best defense is an overwhelming offense. P1_CruShield_norm_unique_01 - Frydehr was near death, his wounds outnumbered only by his foes. It was then that he discovered that the depth of a crusader’s wrath is far greater than anyone had ever suspected.

- Frydehr was near death, his wounds outnumbered only by his foes. It was then that he discovered that the depth of a crusader’s wrath is far greater than anyone had ever suspected. Unique_Quiver_005_p1 - Seeing their enemies flayed serves only to fuel the thirst for revenge that burns within a demon hunter’s breast.

- Seeing their enemies flayed serves only to fuel the thirst for revenge that burns within a demon hunter’s breast. P1_fistWeapon_norm_unique_02 - “Some learned people say that evil cannot be overcome through violence. I say there is no other way.” -Akyev the Unyielding

- “Some learned people say that evil cannot be overcome through violence. I say there is no other way.” -Akyev the Unyielding P1_CeremonialDagger_norm_unique_01 - “To expand one’s mind with the breath of others is not a thing to be taken lightly. Without the proper training or discipline it soon leads to madness.” -Elder Bayati, Tribe of the Five Hills

- “To expand one’s mind with the breath of others is not a thing to be taken lightly. Without the proper training or discipline it soon leads to madness.” -Elder Bayati, Tribe of the Five Hills P1_CeremonialDagger_norm_unique_02 - Nothing infuriates a fetish more than ineffectual darts.

- Nothing infuriates a fetish more than ineffectual darts. P1_Wand_norm_unique_01 - Virgil quickly lashed together remnants of his old broken wands and an unidentified artifact and sanctified them with his own blood, allowing him to teleport to safety and to begin formulating his revenge.

- Virgil quickly lashed together remnants of his old broken wands and an unidentified artifact and sanctified them with his own blood, allowing him to teleport to safety and to begin formulating his revenge. x1_FollowerItem_Templar_Legendary_03 - Hillenbrand was a Templar of surpassing dedication, who used his training sword to practice every day and night. Finally, his physical conditioning grew so vast that he could fight for forty straight hours. When lack of sleep finally drove him mad, it required ten of his brothers to fell him.

- Hillenbrand was a Templar of surpassing dedication, who used his training sword to practice every day and night. Finally, his physical conditioning grew so vast that he could fight for forty straight hours. When lack of sleep finally drove him mad, it required ten of his brothers to fell him. x1_FollowerItem_Scoundrel_Legendary_03 - Thieves have whispered for centuries of the Grand Vizier Slipka, who coul

New Loading Screen Tips

DiabloFans Quote: X1_LoadscreenTips_Always The cow level is a lie.

On very rare occasions, a Treasure Goblin will accidentally open a portal on death.

Legends say these portals lead to a realm of untold wealth and danger.

Join Clans and Communities to find more people to play with.

Discover the Cesspools, which can only be found in Nephalem Rifts and Greater Rifts.

Blood shards can be spent by interacting with Kadala.

The Mystic can enchant an item as many times as you can afford it.

Primary or secondary properties preceded by an orange bullet icon {icon:bullet2} are not factored into item comparisons.

Shift-click on player names to link them. X1_LoadscreenTips_HighLevel Prove your skills in Greater Rifts and compare your progress against others in the Leaderboards.

Greater Rifts are accessed with a {c_legendary}Keystone of Trials.

These drop from Nephalem Rift Guardians on any Torment difficulty.

Legendary Gems ({icon:legendarystar}) only drop from Greater Rift Guardians.

Urshi can upgrade Legendary Gems ({icon:legendarystar}).

She appears when a Greater Rift Guardian is defeated.

Leaderboards track and compare your progress in Seasons ({icon:Seasonal}) and Greater Rifts.

Nephalem Rifts and Greater Rifts are a good place to look for Legendary Items ({icon:legendarystar}).

There are Unique Legendaries ({icon:legendarystar}) that you can only find if you take part in Seasons ({icon:Seasonal}).

Keep an eye on your Blood Shards ({icon:x1_shard}). They add up quickly and Kadala offers great rewards.

The Mystic can Enchant the Primary Properties of your weapon for a chance to add a socket. LoadingscreenTips_always When playing with other people, their pets will appear transparent for better visibility.

Weapons with sockets can be incredibly powerful.

To easily see the type of item dropped, enable Show Icons for Dropped Items.

Located in the Options menu under Gameplay.

Sanctuary was originally created by rebel angels and demons seeking a refuge from the Eternal Conflict.

Stay awhile, and listen.

Tyrael founded the mystical Horadrim to combat the Prime Evils.

The Horadrim created the waypoints and shrines found throughout Sanctuary.

Sanctuary holds ancient secrets, and not all of them have been unearthed.

The early nephalem were so powerful that they were worshipped as gods by later generations.

Want an easier way to view rare items in your inventory?

Go to Options, then Gameplay and Enable Rarity Icons for Items

Invite friends to join a game by pressing the Invite button next to their names in the Social menu.

A player’s stash, artisan levels, recipes, and gold are available to all heroes on the account.

Click on another player’s banner to teleport to that player’s current location.

Crafting the same item multiple times may yield better results.

Every crafted item is different.

Banners can be customized in the Main Menu.

New components will become available the more you play!

Health globes will heal every player in a party.

You can increase the difficulty and rewards of Torment mode by playing at higher levels.

Resurrect fallen allies by clicking on their grave markers.

Press the D key to show or hide all players’ health bars.

Right-click on players' portraits to teleport to them.

Right-click on unidentified legendary ({icon:legendarystar}) items to reveal their attributes and allow them to be equipped

Barbarians, Crusaders, and Monks take 30% less damage than Demon Hunters, Witch Doctors, or Wizards.

Select Customer Service in the Game Menu and click on

the Battle.net Authenticator link to secure your account!

Join a game with other random players by selecting Game Settings from the Main Menu, and then choosing Public Game.

Healing is the game's estimation of how much Life you heal per second.

Use the Book of Cain to identify multiple legendary items at the same time.

Class Changes

Keep in mind the following is datamined.

Official Patch Notes released



The official Patch Notes for the new PTR Build have been released. We condensed them to only contain the latest changes for you. Check them out below!

If you want to see the full notes, see the official post.