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<p>Global Director of Community, Adam Fletcher, has confirmed on Twitter that the new unique items introduced in Patch 2.1&#8217;s Season 7 will be farmable from specific bosses! Players looking to obtain these can now target specific bosses to get them!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Beast in the Ice</h2>



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<li><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://wp.icy-veins.com/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Items_Torso_227.webp" alt="Mantle of Mountain's Fury"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Chest Armor" data-item-quality="unique">Mantle of Mountain&#8217;s Fury</span></span></a></li>



<li><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://wp.icy-veins.com/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Items_Legs_Unique_2.webp" alt="Indira's Memory"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Pants" data-item-quality="unique">Indira&#8217;s Memory</span></span></a></li>



<li><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://wp.icy-veins.com/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Offhand_e001_7.webp" alt="Strike of Stormhorn"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Focus" data-item-quality="unique">Strike of Stormhorn</span></span></a></li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lord Zir</h2>



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<li><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://wp.icy-veins.com/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Items_Boots_Unique_1.webp" alt="Assassin's Stride"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Boots" data-item-quality="unique">Assassin&#8217;s Stride</span></span></a></li>



<li><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://wp.icy-veins.com/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Amulets_51.webp" alt="Malefic Crescent"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Amulet" data-item-quality="unique">Malefic Crescent</span></span></a></li>



<li><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://wp.icy-veins.com/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Items_Legs_Unique_2.webp" alt="Kessime's Legacy"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Pants" data-item-quality="unique">Kessime&#8217;s Legacy</span></span></a></li>



<li><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://wp.icy-veins.com/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Offhand_41.webp" alt="Okun's Catalyst"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Focus" data-item-quality="unique">Okun&#8217;s Catalyst</span></span></a></li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Varshan</h2>



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<li><a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://wp.icy-veins.com/static/d4/latest/images/icons/2DInventory_Quarterstaff_e001_15.webp" alt="Sunstained War-Crozier"><span class="tooltip-spell-name" data-item-type="Quarterstaff" data-item-quality="unique">Sunstained War-Crozier</span></span></a></li>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We will add this to the blogs but new uniques for Season of Witchcraft can be found from these bosses:<br><br>Beast In the Ice<br>&#8211; Mantle of Mountain&#39;s Fury<br>&#8211; Indira&#39;s Memory<br>&#8211; Strike of Stormhorn<br><br>Lord Zir<br>&#8211; Assassin&#39;s Stride<br>&#8211; Malefic Crescent<br>&#8211; Kessime&#39;s Legacy<br>&#8211; Okun&#39;s Catalyst…</p>&mdash; Adam Fletcher (@PezRadar) <a href="https://twitter.com/PezRadar/status/1881759225984193019?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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How to Target Farm New Uniques in Season 7


<p>The Spiritborn is very much the odd-one-out for the Season 7 class changes, as it&#8217;s the only one to receive predominantly nerfs due to its extreme over-performance in Season 6. However, it did get Razor Wings buffed with an increased number of, well, razor wings, and it&#8217;s become <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/razor-wings-spiritborn-build/">its best build of the season</a>! As for the nerfs, well, take a look!</p>



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<p><b>Enhanced Thunderspike</b></p>
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<li>Vigor generated increased from 5 to 7.</li>
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<p><b>Accelerated Thunderspike</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Vulnerable duration increased from 2 to 3 seconds.</li>
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<p><b>Sharp Thrash</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Ferocity gain increased from 1 to 2.</li>
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<p><b>Stinger</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Damage increased from 70% to 77%.</li>
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<p><b>Enhanced Stinger</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Damage increased from 50% to 60% of its Base damage.</li>
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<p><b>Concussive Stomp</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Damage increased from 40% to 50%.</li>
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<p><b>Enhanced Concussive Stomp</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Maximum Barrier increased from 30% to 40% of your Maximum Life.</li>
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<p><b>Invasive Payback</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Cooldown reduced from 15 to 8 seconds.</li>
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<p><b>Touch of Death</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Touch of Death’s swarm now ignores Invulnerable enemies.</li>
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<p><b>Razor Wings</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Maximum active Razor Wings increased from 12 to 15.</li>
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<p><b>Endurance</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Vigor generated increased from 5/10/15 to 10/20/30.</li>
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<p><b>Velocity</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Previous – If you’ve dealt damage within the last 5 seconds and are moving, you generate 1/2/3 Vigor per second.</li>
<li>Now – Generate 1/2/3 Vigor per second while moving.</li>
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<p><b>Bastion</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Thorns increased from 40/80/120 to 120/240/360.</li>
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<p><b>Acceleration</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Previous – Gain 1/2/3 additional Evade Charges. After you Evade your next Eagle Skill deals 10/20/30%[x] increased damage.</li>
<li>Now – Gain 1 additional Evade Charge. After you Evade, your Eagle Skills deal 8/16/24%[x] increased damage for 2 seconds.</li>
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<p><b>Auspicious</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Delay to gain Barrier after taking damage reduced from 5 to 2 seconds.</li>
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<p><b>The Protector</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Rank 5: The Protector’s domain pulses <s>100%</s> 80% of your Thorns as Physical damage to enemies within every second.</li>
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<p><b>The Seeker</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Rank 5: The Seeker’s damage is increased by <s>50%</s> 40% of your Critical Strike and Vulnerable Damage bonuses.</li>
<li><b>Harmonious Seeker</b>
<ul>
<li>Previous – The Seeker’s first hit Knocks enemies Down for 4 seconds and the second hit is a guaranteed Critical Strike.</li>
<li>Now – The Seeker’s first hit Knocks Down enemies for 4 seconds. Both its first and second hits are guaranteed to Critically Strike.</li>
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<p><b>The Hunter</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Rank 5: The Hunter’s initial damage will Execute Injured Non-Boss enemies.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>The Devourer</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Rank 5: The Devourer’s damage is increased by 150% of your Healing Received bonus.</li>
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<h2>Spirit Hall</h2>
<p><b>Centipede Primary Spirit Hall</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Previous – Hitting an enemy with a Centipede Skill reduces their Damage by 2.5% and Slows them by 10% for 3 seconds, stacking up to a maximum of 8 times. All Skills are now also Centipede Skills.</li>
<li>Now – Hitting an enemy with a Centipede Skill reduces their Damage by 2%, Slows them by 10%, and deals 70% Poisoning damage over 6 seconds, stacking up to a maximum of 8 times. All Skills are now also Centipede Skills.</li>
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<p><b>Eagle Secondary Spirit Hall</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Delay before the bonus is reset increased from 2 to 4 seconds.</li>
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<h2>Tempering Recipes</h2>
<p><b>Sky Augments – Weapons Recipe</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Chance for Razor Wings Projectiles to be Cast Twice replaced with Chance for Razor Wings to Deal Double Damage.</li>
<li>Brilliance Skill Ranks Removed.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Spiritborn Resolve – Defensive Recipe</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Maximum Resolve Stacks replaced with Armor +X%.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Soil Augments – Weapons Recipe</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Chance for Touch of Death Swarms to Reinfect on hit replaced with increase to Touch of Death duration.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Centipede Innovation – Utility Recipe</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Touch of Death Swarm Duration removed.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Legendary Aspects</h2>
<p><b>Bristleback Aspect</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Thorns damage increased from 100-160% to 100-200%.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Ruthless Aspect</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Additional functionality: Now always grants Jaguar Skills 15% Critical Strike Chance.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Aspect of Layered Wards</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Blocked Damage Reduction increased from 10-30% to 20-40%.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Aspect of Reactive Armor</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Blocked attacks no longer have to come from a Close enemy.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Sticker-thought Aspect</b></p>
<ul>
<li>No longer drops for the Spiritborn, as they do not have Channeled Skills.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Aspect of Rallying Reversal</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Aspect Category changed from Offensive to Utility.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Aspect of Exhilaration</b></p>
<ul>
<li>No longer requires enemies to be Vulnerable for its effect to activate.</li>
<li>Lucky Hit bonus per stack of Ferocity increased from 3% to 5%.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Aspect of Pestilence</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Pestilent Swarm Duration increased from 1.5 to 3 seconds.</li>
<li>Additional Swarm Duration reduced from 100% to 50%, increasing the Swarm Duration from 3 to 4.5 seconds.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Aspect of Tenacity</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Previous – You gain Resolve for each 30-10 Vigor you gain over 100.</li>
<li>Now – You gain Resolve for each 40-20 Vigor you gain while at maximum Vigor. This Resolve can overfill your maximum Resolve stacks by 5.</li>
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<p><b>Aspect of Binding Morass</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Previous – Close enemies or those you deal indirect damage to are Slowed by 30-70% for 3 seconds. You deal 20[x]% increased damage to Slowed enemies.</li>
<li>Now – Close enemies or those you deal indirect damage to are Slowed by 30-70% for 3 seconds. You deal 10-30[x]% increased damage to Slowed enemies.</li>
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<p><b>Aspect of Deflection</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Invasive Razor Wings upgrade now causes reflected Razor Wings to spiral outwards.</li>
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<h2>Unique Items</h2>
<p><b>Scorn of the Earth Unique Boots</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Effects that reduce Evade’s cooldown now affect Soar’s Evade Override.</li>
<li>Soar Deals Damage Based on Distance Traveled increased from 203-275% to 308-425%.</li>
<li>Soar Grants Maximum Life as Barrier replaced with Lightning Resistance.</li>
<li>Bonus Soar damage increased from 10-50%[X] to 50-100%[X].</li>
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<p><b>Band of First Breath Unique Ring</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lucky Hit Chance while you Have a Barrier replaced with Critical Strike Chance.</li>
<li>Bonus Damage after Gaining Resolve replaced with Resource Generated when Losing Resolve.</li>
<li>Ranks to Auspicious replaced with Maximum Resolve stacks.</li>
<li>Previous – Casting Evade consumes 1 stack of Resolve to generate 20-40 Vigor. Gain Armored Hide’s Passive Effect.</li>
<li>New: Casting Evade consumes 1 stack of Resolve to increase your damage dealt by 20-40%[X] for 5 seconds. Gain Armored Hide’s Passive Effect.</li>
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<p><b>Wushe Nak Pa Unique Glaive</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Casting an Ultimate Skill Restores Primary Resource replaced with Maximum Life.</li>
<li>Primary Spirit Hall Potency increased from 50-100% to 100-200%.</li>
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<p><b>Ring of Writhing Moon Unique Ring</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Ranks of Unrestrained Power replaced with Chance for Pestilent Swarms to deal Double Damage.</li>
<li>Pestilent Swarm damage increased from 35-65% to 60-120%.</li>
<li>Delay between spawning Pestilent Swarms decreased from 10 to 4 seconds.</li>
<li>Pestilent Swarm Duration increased from 1.5 to 3 seconds.</li>
<li>Vigor generated when Pestilent Swarm hits an enemy increased from 1 to 3.</li>
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<p><b>Rod of Kepeleke Unique Quarterstaff</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Ranks of Velocity replaced with Ranks of Vigorous.</li>
<li>No longer reduces Core Skill damage dealt by up to 30%.</li>
<li>Bonus Critical Strike Damage for each point of Vigor consumed reduced from 1-3% to .1-.5%.</li>
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<p><b>Jacinth Shell</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Life on Hit replaced with Armor +%.</li>
<li>Remaining Cooldown duration reduction reduced from 3 to 2 seconds.</li>
<li>Spending Vigor Healing increased from 1-10% to 5-10%.</li>
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<h2>Paragon</h2>
<p><b>Hubris Legendary Glyph</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Maximum Thorns increased from 2,000 to 3,000.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Spiney Skin Legendary Node</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bonus Thorns increased from 20% to 35%.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Bitter Medicine Legendary Node</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Previous – When you heal for 100% of your Maximum Life, deal 20% damage to Close enemies. This damage is increased by your Healing Received bonus.</li>
<li>Now – When you heal for 100% of your Maximum Life, afflict Close enemies, dealing 200% Poisoning damage and causing them to take 10%[x] increased Poisoning damage for 6 seconds, up to 40%.</li>
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<h2>Bug Fixes</h2>
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<li>Fixed an issue where a Damage Resistance Aura could be removed by activating Mystic Circles with the Aspect of Soil Power.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the tooltip for Bristling Vengeance did not show the correct amount of Thorns applied by Payback.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Replenishing Ravager spent 5 stacks instead of 4 and would not stack multiple hits on the same Elite enemy.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Health drain effect of Jacinth Shell did not trigger from Rushing Claw or Razor Wings.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where non-damaging abilities could consume the buff from Enhanced Vortex.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Rod of Kepeleke could provide stacks towards Crown of Lucion or Banished Lord’s Talisman without costing anything.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the damage increase from Viscous Shield was calculated incorrectly and was granting far more increased damage than intended.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where the Critical Strike Damage bonus from the Aspect of Redirected Force could be much higher than intended.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where extra damage from Ravager, the primary Gorilla Spirit Hall upgrade, and the Dominant Passive could trigger off making enemies Vulnerable.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Quill Volley’s Feathers that hit a wall could not return to the player when using the Rebounding Aspect.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue where Maximum Resolve Stacks Affixes were receiving twice the expected benefits from Masterworking bonuses.</li>
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The Razorest of Wings: All Spiritborn Season 7 Class Changes


<p>Some players are having trouble salvaging items after they&#8217;ve been saved to an Armory loadout. Luckily, there&#8217;s an easy fix! </p>



<p>When you save an item to an Armor profile/loadout, it automatically marks that item as favorite. The Armory uses its own icons to mark items that are part of a loadout, which makes it hard to notice that the item is also marked as favorite. You can&#8217;t sell favorite items, but you can unfavorite them, as <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Saucermote/">Saucermote</a> found out after some poking around. </p>



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<p>Just press space or the X/square button when hovering over the item you want to salvage, and it will unfavorite it. </p>



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How to Salvage Armory-Marked Loadout Items


<p>It seems players are having trouble finding the seasonal quest and were worried it was missing for them. As it turns out, you need to have finished the Vessel of Hatred prologue in order for it to show up. If you own the expansion, that is. So it&#8217;s a fast an easy fix, as Blizzard explain:</p>



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<p>Thank you everyone for the reports, if you are unable to start the Season of Witchcraft questline and have not yet beat the Vessel of Hatred main campaign, you need to complete the Vessel of Hatred Prologue before having the option to start the seasonal questline.</p>
<p>This is only for Vessel of Hatred owners who have not yet completed or did not choose to skip the Vessel of Hatred campaign, as both the Prologue for the campaign and Season of Witchcraft storyline begin in Gea Kul.</p>
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How to Start Season 7 Quest if You’re Having Issues


<p>The Season of Witchcraft is here and it seems there&#8217;s quite the difficulty spike at the very start. </p>



<p>The season hasn&#8217;t been here long but players are already learning that going back to zero is quite a different experience from their super-geared high-level antics. The start of the seasonal questline seems to be doing a reality check, as the first enemy we have to defeat in it is racking up quite the kill count. </p>



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<p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/HiFiMAN3878/">HiFiMAN3878</a> was the first to admit to having some serious trouble getting the monster down, but many soon chimed in with their own deadly experiences. </p>



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<p>It seems &#8220;Hard&#8221; difficulty is actually earning its name for once! The low levels and basically no build to speak of at this early stage are throwing players off and causing them to fail the very first quest. There are actually four difficulties you can select with a new character, so Hard isn&#8217;t even in the upper spectrum of difficulty, so you can imagine the surprise players felt when dying to an Enraged Headless Husk. </p>



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<p>Not everyone is dying, but many are having a hard time.</p>



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<p>In the end, players are reducing the difficulty to Normal just to be done with it. After a few levels, the issue resolves itself so it&#8217;s not exactly a problem, but it&#8217;s really interesting to see a difficulty spike and players outright dying this early. </p>



<p>So careful on Hardcore and have fun with the new season! </p>


A New Butcher? The Very First Enemy of Season 7 Is Causing Players Trouble!


<p>As <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/witchcraft-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Season 7 of Diablo 4</a> is about to begin later today, many players are looking for what to pick in regards to a top-tier build that is both powerful and easy to gear up. So, let&#8217;s break down some of the predicted S-Tier builds this season and figure out which ones are the most accessible:</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Necromancer &#8211; Blood Wave</h3>



<p><a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/blood-wave-necromancer-build/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Blood Wave Necromancer</a> build is a favorite for its massive AoE damage and great sustain. The build itself is rather new to Diablo 4, as it was not among the strongest choices up until this Season 7, and has not been widely covered before. However, it is surprisingly easy to gear for: while Mythic Uniques can boost its power, you only need one regular Unique to push through endgame content comfortably. This makes it an excellent pick for players who want to hit the ground running without spending forever farming.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Barbarian &#8211; Earthquake HotA</h3>



<p>Earthquake Barbarians pack a punch with <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/hammer-of-the-ancients-barbarian-build/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hammer of the Ancients combined with Earthquake</a> damage. The best part? The gear requirements are pretty simple. A few Aspects and one key Unique are all you need to make this build shine, making it a great option for anyone wanting to jump into high-tier content quickly. On top of that, because of the similarities in talents and gear, you can begin using your earthquake Barbarian as you level up, even before reaching the endgame.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Spiritborn &#8211; Razor Wings</h3>



<p>Spiritborn players have a very solid option this season: <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/razor-wings-spiritborn-build/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Razor Wings</a>. The build revolves around the <a class="icy-gtnbrg-link" href="#"><span class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip"><img decoding="async" data-tooltip-name="Aspect of Endless Talons" class="icy-gtnbrg-tooltip-img" src="https://wp.icy-veins.com/static/d4/latest/images/aspects/offensive.webp" alt="Aspect of Endless Talons"><span class="tooltip-spell-name d4-codex-text">Aspect of Endless Talons</span></span></a>, which boosts damage significantly. The build is not only easy to gear but also rather simple to play, making it a great choice for anyone trying out the class for the first time. And while Quill Volley still ranks higher on our lists, Razor Wings offers a refreshing change of pace for players who spent Season 6 throwing feathers.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sorcerer &#8211; Ball Lightning</h3>



<p>The Sorcerer might not be dominating this season, but the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/ball-lightning-sorcerer-build/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lightning Ball build</a> is still worth a look. It offers strong mobility and burst damage while being relatively easy to gear compared to other Sorcerer builds. If you are looking for a caster that does not demand an insane grind, this one might be for you.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Rogue &#8211; Rain of Arrows</h3>



<p>Rogues have a standout build this season with <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/rain-of-arrows-rogue-build/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rain of Arrows</a>, which sits at the top for power and versatility. However, it comes with heavy gear requirements, so if you are after something easier to gear for, <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/dance-of-knives-rogue-build/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dance of Knives</a> is a solid choice that also ranks well in Endgame tier lists.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Druid &#8211; Cataclysm </h3>



<p>While the Druid has a new top S-Tier build rising in popularity this season, it ranks lower on this list due to its heavy gear requirements. The <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/cataclysm-druid-build/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cataclysm build</a> relies on multiple endgame items to shine, making it much harder to gear compared to the other options mentioned.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">So, Which Build Should You Pick?</h2>



<p>If you are looking for the easiest S-Tier builds to gear for in Season 7, the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/blood-wave-necromancer-build/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blood Wave Necromancer</a> and <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/hammer-of-the-ancients-barbarian-build/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Earthquake Barbarian</a> are great choices. They are both powerful and accessible, and let you jump into the action without needing a ton of rare items. For something a little different, the Spiritborn&#8217;s Razor Wings and Rogue&#8217;s Dance of Knives are also good picks.</p>



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<p>At the end of the day, the best build is the one you enjoy playing, but if you are after something that is easy to gear and ready to transition into endgame content, these options should help you make a choice! Happy farming, and see you in Sanctuary!</p>


Which S-Tier Build Is Easiest to Gear Up in Diablo 4 Season 7?


<p>Blizzard&#8217;s internal test environment, known as fenrisvendor3, has been updated to Patch 2.3, skipping over 2.2 entirely. The environment typically moves to the next season&#8217;s version when the current one&#8217;s launching, meaning Season 7 (Patch 2.1) is rolling out today as expected. However, the unexpected jump from 2.1 to 2.3 raises some eyebrows.</p>



<p>One possibility is that a larger-than-usual-mid-season update, potentially labeled as 2.2, could be on the horizon before Season 8. Alternatively, this could be a simple internal numbering change, but given Blizzard&#8217;s track record, such an oversight seems unlikely.</p>



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<p>Maybe, Blizzard just wants to test out a major feature well ahead of time.</p>


Diablo 4 Internal Test Server Updated to Patch 2.3 – What It Could Mean for Season 8


<p>Diablo 4&#8217;s Patch 2.1 introduces the highly-anticipated Armory feature, allowing players to switch between builds seamlessly. With the ability to store up to 5 loadouts per character, players can now experiment with different playstyles and adapt to various challenges without the hassle of manually changing gear, skills, Paragon points, and Glyphs!</p>



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<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking to create a <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/speed-farming-tier-list/">speed-farming build</a>, a <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/nightmare-dungeon-push-tier-list/">meta build for endgame content</a>, or a fun, unconventional build, the Armory makes it all possible with a single click.</p>



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<p>Previously, switching builds was a time-consuming process that required manual adjustments, but now in Season 7 you can effortlessly swap between your optimized loadouts, making it easier than ever to tackle other casual and endgame content.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where Can You Find the Armory?</h2>



<p>The armory can be found in major towns across Sanctuary and at the Tree of Whispers, the Training Grounds in Kyovashad, and the Citadel in Nahantu.</p>



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<p>For more details about the feature, check out our <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/armory-guide/">Armory guide</a>.</p>


Diablo 4’s Armory Feature in Patch 2.1: Easily Switch Between Builds


<p>With a new season just around the corner, Blizzard has updated the Nightmare Dungeon rotation with the following Vessel of Hatred and base game dungeons, available in the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/diablo-4-latest-season/">Season of Witchcraft</a>!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Vessel of Hatred Dungeons</h2>



<p>The following VoH dungeons are on rotation in Season 7:</p>



<ul>
<li>Beast Graveyard</li>



<li>Farai Cliffs</li>



<li>Feeding Grounds</li>



<li>Forge of Malice</li>



<li>Forgotten Remains</li>



<li>Hallowed Stones</li>



<li>Hierophant Pyre</li>



<li>Iron Cenotaph</li>



<li>Murmuring Spiral</li>



<li>Putrescent Larder</li>



<li>Razak’s Descent</li>



<li>Remnants of Rage</li>



<li>Ruined Wild</li>



<li>Seething Underpass</li>



<li>Sleepless Hollow</li>



<li>Ularian Sepulcher</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Base Game Dungeons</h2>



<p>The following base game dungeons will be on rotation in the Season of Witchcraft.</p>



<ul>
<li>Black Asylum</li>



<li>Caldera Gate</li>



<li>Dead Man’s Dredge</li>



<li>Derelict Lodge</li>



<li>Forbidden City</li>



<li>Forsaken Quarry</li>



<li>Hallowed Ossuary</li>



<li>Hoarfrost Demise</li>



<li>Kor Dragan Barracks</li>



<li>Light’s Watch</li>



<li>Maulwood</li>



<li>Mercy’s Reach</li>



<li>Nostrava Deepwood</li>



<li>Zenith</li>



<li>Akkhan’s Grasp</li>



<li>Ancient Reservoir</li>



<li>Bastion Of Faith</li>



<li>Belfry Zakara</li>



<li>Blind Burrows</li>



<li>Faceless Shrine</li>



<li>Haunted Refuge</li>



<li>Heathen’s Keep</li>



<li>Iron Hold</li>



<li>Leviathan’s Maw</li>



<li>Lost Keep</li>



<li>Maugan’s Works</li>



<li>Oblivion</li>



<li>Witchwater</li>



<li>Abandoned Mineworks</li>



<li>Collapsed Vault</li>



<li>Conclave</li>



<li>Corrupted Grotto</li>



<li>Deserted Underpass</li>



<li>Forgotten Ruins</li>



<li>Hakan’s Refuge</li>



<li>Halls of the Damned</li>



<li>Heretic’s Asylum</li>



<li>Inferno</li>



<li>Putrid Aquifer</li>



<li>Shivta Ruins</li>



<li>Sirocco Caverns</li>



<li>Sunken Library</li>



<li>Tomb of the Saints</li>



<li>Uldur’s Cave</li>



<li>Vile Hive</li>



<li>Calibel’s Mine</li>



<li>Domhainne Tunnels</li>



<li>Garan Hold</li>



<li>Hive</li>



<li>Howling Warren</li>



<li>Luban’s Rest</li>



<li>Maddux Watch</li>



<li>Mariner’s Refuge</li>



<li>Oldstones</li>



<li>Sarat’s Lair</li>



<li>Sunken Ruins</li>



<li>Whispering Pines</li>



<li>Ancient’s Lament</li>



<li>Betrayer’s Row</li>



<li>Bloodsoaked Crag</li>



<li>Buried Halls</li>



<li>Carrion Fields</li>



<li>Champion’s Demise</li>



<li>Charnel House</li>



<li>Grinning Labyrinth</li>



<li>Komdor Temple</li>



<li>Mournfield</li>



<li>Path of the Blind</li>



<li>Sealed Archives</li>



<li>Seaside Descent</li>
</ul>


Diablo 4 Season 7 Nightmare Dungeon Rotation


<p>With Diablo 4 <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/witchcraft-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Season 7</a> kicking off today, let&#8217;s take a moment to revisit the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/news/diablo-4s-welcome-back-boost-level-50-and-altars-of-lilith-unlocked/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Welcome Back Boost topic</a> and clear up any confusion about how it works, especially for those new to the game or returning after some time away.</p>



<p>The Welcome Back Boost is a feature for the Eternal Realm that lets you quickly bring one character up to Level 50 (or two characters if you own <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/vessel-of-hatred-overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vessel of Hatred</a>). You can pick from three builds specific to your class and get a full set of Legendary gear. It also unlocks all Altars of Lilith and gives you plenty of resources, making it easier to jump back in without grinding from scratch.</p>



<p>But <strong>here is the important part:</strong> the boost is only for the Eternal Realm. It will not work on the <a href="https://www.icy-veins.com/d4/guides/diablo-4-season-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seasonal Realm</a>, where you will always need to create a fresh character starting at Level 1 for each new season. This system keeps the Seasonal Realm fair, with everyone starting on the same footing to experience the new content, rewards, and challenges.</p>



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<p>Blizzard&#8217;s decision to keep the boost restricted to the Eternal Realm helps to make sure that the Seasonal Realm remains fair and competitive for everyone, staying true to the franchise&#8217;s tradition of seasonal resets. This approach has been consistent across previous Diablo games, and there is no indication that it will ever change.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Use the Welcome Back Boost?</h2>



<p>The boost is great for anyone wanting to pick up where they left off in the Eternal Realm, especially if you have been away for a while because it provides a fast way to run new, higher-level, content, try out new builds, and enjoy the game without starting over.</p>



<p>On the other hand, if you are looking to check out Season 7&#8217;s new mechanics and rewards, you will need to start fresh in the Seasonal Realm. The boost might sound tempting, but it&#8217;s important to remember that it is only available for Eternal Realm characters.</p>


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