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Blizzard Releases Hotfix for Diablo 4 Season 5, Targeting Overpowered Enemies
Blizzard Entertainment has rolled out a new Hotfix for Diablo 4 Season 5, addressing concerns regarding excessive damage dealt by various enemies in the game.
The recent season has faced some criticism, with fans humorously referring to it as the “Season of Infernal Bugs.” Issues arose following the deployment of Patch 1.5.1 and the accompanying Mother’s Blessing event, which failed to mitigate player frustrations.
The newly implemented Hotfix for Patch 1.5.1 prioritizes the adjustment of enemy damage scaling, specifically focusing on the Desecrators in the Infernal Hordes. Players have expressed their concerns regarding these formidable foes, noting how they seem to overshadow even notorious characters like Uber Lilith in terms of difficulty.
According to the official Blizzard forums, the Hotfix is notably more concise than its comprehensive predecessor, which spanned over 10,000 words. Key changes from the Hotfix include:
- Damage adjustments for several enemies that were inflicting unintended higher damage:
- Desecrator in Infernal Horde
- Beasts in the Ice encounter and their summoned minions
- Hellborne enemies
- Various improvements to performance and stability.
These adjustments come as a relief to the community, particularly the nerf of the Desecrators, which players had been advocating for after experiencing their overpowering damage output. Many have reported instances of being eliminated in one hit, even with considerable defensive measures in play.
One user on the Diablo 4 Subreddit detailed a particularly frustrating experience, stating, “I just got taken down in T6 Hordes as a Druid with 85k HP, Earthen Bulwark up, and about 60% damage reduction while Unstoppable.” Others echoed similar sentiments, suggesting that the damage inflicted by Desecrators appeared bugged, as they could eliminate players regardless of their level or gear.
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With the recent changes, players can expect a more balanced encounter with Desecrators moving forward. While challenges remain in Infernal Hordes, the adjustments appear to restore some level of fairness and enjoyment for the player community.
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