Other important updates include:
Needleflair Aspect: Explosion chance increased to 60%.
Assimilation Aspect: Fortify generation reduced for Diablo 4 Items better balance.
Aspect of the Dire Whirlwind: Buffs now persist for 5 seconds after Whirlwind ends, drastically improving uptime.
Aspect of Numbing Wrath: Fortify scaling adjusted to a percentage of Max Life, ensuring tank builds still benefit.
Class Balance Changes
Each class has received broad tuning, but the Barbarian, Druid, and Necromancer have seen the most significant overhauls:
Barbarian:
Kick and Leap now scale with Attack Speed, making the class feel faster and smoother.
Iron Skin now grants 30% Max Life and a stronger barrier, reinforcing its tank role.
Whirlwind builds see critical buffs thanks to the Dire Whirlwind Aspect and the Bane of Ahjad-Den unique rework.
Druid:
Fortify generation has been massively toned down across skills, aligning with Blizzard's goal of reducing "unkillable" builds.
Grizzly Rage has been simplified for consistency - less ramp-up, more raw power.
Spirit Boons like Bolster now grant lower Fortify but maintain utility, encouraging more active defense management.
Necromancer:
Minion AI improvements make skeletons more responsive to player targeting.
Corpse Explosion and Blighted Corpse Explosion both deal higher damage.
Kalan's Edict and Diablo 4 materials for sale Supernatural Blood Surge now grant larger, more predictable damage bonuses - shifting Necros toward an aggressive, fast-paced minion commander archetype.