Diablo 4 Season 3: All New Details Revealed By Blizzard

After a long wait, Blizzard has finally unveiled a look at the upcoming next season of Diablo 4. With the current season coming to an end, we're very excited to see what Diablo 4 Season 3 will bring to the table. Luckily, the developers gave us a glimpse of the season with a very jam-packed trailer.

Here's all the new details revealed by Blizzard.

Diablo 4 Season 3 Release Date

The new season will launch on January 23, 10AM PST. It will shortly right after the end of the current season and it's coming with a lot of new things that veterans and newcomers will certainly enjoy.

A highly anticipated Diablo 4 Developer Update Livestream is set to take place on January 18 at 9 a.m. PST. During this livestream event, the developers will provide a comprehensive exploration of all the intricate details surrounding what the Season of the Construct has in store for players.

Season of the Construct

As with past seasons, this one is coming with a specific theme as specified by the title. This season is titled Season of the Construct and the new features are centered mostly on the idea of these machines. From new bosses to pets, there's certainly lots to look forward to in the new season.

All New Features in Diablo 4 Season 3

In this part of the guide, we're going to list down all of the new features coming in the next season. There's going to be a lot to digest so buckle up!

New Questline

Zoltan Kulle, is set to make a remarkable return in the Season of the Construct. Intriguingly, it is revealed that an ancient technology, the Loom, once crafted by Zoltan and Ayuzhan of Caldeum, has fallen into the hands of the demon Malphas. Disturbingly, Malphas is harnessing the power of the Loom against Sanctuary, posing a new and formidable threat.

To confront this peril, you will embark on a journey to Gatehall, a town located beneath Kehjistan. This serves as the gateway to accessing the Vaults, treacherous hazards, and constructs that can be utilized to enhance the strength of your character. The Loom, a creation of Zoltan Kulle and Ayuzhan, becomes a pivotal element in your ongoing struggle against the encroaching threat to Sanctuary.

Confirmed as the main antagonist for the Season of the Construct, Malphas stands as a formidable foe. You must navigate the challenges of Gatehall, overcome the hazards within the Vaults, and ultimately face Malphas in an epic showdown.

Seneschal Companions

By going through the campaign, you'll acquire a valuable ally - your very own Seneschal Companion. This loyal companion will stand by your side in battle throughout the season, and what makes it even more exciting is the ability to customize it using Governing and Tuning Stones. You can equip your companion with up to 2 Governing Stones and 6 Tuning Stones, with each Governing Stone corresponding to a specific attack and each set of three Tuning Stones augmenting the ability.

The Season of the Construct introduces a total of 12 Governing Stones and 27 Tuning Stones, serving as your primary means of progression, akin to how Vampiric Powers functioned in Season 2. Governing Stones will alter the attack type of your Seneschal Companion, while Tuning Stones will modify the attack itself, influencing aspects such as the number of projectiles or the damage type.

The acquisition of Governing and Tuning Stones is tied to Vaults, a new category of dungeons available during the Season of the Construct.

The Stones are very valuable assets to your journey and Blizzard has revealed what you can get.

Governing Stones:

• Autodefense: The Seneschal Construct activates an anti material field around itself shooting down enemy projectiles. Can not shoot down Boss or Player projectiles.
• Bushwhack: Quickly ambush dealing damage to each target. May strike the same target multiple times.
• Firefly: Deploy a small construct that lands on the target and explodes 3 times, dealing damage.
• Focus Fire: The Seneschal Construct channels a ray of fire onto targets dealing damage to each over time.
• Gyrate: The Seneschal Construct whirls its legs around quickly dealing damage to all surrounding enemies.
• Impale: Perform a line attack to all enemies in front of the Seneschal Construct dealing damage.
• Lightning Bolt: Launch a bolt of Lightning at the target dealing damage. Arcs to other targets dealing a portion of the original damage.
• Protect: The Seneschal Construct materializes a protective Barrier on the player for a portion of their Maximum Life.
• Reconstruct: The Seneschal Construct channels a reconstruction beam Healing the player for a portion of their Maximum Life over time.
• Slash: Pummel enemies in front of the Seneschal Construct dealing damage.
• Tempest: Electrically charge an enemy causing it to deal damage to themselves and additional each second over time. If the enemy is killed, Tempest spreads to another enemy gaining additional time and bonus damage. These bonuses are also applied if Tempest is reapplied onto the same enemy.

Tuning Stone Abilities:

• Voluminous Support: The supported skill's effect size is increased.
• Swift Support: The supported Skill gains an Attack Speed bonus.
• Breaking Support: Damage from the supported Skill instantly destroys enemy Barrier effects. In addition, there is a chance to make enemies Vulnerable for 2 seconds.
• Tactical Support: Decrease the cooldown of the supported Skill.
• Efficiency Support: When the supporting skill deals damage, you gain Critical Strike Chance to the same target's hit.
• Devastation Support: Supported Skill gains a Critical Strike Damage bonus.
• Safeguard Support: When used, the supported Skill grants Damage Reduction to you.
• Frigid Support: A portion of the supported Skill's damage dealt is applied as Cold damage over time and applies Chill.
• Burning Support: A portion of he supported Skill's damage is applied as Burning damage over time. Burning enemies take bonus Critical Strike Damage from the Seneschal Construct.
• Electrocution Support: A portion of the supported skill's damage dealt is applied as Lightning damage over time and has a chance to Stun enemies.
• Bleeding Support: A portion of the supported skill's damage dealt is applied as Bleeding damage over time. Enemies take bonus Bleeding damage from all sources while moving.
• Poison Support: A portion of the supported skill's damage dealt is applied as Poison damage over time. This poison has a chance each second to spread all Poison damage to an additional enemy.
• Dusk Support: A portion of the supported Skill's damage dealt is applied as Shadow damage over time. Afflicted enemies who attack have a chance for their attacks to be interrupted. Does not interrupt Bosses.
• Duration Support: Supported Skills have their durations increased.
• Fortify Support: When the Seneschal Construct uses the supported Skill, you gain Fortify. Skills with slower attack speeds or skills with cooldowns will increase the amount of Fortify granted.
• Resource Support: Player gains an amount of Primary Resource when the supporting Skill first deals damage.
• Initiative Support: The supported Skill will cause the Seneschal Construct to teleport to the target if out of range. Can only occur once every so often.
• Arcing Support: The supported Skill can hit additional enemies.
• Multishot Support: Supported Projectile skills launch additional projectiles.
• Piercing Support: The supported Projectile Skill will pierce multiple enemies.
• Gripping Support: Damage and effects done by the supporting Skill to Distant enemies pulls them towards the Seneschal Construct. Can only occur once every so often per enemy.
• Registered Damage Support: Any damage caused from the supported Skill is registered. The registered damage explodes at effectiveness when the target dies as Fire damage.
• Seeking Support: The supported Projectile Skill will auto-seek enemies for a limited duration.
• Slowing Support: Damage from the supported Skill Slows enemy movement speed for a limited duration. The closer the enemy is to the Seneschal Construct, the greater the Slow amount. Enemies may be slowed up to a maximum amount.
• Mockery Support: Damage done by the supporting Skill Taunts enemies hit for a limited duration of time. This can only occur once every so often per enemy. Does not work on bosses.

There are two Tuning Stones that have yet to be revealed by Blizzard. These are Genesis and Evernight. They're expected to be the most powerful of the stones.

The Gauntlet And Leaderboards

In the upcoming season of Diablo 4, a beloved feature from Diablo 3 is making a triumphant return. The much-anticipated addition, known as The Gauntlet, draws inspiration from Diablo 3's Challenge Rifts but introduces exciting new elements.

Unfortunately, the Gauntlet won't be available at launch but will instead be released during the latter parts of the season.

The Gauntlet diverges from its predecessor by allowing players to guide their own characters through weekly challenges, adding a personalized touch to the experience. Similar to Challenge Rifts, The Gauntlet revolves around a weekly endgame challenge dungeon with the primary objective of defeating all adversaries as swiftly as possible. What sets it apart is the competitive aspect, as players strive to outpace their peers and climb leaderboards tailored for each class. Special rankings are also available for hardcore characters and solo challengers.
To enter these dungeons, you'll need to use a new resource called 'Vault Sigils.' Once inside, you'll face an array of traps and hazards, all interacting with a fresh mechanic known as 'Zoltun's Warding.' Essentially, you'll have a meter that depletes each time you're struck by these environmental dangers.

Successfully navigating the dungeon without depleting 'Zoltun's Warding' will earn you a highly sought-after reward - the Wardwoven Chest. This special chest offers an increased chance of granting Legendary items, making it a coveted prize for those who master the challenges within the Vault Dungeons. Additionally, you can use another new resource, 'Pearls of Warding,' to modify these dungeons, introducing higher difficulty levels but also enhancing potential rewards.

Vault Sigils, your ticket to these dungeons, will start dropping in World Tier 3. As you progress through the Season of the Construct, engage with these Vault Dungeons, testing your skills against various traps and hazards while aiming for the ultimate reward - the Wardwoven Chest filled with the promise of powerful Legendary items.

The highest-scoring players earn a coveted spot on special leaderboards, showcasing the top 1,000 participants and resetting weekly. The elite top 10 performers secure a permanent place in the Hall of the Ancients, adding a prestigious element to the weekly competition.

Addressing a common gripe from Diablo 3, The Gauntlet allows players to utilize their personal characters for attempts, adding a layer of personalization to this exciting weekly challenge. As Diablo 4 enthusiasts eagerly anticipate engaging endgame content, The Gauntlet emerges as a dynamic addition, providing a fresh and competitive objective for players to pursue while honing their skills in this distinctive dungeon experience.

New Quality of Life Updates

In Diablo 4's Season 3, a host of exciting quality-of-life improvements is set to enhance the player experience. One major change that players will surely welcome is the constant activity of Hell Tides, with only a brief 5-minute break occurring each hour. This alteration ensures a more dynamic and engaging encounter with Hellspawn, providing increased opportunities to collect Cinders and reap their accompanying rewards.

Additionally, a highly anticipated feature is making its debut - extra Stash Tabs. Fans have been eagerly awaiting this addition since the game's launch in June 2023. Now, players can enjoy expanded storage space for their adventuring needs, providing greater convenience.

Among the notable quality-of-life updates, PC players will now have the option to utilize the W-A-S-D keys for enhanced movement, offering an alternative to mouse navigation. This feature allows for smoother traversal through dungeons and above-ground environments.

The list of improvements extends further, encompassing enhancements such as the ability to reallocate skill trees, improved UI for gold trading, increased rates for obtaining items required to summon the Beast in the Ice, and more.

New Cosmetics, New Battle Pass

Completing the Season of the Construct Journey is a rewarding endeavor, granting players new Legendary Aspects, the coveted Awoken Adamant Armor, and 3 Scrolls of Amnesia. These scrolls provide a valuable opportunity for a free Skill Tree and Paragon Board reset, allowing players to fine-tune their character builds.

The Season of the Construct Battle Pass introduces 90 Reward Tiers, comprising 28 Free Tiers and 62 Premium Tiers. Players can anticipate a wealth of cosmetics, emotes, and Platinum as rewards. Additionally, three new Seasonal blessings are set to enhance the player's journey:

• Urn of Enduring Grace: Boosts the duration of Shrine effects.
• Urn of Tuning: Increases the chance to receive an additional Tuning Stone from Wardwoven chests.
• Urn of Whispers: Amplifies the chance to receive a Greater Collection from Whisper rewards.

For those looking to enhance their style while delving into the new Vault Dungeons, the in-game shop will showcase the Barbarian Lord Eater Cosmetic Bundle. This bundle includes the Lord Eater's Armor Set, 2 Lord Eater's Weapon Cosmetics, and a Lord Eater's Legend marking - a perfect addition for those seeking both power and style in their adventures. The Season of the Construct promises a wealth of content and rewards, ensuring an exciting and fulfilling experience for all Diablo 4 players.

Ready For The New Season

The new season arrives next week. There's still a lot of time to complete the battle pass for season 2 just in case you've still yet to finish it.