Summary
Blizzard has confirmed changes will be made to the way Rawhide and Iron Chunks work inDiablo 4following complaints and criticism from players. Both of these items are used to upgrade items like armor, weapons, and jewelry, making them crucial for players aiming to turn their character into a demon-slaying god. However, the drop rates for both Rawhide and Iron Chunks are quite low, leading developer Blizzard to address this issue directly in a newDiablo 4update.
Serving as the fourth mainline entry in Blizzard’s decades-old ARPG franchise,Diablo 4was officially released in 2023. While still following the tried-and-trueDiabloformula,Diablo 4introduces several new features, such as gameplay tweaks and improvements, changes to crafting, and stunning new next-gen visuals.Diablo 4has enjoyed continued support and multiple updates over the last year, keeping the game fresh and drawing plenty of new players into the fray. This does not mean there haven’t been complaints aboutDiablo 4,however, with Blizzard now addressing one of the game’s most notorious issues head-on.
Following complaints from players, a buff is being added to the game to solve issues regarding Iron Chunks and Rawhide. Global Director of Community forDiabloAdam Fletcher announced in a recent post on Twitter that Rawhide and Iron Chunks will both be getting adjusted in a newDiablo 4hotfix. While it’s unclear what exactly will changes the fix will bring, it’s clear Blizzard is aware of the complaints regardingDiablo 4’s crafting materials.
Blizzard Confirms Changes to Diablo 4’s Crafting Materials
Iron Chunks and Rawhide already received buffs to their drop rates inDiablo 4’s most recent patch, but this was still not enough for players, with many heading to social media and other online forums to express their frustration about farming these helpful items. Rawhide can be obtained from various wildlife and beasts withinDiablo 4. Iron Chunks can be found in veins around theDiablo 4map but are also sometimes dropped by elites.
This announcement comes just weeks after the release ofDiablo 4’s first DLC,Vessel of Hatred, which brought a multitude of changes and improvements to the base game. Alongside new weapons, armor, and items,Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatredalso introduced a new class called Spiritborn. This is a brand-new class for theDiablofranchise and gives players four different guardian spirits they can choose to build. These four spirits include the gorilla, jaguar, centipede, and eagle, each offeringDiablo 4players a chance to utilize their own unique play styles. Of course,Vessel of Hatredalso includes new monsters, dungeons, and strongholds to enjoy, as well as new storylines and quests, complete with highly-detailed cutscenes, which have become a staple within theDiablofranchise.
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