Diablo 4 Season 8: Belial's Return and Boss Power Update

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Diablo 4's Season 8 "Belial's Return" launches with a fearsome new boss that players must first defeat in ambush form before facing his supreme version.

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Lair Bosses no longer require materials to summon, now dropping "Hoards" that players unlock with special keys, with bosses divided into three difficulty tiers.

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The new Boss Powers system lets players harness 24 different abilities from defeated foes, equipping one main power and three modifiers for deadly combinations.

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Whirlwind Barbarians rejoice as the skill's damage jumps from 32% to 52%, while Druids see their Raven companions' damage nearly triple from 31% to 90%.

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Battle Pass fans will need to adapt to the Reliquary system, where Favor Tokens earned from monsters and quests unlock rewards across different categories.

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Starting May 6, 2025, the Berserk manga collaboration brings special Behelit items that can be traded for unique cosmetic rewards.

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Last-minute balance changes toned down overpowered Boss abilities, with Andariel's Flaming Skull damage slashed from 1800% to 450% and Belial receiving extra health.

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Quality-of-life improvements include better inventory sorting, party teleportation options, and cross-class cosmetic unlocks for a smoother gameplay experience.

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The Spiritborn class receives significant buffs with Rushing Claw damage increasing to 80% and the new Sunbird's Gorget unique creating devastating firestorms.

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