Diablo 30th Anniversary: Diablo Clone Spawns and 15% Vendor Discounts Confirmed
Diablo II: Resurrected is gearing up for a massive celebration. To mark the 30th anniversary of the franchise, Blizzard is launching a special event titled 'Legacy of Terror,' which coincides with the start of Ladder Season 16. The event promises significant gameplay shifts, including guaranteed boss spawns and substantial economic advantages for players.
The 'Legacy of Terror' event is scheduled to run from 10:00 AM KST on Saturday, November 14, until 10:00 AM KST on Friday, November 20. Notably, the festivities are not restricted to competitive players; the event is open to both Ladder and Non-Ladder participants.
Boss Spawns and Economic Buffs
One of the most significant additions during this period is the guaranteed appearance of the Diablo Clone (Uber Diablo). On Hell difficulty, the Clone is set to spawn every six hours, replacing a Super Unique monster. Defeating this entity grants players the Annihilus Small Charm, widely known in the community as the 'Anni Charm.'
The event also introduces several environmental and economic changes. On difficulty levels where Baal has been defeated, all zones will simultaneously transform into Terror Zones. Furthermore, players on these difficulties will find a permanent portal to the Secret Cow Level located in the Rogue Encampment, bypassing the need to travel through Tristram. To further assist players, a 100% Magic Find bonus will be active across all difficulties, and vendor prices—including costs for Gambling—will be reduced by 15%.
Ladder Season 16 and Item Changes
Alongside the anniversary, Ladder Season 16 introduces the 'Reign of the Warlock' update. This season brings notable shifts to item availability and mechanics. Ten items that were previously restricted to the Ladder will now be accessible in Online Non-Ladder modes. Additionally, the buffs introduced in Patch 3.4—which affected specific Unique items, the 'Isenhart's Armory' set, and the 'Eternity' Runeword—will be applied to both Online Ladder and Offline modes.
The 'Eternity' Runeword is receiving a significant overhaul. In addition to 5-socket melee weapons, it can now be crafted in 5-socket missile weapons and bows. The stat adjustments include a +30% Increased Attack Speed bonus and an increase in Enhanced Damage from the previous 260–310% to a new range of 300–390%. Furthermore, the 'Level 8 Revive (88 Charges)' affix has been replaced with a flat '+5 to Revive,' removing the previous charge limit on the ability.