Diablo Immortal just got its most generous feature yet

Date:
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Description:
After the latest Diablo Immortal update, you can switch character class at no cost.

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Diablo Immortal now lets you regularly change character class, and wont even charge you for doing so.

The class change mechanic was rolled out in the latest Diablo Immortal
update, allowing you to flexibly switch between classes completely for free. Youre now able to swap once every seven days and can keep switching between all six Diablo Immortal classes as many times as you like.

In the updates patch notes , Blizzard said it won't monetize the system either, and has no current plans to allow players to purchase the ability to change classes more frequently. When you change to a new class for the first time, youll be able to alter the appearance of your character and reset your Paragon talent tree. Youll also be given a batch of placeholder gear for your new class, which will be set at an equivalent rank to the gear you were using before the swap.

Class-specific cosmetics and gear wont carry over, but theyll be available in your inventory if you want to use them in the future. All of your social groups, including clans and Warbands, will also be preserved.

To change class, youll need to visit the Shifting Flames brazier in
Westmarch. The feature is only available for characters at level 35 and over, so youll need to spend a few hours with the game before swapping. Free for
all (Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment)

Its a fairly generous system. Youre able to swap classes at no loss to your wallet or in-game stats, encouraging you to test out the different character types before settling on your favorite.

Although you need to reach level 35, that's not necessarily a bad thing. The threshold should encourage you to learn the intricacies of a class before being able to dismiss it. Forced to stick with your chosen class, you might discover aspects of its playstyle that you would have otherwise missed if you switched immediately.

Given the games aggressive microtransactions and hidden player caps that punish free-to-play players , its a little odd that this class change
mechanic is entirely free. But its not totally surprising. Theres a clear business motivation behind it: players who are able to freely swap classes without having to start Diablo Immortal from scratch are likely to stick with the game for longer. With greater playtime comes more opportunities to drop money on microtransactions.

Still, were not complaining about the freebie. No other Diablo game allows
you to switch class after character creation.

The update rolled out a bunch of other changes, too. Youll find a new
six-part endgame quest that scales with your paragon level, the Amber Blades cosmetic set in the in-game shop, and 36 new legendary items that cater to damage-over-time effects. You can nab access to Diablo 4's beta right now by getting a permanent tattoo



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