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Popular Diablo 4 Spiritborn build being nerfed as it ruins the game for everyone

One Diablo 4 Spiritborn build has been ruining the game for everyone else, so much so that Blizzard's about to nerf it. The Spiritborn Evade setup might not be Vessel of Hatred's most powerful, but far too many players are using it at once. It's so bad that Helltides and other events are completely ruined by lag, as players overuse the Storm Feathers ability so much that it slows down the servers.

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Having replayed Diablo 2, Diablo 4 is now the series' best game

Before playing Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, my favorite Blizzard game ever made was Diablo 2. Dripping with darkness, and oozing malice, Diablo 2 set the tone for the ARPG genre, inspiring generations of games like Path of Exile and, more recently, indie competitors like Last Epoch. There's no denying that the Dark Wanderer's saga of strife changed the course of videogame history, but having played Diablo 2 Resurrected while I waited for Vessel of Hatred to drop, the rose-tinted glasses have come off.

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Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred hotfix makes endgame gear crafting much smoother

With Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred finally upon us, the PCGamesN team has all been working hard on perfecting our ideal builds in the new DLC for the Blizzard RPG. If you've finished the campaign, your journey has only just begun - now it's time to get that endgame gear, earn your Paragon points, and take on challenges such as the Kurast Undercity and Dark Citadel. That's a grind that can be quite a daunting task, but it's just become a lot easier thanks to a new Diablo 4 hotfix providing a hefty buff to drop rates for one of its most necessary crafting materials.

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How to farm Diablo 4 Forgotten Souls

How do you farm Forgotten Souls in Diablo 4? Diablo 4 isn't over once you've completed the campaign. There is a whole new world of endgame content to discover, alongside seasonal stories and features, and Helltide events are just one of those post-campaign mechanics. They're also the best way to farm valuable resources including Forgotten Souls.

D4 Forgotten Souls are a D4 salvage item, though the best way to get them in greater quantities is via Helltide events, as you'll need to salvage some pretty valuable gear to even get a chance at seeing a Forgotten Soul. They're used to upgrade Sacred and Ancestral weapons, and you need them in order to perfect your best D4 builds in the RPG game, so here's how to farm Forgotten Souls after Diablo 4 endgame.

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