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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is the first Expansion Pack for Diablo 4 and | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is the first Expansion Pack for Diablo 4 and was '''released on 8 October 2024.''' This is a paid for expansion that expands the Diablo 4 storyline. It was announced at Blizzcon on 3rd October 2023. | ||
== Arriving at the End of Diablo 4 == | == Arriving at the End of Diablo 4 == | ||
At the end of Diablo 4, the Wanderer (you) and the young scholar Neyrelle, arrive at the Cathedral of Hatred to capture [[Lilith]] in a Soulstone that Donan, a member of the Horadrim, has created. However, Neyrelle, believing Mephisto to be the greater threat, captures his essence instead. Before Lilith arrives Neyrelle leaves the Cathedral through a red portal and at some point returns to the Horadric Vault ([https:// | At the end of Diablo 4, the Wanderer (you) and the young scholar Neyrelle, arrive at the Cathedral of Hatred to capture [[Lilith]] in a Soulstone that Donan, a member of the Horadrim, has created. However, Neyrelle, believing Mephisto to be the greater threat, captures his essence instead. Before Lilith arrives Neyrelle leaves the Cathedral through a red portal and at some point returns to the Horadric Vault <small>([https://www.purediablo.com/diablo4/map/?markerId=marker_1728386483264 Map])</small> in the Mistral Woods where she pens a goodbye letter to Lorath (the last remaining Horadrim) explaining her departure and intention to take care of the Mephisto problem herself. Meanwhile, the Wanderer is left to defeat Lilith, reducing her to ash, presumably never to be seen again. | ||
However, this is Diablo so that is not an absolute given. | However, this is Diablo so that is not an absolute given. | ||
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=== Location === | === Location === | ||
Our journey in Vessel of Hatred takes us to the southern coast of the western isles, south of Gea Kul <small>([https://www.purediablo.com/diablo4/map/?markerId=marker_1728386483112 Map])</small> and Zarbinzet <small>([https://www.purediablo.com/diablo4/map/?markerId=marker_1727636222885 Map])</small>. We will begin the adventure at River Gate in [[Nahantu]], previously closed off from the rest of Sanctuary for the last several decades, and from Lilith’s influence. However, Kurast and its docks, last visited in Diablo 2, will serve as the central hub. Travincal and its subterranean areas will also play their part. | |||
You can view what the area looked like in Diablo 2:Resurrected in the drop-down gallery below. | |||
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!<big>+</big> Expand to see how Nehantu looked during Diablo 2. | |||
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<gallery widths="320" perrow="3" mode="nolines"> | <gallery widths="320" perrow="3" mode="nolines"> | ||
File:Kurast Docks as seen in Diablo 2.jpg|Kurast Docks as they appeared in Diablo 2 | File:Kurast Docks as seen in Diablo 2.jpg|Kurast Docks as they appeared in Diablo 2 | ||
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File:Arachnid Lair below Spider Forest in Torjan Jungles.jpg|Arachnid Lair below Spider Forest in Torajan Jungles as seen in Diablo 2 Resurrected. Flame Spider and Poison Spinners attack the Sorceress and her Mercenary. | File:Arachnid Lair below Spider Forest in Torjan Jungles.jpg|Arachnid Lair below Spider Forest in Torajan Jungles as seen in Diablo 2 Resurrected. Flame Spider and Poison Spinners attack the Sorceress and her Mercenary. | ||
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The geography of the land is quite varied, from the thick flora and fauna of the Nahantu (referred to as the Torajan Jungles by outsiders) (think Flayer Jungle in Diablo 2) to the barren expanse of the Teganze Plateau. It is also home to the Field of Giants as well as the dark, dank depths of the Kurast Sewers. | The geography of the land is quite varied, from the thick flora and fauna of the Nahantu (referred to as the Torajan Jungles by outsiders) (think Flayer Jungle in Diablo 2) to the barren expanse of the Teganze Plateau. It is also home to the Field of Giants as well as the dark, dank depths of the Kurast Sewers. | ||
[[File:Nahantu Map.jpg|alt=Nahantu Annotated Map|center|thumb|800x800px|Nahantu Annotated Map]] | |||
<div class="linkbox">[[Nahantu | Nahantu Guide]]</div> | |||
You can see in the map below how we have navigated our way around Sanctuary in all of the Diablo games including Vessel of Hatred. | |||
[[File:Diablo Franchise Release Timeline and Act Locations.jpg|alt=Diablo Timeline and Act Locations|center|Diablo Franchise Release Timeline and where Acts in each game and expansion pack have focussed|900x900px]] | [[File:Diablo Franchise Release Timeline and Act Locations.jpg|alt=Diablo Timeline and Act Locations|center|Diablo Franchise Release Timeline and where Acts in each game and expansion pack have focussed|900x900px]] | ||
One area that appears in Diablo 4 but in nametag only is The Lost City of Ureh. This place has never appeared in a Diablo game, however, it was intended to be a location in Diablo 3 and made a fleeting appearance in that game's announcement video. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2TpNQhfkp4&t=56&ab_channel=Wacraft3Archive Diablo 4 official announcement cinematic.]</ref> It has only appeared in the Diablo novel ''The Kingdom of Shadow'' (Buy [https://amzn.to/3RA9Ido US] - [https://amzn.to/4arHnh0 UK]). It hasn't featured in Diablo 4 but we have been within spitting distance of it and in fact, the steps to it are merely blocked. For now. It may well not feature in Vessel of Hatred but it's opening up at some point. | |||
One area that appears in Diablo 4 but in nametag only is [[The Lost City of Ureh]]. This place has never appeared in a Diablo game, however, it was intended to be a location in Diablo 3 and made a fleeting appearance in that game's announcement video. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2TpNQhfkp4&t=56&ab_channel=Wacraft3Archive Diablo 4 official announcement cinematic.]</ref> It has only appeared in the Diablo novel ''The Kingdom of Shadow'' (Buy [https://amzn.to/3RA9Ido US] - [https://amzn.to/4arHnh0 UK]). It hasn't featured in Diablo 4 but we have been within spitting distance of it and in fact, the steps to it are merely blocked. For now. It may well not feature in Vessel of Hatred but it's opening up at some point. | |||
[[File:Lost City of Ureh - hidden steps.jpg|alt=The site of the City of Ureh is just north east of Zarbinzet.|none|thumb|900x900px|The site of the City of Ureh is just north of Zarbinzet.]] | [[File:Lost City of Ureh - hidden steps.jpg|alt=The site of the City of Ureh is just north east of Zarbinzet.|none|thumb|900x900px|The site of the City of Ureh is just north of Zarbinzet.]] | ||
[[File:Steps up to The Lost City of Ureh.jpg|Steps up to The Lost City of Ureh are blocked in Diablo 4.|alt=Steps up to The Lost City of Ureh are blocked in Diablo 4.|thumb|none|900x900px]] | [[File:Steps up to The Lost City of Ureh.jpg|Steps up to The Lost City of Ureh are blocked in Diablo 4.|alt=Steps up to The Lost City of Ureh are blocked in Diablo 4.|thumb|none|900x900px]] | ||
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Blizzard deliberated whether to reintroduce a classic class from the past or to offer something new. Ultimately they decided to go with something completely new to the game series. | Blizzard deliberated whether to reintroduce a classic class from the past or to offer something new. Ultimately they decided to go with something completely new to the game series. | ||
'''The Spiritborn''' | '''The [[Spiritborn]]''' was the new class in the expansion for Diablo 4. <ref name="class">[https://www.purediablo.com/spiritborn-class-revealed-pets-are-here Spiritborn announced]</ref> Spiritborn are native to the jungles of Nahantu, where Vessel of Hatred takes place, and they are said to be deeply rooted in the elements of nature and the spiritual realm. | ||
Prior to the expansion launch in October 2023 Diablo 4 game files were datamined <ref name="datamine">[https://www.purediablo.com/diablo-4-loh-expansion-at-blizzcon-2023-or-not Vessel of Hatred Datamined - Gazerrick]</ref> that mentioned the Spiritborn along with details that the class taps into two resources. Vigor and Alliegance fuel physical vitality and endurance and, through their spirit connection to nature, call upon spirits of nature to aid them. | |||
<bluepost>"Spiritborn are apex predators built for the jungle with a flow and feel I can't wait for you to experience." - ''Brent Gibson, Game Director''</bluepost> | <bluepost>"Spiritborn are apex predators built for the jungle with a flow and feel I can't wait for you to experience." - ''Brent Gibson, Game Director''</bluepost> | ||
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<div class="linkbox">[[Spiritborn| Read all about The Spiritborn]]</div> | <div class="linkbox">[[Spiritborn| Read all about The Spiritborn]]</div> | ||
=== Campaign === | |||
As there was no break between Season 5 and Season 6 which started when Vessel of Hatred launched, players had to complete the Vessel of Hatred campaign to unlock the "Skip Campaign" feature for any subsequent characters.<ref>[https://x.com/PezRadar/status/1824086261105037782 Players must complete campaign]</ref> | |||
===Mercenaries=== | ===Mercenaries=== | ||
Mercenaries were added in the expansion and you can recruit them to fight alongside you and level up as you progress. | |||
<bluepost>The Mercenaries were designed to replicate that small-party experience. You're going to see mercenary builds that may complement certain classes that already exist in the game. So if you're running around as a Sorcerer and you need someone out there playing a little bit of a tanking role we've taken that into account with all the mercenary types you would see. - ''Brent Gibson, Game Director, Blizzard, 12 July 2024''</bluepost> | <bluepost>The Mercenaries were designed to replicate that small-party experience. You're going to see mercenary builds that may complement certain classes that already exist in the game. So if you're running around as a Sorcerer and you need someone out there playing a little bit of a tanking role we've taken that into account with all the mercenary types you would see. - ''Brent Gibson, Game Director, Blizzard, 12 July 2024''</bluepost> | ||
[[File:Mercenaries.jpg|alt=Mercenaries introduced in Vessel of Hatred|center|Mercenaries introduced in Vessel of Hatred|thumb|900x506px]] | |||
[[ | <div class="linkbox">[[Mercenaries|Read more about the Mercenaries]]</div> | ||
===Pets=== | ===Pets=== | ||
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Neyrelle is following in the footsteps of a Prophet of Light and is looking for answers about what to do with Mephisto’s Soulstone as his spirit pushes against her every step of the way. | Neyrelle is following in the footsteps of a Prophet of Light and is looking for answers about what to do with Mephisto’s Soulstone as his spirit pushes against her every step of the way. | ||
Whilst Blizzard hasn't elaborated more than this in regards to Vessel of Hatred, the compendium released in June of 2023, [https://amzn.to/4a7JS7O| ''Diablo: The Book of Lorath''] picks up the story after Neyrelle sets off across the Twin Seas. | Whilst Blizzard hasn't elaborated more than this in regards to Vessel of Hatred, the compendium released in June of 2023, [https://amzn.to/4a7JS7O| ''Diablo: The Book of Lorath''] picks up the story after Neyrelle sets off across the Twin Seas at the end of Diablo 4. | ||
Neyrelle is certain that Lorath will follow her and so leaves letters in places she expects he may visit. | Neyrelle is certain that Lorath will follow her and so leaves letters in places she expects he may visit. | ||
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As you can see from the map once Neyrelle reaches Kurast she sails for the western lands but Vessel of Hatred does not venture there. In The Book of Lorath she is still over there and last seen to the north in Ivgorod but at some point she and presumably Lorath return to the eastern lands and down into the Torajan jungles, the setting for Vessel of Hatred. Neyrelle is already succumbing to Mephisto so by the time we run into her she won't be the Neyrelle we last met. | As you can see from the map once Neyrelle reaches Kurast she sails for the western lands but Vessel of Hatred does not venture there. In The Book of Lorath she is still over there and last seen to the north in Ivgorod but at some point she and presumably Lorath return to the eastern lands and down into the Torajan jungles, the setting for Vessel of Hatred. Neyrelle is already succumbing to Mephisto so by the time we run into her she won't be the Neyrelle we last met. | ||
We do know that players will meet Neyrelle in Nahantu as was mentioned by Rod Fergusson when [https://www.purediablo.com/kindafunny-hcxanth-spiritborn we met him on the Kindafunny show]. | |||
Probably the hero's quest will involve saving Neyrelle and vanquishing Mephisto forever (in Diablo 'forever' is a very loose term) but perhaps his influence has already infected the jungles and corrupted the citizens. We may well have to protect or retrieve Lorath's tome. We also might have to deal with Prava and the fanatics of the Cathedral of Light if they ventured south to kill Lorath and eradicate the last of the Horadrim. | Probably the hero's quest will involve saving Neyrelle and vanquishing Mephisto forever (in Diablo 'forever' is a very loose term) but perhaps his influence has already infected the jungles and corrupted the citizens. We may well have to protect or retrieve Lorath's tome. We also might have to deal with Prava and the fanatics of the Cathedral of Light if they ventured south to kill Lorath and eradicate the last of the Horadrim. | ||