Diablo 4 Season 5 is gearing up to deliver a significant influx of new Unique items, as recently unearthed information from the Public Test Realm (PTR) reveals. Blizzard's action RPG will boast fifteen brand-new Unique items, representing a substantial upgrade to the existing loot pool.
These additions elevate the already coveted Unique item category, the highest tier in Diablo 4's item rarity system (above Common, Magic, Rare, and Legendary). Unique items are highly sought after for their potent attributes, unique affixes, striking visual effects, and overall power boosts.
Wowhead's PTR investigation confirms five new "General" Unique items – the Crown of Lucian (helmet), Endurant Faith (gloves), Locran's Talisman (amulet), Rakanoth'a Wake (boots), and Shard of Verathiel (sword) – usable by all classes. These standouts offer impressive stats, including a helmet boasting 1,156 armor, gloves and boots granting 463 armor each, an amulet providing a 25% elemental resistance boost, and a sword delivering a formidable 1,838 damage per second.
Beyond the General Uniques, each class receives two additional, class-specific Unique items:
- Barbarian: Unbroken Chain (amulet) and The Third Blade (sword)
- Druid: Bjornfang's Tusks (gloves) and The Basilisk (staff)
- Rogue: Shroud of Khanduras (chest armor) and The Umbracrux (dagger)
- Sorcerer: Axial Conduit (pants) and Vox Omnium (staff)
- Necromancer: Path of Trag'Oul (boots) and The Mortacrux (dagger)
Acquisition of these coveted items has also been streamlined. The PTR update confirms that Unique and Mythic Unique items are now obtainable via Whisper Caches, the Purveyor of Curiosities, and Tortured Gifts within Helltide events. While slaying monsters in Sanctuary offers a chance to acquire them, Blizzard emphasizes that Infernal Hordes, the new endgame mode, provides the most favorable drop rate. This enhancement promises a more rewarding and accessible endgame experience for players seeking to obtain these powerful additions to their arsenal.