Diablo 4’s Season 9 just received its first major balance update, bringing exciting improvements for players seeking better rewards and enhanced gameplay. The update 2.3.1 delivers significant Barbarian buffs and increased rewards from The Pit, Nightmare dungeons, and Legion events.
What’s New in Update 2.3.1
The latest patch focuses on reward optimization and class balance. Horadric chests will now reward more salvage materials and Forgotten Souls when players encounter the Horadric Materials Reserve affix. Legion events on Torment difficulties also provide enhanced loot drops.
Key Reward Improvements
| Content Type | Improvement |
|---|---|
| The Pit (Tier 70-84) | +2-3 Artificer’s Stones |
| The Pit (Tier 85-99) | +4-6 Artificer’s Stones |
| The Pit (Tier 100+) | +8-9 Artificer’s Stones |
| Legion Events | More salvage materials on Torment |
| Nightmare Dungeons | Enhanced Horadric chest rewards |
Barbarian Buffs Lead Class Changes
Barbarians received the most attention in this update, with abilities like Hammer of the Ancients, Double Swing, Upheaval, and Whirlwind getting significant buffs. Hammer of the Ancients’ damage increased from 110% to 175%, while Upheaval jumped from 132% to 200%.
Other classes weren’t forgotten either. Sorcerers saw Meteor impact damage rise to 140%, while Druids received Pulverize improvements. The update also includes automatic Arcana pickup for seasonal content.
Season 9 Builds on Permanent Changes
This update complements Season 9’s permanent Nightmare dungeon changes, including Horadric Strongrooms and positive dungeon affixes. The seasonal mechanics continue evolving based on player feedback.
For complete build guides and strategies, you can check out our Diablo 4 character builds section for optimised gameplay approaches.
FAQs
When was Diablo 4 Season 9 update 2.3.1 released?
The update was released as part of Season 9’s first major balance patch.
Which class received the most buffs in this update?
Barbarian received the most significant buffs across multiple abilities.
