Season 2 (Season of Blood) for Diablo 4 (D4) has finally released as of October 17, 2023. Check out our guide about all the new updates, gameplay mechanics, and content features in Diablo 4's Season of Blood.

Season 2 Guide

All Season 2 Guides

We're currently working to cover all the new gameplay features in Season 2. Check back for continued coverage as we progress through the season!

Season 2 Release Time and End Date

Season 2 Released at Noon PDT on 10/17

The start of Season 2 was released two hours later than expected, just past noon PDT on October 17, due to technical difficulties. However, the new season is finally live now!

Season 2 Starts on October 17, 2023

Version 1.2.0 Patch Notes and Summary

Time Zones and Release Times

Season 2 Ends on January 23, 2024

In-game information lists the end of Season 2 on January 23, 2024, approximately three months after its initial release.

Season 2 New Features and Mechanics

New Seasonal Questline

Embark on a new questline where you can recruit Erys, the Vampire Hunter, as you hunt bloodthirsty assailants and investigate the murders in Sanctuary. During this quest, you will learn to harness Vampiric Powers using Pact Armors, and you can use these newfound powers to defeat your enemies.

Season 2 Questline Walkthrough

Vampiric Powers (Seasonal Mechanic)

During Season 2, you will be able to obtain Pact Armors that contain three different Pact types (Ferocity, Divinity, and Eternity). These Pact types are required to activate your Vampiric Powers, which can provide bonus effects to assist you in combat.

To unlock Vampiric Powers, you need to collect Potent Blood from defeating enemies. Additionally, there is the Blood Harvest Seasonal Event, which has a higher chance of dropping Potent Blood and Pact Armor.

You will also notice a number next to the Pact icon on your Pact Armors and Vampiric Powers. This number represents the points required to activate the Vampiric Powers and the points granted by a Pact Armor.

Customized Pact Armor

It is also possible to create your own Pact Armor by using Cleansing Acids and Standalone Pacts on your armor to add a specific type of Pact to your gear. This will allow you to ensure that your Pact Armor matches the Pact required to activate your Vampiric Powers.

The Blood Harvest Season Event

The Blood Harvest is a new seasonal event where you can siphon the blood of your enemies to collect Potent Blood and Pact Armors. These events can be found in the Dry Steppes, Hawezar, and Scosglen regions of Sanctuary. By completing World Events in these regions, you will earn Reputation, which is used to progress through the tiers and obtain rewards such as Pact Consumables, Items, and Crafting Materials.

Blood Harvest: Locations, Events, and Rewards

5 New Endgame Bosses

The five new endgame bosses can drop exclusive unique items and uber unique items, which are obtained from the Echo of Duriel. In addition to these unique items, there is also a chance for them to drop special cosmetic items and mounts. However, in order to fight any of these bosses, you must be on World Tier III or World Tier IV, and you need to fulfill a specific requirement in order to summon one of them.

Endgame Bosses and Rewards

Battle Pass and Season Journey Rewards

A new set of rewards for both the Seasonal Journey and Battle Pass will be available as soon as Season 2 begins. Similar to the previous season, the Season Journey is divided into seven chapters, and it requires you to progress through the new seasonal storyline to obtain the rewards.

Regarding the Battle Pass, it consists of 90 tiers (27 free and 63 premium), and you will need to purchase the premium version to unlock the rewards from the premium tiers.

New Cosmetics and Shop Bundles

At the start of Season 2, new cosmetics and new shop bundles will be introduced such as the Hell's Champion Prestige shown above. Make sure to visit Tejal starting on October 17th, as she will update her stock throughout the Season of Blood.

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