★ Season 3 is live as of January 23, 2024!
┗ S3 Journey | S3 Questline | S3 Battle Pass
★ Season 3 Class Tier List | Best Season 3 Blessings
★ Learn more about Seneschal Companions
┗ Governing Stones | Tuning Stones
★ Vaults | Nightmare Vaults | Arcane Tremors
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.
List of Contents
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!
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!
Version 1.2.0 Patch Notes and Summary
| Location | Release Time and Date |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (UTC-8) | 10:00 AM (10/17) |
| New York (UTC-5) | 1:00 PM (10/17) |
| Brazil (UTC-3) | 2:00 PM (10/17) |
| London (UTC) | 6:00 PM (7/20) |
| South Africa (UTC+2) | 7:00 PM (10/17) |
| Perth (UTC+8) | 1:00 AM (10/18) |
| Tokyo (UTC+9) | 2:00 AM (10/18) |
| Sydney (UTC+11) | 3:00 AM (10/18) |
| Auckland (UTC+13) | 5:00 AM (10/18) |
In-game information lists the end of Season 2 on January 23, 2024, approximately three months after its initial release.
| All Season 2 Content and Features |
|---|
| Season 2 Release Time and End Date
・Starts on October 17, 2023 ・Ends on January 23, 2024 New Seasonal Questline Vampiric Powers (New Seasonal Mechanic) The Blood Harvest Season Event 5 New Endgame Bosses ・Grigoire, The Galvanic Saint ・Echo of Varshan ・The Beast in the Ice ・Dark Master ・Echo of Duriel Battle Pass and Season Journey ・New Battle Pass Rewards ・New Season Journey Rewards New Cosmetics and Shop Bundles ・Hell's Champion Prestige (Shop Bundle) |
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
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.
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 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
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 Boss | Cosmetic Reward |
|---|---|
| Grigoire, The Galvanic Saint | Demonbinder Mount Armor |
| Echo of Varshan | Flesh-Weld Rod Trophy |
| The Beast in the Ice | Skull Torch and Fell Steed Mount Trophies |
| Dark Master | Diadem of the Ancient Helm |
| Echo of Duriel | Brimstone Mount |
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.
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.
List of Seasons: How Do Seasons Work?
| Battle Pass Explained | |
|---|---|
| Season 1 Battle Pass | Season 2 Battle Pass |
| Season 3 Battle Pass | - |
| Season Journey Explained | |
| Season 1 Journey | Season 2 Journey |
| Season 3 Journey | - |
| All Season Mechanics | |
| Malignant Hearts (Season 1) |
Vampiric Powers, Blood Harvest (Season 2) |
| Seneschal Construct, Arcane Tremors (Season 3) |
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| Season FAQs | |
| What Carries Over to Seasons? | How to Transfer Renown to Seasonal Characters |
| Is Seasonal Rebirth Coming to Diablo 4? | How to Get Smoldering Ashes |
| Should You Make a Seasonal Character? | Can You Transfer Items to Seasonal Characters |
Season 2 Guide and All Season Mechanics
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