Diablo Immortal features a whole host of gameplay features both new and old. Read on to learn about all the gameplay features coming to Diablo Immortal, from Rifts to the Cycle of Strife and Helliquary!

Diablo Immortal New Gameplay Features

List of New Gameplay Features
Battleground Cycle of Strife Helliquary Dawn of Damnation Essence Transfer Battle Pass

Battleground

This is where players can engage in PvP before attempting the endgame modes of Cycle of Strife. In Battleground, players visit the Immortal Overlook in Westmarch and engage in 8v8 team-based PvP battles.

You can choose to be on the attacking faction, which aims to destroy the Ancient Heart and slays Guardians along the way, or the defending faction, which prevents the attackers from reaching the Ancient Heart.

All PvP Modes and Features

Cycle of Strife

Cycle of Strife is an endgame system, where two factions, the Immortals and the Shadows engage in combat to determine the rightful protectors of Sanctuary. The Cycle of Strife has several modes within it.

Cycle of Strife Game Modes
Kion's Ordeal	Vault Raids
Path of Blood	Akeba's Challenge
Rite of Exile	The Challenge of the Immortal

Kion's Ordeal

Kion's Ordeal is a game mode exclusive to the Immortals, where 48 people engage in a PvE raid for unique rewards.

Vault Raids

The Immortals can store away their treasures in their own Vault, while the Shadows test the Immortals by raiding said Vaults. As a Shadow, you can attempt to steal the treasures stored within. As an Immortal, you can attempt to defend your treasure against these invading Shadows.

Path of Blood

A game mode specifically for Shadows, Path of Blood tests the mettle of Shadows by plunging them into short battles against demons and monsters. Progressing through floors in Path of Blood increases your rank as a Shadow.

Akeba's Challenge

Shadows who are rank Apprentice I or higher are eligible to create a Dark House, which is a group of Shadows, during Assemblies, which are held at specific times and days of the week. In Akeba's Challenge, the Shadows will have to face against 3 powerful Ancient Warriors.

Rite of Exile

A gameplay mode for Shadows, where they can form teams called Dark Houses. These Dark Houses compete against each other to become the top Dark House, which is then deemed worthy enough to challenge the Immortals.

The Challenge of the Immortal

Once the Rite of Exile is done, the reigning Dark House pits 30 Shadows against a single Immortal, who is transformed into a powerful raid boss only for that encounter. Whoever wins this battle will become the new Immortals.

Helliquary

Accessible only after completing the main story quest in Bilefen, the player will be introduced to a device called the Helliquary. The Helliquary can summon powerful demons, which the player can defeat, and then turn their Demonic Remains into power.

Players need to gather Scoria, which Charsi can turn into Hellfire Scoria, which is necessary to upgrade the Helliquary and summon even stronger demons.

Helliquary Guide: Massive Raid Tips

Dawn of Damnation

Dawn of Damnation is an in-game event that allows players to partake in a special challenge: Defend against the onslaught of Skarn, Herald of Terror, and his forces from the Burning Hells!

Players must be at least level 30 to participate in Dawn of Damnation. After accepting a quest in the City of Westmarch and defeating the demonic horde, players will then be able to undertake daily missions and events to earn Obols of the Damned. This currency can be used to purchase Legendary Crests, Gems, and other rare items in the event shop.

Essence Transfer

Interacting with Zamina in Westmarch will allow players to extract the Essence of their Legendary gear, then allow another Legendary item to Inherit the properties of the Essence, which includes the Legendary property, name, icon, 3D model, and flavor text. The new item will also keep its former attributes. This process is reversible without having to lose anything.

Essence Transfer Guide: How to Extract Essences

Battle Pass

The Battle Pass refreshes each month and contains up to 40 achievable ranks, for both the Free Tier and the Paid Tier. Everyone can claim rewards from the Free Tier, but only those who subscribe to the Paid Tier will be able to claim those rewards, which are rare and valuable items.

Battle Pass Guide: Tracks, Rewards, and How to Buy

Basic Gameplay Features

Basic Gameplay Features
Character Creation Isometric Perspective Loot-Based Rewards Level Up to Learn New Skills Quest System and Dungeons Cooperative Multiplayer Paragon Levels Bounty Boards Rifts

Character Creation

Choose Between Six Classes

All Diablo Immortal Classes
Barbarian	Crusader	Monk
Demon Hunter	Wizard	Necromancer

Players will be able to pick among six starting classes on launch. These are: Barbarian, Crusader, Demon Hunter, Monk, Necromancer, and Wizard.

Classes Guide: All Class Stats and Skills

Choose Your Gender

You can choose to play as either male or female in Diablo Immortal.

Character Customization

As of the closed beta, the only customization available was the option to change your face types. There were only three face types per gender for all the six classes.

Isometric Perspective

Diablo wouldn't be Diablo without its traditional top-down or isometric camera perspective.

Loot-Based Rewards

Enemies drop Gold and all sorts of equipment, from weapons to armor, allowing you to wear better gear on the go. This is the bread and butter of the Diablo series.

Level Up to Learn New Skills

In Diablo Immortal, leveling up instantly makes you stronger, also leveling up your current skills, as well as allowing you to unlock new skills. These skills come in 8 different types according to the effect of the skill.

Skills by Skill Type

This time around, skills in-game run on a cooldown instead of mana.

Skill Tree: List of All Skills

Quest System and Dungeons

The quest system in Diablo Immortal has been streamlined so that a single quest pop-up is present in the HUD and guides you on every step to quest completion.

Dungeons are there for players to explore and provide loot and gold, as well as chances to progress through the main storyline.

Cooperative Multiplayer

Band together with up to 4 players to adventure with them, or create a guild to unlock even more game modes.

Multiplayer Guide: How to Play Co-Op

Paragon Levels

Upon reaching the level cap in Diablo Immortal, Paragon Talent Trees will be unlocked, granting you access to powerful endgame perks and stat boosts.

Paragon System Guide | Paragon Levels and World Paragon Explained

Bounty Boards

The City of Westmarch has Bounty Boards, where you can sign up to hunt down different kinds of targets located all over Sanctuary.

List of Bounties

Rifts

An endgame mode where players will be able to fight against difficult enemies in randomly-generated maps. Earn tons of loot and gold in this ferocious and replayable game mode.

Challenge Rifts grant you rewards per difficulty level completed, while Elder Rifts can be modified using Crests for randomized effects that will make your run either easier or more difficult, giving you more rewards. Using rarer Crests grants even rarer rewards.

Rift Guides
Elder Rift Guide	Challenge Rift Guide

Diablo Immortal Related Guides

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