In the new video in the 'Inside the Game' series Inside the Game, the development team spoke about one of the core pillars behind the design of Diablo IV, game personalisation. With general director Rod Fergusson, game director Joe Shely, class designer Adam Jackson and game producer Melissa Corning, the team examined the various ways players can customise their characters' appearance and playstyle. Player and player choices are fundamental in Diablo IV, from character look to abilities useful for navigating the explorable world.
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Play your way
- It is possible to select one of the five classes available based on the player's preferred playstyle. The Barbarian is a master of close-range weapons. The Caster kills enemies from afar with his powerful elemental magic. The Slicer is fast and can fight both up close and from a distance. The Druid can transform into terrifying creatures and rely on the magic of nature. The Negromancer summons the dead to his side and revels in the use of blood and bone magic.
- The Ability Tree provides abilities, passive skills and upgrades to unlock and improve. An ability can be unlocked using an ability point and upgraded using additional ability points.
- The Excellence Board is a end-game system that allows you to further refine your setup. Assigning Excellence points unlocks nodes that enhance traits, modify abilities, link different abilities, or change a character’s playstyle. Excellence Board is a end-game system that allows you to further refine your setup. Assigning excellence points unlocks nodes that enhance traits, modify abilities, link different abilities, or change a character’s playstyle.
- The legendary items are very rare and powerful items that can be found by exploring the world of Sanctuarium. There are several categories of legendary items, and some can modify or enhance a skill.
- Many of the classic and rare items from previous titles will return as unique items. They’re similar to legendary items, but can’t be removed from equipment to infuse them into other elements.
- You can upgrade your gear by visiting craftsmen in towns to increase an item's level or add barrels.
- The new character customisation offers practically limitless options. You can choose from a range of faces, hairstyles, skin tones and brands. Each class includes unique options to create your character exactly as you imagine.
- The Trasmogrificazione allows you to change the appearance of an item of equipment or a weapon. During your adventures in Sanctuarium, you will be able to obtain further customisation options for your character's appearance.
