Blizzard has released a new expansion for Diablo IV called Vessel of Hatred, which introduces a powerful new mechanic called Tempering. This new system allows players to enhance their gear, especially Legendary, Unique, and Ancestral items, in order to increase their power even further.
Unlike the old upgrading system, Tempering allows players to add unique combat or ability modifiers to their items, making them more powerful and interesting. This system is similar to the Legendary Affix system, but it is less powerful and less expensive, and can be applied to lower rarity items as well.
To start tempering your equipment, simply visit the Blacksmith and go to the Tempering menu. There, you can drag and drop an item into the highlighted square to see which types of tempering are available to you. These categories include Weapons, Offensive, Defensive, Utility, Mobility, and Resource, each with its own set of random buffs that can be applied to your item.
For example, if you want to enhance a weapon, you can choose between the Weapons and Offensive options, which will determine the random buff you receive by tempering. If you are a Spiritborn class, you may have access to specific Tempering recipes that enhance your Class Abilities or Ability Types.
If you are unhappy with the bonus you receive from tempering, you can reroll it up to five times to try and get a better bonus. However, keep in mind that there are limits to how many times you can reroll, so choose wisely.
To expand your tempering options, you can collect tempering recipes by playing the game and defeating enemies. These recipes can be used to unlock new bonus pools in the Blacksmith menu, allowing you to further customize your gear to fit your specific build.
Overall, the Tempering system in Diablo IV’s Vessel of Hatred expansion offers players a new way to enhance their gear and create more powerful and tailored items. With this system, players can say goodbye to unwanted drops and instead focus on optimizing their equipment for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. So, get out there, start tempering, and unlock the full potential of your gear in Diablo IV!
