In the latest update of Diablo 4, fans of the Barbarian class might want to steer clear of the newly introduced Mantle of Mountain’s Fury. Reports have surfaced about a glitch in this piece of armor that results in the explosion effects from the Barbarian’s Earthquakes causing no damage, dampening the combat experience. The good news, however, is that Blizzard is already crafting a hotfix to resolve this issue.
With each new Diablo 4 season, players anticipate various enhancements and improvements, from bug fixes and quality-of-life updates to fresh content and features. Season 7 continues this tradition by introducing seasonal powers, a slew of new gear, and zones like The Pit equipped with leaderboards. These updates aim to re-engage players with the game. This season’s spotlight is on Witchcraft powers, activated using a new in-game currency called Restless Rot. Among the new gear tailored for each class, the Barbarians, unfortunately, find themselves at a disadvantage with the malfunctioning Mantle of Mountain’s Fury.
On Reddit, players such as Alex120907 and Hellajoofy have voiced their frustrations over the bug with the Mantle of Mountain’s Fury. This glitch isn’t merely cosmetic; it nullifies the additional explosive damage from Earthquakes that the armor is supposed to unleash, undercutting its intended purpose. Interestingly, some users reported that during the game’s public test phase, the chest piece performed as expected, hinting at a potential fix hidden within the game’s test code.
Sports fans of the Barbarian class might prefer to sideline this armor for now, as its core functionality is compromised. With Season 7 just kicking off on January 21, there could be additional undetected bugs affecting other class-specific gear. As the Barbarian armor draws attention for its flaws, players of other classes would be wise to scrutinize their new equipment’s performance to ensure it matches the description.
Blizzard’s assurance to tackle the glitch suggests a fix is imminent. Given their ongoing updates to Diablo 4, future seasons may introduce new gear requiring similar attention. Players would do well to remain vigilant for any discrepancies in equipment performance, ensuring they enjoy the game’s full potential beyond Season 7.
