If you are a fan of Diablo 4, you might have noticed a new patch that dropped recently, just before the launch of season 1 in July.
One of the most notable changes brought by Patch 1.03 is the significant increase in the amount of experience points (XP) that you can obtain from different in-game activities.
Patch 1.03 increases XP and speeds up leveling in Eternal and seasonal play. This benefits all players.
What are the XP changes in patch 1.03?
In the latest patch (1.03), the experience points gained from Nightmare Dungeons, Helltides, and Tree of Whispers have been increased. These are some of the most challenging and rewarding activities in Diablo 4, where you can find rare loot and face powerful enemies.
Although these activities used to grant a reasonable amount of XP before patch 1.03, it was still insufficient to noticeably impact your progression towards leveling up. For example, a Nightmare Dungeon would give you a few hundred thousand XP, which might be enough for half a paragon point or less.
After patch 1.03, these activities give you much more XP, depending on the dungeon and level. Did you know that a Nightmare Dungeon can reward you with a massive amount of experience, reaching up to 2 million XP? That’s equivalent to a whole paragon point or even more!
This means that you can level up faster by doing these activities, especially if you are at higher levels where XP gains are slower.
In patch 1.03, a significant quality of life improvement has been made: players can now teleport directly to an activated Nightmare Dungeon, eliminating the need to constantly run all the way there. With this feature, you can save valuable time and avoid unnecessary hassle, allowing you to dive straight into the heart of the matter.
Why are these XP changes good for Eternal and seasonal players?
You might be wondering why Blizzard decided to make these XP changes in patch 1.03, and how they affect your gameplay experience.
I think there are two main reasons for these changes:
- They make Eternal characters more fun and satisfying to play. If you have an Eternal character that you have invested a lot of time and effort into, you might want to take them to higher levels or max them out. Before patch 1.03, this was a very slow and tedious process that required a lot of grinding. After patch 1.03, this is much easier and faster, which means you can enjoy your character more and feel more accomplished.
- They encourage seasonal character play. Seasonal characters are new characters that you start from scratch every season, with new challenges and rewards. Season 1 of Diablo 4 is coming soon, and some players might be reluctant to start over after working hard on their Eternal characters. However, with the XP changes in patch 1.03, leveling up a seasonal character will be much faster and smoother than before, which means you can get to the endgame sooner and have more fun with seasonal content.
In conclusion, patch 1.03 is a great update for Diablo 4 that makes leveling faster and more enjoyable for all players. Whether you are an Eternal or a seasonal player, you will benefit from the increased XP rewards from Nightmare Dungeons, Helltides and Tree of Whispers.
If you haven’t tried Diablo 4 yet, or if you have been away from it for a while, now is a great time to jump back in and experience the new patch.
What do you think of patch 1.03? Let me know in the comments below!