Diablo 4 Season 1 Battle Pass and How Seasonal Characters Work Explained

As the highly anticipated launch of Diablo 4 Season 1 approaches on July 20, Blizzard is unleashing a plethora of details regarding the mechanics of seasonal characters, along with unveiling the thrilling Diablo 4 Season 1 Battle Pass.

Diablo 4 Season 1 Battle Pass Details – Start Time, and How It Works

Embark on a relentless pursuit of Malignant Monsters, seeking their soul-strengthening Hearts, as you join forces with Cormond in your quest to unveil the origins of this malevolence. Along this treacherous path, bountiful rewards await you, both through the Season Journey and the Battle Pass.

The Season Journey is divided into Chapters, each presenting a unique set of tasks to conquer. As you embark on this odyssey, you will be bestowed with well-deserved rewards that befit a true guardian of Sanctuary. These rewards include extraordinary Legendary Aspects, an esteemed Mastery Title, and even a Scroll of Amnesia, granting you the rare opportunity to reset your Skill Tree and Paragon Board without any cost. Additionally, the Journey offers you the valuable resource called Favor, which serves as a means to ascend the ranks of the Battle Pass. This precious commodity can be obtained through various means, such as obliterating demons, accomplishing challenging Quests, and much more.

Brace yourselves for the commencement of the Season of the Malignant Battle Pass, scheduled to kick off on July 20 at 10 a.M. PDT/1 p.M. EDT/July 21 at 1 a.M. HKT. This thrilling season unveils a grand total of 90 Tiers, encompassing 27 Free Tiers and 63 Premium Tiers. As you progress through the Free Tiers, you shall be rewarded with the coveted Smoldering Ashes, which can be utilized to unlock Season Blessings. These sacred Blessings bestow upon you the power to augment your experience, Gold, or Obols earnings. However, it is important to note that the benefits derived from these Blessings shall only endure until the culmination of the Season of the Malignant.

Embrace the power of the Premium Battle Pass and unleash a world of limitless possibilities. Not only will you claim the coveted rewards of the Free Tiers, but also be bestowed with the majestic Awoken Armor Sets, majestic Mount and its regal Mount Armor, gleaming Platinum, and an array of other treasures that lie in wait just for you!

If you have acquired the digital Deluxe or Ultimate Edition of Diablo IV and desire to redeem your Battle Pass for this Season, simply venture into the Seasons section of the Shop and choose the option to activate your Battle Pass. Additionally, players can opt to bypass Tiers by utilizing Platinum, with each Tier skip costing 200 Platinum. It is important to note that utilizing your Tier Skip may grant you access to Tiers that offer Smoldering Ashes, but it is crucial to meet specific Character Level prerequisites in order to claim them.

How Does Seasonal Characters Work in Diablo 4?

As the Malignant Season commences on July 20th, we feel compelled to provide you with a comprehensive guide to all things Seasons.

Creating a fresh character on the Seasonal Realm is a prerequisite for immersing oneself in the enchanting world of Seasons. There’s no requirement to acquire a Battle Pass or any additional expansions to embark on the Seasonal adventure; however, it is mandatory to have successfully finished the campaign on either the Eternal or Seasonal Realm with at least one character. Upon campaign completion, every Seasonal character will begin their journey equipped with:

After the culmination of the Season, your meticulously crafted character and its magnificent journey will seamlessly transcend to the Eternal Realm. All the precious treasures you have diligently amassed, even those safely tucked away in your Seasonal stash, shall be transported alongside. At your leisure, you can escort this cherished character to the hallowed grounds of Sanctuary, although it is important to note that certain exclusive Season-specific attributes, such as the enigmatic Malignant Hearts, will regrettably cease to be within your reach.

Remember, brace yourself for a monumental update as Season 1 of Diablo 4 unleashes its mighty patch on July 18. As soon as it ventures into the realm of gamers, rest assured, we will furnish you with the sacred scriptures of this patch. Don’t neglect to mark our Diablo 4 sanctuary, where the freshest news dwells.

Source: Blizzard.