New with Diablo 4’s Vessel of Hatred expansion are the return of Rune Words, special socket items that grant new boons and abilities to your character. While you do lose out on gem slots by using them ...

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Diablo 4 players who have purchased the Vessel of Hatred expansion have access to a game-changing mechanic in the form of Runes. Drawing inspiration from their Diablo 2 incarnation, Diablo 4's Runes ...

You unlock Runewords during the main Vessel of Hatred questline, during the Madman, Crowned quest that takes you to speak to Ormus in the Council Chambers. After speaking to him, you'll receive a ...

You need a Diablo 4 boss loot table to track down all the powerful unique items for your character's build. It's always important to gear your character properly as you ascend through the torment ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred expansion is getting a modern take on the Runeword system from Diablo 2, one that will allow players to gain abilities ...