Diablo IV, the highly anticipated action role-playing game from Blizzard Entertainment, is set to introduce a new expansion titled Vessel of Hatred on October 8. This expansion will bring with it a fresh class called Spiritborn. The Spiritborn class is described as an agile warrior who uses melee strikes and can call upon Spirit Guardians to decimate enemies. There are four different Spirit Guardians: Gorilla, Jaguar, Eagle, and Centipede, each with unique abilities.
The main class mechanic allows players to pledge themselves to two Spirit Guardians at once and mix their abilities together for new synergies. The primary Spirit Guardian grants a unique passive and changes all skills to use that Guardian's keyword. The secondary Spirit Guardian grants another unique effect that can change up the build.
Blizzard has announced details about the Spiritborn class through various sources, including articles on their official website, gaming news sites like The Verge and Game Informer, and interviews with game designers Bjorn Mikkelson and Stephen Stewart. These sources provide valuable insights into the new class's abilities, playstyle, and origin.
According to the information gathered from these sources, Spiritborn players can commune with the Spirit Realm to bond with and harness the power of four animal Spirit Guardians: jaguar, eagle, gorilla, and centipede. Each Spirit Guardian offers a specific playstyle based on their associated animal and abilities. For instance, Jaguar offers quickness and stealth while Gorilla provides strength and durability.
Players can further gear their Spiritborn towards a chosen animal using the Spirit Hall to gain bonuses based on the equipped Spirit Guardians. The class is versatile, allowing players to switch between different combinations of primary and secondary guardians for various strategies in combat.
The Vessel of Hatred expansion also introduces new locations, enemies, and storylines that expand upon Diablo IV's lore. Players will explore the jungles of Nahantu, where the Spiritborn class originates from. The Act 3 jungles of Diablo II serve as inspiration for this new environment.
The addition of the Spiritborn class in Vessel of Hatred is an exciting development for Diablo IV fans. It offers a fresh playstyle and customization options that cater to various preferences, making it an attractive choice for both new and returning players.