Diablo three - Everything you need to know

Mana Bar:




Let's start with the mana and frenzy bars. In Diablo 3, instead of everyone having a mana bar, the fighter classes, or at least the barbarian will use a different bar than the mage classes. As you can see here, the mage classes, such as the Witch Doctor, use this mana bar.

Frenzy Bar:




On the other hand, melee classes, will use this new bar, called a Frenzy Bar. I imagine that the Frenzy Bar probably regenerates faster than the Mana bar, and has much different mechanics. Such as the energy bars and mana bars in World of Warcraft.

Monster Targeting and Mini Combat Log:

In Diablo 3, when you attack an enemy, the damage you do will appear above the enemies head. This is a great change from the past, where you could not see the damage you were doing to an enemy during the fight (only if you checked your character page. which was of course distracting while in a fight), or any other important information that helps you during a fight. Here are some examples:





Equipment Comparing:

In Diablo 3, when selecting a weapon, to make it easier to choose a new weapon for yourself, you will be able to see the weapon you currently have equipped, next to the weapon you are looking at. Whether this is the same with all equipment, it is not confirmed, but I am sure that this is the logical case.



On Weapon Speed: In D3, weapon speed will be shown as "Attack per Second". Also there will be a calculated result for "Damage per Second" based on the damage and speed. With lightning damage having it's damage points ranging from 1 - x.

The Inventory:



In the gameplay videos, and the inventory pictures, we can see room for 30 items. The new inventory system will be a bit similar to World of Warcraft where you will be able to carry variable sizes of bags. (There will be 4 grayed out slots for bags.)
Items will take one inventory slot regardless of their size, and some of the items will be stackable. This will allow you to carry a lot more of the same item. Adding bags also allows you to carry many more items than ever before.



(Note: Some gear icons do not look like they would on the actual player character.)

Gear Slots:

- Head
- Shoulders
- Neck
- Hands
- Chest
- Leggings

- Waist
- Feet
- Finger R
- Finger L
- Weapon 1
- Weapon 2

Item Drops:

- Runes will be included, but will have a different system than Diablo 2.
- Gems, and Scrolls of Identify are back.
- The item rarity system of Diablo 2 is making a comeback as well.
- Throwing knives are back.
- Elixrs are also in the game.
- Bags are included. Allowing you to store more items in each one, and carry up to 4 bags.
- Orbs that drop after enemies are defeated than replenish your health will be acompanied by potions.
- Gold will now be picked up automatically.





Mini-Map:

The mini-map will be on the top right side of the screen, along with the name of the area that you are currently in right above it.

 

I like how they've added item comparing, it will be a lot easier than having to look at both the items to see which is better? maybe it will give suggestions towards your class aswell?

and I hope they also make it so you can have the map cover the whole screen with those white transparent lines like they did in the previous diablo's. It was very helpful.

 

That looks so sick! I was a die-hard Diablo fan, got into Diablo II, but only in the recent years when Diablo III was already in speculation, so I decided to wait for this, and umm. WOW it looks amazing. Any clue on price range? And whether it will be a one-time payment like traditional Diablo games, or do you think it will move to the WoW-style payment for increased profits?

 

is diablo 3 out already?

 

Obvs no since im posting here and not playing D3.

 

wow sick pics

 

Looks great.

The only thing I don't like is the hit system. I like having the health bar at the top. Trying to be like WoW in a way there unfortunately.

 

LoL'ed

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Nice post, thank you for this collection of information

 

I do not like the fact that Diablo III has slots no matter what item it is, it will take up only one slot. This will be overpowered once you get far in the game. Look at the small charms and large charms that people have in their character on Diablo II, people will stuff their inventory with charms and et cetera for an overpowering character. 30+ points to every skill in the character, that's going to be outrageous, and not good for the game if they do make charms and et cetera for it. And four bags too? The Cube was the smaller portable inventory, wish they'd have that back.

-LeetNeo.

 

Can you post link to the video you ripped this from?

 

Great post. I can't fucking wait.

 

Thank you, i'm still looking for even more info on it

 

Hey guys, have you seen the new diablo 3 barbarian skills? They looks great! Blizzard announced them yesterday on their official Battle Net website.

I cant wait to try them. I was lucky to get in the closed beta!

Just wondering, does anyone else on Scythe forum is in the Diablo 3 beta yet?

 

I have to say that it looks very nice, I think.
Thank you for posting this.


Remi1115

 

So much info that's amazing, exept release date ;c that's what I'm waiting for

 

The resource bars for these classes are outdated in the OP now. The current resources for each class are:

Witch Doctor: Mana
Barbarian: Rage/Fury
Monk: Spirit
Wizard: Arcane Power
Demon Hunter: Hatred/Discipline

 

The hitmarks above the users head is awesome!

Will be so cool to see your character progress.

 

Thanks for this Diablo III brief. I've been lazy checking the news and updates of this game, even I'm extremely excited about it. I'll definitely be buying it, can't wait for the release. Hopefully it doesn't get delayed once again.