Diablo 4 Season 8: All new Uniques (known so far)

During the Diablo 4 Season 8 Campfire Chat, the developers revealed some updates for each class in the form of Uniques and Legendary Aspects. Each class received something that is based on a different power fantasy, or perhaps fixes a frustration players may have had with the class in the previous seasons. While each Unique looks fascinating, we do not know where they will drop just yet in terms of the loot table.

However, we do know that each of these will be interesting options for players, and time will tell if any of these Uniques lead to a build being considered the “most powerful” in Diablo 4 Season 8.

Here’s what we know about Uniques going into the next season.

All known Uniques for Diablo 4 Season 8

Bane of Ahjad-Den (Gloves - Barbarian)
Gathlen's Birthright (Helm - Druid)
Sanguivor, Blade of Zir (Two-Handed Sword - Necromancer)
Bands of Ichorous Rose (Gloves - Rogue)
Hail of Verglas (Helm - Sorceress)
Sunbird's Gorget (Amulet - Spiritborn)

At this time, it’s unknown if there are any new Mythic Uniques coming in Diablo 4 Season 8. Right now, we only know specific class Uniques. However, that could change as we get closer to the new season. If this happens, we’ll update this accordingly. Who knows? These could drop off of Belial.

Bane of Ahjad-Den (Barbarian Gloves)

Mighty Throw fans can smite bigger groups than ever before with this Unique (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

The focus for the Diablo 4 Season 8’s Unique for Barbarians, Bane of Ahjad-Den is the Mighty Throw ability. The Unique can add ranks to your Mighty Throw, enhance Critical Strike Damage, give you Fury Per Second which is huge, and grant Cooldown Reduction.

What this pair of gloves gives you is interesting, though:

“Every 12 seconds, your next Mighty Throw detonates its pulses instantly as Fire Damage and deals 600%[x] [400-600]% increased damage.”

This means while you’ll do fewer Mighty Throw shots, when you do, it’s going to obliterate pretty much everything. This gives you time to clump up bigger groups of enemies, and decimate them with one sudden Mighty Throw.

Gathlen’s Birthright (Druid Helm)

Druids now have some support for Human form builds (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

I think in terms of sheer interesting options, Gathlen’s Birthright, the new Unique Druid helm in Diablo Season 8, might be my favorite. There are so many builds that focus on shapeshifting into Werewolf or Werebear forms. What about human builds, though? That’s where Gathlen’s Birthright comes in.

You’ll receive Attack Speed from Anima of the Forest, along with more Willpower, Armor, potential ranks to Humanity, and Movement Speed in Human Form. This weapon is built for Storm builds too, since it grants you the following:

“While in Human form, Critical Striking enemies with Nature Magic 200 [400-200] times grants you Anima of the Forest for 10 seconds. While infused with Anima of the Forest you gain the Perfect Storm and Earthen Might Key Passives”.

That is incredible for Storm builds. Suddenly, you temporarily can have three Key Passives at once. I think this Unique is going to be a hit in Diablo 4 Season 8.

Sanguivor, Blade of Zir (Necromancer Two-Handed Sword)

As a Minion Necromancer fan, this is a big winner for me (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

As a Necromancer main, Diablo 4 Season 8’s Unique for this class, Sanguivor, Blade of Zir is one that certainly captures my attention. There is more Golem/Skeleton Mage damage, tons of Intelligence and Life, a 50% chance for Army of the Dead to Deal Double Damage, and the possibility of +4 Ranks to all three summon masteries.

While that is colossal all on its own, wait till you see its Unique effect:

“Your Summons’ damage afflict enemies with Vampiric Curse. Consuming a Corpse also contributes a soul to Vampiric Curse, which can now stack up to 20 souls. Army of the Dead can now unleash souls from Vampiric Curse, causing both Army of the Dead and the souls to deal 10%[x] [5-10]% increased damage per soul unleashed.”

Not only do you get a new way to inflict Vampiric Curse, it stacks higher, and hits harder. Minion builds were decent this season, but were overshadowed by Blood Wave. It’s time for Minion Necromancers to rise up again.

Bands of Ichorous Rose (Rogue Gloves)

Poison Trap lovers are going to be a huge fan of this Unique (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

It’s time for Poison Trap to get some love with the new Diablo 4 Season 8 Rogue Unique, Bands of Ichorous Rose. It gives you more Poison Traps, which is always great. It also increases Attack Speed, Poison Resistance, chance for Poison Traps to Cast Twice, and may even grant more Poison Resistance.

I’m very excited for the Unique effects, though:

“Poison Trap always deals its full damage over 3 seconds and it benefits from all of its upgrades, which are increased by 100%[x]. Poison Trap also benefits from Combo Points, has no Cooldown during Inner Sight, and its Cooldown is reduced by Preparation.”

On top of Poison Trap being incredible for Rogue players now, no matter which Rogue passive ability you use (Combo Points, Inner Sight, or Preparation), it’s going to be beneficial to have in your build. What a great time for Rogues.

Hail of Verglas (Sorceress Helm)

After the dominance fire builds had, it's time for something a bit frostier (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

The Sorceress Unique in Diablo 4 Season 8 is an interesting one. It will give you a greater Cold Resistance cap, more Cold Resistance, Intelligence, Maximum Life, and Attack Speed. If you’re lucky, it will also grant +8 ranks to Ice Shards, which is great, because that’s the ability it influences:

“Ice Shards now spreads out with 2 additional shards. You deal 1.5%[x] [1-1.5]% increased damage for each time Ice Shards damages an enemy for 5 seconds, up to 75%[x] [50-75]%.”

I do think this could create a truly terrifying cold-based build going forward. With a huge group of enemies, those Ice Shards are going to do some truly incredible things for your damage, even if it doesn’t sound as great for boss killing.

We’ll just have to see how it turns out.

Sunbird’s Gorget (Spiritborn Amulet)

Feather builds are really going to kick off with this Unique (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

It is time for Storm Feather fans to rejoice. Diablo 4 Season 8’s Unique for Spiritborn is going to give them some truly serious firepower. This Unique grants Resistance to All Elements, increases Movement speed, ranks to Potent and Acceleration, and provides a potential +4 to Furnace.

But here is what actually makes it shine:

“PIcking up a Storm Feather forms a firestorm around you for 8 seconds dealing 1,950 [975-1,950] Fire damage every 0.5 seconds. Every 5 additional Storm Feathers you pick up intensifies the firestorm, increasing its damage by 100%[x] but not refreshing its duration. The firestorm is considered to be an Eagle, Jaguar, and Storm Feather Skill.”

A very flexible Unique for Diablo 4 Season 8, I’m kind of glad it doesn’t refresh the duration for getting more feathers. It would simply be too powerful, and this class already has plenty of experience being overpowered. But the damage the firestorm generates should be very interesting in the right situations.

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Edited by Abhishek Manikandan