Blizzard has lastly fastened the Rawhide and Iron Chunk scarcity in Diablo 4, releasing Hotfix 2.0.3 so gamers can’t cease farming primary crafting supplies.
The problem began with the Vessel of Hatred growth which launched in early October. Gamers rapidly observed that Rawhide and Iron Chunks, used for every part from armor to jewellery, had been dropping at painfully low charges.
Masterworking gear, a vital course of for high-level play, required hundreds of those supplies. Some gamers reported spending over 47 hours farming only for one merchandise improve.
Hotfix 2.0.3, launched on October 21, will increase the drop charges for these supplies, although Blizzard has stayed quiet on the precise numbers.
BlizzardThe Rawhide and Iron Chunk drop charge enhance is welcome change in Diablo 4. The shortage was turning Diablo 4 right into a grind fest for even primary upgrades, and plenty of gamers felt “gatekept” from these primary supplies.
As a direct response to the hotfix, one participant ranted, “That’s all nice and dandy, however let’s handle the elephant within the room… why Blizzard messed with it within the first place.”
Rawhide and Iron Chunks have been in Diablo 4 because the base recreation launched in 2023, however it’s solely after the launch of Vessel of Hatred and Season 6 that gamers observed its shortage.
Although not confirmed by Blizzard, the fabric nerf possible ties to the brand new mercenary, Subo, who marks sources on the map. With Iron Chunks and Rawhide now simply seen, Blizzard could have decreased their drop charges so as to add problem. This transfer could be controversial, as Subo is barely obtainable within the paid Vessel of Hatred growth.
Others shared detailed breakdowns of the absurd farming instances, declaring that upgrading a single merchandise might take over 9 hours of grinding bosses.
The group response has been heated. “We’re actually being gatekept from Rawhide and Iron?” one pissed off participant requested. “How is that this so exhausting to repair?”
Regardless of this hiccup, the Vessel of Hatred growth itself has been a hit. Followers and critics alike have praised it, with some calling it “Diablo 4 in its final type.”