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The video delves into the rune word system in the game Diablo 4, contrasting it with the system in Diablo 2. In Diablo 4, rune words are created by combining a condition rune (trigger) and an effect rune (benefit), simplifying the previously specific arrangement required in Diablo 2. For example, the effect rune “Dul” might provide a 50% critical strike chance for seven seconds when activated by the condition rune “Vex.” This streamlined system promotes deeper gameplay and may allow rune words to be used on rare items, potentially enhancing endgame viability.
Additionally, the discussion covers various runes' abilities and the mechanics that activate them, such as freezing an enemy or a pet dying. There is an emphasis on rune scaling, analogous to how item levels function in Diablo 2 and 3, suggesting that runes could become more powerful based on when they are acquired. The speaker advocates for runes to significantly enhance character abilities and foster creative gameplay, a sentiment echoed by community feedback calling for substantial buffs.
The potential for rune words to scale with character level and influence character builds, including cross-class abilities, is also touched upon, with an example like transforming into a werebear available to non-druid classes. The video concludes with encouragement for viewer feedback and a promise of updates on any new information.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses how to create rune words and details the different runes and rune words available in Diablo 4, highlighting their distinction from Diablo 2. Unlike its predecessor where specific runes had to be arranged in a particular order on grey items, Diablo 4 simplifies this by requiring only two runes—a condition rune and an effect rune—to create a rune word. The video explains that an effect rune, such as “Dul,” provides a specific benefit (e.g., a 50% critical strike chance for seven seconds), which is activated by a condition rune, such as “Vex,” which specifies the trigger (e.g., using a healing potion). This new system opens up deeper gameplay possibilities and may allow rune words to be used on rare items. The potential for more complex rune interactions and the inclusion of viability for rare items in the endgame is also discussed.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses various runes and their abilities within the game, highlighting that when a specific action occurs, such as freezing an enemy or a pet dying, it activates the next socketed rune. Specific examples include reducing skill cooldowns and gaining shrine effects. The speaker notes that runes appear to scale, meaning their effects might change depending on when they are acquired, similar to item levels in Diablo 2 and 3. They emphasize the importance of rune scaling and express a desire for runes to add new abilities to characters, enhancing creative gameplay and build diversity as seen in Diablo 2. The community feedback suggests a need for significant buffs rather than small enhancements.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the potential mechanics of rune words in Diablo 4, suggesting that they could scale based on character level, similar to how some items grant bonuses based on character level in other games. The speaker expresses a desire to see more complex rune word systems that could influence character builds by allowing cross-class abilities, such as transforming into a werebear with classes other than the druid. They emphasize that currently observed rune word mechanics involve pairing a condition and an effect rune but hint at the possibility of more intricate systems in the future. The speaker concludes by inviting feedback and promising to update viewers with new information as it becomes available.