Blizzard Entertainment has removed a wall-collision limitation for the Paladin's Blessed Hammer skill in Project Diablo 2. This change addresses a 26-year-old frustration that prevented players from using their primary damage ability effectively in enclosed spaces. The update targets the 'Hammerdin' build, which relies on this specific skill for clearing content. Players who struggled with the previous geometry restrictions can now attack enemies through solid barriers.
Season 14 removes wall collision for Hammerdin and adds global gold sharing
The update introduces Season 14 of Project Diablo 2. This season brings significant changes to character progression and inventory management. The game replaces the traditional materials stash with a new interactive museum collection system. This new interface allows players to use query-able tabs to locate and remove specific items quickly. The system fundamentally changes how players organize their in-game assets.
Inventory management now includes global gold sharing across all characters on an account. This means players no longer need to manually transfer currency between different characters. The Gloom runeword has been reworked to offer an additional curse effect. This change provides more utility for builds that rely on curse-based strategies. The Pul rune also received a damage boost, increasing its enhanced damage from 30 percent to 75 percent.
New facet-like jewel prefixes add elemental damage and alternative item art to the game. These additions provide more variety for character customization and loot hunting. The developers have not yet revealed a specific release date for this update. A season subtitle has also not been announced at this time. Players will need to wait for official confirmation regarding the launch window.
The changes to the Blessed Hammer skill directly impact the viability of the Paladin class. The removal of wall collision allows for more flexible positioning during combat. The global gold sharing simplifies account-wide economy management. These updates aim to improve the overall player experience for Season 14.
Source: TweakTown
