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New Paragon System Coming To Diablo III

Have you capped out at level 60 in Diablo III? Looking for some motivation to keep clicking besides rare item drops? Thankfully, the Paragon System, which will be introduced in patch 1.0.4. is here to remedy that.

Once you reach level 60, any extra experience you earn goes towards new Paragon levels. Each of these 100 levels rewards you with basic stat increases, such as strength, intelligence, etc. The amount of experience required to gain the first Paragon level is on par with the points required to level from 59 to 60. Levels also provide an extra 3% Magic Find and Gold Find.

In addition, your character’s portrait gains a special border around its in-game party frame to draw attention to your achievements in the Paragon levels. Every 10 levels gains you a new distinct frame, and your Paragon level progress is displayed right along with your normal level for bragging rights.

In support of the Paragon levels, Nephalem Valor gives an extra 15% experience bonus per stack, which also applies to Paragon levels.  Everything considered, Blizzard is comparing the time investment of the higher levels to reaching level 99 in Diablo II.

What about that Magic Find issue? Both Magic Find and Gold Find are getting 300% caps (before Nephalem Valor, of course). This means as you progress your Paragon levels, you won’t need to depend on gear swapping for Magic Find bonuses anymore. The option isn’t being taken away, but it’s being tweaked. 

For more information, check out the Blizzard's blog.

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Comments
  • That's definitely an interesting way to extend playtime.
  • Good news :D

  • Basically adding levels without unlocking more runes / abilities. Won't be as rewarding as leveling was, but definitely does make play worthwhile even if no sweet items drop.

  • Does anyone know when PvP is going to release? I feel like I'm being ripped off lol.
  • So, it's same as in Battlefield 3.
  • I want a gaming PC
  • Thank god, I got to level 60 with my wizard and tried to start another character but got bored. This will get me playing again and I really want to beat inferno so hopefully this will help.
  • Been meaning to dive back into Diablo 3, this might eb a good enough reason!

  • THIS IS AWSOME NEWS!!!!!!!! (though I still have a long way to go until I reach level 60 D: )

  • A desperate plea. Sorry Blizzard but this won't make the game any more FUN.
  • lol.

  • Borrowing from Trion, I see.  

  • Blizzard used the past 3 months to observe their (prematurely released) game out in the wild, and now we've got 1.0.4. I've read through every single word of the notes for this massive balancing patch, and - quite honestly - I would consider this the official launch of the game.
  • that'll be cool! Demon Hunter FTW!!

  • Take it off of online only and I'm sold. Until then I refuse to buy.

  • I'll stick to Diablo2. I'd rather not replay the same 20 hours of campaign over and over in D3.
  • The game will hopefully only get better. But Im still enjoying it occasionally.

  • Whoa! Great idea!

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