Diablo 4 Update 2.2.1: Everything You Need to Know About the May 2025 Patch
The latest Diablo 4 update, version 2.2.1, arrived on May 14, 2025, and it brings with it a massive wave of changes aimed at refining the gameplay, balancing skills, and squashing persistent bugs. Following closely after the Season 8 launch ("Belial's Return"), this update acts as a critical fine-tuning pass.
One of the standout elements of this patch is the improved usability of Spectral Ash. Players can now trade it with the new vendor, Sayeena, for Oath Scrolls—key to boosting Unveiler’s Oath reputation. This is pivotal for advancing the Season 8 questline.
Several skills across all classes have been buffed significantly. For example, the Barbarian’s Twin Strikes now deals more damage, and Rogues have a more potent Poison Trap. Necromancers see massive gains to summon damage, while Druids and Sorcerers receive quality-of-life improvements to their passives…