With the latest update, Diablo 4 received new endgame content. But Zir’s Slaughterhouse takes the fun out of the game in several ways
The new endgame dungeon in Diablo 4 Abattoir of Zir
or in German Zir’s Abattoir
is currently being heavily criticized. The community is unhappy with the lengthy grind and the unfair
mechanics of the new content.
A slaughterhouse for fun
What’s the problem? The (Diablo-4-Reddit) already has several posts from players who are tired of the new dungeon after a short time. Overall, three main problems can be identified:
1. The difficulty level is too high
Zir’s Slaughterhouse surpasses the level 100 Nightmare Dungeons in terms of challenge. In a post, HipGamer writes that if you’re a “casual gamer” you won’t even be able to begin to play the new content. HipGamer says it’s okay not to reach the highest levels of the new dungeon, but at least a couple should be in there
2. the grind factor
In another Reddit post, (ComradeKyle) explains that it is completely impossible to get the “Tear of Blood” glyph to maximum level. Find out exactly what this powerful new glyph is all about in our overview article on Zir’s Slaughterhouse
Diablo expert Raxxentarax explains in a YouTube video just how bad the grind could actually be. According to the pro, it would take over 325 hours to get a glyph to level 50 out of 200. At level 50, the glyph grants a significant bonus.
3. the unfair
mechanics
(Bdago9) begins a Reddit post with the words: “See you in Season 3. I’m burnt out. “ In addition to the grind, the player criticizes some of the dungeon’s mechanics.
The fact that opponents can kill you with a single blow and the run is only over when they do so is seen as particularly unfair
. There is no second attempt and a new seal must be used for a new dungeon.
What happens next?
The developers promise improvement: Community Manager Adam Fletcher announced via (X), formerly Twitter, that the feedback has reached the developers and they are already working on changes.
The team got together to discuss some of the Abattoir of Zir feedback you all have been sending over.
We have some changes in the works. Will share more tomorrow. Goal is for a hotfix with these updates before the weekend. Thanks all for providing some great feedback!
– Adam Fletcher (@PezRadar) December 7, 2023
So there may be adjustments to Zir’s slaughterhouse in the next few days. Have you already played the new endgame dungeon? What is your impression? Is the grind really as extreme as described and are the dungeons really that difficult? Feel free to share your experiences and opinions in the comments.
