Confused by Diablo 4's Fortify and Barrier systems? This tool makes them... less confusing

12 Jul 2023Source: VG247
If you're reading this, you've probably spent a fair number of hours already playing Diablo 4 since its release. But whether or not you're a grind fiend who's going for the six rarest items, or just a casual player who's yet to even finish the campaign, Diablo 4 is full of systems that aren't very well explained.


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