Malignant Powersserved as the theme forDiablo 4‘s first season, known as Malignant Hearts. These allowed players to wield powerful abilities for a limited time, but Malignant Powers were removed from the game once the season ended and made way forVampiric Powers.
However, in Season 2 of Diablo 4, Malignant Powers made a comeback in the form of Malignant Rings, picking some of the most popular powers and turning them into items players could hunt down and equip. AsSeason 6of Diablo 4 kicks off, here’s how to use Malignant Powers.
Malignant Rings in Season 6
Out of the many original Malignant Powers from Season 1 of Diablo 4, only5 were brought backin Season 2 and beyond asMalignant Ringsand continue to exist in Season 6. However, Blizzard may add more Malignant Rings in time.
The Malignant Powers available currently as rings inDiablo 4are the following:
If more Malignant Powers are added to the game, we’ll be sure to add them here.
Malignant Rings exclusively drop from the bossEchoes of Varshanand must be farmed from battling him. While a Malignant Ring isn’t a guaranteed drop from defeating Varshan, they are quite a common reward for successfully taking him down.
Varshan was the final boss from Season 1 of Diablo 4, but he can still be summoned and fought even in the current Season and in the Eternal Realm.
For more Diablo 4 content, here’s everything you need to know aboutstarting a new characterin Season 6, whether or not you shouldskip the campaign, andthings you should dobefore starting the new season.
Sam Smith is a Senior Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in Gaming. He is an NCTJ accredited journalist and graduate. Sam is also our resident expert of Diablo, Elden Ring, and Soulslike games. You can contact him at: sam.smith@dexerto.com
