Diablo 4 Player Frustration with Legendary Loot Overload

Despite being a game centered around loot, it is ironic that Diablo 4 players are complaining about having an excess amount of it.

In Diablo 4, legendary loot is identifiable by its distinct sound and orange glow, which signifies its rarity and worth.

Now in its fifth season, the game’s players have completed the campaign and are shifting their focus towards creating powerful characters and obtaining scarce loot. However, the abundance of legendary items has become a concern.

It is unacceptable for players to not have a loot filter when arena floors become overly cluttered with loot, causing frustration.

A Reddit user shared a picture of an arena floor covered in legendary items, expressing their dissatisfaction with the situation.

floor covered in legendary loot in Diablo 4 — meepinz/Diablo 4

The post discussed how the excessive amount of loot in endgame dungeons resulted in the failure of tooltips to display correctly in the game.

They explained, “To ensure that more tooltips would load, I opted to relocate all non-GA items to the right side of the arena. If I had kept them in the area where the box is located, only a quarter of the tooltips would have been visible.”

A similar sentiment was expressed by another player regarding the absence of a basic loot filter in Diablo 4. They lamented, “This is a major inconvenience when you’re specifically searching for GA items.”The overwhelming presence of non-GA items on the screen makes it difficult to discern what is significant.

The frustration was mirrored by the community’s reactions. A player noted, “You would expect Blizzard to take notes from their previous game, but unfortunately that is not the case.”

Another individual suggested a more organized approach. They recommended implementing a simple loot filter that offers the ability to customize rules for item levels, equipment slots, and affixes. This feature would enable players to consistently showcase the most coveted items, such as Uniques and Mythics.

Despite its many flaws, Diablo 4’s lack of a loot filter stands out as a major issue. Additionally, players have voiced their disappointment with the game’s neglect of the Eternal Realm and its lack of features that allow for easy switching between builds.