Hidden Diablo 4 Buff: Shocking Discovery for 800-Hour Veterans

Despite having played over 800 hours in the game, players have yet to uncover a hidden buff mechanic in Diablo 4, indicating that the game still has some secrets yet to be discovered.

Diablo 4 has matured significantly and is now approaching its fifth seasonal content update, Return to Hell. In recent months, the game has received a major upgrade with the impressive additions from Season 4: Loot Reborn.

Despite significant changes to core gameplay features such as Helltides, crafting, and inventory management, players are still discovering mechanics that have been present in Diablo 4 since its initial release. These changes have made the game almost unrecognizable from its original iteration.

Despite having hundreds of hours in the game, many players were unaware of the Faded Plaque buffs in Diablo 4 until Reddit user abdo210 brought attention to them in a post.

I always love these statue interactions! This one gives you a spirit that follows you! byu/abdo210 indiablo4

The Faded Plaques in Diablo 4 serve as a puzzle for players who may be unfamiliar with them. Each plaque contains an inscription that reveals a specific emote to be performed in front of it. Successfully deciphering the correct emote will grant players a beneficial buff.

While the rewards may not be groundbreaking, they do offer benefits such as faster Movement Speed, replenished Potions, and additional Gold for defeating enemies. The hidden nature of this feature seems to have surprised several Diablo 4 players, as seen in abdo210’s reveal.

One user expressed surprise, exclaiming, “Oh my f**king god, is that what these are for?”Another