Upcoming Diablo 4 Hotfix to Address Rawhide and Iron Drop Issues

Diablo 4 has faced issues with the drop rates of Rawhide and Iron Chunks ever since the launch of the Vessel of Hatred expansion. Fortunately, Blizzard has recently confirmed that a hotfix is on the way to address these problems.

The release of the highly anticipated Vessel of Hatred expansion, paired with Season 6, brought significant changes to Diablo 4. Players now have access to new gameplay mechanics, activities, and an exciting new class that they can customize and experiment with.

Sadly, these enhancements have also introduced a number of bugs that Blizzard is gradually working to fix. While some glitches can be amusing, such as a certain issue allowing the new Spiritborn class to deal trillions in damage, others have proven to be quite frustrating—like the bug affecting the availability of essential crafting materials.

Thanks to Adam Fletcher, the Global Director of Community for Diablo 4, players have learned that a forthcoming hotfix will tackle the longstanding issue of Rawhide and Iron Chunk drops, which have been alarmingly low.

Team is checking into an issue with a quest item ‘Villager’s Remains’ that is affecting some player inventories/player states. Separately, we plan on adjusting some crafting materials such as Rawhide/Iron with a hotfix at the start of the week.

— Adam Fletcher (@PezRadar) October 20, 2024

For the past two weeks, players have significantly struggled with the scarcity of basic crafting materials since the launch of Vessel of Hatred. Typically, Iron Chunks and Rawhide are relatively easy to find due to their common rarity.

Players often gather substantial amounts of these materials simply by engaging with the game, as they can be acquired through overworld drops and by salvaging weapons and armor. Both Rawhide and Iron Chunks are integral to almost all crafting activities in Diablo 4, and late-game upgrades require a considerable amount of them.

Evidence from the game’s Subreddit indicates that Rawhide currently has a drop rate that is comparable to that of rare and legendary materials, such as Veiled Crystals and Coiling Wards. One frustrated player remarked, “The fact that common materials are so hard to come by made me quit the season. Can’t be bothered farming for 2 hours just to roll on a single item.”

While specific details regarding the hotfix have not been disclosed, Fletcher mentioned that the update would be implemented “at the start of the week.”

This gives hope to Diablo 4 players that the ongoing shortage of basic crafting materials will soon be alleviated.

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