If you’re reading this, you’ve probably spent a fair amount of time playing Diablo 4 since its release. But whether you’re a crush frenzy looking to get your hands on six of the rarest items, or just a casual player who hasn’t finished the campaign yet, Diablo IV is full of systems that don’t quite explain it.
illustration: obstacleand strengthen. Both can be simply described as benefits to your health, but they each work differently, and the benefits of doing one or both activities at the same time also vary. This lack of clarity has actually become a common thread of discussion among hardcore gamers trying to build.
To make understanding Barrier and Fortified easier, it helps to see side-by-side visual representations outside the chaos of the game. This was created by Reddit user d4fuQQ. They’re designed to break down what your health orb looks like under the barrier at different stages, and whether or not you’re empowered as well.
Diablo 4: Health Bars Explained (Barrier & Fortify Visualization)
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While this is obviously a good place to start, it’s not ideal. This is partly due to the game’s loose (and sometimes misleading) explanation of the mechanics. Helpful Reddit user Zaxlor tried to simplify it further for players who saw the diagram and were still confused.
Crimson is Fortify. You’ll see a thick black ring around it as it covers your entire sphere of health. This means Fortify is at 100%, which happens when the stat is equal to or greater than your actual (current) HP. When fully empowered, your damage is reduced by 10% – but only when the ring is present. However, when you’re working towards 100% fortification, you gain an overwhelming bonus to your damage.
The barrier – blue tint – is actually an overshield, so it’s free health on top of your existing HP. When you take damage, the barrier is depleted first, followed by your actual health. Barrier is always a percentage of your base health, so if it’s 20%, you basically have 20% extra health.
Of course, you could just use one or the other (depending on your build), which makes this image messier than it needs to be. Still, it’s helpful to see how it’s all laid out.
The first season of Diablo 4 – Season of the Villainous – was recently revealed. It kicks off on July 20, bringing new storylines, malignancy mechanics, new gear, and more. Click on the link to see our full details and everything you need to do before the season starts.
