Will Diablo 4 Characters Transfer? Everything You Need to Know

Yes, Diablo 4 characters do transfer, but it depends on the context. Characters created during the pre-season are moved to the Eternal Realm when a new season begins. Seasonal characters, along with their gear and progress, are also transferred to the Eternal Realm at the end of the season.

Understanding Diablo 4 Realms: Eternal vs. Seasonal

Diablo 4 utilizes two distinct realms: the Eternal Realm and the Seasonal Realm. Understanding the difference is crucial for knowing how character transfers work.

The Eternal Realm is the permanent realm where you can access all your pre-season characters and characters that have completed a season. It’s a consistent space where progress is never wiped. Think of it as the archive of all your Diablo 4 adventures. You can always return to your characters here, experiment with builds, and tackle endgame content.

The Seasonal Realm, on the other hand, offers a fresh start with each new season. When a season begins, you create a new character specifically for that season. These seasons typically introduce new content, mechanics, and challenges. The draw of the Seasonal Realm is the opportunity to experience the game in a new way, climb the leaderboards, and earn unique rewards.

The Transfer Process: A Detailed Breakdown

So, how exactly do characters transfer between these realms? Let’s break it down:

• Pre-Season to Eternal Realm: When Season 1 (or any subsequent season) launches, any characters you created before the season started are automatically transferred to the Eternal Realm. This ensures that you can continue playing those characters even while participating in the new season.

• Seasonal Realm to Eternal Realm: At the end of each season, your seasonal character is also transferred to the Eternal Realm. All the items you collected, including those in your Seasonal stash, are transferred along with them. This means you don’t lose any of your hard-earned gear or progress.

Important Note: While your character and gear transfer to the Eternal Realm, specific season-only features and mechanics do not. For example, if a season introduces a unique crafting system, that system will not be available in the Eternal Realm after the season ends.

Preparing for a New Season: What Carries Over?

While your character’s gear and level transfer from the Seasonal Realm to the Eternal Realm, some account-wide progress elements carry over to new seasons, providing a small head start:

• Renown: The Renown system, which unlocks rewards like skill points and potion capacity by exploring regions and completing activities, partially carries over. In particular, map discovery and Altars of Lilith progress are retained. This means you don’t have to re-explore the entire map or find all the Altars of Lilith on each new seasonal character.

• Paragon Points: After reaching level 50, you unlock the Paragon system. While the levels of your Paragon Board do not transfer, the unlocked Codex of Power aspects do. You still have to level up your new character and unlock paragon points to allocate.

What Doesn’t Transfer?

It’s equally important to know what doesn’t transfer between realms or seasons:

• Gold: Gold can be transferred between characters, but it is not transferred from the seasonal realm when the season ends.

• Season-Specific Mechanics: As mentioned earlier, season-specific content, mechanics, and rewards are not transferred to the Eternal Realm. This includes things like seasonal quests, challenges, and unique powers introduced in a particular season.

• Character Level: Your character level is specific to each character. Starting a new seasonal character means starting at level 1 again.

Diablo 4 Character Transfers: FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about character transfers in Diablo 4:

1. What happens to my characters when a new Diablo 4 season starts?

Your existing pre-season characters are transferred to the Eternal Realm, allowing you to continue playing them. You can then create a new character to participate in the new season.

2. Do I lose my Diablo 4 seasonal character at the end of the season?

No, you don’t lose your seasonal character. At the end of the season, your character, along with all their items and stash, is transferred to the Eternal Realm.

3. Does my Diablo 4 stash carry over to the next season?

Not directly. Your previous seasonal stash will transfer with your character to the Eternal Realm. During the season, you can access your loot. However, make sure to remove the most important items as the seasonal stash won’t permanently grow, and the items will be deleted when the new season starts. The loot stash in the eternal realm is accessible to all characters in that realm.

4. Can I transfer my Diablo 4 Eternal Realm characters into Seasonal Realms?

No, you cannot directly transfer a character from the Eternal Realm to the Seasonal Realm. Seasonal Realm characters must be created from scratch at the beginning of each season.

5. Will gold transfer to a new season in Diablo 4?

Gold can be traded between the realms.

6. What progress carries over in Diablo 4 to a new character each season?

Renown progress is partially carried over, meaning map discovery and Altars of Lilith progress are retained. Also Codex of Power aspects from your Paragon Board will carry over.

7. Will I lose my Diablo 4 characters if I uninstall the game?

No, your characters are stored on Blizzard’s servers. You can uninstall the game without losing any progress or characters.

8. Is the Diablo 4 stash shared between characters?

Within the Eternal Realm, yes. Any items placed in your Stash will be accessible to any of your characters within that realm.

9. What is the max level in Diablo 4?

The max level in Diablo 4 is 100.

10. What happens to my character/progression after a Diablo 4 season ends?

The character and all its progress are transferred to the Eternal Realm, where you can continue playing them. However, specific season-only features will no longer be available.

11. Is it possible to reset my progress in Diablo 4?

There is no built-in option to reset your progress. If you want to start completely from scratch, you would need to create a new Battle.net account.

12. Does Diablo 4 have pets to pick up gold?

No, Diablo 4 does not have a permanent pet system like Diablo 3 where pets automatically pick up gold.

13. What is the best way to farm gold in Diablo 4?

The most efficient way to farm gold is to sell Rare (yellow) and Magic (blue) items that drop frequently.

14. Will Diablo 4 get a new class?

Yes, Blizzard has confirmed that new classes will be introduced in future expansions.

15. Will cosmetic items from other Diablo games carry over to Diablo 4?

It is highly unlikely that cosmetic items earned in previous Diablo games will carry over to Diablo 4.

Embracing the Seasonal Cycle

The seasonal model in Diablo 4 is designed to keep the game fresh and engaging. While it may seem daunting to start a new character every few months, the seasonal resets provide an opportunity to experiment with different classes, builds, and strategies. Plus, knowing that your progress is ultimately preserved in the Eternal Realm allows you to enjoy each season without the fear of losing your hard work.

Whether you’re a seasoned Diablo veteran or a newcomer to the series, understanding how character transfers work is essential for maximizing your enjoyment of Diablo 4. So, embrace the seasonal cycle, create new characters, conquer new challenges, and watch your legacy grow in the Eternal Realm.

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