Every season,Diablo 4players will want to attempt to farm for the game’s rare Mythic gear from Lair Bosses, Helltides, and Infernal Hordes. WhileDiablo 4Season 9 introduces some new gear for players to check out, one item remains a chase piece of gear for nearly every player. Although it will be hard for players to obtain, the Heir of Perdition is a great fit for nearly everyDiablo 4Season 9 build, following a tradition the Mythic has stuck to since its release.
Diablo 4often has its meta overhauled by the introduction of new Unique and Mythic gear at the start of a new season. However, the release of Vessel of Hatred and the start of Season 6 saw some of the most game-changing Mythics, like theShroud of False Deathand the Heir of Perdition, added to the game. Since then, the Heir of Perdition has remained a staple of the game’s best seasonal builds, andDiablo 4Season 9’s meta is no different, showing the Mythic is likely here to stay.
Diablo 4’s Heir of Perdition Mythic Remains One of the Best in Season 9
Heir of Perdition Has an Evergreen Affix
TheHeir of Perditioncomes with several affixes that can be applied near-universally, which is part of the reason it is so versatile amongDiablo 4’s best builds season after season. It’s also a bit of an oddball when it comes toDiablo 4Mythics, with a unique affix unlike anything else in the game.
Buffs to stats like Crit Chance, Lucky Hit Chance, and Movement Speed on top of +2 to Core Skills already make this Mythic a great choice for mostDiablo 4players. However, it’s the Heir of Perdition’s unique affix that is really eye-catching, as it essentially grants players a blanket 60%[x] increase to their damage, while increasing that percentage when playing in a group and stealing kills from other players who are also wearing the Mythic. Additionally, the +200% damage to Angels and Demons is also an interesting affix, marking another significant damage boost since mostenemiesDiablo 4players are facing will be Demons.
What’s also interesting is the fact that there are no Angel enemies currently inDiablo 4, meaning the Heir of Perdition could be teasing future content with this affix.
Diablo 4 Season 9’s Best Builds Utilize the Heir of Perdition
With the Heir of Perdition’s broad utility, it’s not surprising to see it used on so many ofDiablo 4Season 9’s best builds. In particular, builds that emphasize dealing damage from a specific Core Skill will get the most mileage out of the Mythic, since the +2 to Core Skills combined with the blanket damage multiplier is guaranteed to increase the Core Skill damage of a given class. Some of the best builds to use the Heir of Perdition on in Season 9 include:
These builds useCore Skills like Pulverize, Blight, and Chain Lightning as the foundation of their damage, respectively, so it’s clear to see why players would want to run the Heir of Perdition on them. Other builds may get some good usage out of the Heir of Perdition, and it is generally a good Mythic to have, but there may be other options that optimize a specific playstyle’s damage output that end up being more useful than the Heir of Perdition in certain situations. While this Mythic remains widely applicable to builds inDiablo 4Season 9, its value really transcends one season’s meta and will likely remain one of, if not the best, Mythics in the game for seasons to come.
