A group of dedicated Diablo 4 players has finally solved one of the game’s longest-running mysteries, uncovering a new event and the elusive Ring of Misfortune. This discovery comes over a year after the game’s release and has been the subject of much speculation and datamining.

The Journey to the Ring

The journey to uncover the Ring of Misfortune began with a community of players on the Not Finding A Cow Level Discord. This group, determined to solve Diablo 4’s secrets, stumbled upon a new in-game event that rewarded them with rare Lucky Coins. The event was triggered through a series of specific actions and conditions.

To initiate the event, the group had to play with one member representing each class in the game. Additionally, a Greed Shrine needed to be active during looting, and each player had to have a “lucky hit” stat of 50% or higher to increase the chances of obtaining the Lucky Coins.

The event took place in the Scosglen area, where players encountered an unfortunate soldier NPC who was killed by monsters. With the Greed Shrine effect active, looting the NPC’s corpse yielded the Lucky Coins. Each coin bore the flavor text: “Hopefully it brings better luck for you than it did its previous owner.”

The Event Unfolds

Players Jimpen, Ecledia, Tweaked, Teire, and Raffi1337 were the first to successfully complete the event. After obtaining the Lucky Coins, the group traveled to the East of Cerrigar in Scosglen. There, they found a wishing well and dropped their coins into it one by one. This act granted each player the “Well-Wisher” title and triggered a meteor shower, culminating in the drop of the Ring of Misfortune.

The Ring of Misfortune

The Ring of Misfortune, despite its intriguing name and the effort required to obtain it, has a rather underwhelming set of stats:

  • Ring of Misfortune
    • Ring
    • 925 Item Power
    • +13.0% Resistance to All Elements
    • +13 All Stats
    • +13 Armor
    • +13 Thorns
    • +13 Maximum Life
    • +13 Life per Second
    • Lucky Hit: Up to a 100% chance to lose all of your Resource.
    • Description: A seemingly ordinary ring, but wearing it fills you with dread.
    • Requires Level 1
    • Restrictions: Cannot be sold, traded, or salvaged.

The ring’s unique “Lucky Hit” modifier, which can cause the wearer to lose all their resources, gives it the name “Ring of Misfortune.”

Speculations and Future Discoveries

Some players believe that this ring may be a step towards uncovering Diablo 4’s secret cow level, a legendary Easter egg that has captivated fans for years. However, there is currently no concrete evidence linking the Ring of Misfortune to the cow level.

Despite the game’s rocky start, the recent updates and events, including the successful “Loot Reborn” event and the upcoming Vessel of Hatred expansion slated for October 8, have reinvigorated the player base. These updates have addressed many of the initial criticisms and improved the overall gameplay experience.

Final Thoughts

The discovery of the Ring of Misfortune highlights the dedication and persistence of the Diablo 4 community. While the ring itself may not be the most powerful item, its uncovering adds a layer of depth and intrigue to the game. As players continue to explore and uncover more secrets, the excitement and engagement within the Diablo 4 community are sure to grow.

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