· Buy cosmetic item sets with real money
Diablo 4's Cosmetics Shop allows players to buy item sets that transform a character's look [1]:
"Our cosmetics are holistic fantasies. Their individual components can be mixed and matched with transmogs from Armors acquired in-game for countless customization options."Kegan Clark · Diablo IV Product Director ·
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Purchased with Platinum currency
To purchase item sets, players must first convert their local currency into Platinum Premium Currency. This is done by clicking on the "Platinum" tab in the Shop and selecting the amount of Platinum to buy. 100 Platinum is roughly equivalent to $1 USD, although a slight discount is given for buying more at once.
Shop items offer no power advantage
Before Diablo 4's launch, Blizzard adamantly said that players can't purchase power in the game. They stuck to that promise by making all items purchased in the real money shop cosmetic-only:
"Nothing in the Shop grants a direct or indirect gameplay bonus. While many of the cosmetics may look like powerful gear pieces, they have no in-game stats."
Cosmetics offer unique looks; not necessarily better ones
Blizzard wants items coming from monster drops and the Cosmetics Shop to both look amazing, with the latter offering an easy way to add a niche, unique look that the player identifies with.
"The Shop offers greater diversity of choices, not necessarily better choices."
How do cosmetic item sets work?
Class-based sets
Blizzard's artists tailored each cosmetic item set to a specific Class. When a player purchases a set, it can be used on any of their characters of that Class. Sets in the Shop are also organized by Class, and the recommended sets feature takes into account which Classes a player is playing.
Cosmetics Shop refresh each week
Blizzard rotates the Shop's items once a week. Players can see the countdown to the next refresh in the upper-right corner of the main Shop's screen. Also, the "Shop" tab will have an exclamation point by it. Once items are rotated out, they'll return at some point in the future.
Types of cosmetic sets to buy
Blizzard created 5 cosmetic set types for players to purchase. Each set costs a different amount based on how many items it includes and how unique-looking it is.
| Set type | Items | Price |
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| Prestige Equipment | Helm, Chest, Gloves, Pants, Boots, Markings, and 2 Weapons | 2,000-2,800 Platinum ($20-28 USD) |
| Armor | Helm, Chest, Gloves, Pants, and Boots | 1,200-1,800 Platinum ($12-18 USD) |
| Accessories | Back Trophy, Markings, and Headstone | 800-1,000 Platinum ($8-10 USD) |
| Prestige Mount & Armor | Mount, Mount Armor, 2 Mount Trophies | 1,600 Platinum ($16 USD) |
| Mount Armor | Mount Armor, 2 Mount Trophies | 800-1,000 Platinum ($8-10 USD) |
Prestige Equipment set example (Necromancer - Wraith Lord)
Armor set example (Rogue - Dressed to Kill)
Accessories set example (Barbarian - The Lion's Share)
Mount Armor set example (All Classes -Death's Burden)
Prestige Mount Armor set example (All Classes - The Weight of Gold)
Preview the cosmetic set before buying
The Cosmetic Shop allows players to zoom in and out on the set, rotate 360 degrees, and swap the Body Type (i.e., gender) of the character model.
"We built preview functionality to allow players to examine every detail of the cosmetic set on their characters before deciding to purchase."
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Sources
| Article | Source | Date | |
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| 1. | Diablo IV Quarterly Update 2022 Q3 | Blizzard |
Changelog
| Ver | Change | Date | |
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1.0 | Refreshed guide with Release Cosmetics Shop information | |
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Alpha | Published original |
