See what you need to do in order to unlock it and what rewards you'll receive

Oct 19, 2012 07:08 GMT  ·  By

Blizzard has just released patch 1.0.5 for Diablo 3, which introduces a variety of new features, and the studio has now revealed the full details about the Infernal Machine, a new and quite challenging event designed for high-level players.

Diablo III delivered a great experience at the beginning of the year, when it was released on the PC and Mac, but it quickly became clear that veteran players don’t have lots of things to do after beating the game on Inferno.

Thankfully, Blizzard has decided to address this problem and released, alongside patch 1.0.4, the Paragon system. In the recent patch 1.0.5, the studio also included a special Monster Power mechanic and a new event called the Infernal Machine.

After releasing the update this week, the studio has now detailed the Infernal machine, which allows players to go on epic fights against even more powerful versions of the game’s toughest bosses.

“Ready for a double dose of diabolical danger? In patch 1.0.5, level 60 players will be able to forge a cursed construct called the Infernal Machine, allowing them to battle "uber" versions of some of the most malevolent mischief-makers this side of New Tristram…in pairs. While the rewards for defeating these extra-bad bosses will be great, some assembly is required,” the studio revealed.

First up, in order to craft the Infernal Machine, players need to collect four components from each of the game’s acts on Inferno difficulty.

- The Key of Destruction will drop from Odeg the Keywarden in Act I - Fields of Misery - The Key of Hate will drop from Sokahr the Keywarden in Act II - Dahlgur Oasis - The Key of Terror will drop from Xah'Rith the Keywarden in Act III - Stonefort - The Infernal Machine Blacksmithing Plans will drop from Nekarat the Keywarden in Act IV - Silver Spire Level 1

These items drop only on Inferno and players need to have five stacks of Nephalem Valor in order to have a chance at receiving it. Setting the Monster Power higher also improves chances to get these items.

After getting the components, players need to assemble it at their level 10 Blacksmith in exchange for 12,000 gold.

“Once assembled, the powers of the Infernal Machine can only be unleashed in one location -- a cellar in New Tristram known simply as the Heretic's Abode,” the studio added. “To activate the device, enter the cellar (located just behind Brother Malachi the Healer) and right-click the item in your inventory. This will summon an ominous red portal that will lead you to a demonic realm where you'll be pitted against a pair of Sanctuary's most nefarious villains. In order to access the Heretic's Abode, players will need to set their quests to "Act I – Return to Tristram."”

Once activated, the Infernal Machine must be crafted once more if players want to use it again, but they’ll only require the first three keys.

After going through the portal, players will be transported into one of three Realms of Pure Evil where they’ll face off against different bosses.

- In the Realm of Discord, King Leoric and Maghda guard the Royal Crypts. - In the Realm of Chaos, Ghom and Rakanoth defend the Larder. - In the Realm of Turmoil, Siege Breaker and Zoltun Kulle protect the Edge of the Abyss.

These fights will be about as challenging as Diablo on Inferno, and they’ll reward players with great gear and gold, as well as demonic organs that can be used to craft a special Legendary item called the Hellfire Ring.

Three organ pieces will be needed to forge the Hellfire Ring: - The Writhing Spine, which drops from King Leoric or Maghda in the Realm of Discord - The Devil's Fang, which drops from Ghom or Rakanoth in the Realm of Chaos - The Vengeful Eye, which drops from Siegebreaker or Zoltun Kulle in the Realm of Turmoil

“Once all of the organs have been collected, they can be combined at the Jeweler using a new design available for purchase from Squirt the Peddler,” Blizzard explained. “This design will teach your level 10 Jeweler four variations of the ring: the Hellfire Ring of Intelligence, the Hellfire Ring of Strength, the Hellfire Ring of Dexterity, and the Hellfire Ring of Vitality. Depending on which variation you choose, your ring will be guaranteed to roll one primary stat with a set value range of 170–200.”

Besides the primary stat, each ring has the following attributes: +35% Experience +4 Random Magical Properties No Level Requirement Bind on Account Chance to launch an explosive Hellfire ball when you attack

You can try out the Infernal Machine right now in Diablo 3.