Diablo 3’s Season 38 sees a different set of mechanics from the hack and slash RPG’s past returning between its start and end dates, giving us the chance to create new characters which we can use to slay demons and angels alike, all while chasing shiny, powerful loot.
While Diablo 4’s post-launch content is where Blizzard mainly spends its energy now, the third entry in the series retains a dedicated fanbase that regularly returns to it, which is why seasonal refreshes haven’t ceased.
Diablo 3 Season 38 Release Date
Diablo 3 seasons usually last for approximately three months. They generally start on Fridays and conclude on Sundays, although we have had exceptions to this rule in the past.
Diablo III’s Season 38 start date is now set to occur on March 27, 2026, at 5 PM (PDT/CET/KST).
- Diablo 3 Season 38 start date: March 27, 2026
- Diablo 3 Season 38 end date: June 2026 (GameWatcher estimation)
Its end date should then be slated for some point in June 2026, as we prepare for summer.
Diablo 3 Season 38 Theme
Diablo III’s Season 38 theme, Ethereal Memory, gives us the Ethereals weapon-type that “rolls a powerful set of affixes, a random Class Weapon Legendary Power and a random Class Passive Power.” They boast unique icons, names, item types, and sounds you may recognize from Diablo II, blending mighty power with a bit of nostalgia.
Diablo 3 Season 38 Cosmetic Rewards
In terms of cosmetic rewards, we can obtain the boots and pants slots of the exclusive Conqueror Set alongside portraits themed around the enigmatic Tal Rasha and a pennant embodying the spirit of Justice.
Completing the Season Journey then adds the Rakkis’ Remembrance portrait and the Toothsome Trooper pet to our collections.
Diablo 3 Season 38 Journey Rewards
Diablo III’s Season 38’s Season Journey continues to offer up to five extra stash tabs by completing certain objectives for any player who has yet to do so previously. Take a look at the full list of challenges:
- Guardian of Sanctuary: Finish a level 70 Nephalem Rift on Torment XIII difficulty within five minutes.
- A Little More: Reach Greater Rift Level 60 Solo.
- Money Ain’t a Thang: Slay Greed on Torment XIII difficulty. Treasure Goblins outside of Nephalem Rifts will sometimes open portals to Greed’s domain, The Vault.
- Just Lose It: Kill the Butcher at level 70 in Torment XIII in under 30 seconds
- Cubic Reconfiguration: Use Kanai’s Cube to reforge a Legendary item.
- Power Amplification: Use Kanai’s Cube to augment an Ancient Legendary item with a level 50+ gem.
- Gem of My Life: Level three Legendary Gems to level 55.
- All I Do is Win: Complete 2 Conquests this Season.
Diablo 3 Season 38 Seasonal Conquest
Diablo III’s Season 38 also brings a different batch of seasonal conquests for us to tackle. Avarice and Avarita task us with collecting gold; Speed Demon and Need for Speed are all about going fast during Nephalem Rift runs; On a Good Day and I Can’t Stop encourage us to pursue high-ranking Legendary Gems.
Lastly, Divinity and Lionhearted revolve around completing Greater Rift solo, while Years of War and Dynasty focus on mastering at least six classes during the season.
Diablo 3 Season 38 Haedrig’s Gift
During Season 38, Haedrig’s Gift allows us to complete our collection with pieces from the sets listed below by simply completing specific chapters of the season journey:
- Barbarian: The Legacy of Raekor
- Crusader: Armor of Akkhan
- Demon Hunter: Embodiment of the Marauder
- Monk: Inna’s Reach
- Necromancer: Pestilence Master’s Shroud
- Witch Doctor: Zunimassa’s Haunt
- Wizard: Delsere’s Magnum Opus
That covers what we know so far about Diablo 3’s Season 38 start and end dates, alongside the mechanics and rewards it brings back to live servers.
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