One of the newest gameplay features Diablo 4 brings to the series is the Fortify mechanic.<\/p>\n

Generally speaking, Fortify is a highly effective way of reducing incoming damage for the Barbarian, Druid, and Necromancer classes. However, it is not well explained in the game and is a mechanic that many players will likely miss.<\/p>\n

Here we\u2019re going to cover what Fortify is, how it works, and how to best use it to your advantage when playing Diablo 4.<\/p>\n

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What Does Fortify Do in Diablo 4?<\/h2>\n
Fortify is a defensive tool that reduces all incoming damage by 10% when your Fortify value is equal to or greater than your current life.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Fortify appears as a glowing red border over your existing health globe and shows you how much Fortify you have built up over time. Once it goes past your current health, Fortify will activate.<\/p>\n
When active, Fortify acts as a shield over your health bar, allowing you to take more damage than usual. In essence, think of it like another health globe over your existing one.<\/p>\n