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Diablo IV’s microtransactions won’t affect gameplay but they will cost you a ton. Our first look at the dungeon-crawler’s cosmetic shop shows special mounts priced at as much as $15, while armor for classes like the Necromancer will run as high as $25. 8 Minutes Of Diablo IV’s Character Creator Some of these prices previously