Diablo 4 Season 12: Complete Launch Guide - Races, Transfers

D4 Season 12 is just TWO WEEKS away, and we've got all the details you need to prepare for launch day. Whether you're planning to buy Diablo 4 Gold to get a head start, race for rewards, join a casual group, or just want to understand what happens to your characters, this guide covers everything.

When Does Season 12 Start?

Right now, your in-game seasonal menu shows 14 days remaining in Season 11. Check yours by:

· Opening your menu

· Navigating to the seasonal tab (press U on keyboard/mouse, or use controller tabs)

· Looking at the bottom of the screen

· Important: There is NO downtime between seasons. When Season 11 ends:

1. Approximately one hour of downtime

2. Patch downloads automatically

3. Log out, log back in

4. Season 12 begins immediately

The Launch Day Race: Capstone 3 Challenge

What Is It?

Teams of four will race from level 1 to completing Capstone 3 as fast as possible.

Key Details

· Goal: Clear Capstone Dungeon 3 (equivalent to Pit Tier 45)

· Difficulty level: Right between Torment 3 and Torment 4

· Team size: Exactly 4 players

· Class restriction: FOUR DIFFERENT CLASSES – no duplicates allowed

· Expected completion time: Approximately 5-6 hours

Rules

· Must stay in the same party from level 1 through boss kill

· Cannot leave to level separately or play with others

· Must record a clip of the boss kill as proof

· All four original members must finish together

Prizes

· Top 2 teams receive free Battle Passes

· Additional prizes will be announced as launch approaches

How to Register

1. Join the official Discord (link in video description)

2. Look for the announcements tab

3. Click the race registration link

4. Sign up your team

5. Pro tip: With the no-duplicate-class rule, now's the perfect time to practice a new class. You have two weeks to test runs and optimize your strategy.

Not Racing? Join a Random Launch Group

If racing isn't your style but you want the launch day experience:

· Get randomly assigned to three other players

· Explore together from moment one

· Farm new Bloodied items as a team

· Trade gear and runes

· Already 10 teams signed up

· Sign up: Same Discord link – look for the launch group registration.

What Happens to Your Characters at Season End?

Seasonal → Eternal Transfer

When Season 11 ends, your seasonal characters move to the Eternal Realm with:

· All gear

· All materials

· All boss summoning items

· All gold (note: gold cap expands, so accumulated wealth carries)

· All experience (Paragon progress adds to your Eternal characters)

What DOESN'T Transfer?

Seasonal mechanics are removed:

· Sanctification effects

· Asadan summon

· Dural in Helltides

· Any other season-exclusive mechanics

· Example: If you had "Chaos Armor" with seasonal effects, it transfers as normal gear. The seasonal affix is removed.

CRITICAL: The Stash Tab Warning

After season end, you'll see a "Last Season Withdrawal Only" stash tab containing all transferred items. If you don't withdraw items from this tab before Season 12 starts, they are PERMANENTLY DELETED. Check this tab now – if you have items from Season 10 or earlier, withdraw them before the new season begins.

Starting Fresh in Season 12

When you create a new seasonal character:

What Carries Over?

· Cosmetics

· Clan membership

What DOES NOT Carry Over?

· Gear

· Gold

· Boss materials

· Mythics

· Gems

· Experience/Paragon points

· kill points

Why start fresh? Each season you'll:

· Learn faster farming methods

· Optimize builds more efficiently

· Get gear quicker

· Experience the excitement of launch day

· Eventually bring everything back to Eternal anyway

Leveling Guides & Build Planning

For serious racers (and anyone wanting a smooth start):

MMOEXP Leveling Guides

1. Updated for Season 12 once live

2. Broken down by level brackets:

· Level 1-25

· Level 26-40

· Level 41-60

What Each Section Includes

· Aspects: Dungeon locations for guaranteed aspects (early game can't rely on drops)

· Leveling Path: Exact skill order for maximum efficiency

· Build progression: How your setup changes as you level

Multiple Creator Options

If one guide doesn't fit your style, MMOEXP features many creators – browse until you find the approach that clicks for you.

For racers: Having a pre-planned skill order is CRITICAL. Every second counts when you're racing to Capstone 3.

Final Tips

1. Prepare now: Practice your chosen class, plan your build, coordinate with your team, and if you're looking to get a head start, remember you can buy cheap Diablo 4 Items from our trusted partner MMOEXP to ensure you're fully geared for the race .

2. Watch the Discord: More prize announcements coming before launch

3. Clear your stash: Don't lose Season 10/11 items you want to keep

4. Be ready at launch: Patch downloads automatically, but plan to log in as soon as it's live

MMOexp Diablo 4 Team